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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 6,1959 , .. o I INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (9-1- 59 and 9-15-59) I HEARING (Woodruff) ~~\\ J17to M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 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., October 6, 1959. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Willard Dorsey, Pastor of the Arcadia Christian Church, Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Camphouse that the minutes of the regular meetings of September 1, 1959 and September 15, 1959, as submitted in writing, be approved. Mrs, Charlotte E. Chapps, 334 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, addressed the Council, requesting permission to speak prior to the final approval of the minutes of September 15, 1959, stating in part that she felt the Arcadia Tribune newspaper had not accurately published certain contents of the minutes and that a clarification should be made. It was the consensus of the Council that if the Council minutes are correct, the Council cannot be responsible for their interpretation by any news- paper or individual, and that the said minutes as submitted should be given approval at this time. Whereupon Councilman Balser seconded the motion, which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman Jacobi ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mayor Reibold informed Mrs. Chapps that she would be heard on the subject following the scheduled four Hearings, which are called for 8:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor Reibold announced: "The hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. having arrived, this is the time and place for hearing protests or objections against the assessment for improvement of Woodruff Avenue and Woodruff Place." In answer to Mayor Reibold's query, the City Clerk stated that she had the following affidavits relative to this hearing and presented them to the Council: Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and Affidavit of Mailing. INDEXED Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that the above referred to affidavits be received and filed. 1. 10-6-59 Jj- V10l (Hearing - Woodruff - Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3176 I~~\\ ) ll'JDEXED HEARING (Live Oak) iI.lW~D 1\0\ ~'~ :J The City Clerk also advised that she had received no written protests or objections against the assessment, the improvement as constructed, or the proceedings. ',', , No one in the audience desiring'to be heard on this matter, Councilman Balser moved that the, hearing be closed; which motion was seconded by Councilman camphouse 'and carried unanimously. Mr. Royal M. Sorensen of the law'firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, 458 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, then presented and read the title of Resolution No. 3176, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE . IMPROVEMENT OF WOODRUFF AVENUE AND' WOODRUFF PLACE." I Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded on roll call vote as follows that the Resolution No. 3176 be waived: by Councilman Camphouse and carried reading of the full body of : ,]. AYES: Counc~lmen Balser, C~mphouse, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman, Phillips Jacobi, Reibold Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3176 be adopted; AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission's recommendation regarding zoning classification of the proposed Annexation No, 19,5outh Arcadia Uninhabited (Revised), and inquired if any written protests or communications had been received regarding this matter. The City Clerk read in full a communication dated October 6, 1959 from the Richfield Oil Corporation, signed by D. K. MacDougall, Manager of Real Estate, which stated in part that such proposed zoning classification affects property owned by said company situated at the southeast corner of Live Oak and Tyler Avenues, and protesting certain paragraphs as being detrimental to the present service station use of their property, and requesting the present zoning classification of said corner to a service station use remain. At Mayor Reibold's inquiry as to whether anyone in the audience desired to be heard on this matter, Mr. Walter Seidel, 532 East Washington, Pasadena, addressed the Council, stating that he represented the Richfield Oil Corporation, and that the service station situated at the southeast corner of Live Oak Avenue and Tyler Avenue, being a retail business, does not conform with CM zoning; that the property was purchased for service station purposes and requested it remain in C-2 zoning. No one else in the audience desired to be heard. 'H~,..I Councilman Camphouse stated that he felt that basically it was the of the Planning Commission that the current uses of the enterprises now located in the proposed annexation area remain in status quo; that they did not intend to prohibit operation, expansion or the potential of the area. Councilman Balser agreed with Councilman Camphouse, adding that he had attended the discussions of the Planning Commission and was of the opinion that on property already developed the Planning Commission proposed leaving it in status quo; that possibly the property of the Richfield Service Station was changed inadvertently. 2. 10-6-59 (Hearing Live Oak - Continued) I I~ (Pitts - Electrolux) ~ ~~ INDEXED ~~ Upon being informed by a representative of the Richfield Corporation in the audience that the dimensions of the property in question are 140 feet on Live Oak Avenue and 145 feet on Tyler Avenue, the City Attorney commented that the Planning Commission did not have the dimensions on this parcel, and might not have been cognizant of the fact that it was under separate ownership from the balance of the block. Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. A general discussion then ensued, Mayor Reibold stated in part that he questioned the architectural overlay as set forth in subsection a, section 10 of Planning Commission's Resolution No, 346, limiting building height and that he recommended this paragraph be deleted, Councilman Balser agreed with Mayor Reibold and added that he did not think restrictions should be placed on a new area the City proposes to annex that are more stringent than already in effect in the City, The City Attorney advised that this hearing is for a predetermination, in accordance with the Government Code and Ordinance No. 760, of the zoning that is proposed to be placed on the property concurrent with its annexation; that this hearing was set prior to the protest hearing so that those involved may be heard and have the zoning determined prior to the deadline for filing protests. Whereupon Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be modified by eliminating subsection a, section 10 of its Resolution No. 346, and by classifying in Zone C-2 and without the D overlay the southeasterly corner of Tyler Avenue and Las Tunas Drive, being a parcel approximately 140 feet in width and 145 feet in depth and comprising the entire parcel held and developed under one ownership; that as thus modified said recommendation be approved; and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance imposing interim emergency zoning on the property concurrent with its annexation if the annexation be approved in subsequent proceedings, Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney advised, in answer to Councilman Camphouse's query, that the protest hearing, by notices sent out and the resolution adopted by the City Council, is set for October 22, 1959 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. That it was anticipated at the time the hearing was set that there might not be a quorum present at the regularly scheduled meeting of October 20, 1959 and it is anticipated that the regular meeting of October 20, 1959 will be adjourned to October 22, 1959. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the application of James L. Pitts, 2718 Fairgreen Avenue, Arcadia, for a business permit to allow him to solicit door to door for sales and service of Electrolux products, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard on the matter. No one desiring to be heard, Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman camphouse further moved that Council approve the application of James L. Pitts and authorize the issuance of a business permit to allow him to solicit door to door for Blectrolux sales and service as set forth in his application, and in conformance with the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 1006. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 3. 10-6-59 ;f16.,.~" , , HEARING (Garden Control) Il'IDE4lm ~~o MRS. CHAPPS RECESS Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the application of Mrs. Isabelle Anderson for a business permit to solicit door to door for agricultural spray work, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard on the matter, Mrs. Isabelle Anderson, 3856 N, Idaho Street, Baldwin Park, California, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that she represented the Southern California Horticultural Service, 259 Linda Rosa, Pasadena, California, who are licensed for spray work and gardening in Arcadia; that she proposes to solicit within the area where the company she represents is working so that they may avail themselves of neighborhood work. In the general discussion that followed, Mrs. Anderson answered various questions of the Councilmen, to the effect that: she is familiar with the City's ordinance regarding door to door solicitation; that she would be willing I to change the hours specified in her application from 9:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., to' 9:30 A.M, to 4:30 P.M.; that she does not solicit over the telephone but , that her company does, but not in Arcadia, and that the terms of doing business with her company are on both a contract and fee basis. There being no one else desiring to be heard on the matter, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Balser further moved that Council approve the application of Mrs. Isabelle Anderson, except that it be modified to the extent that the solicitation hours be changed from 9:30 A.M, to 7:30'P.M. to 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M" and authorize the issuance of a business permit to allow her to solicit door to door' for spray work and gardening service for Southern California Horticultural Service as set forth in her application as modified, and in conformance with the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 1006, Councilman camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mrs. Chapps addressed Council again, asking Mayor Reibold if there was any doubt in his mind that the Chapps Automotive Service never did solicit or attempt in any way to obtain from anyone a contract for city car maintenance and that any such story given to him at any time by anyone was false and without premise, Mayor Reibold stated that he did not say either that Mrs., Chapps knew or, did not know whether Councilman Jacobi asked Mr. Neil F, Anderson about maintenance by her firm, Mrs, Chapps further asked Mayor Reibold if he would make a retraction of the statement for the benefit of the Arcadia Tribune, to which he replied in substance that his exact statement is a matter of record; that what the news- paper printed was not his concern and that he would not make a retraction; that words had been attributed to him which he had not said. Upon inquiry by Mrs, Chapps if Mayor Reibold had heard Councilman Jacobi make the statement set forth in the minutes, Mayor Reibold replied that he had, Councilman Jacobi did not concur with this statement, Councilman Camphouse was of the opinion that discussion on this matter should I be terminated as it did not deal with clarification of the minutes, and moved that Council proceed with the scheduled agenda items. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold NOES: Councilman Jacobi ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Upon request by Mrs. Chapps for additional time to speak, Mayor Reibold called for a five minute recess and stated that citizens are afforded an opportunity to address Council at the time allotted following the close of the regularly scheduled agenda, Mayor Reibold called for a five minute recess, 4, 10-6-59 Jf7tf MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE No. lOpS (Introduced) I r~ I)~ INDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3174 IlmEXEIl I RESOLUTION No, 3175 <1'3i'1t.),n. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1065, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2714-2720 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE AND AT THE REAR OF 535, 541, 547 WORKMAN AVENUE IN SAID CITY IN ZONES C-2 AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) AND ZONE R- 3 AND P (PARKING OVERLAY) AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)," Councilman Camphouse stated that inasmuch as Councilman Phillips is not present at this ,meeting and it is the desire of Council to vote as a full Council on this matter, that he suggested that Resolution No. 3173, the next item on the agenda, not be introduced at this meeting, but that only the ordinance be introduced, and on that basis he moved that the full reading of Ordinance No, 1065 be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No, 1065 be introduced, Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3174, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3142 BY CREATING AND ABOLISHING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." The City Attorney commented that this resolution puts into effect recommendations embodied in the communication of the Chief of Police dated September 10, 1959 and discussed at the Council meeting of September 15" 1959. 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. 3174 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 3174 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3175, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3142," ., The City Attorney explained that this resolution changes the hourly wage of crossing guards in the Police Department from $1.43 per hour to $1,50 per hour, effective October 1, 1959. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No, 3175 be waived: ". 5, 10-6-59 41 ~b (Resolution No. 3175 - Continued) AWARD OF BID (Baldwin Ave. Improvement) INDEXED ~ In{~ ~ 'j !.JI\ \) LOT SPLIT (265 - Major - Tentative) ~ , ~. ~- ~ ~ ll1DEXLD LOT SPLIT (266 - Zack - Tentative) ~ ~\p ~DEXED AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3175 be adopted: '::--~. _'0;:;': AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None, ABSENT: Councilman Phil~ips The following bids were received for the improvement of Baldwin Avenue between Orange Grove Avenue and Hampton Road: ' I ,Osborn Co. W. R, Wilkinson American Asphalt Co. J. E. Haddock Griffith Co. Warren Southwest, Inc. Sully-Miller O. R. Benedict $16,490,30 18,431.96 18,443.50 19,266.30 19,328,12 20,224,89 20,734.93 23,662.36 Engineer's Estimate $17,354.18 Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works; that a contract for the improvement of Baldwin Avenue between Orange Grove Avenue and Hampton Road be awarded to the Osborn Company of Pasadena, in the amount of $16,490.30; 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: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi 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. 265 - Henry H. Major, 1113 So. Mayflower Avenue upon compliance' with the following conditions: 1. File a final map prepared"by Surveyor. Provide a sewer lateral for Pay $25.00 recreation fee. a Registered Engineer or Licensed " 2. 3, Parcel No.2, I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 266 - Robert C. Zack, 111 S, First Avenue, upon compliance with the following conditions: 6, 10-6-59 (Lot Split No. 266 - Continued) !f7~\~\, 1. File a final map prepared by a Registered Engineer or Licensed Surveyor. 2, Pay $25,00 recreation fee, 3. Deposit $25.00 for future street lights. 4. Remove shed from rear of Parcel No, 1 LOT SPLITS Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and (243 - 257 - carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the FINAL) Director of Public Works and the Planning Secretary and that final approval be granted the following lot splits as all conditions imposed ll'lDEXED - have now been me t : I i . l.- I /, t BUILDING CONYERS ION (Pearson) Lot Split No. 243 - George Fisher, 474 W, Walnut Avenue Lot Split No. 257 - Henry Hege, 656 W, Duarte Road. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and hold (pending further action on the rezoning and Arcadia Avenue improvement) the request of Carl Pearson for permission to convert a building at 427 West Duarte Road into a rental unit: ()p ~~~ AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None n::::EXliU ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve" the recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works and accept the work for (A-I, maintenance of: Johnson & '6 warren-SW)'~ A-I Contractors, for the improvement of the pa~king lot located at ~ ~ 50 Wheeler Street; , ' Johnson Tree Service, for the removal of 36 trees considered dead and dangerous and located within the parkways on various streets within the City; and WORK COMPLETION' ~ 0 Iq (r,~'\ 6, u ~ ,y / ,Y "-,, I'~ Warren-Southwest, Inc. for the 1959-60 Street Improvement Project No. 51 - resurfacing of various City Streets; and authorize payment to be made in accordance with the respective contracts with said firms for the above specified work, and the bonds released after the expiration of the required 35 days: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips FOR BIDS Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of IhD~Public Works; that the plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Colorado Boulevard, from the Arcadia Wash westerly to Colorado Place, & 1\ be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise i~ \ for bids for such project in conformance with said specifications; funds ~ for such work to be financed from County Gas Tax funds which were allocated at the Council meeting of September 15, 1959; said bids to be opened October 19, 1959 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. POLICE DEPT. Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to file a false, misleading or unfounded report with the Arcadia Police Department, 7. 10-6-59 4161 LIBRARY (Garwood) J 1\ ~ ~"-... LIBRARY (Holt) ~~ ~ ~ ...t\l.I'l,s....:I,Y.._ ~ '.'~ . WATER DEPT. (Appraiser) IN: =:~ZD COMMUNICATIONS ~~J~ ~~. tJ~~DEUU Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried On roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and authorize payment of statement received from William Guy Garwood, Architect for the proposed new City Library, in the amount of $2,409.87, being the second of three equal monthly payments for the Design Development Phase, in accordance with the contract and approved Building Program: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mr, Camphouse advised that inasmuch as Councilman Phillips, Council's I liaison with the Library Board, had 'requested that he take up the matter of securing Council's authorization 'to transfer sufficient funds from the , Library Unappropriated Surplus to the proper category in the Library budget for the purpose of paying an invoice tendered by Mr, Raymond Holt as Library Consultant and earmarking the balance for any additional time (estimated from two to five days) Mr, Holt may be called upon to spend in this matter, he moved that Council authorize the transfer of $800,00 from the Library Unappropriated Surplus to the proper category in the Library Budget for such purpose. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager advised that the Water Superintendent had consulted with him regarding the desirability of purchasing property for well site purposes in the southwestern part of the City in accordance with the Montgomery Report, and on that basis he recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager and the Water Superintendent to secure the services of an appraiser for the purpose of making an appraisal of the various sites in question and authorize the City Controller to disburse the appraisal costs, when audited and approved in the proper manner, from Account No, 170-63,3, Other Projects, Water Fund. That the current existing appropriation is $570,709.44 in that fund. Councilman Balser stated that inasmuch as the above was also recommended by the Water Board, he moved that Council accept the recommendation.of said Water Board, the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and authorize the City Manager and the Water Superintendent to secure the services of an appraiser for the purpose of making an appraisal of the various sites in the southwestern part of the City and authorize the Controller to disburse the appraisal costs from Account No, 170-63,3, Other Projects, Water Fund, He added that the Water Board and Water Superintendent are to be commended for going ahead with this project. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips (a) Chamber of Commerce: The City Clerk advised that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has requested permission to install overhead street banners between October 21 and 31, 1959 in connection with the third annual "Meet Lucky-Be Lucky" Days, 8. 10-6-59 I 'Ij. "...:; c 1 " ") . , .I _~ (Communi ty Chest) ~ r I INDEXED " '" \ - 9l {,: I~'\ ~g ,- ~J ..', ", ;'.\ \ ~/ \\ (Arcadia De Molay Christmas Trees) I ~\ INDli.:XEl.1 '. J/7~f' Mr, Ed Beaty, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, stating that he wished to clarify the request to include the installation of posters in addition to the banners. The City Manager replied that this was included in his recommendation to the Council, to the effect that the Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Community Chest have mutually agreed to place one poster each on alter- nating light poles in the business district. In answer to Councilman Jacobi's question as to whether they would be over the height of the average man and not obstruct traffic when approaching a corner, the City Manager answered that normally the posters are installed on poles tied to the light standard at a normal height"but at the intersections the staff will instruct these people to install them 'high enough so that there will be no sight distance problem, Whereupon Councilman Jacobi moved that Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and grant the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce permission to install overhead street banners and posters to advertise the:third annual "Meet Lucky-Be Lucky" Days, October 29 to 31, 1959, Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Camp house added that he wished to comment that while he has consistently worked for and helped the Chamber of Commerce in many of their programs, he could not go along with installing overhead banners, :(b )" ,Motj:oh',9Y' 'Mayor, Reibod:d',., ,secon!led" by 'CounciLman, :Balser',;and.'carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant the Arcadia Community Chest permission to attach Community Chest,posters to the City light poles in the major business districts on or about October 10, 1959; the organization to be responsible for placing and removing the posters: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips (c) Mr, Leo E. Anderson, 120 W, Sierra Madre Blvd. and Mr. Howard B, Faddis, 1661 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the Council with regard to the request of the Arcadia Chapter of the Order of DeMo lay for permission to use city owned property to the east of City Hall for the purpose of selling Christmas trees from December 12 through December 23, 1959. '7 Council suggested either the City owned property on the west side of Civic Center Place, or the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue as being more suitable for the purpose than the requested location because of better traffic and parking conditions. After general discussion it was agreed that the Duarte Road property was the best location. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Council grant permission to the Arcadia Chapter of the Order of DeMo lay to use the City owned property at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue for the sale of Christmas trees from December 12 through December 23, 1959, upon conditions set forth in their letter to the Council of September 28, 1959, Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion, He then added to the motion that Section 18 of Ordinance No, 737 as amended by Ordinance No. 823 be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 9, 10-6-59 ,Lf76 ? CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (Gri~;1 ~,~ PERSONNEL BOARD (Leave of Absence - Rossel) )~~t' if COUNTY BOUNDARY 'd ~,\)aJ , Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Water Superintendent be authorized to attend the American Water Works Association's 40th Annual Conference on October 29 and 30, 1959 to be held in Bakersfield, California, at a total cost not to exceed funds budgeted for that purpose, expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and that Ella Rossel, Stenographer Clerk in the Police Department, be granted a leave of absence from September 1, 1959 through October 31, 1959, consisting of 10 working days' vacation with pay and 31 working days' leave of absence without pay, and that such leave of absence shall not constitute an interruption ',in::service. I Mayor Reibold ordered filed notices from the County Boundary Commission that the City of El Monte has filed the following annexation proposals as they have no effect on the City o! Arcadia: Annexation No. 203 - south of Valley Blvd. at Baldwin Ave. Annexation No. 206 - south of Lower Azusa Rd, on Tyler Ave. Annexation No, 207 - east of Peck Road south of San Bernardino Annexation No, 208 - south of Valley Blvd. at Baldwin Ave. Annexation No, 209 - Valley Blvd. and Baldwin Ave, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~Oo ~ ~ ~,',0J::Uj; Mr, and Mrs. James J. Matthews, 118 Alice Street, addressed the Council, stating in part that there was a severe case of infestation of the Acacia trees on their street, making it impossible to park under them or to walk near them because of the droppings. They were advised by the Council that this infestation is called "Spittlebug" and see~s to ha~e affected many trees in Arcadia, and in fact, the next item to be taken up was on this matter. Whereupon the City Manager advised that the matter has been discussed with the Arboretum and other horticulturists in an effort to find the best solution to the problem, and all recommendations point to spraying with an appropriate insecticide; that there are approximately 750 infected trees that need immediate attention, and that it is estimated that $1800,00 will be required for this purpose. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the necessary spraying program and that $1800,00 be transferred from the Council Contingency Account No.. 109728 to the Service Division Account No, 132-47 for this purpose: '. \ }.; I ',' AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mr, Matthews again addressed the Council, on his own property are also infested and to have them sprayed at the same time the in his area sprayed, stating that two of the trees inquired if it would be possible City is having the parkway trees 10. 10-6-59 I I " }"'.:- 4770 It was the consensus of the Council that this might be arranged by notifying the public when the spraying equipment will be in their'area, at which time they could make personal arrangements for the spraying of their own trees, thus entailing less expense to the individual. Councilman Camphouse suggested that the spraying outfit employed by the City be requested to contact the property owners and ask them if they are interested at that time, in order to avoid a repeat call. At the suggestion of the City Attorney, Councilman Camphouse then further moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with the person recommended by the City Manager for the doing of this work, in form to be approved by the City Attorney, and in negotiating such contract the City Manager attempt to negotiate likewi~e a price at which such contractor would spray trees on private property and charge same directly to the owner thereof. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS TURN POCKETS The Director of Public Works advised that traffic studies made during (Huntington the racing season of 1958-59 at the intersection of Huntington Drive & Baldwin) and Baldwin Avenue indicated that changes should be made in the left turn . pocket. That the matter was discussed with the Los Angeles Turf Club ~~ who indicated that they would cooperate and participate in the proposed ~~ modification, and that the City's share of the cost of the work would be ~ approximately $2975.00. f)., Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and (\ carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the proposed modification, with the understanding that the Los Angeles' Turf Club will cooperate and participate therein, and that $2975,00 be appropriated from'the reserve for capital Projects, General Fund and transferred to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 203, Modification of Huntington"'and Baldwin Avenue intersection: ' LOT SPLIT No. 207 ~f~~J' SANTA ANITA SCHOOL (PTA - carnival) , \V'."r; POLICE DEPARTMENT AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the'Director of Public Works and the Planning Commission and that final approval be granted Lot Split No, 207 - Edgar E, Baxter, 521 W, Norman Avenue, as all conditions imposed have now been met. Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council grant permission to the Santa Anita School PTA to hold its annual carnival on October 24, 1959 from noon to approximately 7:00 P.M, for the welfare of the children of said school; and that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance 823 be waived. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser a~d carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Chief of. Police and authorize him to 1) reduce the number of stenographer-clerks in the Police Department by one and establish an additional position as secretary for the purpose of becoming a working supervisor in charge of the Records, Section, being responsible to the Captain of the Administration ,Division, 11. 10-6-59 #71'1 (Police Department - Continued) ARCADIA STREET OPENING (Assessment Engineer - Thompson) ~ ~\Q INDEXED COMMUNICATION (professional Square) . :\'\.. , ~ ;Ll1DEXED ,',. , ,:i\. ) WATER DISTRICT INDEXED ~, TRAFFIC 1...J~ ~\ thus permitting the patrolman now assigned as supervisor to be returned to line duty in the Uniform or Detective Division; and 2) authorize him to negotiate with the Pasadena Police Department for the temporary services {Ii period of from two to four weeks) of Sergeant William Butte, the City to pay his salary for that period, in order to further streamline police records procedures, funds for this purpose being provided in the present eiscal Police Department budget. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and approve the employment of Lawrence J, Thompson as Assessment Engineer in the Arcadia Street Opening proceedings in accordance I with his proposal dated September 15, 1959 upon the terms and conditions therein outlined, same to be a charge against the District when formed: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Clerk read in full a communication from Mr. G. M. Shumaker, President of Professional Square, Inc, requesting temporary rezoning on Lot 11, Tract 4611, and permission to remove the present barricades on said lot to enable them to use it for parking during the construction of an additional building on the west half of Lot 4. Councilman Camphouse ,moved that inasmuch as the matter of rezoning of the area is now being considered by the Planning Commission that this request be 'held pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission, said recommen- dation being expected in the near future, Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser suggested that Mr, Shumaker be advised of Council's action. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Water Board and the Water Superintend- ent be commended for the progress being made on the proposed formation of a municipal water district, and that inasmuch as the water problem is to be on the agenda of the League of California Cities Conference to be held in San F~ancisco October 19 to 21, 1959, that Council grant permission to Mr. Frank Vachon, Chairman of the Water Board to attend such conference, expenditures for such attendance to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Camp house stated that because of the hazardous traffic I situation existing on North Santa Anita Avenue near Sierra Madre Boulevard, he felt that a boulevard stop should be installed at such intersection. He added that regarding Foothill Boulevard, which subject had been brought to the attention of the Staff at a prior Council meeting by Councilman Balser, the speed on that boulevard was still unabated and that the State Division of Highways had promised to install a signal at the intersection of BaldWin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard approximately five years ago. That he felt these matters required further study and discussion by the Staff and that he desired to be present at some of the discussions. Councilman Balser concurred and stated that the first thing that should be done is to change the speed limit on Foothill Boulevard to 35 miles per hour, and that he also would like to be present at some of the Staff discussions on this matter. 12. 10-6- 59 (Traffic - Continued) I fI;" ~ \ '. ~7 7 ;U The City Attorney advised that Foothill Boulevard is a State highway; that the portion from Michillinda to Baldwin Avenue is within County territory and the intersection at Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is under County and State jurisdiction and not under the City's. The City Manager advised that communications and reports from the Police Department have been dispatched to the Highway Division regarding the signals at Baldwin Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, and recommended that Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution covering the subject of a signal at Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to be sent to the State Division of Highways, District 7. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution covering the subject of a signal at Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to be sent to the State Division of Highways, District 7. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Reibold then appointed, as a special committee to sit in on discussions held regarding the above discussed matter, Councilman Camphouse as Chairman, Councilman Balser, the City Manager and the City Attorney, and requested that they report back to the Council at the November 3, 1959 j:..:;:..:...~,i! Counc i1 mee t i ng . , COMMUNICATION (Upper Rancho Association) rt'c/~ METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT ~\ ,f'I\ I , TRAINS (Speed) MAINTENANC~ rf\ '-) ~ The City Attorney suggested that in this connection "it might be well by some appropriate action to seek the annexation to the City of that portion of territory around the Anoakia School, as that is what precludes the City from bringing in to the City the rest of Foothill Boulevard. Mayor Reibold also referred this matter to the said Committee. Councilman Camphouse tendered to the City Manager a communication he had received from the Board of Directors of the Upper Rancho Association, suggesting that the City purchase from the State property bordering Foothill Boulevard or the railroad that is left over after the freeway is completed, so that this land is not purchased by private interests who might Use it for purposes that would not be advantageous to the surrounding area; also that the Staff consider this land for park or other potentials mentioned in said communication, and that he be kept apprised of such potentials. Mayor Reibold stated that he wished to clarify the matter of the meeting with the officials of the Metropolitan Water District, in the event the Press misunderstood; that it should not be inferred that this necessarily means the District will take Metropolitan water; that is only one source of it; that a part of getting the proper answers to the District's formation was to find out what the conditions were, should that turn out to be the ultimate solution. Councilman Camphouse then moved that in order to bring the people of Arcadia up to date on the water situation that Council authorize the Water Department, with the approval of the Water Board, to mail to every water subscriber a brochure on the matter, the mailing expense to be borne out of water revenue. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Jacobi again commented on the seemingly excessive speed of trains going through Arcadia, especially at night, and the City Manager stated that he would look into the matter. Councilman Jacobi also called the attention of the Staff to the fact that Santa Anita Avenue, especially near Las Tunas Drive, needed watering. 13. 10-6-59 1/773 LEAGUE OF Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried CALIFORNIA on roll call vote as follows that Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips and CITIES Balser be authorized to attend the League of California Cities Conference (Conference at San Francisco, California, October 18 to 21, 1959, at a total cost not Attendance) to exceed funds budgeted for that purpose, expenditures to be substantiated , by an itemized expense account upon their return: tQ :::!'J.1j:",;..... 1II\l-1 ,. . -AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold I'~ NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips ADJOURNMENT Mayor Reibold ordered the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. I ATTEST: d;7b€.'~~~ City Clerk - I 14. 10-6-59