HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 20,1959
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(December 2,
1958 and
January 6,
1959)
HEARING
(Bard)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1044
(Adopted)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 20, 1959
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in'the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M.,
January 20, 1959.
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Willard C. Dorsey, Pastor of the
Arcadia Christian Church.
Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
None
Councilman Balser moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 2, 1958, as submitted in writing, be amended by correcting
the name of Councilman Balser to Councilman Reibold in the matter
of the paragraph on procedure at the top of page 13, and as thus
corrected, that said minutes be approved. Councilman Reibold seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser then. moved that the minutes of December 2, 1958 be
accepted as amended'. :.':'Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it
was carried unanimously. ,"
Councilman Balser further moved that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 6, 1959, as 'submitted in writing, be approved.
Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney advised that the hearing on the application of
Oscar Robins (dba Bard Distributing Company) for a business permit to
allow the installation and operation of four skill games in the
Santa Anita Bowling Alley, located at 176 Las Tunas Drive, had
previously been continued for a staff report; that said report having
been submitted at the January 6, 1959 Council meeting, Ordinance No.
1044 had been introduced, and that he suggested, if Council desired to
adopt said ordinance at this meeting, it be adopted as an emergency
ordinance.
Upon receiving Council's consent to so do he presented and read in its
entirety Ordinance No. 1044, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNciL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ,ORDINANCE NO. 737 OF SAID
CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NO. 23-.A."
Sald ordinance sets forth ln part that it lS necessary as an emergency
measure so as to take effect immediately upon its adoption; that
numerous hearings and investigations during recent months have
demonstrated the necessity for the immediate prohibition of the use of
certain amusement machines as instruments of gambling, etc.
Councilman Jacobi moved that Ordinance No. 1044 be adopted. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(Hearing -
Bard -
Continued)
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HEARING
(Lighting
Maintenance
Dis tric t
No. 13)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3099
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Mayor Phillips then de~l~red that this was the time to proceed with
the continued hearing on t~e application of the aforesaid Oscar Robins.
To Mayor Phillip's inquiry as to whether, pursuant to his request at
the Janu.ary 6, 1959 meeting, Mr. Marvin Jones, a prior applicant for
a business permit to install similar game machines at the same location,
had been contacted, the City Clerk informed him that no response had
been received to two letters and numerous telephone calls. To which
the City Attorney commented that this information, coupled with the
state~nt at the January 6th Council meeting of Mr. S. R. Levine,
the attorney for applicant Oscar Robins, that his client, Bard
Distributing Company, has assumed all of the Jones' interests and
proposes to apply in the name of Jones, ties together.
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Mayor Phillips then inquired
address the Council. No one
that the hearing be closed.
it, Was carried unanimously.
if anyone in the audience desired to
wishing to speak, Cound,lman Jacobi moved
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and
Councilman Reibol.d stated that he felt the adoption of Ordinance No.
101.[, is a step forward in this particular field of municipal regulation
and that he felt it will alleviate the concern felt by the Council in
the past. in re,gard to the granting of this type of application.
Councilman Jacobi then moved that the Council grant the application of
Oscar Robins (dba Bard Distributing Company) for a business permit to
allow the installation of four skill game machines in the Santa Anita
Bowling Courts at 176 Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. .
The City Attorney advised that these proceedings were instituted by
Resolution No. 3090 and are routine at this time of year in order to
place new subdivisions created during the past year into appropriate
lighting maintenance districts, to reform and combine into one
district. pre-existing districts that have expired or will expire in
t.he neat' future; t.hat the reason for the timing is that these districts
must be formed and filed with Los Angeles County prior to February 1st;
and t.hat. the purpose of this hearing is to hear from any person who
may b~ im,erest.e,d in the matter, particularly those who may be opposed
to the formation of the district, or to answer any pertinent questions
concernil1g t.he fOt'mation and operation of the district.
The City Clerk reported that she had on file the Affidavits of
Posting and Publication.
Hayot' Phi 11 ips t.hen de,clared the hearing open and inquired if anyone
in the, audien"e wl.shed to speak concerning Lighting Maintenance
District. No" 13.
No one desiring to speak, Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing,
be cl.osed. CO'Ju(",ilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3099, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF' ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRiCT, DESIGNATED AS 'LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 13', TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF MONTE PLACE,
CANYON ROAD, CIELO PLACE, LEE AVENUE, LA RAMADA AVENUE, SECOND
AVENUE, WINNIE WAY, ANDRE"wS ROAD, HAVEN AVENUE, NEWMAN AVENUE,
LORENA AVENUE, EL MONTE AVENUE, PALM DRIVE, HUNGATE LANE, NINTH
AVENUE, MAGNOLlA LANE, EIGHTH AVENUE, SANDRA AVENUE, MAGNA VISTA
AVENUE, THIRD AVENUE, LOUISE AVENUE, PAMELA ROAD, SANTA ANITA
TERRACE, CAMINO REAL AVENUE, IVYLAND AVENUE, BIRCHCROFT STREET,
SOUTH ViEW ROAD ArID FAIRVIEW AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
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(Hearing -
Lighting
Maintenance
District
No. 13 -
Continued)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1043
(Adopted)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1046
(Introduced)
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Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3099 be waived. Councilman Balser seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3099 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1043, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
VACATE AND ABAJ.'IDON THAT PORTION OF DOSHIER AVENUE OFFERED FOR
DEDICATION AS A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY, RESERVING THEREIN AN
EASEMENT FOR STORloI DRAIN PURPOSES, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE
HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT."
He added that the nature and purpose of this ordinance is to initiate
proceedings and set a hearing date, which will be Febru.ary 17, 1959.
That the prope,rty will be posted and notices will be published. Also
that notices will be mailed to the owners of immediately surrounding
territories, so that those most directly affected will have mailed
notices as well as posted notices.
He continued that the property in question is not actually a street
but. is a portion of property that was offered as a street, the offer
having been rejected, but that under the law remains open subject to
acceptance at any time within 25 years. That by a recent amendment
to the Streets and Highways Code an offer of dedication may now be
vacated or terminated in the same manner as a street may be vacated
that has been dedi.cated and accepted.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1043 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1043 be
adopted. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1046, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
A PRIMARY CODE ENTITLED 'UNIFORM BUILDING CODE' (EDITION OF 1958) AND
ALSO TIlE SECONDARY CODE REFERRED TO IN SAID PRIMARY CODE, AND REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCES NOS. 518, 536, 547, 578, 687, 593, 609, 656, 668, 709,
736, 822 AND 826." .
He added that this is a modernization of the Building Code; that the
Uniform Code 1958 edition proposed to be adopted will, in the course
of its adoption, by this Ordinance No. 1046 embrace a few amendments,
to wit: the amendment of the 1958 code includes fees presently
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(Ordinance
No. 1046 -
Continued )
LOT SPLIT
No. 228.1]
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No. 230
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charged rather than the higher fees charged in the 1958 edition; that
it reenaces amendments made in the prior edition and which were not
covered by the 1958 edition, mainly the variance procedure. The code
has been changed to eliminate the Court of Appeals and constitutes the
Council as the Board of Appeals from decisions of the bui 1 ding offici.~J ,
and adopts volumes II and III of the Uniform Code, whict latter volume
contains the various standards referred to in Volume I.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1046 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1046 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows ,
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that a hearing be set for February 3,
1959, for the adoption of a Uniform Building Code. Motion seconded by
Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Mike Stoyanovich, 210 East Sycamore Avenue - Planning Commission
recommendation for approval, subject to the following specified
conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Provide a sewer lateral for Parcel No.2.
3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
4. Construce curb and gutter, including driveways, on Sycamore Ave.
5. Install a new water connection for parcel No.2.
Harold S. Keeler, 623 West Palm Drive - Planning Commission
recommendation for approval subject to the following specified
conditions:
1.. File a final map "ith the City Engineer.
2. Provide a sewer lateral for Parcel No.2.
3. Dedicate 5 feet for widening Palm Drive.
4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
5. Install a new water service for Parcel No.2.
A general discussion ensued and the Director of Public Works commented
that Council had in the past approved a similar lot split on adjoining
property. Concern was expressed about approving Lot Split No. 228 and
it was the consensus of the Council that approval was given the
similar lot split referred to due to exceptional circumstances.
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Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendations of
the Planning Commission and that Lot Splits No's 228 - Mike Stoyanovich
and 230 - Harold S. Keeler, be given tentative approval subject to the
above specified conditions. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion.
Councilman Camphouse then stated that he would like a roll call taken
on this motion, but that before it was called he wished to establish
the point that he felt it was in the best interests of the City and
of good planning to take a firm stand in the beginning; that failure
to do so ma" rhange the entire character of an area, with which the
Council COLcurred.
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ZONE VARIANCE 'Planning Commission Resolution No. 323,
(Parking) , .: application of the Professional Square,
1 j.,oJ property at 639 Naomi Avenue.
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(Lot Splits
No's 228 and
230 - Cont.)
LOT
No.
SPLIT
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AMENDMENT
(Ordinance
No. 769)
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FLOOD CONTROL
RIGHT OF WAY
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The City Clerk then called the roll as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT; None
LeRoy Orban, 1125 South Eighth Avenue - Planning Commission recommendation
for Denial. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request of
LeRoy Orbon, 1125 South Eighth Avenue for a lot split. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 322, recommending amendment of the
zoning ordinance to limit building height in R-O, R-l, R-2 and R-3.
This matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Camphouse moved
that the date for public hearing thereon be set for February 3, 1959
at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk give the required notice thereof.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.
recommending the denial of the
Inc. for a zone variance on
Inasmuch as
this matt.er
of February
time for appeal has not elapsed, Mayor Phillips ordered
placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting
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The Director of Public Works advised that the Los Angeles County Flood
Control DistI'ict is requesting approval of the extent and location of
certain parcels of property needed for right of way for the Santa
Anita Wash; that bids are being received this'month and it is
contemplated that the improvement will be constructed during the
current fiscal year; that the Planning Commission recommends approval
of said request.
Maps were di.played showing the extent and location of right of way
and the Director of Public Works exolained that said right of way
is sub&tantially the same as now occupied by the Wash, with the
inclusion of some small areas for access; also that the City is the
owner of two parcels at Colorado Boulevard; that there was some
concern among interested property owners about the proposed riding
trail, but that the Planning Commission felt the question is not
within the scope of the present request.
Mayor Phillips mentioned that there is a triangular piece of
property in the vicinity of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue
which could be used to place a marker indicating the easterly
entrance to the City; that this might be a propitious time to
negotIate with the County for this purpose in exchange for some
city owned property.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council grant the request of the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District for a right of way for the
Santa Anit.a Wash. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion.
Councilman Campbouse commented that the motion did not incorporate
Mayor Phillips' suggestion; that a rider should be added. He then
inquired as to t.he present status of the previous request of the
County Flood Control District for the golf course property.
The City Attorney stated that the golf course property matter was
at the present time in status quo.
Councilman Jacobi withdrew his original motion and Councilman
Camphouse moved that the Council approve the location and extent
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Control IY-
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Continued)
of the acquisition as requested by the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District with instructions to the staff to attempt to
negotiate the acquisition by the City of excess properties resulting
from the location of the channel at the Fifth Avenue and Huntington
Drive location. Councilman Reibold stated that he withdrew his
original second and seconded this motion, which was carried
unanimously.
Recommendations of the Personnel Board:
PERSONNEL
BOARD
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That a garage foreman be employed at the salary scale of
No. 31A ($419.00) to 31E ($511.00).
Councilman Reibold moved that the Council approve the'recommendation I
of the Personnel Board and that a garage foreman be employed at a
salary scale of No. 31A ($419.00) to 31E ($511.00). Said motion
seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
INDEXED' (b) That August F. Kaskel be granted leave of absence.
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Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Personnel Board and that August F. Kaskel be granted a leave
of absence from October 13, 1959 to November 11, 1959 inclusive,
and tha~ such leave of absence shall not constitute an interuption
in service. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT, None
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LIBRARY
BOARD
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ANNEXATION
No. l7-A
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That the Council send a substitute representative to each
Personnel Board meeting when the regular representative is
unable to attend.
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Mayor Phillips stated that in the future this would be done.
Request of the Library Board to transfer funds.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the request of
the Library Board and authorize the transfer of $275.00 from the
Capital Outlay Account No. 160.21 to the Travel and Transportation
Account No. 160.9. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The City Clerk read in full two protests received to the proposed
Annexation No. 17-A Southwest Arcadia Inhabited, one being a postcard
from Harxy and Margaret Fletcher, 9902 Val Street, Temple City, and
another a communication dated January 13, 1959 from the First Baptist
Church, Baldwin and Woodruff Avenues, Temple City, signed by the Chair-
man and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of said church; said
communication stating in part that said church prefers to remain
entirely within one municipal district; that the church serves the
Temple City area as the First Baptist Church of Temple City, being
'so registered; and requesting that the boundaries be redrawn.
No one, from said church was present who desired to soeak on the
subject. There then followed a general discussion of the Council.
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No. 17-A-
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ORDINANCE
No. 1045
(In troduced)
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SYSTEM
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It was brought out in part that one of the principle reasons for the
proposed annexation is to have both sides of a major thoroughfare
under one jurisdiction in order to facilitate better fire, police and,
other services. The suggestion was made that if the church so
desired it could request at the conclusion of these proceedings that
the entire church properties be either annexed or deannexed, but that
it is not feasible to alter the boundaries in this proceeding so as
to include any additional property.
It was the consensus of the Council that time being of the essence
in this matter that it proceed routinely. Whereupon Councilman Reibold
mOved as follows: "RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Arcadia does hereby find and determine that within the time allowed for
the filing of written protests or objections to annexation of the
territory designated as Annexation No. 17-A Southwest Arcadia,
Inhabited, protests were not made by the owners of one-half of the
assessed valuation of the land within the territory proposed to be
annexed; that if the communications of First Baptist Church of Temple
City and Harry and Margaret Fletcher, be considered as protests, they
represent respectively $7520.00 and $1070.00 of assessed valuation of
land as shown by the last available equalized assessment roll; that the
total assessed valuation of the land within the territory so proposed
to be annexed is in excess of $300,000.00." Councilman Jacobi seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1045, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THE TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF MARCH, 1959, PERTAINING TO THE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF ANNEXATION NO. 17-A, SOUTHWEST
ARC AD IA INHAB ITED . "
He added that this ordinance recites in part the proceedings that have
been taken up to the present time; the fact that majority protests
wet:e not filed; sets the election for the 24th day of March, 1959;
prescri.bes that there shall be two polling places, the hours the polls
shall be open; that the sole proposition to be submitted is whether
or not the t,erritory shall be annexed; that there is to be no
anne~~tion fee to pay nor assumption of any bonded indebtedness; and
specifies the election officers and their compensation, etc.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1045 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No. 1045 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT:, None
The City Manager advised that once each four years it is required by
State law that an actuarial evaluation be made of the State Employees'
Retirement System insofar as it relates to participating agencies,
and recommended that the Council approve a contract with the actuarial
firm of Coates, Herfurth and England for such purpose.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and approve a contract, in form approved by the City
Attorney, with the actuarial firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, for
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(Retirement
System
Contract -
Continued)
BUSINESS
PERMIT
RENEWALS
an actuarial evaluation of the State Employees' Retirement System, and
authorize the expenditure for this purpose of the amount of $269.65,
said amount to be charged to Account No. 109-24. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Request that the following applications for renewals of business
permits be granted:
~i' Arcadia Non-Profit Nursery School
::; 3/4 Avon Products, Inc. - solicitation of sales
~/. City Refuse Service - rubbish and garbage disposal
.. 5;), Douglas H. Cone (dba Arcadia Motors) used car sales at 400 East
Huntington Drive
l-I? Chax'les H. Foster (dba Foster Transportation, Inc.)
r q~ ~ ~Harwood Hellen - painting house numbers on curbs
~31 A. Jean Lyman, nursery school at 1016 S. BaldWin Avenue
::i-t./o Metro Edwards Corp. (Santa Anita Theatre)
r/' Y. J. Moon - commercial rubbish collection
~3"~ Walter A. Schrader - Electrolux - door to door sales
}-!rl Selma Rubbish Co. - commercial rubbish collection
~/O,' Santa Anita Bowl - bowling alley at 188 West Las Tunas Drive
~37 Mrs. Dorothy Stevens (dba Playtime Nursery School, 530 Las Tunas Dr.)
? as Women's Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital (gifts)
+ Leslie T. Bloom - 1 shuffle alley game at the 100 to 1 Cafe
~",,- Eldred W. Gildner (dba Hit Parade Music Co.) - juke box and
amusement game at the Miniature
Golf Course
.. ~'::! Eugene Greaney (dba Fairchild Co.) - amusement games at the
Miniature Golf Course
7 (:" Marinus Jacobsen - 2 amusement games at Roxy's Cafe, 223 N.
First Avenue
~ q 0 Vincenzo Rossi - shuffleboard at 658 W. Huntington Drive (payoff)
and at 1218 S. Baldwin Ave. (Vince's)
COUNTY
BOUNDARY
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Councilman Balser moved that the City Council approve the
applications as listed above, with the exception of the Women's
Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, and that the provisions of
Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, applicable to previously licensed
businesses, be waived. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and
it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser further moved that the application of the Women's
Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital be approved and that the
provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance
No. 823 be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Notices from the County Boundary Commission that in accordance with
section 35002 of the Government Code, the following cities have filed
annexation proposals:
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Annexation No. 180 - El Monte - property lying southerly of the
San Bernardino Freeway and easterly of Peck Road.
Annexation No. 40 - City of Industry - property lying southerly and
lNDEXED contiguous to the southern boundary of said city.
These annexations having no effect upon the City of Arcadia Mayor
Phillips ordered the notices filed.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No on~ in the audience desired to address the Council.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS
TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE
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SIGNALS
AT BALDWIN
& COLORADO
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SAN GABRIEL
V ALLEY
MUSICAL
THEATER
ASSOCIATION
(Mardi Gras)
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Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council
authorize an agreement with the Los Angeles County Road Department
for the maintenance of traffic signals at the following inters~ctions:
Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue
Duarte Road and santa Anita Avenue
Huntington Drive and, Holly Avenue
Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue
Huntington Drive and Golden West Avenue
Huntington Drive and Sunset Boulevard
by patrolling, relamping and routine repair replacement of the
facilities to insure satisfactory service; to cost the City
$156.00 monthly.
Discussion was held on the feasibility of the City hiring the necessary
personnel for such work; to maintain stock parts, etc. It was brought
out that the agreement could be cancelled upon thirty days notice,
whereupon Council, on motion by Councilman Balser, authorized an
agreement with the Los Angeles County Road Department and the City,
in form approved by the City Attorney, for the maintenance of traffic
signals at a cost to the City of $156.00 per month, and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement. Said
motion ~as seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSEl'<1' : None
The Director of Public Works reported that the staff has investigated
and p~epared a detailed report concerning the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Colorado Street;
that the estimated cost of an installation at said intersection would
~ost approximately $15,OOO.00 of which amount the State would pay
approximately two-thirds and the City of Arcadia one-third; that a
communication has been received from the Division of Highways to the
effect that it has received the City's request and have it under
consideration; and that assuming it received favorable consideration
from both t.he State and the City of Arcadia construction work would
commence t.hi.s coming summer.
Councilman Reibold commented that it is to the advantage of all who
have occasion to use said intersection to have signals there as
soon as possible because of the high traffic during peak periods.
Recommendation of the City Manager that permission be granted the
San Gabriel Valley Musical Theater Association, Inc. to hold a
Mardi Gras Ball at the Arcadia Armory, 260 West Huntington Drive
as a fund-raising project for their organization on February 7,
1959.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and grant permission to the San Gabriel Valley
Musical Theater Association, Inc. to hold a Mardi Gras Ball at the
Arcadia Armory, 260 West Huntington Drive, as a fund-raising project
for their organization, and that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as
amended by Ordinance No.823 be waived. Said motion seconded by
Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE
No. 1047
(Introduced)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1033
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3073
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1047, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF' ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES
WITHIN SAID CITY."
He added that this is a companion to the Building Code Ordinance
introduced earlier in the evening.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1047 be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Counci,lmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Reibold moved that Ordinance No. 1047 be introduced.
seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1033, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LIVE OAK AVENUE IN SAID
CITY IN ZONES C-2, R-3, P AND D."
He added that hearings were held before the Planning Commission and
the Council, at which time certain determinations were made and on
October 7, 1958 this ordinance was introduced. Its adoption was held
up pending the drafting and tendering to the City of required deeds
for the widening of Third and Fourth Avenues. That such deeds have
now been executed and tendered to the City and the City is now in
position to complete its action in that regard.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1033 be waived. Motion seconded by Coun~ilman Reibold
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney nresented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3073, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LIVE OAK
AVENUE IN ZONE D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC
ZONING APPLICABLE THERETO."
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He added that this resolution is a companion to Ordinance No. 1033;
that it imposes restrictions recommended by the Planning Commission
and approved by the Council at the termination of the respective
hearings, with one exception; that the City does not require the
dedication recommended because the deeds have been tendered and will
be recorded upon Council's adoption of this resolution. That the City
does, however, require the improvement of the streets and alleys
prior to or concurrent with any structural development of the
properties themselves so that it will be at their cost, and that
improvement of streets and alleys must be made at the time any portion
of the properties is to be improved with a structural improvement.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
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Resolution No. 3073 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman
Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3073 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi expressed concern over information'he had received
from several sources that there seems to be an influx of rats in
Arcadia and wished to know what remedies were being pursued to
better the alleged situation.
In the general discussion that ensued it was suggested that complaints
if referred to the City Manager would receive prompt attention; that
the City has a contract with the County Rodent Control Division and
all complaints must be investigated by that agency. It was also
stated that the situation is not peculiar only to Arcadia; that
contributing factors are the storing of food wrappings since the ban:,
on backyard burning; the driving of the rats from their usual habitats
due to the dry weather, the fires in the hills, the construction of
channels, the moving of chicken ranches, etc.
Mayor Phillips suggested that Councilman Jacobi,being the Council's
liaison with the Health and Sanitation Commission, discuss the matter
with them.
Councilman Jacobi queried as to the liability for payment of
damages to a police car which were incurred in the pursuit of a
speeder. The City Attorney stated that although there is a
possible liability on the part of the speeder, that he could not
pass on the question without first checking.
Councilman Balser reported that he, together with the Water
Superintendent and the Assistant City Attorney had, on January 16,
1959, attended a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association; that said special meeting
was called for the purpose of giving the directors an opportunity to
reaffirm their original intention to proceed with the formation of a
municipal water district; that their previous position was
reaffirmed by an affirmative vote of those present, Mr. John C. Hayes,
the Water Superintendent,voting the City's 38 votes in favor of such
district.
He continued that in order to assure the successful election required
for the formation of a municipal water district approximately
$20,000.00 will be needed for an educational program to acquaint the
voters of the entire area with the seriousness of the water situation.
He also recommended that the Council adopt an appropriate resolution
endorsing their formal support of such a movement.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3100, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AND APPROVING THE FORMATION OF
A MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IN THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY EXCLUDING
THEREFROM THE CORPORATE AREAS OF THE CITIES OF ALHAMBRA, AZUSA,
HONTEREY PARK AND SIERRA MADRE."
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Councilman Balser moved that the full reading of Resolution No. 3100
be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3100 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Balser further reported that in this same connection,
a Finance Committee was appointed to raise $20,000.00 for the purpose
of presenting an educational program to'better inform the people of
this area of the seriousness of the water situation and other
expenses attendant upon an election to form a municipal water district;
that the sum of $16,141.00 has already been contributed for such
purpose, among the contributors being the cities of Whittier, Industry,
South Pasadena and El Monte, and that it is the recommendation of the
Water Superintendent that Arcadia contribute $500.00 to help defray
these expenses.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Water Superintendent and authorize a
contribution of $500.00 to the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water
Association for the purposes stated in their official minutes and
in the foregoing resolution No. 3100, said sum to be appropriated
from the pIoper Water Department Account. Councilman Camphouse seconded
the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TRAFFIC Councilman Balser expressed approval of the report from the City
Manager and the Chief of Police that the reverse lane traffic on the
north side of Huntington Drive has been eliminated during the week
INDEXED and that it is only necessary to use it for 45 minutes on Saturdays.
He also commented on the statement of the Chief of Police that the
traffic problem is on Huntington outside Arcadia city limi'"; that
if Huntington Drive could be widened from Michillinda Avenue reverse
lanes would be unnecessary except two or three times a year when
crowds exceed 60,000. He then inquired as to procedure to be
followed in order to have this done.
The Director of Public Works replied that his department has written
the County Road Commission requesting this action; that he has
received an answer indicating that all of the abandoned Pacific
Electric right of way has not yet been purchased but that when this
is completed the widening of Huntington Drive will be taken under
consideration. He added that he had contacted some of the other
cities along this right of way urging them to make this same request,
stating that it is beneficial to all of them even though they are
remote from the actual widening project.
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Councilman Camphouse commented that when the Santa Anita beautification
program had been started it had been determined that trees would be
planted on the outside parkways so that they would be started and grow-
ing when dead or diseased trees were removed; that so far this has not
be.en done.
SANTA ANITA
BEAUTIFICATION
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It was the consensus of the Council that this had been the original plan
and should be adhered to; also some of the suggestions were that the
trees planted should be tall and of the same type as those planted on
Euclid Avenue in the City of Upland; that Dr. Stewart of the Arboretum
be consulted as to the best type and hardiest tree for this area.
Mayor Phillips then renuested a staff report on the trees intended
to be planted this year within the budget.
To Councilman Balser's question as to whether the Library Board has
as yet selected an architect, Councilman Camphouse replied that the
Board is now screening architects and when they have been narrowed
down will meet with the Council to recommend and discuss its choice.
Mayor Phillips stated that he had a report of the League of California
Cities on their Contract Study Committee headed by Hollis Peavey; that
same was in the Manager's office for those who desired to peruse same.
Mayor Phillips commented on the letter received earlier from the
Personnel Board relative to their liaison oouncilman during a period
cwhen he iS,unable to attend, and added that Councilman Jacobi had been
ill and unable to'attend, that on one occasion Councilman Jacobi had
telephoned and been advised that nothing of import was on the agenda;
that he is now well and will continue with the Personnel Board but
that should he be unable to attend he will so inform Mayor Phillips
who will assume responsibility to see that the Council is represented.
Mayor Phillips also ,stated that he had the report of the Council as
a Whole after they had met, r~viewed and studied the two reports from
Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery on the audit and purchase procedure;
that he has written the following letter to the City Manager:
"January 20, 1959
"Mr. Neil Anderson
City Manager
City of Arcadia
Dear Neil:
"Pursuant to the prov1s10ns of the Charter, the Council appointed
Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery to audit the financial affairs of
the City of Arcadia for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1958. I
hand you herewith comments and recommendations of the auditors on
matters encountered during the examination of the financial statements.
"You will recall that at the Council meeting of October 15, 1957,Mr.
Reibold raised the question of the City's conformance to the Charter
provisions and ordinances as it concerned certain aspects of our
purchasing procedures. Mr. Nicklin rendered to the Council an
opinion on Mr. Reibold's question and growing out of this concern,
the City Council requested Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, in
addition to the audit, to review the procedures and accounting
system with regard to purchasing and disbursements. I hand you here-
with a copy of that report.
"Each member of the Council has had a copy of both reports and has
studied them carefully and we are in agreement that basically the
audit and the procedural study covered the subject very well and
that the recommendations seem reasonable and worthy of adoption.
Will you now therefore study the reports, distributing copies to the
Controller and the City Attorney and any others you think should be
taken into advisement with you'and provide to the Council a timetable
by which each of the recommendations can be accomplished. For
instance, changes in the petty cash funds can be accomplished
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ADJOURNMENT
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immediately; while changes in purchasing would require ordinance
changes and therefore would take a longer period of time. The
Council feels that these changes can all be accomplished within
the present framework of our accounting and managerial forces.
This, of course, will require the shifting around,of duties and
responsibilities in some areas.
Very truly yours
(s) Elton D. Phillips
Mayor"
Mayor Phillips acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Dean, observing
the League of Women Voters.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the meeting adjourn. Councilman
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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