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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 1,1959 I \. I INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (11-17-59) PENDING AGENDA (Employment of Auditors Fiscal year 1959-60) ;clJDEXED \ ~~Q) 04,306 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECE~IDER 1, 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., December 1, 1959. The Invocation was offered by Rev. A. Karl Myers, Pastor of the Village presbyterian Church. Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 17, 1959, as submitted in writing be approved. Mayor Reibold advised that the next matter would be item 5 on the Pending Agenda, to wit: recommendation of the Committee, composed of Councilmen Camphouse and Balser, regarding appointment of independent auditors for the audit of the City's books for the fiscal year 1959-60. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that, inasmuch as the service of the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery had been most satisfactory in their audit of the City's books the preceding fiscal year, said firm again be retained to conduct the City's annual audit for the fiscal year 1959-60, pursuant to Section 1115 in the City Charter. 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 Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the application of Mr. E. D. Fisher, 1814 Tenth Avenue, Monrovia, California, for a business permit to allow him to solicit door to door for sale of chain link fencing (Anchor Post Products, Inc. of California) to be used for residential property protection, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard on the matter. ll'/DEXED No one desiring to be heard, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEARING (Fisher) \0 tlo Councilman Phillips stated that he has always striven to limit door to door solicitation, even to the point of elimination. However, in this case the applicant has complied with the ex~sting ordinance pertaining to door to door solicitation, and he moved that Council approve the application of Mr. E. D. Fisher and authorize the issuance of a business permit to allow him to solicit door to door for Anchor Post Products, Inc. of California for the sale of chain link fencing as set forth in his application and in conformance with the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 1006. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi arid carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None 1. 12-1- 59 QA...?r;-,:", ~:'X~~.~t€.l HEAR ING (Schavoni) INDBAED ~t HEARING (West Arcadia) lL'i.D.i!:XED ~l/\ Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the appeal of Roccie J. and Lorraine R. Schavoni from Planning Commission Resolution No. 343, recommending denial of their request for a zone variance to permit the construction of an additional dwelling at 141 West Colorado Blvd. and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard in favor of the request. Mr. Roccie J. Schavoni addressed the Council, stating in part that in compliance with a suggestion of the Planning Commission he had contacted Mr. Thomas W. Kendall, the owner of two acres of adjoining land to the east of his property regarding subdividing both properites. He also handed to the City Clerk a copy of a letter he had written to Mr'..Kendall :dated Auguilt. 20, ,1959 to the same effect, adding that Mr. I Kendall has to date expressed no inclination to have his property subdivided; that in view of the fact that there is no likelihood of a subdivision in that particular area in the foreseeable future he requested that Council grant his original request. The Director of Public Works pointed out the location of' the property in question, stating that it is 105 feet wide by 374 feet long on one side and 457 feet on the other. In the general discussion that ensued it was stated that, the basic reasons for the denial by the Planning Commission of the requested zone variance were that no other properties in the same vicinity have more than one residence, the provisions of Orainance No. 990 as amended requiring at least 25% being so built; that there appeared to be some question about a possible subdivision to the east, including the applicants' property; and that no exceptional circumstances were applicable in this case. There being no one else desiring to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to the requested zone variance Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed; which motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Councilman Balser further stated that in view of the points discussed, he moved that Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 343 and deny the request of Roccie J. and Lorraine R. Schavoni for a zone variance to permit the construction of an additional dwelling at 141 West Colorado Blvd. 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 Clerk read in full the following petitions and communications received both in protest to and in favor of Resolution No. 355 recommending amendment of Ordinance No. 760 for the reclassification I of property bounded by Duarte Road, Lovell, Camino Real and Baldwin Avenues: 1. A petition bearing 111 signatures accepted .at:.theLCo.urtcilLmeet!-ng of November 17, 1959 for presentation at this meeting, opposing the proposed reclassification for the reasons that the area is of such scope as to require notices to all property owners in the western area of the city rather than the minimum legal requirements of the Zoning Act; that this marks a departure from the basic plans of Arcadia zoning, which is essentially residential, and requesting that the matter be submitted to the entire citizenry of Arcadia by public hearings or by referendum. 2. A petition received that evening, allegedly containing 318 signatures (the number not verified by the City Clerk) protesting the proposed reclassification upon the same grounds essentially as the above petition. 2. 12-1- 59 (Hearing - West Arcadia - Continued) I I ~h~):8 V,~_, 3. A petition with four signatures protesting the proposed rezoning of the north side of Camino Real Avenue west of Lovell Avenue for commercial purposes while the south side remains residential, and requesting that consideration be given for rezoning of both sides. 4. A communication from the Board of Directors of El Rancho Santa Anita Business Association, representing 27 merchants in the El Rancho Shopping area, requesting that the proposed rezoning be referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration before Council votes on its passage. 5. petition containing 547 signatures, approving the proposed rezoning. Prior to the official opening of the hearing, at the request of Mayor Reibo1d, Mr. L. M. Talley, Planning Secretary, explained as follows to the Council and to the audience, in substance what is entailed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 355: That the area recommended for reclassification encompasses the south side of Duarte Road from the present commercial zone easterly to Lovell Avenue, down the west side of Lovell Avenue to Naomi Avenue; both sides of Naomi Avenue from Lovell Avenue westerly to the present commercial zone at Baldwin Avenue, and the north side of Camino Real Avenue from Lovell Avenue westerly to the present commercial zone at Baldwin Avenue. That the Planning Commission has taken into consideration what, in their opinion, is necessary to make the proposed area suitable for business, such as the widening of Duarte Road, the widening of Lovell Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real Avenue, the widening of Naomi Avenue from Lovell Avenue to Baldwin Avenue and of Camino Real Avenue from Lovell Avenue to the commercial zone at Baldwin Avenue; the continuation of a present alley south of the commercial development on Duarte Road easterly into Lovell Avenue; that as a further protection to the residential property remaining on the east side of Lovell Avenue and the south side of Camino Real Avenue, the Commission recommended that the entire widening of the street come off the west side of Lovell Avenue and the north side of Camino Real Avenue. That after the street has been widened, a strip ten feet wide be devoted to plan~ing':and beautification purposes .behind the sidewalk; at the inside of the ten foot strip a concrete block wall approximately six feet high be erected and .inside of the wall 60 feet of automobile park- ing, so that buildings will be set back a considerable distance from the residential property on the opposite side of the street. That along Naomi Avenue approximately the same thing was recommended, except that the widening would be on each side with a landscaped strip back of the widening and a 15 foot setback to the building, so that there would be landscaping in front of all the buildings, but no wall in this particular case because it would be commercial on each side of the street. That this would leave the entire center of the blocks open for commercial development. That an alley be dedicated between Naomi and Camino Real Avenues from Lovell Avenue west to the commercial development at Baldwin Avenue; the continuation of the north-south alley east of Baldwin Avenue, which is already partially installed, thus providing circulation by alleys through the center of the block between Naomi and Camino Real Avenues, the center of the block between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue, and at the rear of the business lots on Baldwin Avenue. That certain restrictions have been recommended on buildings, signs, lighting of parking lots, etc. That the development be set up in districts, numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, so that as one area is ready for development it can go ahead without waiting for the entire area. No. 1 is the area on the west side of Lovell Avenue 3. 12-1-59 O AI Q (',9.< !:':\'U~" ~ f o}>o. ,...... _~ S I '.'.'.'-., \.... (Hearing - West Arcadia - Continued) from Duarte Road down to the extension of the present alley at the rear of the commercial property on Duarte Road; No. 2 would be the north side of Naomi Avenue; No.3 the south side of Naomi Avenue and No.4 the north side of Camino Real Avenue. That the size of the ar~a be subject to change if necessity is shown. That the area remain in its present Zone R-l; an ordinance to be adopted that would specify that the zoning will be changed when the conditions have been fulfilled and when a developer in a certain area has complied with the conditions pertaining thereto that that property automatically be zoned to commercial without the necessity of a further public hearing. That the area proposed to be rezoned would consist of approximately 20 I acres; that all plot plans and building plans would have to be approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council; that the area when rezoned as recommended will become part of No. 1 Fire Zone, and all buildings must be of masonry construction. That the conditions as contained in Resolution No. 355 are substantially as follows: To landscape and construct a wall and provide parking along the north side of Camino Real Avenue, the same as specified on ~ovell Avenue; no vehicular access to be allowed from Lovell Avenue or Camino Real Avenue except at the dedicated alleys; the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Lovell Avenue to have special landscape treatment; all signs to be limited to one square foot of area for each foot of building frontage; all signs to be mounted flat against the building; no flashing or roof signs to be allowed; all lighting of the parking area and the buildings to be directed away from adjoining residential property; all plans to be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval as to plot plan, architectural treatment, walls, landscaping and signs before issuance of a building permit. Mr. Talley displayed a map showing the location of property owners opposed to as well as favoring the recommended reclassification, adding that the map did not include the property of those signing the petition filed at this meeting and also did not include property of those persons located in wide and various portions of the city not directly relat~d to the area. Mayor Reibold then declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 355 recommending amendment of Ordinance No. 760 covering reclassification of property bounded by Duarte Road, Lovell Avenue, Camino Real Avenue and Baldwin Avenue, and called first upon those persons in the audience opposed to the proposed reclassification. Mr. August J. Goebel, 3935 Huntington Drive, pasadena, california, an attorney, representing the West Arcadia Home OWners Association, stated in part that: said resolution should not be given favorable action by Council, the zoning to remain as is or, in the alternative, the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for the purpose of I considering further evidence, which would not be cumulative but entirely new. That failure by the Planning Commission to make certain findings rendered the resolution in question illegal. That property owners in the adjacent areas received no notice of the proceedings before the Planning Commission although the technical requirements of the Zoning Ordinance regarding notice to property owners within a radius of 300 feet were complied with; that an ordinance based on this pending resolution will have a serious and deleterious effect on residential property and small businesses in a wide surrounding area. That Ordinance No. 760 was adopted to provide economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land resources; that it recognized that Arcadia was preeminently suited for residential purposes, together with such related commercial and light industrial uses as are necessary to serve the needs of residential areas and that the proposed action is not in harmony with the intent of this ordinance. That the said resolution is invalid for the reason that no evidence of 4. 12-1-59 (Hearing' 'West Arcadia- Continued) I I ~ ') <")\ :' !..... ,'-~ 04810: public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practices. was shown,. nor were there findings thereon'made.by the Planning Commis. sionto show that this rezoning is justified at this time. Mr. Goebel cited the names and statements made by several persons at Planning Commission meetings to, the effect that their properties were no longer suitable for residential use because of the commercial area on Baldwin Avenue, and added that in his opinion, increasing the commercial zone would increase the difficulty over a wider area. Mr~ Goebel concluded by stating in part'that he urged that this resolution being, in his opinion, invalid, should not receive favorable action, and that the matter be again submitted to the Planning Com- mission, they to have the benefit of the new evidence that would be presented. The following persons thereafter addressed the Council, reading in full prepared statements in opposition to the proposed reclassification (statements on file in the office of the City Clerk) which stated substantially: Mr. Paul R. Hackstedde, 333 West Camino Real Avenue: That Arcadia should not replace the chicken ranches with traffic involved in making Arcadia a service area for other communities; that Arcadia's future lies in being and remaining an island of gracious living surrounded by a sea of congestion. He also displayed a placard which is used by the City bearing the legend: "Community'of Homes". Mr. Clifford W. Sise, 345 West Camino Real Avenue: That section 16 of ordinance. No. 760 requires that ~mendments and changes of zone boundaries must be justified on the basis of public necessity, convenience, etc., and that in the opinion of the West Arcadia Home Owners Association, which he represented, the proposed rezoning will ultimately produce a surrounding area of blight and deterioration; that over 85% of the population of Arcadia is prese~tly represented by private home owners. Mrs. Olwen Covell, 468 West Camino Real Avenue: Requested further consideration before final action, which would create additional commercial area in an admittedly residential section of the City. That no public necessity exists; that a' gray zone extends from Duarte Road down behind the commercial structure on Baldwin Avenue to Camino Real Avenue and that this would spread; that the present commercial areas now meet the needs of'the home owners in Arcadia. Mr. Delman H. Johnson, 250 West Camino Real Avenue: That as a representative of the West Arcadia Home Owners Association he does not .feel the proposed rezoning fulfills the requirements of being in the best interests and general welfare of the residents of Arcadia; that the streets which will be the feeder routes into this area were not designed to handle the volume of traffic which will be coming into the proposed area; that four schools are bounded by one or more of said streets with an attendance of approximately four thousand students; that Arcadia should not be turned into a service community for all the surrounding cities; that unfavorable types of businesses will move into the area, and that the alleged tal< revenue would not be of benefit to the city as evidenced by the fact that the tax rate on assessed valuations of property in nearby cities that are largely commercial and industrial are higher than those of nearby primarily residential cities, and also that Arcadia now has inactive funds in several Arcadia banks. Mrs. D. H. Johnson, 250 West Camino Real Avenue then addressed the Council, stating in part that she was opposed to the rezoning because of the deleterious effect she felt it would have on the value of her home, and the danger of increased traffic to children. 5. 12-1- 59 . .,. ". ., l.~ .... I .. .f .._;,} I.'~.,'" ~..,.- - OL'lS11 _..J ____ (Hearing - West Arcadia - Continued) The following persons then addressed the Council in favor of the proposed reclassification: Mrs. Margaret L. Warner, owning property at 1225 Lovell Avenue Mr. Hammond Nash, President of Nash's of Arcadia Mr. Fred J. Miller, 630 Naomi Avenue Mr. Donald H. Kay, owning property at 1015 South Baldwin Avenue Mr. Granville M. Shumaker, residing in San Marino Mrs. Charlotte L. Wilson, 626 Naomi Avenue Mr. Harold E. McGowan, 647 West Camino Real Avenue Mr. Clarence H. Skinner, 1229 Lovell Avenue Mr. Anton Green, 812 Southview Avenue Mr. John P. Vidican, 219 California Street. They stated substantially that they did not feel the proposed reclas- I sification would adversely affect property nearby; that the people in the immediate vicinity of the area in question are almost 100% in favor; that the Planning Commission is to be commended on the amount of time and study they have given the matter; that the proposed changeover will result in additional tax revenue which will inur to the City and will not be consumed by the necessity of new schools and the like; that a good shopping area will be an asset to the community property-wise as compared to the type of some of the property there at this time; that the influx of traffic is a problem shared not only by the City of Arcadia; that although the commercial area comprises a small percentage of the City it pays approximately 50% of the taxes; that the restrictions placed on the development will insure fine tenants and that the D OVerlay will give the City complete architectural supervision of this area. No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips stated in part that the Council has been and is concerned 'with the problem of increasing traffic through Arcadia both north and south-bound and east and west, irrespective of business areas; that to partially alleviate this some of the streets are being widened wherever and whenever possible; that he felt Mr. Johnson had over- . emphasized the problem of traffic where school children are concerned, since the majority of such children are taken to and from school in buses. He added that with regard to Mrs. Covell's comments regarding the so-called gray zone, the fixed boundary placed by the Planning Commission on the area in question would end this problem.' Councilman Balser stated in part that he liked to hear fellow Arcadians speak of Arcadia as a community of homes; that he always referred to it as a "City of Distinctive Homes". That he lived in the Baldwin Stocker Acres where a great deal of the opposition to the reclassification emanated, but that he did not agree that the proposed development would adversely affect property values at that distance, nor the properties I adjacent thereto. He cited as an example the large commercial develop- ment on Foothill Boulevard west of Michillinda Avenue which development had been opposed by property owners in that area on the grounds that it would deteriorate adjacent and nearby property values, but which has not done so; that on the contrary, recently homes costing approximately $50,000.00 have been built close-by; and that the D OVerlay restrictions imposed by the Arcadia Planning Commission on the proposed development are more comprehensive and stringent than the restrictions on the Foothill development. Mayor Reibold stated in part that keeping Arcadia a community of homes had been one of his campaign platforms, but that it should be understood that a community of homes is a composite of many things, such as friendly relations requiring police and fire protection, adequate and good schools, library facilities, etc. and in order to have such a 6. 12-1-59 (Hearing - West Arcadia - Continued) I I 04812 '" .~, " , community it must be in good health both socially and economically. That it is the responsibility of the Council to determine whether Arcadia should have piece-meal rezoning, which does not encourage healthy growth, or whether to take a long-range viewpoint and recognize the mounting costs of government. Mayor Reibold continued that with regard to traffic, he also lived in the Baldwin Stocker Acres, on Longden Avenue, where traffic is about twice as heavy as on Camino Real Avenue, but that it should be recognized that Arcadia, which was originally an agrarian community and then became a community of homes, is now a point enroute. That traffic peaks, how- ever, are in the morning hours between 7:15 and 8:15 and in the evenings between 4:30 and 5:30. That undoubtedly the proposed shopping develop- ment would produce additional traffic in Arcadia, but the compensation would be that this traffic, instead of going out of the City to other shopping centers, will go to West Arcadia, thus adding to retail sales and thus to the benefit of Arcadia. Mayor Reibold then concluded by further commenting that he wished to commend the Planning Commission for the time and effort they had spent on this matter; that this proposed development cannot be compared with the mentioned "Eastland" since the West Arcadia development at this time will comprise of approximately 20 acres with another 25 acres in the offing, whereas Eastland has 65 acres at present, not taking into consideration that portion on the other side of the highway. That, in his opinion, the request to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission can serve no useful purpose and that after carefully listening to all the testimony presented, he believed the recommendation of the Planning Commission should be approved by the Council. Councilman Camphouse stated in part that a problem of this type cannot be solved on the basis of a popularity contest, nor can the proposed develop- ment be compared to an "Eastland". That it should be compared with the development on Lake Avenue in Pasadena and that he hoped it could be compared with the development in Santa Ana called "Fashion Square". That with reference to higher tax rates of nearby cities having more commercial and industrial development than Arcadia, as mentioned earlier in the evening, this is not always the case as exemplified by the City of Beverly Hills which has one of the lowest tax rates in Los Angeles County. ThiS, Councilman Camphouse continued, is made possible by the business development in that city and yet it is well known that Beverly Hills has a beautiful residential area in a high priced category. Councilman Camphouse continued that he also did not believe any good purpose could be served by referring this matter back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. That for many years it has been one of the aspirations of Arcadia to command the attention of the Arcadia shopper and. that the design of the proposed area, with its widened streets, its landscaping, its facilities for vehicle parking, etc. would not only enhance the appearance of the area but would draw Arcadia shoppers, thus providing additional revenue for the City. He added that in his opinion the intent 9f section 16 of Ordinance No. 760 has been fully complied with in that the health, welfare and public necessity have been of a certainty taken into consideration. Councilman Phillips stated that he would like to add to his previous statement, for the benefit of the audience, an explanation regarding the City's inactive funds in bank accounts, mentioned earlier in the evening; that such funds consist in part of the cash basis funds that the Council is charged by the Charter to set up to keep the City on a cash paying basis, and of other funds that are earmarked by the Counci~ for certain commitments, such as money for the Santa Anita Resetvoir which is going to bid very soon. He added that Council has a direct responsibility for providing for the health and welfare of the community at the least possible cost and that he desired to mention the fact that Arcadia's tax rate has not increased for seven years. 7. 12-1-59 .' _, "t.:. '.(Jl1R'{.? __oJ...J.....) (Hearing - West Arcadia - Continued) RECESS HEARING (R-3 Regulations) INDEXED 9:, j(l Also that with regard to the so-called gray area referred to that evening, one of the primary purposes of the proposed rezoning is to eliminate such an area, which the Planning Commission has attempted to do by the proposed restrictions and D OVerlay. Councilman camphouse then moved that the Council accept the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 355, and authorize the amen~ment of Ordinance No. 760 by' the reclassification to Zones C-2,.C-3 and D, upon the performance of specified conditions precedent, of all that property bounded by Duarte Road, Lovell Avenue, Camino Real Avenue and Baldwin Avenue and not already zoned commercially. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and. it was carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Reibold declared a ten minute recess. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 351, recommending the amendment of Section 7-B of Ordinance No. 760 by so defining basement parking as to coristitute a. story in computing height of buildings in the R-3 zone unless the ceiling of any such basement be not more than two feet above the adjacent curb level, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council on the matter. The following persons addressed the Council: Mr. Earl Bower, 948 West Huntington Drive felt that the recommended 1800 square feet lot area per family is excessive, and suggested it be raised from the present 750 square feet to 1200 square feet. He also objected to the proposed 10 foot driveway, suggesting'a minimum width of nine feet. Mrs. W. N. Attrill, 832 West Huntington Drive, stated that on both sides of her property apartment houses were being built on the present permis- sible 750 square feet and that the proposed 1800 square feet would unduly penalize her. That she felt 1800 square feet was too large an area and suggested 1500 square feet as being more equitable. Mrs. James C. Greer, 901 West Duarte Road thought 1800 square feet too large an area. Mr..John M. Vidican, 219 California Street, and Mr. Anton 'Green, 812 Southview Road, were in favor of the 750 square foot area being increased and suggested a compromise between 1200 and 1500 square feet. Mr. Ralp~ M. Burston, 815 Fairview Avenue suggested 1500 square feet I as a compromise and also stated that he was opposed to tandem parking. Mr. Donald W. Betsinger, 12 Yorkshire Drive, objected to 1800 square feet as being too large and suggested 1500 square feet as an alternative He also opposed tandem parking, adding that it was a fire hazard. Mr. G. Marks, 216 South First Avenue, objected to tandem parking and felt that a nine foot driveway is adequate. No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be continued to January 19, 1960. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, commenting that he thought continuing this hearing would give Council an opportunity to study the matter further. Councilman Camphouse and Councilman Balser agreed, stating that they too felt there should be some increase to the present requirement of 750 square feet. The motion was then passed unanimously. 8. 12-1-59 ORDINANCE No. 1070 (Introduced) I RESOLUTION No. 3188 RESOLUTION No. 3189 r048~ ~ ~...'; \..~.... ' The City Attomey presented for the firs't time, ,explained the content, and read the title of Ordinance No. 1070, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 864 OF SAID CITY." The City Attomey added that this amendment would require the Health and Sanitation Commission to meet but once every three months and such other times as the Commission itself ~ight deem necessary rather than once a month as presently required. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1070 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further moved that Ordinance No. 1070 be introduced. 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 City Attomey stated that Resolution No. 3188, the next item on the agenda, pertains to the above ordinance and should be adopted at the time said ordinance is adopted; that he would therefore present. it at that time. The City Attomey presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3189, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING THE BUSINESSES OF ELECTRONICS, MACHINE SHOP AND THE MANUFACTURE, PROCESSING OR TREATMENT OF PLASTICS AS USES PERMISSIBLE IN ZONE C-M UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 760 OF.THE CITY OF ARCADIA. ". lNDEXED Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3189 be waived: I RESOLUTION No. 3190 lNDEXED AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3189 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse"Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attomey presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3190, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,. CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED." Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3190 be waived: AYES: Co~ncilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold . NOES: None ABSENT: None.. 9. 12-1- 59 :}~.:<i ~.) 0481.5 (Resolution No. 3190 - Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3191 INDEXRp LOT SPLIT (Tentative) INDEXED !A- Il ~ LOT SPLIT (Final) \ l.l~D$~Jt (0') tRACT No. 25439 (Tentative) lNDEXED ~\p\O ZONE \TARIANCE (Johnson & Clarido) iJ \sJ\\ .INDEXED' Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3190 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: , AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo'ld NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3191, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3092 OF SAID CITY." I The City Attorney added that this resolution when adopted will correct an error made in the legal description contained in Resolution No. _3092. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphou~e and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3191 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3191 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None No. 272 - J. K. Timbrook, 1035 South Fourth Avenue. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Co~ mission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 272, J. K. Timbrook, 1035 Sout9 Fourth Avenue upon compliance with the condition that applicant file a final map with the City Engineer. No. 269 - Elizabeth M. Smith, 1105 Mayflower Ave. 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 Secretary and that final approval be granted Lot Split No. 269 as all conditions imposed have now been met. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Tract No. 25439, consisting of 18 lots, being an extension of Winnie Way west from Eighth Avenue, providing for dedicating additional land to make Eighth Avenue a full width street upon the following conditions: I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dedicate a corner radius at Camino Real and Eighth Avenue. Pay the trust established by Tract No. 22279. Remove all buildings within the tract. provide all necessary rear line utility easements. Install all street improvements required. by the Subdivision Ordinance. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivision Ordinance. ... 6. The City Clerk advised that with regard to Planning Commission Resolution No. 350 recommending denial of a variance request by Orlando C1arizio and Sophia Johnson, to permit the construction of a convalescent home at 1601 South Baldwin Avenue, which recommendation was appealed by the applicants, necessitating the scheduling of a public hearing, Mr. Dexter D. Jones, the attorney for said applicants, had handed her a letter dated December 1, 1959, stating in substance that the plans for said convalescent home 10. 12-1- 59 (Zone Varial'ce - Johnson & C1arizio - Continued) 04816 ,!3..t? ~~. ~.~ are deficient in some particulars and that amended plans should be. filed. The said letter further requested that: 1), no. public hearing be set and the matter be referred back. to the Planning Commission for the filing of amended plans; or 2), in the alternative, the appeal be withdrawn and Council follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the variance request without prejudice. After general discussion Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the No.2 request of Mr. Dexter,D. Jones and, on behalf of his,. clients, deny without prejudice the zone variance request of Orlando C1arizio. and Sophia Johnson to permit the construction of.a convalescent home at 1601 South Baldwin Avenue. Councilman Balser seconded the motion I and it was carried unanimously. PARKING Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried (Duarte Rd.).~{tpnanimous1y that Council approve the recommendation of the Director of . f:.\t:J~ Public Works and authorize the restriction of parking to one hour between ~ '\ the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. of every day, except Sundays and INDEX!tho1idays; along the northerly side of Duarte Road; between Santa Anita and First Avenues, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary res91ution for this purpose. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3192, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE NORTH SIDE OF DUARTE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND FIRST AVENUE, AS A ONE-HOUR PARKING ZONE." IIIDZXEJ) Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3192 be waived: RESOLUTION No. 3192 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3192 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent; that the plans and specifications for the construction of a four million gallon reservoir and appurtenances at the Santa Anita Reservoir site be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk I!lDZj~ be authorized to call for bids for said reservoir and appurtenances in ~Dconformance with said specifications, expenditures for same being provided /[61 f9r.,:iD~the current budget under the appropriation in the Water Fund, Major ~~ Projects, Item 2; said bids to be opened at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on January h J 4, 1960 and submi~ted to Council at the regular meeting of January 5, 1960. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and, in accordance with the request of Mr. J. L. Farnum, present lessee of approximately 89/100 of an acre on Peck Road, instruct the City Attorney to prepare a one-year renewal of the lease between the City of Arcadia and the Pasadena Concrete Tile Company, now known as INDEXED Jayco Products, at a rental of $125.00 per month" said renewal to . it ,,?\O co~nce January 1, 1960 and end Dec.ember 31, 1960: ~ . AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None ADVERT ISE FOR BIDS . (Santa Aitita Reservoir) lu~ (Peck Road) .J/ ~ 11. 12-1- 59 .'. ',f)l.f', '.' :..~ I;,' ',) 04817 COMPLETION OF WORK (Johnson Tree Service) INDEX"L/ fl. 5tplP J INDEPENDENT AUDIT (Payment - 1958-59) .UiDEXlm !lEo/ - RECREATION COMMISSION (Wilderness Park Shelter) lNDEXEn If JlyA (Conference - Panatier & Recreation Coonnission Member) lNDEXEp? ~v ~vJ Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the.Counci1 app,rove the recommendation of the Director of Public Works; accept the work of Johnson Tree Service for the removal of 43 dead and dangerous trees as satisfactorily completed, and authorize final payment in accordance with the contract with said firm, and that the bond be released after the expiration of the required 35 days; AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried I on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize payment of invoice from Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery for $4,500.00, in accordance with that certain contract dated May 1, 1959 between the City and ~aid firm for services rendered regarding an audit by them of the financial books of the City for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1959 and a review of the Water Department accounting system; funds for same having been provided in the 1959-60 budget under Accou!1t No. 109-39: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None (a) The Director of Recreation displayed a drawing of the proposed design for a central shelter at the Wilderness Park, this being Plan A of the four basic plans submitted by Community Facilities Planners and considered by the Recreation Coonnission, and will be part.of the second phase of the development at said park. Both Councilman Phillips and the Recreation Director then explained the drawing, stating in substance that it is proposed to be an open-air shelter, which will include kitchen facilities and storage, to be used primarily for school groups, summer day camps and others. The Director of Recreation added that it is the recommendation of the Recreation Coonnission that Council accept said Plan A and authorize the architects to proceed with the necessary working drawings. He also stated that the said recommendation does not include any request for funds at this time; that he believes there are certain civic groups interested in contributing for this project. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Recreation Coonnission and approve Plan A for the Wilderness Park shelter submitted by Community Facilities Planners, and authorize said architects to proceed with the necessary working drawings, making the following revisions in said Plan A: 1. Retract the storage room and kitchen toward the edge of the concrete I floor. . 2. place the shelter on the graded site so that the storage room and kitchen would serve as wind breaks. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. (b) Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that one member of the Recreation Commission and the Recreation Director be authorized to attend the California Recreation Society annual conference in San Jose, California, during the period February 14 through 17, 1960; that Account No. 150-30 travel and meeting expenses, contains the necessary funds for this conference; and that expenditures be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon their return: 12. 12-1-59 04818 ,.,.. ",,~:- ~ .. \ .. ,.,,\, 1 .. '~"'.', "~ . \ J AYES: Counsilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None, ABSENT: None PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS (Linda .; (a) Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and Schartau) r 'I carried unanimously that Council accept the reconunendation of the (~ Personnel Board and approve a 98-day maternity leave of absence without l~D~vE pay, from December 16, 1959 through May 1, 1960, for Linda Schar tau , ~DStenographer Clerk, Police Department, such leave not to constitute an . interruption of service. : I (POliC~ (b) Motion by Councilman camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and Departmerit~r ,carried unanimously that touncil accept the reconunendation.of the Titles ~ ,Personnel Board and approve the changing of the titles of Patrolman to . '- @ Policeman 'and of Roseman to Fireman. . '.A ,. . (Osborn) (c) Motion by Councilman camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council ratify the motion unanimously passed by lNDrX~Dthe Personnel Board to tak~ no further action on the. letter referred by I ~ 1\ the Council to the Personnel Board from James, S. Osborn, Jr. in C. V\ \ connection with the James, F. Hayes case inasmuch as Mr. Osborn was ~~ invited to attend the Personnel Board's meeting of October 8, 1959 and tr notified them that he did not wish to appear. (salaries) (d) Regarding the reconunendation of the Personnel Board that Council authorize a 7%7. increase in salary for uniformed members of the Police and Fire Departments and a 57. increase for all non-uniformed employees within the'various City departments, Mayor Reibold advised that the Council met as a committee of the whole .to consider this matter, since it has been Council's policy that salaries of employees of the City of Arcadia compare favorably with those paid in cities of similar size, but that he felt the recommendation at this time is too broad. That Council 'recognizes that:the City's uniformed services have some basic problems, a large part of which originates in the pay treatment, but ,also that a problem exists in other departments of the City which, however, should receive more study before Council takes action. Mayor Reibold then moved that Council authorize at this time an increase of 57. effective January 1, 1960, to the uniformed members of the Police and Fire Departments only, and that the matter of an increase to the non- uniformed employe~s within. the various departments of the City be set aside at this time. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion, upon being informed by Mayor Reibold that by "uniformed members" he meant ~hose bearing non-clerical titles'. - I ~J.{DJl~~ " Councilman Balser stated that Council is aware o.f the time given by the Personnel Board to making up the survey. However, that since the recOmmended increase was not included in the 1959-60 budget that it was his opinion that it should not be considered until the 1960-61 budget is made up. with the exception of the City's uniformed services, since it is the responsibility of the Council to see that they are paid comparable wages to other cities, not only in order to secure the services of good men, but also to keep them; and that he was in favor of Mayor Reibold's motion. Councilman .Phillips stated that he was not in disagreement with the motion made and seconded, but that he desired to point out that Council has been aware for some. time of certain rumors of discontent within the Police.Department which, in his opinion, money in itself will not correct; that many months ago the Chief of Police made certain recommendations which could.not be acted upon because,~f the turn-over in the City Manager's post, and that one of the first orders of business for the City's ",. LJ.. 12-1-59 (. . . ;'" ;.~. >,\~''':'. ; ~ " 04E19 (Salaries - Continued) IlmJ;Xill) ~I OJ COMMUNICATIONS (Signal - Foothill & Baldwin) .lllDEXE.Q .-1 ~~' ~ (Commendation Williams) INDr.X:p::n new City Manager should be to thoroughly study the survey. T~ this suggestion, Mayor Reibold voiced his agreement. I Councilman Camphouse stated that although he is not entirely ~atisfied , with the action taken he would vote in its favor because at. this time it seems to be the only solution. He added that he felt that it is important to recognize that a situation does exist that needs attention. The City Attorney stated that a resolutio~ will be ready for the Council at the next meeting to put into effect the wishes of the Council. " The City Clerk then called the roll to cover the motion made and seconded, which was as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None (a) The City Manager advised that in connection with Council's request to the Division.of Highways for the installation of a traffic. signal at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, a letter had been received from said Division, stating in substance that they did not believe a signal was necessary at said intersection; that their reasons for that opinion were that traffic signals are not necessarily safety devices and that the traffic volume at this intersection does not indicate the need for signal control at this time. A general discussion ensued and Councilman Balser reiterated his previous statement that it was Council's desire to install such signals in an attempt to slow down traffic and have it conform to the posted speed limits on Foothill Boulevard. He then inquired of Police Chief seares, who was in the audience, as to the number of citations issued to motorists in the last two months for exceeding the posted speed limits and was informed that approximately 378 citations had been issued in 12 days of a one-month period. Chief Seares added that a minimum tolerance of eight miles per hour was being allowed, but that Judge Sturgeon of the Santa Anita Municipal Court has given the opinion that speeders should not be cited if they exceed speed limits by ten miles per hour. Both Councilmen Balser and Camphouse then questioned this allowable tolerance and indicated that no tolerance at all be allowed. To Mayor Reibold's question as to whether the City would be permitted to install a signal at its own expense at an estimated cost of approximately $15,000.00, the City Manager. replied that this particular intersection is under the jurisdiction.of the State of california, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Arcadia and would be difficult to accomplish, if at all; however, that the Staff is continuing to work on the matter, assembling additional data in all categories to the end that signals will be justified at the intersection in question. I (b) Mayor Reibold expressed Council's appreciation for the letter of . commendation written by Wade Williams, 114 South First Avenue, regarding the fine work done by the City employees. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one in the audience desired to address the Council. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (League of Women Voters) '~/. ?"r~1~ The City Clerk read in full a letter received from the League of Women Voters of Arcadia, dated December 1, 1959, regarding their conclusions 14. 12-1-59 (Methodist, Hospital - I """) ~ ~ (C6imciltnan Phillips) 04820 ~::i':" ~<>i 0,'..'.'" -. in the study of the long range planning and financing of Arcadia's water supply, and certain criteria which they.fee1 should be applied in water resource development. That with reg~rd to the Upper San Gabriel valley . Municipal Water District they did not reach substantial agreement either in support of or in opposition to t?e District. Mayor Reibo1d ordered the letter filed in the office of the City Clerk and commented that each Councilman has received a copy thereof. Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council approve the request of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California artd authorize them to. place two lighted plexiglass signs on Huntington Drive southbound, and on Huntington Boulevard north- bound, according to the plot plan submitted to the Planning Division in order to more adequately identify the hospital for the convenience of visitors. Mayor Reibold excused Councilman Phillips from further attendance at the meeting. (Library - . jMotion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and c~rried Garwood) . 11' on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize payment of invoice . \~'\ from William Guy Garwood, Architect, for the proposed new City Library, Atl'\ in the amount of $1803.30 for the adjusted design development phase: Y} AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips (Dead tre~{ r (Elks. Lodge banner) t^S~ (Tree planting North Santa Anita) (Mrs. Simpson) I Mayor Reibold requested the City Manager to investigate the matter of removing dead Pepper trees on Duarte Roaa between Santa Anita and El Monte Avenues. Councilman Camphouse commented that on November 3, 1959, when the Elks Lodge was granted permission to hang a banner across Huntington Drive in front of the lodge, advertising its Third Annual Charity Ball to be held November 21, 1959, it was understood that the banner would be removed the day after the ball, but that said banner is still hanging there. He then requested that the proper department check the matter and see to it that the banner is removed. Councilman Camphouse commended the Engineering Department on the tree planing program that is now going into effect on North Santa Anita Avenue. Councilman Camphouse stated that some time ago a communication had been received. from Mrs. Edgar R. Simpson, 418 East Huntington Drive, regarding the unsightly condition of the triangle of land on the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue anq Huntington Drive, abutting her property. Councilman Camphouse then proceeded to illustrate the corner in question on a blackboard, adding that due to the aligning of Fifth Avenue Mrs. Simpson's property was no longer on the corner; that she had inquired as Mn" to what disposal the City intended making of this triangle of land and had ~w~Aw~ been informed by Councilman Phillips about a year ago that the City had n)( ~I:l"plans to beautify it as had been done along West Huntington Drive, and 0' i;"" also to erect a "Welcome to Arcadia" sign there similar to the one erected ~'\ . at the west entrance to the City, but that she had pointed out that such a sign would be on the wrong side of the street for people entering Arcadia to see. Councilman Camphouse continued that in view of the fact that the City has done nothing with this triangle, and that it would be difficult to plant and maintain, it be reverted to Mrs. Simpson. A. general discussion ensued as to the legality of so doing, and various other problems involved. 15. 12-1-59 . .04821 ADJOURNMENT However, it being the consensus of the Council that they agreed with Councilman Camphouse that the land in question revert to Mrs. Simpson, Councilman camphouse req~ested the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Staff to follow through and take the steps necessary to expedite the reversion. Mayor Reibold ordered the meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M. December 2, 1959. ~7~ Mayor ~ Vthv '-nr~ City. Crerk 16. 12-1-59 I I '"