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TAXICAB RATES
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 21, 1959
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M.,
July 21, 1959.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Reibold.
Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
None
The minutes of the Council meeting of July 7, 1959 were not presented for
approvaL
At the hearing held and closed on July 7, 1959, on the matter of the
request of Arcadia-Monrovia Valley Cab Company for an adjustment in
current taxicab rates, it was decided that relief was necessary but that
the Committee (Councilmen Jacobi and Balser, the City Manager and the City
Controller) needed additional time within which to study the matter in an
attempt to decide upon the extent. It was therefore passed that the
Committee report to the Council as to its recommendation at this meeting.
Councilman Balser submitted an Analysis of Taxi Rate Increase Proposals
(copy on file in office of the City Clerk) and moved that the Council
accept the recommendation of the Committee and grant a 12.7% increase,
as indicated under Proposal No. 5 of said analysis, to the Arcadia-Monrovia
Valley Cab Company. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
Councilman Phillips commended the Committee on the time spent in the
preparation of the analysis of the various rates and the excellent work
performed. Mayor Reibo1d added that the Council concurred in this com-
mendation.
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content, read the title
and the following portion of Section 1 of Resolution No. 3154, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING RATES FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2715":
50~ for the first 1/2 mile or fraction thereof;
10~ for each additional 1/4 mile or fraction thereof;
10~ for each 1~ minutes waiting time;
25~ for each additional passenger over one and a dismissal
charge of $1.00 for each ten miles or fraction thereof
outside and beyond the City limits of Arcadia.
Motion by Councilman Camp house that the reading of the
Resolution No. 3154 be waived. Seconded by Councilman
carried on roll call vote as follows:
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HEARING
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Abatement
Report)
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No. 3153
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3154 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that on February 3, 1959 Council adopted
Resolution No. 3102 instituting weed abatement proceedings under the
Government Code; that at the conclusion of the hearing thereon Council
ordered the Street Superintendent to proceed with the weed abatement
program throughout the City, pursuant to which properties containing weeds
or other debris were duly posted and thereafter cleaned. That an accurate
account of all charges was kept and the Superintendent of Streets has
submitted his report showing amounts proposed to be assessed against various
lots and representing the cost of removing weeds from said lots in the City
of ArcaoLa for the year 195~-60; that copy of same, together with notice of
the time of its submission to and consideration thereof by the City Council,
has been posted on the door outside the Council Chambers since July 16,
1959, as required by law.
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Mayor Reibold thereupon declared the hearing open and,stated that this is
the time and place for any person to be heard who may wish to object to
any of the charges for work performed.
No one desiring to
no written protests
hearing be closed.
unanimously.
be heard, and upon being informed by the City Clerk that
had been received, Councilman Phillips moved that the
Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 3153, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND
PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF
SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SA}ffi TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS
OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF."
Motion by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3153 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
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Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3153 be adopted.
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
Mayor Reibold announced the presence at the Council table of Miss Kristen
Marie Camphouse, daughter of Councilman Camphouse, and proceeded to read
and present to her two letters of introduction he had written on her behalf
to the respective Mayors of the cities of Tonder and Logumkloster in
Denmark where Miss Camphouse was to reside and attend school as an
American exchange student for six mont.hs.
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Mayor Reibo1d announced the presence at the Council table of Fire Chief
Way.
ORDINANCPN The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
No. 1061 D.eX4'l!Jtd read the title of Ordinance No. 1061, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
(Adopted) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2
OF ORDINANCE NO. 864 OF SAID CITY."
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He added that this changes the number of Health and Sanitation
Commissioners to five instead of seven.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1061 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
IND~J~D Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1061 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
BID RESULTS
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The following bids were received for the purchase of a 1250 ga110n-
per-minute Triple Combination Pumping Engine for the Fire Department:
Crown Body & Coach Corporation
Seagrave-Hirsch, Inc.
Albro Fire Equipment Co.
American-LaFrance
Mack Trucks, Inc.
$33,132.06
34,638.01
34,876.40
35,148.88
36,726.36
The City Manager advised that at the time the specifications were
prepared, a two-way radio for this equipment was not included; that it
is therefore recommended that the bid of Crown Body & Coach Corporation
lILD~ be accepted and in addition thereto an amount of $750.00 be provided
for the purchase and installation of a two-way radio for the said
equipment.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager, the Fire Chief, and the City Controller and that
the contract for the purchase of a 1250-gallon-per-minute Triple
Combination Pumping Engine for the Fire Department be awarded to the
low bidder Crown Body & Coach Corporation in the amount of $33,132.06,
and that in addition the sum of $750.00 be provided for the purchase
and installation of a two-way radio for the said equipment; that the
total amount of $33,882.06 be transferred from the Reserve for capital
Projects Account No. 295 in the General Fund and appropriated to
Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 407, Fire Department Equipment.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Caune i lmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
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No. 255 - Lynn H. Spafford, 1323 Eighth Avenue
Councilman Balser moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split
No. 255 upon compliance with the following conditions:
1. File a final map prepared by a Licensed Surveyor of Registered
Engineer.
2. Pay $25.00 Recreation Fee.
3. Remove all structures from both parcels.
4. Sever all water lines between parcels.
5. Improve present driveway approach to Parcel A. to satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
6. Construct new driveway to Parcel B.
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Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion.
Councilman Camphouse stated that he desired to voice his usual objection
to lot splits that do not conform to the standards of the City, this lot
split being less than the required 75 feet, being approximately 69 feet.
The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
No. 258 - Park Investment Co., 2413 South Second Avenue
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split
No. 258 upon compliance with the following conditions:
1. File a final map prepared by a Licensed Surveyor or Registered
Engineer.
2. Provide sewer laterals for Parcels 2 and 3.
3. Pay $50.00 Recreation Fee.
4. Remove shed from Parcel 2 and other structures from Parcels 2 and 3.
5. Make Parcel No. 2 150' deep instead of 159' deep.
6. Dedicate 60' for the extension of Lee Avenue.
7. Dedicate 1 foot in fee to the City of Arcadia adjacent to Parcel 4
and along the northerly extension of Lee Avenue.
8. Install all street improvements required by the Subdivision
Ordinance; including curb, gutter, pavement, waterline, sewer line,
gas line, street lights and street trees.
9. Provide all necessary rear and side line utility easements.
10. Record a covenant agreeing that Parcel 4 will be used as a part of
Parcel 3 or as a portion of any lot of a subdivision created by the
extension of Lee Avenue to the north as approved by the City.
11. All existing water lines between properties should be severed.
12. City should dedicate Lot 7, Tract 24461 for street purposes.
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
No. 256 - Werner Fuehr, 1001 El Sur Avenue
The Planning Commission recommended denial of this requested lot split
as it does not conform to the pattern of lot depth and area as established
along Tenth Avenue. The applicant was advised by the Planning Commission
that a continuation of the proposed north-south property line through to
El Sur Avenue might offer itself as a better means to split the property.
Whereupon, at the request of the applicant, Councilman Balser moved that
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that Council deny without prejudice Lot Split No. 256. Councilman Jacobi
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilman Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission Resolution No. 336 recommending denial of the
application of the Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church.
ZONE
VARIANCE
(290 West
Foothill) I Upon being advised by the City Clerk that a letter had been received from
I <j~ Rev. Ray E. Hansen, Pastor of the above church, appealing the decision of
pt6 the Planning Commission, Councilman Phillips moved that August 18, 1959
j at 8:00 o'clock P.M. be set for a public hearing on this matter and that
JNDEX~Dthe City Clerk give the required notice thereof. Councilman Jacobi
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
ZONE Planning Commission Resolution No. 338 recommending
VARIANCE ~~ application of Camden Wilshire Company and Southern
AND/OR L~ Company to permit master television antenna at 2122
SPECIAL h:;
USE Mayor Reibold declared that since no action can be taken until time for
IND~ appeal elapses (July 24, 1959) this application will be held over until
the next Council meeting of August 4, 1959.
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Councilman Balser advised that Camden Wilshire Company had received an
offer to purchase Lot 1 in Tract No. 23145 (2110 Canyon Road) with the
understanding that the purchaser would construct and maintain a bridge
across the open storm'drain which adjoins the property in order to provide
ingress and egress to this lot; that he moved that Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the'condition
requiring the maintenance and construction of said bridge by the Camden-
Wilshire Company be modified to permit the condition to be assumed by
the purchaser of the property provided that said Lot 1 of Tract No. 23145
be included in the final report as made by the State Division of Real
Estate. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Council approve the
geometrics of the plan submitted by the Los Angeles Turf Club to modify
the access roads at Gate 5 (Huntington Drive and Colorado Place) in order
to provide better ingress and egress.
lND~After a general discussion Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept
.~the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and approve the
~. ' geometrics of the plan submitted by the Los Angeles Turf Club to modify
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j', 1~,used for inbound traffic only, and that construction details be approved
jvl .~~by the Director of Public Works. Councilman Camphouse seconded the
~~~ ,0 motionand it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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VARIANCE
FROM
BUILDING
CODE
(Ferrante)
Recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Chief Building
Inspector that permission be granted Mrs. Blodwen Jones Ferrante, to
move a small frame office building located at 665 West Duarte Road back
to the new property line to allow the widening of the street.
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A general discussion ensued. It was Councilman Camphouse's op1nLon that
this request did not differ from a similar request made by Mr. Howard
M. Cheney, which request had been denied.
The City Attorney stated that the difference is that this request is
solely for the purpose of relocating a building out of the right of way
which the applicant is willing to dedicate and no change of occupancy is
involved, whereas the Cheney request was necessitated because of a change
of occupancy. He suggested that if Council granted the request, the
variance be limited to the relocation of the building and for no other
purpose.
Councilman Phillips could see very little difference in the distinction
and Mayor Reibold stated that the only difference is in a point of view as
a logical conclusion can be reached in either direction; that in the
Cheney matter the change was from a residence being used for business, and
in this situation it has always been business, it is merely relocating a
business.
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Councilman Camphouse then moved that Council not accept the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and the Chief Building Inspector and that
permission be denied Mrs. B10dwen Jones Ferrante to move the building
located on property at 665 West Duarte Road back to the new property line
on Duarte Road, inasmuch as, in his opinion, there is no difference in
this instance where the City is to get the property and in the Cheney case
where the City had secured the deeds for the various pieces of property
for the widening of Duarte Road.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, adding that if this was a legal
building when it was built, then became non-conforming or illegal usage,
there is no reason for Council to reverse itself and make an illegal usage
a legal usage.
Mayor Reibo1d, feeling it had never been an illegal usage, requested the
City Attorney to rule on this point. The City Attorney stated that the
building is not illegal; that it is presently a non-conforming building
devoted to a conforming use.
The following roll call vote was then taken on the above motion made and
seconded:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: Mayor Reibold
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works, .authorize the plans and specifications, and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the grading and paving
of the former fire station site located on Wheeler Street so as to extend
the existing public parking lots provided under Vehicle Parking District
No.2; said bids to be returned on August 3, 1959 at 11:00 o'clock A.M.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works, approve the plans and specifications and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of various streets
as listed in said plans. That after the receipt of bids, the exact cost
is to be analyzed and the alternate streets are to be included in the
final contract in order to insure the complete expenditure of budgeted
funds. That the program is to be financed from budgeted State of
California and Los Angeles County Gas Tax Funds; and that said bids are
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to be returned August 3, 1959 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. Motion seconded by
Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: NonE;
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works and accept for maintenance the
Comfort Station and appurtenances in the Wilderness Park as satisfactorily
completed by Robert Paoluccio, Contractor, and authorize the final payment
to be made in accordance with the contract documents, and also the release
of ,the faithful performance and labor and material bonds:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Phi111ps, seconded by Councllman Jacobi and carried
unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel
Board and approve a 53-day leave of absence for Melba B. Andrews from
May 6, 1959 through July 19, 1959 as follows:
5-6 to 6-15-59
6-16 to 7-8- 59
7-9 to 7-13-59
7-14 to 7-19-59
29 days sick leave
17 days vacation
3 days sick leave
4 days sick leave
full time pay
with pay
full time pay
one-half pay
And that such leave of absence shall not constitute an interruption in
service:
AYES: Council~n Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of
the Personnel Board and authorize the following:
Establishment of one position each of Street Leadman and Tree
High Climber Leadman.
The proposed class specifications for Street Leadman and Tree
High Climber Leadman.
Raising the salary schedule for Sub-Foreman from No. 27
($380-$463) to No. 30 ($409-$498).
Establishment of the salary schedule for Street Leadman
and Tree High Climber Leadman at Salary Schedule No. 28
($389-$474) .
Abo1i~hment of one position of Equipment Operator and one
position of Tree High Climber on the filling of the positions
of Street Leadman and Tree High Climber Leadman.
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibold ordered filed the communication from the Personnel Board
advising that Mr. James M. Wallin had submitted his resignation to the
Personnel Board as a member thereof, and added that he would write to
him thanking him for the excellent service he had rendered.
BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Jacobi that Council approve the application of
PERMIT IND~James F, Greer (Red & White Cab Co.) for a renewal of a business license,
RENEWAL and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, applicable
J to previously licensed businesses, be waived. Motion seconded by
~~D'\ Councilman Phillips and carried by the Aye vote of Councilmen Balser,
''1 Jacobi, Phillips and Reibo1d and the No vote of Councilman Camphouse.
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Motion by Councilman Camp house, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Clerk be authorized
to refund the following amounts to the following persons, being the
unused portions of investigation fees deposited by them when making
applications for business licenses:
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Mrs. Frances Cremer, 824 S. Santa Anita Ave.
Robert Stearns, 370 S. Craig, Pasadena
$12.75
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(a) A general discussion was held regarding a communication from the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, signed by Frank G. Bonelli as
Chairman, soliciting Council to adopt a resolution in support of the
"Bonelli Plan" re-apportioning the State Senate, and it was the consensus
of the Council that this matter needed further study and deliberation
before Councilmanic action.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the matter be taken under advise-
ment. 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 Camphouse pointed out that in essence the same principal of
representation applies to only five men representing the large County of
Los Angeles.
(b) Mayor Reibo1d ordered referred to the Personnel Board a communication
from Mr. James S. Osborn, Jr., 321 Vaquero Road, regarding the Hayes case.
Councilman Camphouse added that the City Clerk had advised that on
August 5, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. a public hearing would be held in the Council
Chamber on said case, and suggested that she advise the School Board and
the Health and Sanitation Commission of that fact since they were scheduled
to use the Chambers on August 5th and 6th respectively.
COUNTY INDE1Q;JJlayor Reibo1d ordered filed the notices from the County Bw ndary
BOUNDARY1\~,MCommission that the following cities have filed proposals to annex
COMMISSION~~ certain territory inasmuch as they have no effect upon the City of
Arcadia:
Annextion No. 200 - E1 Monte
Annextion No. 49 - City of Industry
Annexation No. 34 - Monrovia
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Mr. William Hoffeditz, Civil Engineer, addressed Council with reference
to the matter of a request for a variance from the building code by'
Mrs. Blodwin Ferrante. Mr. Hoffeditz stated in part that he had been
active in securing the necessary deeds for the widening of Duarte Road
from property approximately 500 feet east of the Mobil Gas Station at
Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road; that it had been his understanding that
the City intended to widen Duarte Road from Baldwin Avenue to Second
Avenue as soon as the deeds were available; that the deeds should be
returned to the various individuals if the variance is to be denied.
The Director of Public Works stated in part that present funds are
earmarked for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue; that the remaining
gas tax funds are not sufficient to widen Duarte Road as extensively
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as outlined by Mr. Hoffeditz; that it might be possible to widen a very
small section of Duarte Road in the vicinity of Baldwin Avenue with the
present funds.
It was brought out that the owner, Mrs. Ferrante, had leased the small
building as a typewriter repair shop; that it was her intention to move
the building back, permitting the widening and improvement by curb and
gutters; that a real estate business had at one time been conducted there.
Councilman camphouse inquired of the Fire Chief if the chemical used in
typewriter maintenance would not constitute a fire hazard. The Fire Chief
stated that it would depend entirely on the amount used,
In answer to Councilman Phillips' query regarding non-conforming usage,
the City Attorney explained that a non-conforming building may be continued
but the occupancy cannot be changed to a more hazardous one; which was
the case with the real estate office on Duarte Road east of Santa Anita
Avenue when it was changed from residence to real estate; that the new
occupancy was in the opinion of the building official more hazardous; that
in the situation now being discussed the use is undoubtedly conforming
and the property is properly zoned, so that any use embraced under C-3
zoning is a proper use. He stated further that the deeds have not been
accepted, and that the staff will advise the tenderer of the deeds that
the anticipated conditions under which they were given have not been met
and that the deeds will be returned if requested.
The possibility of a traffic hazard was also discussed.
Mr. Mel Pratt addressed the Council, stating that he is Chairman of the
Land Use and Development Committee of the Downtown Arcadia Business
Association, that he wished to elicit Council's support for a proposed
development of the downto,<u business area in order to create a modern
shopping center. He displayed a drawing prepared by Architect Richard
Weimer of the proposed area, to be used as a guide, and added that the
focal point would be a large department store building.
After a general discussion, wherein it was the consensus of the Council
that the fulfillment of such a proposed plan would be greatly beneficial
to the area, Councilman Phillips moved that Council give Mr. Pratt, as
Chairman of the aforesaid committee, a vote of confidence in the concept
of the possible future development of Downtown Arcadia and offer him their
cooperation insofar as it .; ~ ':~':.-:~':."": t:heir jurisdiction. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Reibo1d read a communication from Mr. G. E. Easley, 1643 LaRamada
Avenue, requesting Council consider his suggestion made to Dr. William
M. Staerkel, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Staerkel's reply to him,
that the library building be used as school administration headquarters
instead of being demolished. (Letters on file in office of the City Clerk)
It was the consensus of the Council that at this stage a commitment
could not be made, but that Council stands ready to explore the problem
further with the School Board.
Mr. Jack Ruggles, connected with the firm of Seagrave-Hirsch, Inc.,
one of the unsuccessful bidders on the City's purchase of a 1250
ga110n-per-minute Triple Combination Pumping Engine for the Fire
Department, thanked Council for the consideration given their proposal,
adding that he hoped the next time they would be a little lower.
Councilman Camphouse commented that Mr. Ruggles had been personal pilot
to Mr. Winston Churchill during ~n~ld War II,
9.
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OL16M3
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
SANTA ANITA
AVENUE
(Sidewalks)
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PROJECT
APPROPRIATIONS
The Director of Public Works reported that with reference to the suggestion
of Councilman Camphouse regarding the feasibility of placing sidewalks
in the center median of Santa Anita Avenue from Huntington Drive to Live
Oak Avenue, after careful consideration and a study of the site he could
not recommend the action, both from a safety and economic point of view.
He explained that the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue will reduce the
center median to a width of approximately 16 feet, leaving 8 feet in,width
at all of the major intersections and that the roadways will provide for
two lanes of moving traffic and one parking lane. That a pedestrian
would have to cross heavily traveled streets to get onto the sidewalk in
the parkway and recross it again to get off; that a high percentage of
the use of these sidewalks will be by children going to and from school
and that the multiple traffic patterns created at the intersections would
expose them and other pedestrians to extreme hazards. Also that the center
island sidewalks would interfere with a sprinkling system which would
necessarily be placed there for the beautification of said street.
I
After a general discussion, Councilman Camphouse suggested that the matter
be held over and the Director of Public Works added that he would explore
the situation further.
The City Controller reported that the following projects have not been
completed as of July 1, 1959, and that inasmuch as the Charter provides
that all appropriations shall lapse at the end of a fiscal year to the
extent that they have not been expended or lawfully encumbered; that it
is the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Controller that
the balances as stated for the said projects be reappropriated for the
1959-60 fiscal year in order that the projects may be carried to their
completion:
Unencum.
Approp. Expended Obligated Balance Re- Approp .
Beaut. Huntington Dr. 110,950.00 88,956.19 400.00 21,593.81 1,000.00
Baldwin Avenue
Fire Station
.llIDEXlm. ~J,Site Clearing 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
~ Duplicating Room
~ Improvement 2,000.00 664.36 1,335.64 1,300.00
J~ Grand Total 114,950.00 89,620.55 400.00 24,929.45 4,300.00
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and City Controller and authorize the City
Controller to make proper disbursements against each project; and that
any unencumbered balances at the project completion be closed to Reserve
for Capital Projects, Account No. 295 in the General Fund. Motion
secondea by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
I
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and City Controller and authorize the appropriation of
$40,000.00 from the Reserve for Capital Projects, Account No. 295 in the
General Fund, to a Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 501, Designs,
Plans, and Specifications for the New Library. Councilman Balser seconded
the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10.
7-21-59
L44~J.,.;j, ,
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(Project
Appropriations
Continued)
Councilman Camphouse moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and City Controller and authorize the following projects
and balances to be closed to Reserve for Capital Projects account in the
General Fund; and added that this not only represents a savings in amounts
Council appropriated but also represents the attitude of the Council in
most instances of not unnecessarily taking the highroad for improvements
but doing what is necessary:
Civic Center Proiectso
,
I
Approp.
Expended
To Date
633.33
Obligated
Unencumbered
Balance
(633.33)
Furniture & Fixtures
Parking, Walks, Curbs,
Drives, Site Work
Mosaic Treatment
Civic Center Construc-
tion
5,000.00
100.00
96.00
5,000.00
4.00
3,184.43
3,184.43
Total Civic Center proj.
8,284.43 3,913.76
4,370.67
Street Proiects:
Plans for Design Santa
Anita & Huntington 448.00 448.00
Beaut.of Huntington Dr. 110,950.0088,956.19 400.00 20,593.81
Curbs,Gutters,Colorado
Betterments, Live Oak
to Duarte 1,400.00 1,400.00
Betterments, Sycamore
Bridge 10,100.00 10,100.00
4th Ave. Improvement 7,000.00 6,549.83 450.17
5th Ave. Improvement 3,900.00 3,900.00
Total Street Projects 134.562.35 109,843.68 400.00 23,318.67
Fire Station Projects:
Baldwin Ave. Fire Sta. 607 . 28 886.34 (279.06
Baldwin Ave. Equipment 7,331.94 4,989.71 2,342.23
Central Fire Station 15,118.00 1,535.15 13,582.85
Central Fire Sta. Eq. 25,348.40 19,892.75 5,455.65
Prop. Acqu.Central Fire (92.57) (92.57)
Telephone Fire Alarm Sys. 15,500.00 13,960.82 1,539.18
Total Fire Station Projects 63,813.05 41,264.77 22,548.28
Other Projects:
I Wilderness Area 7,237.92 6,651. 00 122.50 464.42
Tree Removal 3,988.00 3,988.00
Demolition of Building 2,200.00 2,200.00
Total Other Projects 13,425.92 6,651.00 6,310.50 464.42
Grand Total 220,085.75 161,673.21 6,710.50 50,702.04
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
11.
7-21-59
OL16~i5
LAND USE MAPS Councilman Phillips moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
11 City Manager and authorize the Engineering staff and the Planning Depart-
.;( ment personnel to continue the preparation of land-use and other maps,
and that a total amount ot $]500.00 be appropriated ($1000.00 for labor
and $500.00 for material) from the Reserve for Capital Projects Account
No. 295 in the General Fund to a Capital Improvement Projects Account
No. 604, Land Use Maps. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it
was carried on roll call vote as follows:
INDEXED rY
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WATER DEFT.
(Compressor)
INDEXIi.'D
Ik f0\9
0~
JOHN F.
PANATIER
(Leave 0 f
Absence)
INDE7~D )
iJ;'J
SPEED
LIMITS
crnX:i1<INI
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and ' I
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and the City Controller and authorize the City
Controller to include in the 1959..60 annual operating budget a compressor-
type unit mounted upon a truck for the Water Department, which had been
inadvertently excluded when said budget was completed; that the 1959-60
operating budget in the Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund be amended to
include the amount of $6,000.00 for said equipment, in Account No. 171-21,
Item If3, and that Major project.s Account No. 171-2 be reduced by $6000.00
to a corrected amount of $104,905.00:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
Upon being advised by the City Manager that Mr. John F. Panatier,
Director of Recreation, had been invited by the Department of the Air
Force to act as one of the instructors on officiating techniques in their
basketball coaches' and officials' clinic in Hawaii and Japan, Councilman
Balser stated that this is an honor to Mr. Panatier and that the City is
fortunate to have him as head of its Recreation Department, and moved that
Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant permission
to Mr. Panatier to be absent with pay during the period from September 6
through September 25, 1959, for the purpose of conducting such clinic.
Motion seconded by COllnci lman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
The City Manager reported that in accordance with the request of the City
Council radar speed surveys and accident frequency study have been made
to determine if the City has realistic speed limits on certain streets
and that the following speed limits recommendations have been made by the
Police Chief:
Baldwin Avenue, between Huntington Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue -
The presently established speed limit of 25 m.p.h. should be retained;,
I
Longden Avenue between Baldwin and Eighth Avenue .. An increase from
25 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. and the street posted accordingly;
Second Avenue between Huntingt.on Drive and Live Oak Avenue - An
increase from 25 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. and the street posted accordingly.
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendations of
the Police Chief and retain the presently established speed limit of 25
m.p.h. on Baldwin Avenue between Huntington Boulevard and Live Oak Avenue;
and an increase from 25 m.p.h. t.o 35 m.p.h. the speed limit on Longden
Avenue between Baldwin and Eighth Avenues and on Second Avenue between
Huntington Drive and Live Oak Avenue:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi., Phillips, Reibold
12.
7-21-59
RESIGNATION
(Water
Superintendent)
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MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE
1
INDEXED
APPOINTMENT
OF CITY
MANAGER PRO
TEMPORE
INDEX.1:.D
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PERSONNEL
BOARD
APPOINTMENT
lND,;;;:XED
I CHANGE OF
MEETING DATE
(Personnel
Boa rd)
RESOLUTION
No. 3156
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The City Manager reported that he had accepted with regret the
resignation of Mr. John C. Hayes as Water Superintendent, effective
as of August 31, 1959, due to ill health during the past year. Mayor
Reibold commented that he would write to Mr. Hayes expressing the
regret of the City at his resignation.
The City Manager requested Council approval for the fixing of an
allowance of 8%~ per mile, commencing July 1, 1959, for all City
employees using their private cars in city business; that the use of
such private automobiles in city business shall be subject to the
approval of the department head as to the employees of each department
and subject to the approval of the City Manager as to all department
heads subject to his appointment, and subject to the approval of the
City Council as to all other persons and employees.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3155, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
FOR THE USE OF PRIVATE CARS IN CITY BUSINESS."
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3155 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3155 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
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and approve the appointment of Mr.
Lawrence W. Larson as City Manager Pro Tempore:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse submitted and moved that the Council approve the
appointment of Mr. James H. Hastings, 960 Monte Verde Drive, to the
Personnel Board, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. James M. Wallin,
said term to run until July 1, 1961.. Motion seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried unanimously.
At Councilman Camphouse's comment that the Personnel Board desired
to change its regular meeting time from Monday to the second Thursday
of each month at 8:00 o'clock P.M., the City Attorney presented,
explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3156,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2831, SETTING THE
DATE AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD."
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3156 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.
7-21-59
'1,~~tf3M7
(Resolution
No. 3156 -
Continued)
FOOTHILL
.{)
BLVD. ",,~
TRAFFIC
PUBLIC AT ,,'1~
, -
ACCIDENTS
WATER
lJISTRICT
lNDEXlm ,
g 11'<6
LOS ANGELES Xl
TURF CLUB (>' \
(S takes Race)
INDEXED
COUNCILMAN
C^r~~~~~I)~\
APPOINTHENT
TO RECREATION
COl1MISSION
(Turner) ,{J
111D~r' '
BUS ACCIDENT
July 14, 1959
lNDEXEQ
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("
INVITATION
I""t
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3156 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser thanked the City Manager for keeping him informed with
weekly reports on the progress of attempting to slow down the traffic
speed on Foothill Boulevard.
Councilman Jacobi commented that it would expedite the efficiency of fire-
men and policemen if the public did not congregate at fires and accidents.
I
Councilman Phillips reported that approx~mate1y 20,000 s~gnatures to tne
pet~tion for tne formation of a water aistr1ct have been secured, of wh~ch
Arcad~a prov~ded about 4,000, and cnac cne pet~t~ons will be submit tea to
the Registrar of Voters for verification, after which they go to the
Board of Supervisors for approval and the setting of a date for an election,
which he thought would be during the early part of December.
Councilman Phillips advised that in accordance with Council's request for
a Stakes Race, the Los Angeles Turf Club had advised that they have
included in their Stakes Program for the coming season the ARCADIA
HANDICAP, a $25,000-added Stakes, which will be run on March 2, 1960 over
their Camino Real Turf Course, and suggested that Mayor Reibo1d write the
Turf Club expressing the City's appreciation.
Councilman Camphouse voiced his appreciation for the kindness and
consideration shown his daughter Kristen earlier that evening and for the
letters of introduction written by Mayor Reibo1d with respect to her
attendance as an Exchange Student in Denmark.
Mayor Reibo1d submitted the name of Mr. Roger E. Turner, 1019 Encanto Dr.
for appointment to the Recreation Commission, and moved that Mr. Turner
be appointed to said Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ralph
Norton, who had been appointed to the Planning Commission; said term for
Mr. Turner to expire July 1, 1962. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bus accident which occurred on Santa Anita Avenue on July
14, 1959, in which 94 persons were involved, Mayor Reibold stated that he
wished to commend the residents in the neighborhood who opened their
vomes to the persons involved; the emergency services of both the Fire and
Police Departments, and the fact that there was no disorder in a very
d\sorder1y affair. He also commended the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, its
,
administrator, Mr. Walter Hoeflin, Jr., and the doctors and nurses for
their prompt and excellent service; and added that the City had donated
$40,000 for the Emergency Ward in said hospital and that he felt the
residents of Arcadia are extremely fortunate to have that kind of
facility available.
I
Mayor Reibo1d commenced that the City of South E1 Monte has invited the
Councilmen and'the Staff to a celebration of their first anniversary as
a dedicated city on August 3, 1959 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M,
BRUCE E. MOORE Councilman Phillips moved that Bruce E. Moore, having served in the
position of Assistant Fire Chief for one year prior to July 1, 1959, be
advanced co the next step within the scheduled classification assigned to
INDEdD[D that position effective July 1, 1959. Councilman Balser seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
Il\S\
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT Upon order of Mayor Reibold the
~IL~/
City Clerk
adjourned at
7-21- 9