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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1957
The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00
p.m., August 20, 1957.
The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Willard Dorsey of
the Arcadia Christian Church.
Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes
of the regular meeting of August 6, 1957 be approved.
Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of August 13, 1957, be ap-
proved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips
and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolutions No. 258 and No. 261,
making recommendations on the application of Carl D.
Anderson for a change of zone that the property be
classified from Zone R-3 to Zones R-2, PR-3, and C-l
with a D-overlay and requiring certain dedications for
street and alley purposes.
Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. A letter from
the applicant setting forth his reasons for requesting
a C-2 zoning rather than the C-l recommended by the
Planning Commission was ordered filed as part of the
proceedings. No one desired to speak against the grant-
ing of the zone change.
Mr. Anderson, the applicant, presented maps showing the
location of the parking zones and proposed streets to
become buffer strips between the commercial area and the
residential. He called attention to the fact that the
county C-l zoning across the street was similar to the
C-2 zoning of the city, which he was requesting, and
answered questions concerning the proposed use of the
property.
Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried.
The City Attorney pointed out that the property proposed to
be zoned P-R might not of itself provide sufficient parking area;
that the amount required would depend on the size of the building.
Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendations of the
Planning Commission,> as set forth in Resolution No. 258 with all
conditions imposed therein, be approved, except the portion
recommended by the Planning CommissionJto be zoned C-l shall be
rezoned C-2; that the recommendations of the Planning Commission
as set forth in Resolution No. 261 imposing the D-Zone overlay on
the property zoned C-2 be approved.
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Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and
Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Vacation of first alley east of Hungate Lane required
for the approval of a new subdivision.
The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk
stated that she had on file the Affidavit of Public-
ation and the Affidavit of Posting the Notice, both as
required by law; and that no written protests had been
filed.
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No. one in the audience desired to be heard. The City
Attorney explained that the alley previously required
would no longer be necessary with the approval of the
new subdivision which provided better access with other
streets and alleys.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance vacating
the property and that the City Engineer furnish the
Attorney with a report of any easements to be reserved
in the property being vacated.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried.
At the Mayor's request the City Clerk read the names of
those signing five communications, one containing 20
signatures, favoring the proposed "Green River" type
ordinance; and a letter from the Greater Arcadia
Improvement Association requesting that the ordinance
be held in abeyance for thirty days. The Mayor asked
the City Clerk to acknowledge receipt of the communica-
tion and directed that the communications be filed,
stating that they would be taken up at a later date and
that notice would be given of the time.
Two communications were presented regarding the
proposed(beaSification program. Since they covered a
part of Santa Anita Avenue that is not a part of the
current program, they were ordered filed for future
consideration, the Mayor stating that they were avail-
able at any time for inspection by the press and the
public.
Councilman Camp house felt that there had been some
misunderstanding as to the proposed work. Councilman
Reibold explained that the plans for future work on
Santa Anita included two traffic lanes and an 8-foot
lane for parking on each side of the center island,
which the present pavement does not quite provide.
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Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split
No. 162 (Mr. and Mrs. Glen D. Maxwell, 14 La Sierra
Drive) be given final approval as all conditions and
requirements have been met.
Councilman Reibold moved that final approval be given
Lot Split No. 162. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Phillips and carried.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split
No. 163 (Ralph M. Burston, 215 S. Baldwin Avenue) be
approved subject to the following conditions:
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1. File a final map by a registered engineer
with the City Engineer;
2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split
No. 165 (Lee H. Fultz, 2024 S. Second Avenue) be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer;
2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee; .
3. Dedicate 12 feet for widening Second Avenue;
4. Furnish any necessary easement for utility
lines.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot
Split No. 166 (Delores Hustedt Dickens, 1004 S. Alta
Vista Avenue) be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer;
2. Install a sewer lateral for parcel 2;
3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee;
4. Approval shall be subject to the completion
of annexation of the rear portion of the
property to the City of Monrovia.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot
Split No. 169 (Earl S. Ricker, 404 Harvard Drive) be
approved subject to the following condition:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
Councilman Jacobi moved that City Council accept the
recommendations of the Planning Commission as to Lot
Splits No's 163, 165, 166 and 169, and that the
Council indicate its intention to grant the lot splits
as requested upon compliance with the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot
Split No. 148 (Genevieve Burnell Forgey, 290 W.
Foothill Boulevard) be denied.
The City Clerk stated that an appeal from the Planning
Commission's den;al was filed August 15, 1957, by
Gordon L. Lund, Attorney, and that she also had a
letter, dated August 17, 1957, in which he requested
that the matter be held over to the next regular council
meeting as he would be unable to be present on August 20.
Councilman Camphouse moved that consideration of Lot
Split No. 148 be held over until the next regular
meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips
and unanimously carried.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot
Split No. 164 (Hollis H. Barron, 1034 S. First
Avenue) be denied.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and deny the application of Hollis H. Barron for Lot
Split No. 164. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Reibold and unanimously carried.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the final
map of Tract No. 15033 be approved subject to certain
conditions.
The City Attorney advised that if the subdivider is to
be reimbursed for any improvements, a trust agreement
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must be filed with the final map and approved at the
time the map is approved; that he felt that such an
agreement should be presented before further action
is taken. The Mayor announced that there being no
objections the matter would be held for further
recommendations from the City Attorney.
TRACT
No. 24122
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Recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the
tentative map of Tract No. 24122 be approved in its
entirety, without eliminating any portion, and subject
to the following conditions:
1. Annex all the property to the City of Arcadia;
2. Rearrange the rear lines of Lots 3, 4 and 5
on the approximate production of the" rear
lot lines to the north, or provide satisfact-
ory utility easements;
3. Provide rear line easements for utilities;
4. Provide sewer and drainage structure to
replace those to the north;
5. Subdivider to deposit funds with the City
for one-half of the estimated cost of the
improvement of the alley;
6. City Council to approve placing 25 feet of
city land in the tract;
7. Furnish surety bond to guarantee the" improve-
ment of the street;
8. Pay all customary fees and deposits;
9. City to dedicate Lot 15, Tract No. 21122 for
street purposes;
10. Remove all buildings from the tract.
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The City Attorney explained that this subdivision is
presently outside the city but proposes to annex to
Arcadia; that the subdividers are availing themselves
of the 1955 amendment; permitting approval of a
tentative map for the subdivision of property outside
the city; that such tentative approval has the full
effect that it would if the property were in the city,
if it is later annexed; however, if it is not annexed
the approval is of no effect.
Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the tentative map of Tract No. 24122 subject to
the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Camphouse and carried unanimously.
TRACT
No. 24181
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Recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the
tentative map of Tract No. 24181 be approved subject to
certain conditions.
The Assistant City Engineer explained that this tract
was located south of the Santa Fe Railw~, north of
the school property, was zoned M-l, and the subdivider
contemplated its use for light industrial purposes,
but that its location for fire protection had not been
checked with the Fire Department.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that tentative approval of
Tract No. 24181 be taken under advisement and the
matter referred to the City Staff, particularly to the
Fire Department for report. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
TRACT
No. 24136
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Recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the
tentative map of Tract No. 24136 be approved subject to
certain conditions.
The Assistant City Engineer explained that certain
markings in red indicated the changes recommended by
the Planning Commission to bring lot lines and widths
into more conformity with requirements.
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The Mayor requested that new blueprints of the tentative
map be submitted showing the lot lines and streets as
actually approved by the Planning Commission.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
business of house trailer sales be classified as a
special use under Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The City Attorney explained that the business of house
trailer sales had never been specifically set up as a
use permissible in any partioular zone.
Councilman Phillips moved that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission classify-
ing the business of house trailer sales as a special
use under Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance and that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
resolution. Said motion was seconded by Councilman
Camphouse and unanimously carried.
Recommendation of the City Manager that the plans and
specifications for landscaping the Civic Center be
accepted and that authorization be given to advertise
for bids.
Councilman Camp house moved that the Council approve
the plans and specifications as submitted by the
architects, Neptune and Thomas, as revised by the City
Attorney and City Engineer; that the City Clerk be
instructed to advertise for bids therefor to be opened
at 11:00 o'clock a.m., Monday, September 16, 1957,
and reported upon September 17, 1957, at the regular
council meeting, the contract documents to contain an
addendum eliminating the wrapping of the pipe of the
sprinkling system beyond the control valves only.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council approve
the proposed lighting of the Civic Center and appropri-
ate funds in the amount of $10,000 from the unappropri-
ated surplus of the General Fund to the Capital Project
Account to cover the lighting of the Civic Center area.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the Recreation Commission that a Par 3
Nine Hole Golf course be established on city-owned
property at the Rio Hondo site. The letter also
recommended that the development of this recreational
golf course by private enterprise be investigated.
A letter from R. L. Lohman of the L & L Properties Co.,
that owns and operates the Arroyo Seco Golf Course in
South Pasadena was discussed. The City Attorney
explained the status of the negotiations with the
Arcadia Development Company, which he was instructed to
work out at the Council meeting of July 2, 1957.
Councilman Camp house moved that the proposal of the L & L
Ptoperties Co. be referred to the City Staff. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried.
Recommendation from the Recreation CommiSSion that the
Longden Avenue Well property be used for recreational
purposes.
The City Manager explained that this was the first step
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take the place of those at the Civic Center. The City
Attorney advised that this was the property we had
attempted to annex and he expected a communication
from the Regional Planning Commission that the property
could be used for recreational purposes. He also called
attention to possible parking problems and a raise in taxes.
Councilman Camphouse moved that we accept the recommendat~on
of the Recreation Commission that one of the ball diamonds
be moved to the Longden Well property and also the plan
of the Recreation Department, as previously outlined by the
City Manager, that one be located at the Hugo Reid playground.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: Councilman Dennis
ABSENT: None
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Recommendation of the Recreation Commission that the
firm known as Community Facilities Planners be
retained to prepare preliminary plans for the develop-
ment of the Wilderness area.
The City Attorney called attention to the fact that
the Wilderness Area is still outside of the City; how-
ever, the City Manager advised that the matter of its
deannexation from the City of Monrovia was now being
considered by that city. The City Manager further
stated that in an informal discussion a tot& amount of
about $75,000 had been: set; that an expenditure of
about $27,000 was contemplated at the present time, of
which $14,000 had already been appropriated.
Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the Recreation Commission and
authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with
the firm of Eisner, Smith and'Williams, Eckbo, Royston
and Williams, for the planning of the Wilderness Area,
at a fee as set forth in their letter of August 16, 1957,
not to exceed $2100.00, said money to be. taken from the
fund already appropriated, and that the agreement pro-
vide that the City Staff will counsel with the firm
during the thinking stage; and further that the ultimate
goal on a completion basis be $75,000.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary papers to annex
the city-oWned Longden well site under the 1939 act.
Motion wasrseconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously.
Recommendation of the Personnel Board that an Assistant
Civil Engineer be recruited as Steps A, B or C, as may
be necessary'in order to fill the position.
Councilman Camp house moved that the recommendation of the
Personnel Board be approved as to the hiring of an Assistant
Civil Engineer to fill the present vacancy. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Phillips and ~arried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
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CONFERENCE
ATTENDANCE
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ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the City Manager that the Police
Chief attend. the annual conference of the International
Association of Police Chiefs, September 29 to October 1, 1957.
Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council approve the
Manager's recommendation that the Police Chief attend the
annual conference of the International Association of Police
Chiefs at city expense not to exceed $500.00, the expenditure
to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return
and approved by the City Manager and City Controller.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Camp house and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A communication was received from the Arcadia Health
and Sanitation Commission that Mr. Sidney J. Bierly
had been elected Chairman and Mrs. John Meehan Vice-
Chatrman for the ensuing year.
Councilman Camphouse reported that he had received many
complaints regarding the part of the flood control work
that shut off Colorado Boulevard.
The City Attorney explained that the City had relinquished
jurisdiction to other agencies and that there were no
completion dates for various portions of the project but
only for the project as a whole.
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The Manager re~d a telegram from Patrick J. Hillings having
reference to the strip of land needed for the widening of
Huntington Place which read.as follows:
"My bill requiring Secretary of Army to convey to
Los Angeles County rights to tract of land within
Arcadia Park passed House of Representatives today."
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Ordinance No. 990 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 4 AND 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 760 OF SAID CITY."
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading
of the full body of Ordinance No. 990 be waived. Said
motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance
No. 990 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by
Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Ordinance No. 994 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
No. 737 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION No. 2.6-A."
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ORD. No. 995
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ORD. No. 992
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Motion by Councilman Phillips'that the reading of
the full body of Ordinance No. 994 be waived. Said
motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance
No. 994 be introduced. Motion was seconded by Council-
man Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Ordinance No. 995 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING FLYING ACTIVITIES."
Motion by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the
full body of the Ordinance be waived. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse,Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Camphouse that Ordinance No. 995
. be introduced. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Ordinance No. 996 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 194 and 195 of ORDINANCE NO. 775."
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading
of the full body of Ordinance No. 996 be waived.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance
No. 996 be introduced. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Ordinance No. 992 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
FOR THE FISCAL~.YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1957."
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Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading
of the full body of Ordinance No. 992 be:waived.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENr: None
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance
No. 992 be introduced. Motion was seconded by Council-
man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENr: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of OrClinance No. 993 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COuNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR' BEGINNING JULY I, 1957."
Motion was made by Councilman Camp house that the read-
'ing of the full'body of Ordinance No. 993 be waived.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold
and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Ordinance
No. 993 be introduced. Motion was seconded by Council-
man Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Resolution No. 2919 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FOR THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION."
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 2919 be waived., Motion was
seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
'AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi" Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2919 be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of resolution No. 2920 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING JURISDICTION TO IMPROVE PROPERTY ALONG
HUNTINGTON DRIVE ACQUIRED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR STREET
PURPOSES."
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Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 2920 be waived. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi moved that Resolution No. 2920 be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse presented, discussed and read the
title of Resolution No. 2923 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF .
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO, AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2878."
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Councilman C8mphouse moved that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 2923 be waived. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse moved that Resolution No. 2923 be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of Resolution No. 2922 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED."
Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 2922 be waived. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2922 be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
. NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the
title of. Resolution No. 2921 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
TERMINATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE IUl:CLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY BOUNDED BY LAS TUNAS DRIVE ON THE NORTH,
LIVE OAK AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, EL MONTE AVENUE ON THE
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WEST AND SANTA ANITA AVENUE ON THE EAST WITHOUT
FURTHER RECLASSIFYING THE SAME, GRANTING A VARIANCE
FOR THE CONDUCT OF AN EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS UPON
A PORTION THEREOF, AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMIN-
ATIONS RELATIVE TO THE FOREGOING."
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Mayor Dennis stated that he wanted to present some
pursuasive material prior to the reading of the resolution
and read the first portion of an article by Mrs.
Marian Spaulding printed in the August 15, 1957 issue
of the Arcadia Tribune under the "Voice of the People".
He read a letter from the Planning Division to the
City Manager regarding proposed future use of the
Himes property. He read a letter from Mr. Zima of
Zimco Electric and showed plans of a proposed new
building. He referred to a garage .located in the
Triangle, doing body and fender repair work that
might be in violation of the present zoning. He
showed plans for a small animal hospital which had
been planned for the Senior property, read a letter
from the two veterinarians who are buying the
property, and one from Boller,. Suttner and Boller,
attorneys for Mr. Senior.
Mayor Dennis felt that the permanent variance would
be spot zoning. He realized that there were
approximately 500 residents opposed to the rezoning,
but he felt that the City Council represented the
whole city and that the rezoning was the best
solution for the city and the key to a long-standing
problem.
Councilman Reibold expressed his opinion that there
were still no problems, as far as the Himes and Senior
properties were concerned, that could not be solved
without rezoning. That historically, the Triangle
property had been developed during the time the Matoon
Act was in existence and the property owners had
always been asking for a change in the rules.
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Councilman Phillips said that he was still in favor
of the rezoning; that if it were not done, the Council
would be fighting the battle of Live Oak, lot by lot
and block by block, from El Monte to Sixth Avenue;
that all of the criticism had been of a destructive
nature and that none of those opposing had come up
with a better solution. He felt that far too much of
the Council's time had been given to the prOblem, and
that he hoped when the vote was taken on this
resolution, each member would vote from his heart,
and that regardless of the outcome of the vote, the
Council would go on with their plans for the Civic
Center, the parks and the many other projects that
the Council has to do to fill its obligation to the
City.
Councilman Camphouse stated that he himself was
entirely responsible for changing his preliminary
decision in the matter; that while people had come
300 miles to see him about it, he agreed with Council-
man Phillips that there had been too much emotion
involved in the problem. He recalled that it was
emotion that chased thousands of dollars of business
from the City of Arcadia when Ralphs Market built in
county territory. He wanted to be sure that certain
existing businesses in The Triangle were taken care of,
such as the car wash property and Equip Rent, in the
resolution presented. He felt obligated .by reason of
prior actions of the Council to afford the Equip-Rent
permanent kelief.
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The City Attorney advised that the variance for the
car wash carried no time .limit and that a permanent
variance, under the conditions previously set up,
was being granted to Equip-Rent by this resolution.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 2921 in full.
Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2921 be
adopted. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and
it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi and Reibold
Councilmen Phillips and Dennis
Mayor Dennis acknowledged the presence in the audience
of Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Woodall of the League of
Women Voters.
Councilman Phillips moved that the meeting adjourn to
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 1957. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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