Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 18,1959 1 """,AU'" PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (B-4- 59 and B-1l-59) OTHERS PRESENT PENDING AGENDA INDEXED ?1S( 1 REARING (Susan's - CO'1tinued from 8- 1.- 59) INDEXED :/ st;<.; .tf 7 I C) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1959 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at B:OO o'clock P.M., August 18, 1959. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Clair A. Wiederhoff, Pastor of the Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold None Councilman Phillips moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1959 and the regular adjourned meeting of August 11, 1959, as submitted in writing, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor Reibold welcomed the presence at the Council table of Mr. Edward F. Stout, as a member of the Liaison Committee between the Planning Commission and the Council, and also a visitor, Mr. Lawrence W. Larson, the City's Controller. Mayor Reibold stated that regarding the pending agenda, items 1, 2 and 3 would be held, and that items 4 and 5 would now be handled. Item 4 - re Personnel Board recommendation regarding the Beneficial Suggestion Program: Councilman Jacobi moved that this matter be referred to the Staff and the Employees Association for further study. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Item 5 - re Bonelli Plan re-apportioning the State Senate: Councilman Balser stated that he felt this was a good plan due to the large and growing population in the southern area of California and moved that the City Manager be instructed to convey the thoughts of the Council in this regard to Mr. Frank Bonelli. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse AB,;ENT : None This hearl,.g was continue'~ from August 4, 1959 to enablr, 'l~," Staff to check the contract ent.( T~,d into between Susan's and thld,,, customers. The City Manager rcp"rted that the contract is the standard contract of the type used l" businesses such as this one and that he had nothing further to add to the original report. Whereupon CounCilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed; which motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips further moved that Council grant the application of Robert M. Martin and Charles V. O'Brien of Susan's of Hollywood for a business permit to solicit door to door, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Mondays through Fridays (no evening calls) during the month of October, 1959, for orders 'to photograph children, subject to all 1. 8-18- 59 #1/1 HEARING (Zone Variance - Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church) INDEXED ( J s~ applicable ordinances, and added the reminder that said applicants are not to solicit at any residence posted with a "No Solicitors" sign. Mayor Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse ABSENT: None Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 336 reco~nding denial of the application of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church for a zone variance to use property at 290 West 1 Foothill Boulevard, which recommendation was appealed by the applicant, and inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of the granting of the requested variance. Councilman Phillips requested that prior to hearing from the audience, the findings of the Planning Commission be summarized; whereupon the City Attorney summarized the contents and effect of Resolution No. 336, reading in full Sections 1, 2 and 3 thereof. Mr. Herbert t. Chambers, 1643 Perkins Drive, Arcadia, then addressed the Council, stating that he is a member of the Church Council and represents the congregation of the Church; that the Pastor of said church is present if the Council desires to question him; that the Church did not wish to impose itself on the neighborhood and did not intend to fight this matter should Council decide to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. Mr. Chambers continued, that he felt the City should have adequate planning and zoning, specifically designed for church purposes and be in position to suggest suitable locations; that this would be in the interest of good planning for the City as a whole, and that the applicant would, if so desired, work with the Planning Commission in an effort to find such locations, particularly north of the Santa Fe tracks where his church desires to locate since there are no churches in the northern part of Arcadia and approximately 22 in the southern part. He added that a church in the northern part of Arcadia would not only enable the residents to attend church close to their homes but would permit their children to attend Sunday School and other church activities within walking distance. He also mentioned that the completion of the proposed freeway in that area would be an added incentive for residents to attend church in their own vicinity as they would not care to cross the freeway in order to get to the southern part of the City. With regard to the statement of the. Planning Commission that the proposed church in a residential neighborhood would create traffic hazards and reduce residential property values, Mr. Chambers stated that on the contrary churches prefer to locate on streets with heavy traffic in order to attract.passers-by, and such traffic is usually reduced on Sundays; also that he did not think churches reduce residential property values. 1 Mayor Reibold then called for those in the audience who desired to speak in favor of the denial of the zone variance, and commented that the northwest corner of Santa Anita and Foothill 'might be considered. Mr: Chetson D. Stafford, 1029 Burnell Oaks Lane and Mr. Wilmer L. Heater, 291 West Foothill Boulevard, both addressed the Council, stating that they were opposed to the location of a church in the said area because it would depreciate property values in the vicinity; however, that they were not opposed to churches in the northern part of Arcadia. They also commented on the speed and amount of traffic on Foothill Boulevard, which would result in a traffic hazard for those attending church. No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. 2. 8-18-59 1 LOT SPLITS (Final) ."..\\)~ LOT SPLIT 1(""'""." INDEXED j5: ~{ , " 47/~ Councilman Camphouse stated that although he agreed with the suggestion of Mr. Chambers as to the Planning Commission's help in selecting a suitable site for a church, he did not consider that portion of Foothill Boulevard as a safe place for children to walk to Sunday School; also that he would suggest that churches look into the future when contemplating building so that sufficient property is secured to enable them to expand. Councilman Camphouse then moved that the Council sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the application of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church for a zone variance to use property at 290 West Foothill Boulevard for a church, as set forth in Planning Commission. Resolution No. 336. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, adding that he thought the Planning Commission had studied this particular matter thoroughly and that their recommendations were very adequate. Also that he was sure the Planning Commission and Staff will be happy to render any possible assistance to any group interested in securing a proper site and resolving a zoning problem. Councilmen Jacobi and Balser also agreed that the particular location requested would not be suitable for a church and added that a church located in the northern part of Arcadia would be welcome; that Mayor Reibold's suggestion of the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard should be explored. Councilman Phillips then mentioned the portion of the property on which the Anoakia School is located as a possibility. A motion having been made and seconded, was then carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 228 - Mike Stoyanovich, 210 East Sycamore Avenue~~77 234 - W. R. Mills, 1210 Short Street Ef If';' (_~ ,'C{: .., 238 - Lorillda M. Van Lanen, 933 S. 4th Ave. ~ c, - V , -:r ~ ,,-- 244 - John R. Fitzgerald, 1417 Loganrita Avenue :;r- v No. No. No. No. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Planning Secretary and that final approval be granted the lot splits set forth above as all conditions imposed have now been met. No. 259 - C. Van Der Stad, 1715 South Santa Anita Avenue This split was previously recommended for denial by the Planning Commission. On August 4, 1959, however, the applicant requested that action be delayed until additional information could be presented to the Planning Commission and the matter was referred back to them. Upon further investigation and review of the building plans, the Planning Commission felt it would be a desirable improvement and recommends approval subject to the condition that applicant file a final map with the City Engineer. Councilman Balser moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 259 - C. Van Der Stad, 1715 South Santa Anita Avenue upon compliance with the condition that applicant file a final map with the City Engineer. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. ZONE VARIANCE Planning Commission Resolution No. 339 recommending denial of the application for a zone variance to permit second dwelling at 903 (Ryder) IND~orth Second Avenue. An appeal from said decision of the Planning Commission having been duly filed by applicant and said matter requiring /lr9 -1'::3 'II 3. 8-18-59 Iii /~ a public hearing, Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be scheduled for September I, 1959 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. ZONE Planning Commission recommendation that sections of Ordinance No. 760 CHANGE be amended: (Ordinanc ~~~uncilman Phillips moved ;ha~ ~es~lution' N~.~~40 covering rear yard No. .760 -X'~XEJeqUirements (section 15) be tabled and that a hearing regarding &es. 340 a~ L1Resolution No. 341, covering R-3 regulations (section 7), be scheduled 341) ~SI ~I for September I, 1959 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman ~ Camphouse and carried unanimously. llID IlESULTS (Tree &emoval 43) lliDEXlID .J5bb STREET PAVING lliDEXED (., ?,~.,.~ .~ IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN AVENUE (Orange Grove to Hampton Road) I.NDEXEli 3 9- oct IlESOLUTION No. 3162 UlDEXED The Director of Public Works reported the following bids received for the removal of 43 trees in accordance with specifications: 1 Johnson Tr~e Service California Tree Co. Western Tree Company $7111.00 7465,00 7665.00 Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works; that a contract for the removal of 43 trees be awarded to Johnson Tree Service in the amount of $7111.00; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the Mayor and, City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser,camphouse,Jacobi,Phillips,Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and approve the appropriation of the sum of $5200.00 to defray the cost. of constructing pavement adjacent to new curbs in locations specified in communication of August 6, 1959 from said Director (letter on file in office of the City Clerk); that said sum of $5200.00 be appropriated from Council Contingency Fund: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to appropriate the sum of $5000.00 from County Gas Tax Funds for the improvement ,of Baldwin Avenue, between Orange Grove Avenue and Hampton Road, by the 'installation of curbs and gutters on the west side of the roadway, the construction of catch basins and connecting appurtenances at Hampton Road, and the re-surfacing of the street to obtain a standard crown, as the Division of Highways have advised that they will finance only 50% of the catch basin facilities and the balance must be financed from other funds and funds for this improvement were provided under Project 46 in the 1957-58 Memorandum of Agreement for the expenditure of State Gas Tax Funds: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3162, entitled: "A IlESOLUTION OF THE CITY 4. 8- 18- 59 1 TRACT No. 24548 ll'/DEXEJ) (Fin~4).5 REALIGNMENT OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD (San Gabriel River project) .IND,Ex,',j) d57~ 1 BICYCLE LICENSE' .INDEXED <~-1' 571 41/~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN AVENUE, A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA. " Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3162 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3162 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None , Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent, and that final approval be granted Tract No. 24548, as all requirements have been complied with, and that the improvements be accepted for maintenance by the City and the bond posted by the subdivider be released. Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council approve the realignment of Lower Azusa Road within the City of Arcadia, upon certain conditions as outlined in his letter of August 17, 1959 (letter on file in office of the City Clerk); that said realignment is in connection with the proposed plan of the Corps of Engineers for the improvement of the San Gabriel River from San Jose Creek to the Santa Fe Dam. He added that the owner of the property to be affected by the re- alignment had been contacted and was to advise the Council as to his concern, but his communication had not yet been received. ,- He then displayed a plan of the proposed realignment and a general discus- sion ensued. The City Attorney commented on the conditional or special use permits in effect on the property in question that are governed, as to the extent and location of uses, by the present location of Lower Azusa Road; that the proposed realignment may entail subsequent modifications of these conditions. Councilman Camphouse moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize him to notify the Flood Control District of their approval of the proposed realignment of Lower Azusa Road upon the conditions as outlined in his aforesaid letter of August 17, 1959. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager stated, with reference to the licensing of bicycles, that at the present time the Police Department employs a reserve officer to visit each school shortly after the first of the year for the purpose of issuing licenses; thereafter licenses are issued only at the Police Department. That it is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that application forms for bicycle registration be provided to schools and stores handling bicycles and bicycle supplies; that said application, when completed, be mailed to the Police Department, the information therein to be transferred to a carbonset form which would provide for filing records by registration number, serial number and name. The registrant's 5. 8-18- 59 J/1/.b RECREATION COMMISSION ;I.UD~~ tV f2J& ~I Z---7 ilNDEXED COMMUNICATIONS (Sale of radial saw) INDEXED 7r~~ (League of Women Voters Water problem) iUIDEXr:n {{,: P A '12P r<,.u.l ;t t }/ik t copy, together with a decal bearing the registration number and instructions' for attaching to the bicycle would then be mailed to the registrant. That the registration would be for an indefinite period. That if the bicycle is sold, the new owner would apply for a new registration. The record filed by serial number would enable the police Department to check on the previous registrants if any question arose as to the ownership of any bicycle. During the discussion that ensued the City Attorney suggested that if the Council were to instruct him to prepare the necessary ordinance to effect the recommendation of the Chief of Police, he desired to point out that under the City's present ordinance the identification so affixed is there under authority of law and it is a misdemeanor to remove or efface it; that if done on a voluntary basis, the City has no control over the situation. 1 Councilman Balser moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to eliminate the licensing of bicycles as presently in effect, said ordinance to provide that it will be a mis- demeanor to remove any official identification on a bicycle in Arcadia. 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 (a) Mayor Reibold ordered filed the communication from the Director of Recreation advising that Mr. Grant Syphers was re-elected as Chairman of the Recreation Commission for the period July 1, 1959 through June 30, 1960. (b) Councilman Balser stated that since the initiation of the second phase of the Wilderness Park development program, contributions in the form of money, equipment, or offers of labor have been received by the City from various local clubs and organizations, and that he moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a supplemental agreement with the architectural firm of Community Facilities Planners, for the preparation of working drawings for such items in the second phase as grading of play field, mound and pond areas, turf and irrigation of play fields, outdoor cooking units, utilities, partial planting of trees and shrubs and the Headquarters Building and Shelter, and authorize the appropriation of $4,641.00 from the Parks and Recreational Fund for payment of architectural costs for the preparation of such drawings. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None (a) Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize the sale of a dis- used radial saw owned by the City and currently in storage at the City Yard to Charles Boyd, a retired city employee, for the sum of $30.00: 1 AYES: CounCilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None With reference to a communication from the League of Women Voters of - Arcadia expressing their interest in the water problem on the national and state level, Mayor Reibold referred the matter to the Staff and suggested that they take such action as required, suggesting that they might wish to refer the matter to the newly organized Water Board, who might wish to provide a speaker. 6. 8-18- 59 Jl7/fc. t~ {).1: 'fbl (Resignatlon (c) Mayor Reibold ordered filed the communication from Mr. Ralph Norton R. Nort~~PEXEutendering his resignation as a member of the Arcadia Recreation Commission Rec. Corn.) as a result of his recent appointment to the Planning Commission. REFUND Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and (Ostrow) carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be ~ authorized to refund the sum of $12.75 to Sid Ostrow, Incorporated, ~ 1228 So. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, being the unused portion of the O~fAr~ investigation fee deposited in connection with an application for a IND ~- business permit: EXED AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold 1 NOES: None ABSENT: None J COUNTY tUi~1 Mayor Reibold ordered filed the notice from the County Boundary Commission BOUNDARYc)~",QxCJhat the City of Baldwin Park has filed a proposal for Annexation No.6, COMMISSION () since same has no effect upon the City of Arcadia. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one in the audience desired to address the Council. MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows tha~ Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Pub1i~ Works and that ~r. L. M. Talley, Planning Secretary, be authorized to attend the Am~~lcan Public Works Association Conference in Seattle,Washington September 20 through 24, 1959, S~ that he may receive in person the Samuel A. Greeley Service Award, honoring his contribution to Arcadia's planning and development through more than 30 years of service; said presentation to be made at the annual banquet on September (Jt;' 23, 1959; and that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated and transferred P._:, I. from the Council Contingency fund to Account No. 140-30 to cover cost ~~~f transportation, meals, lodging, etc.: REFUND (Tr ac t No. 22220) INDEXED $/rJ-t TRACT No. 24499 (Final) 64/0 INDEXED ' CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (Talley) 1 INDEXED LEASE (Arcadia Recreational Development) INDEXED !f/3/ Motion by Councilman camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize a refund in the amount of $150.00 to Arcadia-Monrovia Realty, 216 South First Avenue, being the unused portion of a sum deposited by them for the installation of three steel light poles in Tract No. 22220, of which one pole was not installed because of an existing wood pole in the proper location being used for one street light: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent and that final approval be granted Tract No. 24499 as all requirements have been complied with and that the improvements be accepted for maintenance by the City and the bond posted by the subdivider be released. AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that Mr. A. R. Coke has requested permission to assign all of the right, title and interest of the Arcadia Recreational Development Company in and to that certain lease dated November 18, 1957, as amended, by and between said company and the City of Arcadia, to Joseph Piuma, 421 Georgian Road, Pasadena, California, and has also requested that the term of said lease be extended for an additional ten year period. 7. 8- 18- 59 /f7 / 7 '/ [1J1 DEED and DECLARATION OF COVENANT (Marks and Isakson) RESOLUTION No. 3161 INDEXli:D :31'Yk ORDINANCE No. 1063 (Introduced and Adopted) .lJrl)h ""4","" In the discussion that ensued it was the opinion of Councilmen Phillips and Balser that the present 25 year term of the lease is adequate for financing, although there was no objection to the assignment. Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved that the Council grant permission to the Arcadia Recreational Developmenl Company to assign to Joseph Piuma all of their right, title and interest in and to that certain lease dated November 18, 1957, as amended, by and between said Company and the City of Arcadia. Motion seconded by Councilman camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 COuncilman Phillips further moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to endorse such consent on the appropriate documents to be prepared by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The Director of Public Works advised that the City has received from George Weyman Marks and Ingegerd Isakson, doing business as the Arcadia- Monrovia Realty Co. a deed granting to the City for storm drain purposes an easement on lots 22 and 23 of Tract No. 2731; and a Declaration of Covenant declaring that within ten years after date of said covenant certain portions of Lot 11 of Tract No. 24499 shall be deeded in favor of the City of Arcadia; and that these documents have been approved as to form by the City Attorney. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3161, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES, TO BE KNOWN RESPECTIVELY AS SOUTHVIEW ROAD, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF SOUTHVIEW ROAD AND THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD." Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resol}ldon No. 3161 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Mayor Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3161 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read in full Ordinance No. 1063, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1959." Motion by Councilman camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1063 be introduced and adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney commented that this ordinance becomes effective immediately upon its adoption. 8. 8-18-59 ORDINANCE No. 1064 , I INDExED 1 ~7/ty The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1064, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1959." He added that included i.n the ordinance are the rates of taxes for the different portions of the City, i.e. $1.10 for Districts No. 1 and 2 and $1.0857 for District No.3. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman -Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1064 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1064 be introduced and adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney commented that this ordinance is effective immediately. Councilman Balser reminded the Council that he will be out of the City from August 22 to September 14, 1959 and therefore would not be present at the next regular Council meeting of September 1, 1959. INDEXRD USGVWA ~ ~ Due to the resignation of Mr. John C. Hayes, Water Superintendent, as a BOARD o~~~member of the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water DIRECTORS ,J. Association, as of August 31, 1959, Councilman Phillips moved that the (Vachon) Council designate Mr. Frank E. Vachon to fill the vacancy occasioned by Mr. Hayes' resignation. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. COUNC ILMAN BALSER . ZONE VARIANCE (Blodwen Jones Ferrante) INDEXED 1 ;1jS7 Upon request of Mayor Reibold that Council reconsider their decision of July 21, 1959 to deny permission'to Mrs. Blodwen Jones Ferrante to move the building located on property at 665 West Duarte Road back to the new property line on Duarte Road because the moving of said building would- permit the uniform widening of the street and would provide better access to the new shopping development being constructed in that area, Councilman Phillips moved that Council reconsider the matter of the application of Mrs. Blodwen Jones Ferrante for a zone variance from the Building Code, and the action taken by Council thereon. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None Councilman Balser then stated that after viewing the above mentioned area and the development of the new Gateway Market, and noting the extensive portion that has been widened and the safety hazard that might occur if the small area in question were not widened, he agreed with Mayor Reibold and therefore moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Chief Building Inspector and that the requested variance of the Uniform Building Code be granted Mrs. Blodwen Jones Ferrante to the extent necessary to relocate the small frame office building located at 665 West Duarte Road back to the new propert~ line. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: 9. 8-18- 59 )! 17 ( 9' AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None COMMENDATION Mayor Reibold commended the prompt, calm and skillful action of Firemen Harold E. Staggs and William F. O'Brien, and Police Officer William L. Reddington for their emergency treatment of his neighbor who suffered a lND~D heart attack. He added that their prompt treatment probably saved the man's life. "Thanks for a job well done". ADJOURNMENT Mayor Reibold ordered the meeting ~;~&( . . ATTEST: ~~h~ City Clerk . 10. 8-18-59 1 1 M I NUT E S --;,- : ""/, ( CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SPECIAL MEETING HOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCADTA CITY com,CIL NOTICE IS HEP~3Y GIVEN that I, as Mayor of the City of Arcadia, have called a special meeting of the City Council oE the City of Arcadia to be held on Thursday, August 20, 1959, at 7:00 0' clocl{ o.m. on said date in the COW1cil Chamber of the A_ cadia City Hall, 240 'dest Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, f()"(' the purpose of considering and acting upon the resignation of La\'Ir'ence E. Cook as Ci ty ~\anager and the appointment of a person to fill the position of' City i'lanager now vacant by reason of saij resigna T,j.on. .,.:.", DATED: August 20, 1959. vONRAD T. rlE~ L Mayor of the City of Arcadia J I\CKIlO\'JLEDGillENT OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL 1'1EE'r1;W OF THE ARCADIA CITY COmiClL AND WAIV""ER OF NOTICE AND CONSENT TO THE HOLDING OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA vie, the undersigned, members of the City Couneil of "~he City of' Arcadia, do hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy o:f the 2.bove notice and do hereby waive any and all further n~;tice of, and do hereby consent to the holding of a special meet:~.ng of th8 City Council of the City of Arcadia on August 20, 1955, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of' the Arcadia Cii::y Hall :foo" 'che purpose of considering and acting upon the resi[;nation of Lavlrence E. Cook as City Manager and the appointment :J:;' ': ':='(:":1'_.'L to fill the position of Cl ty Hanager now vacan '; r'c,'","~ .:;,' '~j' ",. r.-~sigllation . ~L~ ~..&62j'OJ... j , ~;~~;:--/ -- /,_._~~~ --: ;(/ -.{/ ,/j> --/. ' ,_(.~::_ktJ:;;..fti_-;L-_------.-:.=/14k-;t....L:::?:.__~_ -",/ -,,#, :..1 {} A /J () -':/rj-y,l p L) --t ~:. I :')AT?: ;\..l\::! TIi.:ijl: ~-;'EC>'I'/:';D -.._-- ~--~--t3-~1 :< ~'~p - .G[. '1J~~. J'L~ .. 3 : ,:SIf ~ _1 ' / C;; '--q ;; -J D? [./l--k.A-J ^ j) /__L!LL_~~._u'./ '11, t7 . v ~_..-) . .../.:J..i J-..~ ......./r-.,__ / sf r' cI f -''7. _ , .J" /?j {...: /!-11: "'~""""""""""'" >jLM~~ ~C~~./ I / J (/ (~'I , ,- , ..,.L/l/c 1 ~IJ~J,) l"~~ 'J.'I:~ 11.. ~)~f t-('L (~!:: . . ro' 'I'UE CI'1'Y CLERI~ OF ARCADIA, CAL. :~ flD DAY OFaa,~ 19r.f:? f::>kul;),.t;;i~tL 4b-.A-L.. ~ ~ ~tJnA.".V . Ci:n C~]<l!l; ,,~ 'c!::"",""'.""....".. 'iJo-',; ~-t'...~. \ <.".f'. 'I ! -7 r~- ,.-? J J J ft.: i' /-{" I ~I ! , - , i~j;;~7'~ ffi(iJ;I2i~;~~--'~~rjfJ/ti;'J~:-'tS"", it 'JI!!!!O:';;;' v.O/iO/'JE,;@!I'i:. '" ,';.,:, ;{<::: 1" "JM" ~. . .1.". .. ,c' ,.CHAM ,:~. L '4~'. ~-:';;f\-:.',.C.~-~::-?f'::.....o-::...:'-"::-~i/Z!>::::-",:'!'.& ,. '.,..,... .'^~ ":':''''OF'''''caNsTm,r~l- :;;S:-:f~f;~q ,;!?ttit;:i~;;:;;;ij"$i0oc;;.'t:'.. , ..' ". J'~' . ":"",",AWRE'NG~"",,i;~" " -'-", . '...'.' :'~/,-. '. .~ ....- ~ :. ....- WESTERN UNiON 1Jor ..".'" "J:: l: F L PGSI no,1 OF cln L1ANAGEH NO,', VACANT l3Y REASON OF SAID RESIGNATlOr. DATED AUG 20 1959 " DOUALD S CAf.~PHOUSE COfjNCIL~',AN... -;..'" I, - -- -- --- -- - . -------- .--~ ----~,- J-. " I _ 011'''~fCf'; ~ . ".' - ...- '::\: rj,p'l'1 "..< t '_ . ,,...,.....1^J} U.... . ::: . r-r l;'.Hl.... ),).\.1. ,C~ ~"l '-'-'. '.rn,y. '. _'. ':r\ ~......L. ('( >- p.r AI{"'f"'G"~ . " ' 0)'<:'> ( . !fr't!/11_.__J-~ ) \," '''l' ~'<!J..,,-,t . -, ,,'.-.l.~ ~ ....1;7" ..n..- J ) (,/ft/.1 ,) ~:/ . { rJ"~' .I~ ..~ .. ( , f J ; ..'..... ," t . A. t )11' i./-. -4..........~'1'1. \/:'I! ) /1) t',,;(O', .. "'i,"f', \.... l ,t. l' ' ;/ :'r.y\ 1-" ,t: ,I., crt '-" '- , ~ Q . lJ:~ ll_~11 ~<<I.T 2. 8-20-59 ILL CALL SIGNl\.TION (L.E. :Cook) INDEXED .V' ,~~.~ (jJ'T APPOINTMENT ,(C. E.: Lortz) INDEXED . (J; " ~i 1 41 ~ ~ Pursuant to the foregoing call for notice of and consent to the holding of a Special Meeting, which was on file in the office of the City Clerk prior to the time of said meeting, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in Special Session at the above time and place, with Mayor Reibold presiding. Mayor Reibold announced the purpose of the Special Meeting, as stated in the signed consent on file. -- The City Clerk read a telegram received from Councilman Camphouse consent- ing to the holding of said Special Meeting and waiving notice thereof, said telegram being on file in the office of the City Clerk. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold Councilman Camphouse Mayor Reibold then read the resignation of Lawrence E. Cook as City Manager of the City of Arcadia, effective August 20, 1959. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the resignation of Lawrence E. Cook as City Manager of the City of Arcadia, effective August 20, 1959, be accepted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Balser then placed in nomination the name of Charles E. .Lortz, presently Director of Public Works and City Engineer of the City of Arcadia, to fill the vacancy of the position of City Manager of the City of Arcadia, and moved that he be appointed for such position. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney advised that the City Charter prohibits the combination of a position filled by Council appointment with a position filled by a Managerial appointment; that as Director of Public Works Mr. Lortz is a managerial appointee and that it will be necessary for him to resign that position before his appointment as City Manager. Whereupon Mr. Charles E. Lortz read in full and submitted his resignation as Director of Public Works to Mayor Reibold, said resignation stating in part that in order to comply with the desire of the Councilmen and in order to comply with certain technical requirements of the City Charter in that regard, he tendered his resignation as Director of Public Works and City Engineer, to become effective upon acceptance by Council, so that they may appoint him to the position of City Manager. Also that he would be happy to resume the position of Director of Public Works and City Engineer whenever Council has completed the screening of applicants and has selected a person to permanently fill the position of City Manager. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the resignation of Charles E. Lortz as Director of Public Works and City Engineer: AYES: Councilmen Balser, J~tobi, Phillips, R~t~old NOES: None ABSENT: CouncilmHlll Camphouse 3. 8-20-59 Jf7:J. :3 RESOLUTION No. 3163 UlDEJPW CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE The City Attorney called Council's attention to the fact that the salary presently fixed by Resolution No. 3139 for the City Manager is $1000.00 per month and that the present salary of the Director of Public Works is $1080.00 per month. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the salary of the City Manager, Charles E. Lortz, be set at $1080.00 per month. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3163, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AND EMPLOYING C. E. LORTZ AS CITY MANAGER, DEFINING HIS DUTIES AND ESTABLISHING HIS RATE OF COMPENSATION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3139." 1 He explained that this resolution appoints Mr. Lortz as City Manager to serve at the will of the City Council in accordance with the Charter; that commencing with the date of this appointment his salary shall be $1080.00 per month, defines his duties as those ,prescribed by the Charter, and repeals Resolution No. 3139 which previously appointed Lawrence E. Cook as City Manager. Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3163 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse In answer to Councilman Phillips' query as to whether the resolution incorporates the intent of Council that if and when a City Manager is selected that Mr. Lortz return to his position as Director of Public Works and City Engineer, the City Attorney stated that it did not and technically could not, as the position of Director of Public Works is filled by the Manager, not the Council. Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved that his previous motion accepting the resignation of Mr. Lortz be amended to include that it be accepted for the purposes mentioned in Mr. Lortz' letter of resignation dated August 20, 1959 heretofore tendered to the Council, it being the intent of the Council to make a permanent appointment for the position of City Manager after the completion of the screening of applicants presently in process, and it being the hope and desire of the Council that Mr. Lortz will resume his former duties when a.permanent City Manager is appointed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 1 Councilman Jacobi then moved that Resolution No. 3163 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman camphouse Mr. C. E. Lortz, as City Manager, then expressed his desire that Mr. Lawrence W. Larson, City Controller, continue as City Manager Pro Tempore. Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved, seconded by Councilman Balser and INDEXElY 4. 8- 20- 59 INDE1u;;n I'~m 1 Jf 7;;{ t/- carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the continuation of Mr. Lawrence W. Larson, City Controller, as City Manager Pro Tempore: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor Reibo1d then referred to the position of City Manager. to October 1, 1959 and that it ing of the applications should the 52 applications received to date for He stated that applications will be accepted was the consensus of the Council that screen- commence at once. Upon motion of Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously the meeting adjourned. ~r4Q Mayor '. ../ ATTEST: ~v~~" ~~ City Clerk 5. 8-20-59