HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 3,1959
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
HEARING
(Uniform
Building
Code)
ORDINANCE
No. 1046
(Adopted)
IHDEXED
ORDINANCE
No. 1047
(Adopted)
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HINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 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.,
February 3, 1959.
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Lyndell Cheeves, Pastor of, the
Arcadia Church of Christ.
Hayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to, the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
None
The City Attorney stated that at the Council meeting of'January 20,,1959;,
the Staff had recommended that the 1958 edition of the ,Uniform Building,
Code be adopted by reference; that Ordinance No. 1046 was introduced at
that time and a public hearing scheduled at that time and'notice duly
given.
Hayor Phillips declared the hearing open and inquired if anyone in the
audience desired to be heard with reference thereto.
No one desiring to be heard, Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing
be closed. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the second 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 THE SECONDARY CODE REFERRED TO IN SAID PRIMARY CODE,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 518, 536, 547, 578, 593, 609, 656,
668, 687, 709, 736, 822 AND 826."
Councilman Jacobi moved that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1046
be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1046 be adopted.
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
The City Attorney likewise presented for the second time, 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 re-establishes the fire zones as provided in' the
1958 edition of the Uniform Building Code just adopted.
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HEARING
(Amendment
Ord. No. 760)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1045
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3101
(Lee Avenue)
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Councilman Reibo1d moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1047 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 Ordinance No. 1047 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse. Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ",
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 322 recommending amendment of
Zoning Ordinance No. 760 to limit building he!gbt in R-O, R-1, R-2
and R-3 zones.
The City Attorney commented that the p~ceedings were instituted on
Planning Commission's own motion and basically would amend various
provisions of the zoning ordinance to the extent of amending the
present building height limitation of two and a half stories to two
'stories in the respective zones wh$re two and a half stories have
been a limitation; also that it alters slightly the definition of
"Building Height".
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open and inquired if there was
anyone who wished to be heard regarding said amendment. No one desiring
to be heard, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed. Council-
man Jacobi seconded the motion and it was earried unanimously.
Councilman Balser further moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Comm~asion and i~t the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance in conformance Wi~h their ~ommendations.
Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was. carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, 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 ARCADIA INHABITED."
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1045 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold,,'Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1045 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3101, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET
AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS LEE AVENUE."
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(Resolution
No. 3101 -
Continued)
RESOLUTION
No: 3102
(Weed
Abatement)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3103
(Special
Election)
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LOT SPLIT
No. 231
(Tentative)
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Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3101 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3101 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
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read ~he title of
Resolution No. 3102, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE
UPON AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE."
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3102 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
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3102 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, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3103, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID
COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA RELAT-
ING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL ELECTTON TO BE HELD IN "ANNEXATION
NO. 17-A, SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED" ON MARCH 24, 1959."
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3103 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
Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3103 be
adopted. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was
cazzied on roll call vote as follows:
AYES, Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Foothill Jewish Community Center, Sycamore Avenue west of
Second Avenue - Planning Commission recommendation for approval
subject to the following specified conditions:
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(Lot Split
No. 231 -
Continued)
TRACT
No. 21618
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ZONE
VARIANCE
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Lot) ~ ~q\
1. File a'final map with the City Engineer.
2. Provide sewer laterals for parcels 2 and 3.
3. Provide new water connections, without meters, for
parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
4. Pay $75.00 recreation fee.
5. Dedicate 5 feet for widening Sycamore Avenue, including
a 20 foot radius at Second Avenue and Sycamore Avenue and
at Second Avenue and'Foothill Boulevard.
6. Construct concrete curb and gutter along Second Avenue
and along Sycamore Avenue.
Councilman Reibo1d moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and that Lot Split No. 231 be given tentative
approval subject to the above specified conditions. Motion seconded
by Councilman Balser.
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To Mayor Phillips' query as to whether this recommended lot split
conforms with the zone variance that was granted, the City Attorney
stated that the zone variance as recommended required the exemption
from the variance of the northerly portion of the property; that
the variance did not require approval of the requested lot split, but
it was discussed and is in conformance with the other lots in the area.
Whereupon Mayor Phillips called for a roll call vote of the requested
lot split:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
The Director of Public Works advised that on June 4, 1958 Council
approved Tract No. 21618, located on Greenfield Avenue north of
Pamela Road subject to certain specified conditions, including
condition No. 5 requiring Lot 12 being made 107 feet deep and the
adjacent garage being moved.
He displayed a map of said tract and added that a further survey of
the property at 1500 South First Avenue indicated no appropriate
space on the lot where the said garage might be placed; that the
Planning Commission felt an equitable solution would be to increase
the depth of Lot 12 approximately three feet, thus bringing the lot
area above the required minimum; construct a six foot high masonry
wall across the rear of the lot, increasing the height of the wall
at the garage to provide a full masonry veneer wall on the east wall
of the garage to roof height; roof drainage to be arranged so as not
to drain onto Lot 12; and therefore recommended that Condition No.5
be amended to read as follows:
"Make Lot 12 approximately 93 feet deep, and provide a
six foot masonry wall at the rear line with a full masonry
veneer wall on the east side of the adjacent garage, with
roof drainage not to drain onto Lot 12."
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Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that Condition No. 5 be amended as
specified above, and that Tract No. 21618 be given tentative approval
as it affects said item 5.
Upon being advised that the aforementioned wall would be approximately
25 feet from the adjacent property Councilman Jacobi seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
PlannIng Commission Resolution No. 323, recommending the denial of the
application of the Professional Square, Inc. for a zone variance on
property at 639 Naomi Avenue.
The City Clerk announced that the time for appeal had expired January
30, 1959 and that no appeals had been filed.
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(Zone
Variance
Parking
Lot -
Continued)
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Mayor Phillips stated that a detailed report on the matter had been
received from the City Attorney, and Mayor Phillips suggested the
matter be taken under advisement so that the Council might study the
report and investigate the situation. Whereupon Councilman Jacobi
moved that the Council accept such suggestion and take the matter
under advisement for further study. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the
'. motionG
A general discussion ensued and the question of whether to chain
and barricade the parking lot in question while the matter was
pending was considered, during which time the following persons in
the audience requested and received permission to address the
Council :
Mrs. Archie Wilson, 626 Naomi Avenue, protested the granting of a
variance for a parking lot in an R-l zone.
Mrs. Kathryn Grayson, 644 Naomi Avenue and James O. Warner, 1229
Lovel Avenue complained of lights from the property shining into
their homes, and Mr. Warner also expressed the opinion that he was
not against the medical building itself but just the brilliance of
the lights.
Councilman Reibold then suggested that a show of hands be permitted
of those in the audience opposed to the granting of the variance
and approximately 23 hands were counted, and to the request of a show
of hands of those objecting to any change of zoning in the general area
on any property, approximately three hands were counted.
Councilman Balser then stated he desired to amend the motion to include
the chaining of the subject lot while the matter was under advisement
as he had noted much ingress and egress there. Councilman Reibold
questioned the legality of such an action and the City Attorney stated
that the City's ordinance does prohibit the use of residential property
as access to commercial property, but that technically this is not
access to commercial property but access from one street to a public
alley which is used in turn to get to the commercial properties and
that he doubted the enforceability by penal process of such a violation
under the present wording of said ordinance.
Councilman Reibo1d inquired of Mr. Shumacker, President of the
corporate owners of said property, whether he would be willing to chain
the lot while the matter was under advisement and he replied that he
would be willing to do whatever Council requested; also as to the
brightness of the lights, he would have them adjusted immediately.
However, he added he would like it clarified as to what portion of
the lot Council desired chained, whether the Naomi Avenue side or the
alley entrance. To Councilman Balser's request that he desired both
entrances chained Councilman Reibo1d stated that he did not think
Council had the right to restrict a property owner from access to his
property and that he felt chaining the lot on the Naomi Avenue side
would be sufficient. Councilman Balser agreed to that compromise and
Mr. Shumacker stated he would so do.
Whereupon Councilman Jacobi moved that the matter be taken under
advisement and during such period the lot in question was to be
chained on the Naomi Avenue entrance and barricaded on the entrance
to the alley. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips then assured the audience that when this matter is
again placed on the agenda it will be thoroughly publicized.
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OPENING
ARCADIA
AVENUE
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ORDINANCE
No. 1049
( adopted)
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The Director of Public Works advised that on December 2, 1958
Ordinance No. 1040 was adopted as an emergency measure, prohibiting
all building on certain lands lying adjacent to proposed Arcadia
Avenue opening to allow the completion of a study of the feasibility
of the project. That proposed plans for a 40 unit apartment house
at 602 Fairview Avenue is being held in abeyance pending final
determination as to the opening of Arcadia Avenue and that the staff
has been endeavoring to devise a plan to enable the proposed
construction to proceed without interfering with said contemplated
opening.
He displayed a chart showing the proposed apartment building and added
that the following two possibilities are suggested: 1
(1) To reduce the proposed building to 36 units with the erection of
the required permanent garages; the rear 55 feet of the property to be
left open to provide 30 feet for one-half of Arcadia Avenue and 25 feet
required front yard; that until Arcadia Avenue is open for traffic, the
required open parking would be in the future front yard. Access to the
parking would be by way of two ten-foot drives from Fairview Avenue;
that after the completion of Arcadia Avenue, access would be changed
to come in from Arcadia Avenue and the open parking would be moved
from the front yard to the area between the garages and the apartment
and the drives from Fairview Avenue could be abandoned and used for
landscaping.
(2) That if Arcadia Avenue is not to be opened, it is proposed to
build the original 40 units, but to place the open parking at the
rear lot line instead of between the garages and the apartments, leav-
ing a minimum 16 feet open rear yard at the rear lot line.
He added that the Planning Commission approves this plan in principle
and recommends that Ordinance No. 1040 be amended as it applies to
this lot to permit the construction of the project with the provision
that no building be erected on the rear 55 feet of the property if
Arcadia Avenue is to be constructed, and that no building be erected
on the rear 20 feet of the property if Arcadia Avenue is not to be
constructed.
In the general discussion that ensued it was the consensus of the
Council that in view of the favorable returns received from the
property owners to be assessed for the proposed opening of Arcadia
Avenue that proceedings should commence under the 1903 Act for such
opening; also that the said emergency Ordinance No. 1040 be repealed
and a new ordinance adopted which would remove the building
restrictions on certain properties not required for Arcadia Avenue,
and would permit the applicant to proceed with the No. 1 plan of
erecting a 36 unit apartment building at 602 Fairview Avenue.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented and read in its entirety
Ordinance No. 1049, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
DWELLINGS AND STRUCTURES UPON CERTAIN LOTS AND PORTIONS OF LOTS IN
SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1040."
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He stated that the adoption of this ordinance would restrict the
building prohibition to only that portion of the properties required
for Arcadia Avenue as proposed, including required front yards, and
would keep clear all areas required for rear yards as contemplate~ by
the zoning ordinance amendment now under discussion by the Planning
Commission, and would free the balance of the properties heretofore
encompassed under Ordinance No. 1040 for construction, and in this
particular instance would permit the erection of the aforesaid 36 unit
apartment building as proposed by the applicant.
Councilman Camphouse moved that Ordinance No. 1049 be adopted.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
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(Ordinance
No. 1049 -
Continued)
CITY
ATTORNEY
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LOT SPLIT
No.' 223
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TRACT
No. 24122
UPPER
SAN GABRIEL
V ALLEY
WATER ASSN.
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and Dues)
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FORMATION OF
CITIZENS'
COMMITTEE
(Water needs)
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DISPOSITION
OF CITY
BUILDINGS
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vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney temporarily left the Council Chambers.
Councilman Reibo1d moved that Council accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and that final approval be granted
R. E. Beckwith, 2432 South Sixth Avenue on Lot Split No. 223.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Water
Superintendent that the Council accept Tract No. 24122 for
maintenance, as all requirements have been complied with.
Motion made by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d
and carried unanimously that final approval be given Tract No. 24122
and that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the City.
Upon recommendation of the Water Superintendent Councilman Balser
moved that the Council authorize the payment of $561.54 to the Upper
San Gabr.iel Valley Water Association covering its levy of assessment
on the City of Arcadia for the quantity of water produced by the City
and $25.00 covering the payment of annual dues to said association;
that the appropriation for the payment of these items is provided for
in the current budget, Account 170.36, Administrative expense. Council-
man Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse stated that in this connection he wished to
inquire as to the disposition of the $500.00 Council had authorized
being contr.ibuted to this association at the January 20th Council
meeting, and also the present status of the securing of an expert
to furni.sh information and background on the water situation.
He was advised that the $500.00 had been the City's contribution to
the $20,000.00 needed by the Association for an educational program
to acquaint the public of the area with the seriousness of the water
situation.
That with reference to the status of the City securing the services
of an expert to acquaint the citizens of Arcadia with the water
situation, of the several submitted and recommended by the Water
Superintendent none had as yet been approved by the Council.
In the general discussion that ensued it was suggested by Councilman
Camphouse that a Water Commission or a Citizen's Committee be
appointed to study all the aspects of the situation and give qualified
opinions. It was the consensus of the Council that this might be the
solution to the problem. Whereupon Mayor Phillips stated that the
subject be given further study by the Council and that discussion
would be held on the matter at the next Council meeting.
Recommendation of the City Manager that since the building located at
Vista Park is of substandard construction and does not meet the require-
ments of the City's Building Code, and would require the expenditure
of several thousand dollars to make it useful to any City Department,
that it be disposed of by burning as part of the Fire Department's
training program, all safety precautions to be taken and the site
cleared by the Street Department.
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(Disposition
of City
building -
Continued)
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Manager also stated that since the Council had heretofore
declared its intention to use the site of the old Fire and Police
Building at 50 Wheeler Street for public parking, that he recom-
mended that the Council direct the staff to proceed with preliminary
plans for the removal of said building and to report at a later date
the estimated costs of the complete project.
Councilman Balser moved that the recommendations of the City Manager
be accepted and that the building located at Vista Park be disposed
of by burning as part of the Fire Department's training program, and
also that the staff proceed with preliminary plans for the removal of
the old Fire and Police Building at 50 Wheeler Street, said'area to
be used for parking, as previously stated, and that the staff report
at a later date the estimated costs of the complete project. Council-
man Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney returned to his seat at the Council table.
CONFERENCE Councilman Reibold moved that the Council approve the request of
ATTENDANCE Robert S. Seares, Chief of Police, and authorize his attendance at
(Seares - the meeting of the Executive Committee of the California Peace
Panatier) Officers Association in Fresno, California, February 19 and 20, 1959,
INDEXEend also authorize his use of ,the regularly assigned police car for
his transportation, and that other than this there will be no expense
charged to the City. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser moved that the Council approve the request of the
Director of Recreation and authorize the attendance at the Annual
Conference of the California Recreation Society, February 15-18, 1959
l~DEXEat Santa Monica, California, of the Director of Recreation and a member
of the Recreation Commission; and that expenditures for same be
substantiated by an itemized expense account upon their return, said
funds being reflected in the current budget. Motion seconded by
Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously.
BUSINESS Applications for renewal o( business license permits:
PERMIT ,
RENEWALS l- 3,- C. R. Allen, 33 Morlan place - riding stables
'1 ~ 4 Madge Garner, 1615 Lovell Avenue - child care.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council approve the renewal
applications of C. R. Allen and Madge Garner and that the provisions
of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 applicable to previously licensed
businesses be waived. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it
was carried unanimously.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Clerk be authorized to refund the
sum of $18.75 to Oscar Robins (dba Bard Distributing Company) 6238
Ben Avenue, North Hollywood, California, being the unused portion of
the investigation fee deposited when making application for a business
license. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Phillips stated that the communication received from Mr. and
Mrs. Harold V. Dunn, Sr., 3102 Carvel Drive, Santa Rosa, California,
commenting upon the proposed opening of Arcadia Avenue, be filed
with the file on said subject, and that it be considered in the
light of the total picture of said project. Councilman Camphouse
commented that any suggestions the staff might have in this
connection be placed with said letter.
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(Communications - Continued)
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COUNTY
BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
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Communication from Mrs. C. R. Hale, 60 N. Golden West Avenue,
Arcadia, commending the City on the improvement in traffic control
at the intersection of Hugo Reid and Golden West Avenues. Also
commenting on lawn sprinklers spraying water onto
the street. The City Manager stated that in this regard, if the
Police Department is notified, it will advise the property owner to
adjust the sprinklers.
Communication from J. H. Hoeppe1 criticising the curb house numbering
being performed and the charge involved. In the general discussion
that followed it was stated that the house numbering crew tendered a
card which stated that in other communities where they had performed
similar work the usual contribution was $2.00; however. the resident
is not compelled to payor donate any particular sum
Notice by the County Boundary Commission that in accordance with
Section 35002 of the Government Code that the City of El Monte has
filed for the annexation of certain uninhabited territory known as
Annexation No. 181, being a small portion of land lying northerly
of the San Bernardino Freeway and east of Peck Road. Having no
effect upon the City of Arcadia Mayor Phillips ordered the notice
filed.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Mr. Frank Viscio, 21 East Camino Real Avenue, Arcadia, addressed the
Council, stating in part that as Special Projects Director for the
American Little League of Arcadia, he was seeking permission for said
League to use temporarily certain city owned property located at
Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue; that the only installation would
be a back stop wh~ch would be removed at the conclusion of their
season or upon request by the City.
In the general discussion that ensued it was the consensus of the
Council that permission to use the land requested might jeopardize
the approval by the County of the proposed use by the Little League
of the land at the southwest tip of the Arcadia County Park. To
Mr. Viscio's pessimism regarding receiving such approval in the very
near future, he was informed that the County Counsel had ruled that
the proposed use of the park land was within the intent of the deed
restrictions. The Council was also of the opinion that the City has
rendered every possible assistance to the League in providing playing
facilities, but that every effort should be made by the organization
to locate other playing fields which could be used on a more permanent
basis; that this matter rightfully should be placed before the
Recreation Commission.
Mayor Phillips then stated that said matter would be referred to the
Recreation Commission for recommendation.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS
PROPOSED
ARCADIA
AVENUE
OPENING
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The Director of Public Works stated that at the request of the City
Council a communication had been directed to each property owner to
be assessed for the proposed opening of Arcadia Avenue, outlining
the general nature of the project and the estimated cost to each
owner; that replies were requested and received from a large majority
of the owners, the results of which, after tabulation, are as follows:
Between Baldwin Avenue and La Cadena Avenue
Favor
Favor (Conditional)
Opposed
No Answer
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4.67"1.
33.15%
5.71%
100.00%
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AUTHORIZATION
FOR PAYMENT
(Lybrand,
Ross &
Montgomery)
1 ".-Jo\
METHODIST
CHURCH
PROPERTY
1~11
Between La Cadena Avenue and Holly Avenue
Favor
Favor (Conditional)
Opposed
No Answer
57.91%
1. 80%
17.83%
22.46%
100.00%
Two Blocks Combined
Favor
Favor (Conditional)
Opposed
No Answer
57.03%
3.58%
27.46%
11. 93%
100.00%
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He also displayed a drawing indicating in various
of the various percentages.
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus that since the
majority of replies received indicate a favorable reaction to the
proposed opening of Arcadia Avenue, that a petition should be
prepared and circulated and the matter proceed.
The City Attorney suggested that prior to the next Council meeting
he obtain from a Special Counsel a proposal of the basis upon which
he would handle these proposed proceedings, which he would then present
to che Ccunci,1.
Request by the City Manager for authorization to pay invoice in the
amount of $4500.00 from Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery for
examination of financial statements and accounts for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1958 and a review of purchasing and disbursement
procedures. He added that the invoice has been checked with the
contract with this firm dated February 26, 1958, and is in accordance
therewith, and that funds for the payment of this invoice are currently
budgeted in Account No. 109-5 in the amount of $5,000.00.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council authorize payment of
invoice in the amount of $4500.00 from Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery,
in accordance with contract, for examination of financial statements
and accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1958 and a review of
purchasing and disbursement procedures, funds for the payment of this
invoice being currently budgeted in Account No. 109-5 in the amount
of $5000.00. 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 Clerk advised that a letter had been received from the
Church of the Good Shepherd, stating that the Church has opened an
escrow to purchase the real property at 436 West Duarte Road and
requested that the entire lot be rezoned R-2 so it may be used for
Church purposes, including the parking of cars.
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The Director of Public Works displayed a plat showing the location
of the property in question and a general discussion ensued. The City
Attorney stated that the City Council has jurisdiction to complete the
rezoning of the entire area at this time as this was taken under advise-
ment at the completion of hearings by both the Planning Commission and
the Council; that the adjacent lot was recently rezoned to R-2 upon
application of the church, and that anticipating that this lot would
receive the same consideration as the adjoining lot he had prepared
Ordinance No. 1048, which will reclassify to Zone R-2 the property
described in the request of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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ORDINANCE
No. 1048
(Introduced)
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COUNTY
POUND
AGREEMENT
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FLOOD
CONTROL
DISTRICT
t,(?1
EMERGENCY
HELIPORT
(Methodist
!lospital)
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Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, discussed
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1048, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DUARTE ROAD FROM R-1 TO
R-2o"
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1048 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES, None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Ordinance No. 1048 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 Attorney advised that some time ago the City had executed
a Pound Agreement with Los Angeles County, which agreement he had
refused to approve until the deletion of certain "hold harmless"
clauses which were entirely too broad and not, in his opinion, legally
enforceable. That the County is now deleting the entire "Hold Harmless"
clause from all County contracts and has submitted an amendment to the
aforesaid contract, and he recommended that the Council authorize an
amendment to an agreement entitled "Pound Services" in form approved
by the City Attorney.
Councilman Camphouse moved that' the agreement between the City of
Arcadia and the County of Los Angeles, entitled "Pound Services", in
form approved by the City Attorney, be approved by 'the Council and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney advised that the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District has requested in a letter dated January 26, 1959 two
construction permits and a perpetual easement for flood control
purposes for work to commence in the near future on the portion of
the flood control project in the area of the golf course on city
owned property and the Peck Road gravel property abutting Peck Road.
Councilman Camphouse moved that a perpetual easement for flood
control purposes and two construction permits for flood control
construction projects be granted to the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District in the Peck Road Spreading Basin (Parcel No. 1
Acquisition of Rights of Way)property, for the purposes and to the
extent requested by said District in their letter to the City dated
January 26, 1959, in the form approved by the City Attorney and
subject to the written approval of the lessee in such instances as
the approval of the lessee is required under the lease agreement.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Reibold commented that some time ago the Council had
attended a trial or dedication of an emergency heliport at the
Methodist'Hospita1 and recommended that Council authorize its use
for emergency purposes. Whereupon he moved that in accordance with
the provisions of that certain lease executed by and between the
City of Arcadia and the Methodist Hospital of Southern California,
permission is hereby granted to use that portion heretofore improved
as a heliport site for use as a heliport site for the landing of
emergency cases to be treated at the hospital itself. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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(Heliport -
Continued)
The City Attorney commented that the effect of this motion would not
be to permit the site to be used for a heliport but only in
connection with the hospital emergency cases.
Mayor Phillips commented that along that line Council might be
mindful of the possible need for a commercial heliport in the
future as it seems to be becoming more prevalent to travel to the
airports In that manner.
LEAVE OF Mayor Phillips advised that pursuant to decision of the' Council,
ABSENCE resulting from a physical examination given the City Manager, he
(City INDEXElliad I'equested the City Attorney to draw a resolution granting the
Manager) City Manager 90 days leave of absence with pay.
RESOLUTION Whereupon the CI ty Attorney presented, and read in its entire'ty
No. 3104 ResolutIon No. 3104, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
~X-ll THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING 90 DAY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
J:NDl!> '" WITH PAY TO NEIL F. ANDERSON, CITY MANAGER."
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APPOINTMENT
OF CITY
MANAGER
PRO TEMPORE
INDEx;:;;n
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Reibo1d moved that Resolution No. 3104 be adopted.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the appoint-
ment of Lawrence E. Cook, Assistant City Attorney, as City Manager
Pro Tempore during his leave of absence, adding that under section
503 of the City Charter, he has the authority to so do with council-
manic approval.
He mentioned that during the time he was stricken ill in October of
1958 the Director of Public Works had acted in the capacity of City
Manager Pro Tempore in addition to his position of Director of
Public Works and had performed a commendable job at that time, with
t,he assistance of the Assistant City Attorney. That due to press
of work scheduled for the Department of Public Works, he felt that
this additional burden should not be placed upon Mr. Lortz at this
tims but that Mr. Cook be permitted to perform the duties of City
Manager Pro Tempore.
A geneI'al discussion ensued, during which the City Attorney commented
that during the time mentioned by the City Manager the Assistant City
Attorney was assigned physically to the office of the City Manager to
assist and handle all matters having any legal aspects, which complied
with the CIty Charter, but that according to Section 601 of the City
Charter, no office provided in this charter filled by appointment by
the City Manager may be consolidated with an office to be filled by
appointmant by the City Council, and that he would suggest the matter
be held over for 24 hours to enable him to give it further thought
and study in an effort to suggest a method whereby the recommendation
of the City Manager could be complied with in conformance with the
City Charter.
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Whereupon Councilman Camphouse moved that
P.M. Februar: 4, 19)~. CouncL1man JacobL
was carried unanimously.
the meeting adjourn to 7:30
seconded the motion and it
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City Clerk
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