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INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
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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.
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RESOLUTION
No. 3176
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The City Clerk also advised that she had received no written protests
or objections against the assessment, the improvement as constructed,
or the proceedings.
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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
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IMPROVEMENT OF WOODRUFF AVENUE AND' WOODRUFF PLACE."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE
No. lOpS
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RESOLUTION
No. 3174
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No, 3175
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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,"
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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:
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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:
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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: '
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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:
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File a final map prepared"by
Surveyor.
Provide a sewer lateral for
Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
a Registered Engineer or Licensed
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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:
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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
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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:
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NOES: None
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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
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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
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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,
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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:
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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,
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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.
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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
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CONFERENCE
ATTENDANCE
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BOARD
(Leave of
Absence -
Rossel)
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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.
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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
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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: '. \ }.;
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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
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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
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SCHOOL
(PTA -
carnival)
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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,
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ARCADIA
STREET
OPENING
(Assessment
Engineer -
Thompson)
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COMMUNICATION
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Square)
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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.
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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 .
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COMMUNICATION
(Upper
Rancho
Association)
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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.
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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:
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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.
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