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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2,1959 1 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (May 19, 1959) PAKISTAN PLACQUE (Phillips) INDEXED HEAR rnG ( Improvement Woodruff Ave.) /' 1"; , RESOLUTION No. 3132 -:1 ( ~4~~Q , ..~ . ... ,'- ,.."'" MINUTES 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: 1. 6-2-59 -: 4640 HEARING (Zoning) 1'I~S 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). , 1 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. 1 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. 2. 6-2-59 ,~ 1~ 1 1 :4641 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 3. 6-2-59 : 4:642 ) . 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 (Zoning) GJ1) f 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. 4. 6-2-59 1 :' :4643 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 lENDING , GENDA V. \,.1 Doshier l' venue) ~C:J~ 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) INDEXZD 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. 5. 6- 2- 59 ~4644 ORDINANCE No. 1059 (Adopted) INDEXED RE;SOLUTION No. 3133 ;rNDEXED ,5/C{ RESOLUTION No. 3134 INDEXED .j': 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 1 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 $550.00 per month but does not apply to the present incumbent; that it becomes effective only after re-election or election of a new person. Councilman Jacobi moved that No. 1059 be waived. Motion roll call vote as follows: the reading of the full body of Ordinance seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1059 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3133, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONE R-3 OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3133 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3133 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jaeobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3134, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONES R-2 AND R-3 OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." 6. 6- 2- 59 I",""" No. 3136 I'NDEXEb , 7$'q/ RESOLUTION No. 3137 INDEXED' '. 1 LOT S PUT No. 246 INDEXED 753~ :'4645 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. 7. 6- 2- 59 ':464.6 LOT SPLIT No. 247 INDEXLJ;l 1633 ZONE VARIANCE (Madinger) ::f5~J ZONE VARIANCE (Miller) .- 1 ~.~':. BUDGET (1959- 60) 7-;"3"- BUILDING REMOVAL INDEXZt> f;U"^-'..,<~.,-.<-- I ' PROPERTY AT ANITA CREST DRIVE INDEX::!) f' e;-.. , , RESOLUTION No. 3135 1531 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. 1 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. 8. 6- 2- 59 1 STREET RESURFACING fir 1'6 '~I f 1/' LIBRARY PERSONNEL INDEXED ('}j.tJ.....r; 1:Jo~ LEGAL ADVERTISING (Bid Call) :;53.{ :4647 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 OUNDARYP: ~1d"\that the cities of El 'OMMISSION inasmuch as they have AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION " filed the Monte and no effect 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 REMOVAL , ' 5 -1 Il0~ 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: 9. 6- 2- 59 :4648 REMOVAL OF OLD FIRE AND POLICE BUILDING (old) INDEXED }jSP ,,<,,<1 -f"'~ ' SALE OF FIREWORKS 'f"/'/ QU ITCLAIMS (Wahlborg) I!l;)EXED (Benson) INDEXED (James) !LiEXED, 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: 1 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 1 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 10. 6- 2- 59 STATE BOARD OF IQUALIZATION AMENDMENT TO GREEMENT , 1/7:: PAYMENT TO SPECIAL COUNSEL (Fourth 6 Avenue) (, "- ,\,- '" t' . ~ EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL (Arcadia Avenue) ,'A' I EMPLOYMENT ENGINEERING FIRM ,(~:~~~ia pening) , "II . :4649 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 '~ 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 11. 6- 2- 59 =4550 '. NEW LIBRARY BUILDING ,,':, ~ ',.\": 1 COMMENDATION INDEUD P (IlS COUNCILMAN CAMPHOUSE INDEXJ:n {i rV~ 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. 12. 6- 2- 59 :4651 MAYOR REIBOLD INDEXED fl/ 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. rcr 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. RIO HONDO AREA .INDEXED t. ;P 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 ..) U. City Clerk 1 13. 6- 2- 59