HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2,1959
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
(May 19,
1959)
PAKISTAN
PLACQUE
(Phillips)
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( Improvement
Woodruff Ave.)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3132
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 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., June 2,
1959.
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. O. Emerson Washburn, Assistant
Pastor of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church.
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 the Regular meeting of May
19, 1959, as submitted in writing, be approved. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Reibold acknowledged the presence of Mr. Ali Ashraf, Deputy
Secretary of the Ministry of Rehabilitation of Pakistan.
Councilman Camphouse presented to Councilman Phillips a placque bearing
the signature of each Councilman, the City Manager and the City Clerk,
expressing the gratitude of his fellow citizens for his devotion and
service to the City as Mayor from 1958 to 1959 and as Councilman from
1954, and added that on behalf of the Council he wished to commend him
for his loyalty, not only to the City but to his colleagues and for his
1 eadership in the field of finance and control, which wIll prove a
be,nefit to the City not only during his term of office but in the years
to cameo
Mayor Reibold announced that this is the time and place for hearing
protests or objections against the improvement of Woodruff Avenue and
Woodruff Place as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3127.
Mayor Reibold inquired of the City Clerk if she had the following
affidavits relative to the Hearing, to wit: Affidavits of Publication,
Posting and Mailing, to which she replied that she had same. Whereupon
Councilman Phillips moved that said affidavits be received and filed.
Counc,ilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
In answer to Mayor Reibold's query, the City Clerk advised that no
written protests or objections against the proposed improvement had
been received.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed; which motion
was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney then presented, explalned the content and effect
and read the title of Resolution No. 3132" entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON
WOODRUFF AVENUE AND WOODRUFF PLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 3127."
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of
ResolutIon No. 3132 be waived. Councilman Camphouse seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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HEARING
(Zoning)
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Co~ncilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3132 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission Resolution No. 329 recommending the amendment of
Section 5 (Zone R-l) of Ordinance No. 760 (Zoning Ordinance).
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In compliance with Mayor Reibold's request the Director of Public Works
briefly outlined the proposed recommendations of th~ 'Planning Commission
as follows: That one single family dwelling may be constructed at the
front building line not to exceed two stories in height; must contain not
less than 1000 square feet floor area and must be on a site containing
not less than 7500 square feet of area; that if a portion of the lot has
been resubdivided since June 2, 1949 with the approval of the City,
upon the remaining portion of the lot containing 18,750 square feet or
more in area one additional dwelling may be erected but not more than
two single family dwellings shall be permitted on any such lot; that
the rear dwelling in such case shall not be more than one story in
height and must contain not less than 1000 square feet floor area, must
be on a site relatively the same shape and size as the site of the first
dwelling. That the site size and shape and building locations shall be
subject to approval by the Modification Committee. That approval shall
not be given if the proposed location interferes with a location of a
future street or alley, the location of which has been approved by the
Planning Commission and the City Council. That approval shall not be
given unless 25% or more of the lots in the block are already developed
with two or more dwellings; and that minimum front, side and rear yard
and distances between dwellings remain as now required.
Mayor Reibold then declared the hearing open and to'his inquiry as to
whether anyone wished to be heard in opposition to Planning Commission
Resolution No. 329 Mr. G. G. Meade, 1234 South Second Avenue,addressed
the Council, stating in part that he did not thit;lk Planning Commission
Resolution No. 329 provides relief for owners of large, deep, land-locked
area lots. He then read a letter signed by himself and Mr. Arthur H.
Upham, 1166 South Second Avenue, which he subsequently presented to the
City Clerk, said letter incorporating the following requests: That
the main building be erected on the front building ,iine and contain a
land area of not less than 7500 square feet; that the second dwelling
be permitted if the lot contains a total land area of' at least 17,500
sq~are feet; that lots with 32,000 square feet or more that are land-
locked and where further subdivision, streets or alleys cannot be
constructed, a third house be permitted; that each new dwelling must
have an area of not less than 1000 square feet. He also read the last
two paragraphs from the application submitted to the Zoning Committee.
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Mrs. Wm. Seimer, 498 Mesa Circle, Monrovia, also addressed the Council,
stating in part that she opposed the proposed amendment and Planning
Commission Resolution No. 329.
Co~ncilman Balser moved that the Hearing be cl-o,s,ed, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Phillips.
Councilman Camphouse stated that he desired the City Attorney to clarify
the background that led the Council to consider amending Ordinance No.
990 before the hearing was closed; whereupon Councilman Balser withdrew
his motion.
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The City Attorney then outlined the events leading up to the adoption
of Ordinance No. 990, summarizing as follows, Originally additional
dwellings up to three were permitted in Zone R-l predicated upon the
availability of so many square feet of land on a given parcel. Over the
years amendments gradually restricted the right to build additional
dwellings, such as restrictions as to location, size and shape of
dwelling site; preservation of open areas for future streets or alleys
where they had been approved as to 'location but where no formal proceed-
ings had been taken for their construction. Finally Ordinance No. 990
was an absolute prohibition against the construction of more than one
single family residence on any R-l lot regardless of size unless 60% of
a block was already developed with additional dwellings, the only relief
being by way of variance.
He added that in order to avoid a multiplici,ty of variance proceedings,
the Planning Commission recommended that a new zone be created to take
care of the larger lots; that in his opinion this would accomplish
nothing chat a policy decision would not accomplish, and he had
suggested that the Council es tabl ish the criteria to govern the
,construction of additional dwellings on R-l lots and then write such
criteria in the R-l zoning provisions. That tonight's hearing is the
culmination of the foregoing.
Councilman Balser then moved that his motion to close the hearing
previously made now be in effect. Councilman Phillips seconded the
motion and it was carri,ed unani.mously"
In e general discussion that ensued, Councilman Balser agreed with the
proposed amendment except th~t he suggested allowing a third house if
the total area is 30,000 square feet or more, and requiring the third
house to have the same spacing as outlined for the second house.
Councilman Camphouse felt that the ordinance should not be adapted to
fit the needs of just a few but should be for the benefit of the
majority and' Councilman Phill ips feared that amending the ordinance
might create a "Pandora's Box". He also stated that should the amendment
go into effect, the hardship cases involved should include only those
occuring between the dates of June 2, 1949 and the day the amendment
becomes a la\\l'"
Mayor Reibold stated in part that he would accept the Planning Commission
recommendation as is because it is a compromise" Tha~ the variance
procedure will still be available to any person owning property that
does not fit within any criteria that Council finally determines.
The City Attorney cautioned that in connection with oversized remnants
resulting from future subdivisions, that if the Council does not make
their criteria applicable to future remnants resulting from such sub-
divisions, the Council will in a sense have commItted themselves to
granting to such remnant holders the Same type of relief by variance
that the Council now contemplates as to existing situations since it will
be the Council's action that will result in the oversize remnants.
Councilman Balser then moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission except that added to such recommendation
be the proviso that a third house be allowed if the area is 30,000
square feet or more and that the third house be situated as outlined
for the second house. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES, CouncIlmen Bal ser, Jacobi, Reibold
NOES: Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips
ABSENT: None
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) . The city Attorney stated that this will have to be in ordinance form, and
that such ordinance will be presented to the Couneil at the next Council
meeting.
HEARING
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Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution
No. 336 recommending denial of zone change reclassification from R-l and
R-2 to R-3 of property on the north and south sides of Naomi between
Baldwin Avenue and Lovell Avenue and on the west side of Lovell Avenue
between Naomi Avenue and Duarte Road, and inquired if anyone desired to
be heard in opposition to said recommendation.
The City Attorney mentioned that the proceedings were instituted by the 1
petition of a majority of the property owners in the area and that the
findings of the Planning Commission, as contained in Resolution No. 336,
are primarily that "no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances were
shown applicable to the property; that tnere is st.I,ll much undeveloped R-3
property within the City and it does not appear that public necessity,
convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice justifies the requested
zone change, but rather that the request is premature and not in the interest
of good planning".
The following persons addressed t.he Council expressing their reasons for
the desirability of the requested zone change:
Mrs. Fred Miller, 630 Naomi Avenue: That progress has destroyed R-l in the
area and that it is now an excellent area for R-2 and R-3 (rental units).
Mrs. James O. Warner, 1225 Lovell Avenue: That property on Lovell Avenue
backs int.o commercial property which adversely affects the value of residential
property and that good zoning requires a buffer zone where R-l is adjacent to
business property. He also referred to a communication from Mr. J. L.
Murray for Arcadia Parking, Inc., Department Realty Co., Winton properties,
Inc., Duarte Corporation, Naomi Realty Company and Elrovia Company, in
support of the requested zone change.
Mr. Randall Shumaker, 920 Sierra Madre Blvd., San Marino, one of the
owners of Professional Square, Inc.: That he endorsed this zone change
because proper zoning requires R-3 as a buffer strip between commercial and
residential property.
Mrs. Charlotte Wilson: 626 Naomi Avenue: That the property in the area
cannot sell as residential but would make excellent. rental property.
Mr. John McLaughlin, 515 First Avenue: That he approved the area being
reclassified R-3.
Mayor Reibold t.hen inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the following addressed
the council, stating in part:
F., E. Swanson, 1322 Lovell Avenue: That changing the zone would not 1
improve the condition of abutting a commercial area; that the property
owners desiring the change of zone are those who wish to sell their
property.
Wm. H. Stevens, 620 W. Duarte Road: That he favored the zone change but
felt it should be changed to commercial at this time precluding the
necessity of future hearings.
T. W. Royer, 606 West Naomi Avenue:
those intending to stay in the area
their property.
That the rezoning will not benefit
but would favor those desiring to sell
Ralph S. Kavasch, 612 Naomi: Favored Zone R-l on Lovell Avenue only.
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To Mayor Reibold"s inquiry as to whether there had been any written
communications the City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Michael J. Blake,
written on behalf of himself and other property o\'Oers protesting the
recommendation of the Planning Commission. (Letter on file in office of
the City Clerk).
A general discussion then ensued; and Councilman Phillips felt that the
action of the Planning Commission in this instance was in the nature of a
defensive decision inasmuch as they had heard Council state on various
occasions that there already is too much Zone R-3 in Arcadia, and commented
that in his opinion there is over-building of inferior quality construction
in Arcadia in the R-3 zones. He cautioned Council against making a hasty
decision at this time ~nd suggested that they meet with the Planning Com-
mission for further study on this and similar zoning problems in the City.
Councilman Balser agreed with Councilman Phillips and added that while he
still felt there was too much R-3 he questioned if it was in the right
places; that perhaps there should be C-2 in some locations and remain R-I
in other locations; that he felt a definite planning study should be made of
the area in question and that Council should assist the Planning Commission
in viewing the problem area.
The City Attorney suggested that the Council review some of the City's
ordinances as he felt present-day circumstances necessitate amendments to
certain ordinances.
Mayor Reibold stated that the decision Council makes in this matter will set
the precedent for future zoning; that personally he did not favor apartment
houses in the quantity that are developing and that the most reasonable and
desirable solution of this situation would be to meet jointly with the
Planning Commission in an attempt to work out this common problem.
Councilman Phillips then moved that the hearing close. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further moved that Planning Commission Resolution
No. 326 be placed on Pending Agenda and that Planning Commission
I"vtrl __Resolution No. 323 (recommending Denial of the application of the
Professional Square, Ine. for a zone variance on property loeated at
639 Naomi Avenue) be returned to Pending Agenda, and that Mayor Reibold
arrange a joint meeting between Council and the Planning Commission to
discuss zoning problems in the entire area. Councilman Jacobi seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
MAYOR REIBOLD
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
declared a five minute recess
Councilman Phillips moved that the proceedings in the matter of the
abandonment and vacation of Doshier Avenue be abandoned and terminated
and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution terminating
such proceedings. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE
No. 1058
(Adopted)
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1058, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION NO. 4
AND SECTION NO. 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1016 OF SAID CITY."
He added that this increases the fee for dog licenses to $4.00.
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ORDINANCE
No. 1059
(Adopted)
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RE;SOLUTION
No. 3133
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RESOLUTION
No. 3134
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Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1058 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse 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. 1058 be adopted.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content 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 this fixes the salary of the City Clerk at $550.00 per month
but does not apply to the present incumbent; that it becomes effective only
after re-election or election of a new person.
Councilman Jacobi moved that
No. 1059 be waived. Motion
roll call vote as follows:
the reading of the full body of Ordinance
seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1059 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, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3133, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION FROM
ZONE R-l TO ZONE R-3 OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY."
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3133 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
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Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3133 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Jaeobi and 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. 3134, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION
FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONES R-2 AND R-3 OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY."
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No. 3136
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No. 3137
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No. 246
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Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3134 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3134 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, explained the content and read the title 9~
Resolution No. 3136, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PORTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE'
PROTECTION DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF
ANNEXATION NO. 17-A, SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED WITHDRAWN FROM SUCH
DISTRICT.
Councilman Jac,obi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3136 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 Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3136 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, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3137, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND
HIGHWAY PURPOSES."
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3137 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: C~uncilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3137 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
W. A. Angel, 1709 Claridge Street
Councilman Camphouse commented that he could not conceive of a house
being built on so small an area being compatible with the standards of
the other houses in the area. He was advised by Mr. McLaughlin, represent-
ing the applicant, that the proposed house will be approximately 1600 square
feet and valued at about $28,000.00.
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LOT SPLIT
No. 247
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ZONE VARIANCE
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BUDGET
(1959- 60)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3135
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Robert J. Garwood, 125 East Camino Real
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
unanimously, that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No's 246 and 247 upon
compliance with the conditions as set forth in the recommendations as follows:
No. 246 - 1.
2.
File a final map with the City Engineer
Pay $25.00 recreation fee for the new lot.
No. 247 - 1.
2.
File a final map with the City Engineer
Provide a sewer lateral for Parcel 2.
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Mayor Reibold declared that no action can be taken until time for appeal
elapses on the zone variance request of Earl H. and Edna V. Madinger
to permit the erection of an additional dwelling at 910 South Fourth Ave.
and that this matter will be held over to the next Council meeting.
Since no action can be taken until time for appeal elapses on the request
of Albert J. Miller for a zone varianee ~nd/or special use permit to
allow an addition to the existing mortuary located at 500 South First Ave.
Mayor Reibold ordered the matter held over to the next Council meeting.
The City Mana,ger submitted the proposed budget for the 1959-60 fiscal year
and presented three copies to the City Clerk which will be open for
inspection to the public. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded
by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that a
public hearing on the budget be set for June 16, 1959 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold commented that the proposed budget is within the tax rate
structure of $1.10 per $100 assessed valuation and that sufficient amounts
were included to allow an increase of 2~% in the wages and salaries of all
classified and unclassified employees as a eost-of-living adjustment.
Councilman Camphouse commended thE City Manager, the City Manager Pro
Tempore and the staff in the preparation of this budget.
Motion by CouncIlman camphouse., sccona"ll by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the ~lanningCommission be accepted
and the request of the Santa Anita Girl S~out Council for an extension of
time until October I, 1959 for removing the old building from their
property at 590 South Third Avenue be granted.
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that a petition had been received
signed by property owners on Anita Crest Drive and Andrea Lane requesting
action to force the completion of a dwelling or removal of same at 1819 1
Anita Crest Drive. He continued that the owners and the contractor were
involved in a lawsuit and this matter has just recently been terminated;
that the owners are now in the process of bringing the partially completed '
building up to Code standards and building should be resumed in approxi-
mately 30 days. Mayor Reibold ordered the petition filed.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3135, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE."
He added that the adoption of this resolution will authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a memorandum of agreement between the City and the
State of California in accordance with a project statement submitted to the
Council at the May 19, 1959 Council meeting for proposed expenditure of the
engineering allocation to cities for the fiscal year 1959-60.
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Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3135 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3135 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
It was moved by Councilman Jacobi and seconded by Councilman Phillips and
unanimously carried that the Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and authorize the preparation of plans and
specifications for the 1959-60 street resurfacing program.
Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the Library Board and approve the establishment of a Children's Clerk;
that the proposed budget plan for the library department be modified to
reflect this new position to be effective as of July 1, 1959. 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 Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Clerk and that she be authorized to advertise for bids for the
publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published
in a newspaper of general eirculation during the ensuing year; said bids
to be opened June IS, 1959 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. and presented to Council
on June 16, 1959. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
unanimously.
BANNERS Councilman Balser moved that the request of the Los Angeles County Fair
(L. A. County Association to hang banners across Arcadia streets during the forthcoming
Fair) annual Fair be approved subject to approval of the Director of Public Works
IND~D as to the type of installation and location and insurance to be furnished.
A' P.J..U"'''rsaid motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
~. t.().N.~as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
10UNTY INDEXED Mayor Reibold ordered
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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filed the
Monte and
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notices from the
San Gabriel have
upon the City of
County Boundary Commission
filed annexation proposals,
Arcadia.
No one in the audience desired to address the Council. Mayor Reibold called
for:
MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS
TREE
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Upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works regarding tree removal
on Santa Anita Avenue (between Duarte Road and Live Oak Avenue) Councilman
Jacobi moved that the Council approve the appropriation of $3,988.00 from
the Unappropriated Surplus Account No. 290 in the General Fund to the Capital
Projects Account - Tree Removal - No. 602. Said motion seconded by Council-
man Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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REMOVAL OF OLD
FIRE AND
POLICE
BUILDING
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SALE OF
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QU ITCLAIMS
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphous~, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Upon questioning by Councilman Camphouse regarding tree removal and the
replacement thereof, the Director of Public Works advised that the program
is going ahead as rapidly as possible and that new trees are being planted
at the present time. The possibility of sidewalks on Santa Anita Avenue
from Duarte Road south was also discussed.
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that in connection with the removal
of the old police and fire facilities on Wheeler Street the following
quotations had been received for the removal of the building:
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Ace Moving and Wrecking Company
Hazard House Wrecking Company
"~~Ue House Wrecking Company
$3000.00
2470.00
2200.00
Couneilman Phillips moved that the low bid being below the $3000.00 figure
set forth in the City Charter that formal bids be waived and that the
City Manager be authorized to proceed with the demolition of the abandoned
police and fire stations at 22 Wheeler Street and that $2200.00 be trans-
ferred from the Council Contingency Account No. 109-l9b to Capital Projects
Account-Demolition ~f Buildings No. 603. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Camphouse and cart led on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Upon recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore Councilman Camphouse
moved that the Council grant the request of the American Legion, Post
No. 247, to sell fireworks; that the $1500.00 license fee be refunded to
the applicant upon the stipulation that a fireworks display be conducted
in the County Park on the night of July 4, 1959; and that Section 18, of
Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance No. 823"be waived. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and earried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Quitclaim of Covenant whereby the City releases all of
its right, title and interest in and to the east 62 feet of Lot 66 of Tract
No. 6509 acquired by the City under a certain Declaration of Covenant
executed January 26, 1959 by Clyde G. Wahlborg and Margaret L. Wahlborg and
recorded on January 27, 1959:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Elmer Bensen and Esther A. Bensen of
all of its right, title and interest in and to certain property described in
said Quitclaim Deed acquired by the City by virtue of a grant of easement
dated December 30, 1953 and recorded January 18, 1954:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Raoul E. James and Natalie B. James of
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STATE BOARD
OF
IQUALIZATION
AMENDMENT TO
GREEMENT
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PAYMENT TO
SPECIAL
COUNSEL
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Avenue) (, "-
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EMPLOYMENT
OF SPECIAL
COUNSEL
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all of the City's right, title and interest in and to that certain storm
drain easement across that certain real property described in said Quitclaim
Deed acquired by the City by virtue of the dedication of such easement by
the execution, acceptance and recordation of the subdivision map of
Tract No. 19656 on May 21, 1954:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Attorney and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amend-
ment of Agreement for State Administration of Local Sales and Use Taxes in
form approved by the City Attorney, which amendment provides that all local
taxes collected under the provisions of the City ordinance shall be trans-
mitted to the City periodically as promptly as feasible, thus permitting the
State Board of Equalization to distribute the sales tax on an estimated basis,
adjusting Same quarterly:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that statement in the amount of $350.00
submitted by the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, Special Counsel
employed in the matter of the improvement of Fourth Avenue, which has been
concluded, be approved and payment authorized:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Attorney
be accepted and that Council authorize the employment of the law firm of
Burke, Williams & Sorensen as special Counsel in the matter of the opening
and improvement of Arcadia Avenue under the Municipal Improvement Act of
1913, upon the terms and conditions outlined in their letter of May 28,
1959, on file in the office of the City Clerk:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute an agreement in form approved by the City Attorney retaining the
engineering firm of Alderman & Swift to perform engineering services
necessary to accomplish the opening and improvement of Arcadia Avenue;
that said services be upon the basis that said firm of Alderman & Swift
would charge the City a fee of $6700.00 to prepare the plans and
specifications, estimates, reports; prepare assessment diagrams and
property descriptions, as well as attend hearings required and contemplated
under the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913; that the
City is to pay $18.25 per hour for a three-man survey party; $15.00 per
hour for a two-man survey party, plus actual cost of mileage, stakes and
other material as an additional expense over and above the $6700.00:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphotise, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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NEW
LIBRARY
BUILDING
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Councilman Phillips reported that he, together with Mr. Gene Gregg,
Chairman of the Library Board, Mr. J. L. Young, a member thereof,
Councilman Camphouse and the City Attorney have for some time worked on
an agreement for professional services with Mr. William Guy Garwood,
architect for the proposed new library building, and that such agreement
is now approaching finalization. He outlined the provisions of the agreement
stating that it contemplated design of a 20,000 square foot library, with a
possible future explansion area of approximately 10,000 square feet, of which
2500 square feet is to be planned as a permanent community room, the balance
of 7500 square feet to be used for future library expansion.
The agreement provides for a building program phase comprising a general 1
layout of the project; a design development phase which includes prelimin-
ary drawings of site development, interior furnishings and general
construction and cost estimates; a construction document phase consisting
of revised cost estimates, working drawings and specifications and contract
documencs;and a construction phase consisting of bidding process, award of
construction contract and actual construction.
For the main library building the construction cost shall not exceed
$450,000.00 and the total cost of the project shall not exceed $500,000.00
without further approval of the City Council. The contract provides for
progressive payments on the architect's fee of 8% as follows: 10% thereof
upon acceptance of the building program phase; a total of 30% upon
completion of design development phase; a total of 85% upon completion of
construction document phase; and the balance of 15% to be paid progressively
during construction.
He recOlll!llended that the contract in its present form be further amended to
provide that the architecc shall design che addition as an alternate, at
no cost chrough the building program phase and design development phase,
but to provide for payment to the architect for all work done on the
addid,on and subsequent phases upon the same rate as provided for the main
library buIlding; and to require that provision be made for ac,ceptable
alternatives of buUding materials and/or equipment in the bidding process.
Moved by Councilman Phillips that the Mayor and CIty Clerk be authorized
to execute an agreement for professional services with William Guy Garwood,
as architect, in the form presented and amended as outlined by hIm, all
in form to be approved by the Cicy Attorney. Seconded by Councilman
Camphouse and car'ried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CouncIlman Jacobi cIted an incIdent wherein the life of one of his neighbors
was saved by the prompt action of the Fire Department Rescue Unit and the
cooperation of the Police Department and stated that he wished to commend
both departments for their excellent work. I
Councilman camphouse mentioned an article he had read In the May 28, 1959
issue of the Wall Street Journal referring to the utilization of old railroa
stations throughout America and suggested that perhaps the Historical Societ
of, Arcadia could use the old railroad station in ArcadIa for some beneficial
development. The suggestion was given to the City Manager Pro Tempore to
explore.
Councilman Camphouse also commented on the matter of overall planning for
the Ci ty, mentioned earlier in the evening by Counci lman PhIllips, and
suggested chat the Director of Public Works secure a copy of ,he report'
prepared by Stanford Research Tnsti tute regardIng urban re,development
potentIals. Mayor ReIbold added that the study of urban redevelopment and
overall planning was contemplated being a subject at the Mayors' Conference
to be held in July in Los Angeles.
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Mayor Reibold stated that all the councilmen and the staff are, of course,
cognizant of finance, having spent considerable time on the budget and
added that the City must recognize at this time that Council is going to
have to look to sources of revenue, such as sales tax, to help out in the
future becuase of the continual rising cost of living.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Phillips noted that the City's Mounted Police Organization
PHILLIPfNDEXftnhas been to Las Vegas and has returned with its usual first place trophy.
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SIGNALS J, The Director of Public Works reported that the signals planned for the
(Baldwin & intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Colorado Street are not' included in
1 Colorado) the project contemplated by the State Highway Division, but are a separate
. entity; that he has been informed by said Division that bids have been
y4b? received and that the City will be advised when the project is let; that
they plan on completing the plans and specifications for the signals by
approximately January 1, 1960, which will allow time to commence con-
struction so as to stay in the fiscal year of 1959-60.
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Councilman Camphouse brought up the parking problem at the Mounted Posse
Building and riding area; that when shows are held sufficient parking just
is not available; that he would like the Director of Public Works to explore
the possibility of acquiring more land. That perhaps an arrangement could
be made to utilize some of the land belonging to the County Flood Control
District.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon order of Mayor Reibold the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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