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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 1959
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., April 7, 1959.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. A. Leonard Gilmour, Pastor of
the Arcadia Friends Church.
PLEDGE
Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
None
MINUTES
(March 17
March 31,
Councilman Jacobi moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
and March 17, 1959 and the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of
1959)March 31, 1959,as submitted in writing, be approved. Councilman
Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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Appeal from the Planning Commission Resolution No. 324 recommending
approval of zone variance request of Fred Kovanen to permit the
installation and operation of a mechanical auto laundry at 1414 South
Baldwin Avenue.
HEARING
(Ca,r Wash)
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open and asked for those opposed
to be heard first.
Mr. Vincent Rizzo, 670 Naomi Avenue, addressed the Council, stating
in part that his protest was based primarily on the resultant noise
and that he felt property values would decrease in the area.
Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of
the requested zone variance.
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Mr. Fred Kovanen, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating in
part that new equipment would consist of vacuums, dryers, brushes;
that there would be heavy insulation; and that a six-foot masonry wall
would be constructed at the rear of the property. He further
displayed a plot plan of the contemplated improvements. A petition
was then presented to the City Clerk, consisting of fifty signatures
of customer-residents in favor of the equipment installation.
Mr. Max Thompson, 250 Arbolada Drive, Arcadia, President of the
manufacturing firm for the equipment, addressed Council, pertaining
to the noise levels; displayed photographs of other mechanized car
washes in the area; and read a letter from a Pasadena merchant,
Mr. O. K. Earl, Jr., stating that the noise was not disturbing to
him or his business.
Councilman Reibold and Mr. Thompson discussed at length the various
levels of noise readings and it was Councilman Reibold's opinion that
the noise, even when minimized, would not serve the best interests of
the business section of West Arcadia.
Councilman Camphouse stated that
he would like to comment that in
installation and operation might
prior to the closing of the hearing
his opinion the fact that such
substantially devaluate property
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HEARING
(Loganrita)
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should be seriously considered; that the area to the south of the
city owned property might not ievelop as an asset to the City because
of the noise and undesirability of a mechanized car laundry: that the
businessmen were not too enthusiastic about an auto laundry in the area.
Mr. Fred Houser, attorney for the applicant, requested permission to
have an expert appraising group survey the effects of automatic car
laundries nationally or state-wide and present their opinion to the
Council as to whether or not such equipment depreciates property.
Councilman Balser commented that he did not recall that any of the
businessmen in the area had appeared at the public hearings; that he
was convinced that every effort would be made to lessen the noise and
that he did not see where the granting of the variance would adversely
affect the community.
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Mayor Phillips felt that the effect of a steady noise on a community
would decrease property values.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney stated that at the time Ordinance No. 760 was
adopted, a hand-operated car wash was considered a service business
and a mechanically operated onl 2S an industrial type use; that one
of the requirements for a variance is that it will not be detrimental
to the public health and welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in a certain zone or vicinity.
Councilman Camphouse then stated that in light of the evidence
presented he moved that the Council disapprove the recommendation
of ~he Planning Commission and deny the requested zone variance.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Councilman Balser
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney stated that final action will be by resolution,
which will be presented at the next regular Council meeting.
Vacation and abandonment of a portion of Loganrita Avenue offered for
dedication and accepted as a public street, in order to realign a
portion of the existing street so that it may be extended into a
forthcoming subdivision.
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open. No one desiring to speak
either in favor of or in opposition to such vacation and abandonment
Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 1
Councilman Reibold moved that the City Attorney be instructed to
proceed with the preparation of the necessary ordinance for such
vacation and abandonment, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Balser and carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips announced that the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. having
arrived, that this is the time and place for hearing protests or
objections against the assessment for improvement of Fourth Avenue.
Mayor Phillips inquired of the City Clerk if she had the following
affidavits relative to this hearing, to wit: Affidavit of Publi,.
cation, Affidavit of Mailing and Affidavit of Posting. She replied
that she had said three affidavits. Whereupon Councilman Balser
moved that said affidavits be received and filed. Councilman Jacobi
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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Mayor Phillips then inquired of the City Clerk if she had received
any written protests or objections against the assessment or against
the improvement as constructed or against the proceedings. The City
Clerk replied that she had not.
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Mr. Jack W. Wicken, 1612 South Fourth Avenue, Arcadia, addressed the
Council, stating that he had on February 2, 1959, mailed a letter of
protest to the Engineering Department, attention of Mr. Forbes. Where-
upon the Director of Public Works staced that a let tel of such date
had been received in his department and answered; also that copies
of said letters had been sent to the Assessment Engineer and to
Special Counsel supervising the proceedings. He then proceeded to
read into the records both letters as follows:
"Jack W. Wicken
1612 South Fourth Avenue
Arcadia, California
February 2, 1959
"Engineering Department
Arcadia City Hall
Arcadia, California
Attention: Mr. Forbes
Dear Sir:
"I am a resident and owner of property located at 1612
South Fourth Avenue, Arcadia, California, and would like
to have your acknowledgment on the facts pertinent to the
main sewer line being installed on this street.
"The line, as you know, is started at the South from Norman
Avenue and runs North to include a few feet of our 90 foot
frontage. Our property is the last hook-up on the line, and
being that the sewer main goes into my frontage a mere five
to ten feet, at a maximum, it will necessitate a very costly
installation, due to the footage involved,in order to hook
up to it. Had the sewer been brought up to the middle, or
the extreme north end of our property the installation costs
would have been much lower, as our cesspool is located on
the north rear of my lot.
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"We have been getting bids for connecting to the sewer,
and have been informed that the assessment for the main
line is based on the amount of footage crossed, or that
it crosses the property. This has also been verified by
the engineering department, as being the usual procedure,
but that this case might be different.
"I believe I am entitled to just consideration on lower
sewer assessments, due to not having benefit of full sewer
frontage, or even half. Will you please advise on this
matter at your earliest convenience?
"Thank you very much fot' your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
(s) JACKW. W1CKEN"
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RESOLUTION
No. 3118
INDEXED
"February 18, 1959
"Nr. Jack W. Wicken
1612 South Fourth Avenue
Arcadia, California
pear Mr. Wicken:
SUBJECT: Fourth Avenue Sewers
"We have considered your letter regarding the installation
of sewers on Fourth Avenue. Ordinances of the City of
Arcadia require that main lines be extended to a point ten
feet up stream of the lower lot line of any property at the
upper terminal of a sewer line. To have extended the
Fourth Avenue sewers further north would have benefited
only your piece of property.
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"The extension of the main line at the price paid would
have cost $4.50 per lineal foot. The maximum extension
possible would have been 50 feet which would have cost
an additional $225.00 plus the pro rata share of incidental
expenses against your property alone.
"At the time of the design of t:he sewers, it was felt
this cost would be greater than the cost of the additional
sewer laterals. The only property benefited by this
additional expenditure would have been your property.
"Your letter has been forwarded to the Assessment Engineer
and to the Attorney handling this matter, who are responsible
for the spread of the assessment:. They will confer with us
as to what method should be used in making this assessment.
"Very truly yours
C. E. LORTZ
Director of Public Works"
The Director of Public Works continued that subsequently the
matter was handled by the Staff; that the matter had been spread
on the basis of benefit, the benefit in this case being predicated
upon equal usage; that the condition complained of by Mr. Wicken
was one peculiar to the plans by reason of prior construction.
No other person desiring to be heard, Councilman Balser moved
that the hearing be closed. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser then moved
that the Council overrule and deny all protests both written and
oral, and that the assessment proceedings proceed. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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Councilman Camphouse commented that in the future it might be
beneficial for the Staff to acquaint all people, affected of all
potentialities in matters such as this.
The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3118, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
OF FOURTH AVENUE."
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3118 be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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ORDINANCE
No. 1053
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3113
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RESOLUTIONS
No. 3115
3116 and
3117
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3118 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1053, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS 'ANNEXATION NO. l7-A, SOUTHWEST
ARC AD IA INHAB ITED . "
Councilman Reibold moved that
Ordinance No. 1053 be waived.
Camphouse and carried on roll
the reading of the full body of
Motion seconded by Councilman
call vote as follows:
AYES: CouncUmen Balser,Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No. 1053 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 presented, discussed and read the tItle of
Resolution No. 3113, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS ON BONDS TO
BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENTS UPON LANDS IN VEHICLE PARKING
DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY."
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of Resolution No. 3113 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. 3113 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carri,ed on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser', Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney stated that the next three resolutions on the
agenda, to wit: Resolutions No's 3115, 3116 and 3117, pertain to
another assessment district for the installation of sanitary sewers
in Woodruff Avenue and Woodruff Place. He then proceeded to read
the title of Resolution No. 3115, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT
PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WOODRUFF AVENUE AND
WOODRUFF PLACE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
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RECESS
LOT SPLIT
No. 240
(tentative)
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LOT SPLIT
No. 241
(Tentative)
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The Director of Public Works explained the plans and specifications
and the general nature of the improvements. Councilman Camphouse
stated that he would not want to approve this proceeding until he was
assured this was what the people in the area wanted, and the Director
of Public Works stated that he would ascertain for a certainty whether
the two end property owners are satisfied; also whether it would be
more equitable to base the formula of assessments on a front footage
or unit basis.
It being the consensus of the Council that the above procedure would
be most satisfactory, Mayor Phillips requested that action on
Resolutions No's 3115, 3116 and 3117 be held in abeyance.
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Mayor Phillips declared a recess of 5 minutes.
Kenneth Williams, 1731 Second Avenue. Planning Commission recommendation
for approval subject to specified conditions.
The City Clerk advised that a communication had been received from
Mr. E. B. Ingle of 1731 South Second Avenue, the present owner of the
above requested lot split, requesting permission to address the Council.
Mr. Ingle then addressed the Council, stating in part that he objected
to condition No. 2 imposed upon the lot split, specifying that a
12 foot portion of the property be dedicated for the future widening
of Second Avenue. That he would be willing to stipulate that at such
time as the City started work on the widening of said street he would
dedicate the 12 feet providing there would be no assessment imposed for
such improvement.
In the general discussion that ensued Mr. Ingle was advised in part
that he was not being requested to deed the property in fee, but to
grant it for street purposes, he to retain full use of the property
until such time, and not paying taxes on such amount in the interim.
That the City follows this procedure when street improvements are
contemplated and that such improvements are put through at no cost to
the owner. That if he so desired the City would accept a deed tendered
on condition that the initial improvement of the street, with curbs,
gutters and pavement will be without expense to the abutting owner, but
that a future Council cannot be bound.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention
to approve Lot Split No. 240 upon compliance with the conditions set
forth in the recommendation as follows and with the proviso that a
deed may be tendered upon condition that the initial cost of street
widening will not be assessed to the owner:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Dedicate a 12 foot portion for the future widening of Second Avenue. 1
3. Construct a sewer main extension and manhole in Norman Avenue and
a sewer lateral to the property line to serve parcel 2.
4. Remove the existing structures on Parcels 2, 3 and 4.
5. Construct a new garage for parcell.
6. Close the existing driveway located across the new line between
parcels 3 and 4.
7. Construct a new driveway for parcell.
8. Pay $50.00 recreation fee for the two new lots.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Horace E. Hill, 305, California Street.
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman camphouse and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the
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TRACT
No.20952
(Tentative)
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BUSINESS
BUILDINGS
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the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split
No. 241 upon compliance with the following conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Pay $25,00 recreation fee.
Councilman Jacobi moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the second revised tentative map of
Tract No. 20952 located on Magna Vista Avenue, east of Lyndon Way,
consisting of 11 lots, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide an easement for the sewer and street drainage into
LeRoy Avenue, to be approved by the City Engineer.
2. The City should abandon the present drainage easement and
the subdivider remove the structures.
3. The subdivider shall install all street improvements required
by the subdivLsion ordinance.
4. The sUbdl,VLder shall pay all fees and deposLts requLred by the
subdLvLsi,on ol'di,nance, as follows:
4 street lights at $150.00
11 lots recreation fee @ $25.00
23 street trees @ $5.00
$600.00
275.00
115.00
5. The subdivider shall deposit a proportional share of the estimated
cost of opening a future street into LeRoy Avenue, in the amount of
$6,872.00.
6. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements.
7. The subdivider shall grant in fee to the City a one (1) foot
strip at the east end of the street, or a portion of the strip
may be deeded in trust to a title company for recovery of a
portion of the cost of the street work, subject to the
approval of the city.
8. The City shall dedicate for street purposes lot 12 of Tract
No. 19656 at the present end of Magna Vista Avenue.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
At the March 17, 1959 Council meeting discussion was held on the
request of Howard M. Cheney for a three year extension of his existing
variance from the Building Code on his property located at 33 East
Duarte Road where he conducts a real estate business. At that time
Council requested a staff report with additional information relative
to how many places in the areas zoned "commercial" from Santa Anita
Avenue to Fifth Avenue, and from the south side of Duarte Road to the
north side of Foothill Boulevard are in violation.
Mayor Phillips advised that such a report had been received setting
forth in part that there are numerous business establishments in
buildings that do not now conform with the requirements of No. 1
Fire Zone.
After discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the
general level of the community must either be raised or eventually
it will deteriorate. Councilman Jacobi felt that Mr. Cheney should
be given consideration inasmuch as he had complied with the law and
had requested a zone variance. Councilman Camphouse and Councilman
Reibold felt that Mr. Cheney had been treated fairly since his
original request for a variance had been granted for two years instead
of for one year which the Council at that time favored; that he had
been granted time to get his business started. Mayor Phillips
stated that a start should be made to stem the tide of residences
being used for commercial purposes, to which Councilman Balser
agreed.
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BID RESULTS
(Fourth Ave.)
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BID RESULTS
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Councilman Reibold moved that Council deny the request of Howard M.
Cheney for a three year extension of the existing variance on his
property located at 33 East Duarte Road. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion.
Mr. Cheney then addressed the Council and quoted the following excerpt
from the Council Minutes of April 2, 1957: "Councilman Dennis asked
Mr. Cheney how he felt about a two year variance, and then at that
time apply for an extension if he were unable to develop the area
at that time. Mr. Cheney replied that he preferred a longer variance."
Mr. Cheney stated in part that if it were Council's intention to remove
this type of structure from the commercial area they would probably be
used as sub-standard dwellings; that the location of these buildings
would limit the type of tenant.
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Councilman Balser suggested the granting of an extension for one year
although he was not in favor of business being conducted in residences.
Mayor Phillips then called for a roll call on the motion made by
Councilman Reibold and seconded by Councilman camphouse, which was
as fo 110ws :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Councilman Jacobi
ABSENT: None
The following bids were received for the improvement of Fourth Avenue,
between Camino Real and Norman Avenue:
American Asphalt
T. E. Sherlock
Warren Southwest, Inc.
W. R. IHlkinson
Griffith Co.
Osborn Co.
O. R. Benedict
J. E. Haddock
E, C. Construction
$4,762.55
5,053.35
5,311. 00
5,475.35
5,739.10
5,782,50
5,884.00
6,483.65
7,022.75
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and that the contract for the improve-
ment of Fourth Avenue between Camino Real and Norman Avenue be awarded
to the low bidder American Asphalt Paving Company of Monrovia, and
that any irregularities or informalities in the bid or the bidding
process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk,be authorized to
execute a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the
City Attorney and that all other bid deposits be returned. Councilman
Reibold 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
The following bids were received for the installation of cast iron
water mains in Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to Live Oak Avenue
and in Baldwin Avenue from Las Tunas Drive to Live Oak Avenue:
BIDDER
AMOUNT
DAYS
s. E. Pipe Line Construction Co.
Bejac Construction Co.
Industrial Pipeline Co.
Royal Pipeline Construction Co.
Graven & Company
Edward R. Siple Co.
$11,600.00
13,900.00
13,900.00
16,208.00
17,374.00
23,297.00
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RELOCATION
OF POWER
POLE
INDIiXED
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water Superintendent and that
the contract for the installation of east iron'water mains in Second
Avenue from Longden Avenue to Live Oak Avenue and in Baldwin Avenue
from Las Tunas Drive to Live Oak Avenue be awarded to the low bidder
S. E. Pipe Line Construction Company in the amount of $11,600.00;
that any irregularities or informalities in the bid or the bidding
process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the
City Attorney and that all other bid deposits be returned. Councilman
Jacobi 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 Director of Public Works advised that it is desirable to relocate
the power pole in the center parkway of Huntington Drive at
Michillinda Blvd. in order to improve the beautification of Huntington
Drive and the West entrance to the City; that the Southern California
Edison Company has estimated their work to cost $800.00. That the City
would have to extend the north curb and parkway to provide protection
for the new pole at an estimated cost of $750.00 and that he recommended
that Council authorize the commencement of the work and the transfer
from Council Contingency Fund of $1550.00 to the proper account for
such purpose.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and authorize the commencement of work
to relocate the power pole in the center parkway of Huntington Drive at
Michillinda Blvd. and that the sum of $1550.00 be transferred from
Council Contingency fund to the proper account for such purpose. Council-
man Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMPLETION Councilman Balser moved that the Council approve the recommendation of
OF WORK the Director of Public Works and accept the work under contract with
(Huntington Moulder Brothers for the beautification of Huntington Drive project and
Drive authorize final payment in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
Beautification)Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
INDSXliI) vote as follows:
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DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS ON
HUNTINGTON
DRIVE IVS f
FLOOD CONTROL
AGREEMENT
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Director of Public Works explained that the leaching of the mortar to
the normal chemical process causes the white residue to be more apparent
at the joints and wall on the face of the structure. This condition
will gradually diminish and disappear in about a year and a half.
Motion by Councilman Reibold that Council accept the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney,
providing for the cooperation between the City of Arcadia and the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the design and
construction of the 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue projects within
the City of Arcadia; said agreement providing reimbursement to the
Ci.ty for the expenses involved in the preparation of plans and
specifications for the subject storm drain projects, subject to a
maximum limit on each of the two projects proposed in the preliminary
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RELEASE OF
CASH BOND
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LOT SPLrrS
(Final)
No's 235 Cf4Q:t-
and 239 1-5'''''
report prepared by the Chief Engineer of the Flood Control ,District; ,
that the maximum limits are $40,918.97 for Project No. 404 and
$34,667.27 for Project No. 405; and that the said agreement be
tendered together with a letter to be drawn by the City Attorney
specifying that Paragraph 3 of Page 4 of said agreement shall be
interpreted by all parties to mean that the things therein required
to be done by the City shall not require the City to incur costs or
expenses other than the cost of relocation of city-owned water
facilities as therein provided. 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
Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize the City
Controller to return to the Harvey Construction Company the amount of
$4000.00 now being held by the City as a cash bond guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of improvements in Tract No. 20463 - Louise
Avenue, south of Longden Avenue, said tract having been given final
approval and the streets accepted for maintenance by the City on
March 17, 1959:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendations
of the Director of Public Works and that final approval be granted
the following:
Lot Split No. 235 - Don F. Richardson, 21 W. Duarte Road
Lot Split No. 239 - Dr. Jules Lamer, 1406 South Santa Anita Ave.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
(Replacement Councilman Jacobi moved that Council approve the request of the
and relocation City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water Superintendent and authorize
of water mains)the City Clerk to call for bids for the replacement and relocation
of water mains and appurtenances across the proposed Santa Anita
-:t.fi.<,1 Wash - Sierra Madre Wash Inlet in accordance with plans and
specifications as presented and approved by the Council, said bids
to be returned April 20, 1959 at 11:00 A.M. and acted upon by the
Council at the regular Council meeting of April 21, 1959; that an
account in the amount of $6,838.22 be established from Water Funds;
that a portion of this money to be abatements receivable and to be
reimbursed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers under Contract No.
DA-04-353-CIVENG 59-65 in the amount of $5,592.53, leaving a balance
of $1,245.69 to be absorbed by the City for the depreciated value of
the existing facilities; this to implement the City's contract with
the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers approved by the Council on March
17, 1959. 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
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of
th~ Oirector of Public Works and approve the specifications for the
removal of 36 dead or dangerous trees in the City, and authorize
the City Clerk to call for bids for such work to be returned
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April 20, 1959 at 11:00 A.M. and acted upon by the Council at the
regular Council meeting of April 21, 1959.
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and approve the specifications for the removal
of 98 trees in the City, located in the center parkway, 'the east parkway
and the west parkway on Santa Anita Avenue, south of Duarte Road and
North of Live Oak Avenue, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids
for such work to be returned April 20, 1959 at 11:00 A.M. and acted upon
by the Council at the regular Council meeting of April 21, 1959.
In accordance with Section 20 of Ordinance No. 737, providing that
refunds shall not be made except in the case of written claims for
refunds in excess of $12.00, it being the Council's discretion to
refund not more than 75% of the unused portion of the fee paid,
Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Business License Officer and
authorize refunds of the unused balances of 1959 license fees as follows:
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H. J. Quist, former owner of Quist's
1309 South Baldwin
$10.12
G. E. Davenport, former owner of
West Arcadia Shirt Laundry,
INDE)rl"'r
713 W. Duarte
$13.50
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacob1, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager Pro Tempore adv1sed that in compliance wl,th the
request of Councilman Jacobi as to the feasibility of establishing
a collection office In downtown Arcadia or other parts of the C.ity
for the convenience of persons paying their water bills over the
counter, a report had been prepared by the City Treasurer, and is
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
That arrangements could be made with banks to collect these payments
for a collection charge of 5 cents per bill, which would cost the City
about $37.00 per month and would not lessen the workload in the
Treasurer's office. He pointed out that because the City has a penalty
provision in its ordinance, there would probably be disputes as to
time of payments through these outside agencies, and that the report
is submitted without recommendation from the staff, since it is
simply a question of policy as to whether or not the change should
be made for the convenience of a few persons.
After a general discussion by the Council it was their consensus
that the idea was feasible but that it needed further thought.
Whereupon Mayor Phillips ordered the matter tabled.
Request of the City Manager Pro Tempore for authorization to
prepare specifications and advertise for quotations to be submitted
by private concerns for the monthly maintenance of all the CHyt,s
public grounds, consisting of approximately 17.53 acres of lawns
and yards. He advised that such maintenance work is presently being
performed by an average of seven men full time at a cost of approxi-
mately $2,780.00 per month exclusive of materials, vehicles and
equipment costs, and that these requested quotations would be subject
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to rejection and would not bind the City if the cost is found to be in
excess of the City's present maintenance costs.
Mayor Phillips stated that it is one of management's duties to attempt
to discover ways and means of lessening the cost of all servi.ces if
possible and that when quotations; as requested above, are received,
they will be reviewed by the Council.
The City Manager Pro Tempore reported that in compliance with Councilman
Camphouse's recent suggestion that the staff review the new insurance
program recently initiated by the Arcadia School Board, written material
outlining the entire insurance program had been received from the School
Board and the independent insurance agents and brokers representing the
School Board.
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He further outlined that the School Board appoints one broker as a
broker of record, who then appoints a committee to assist him in study-
ing the school program. The broker of record and the committee then gets
quotations from all the participating agents and brokers on the
insurance policies; for his services the broker of record gets 30% of
the commission, the writing agent gets 5% of the total commission and
the remaining commission is placed in a trust fund for distribution of
equal shares to all participating agents and brokers. That the program
has merit but also has some drawbacks and that it is the recommendation
of the staff that the City wait about a year to see how this new
program is working out; that Council authorize the staff to proceed in
the usual manner of putting insurance out to bid through all agents.
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council that
the recommendation of the staff be accepted and that the City take no
other action at this time but continue in the usual manner of'putting
policies that are coming due out for bid through all agents and that
in a year the School Board insurance program again be studied.
(a) In accordance with their written requests, Mayor Phillips ordered
held in abeyance until final action is taken on the modification of
Ordinance No. 990, the public hearings on zone variance applications,
scheduled for April 21, 1959, of Mr. Philip C. Cain, 1320 S. 2nd Avenue,
and G. G. Meade, 1234 South Second Avenue.
(b) Communication from Mrs. J. J. McGrath, 2324 El Capitan, requesting
consideration be given the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the
parking of trailers in front of and on the front lawns of residences
in Arcadia.
A general discussion ensued. The City Attorney advised that El Monte's
zoni.ng ordinance has a proviso defining permanent storage as parking or
storage without removal for a period of 24 consecutive hours and then
prohi.bits the permanent storage of any type of vehicles, boats,
tral.lers, house trailers, airplanes, etc,. in any required front or
side yard, which would preclude a person from storing a trailer, house
or boat in a front or side yard. Mayor Phillips stated that Council
appreciates receiving the type of constructive criticism as offered
by Mrs. McGrath, and Councilman Camphouse suggested that this matter
be referred to the Planning Commission; that the City Attorney confer
with them on the matter and also furnish them with a copy of the
above referred to El Monte ordinance. Councilman Balser suggested
that the Staff communicate with Mrs. McGrath and advise her of the
action taken.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council approve the
application of M.A.C. Vendors, Inc., 2775 West Pico Boulevard, Los
Angeles, California, for a renewal of a business permit for the
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COMMISSION
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operation of four skill games at 151 E. 'Huntington Drive, and that
the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, applicable to
previously licensed businesses, be waived. Said motion seconded
by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that permission be granted the Arcadia-Monrovia
Valley Cab Company to replace si,x 1951 taxicabs under their present
permit with six 1957 cabs in accordance with their request.
Councilman Camphouse also suggested that the Staff bring to the
attention of the above company the fact that they still have in
operation some 1941 vehicles and ascertain the company's plan for
rep lacement.
Councilman Balser moved that the City Clerk be authorized to refund
the unused portion of investigation fees deposited by the following
when making application for business licenses:
$18.75 1-<l~t.
18.00 '+'1,"
18.75 ~ ~ 4.
18.75 10M
Alex Avour'is
R. E. Dunne
Harvey Kirby
E. Fred Ross
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 Staff was requested to consider retaining additional amounts
from the investigation fee to cover costs of time and work involved
by other departments.
Mayor Phillips ordered filed notices from the County Boundary
Commission that the following cities have filed annexation
proposals, since they have no effect upon the City of Arcadia:
IND"".iftO. 31 to the City of Monrovia
IND"",,;lo . 32 to the City of Monrovia
IND"".,!'lO. 33 to the City of Monrovia
No. 44 to the City of Industry
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No. 184 to the City of El Monte
j:~I1)L1"x~No G 188 to the City of El Monte
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Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Madinger, 910 South Fourth Avenue, addressed the
Council, requesting relief from the fact that they could not receive
a bui.lding permit to construct a dwelling on the property adjacent
to their pt'esent home because of insufficiency of square footage.
They added that they had been under the impression that this was a
separate loc when they purchased it; that during the years they have
'been paying for this loc they had been paying separate tax bills and
separate sewer assessment chargesG
The City Attorney staced that both he and Mr. Talley, Planning
Commission Secretary, had conferred at length with Mr. and Mrs.
Madinger; that originally this was all one lot and years ago was
divided inco cwo parcels; that there have been a number of transfers
back and forth and that Mr. and Mrs. Madinger purchased the property,
receiving one deed for the two parcels. That he had explained to
them that there have been different periods of time some years ago when
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they could have built on this lot, or had their purchase been of record
a certain period within 1940; that the subject lot has a 55 foot frontage
on Fourth Avenue by 93.85 feet deep, in an area where the lots run 80
to 90 feet frontage for the most part; that the building ordinance now
prohibits building on lots less than 7500 square feet and that the subject
lot figures out to less than 5000 square feet, and that they did not
come within any of the exceptions in the ordinance for building on a
sub-standard lot.
A general discussion ensued and it was suggested to Mr. and Mrs.
Madinger that one remedy would be to try to acquire additional land
from one of the adjacent lot owners in order to make the lot in
question come up to size; or apply for a variance from the provisions 1
of the zoning ordinance; or for the Council to amend the zoning
ordinance. To Mr. and Mrs. Madinger's complaint that all these
procedures would take time and that they had no assurance that they
would receive a variance after so doing, they were informed that Council
could not proceed any other way legally.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
COMPLETION
OF WORK
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ADJOURNMENT
MotIon by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and approve the work of H. M. Keller Co. ,Inc.
as completed under contract with them for the construction of the
Central Fire Station on Santa Anita Avenue and authorize final payment
to be made thirty five days after this acceptance in accordance with
the contract.
Councilman Reibold moved that the City Library be permitted to hold a
book sale on its front lawn of books that have been donated to them,
said sale to be held on April 23, 1959. Councilman Camphouse seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse moved that as the Director of Public Works has
completed his six months probationary period his salary of $1000.00
per month be increased to $1050.00 per month commencing Apr~l 1, 1959.
Councilman Jacobi 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 Manager Pro Tempore advised that the Arcadia Mounted Police
have requested $1000.00 for their use to defray the cost of transpor-
tacion to parades and shows, etc. He added that they had received
$800.00 during the fiscal year of 1957-58 and that there is $500.00
currently budgeted for this particular item.
CouncIlman Camphouse moved that since there was already budgeted 1
$500.00 for this matter that an additional sum of $300.n0 be drawn
from Council Contingency Fund and added to the $500.00 in account
No. 109-12, making a total of $800.00, and that this amount be
allocated to the Arcadia Mounted Police for the purposes above
mentioned. 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
Mocion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn.
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