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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 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 P.M., May 19, 1959.
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Thomas J. Spellman, Assistant
Pastor of the Church of the Holy Angels.
Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
None
Councilman Jacobi moved that the minutes of
1959, as submitted in writing, be approved.
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
the regular meeting of May 5,
Councilman Balser seconded
Planning Commission Resolution No. 327 recommending denial of the
application of R. E. Ellis and others for a change of zone from R-l to
R-2 and R-3 on property located on Lorena Avenue and its northerly
extension, and on Haven Avenue and Newman Avenue, east of Lore~a Avenue.
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Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open and inquired if anyone pes ired to
speak in favor of said application. "; II
Mr. Wm. T. Beckwith, 107 W. Huntington Drive, a realtor, representing
the applicants, addressed the Council, stating in part that he felt such
rezoning would inur to the benefit of all concerned. He outlined the
proceedings from the start, commenting that no objections had been raised
at the Planning Commission hearing, and also described the various lots
involved in the requested rezoning. He then requested the Council to
overrule the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
No one else desiring to be'heard either in favor of or in opposition to
the application, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed;
which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.
At the request of Councilman Phillips, the Director of Public Works
displayed a map of the area and pointed out the lots in question and
the ZOnes of the adjacent territory.
A general discussion ensued and it was the concensus of the Council
that basically the primary reason this property would not warrant
rezoning at this time was the fact that as yet the effect of the
contemplated freeway on this area cannot be determined; that under
present circumstances the present zoning is proper.
The City Attorney.then read the findings of the Planning Commission
contained in its Resolution No. 327.
Councilman Phillips stated that though the freeway alignment might later
affect the lots in question, he moved that the Council uphold the
recommendation of the Planning Commission pursuant to its Resolution
No. 327, and deny the application of R. E. Ellis and others for a
change of zone from R-l to R-2 and R-3 on property located on Lorena
Avenue and its northerly extension, and on Haven Avenue and Newman
Avenue, east of Lorena Avenue. Councilman Camphouse seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
,Planning Commission Resolution No. 328 recommending denial of the
application of the Estate of Otto D. Harris for a change of zone from
R-l to R-3 on a single lot located at 14 East Newman Avenue.
Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open and to his inquiry as to whether
anyone desired to speak in favor of the application Mrs. Bonnie H. Smith,
15 East Colorado Boulevard, addressed the Council, stating that she
resided on the property adjacent to the lot in question; that her lot is
zoned R-3 and that she is in favor of the requested rezoning. The
Director of Public Works directed the Council's attention to the lot in
question on a map.
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No one else desiring to be heard in favor of the requested rezoning"
Mayor Reibold inquired if anyone desired to speak in opposition to said
rezoning. No one desired to speak; however, the Deputy City Clerk
advised that she had received a protest to the R-3 rezoning from Mrs.
E. Christensen, 26 Newman Avenue, which was then read.
Councilman Balser then moved that the hearing close, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser stated that all the property to the east of the lot in
question is zoned R-l; that at the present time the lot in question
actually could be developed R-2 due to its permissible transitional use
as it is adjacent to R-3; that he agreed with the Planning Commission that
making it R-3 would make the next lot a transitional R-2, and so on'into
a nice residential area, and for that reason he moved that the Council
uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the
application of the Estate of Otto D. Harris for a change of zone from
R-l to R-3 on a single lot located at 14 East Newman Avenue, pursuant to
its Resolution No. 328. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion,and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi., Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the application of Paul Mnoian
(dba Nu-Way Rubbish Company) for a business permit to collect refuse from
commercial establishments, and inquired if anyone desired to speak in
favor of the application.
Mr. Paul N. Mnoian, 501 Arbolada Drive, Arcadia, the applicant, addressed
the Council, stating that at the present time he is operating out of
Pasadena and collects rubbish and garbage in Pasadena and adjacent cities;
that he feels he can render better service in Arcadia at a lower price I
than is presently charged by the City Refuse Company licensed by the
City of Arcadia; that said City Refuse Company is undercutting him in'
Pasadena and is charging residents of Arcadia too much for their service
in order to make up their losses of their service in Pasadena.
In compliance with the request of Councilman Camphouse he outlined his
background in the rubbish business, stating that he individually owns
his business, has no partners, and has been so operating since 1946;
that at present he has five pieces of equipment but could get more if
necessary; that he is a member of the Rubbish Collectors Association
and the State Rubbish Collectors.
In answer to questions of Councilmen Balser and Mayor Reibold he stated
that when Arcadia residents request his service he refers them to City
Refuse Company; that he does not solicit business in Arcadia; that he
dumps in Pasadena and Monterey Park; that his rates are $2.00 per month
on commercial up to four cans a week; that residence rates are $1.50
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per month in Altadena and that this rate has been in effect since the
ban on back yard burning.
Councilman Camphouse commented that he understood there are several
commercial rubbish licenses issued in Arcadia and that it is the'free
choice of any business to use anyone of the licensed collectors.
Mr. Henry W. Shatford,(business address: 5920 Temple City Boulevard,
Temple City; residence address: 410 South Drake Road, Arcadia)
addressed the Council, stating that he is an attorney and represents the
applicant; that in his opinion it is mandatory for Council to grant the
applicant his license unless Council can prove the applicant an unfit
person to hold a City of Arcadia license; that the burden of proof is
upon Council; that unless Council does grant the requested license he
will be forced to serve them with a Writ of Mandate compelling them
so to do.
Mayor Reibold then inquired if anyone desired to speak in opposition to
the granting of the requested business permit. No one desired to speak
in that regard.
Councilman Camphouse stated that he thought the matter should be taken
under advisement and a staff report furnished for Council's study, and
he moved that the hearing be continued to June 16, 1959 for such purpose.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the requests of Arcadia
Bowling Court and Santa Anita Bowling Alley for permission to sell
alcoholic beverages on the concourse of the bowling courts between
6:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M., and inquired if anyone desired to speak in
favor of the requested permission.
Mr. Dexter D. Jones, 38 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, addressed the
Council, stating that he is an attorney and represents the two bowling
establishments. He advised that presently bowling leagues are the
economic backbone of bowling establishments; that alcoholic beverages
are sold on the bowling concourse of such establishments in every city
in the State of California with the exception of Arcadia, and that
because of this ban in Arcadia many bowling leagues have withdrawn, or
are contemplating withdrawing, from said Arcadia bowling courts,
which would result in an estimated loss of business to these courts of
approximately $40,000.00 per year. He then presented to the Council
letters from the following, which stated in part that because of the
restriction their leagues would bowl elsewhere:
Lee Sterner, President of San Gabriel valley Bowling League
T. A. Dunn, Secretary of the Air Logistics Bowling League
Wm. A. Ferguson, President of Consolidated Electrodynamics
Corp. Bowling League
Arthur S. Crane, President, Jerry Nash, Vice President and
Alfred A. Levy, Jr., Secretary of Clary Corporation Bowling
League
Carl Large, President of San Gabriel Valley Men's Classic League
Robert D. Suey, President of San Gabriel Valley Service Club
League
Giles S. Hall, Assistant Secretary and Personnel Director of
Consolidated Electrodynamics Corporation
He continued that in anticipation of the two primary objections he
thought would be made to the serving of alcoholic beverages on the
bowling concourse; (1) being minors using the alleys; and (2) that
later these establishments will request permission to serve liquor
on the alleys at all hours, he would answer these objections with
the information that (1) less than 1% of the bowlers on the courts
after 6:00 P.M. are under 21 years of age; and (2) the serving of
liquor during the daytime hours is unprofitable and thus would not
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benefit the operators.
Mr. Thomas Scalzo, Manager of Arcadia Bowling Courts, and Dale ~ickus,
Manager of the Santa Anita Bowl, reiterated Mr. Jones' statements as
to the economic hardship imposed on their business if this ban is not
lifted.
Mr. Robert D. Suey and Mr. Bill Night, members of bowling leagues,
stated that it was the intention of their leagues to bowl elsewhere
because of the present ban.
Mayor Reibold then inquired if there were any written protests and the'
Deputy City Clerk read a letter of protest from John H. Downey, Principal
of the Longley Way School.
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To Mayor Reibold's inquiry as to whether anyone present desired to speak
in protest to the requested permission, the following addressed the
Council:
Rev. Thatcher Jordan, Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd,
e~pressed his regret at the economic loss suffered by the bowling courts
but felt that they are essentially recreational facilities where young
people congregate not only to bowl but as spectators.
Rev. Emerson Washburn, assistant Minister of the Arcadia Presbyterian
Church voiced similar sentiments.
Mr. Edward Butterworth, 1145 Singing Wood Drive, stated in substance that
the theory that because other cities allowed drinking of liquor in the
courts did not necessarily mean that Arcadia should do likewise; that
Arcadia is different and he hoped it would remain so.
It was also stated that many minors in excess of 1%, as stated, attend
bowling alleys after 6:00 P.M.
Attorney Jones, in rebuttal, commented that there are very few
restaurants in Arcadia with cocktail bars that do not permit patrons
to drink at their tables in the dining rooms; that many minors attend
bowling courts in other cities that serve liquor on the alleys and
are seemingly not contaminated; that "if American Youth is going to
drink he will find a way to do so."
Councilman Phillips then moved that the hearing be closed, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously.
A general discussion ensued and it was the conCensus of Mayor Reibold,
Councilmen Phillips and Balser, that the serving of alcoholic beverages
is an area in which Council really should not enter. Councilman
Phillips felt that from a moral standpoint minors do come in contact
with liquor in many places, such as restaurants, driveins, etc.; that 1
it is up to management to keep minors from buying alcoholic beverages;
that this is an "economic-moral" situation and that whichever way
Council decides will doubtless be thought \<rong by someone. Councilman
Camphouse commented that when the alleys were built they were satisfied
with the situation and accepted it and that he saw no reason to change
now; also the fact that other cities allow the sale of liquor on
bowling courts does not mean that Arcadia has to follow "like sheep".
Mayor Reibold felt that consideration should be given the economic
issue involved in that contrary to some belief, the making of money
is "not evil" but is the basis of free enterprise. Counc,ilman Balser
stated that both of these establishments are a credit to Arcadia, but
'that when they started their businesses they agreed not to serve liquor
on the bowling alleys and he saw no reason to change now.
Councilman Phillips then moved that the Council grant the requests of
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Arcadia Bowling Court and Santa Anita Bowling Alley and permit them to
sell alcoholic beverages on the concourse of the bowling courts between
6:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. Mayor Reibold seconded the motion and it ~~ did not
carry_ ' on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: r.ouncilman Phillips and Mayor Reibold
NOES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse and Jacobi
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse moved that Council deny the request of Arcadia
Bowling Court and Santa Anita Bowling Alley for modification of their
permits. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi
NOES: Councilman Phillips and Mayor Reibold
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold declared a five minute recess.
MATTERS' FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY:
ORDINANCE
No. 1056
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ORDINANCE
No. 1057
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RESOLUTION
No. 3130
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1056, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1046 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
He added that this ordinance pertains to the Building Code, and the change
in the fee schedule.
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1056 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Ordinance No. 1056 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser,and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time and read in full
Ordinance No. 1057, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF ANIMALS AND
FOWL ON PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKWAYS IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA,"
declaring it to be an emergency ordinance necessary for preserving the
public peace, health and safety, and that it will take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Ordinance No. 1057 be adopted.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3130, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND
HIGHWAY PURPOSES."
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He added that this is the last parcel of real property required for the
improvement of Fourth Avenue.
Councilman Camp house moved that
Resolution No. 3130 be waived.
and it was carried on roll call
the reading of the full body of
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3130 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
George Fisher, 474 West Walnut Avenue
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 243
upon compliance with the conditions set forth in the recommendation as
follows:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Install a sewer lateral for Parcel 2.
3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
William Hovanitz, 1140 Orange Grove Avenue.
The Director of Public Works advised that the subject property is
located on Michillinda Avenue and is 115 feet by 296.73 feet; that the
applicant has sold the front 226.10 feet, retaining the rear 70.63 feet
to use with his Orange Grove property; that the portion which has been
sold is above the requirements of Zone R-O and that the request is
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission subject to the
following conditions:
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1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Remove the 6' concrete block wall now located in
the public parkway on Michillinda Ave.
3. File a covenant stipulating that Parcel No. 2
shall be held with and used as a part of the property
at 1140 West Orange Grove Avenue
A general discussion ensued wherein the Council questioned the reason
for the requested lot split since this would create an irregularly
shaped lot for the property at 1140 West Orange Grove Avenue and add
area to a lot that is now of much greater area than the other lots in 1
the vicinity. The Planning Secretary being present, advised that the
Planning Commission had not been particularly pleased with the request
but that the parcel facing Michillinda Avenue being above minimum width
and area required by the ordinance they felt they had no other alternative
but to make the said recommendation.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Lot Split No. 245 be returned
to the Planning Commission for further study with, the Staff. Council-
man Camphause seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips moved that Council approve the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and accept for maintenance the work
performed under contract with American Asphalt Paving Company for the
improvement of Fourth Avenue, between Camino Real and Norman Avenue,
and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the
provisions of the contract. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion
and it was carried unanimously.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the final map of Tract No. 20952,
located on Magna Vista Avenue, east of Lyndon Way, containing 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 subdivision ordinance.
4. The subdivider shall pay all fees and deposits required by the
subdivision ordinance, as follows:
4 street lights at $150.00
11 lots recreation fee at $25.00
23 street trees at $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. In the event that Magna Vista Avenue is extended to
LeRoy Avenue with the use of other funds, other than those
acquired from abutting properties, or if the street is not con-
structed to LeRoy Avenue within the next ten years (April 7, 1969),
the deposit shall be returned to Robinson Brothers, their heirs or
assignees, without interest.
6. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements.
7. Lots numbered 12 and 14 shall be deeded in fee to the City.
8. The City shall dedicate for street purposes lot 12 of Tract No. 19656
at the present end of Magna Vista Avenue.
9. Lot 13 may be deeded in trust to a trust company, and a condition
imposed that the amount of $1,011.83 be paid to the subdivider to
reimburse him for street construction if the adjoining property
elects to use the street. The form of the trust to be approved by
the City Attorney. If such a trust is not created, the lot shall
be deeded in fee to the City.
Counc~lman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The Director of Public Works submitted the following report of gas tax
projects:
Projects presently budgeted from State Gas Tax Funds
Project 39
Widening Duarte Road - Santa Anita
Avenue to Second Avenue
$25,517.00
Project 42
Widening Duarte Road - Santa Anita
Avenue to west City limits
$33,000.00
Project 46
Baldwin Avenue
Orange Grove,
cross-section
- Hampton Road to
Reconstruct & complete
$16,500.00
Project 47
Narrow parkway - Santa Anita Avenue,
Alta Street to Christina Avenue $50,000.00
Projects presently budgeted from County Gas Tax Funds
Widen east side of Baldwin Avenue
Naomi Avenue to Camino Real Avenue $10,300.00
Widen Huntington Place along County
Park $10,000.00
Narrow center parkway on Santa Anita
Ave., Colorado Blvd. to Morlan Place $23,700.00
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Recommendation of the Director'of Public Works that the following
projects be included in the 1959-60 State Gas Tax Memorandum of
Agreement.
1. An additional amount of $12,000.00 be included in Project No. 47,
Santa Anita Avenue, to permit resurfacing to Huntington Drive and
reconstruction of portions of curb and gutter along the east side
of the street.
2. $60,000.00 be budgeted for narrowing center parkway of Santa
Anita Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real Avenue, in
accordance with the beautification program.
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3. $40,000.00 be budgeted for resurfacing of major and secondary
streets throughout the City. The actual streets will be
determined at a later date and submitted for approval.
4. $3,500.00 be provided as the City's share of traffic signals at
Colorado Street and Baldwin Avenue as per the City Council action
of May 5, 1959.
Estimated State Gas Tax Funds
Unallocated balance 6-30-59
Estimated to accrue 1959-60
Total
Amount recommended for inclusion
Balance
$ 21,490.80
105,840.00
'$127,330.80
115,500.00
$ 11,830.80
Request of Director of Public Works that the City Council authorize him
to submit the necessary project statements to the Division of Highways
prior to June 1, 1959; that a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the
State will be submitted to the Council at a later date for Councilmanic
approval.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and authorize the inclusion of the follow-
ing projects in the 1959-60 State Gas Tax Memorandum of Agreement:
1. An additional amount of $12,000.00 be included in Project No. 47,
Santa Anita Avenue, to permit resurfacing to Huntington Drive and
reconstruction of portions of curb and gutter along the east side
of the street;
2. $60,000.00 be budgeted for narrowing center parkway of Santa
Anita Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real Avenue, in accordance
with the beautification program;
3. $40,000.00 be budgeted for resurfacing of major and secondary
streets throughout the City. The actual streets to be determined
at a later date and submitted for approval;
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4. $3,500.00 be provided as the City's share of traffic signals at
Colorado Street and Baldwin Avenue;
and to submit the necessary project statements to the Division of
Highways prior to June 1, 1959. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
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Councilman Balser moved that the Council approve the recommendation of
the City Manager; approve plans and specifications for a 1250
gallon-per-minute Triple Combination Pumping Engine; and authorize the
City Clerk to call for bids, said bids to be returned July 10, 1959 at
11:00 A.M. and acted upon by the Council at the regular meeting of
July 21, 1959. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Request of Arcadia Lodge No. 2025 Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks for permission to conduct a "Fiesta" on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, July 10, 11 and 12, 1959.
A general discussion ensued and Mr. James P. Frazer, 600 North Old Ranch
Road, Past Exalted Ruler of said lodge, being present, answered various
questions regarding the contemplated Fiesta, to wit: that it is to be
of the carnival type such as the Temple City Camelia Festival, to be
held on the grounds of the Arcadia Elks Lodge at 27 West Huntington
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Drive; that there will be entertainment by various musical groups;
that civic clubs and other fraternal groups will be invited to
participate and to operate booths, from which food and merchandise is to
be sold; that there will be games of skill and that revenue derived from
such skill games will be used to help defray the expense of leasing
equipment, etc., and that the participating clubs will share equally with
the Elks Lodge in the revenue derived from the operation of the booths.
He emphasized that the games are not to be games of chance but only games
of skill; that they contemplate the hours to be: 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M,
on Friday, 2:00 P.M, to 11:00 or 12:00 on Saturday and 12:00 noon or 1:00
P.M. to an early evening hour on Sunday.
Councilman Phillips commented that this type of fiesta is different than
the carnival type of operation that in the past has not been encouraged
by the Council; that this is similar to carnivals held by the P.T.A. and
similar organizations and that he moved the Council grant the request
of the Arcadia Lodge No. 2025 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
and authorize them to conduct a Fiesta on July 10, 11 and 12, 1959 in
the manner explained by Mr. Frazer; that the hours of such Fiesta are
to be: 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, 1959; 2:00 P.M. to 12:00
m~dnight Saturday, July 11, 1959 and 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday,
July 12, 1959. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
The following bids were received for the construction of a comfort
station and appurtenances in the Wilderness Park:
BIDDER
Robert Paoluccio
Fricke-Barrington Construction
William T. Andrews
W. R. Wilkinson Company
1;ed Tyler
A. J. Beinschroth
Sherwin Electric Service
BASE BID
$6,985.00
7,911.00
7,817.00
8,076.00
8,287.00
8,986.00
No Bid
ALT. #1
$275.00
201.00
400.00
No bid
No bid
245.00
749.00
TOTAL
$7,260.00
8,112.00
8,217.00
8,076.00
8,287.00
9, 231. 00
749.00
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and that the contract for the construction
of a comfort station and appurtenances in the Wilderness Park be
awarded to the low bidder Robert Paoluccio in the total amount of
$7260.00; 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; that all other bid deposits be returned; and that the
sum of $7,400.00 be appropriated from the recreation fund unappropriated
surplus account No. 290 to recreation fund capital projects account
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(Water Main
Installation)
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No. 150-23. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The following bids were received for the installation of cast iron
water mains in Valencia Way from Foothill Boulevard to Hillcrest
Boulevard and in Hillcrest Boulevard from ISO-feet west of Valencia
Way to 100-feet east of Valencia Way:
BIDDER
Industrial Pipeline Co.
S. E. Pipe Line Construction Co.
Pacific Pipeline Construction Co.
Royal Pipeline Construction Co.
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$5,920.00
6,972.00
8,844.00
. 9,085.00
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45
20
45
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and that the contract
for the installation of cast iron water mains in Valencia Way from
FootQill Boulevard to Hillcrest Boulevard and in Hillcrest Boulevard
from ISO-feet west of Valencia Way to 100-feet east of Valencia Way be
awarded to the low bidder Industrial Pipeline Company in the amount of
$5,920.00; 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, Phillip~, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold referred the communication from Mrs. C. T. Adams, 911
North Second Avenue, re Vista Park maintenance, to the Staff.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Council approve the application
of R. L. Polk & Co., 120 East 8th Street, Los Angeles, California, for
a renewal of a business permit for the solicitation of merchants for
advertising to be printed in the City Directory, and that the provisions
of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 applicable to previously licensed
businesses, be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser moved that the City Council approve the application
of Arcadia-Monrovia Valley Cab Company for permission to replace six
1951 and 1952 taxicabs with six 1957 cabs. Councilman Jacobi seconded
the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
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Mayor Reibold ordered filed notices from the County Boundary Commission
that the City of El ~wnte has filed annexation proposals No. 193,
being the northwest corner of Lower Azusa Road and El Monte Avenue,
and No. 194, being south of the San Bernardino Freeway in the southwest
portion of El Monte, since they have no effect upon the City of Arcadia.
No one in the audience desired to address the Council.
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MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
INSURANCE Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and authorize the placing of the following insurance
LNDEXED coverage with the following brokers and insurance companies: (copy of
~.~ quotations received on file in office of City Clerk)
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1: Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
(including fire, theft and material damage on
vehicles owned by the City
Kuhrts, Cox & Brander - Glove Indemnity Co. $12,500.00
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2. Faithful performance bond on all employees
excluding City Clerk in amount of $50,000
Huntington Associates, Inc. - Ohio Farmers
Group - 3-year premium
2,024.30
3. Depositor's forgery bond policy in amount of
$25,000 (excluding forgery by employees)
Harold M. Moore - St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins.
Company - 3-year premium
47.45
4. Valuable papers coverage in amount of $50,000
Huntington Associates - Ohio Farmers Ins.
3-year premium
105.12
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EQUIPMENT
nWEXED
Recommendation of the City Manager that Council authorize the acquisition
of the following pieces of equipment:
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1 Electric Perforator
Treasurer - Office Machines & Furniture 105-20
$ 625.00
1 Electric typewriter
1 Stenographer desk
1 Typewriter stand
1 Posture chair
Personnel - Office Machines &
494.00
218.00
76.00
62.00
Furniture
106- 20
850.00
Installation of plumbing and storage cabinets
in duplicating room
Building Improvements - General City 109-20
2,000.00
1 Two-way radio
Communication Equipment - Police 120-22
565.00
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1 Pickup truck equipped with red light
signal and alternator 2,300.00
1 Two-way radio for instal-
lation in above truck 565.00
Automotive Equipment - Fire 121-21
2,865.00
Total
$6,905.00
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that the items for the Personnel
office were necessitated because of the contemplated separation of the
Personnel office and the Business License office. Councilman Camphouse
commented that although he would not vote against the recommendation of
the Manager's office on the above items he would like to personally
voice his opposition to the increased expense entailed by the separation
of these two offices.
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Councilman Phillips then,moved that Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and authorize the transfer from Council Contingency
Fund of $6,905.00 to the various accounts and for the various purposes
outlined above. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser moved that in accordance with the recommendation of
the City Manager Pro Tempore the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute an amendment to the present contract with Glasser & Miller for
the installation of the two-way radio in the ambulance in form approved
by the City Attorney. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
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RUMMAGE SALE Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
(Arcadia unanimously that permission be granted the Ar~adia Women's Democratic
Women's Club to hold a rummage sale on June 5 and 6, 1959 at 23 East Duarte Road.
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RENEWAL OF Councilman Camp house moved that Council approve the renewal of the
ASSIGNMENT Assignment Agreement for State-Owned Civil Defense Fire Pumper No. 66,
AGREEMENT between the City and State of California, commencing May 28, 1959 and
(Civil Defense)ending May 28, 1960, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute said agreement in Jorm approved by the City Attorney. The City
15-'Y Attorney pointed out the requirement that the City man the equipment
around the clock when called to respond to a disaster call, and pointed
out the probable fire hazard this next summer and its possible cost to
the City. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
SALE TO CITY
OF PARAMOUNT
(Fly-Spray
Units)
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Request of the City Manager Pro Tempore for permission to sell to the
City of Paramount two fly-spray units at a cost of $53.70 each. He
explained that originally the City of Arcadia purchased six such units
at a cost of $83.05 each; that to date only one has been used by the
Fire Department, not for the original purpose of fly extermination,
but for deodorizing smoke-filled rooms; and that if sold, a 2%
depreciation reduction is in order.
Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council authorize
the sale of two of the above mentioned fly-spray units at $53.70 each
to the City of Paramount:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, R&ibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that an injunction suit has been filed in
the Los Angeles County Superior Court (case No. 722647) by the Board of
Water Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, et al vs. San Gabriel
Valley Water Company, et al, for the purpose of determining water rights
in upper San Gabriel Basin; that he recommended Council authorize the
City joining in a formal contract of employment with Surr & Hellyear
as Special Counsel in this matter on the fee basis recommended by the
Lawyers Committee of the Upper San r ',"'~l Valley Water '.."elation.
which he explained in full. He added that he will appear as attorney
of record also but that Special Counsel will guide the overall conduct
of the case. That the initial down payment of such Special Counsel is
$500.00 for the City of Arcadia.
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He commented that such contract not become effective until similar
contracts have been signed by 50% of the water producers of the member-
ship of San Gabriel Valley Water Association and stated that the City
may withdraw at any time from this contract of employment and is
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No. 1058
IND~X~D
RESOLUTION
No. 3131
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obligated to pay only for services rendered up to time of withdrawal;
that upon withdrawal of any membel the remaining members continue to
share the overall expense on the same pro rata basis.
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Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Attorney and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
contract of ' employment of Special Counsel with the law firm of Surr and
Hellyear for the conduct of the suit of the Board of Water Commissioners
of the City of Long Beach, et al vs. San Gabriel Valley Water Company,
et ai, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 722647, on the basis
outlined by the City Attorney; said contract to be in form approved by
the City Attorney; and that the sum of $500.00 be paid to such Special
Counsel as the initial down payment in the prosecution of said case,
said contract to be effective only when 50% of the producers of the
San Gabriel Valley Wat"er"Associacion have similarly signed up. Council-
man Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None" (I
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1058, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION NO. 4 AND SECTION NO. 6 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1016 OF SAID CITY."
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He added that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ordered an
increase in dog license fees and that since Arcadia is under contract
with the County at the present time it is obligated under the contract
to amend its fee schedule accordingly.
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1058 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1058 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: Councilmen Camphouse and Jacobi
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented and read in full Resolution No. 3131,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING DELETION OF RAISED TRAFFIC BARRIERS WITHIN THE
INTERSECTION OF HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD AND COLORADO PLACE FROM THE
PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGffi,AY IN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, IN ARCADIA, BETI,EEN MICHILLINDA AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD,
DISTRICT VII ROUTE 161, SECTION Ada."
Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 3131 be adopted.
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORDER OF
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
(Sup. Ct.
No. 717171)
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ARCADIA,
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The City Attorney advised that the City has been served with Summons,
Complaint and Order of Immediate Possession in Los Angeles County
Superior Court; Case No. 717171, filed by Los Angeles County Flood
Control District vs. Bales, et al, for acquisition, among others, of
some minor parcels owned by the City, and that he recommended Council
authorize him to appear and answer if necessary, and in the meantime,
to negotiate a favorable acquisition price for submission to the City
Counc i 1.
Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Attorney and that he be authorized to appear and answer when
and if necessary in the matter of the Cqmplaint filed by the Los Angeles
C9unty Flood Control District vs. Bales, et ai, Los Angeles County 1
Superior Court Case No. 717171, and in the meantime to negotiate a
favorable acquisition price for the land i~ question and submit same
to the City Council. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney also advised that the City has been served with
Summons, Complaint and Order of Immediate Possession in Los Angeles
County Superior Court, Case No. 719580, filed by the County of",Los
Angeles vs. Anchor Securities, et al, to acquire, among others. two small
parcels owned by the City for the contemplated riding trail up the
Arcadia Wash, and asked the Council's desire in the matter.
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Councilman Camphouse stated that inasmuch as on prior occasions the City
Council of Arcadia, not all of which is the present Council, 'has
encouraged the County to proceed with this riding trail, th~t he feels
it is in order for the present Council to proceed with this, 'and 'moved
that the City Attorney be authorized to appear and answer in this matter
when and if necessary, but in the meantime to negotiate a favorable
acquisition price, which price is to be submitted to the Council.
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that Annexation No. l7-A Southwest Arcadia,
Inhabited was completed as of 1:30 P.M, today CMay 19, 1959); that he
will attempt to have the de-annexation proceedings prepared for the
next Council meeting with respect to the First Baptist Church of Temple
City; that he suggested the elimination from the de-annexation proceed-
ings of any property required for the uniform widening of Baldwin
Avenue in the area; that he will request that said Church offer to
dedicate the necessary property rather than make it a condition of the 1
de-annexation. He added that the City has as of this date, taken over
the maintenance and policing of the streets, police protection of the
area and building inspection as to all neW construction; that the County
will continue to inspect structures for which permits were previously
issued and under way; that the area will soon be withdrawn from the
sewer maintenance district, the County continuing to maintain same for
some months thereafter as the area has been assessed for it; that the
area will doubtless be withdrawn from the lighting maintenance district;
and he suggested that the City Engineer be given authorization to write
to the County authorizing the amendment of the City's signal maintenance
agreement, because under the annexation the City picked up the rest of
the corner of Baldwin and Las Tunas and its signals.
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Councilman Phillips moved that the City Engineer be authorized to
write to the County regarding the amendment of the signal maintenance
agreement on the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive. Council-
man Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that time is running out on Arcadia Avenue and
that if it be Council's desire to proceed with the opening and improve-
ment of Arcadia Avenue, that they authorize the employment of the law
firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to conduct the proceedings, prefer-
ably under the 1913 Act; authorize ,them to employ such engineering help
as is necessary, preferably with the concurrence of the City Engineer
as he will be involved, and to have the initial phases of the proceedings
prepared and presented to the Council at the earliest possible date.
The City Engineer commented that his office is investigating the matter
of engineers very thoroughly, as well as of appraisers, and that a
report concerning this matter will be presented to the Council in the
very near future.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City proceed with the opening and
improvement of Arcadia Avenue and that the above recommendation of the
City Attorney be accepted and the employment of the law firm of
Burke, Williams and Sorensen be authorized for the conduct of the
proceedings, preferably under the 1913 Act for the opening and improve-
ment of Arcadia Avenue. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it
was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, 'Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that the Staff is working on the truck route
situation; that there will probably be no major changes but that it is
necessary that the situation be reviewed, and that a staff report will
be prepared and presented to the Council in the very near future.
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Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize Mr. Gene
Gregg, Chairman of the Library Board, to attend the American Library
Association Convention in Washington, D. C. June 21 to 27, 1959,
funds for such attendance being reflected in the current Library budget,
and that during this trip East Council also authorize his interviewing
certain applicants in the vicinity of Washington,D. C. for the position
of City of Arcadia Librarian:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold presented, explained and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1059, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 58 OF SAID
CITY,"
He added that the ordinance provides that the salary of the City Clerk
of the City of Arcadia shall be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum
of $550.00 per month, payable in the usual manner. That under the
provisions of the Charter, the City Clerk's salary cannot be changed
during an incumbent's term of office; therefore, in order to get the
salary in line it is necessary to do this prior to the next election
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which will be approximately a year from this date; that it in no way
changes the existing salary of the present City Clerk unless she
should elect to run for re-election and be re-elected.
The City Attorney stated that the ordinance as drawn recites that it
does not affect the salary of the incumbent during the present term.
He pointed out that under a recent court decision, in the event a
vacancy occurs and a successor be not appointed but an election held,
the successor would get the increased salary for the balance of the
present term.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1059 be
waived. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1059 be introduced.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse commented that this action might eliminate much,
misunderstanding as far as citizens are concerned, in that it would
establish one figure of $550.00 as the full compensation,of the City Clerk
rather than $350.00 as presently stated, with additional compensation
and allowances of $185.00 for services other than those required by law
of the Clerk.
Mayor Reibold requested a roll call on the above motion made by Councilman
Jacobi and seconded by Councilman Balser, which was called as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Upon order of Mayor Reibold the
journed.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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