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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 1,1957 I I 397,~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA REGUlAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 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., October 1, 1957. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Rev. Glenn T. Zachary, Pastor of the South Arcadia Union Church. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Reibold that the minutes.of the regular meeting of September 17, 1957, as submitted in writing, be amended by amending Page 8, paragraph 2 of Variance Request to read as follows: "Councilman Reibold recommended that in view of the unusual circumstances of the situation, that the denial recommended heretofore by the Building Code Modification Committee be overruled and that the requested variance be granted Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pinney", and that as thus amended the same be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT No. 148 (Forgey) j~30 Appeal of Mrs. Genevieve Burnell Forgey, 290 Foothill Blvd. from decision of the Planning Commission for denial of her lot split application for property located on Foothill Boulevard at Burnell Oaks Lane. This matter has been continued from the September 3, 1957 meeting, giving the Council members an opportunity to personally visit the property. Councilman Phillips advised that he and Councilman Reibold had viewed the property; that after consideration of the decision of the Planning Commission and the impression received by himself and the other members of the Council who had also viewed the property, it would be his recommendation that the decision of the Planning Commission was sound and should be upheld. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of the application for lot split No. 148 be upheld. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 1. 10-1-57 39'7[) APPOINTMENT (Health and Sanitation COlllllliSsion) INDSlED HEARING (Setab, Inc.) INDEXEO '}-)..3~ -" Mayor Dennis reminded the Council members of the one remaining appointment to be made to the Health and Sanitation COllllllission. Councilman Camphouse presented the name of Dr. Clarence Merrill, who resides at 1501 Highland Oaks Drive, stating that he had known Dr. Merrill for many years and considers him a most substantial citizen of this cOllllllunity; that Dr. Merrill is active in civic and oommunity affairs and that he would be an asset to this COllllllission. Councilman Camphouse moved that Dr. Clarence Merrill be appointed to the Health and Sanitation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 1961, this appointment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Roland Dierlam. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion with the cOllllllent that this COllllllission has a predominance of members in the South Arcadia area and that this appointment will tend to balance the COllllllission. Motion 'carried unanimously. I Request for zone change from R-3 to C-2 on property at the rear of 855 South Baldwin Avenue. Planning Commission Resolution No. 264 recollllllended denial of said request; and that a zone variance be granted to allow automobile parking and the sale of new and used automobiles. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. Mr. G. Norman Kennedy, an attorney at law, 415 Security Building, Pasadena, representing Setab, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Council and stated that the matter of the change in zone variance had been discussed thoroughly with a number of property owners in the illllllediate neighborhood; that there was only one person in active opposition, a Mr. Marks, who owns property to the west of the property under consideration; that the said property naturally orients itself to face west onto Baldwin Avenue; that there is no practical means of ingress or egress to this property except over that which Mr. Bates has under lease from Miss Cameron at 855 South Baldwin; that the property is already zoned C-2 at the front; and that he strongly felt that a zone variance would be beneficial to all concerned. Mr. Harold Woodruff, 850 South Baldwin Avenue, Joseph D. Grossi, who operates a furniture store next to Mr. Bates, and Mrs. Hartman of 722 W. Huntington Drive, all spoke in favor of the zone variance. The City Clerk then read a letter from the Arcadia-Monrovia Realty Co. signed by Mr. G. W. Marks, dated September 28, 1957, wherein they approved the action of the Planning Commission in denying the zone change to C-2, and recom- mended that a variance be granted to allow automobile park- ing and the sale of new and used automobiles; that they were owners of property illllllediately west of the property at the rear of 855 South Baldwin Ave. and that their property would be subdivided for highly restricted R-3 use, and that a C-2 zone abutting the multiple residential development along the east line would be both objectionable and detrimental. I Mr. Marks then addressed the Council and reiterated the statements made in the above mentioned letter. There being no other persons desiring to be heard, 2. 10-1-57 I I PRESENTATION (Plaque) tNDSXED AWARD OF CONTRACT (Construction of Storm Drains) ~J 5}1 CITY PROPERTY (Golf Course) j/31 .. '::3980 Mayor Dennis declared the hearing closed. A general discussion thereupon ensued, after which the hearing was closed. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council take the matter under advisement. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. ",f (J Mayor Dennis presented Councilman Donald S. Camphouse, at the request of the members of the Council, with a plaque expressing the appreciation of the Council and the Staff for his devotion and service to his fellow citizens while he was Mayor of Arcadia from April, 1956 to April, 1957. The City Engineer reported the following bids were for the construction of storm drains on Huntington and Huntington Boulevard. received Drive Petersen Construction Corporation Mussro Contracting, Inc. Chas. J. Rounds Co. Guho Corporation Martin F. Kordick Chas. T. Brown Co. and Paul Vukick Construction Co. George Dakavich Bonadiman-McCain, Inc. A. R. Williams A & P Pipeline George J. Held Company 47,473.00 42,222.90 41,058.75 38,405.00 37,543.75 36,427.50 35,360.00 34,940.00 34,500.00 34,352.50 28,494.50 The City Engineer recommended that the City Council award the contract for the construction of storm drains in Huntington Drive, at the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash and Huntington Boulevard, east of Holly Avenue, to George J. Held Company in the amount of $28,494.50; that the low bidder had been investigated and good recommend- ations as to the character of his work had been received. The City Engineer further reported that his estimate had been $41,373.75, and that this project will be financed from funds already appropriated to the Capital Outlay account. ~otion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract for the construction of storm drains in Huntington Drive, at the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash and Huntington Boulevard, east of Holly Avenue, be awarded to George J. Held Company in the amount of $28,494.50, and that accordingly the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in the form approved by the City Attorney, and that all other bid deposits be returned. Said 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 Clerk announced that a proposal from Lohman Bros., known as L & L Properties Company, had been received regard- ing the installation and operation of an 18 hole 3 par golf course in the city owned property located in the Rio Hondo Basin. 3. 10-1-57 '3981 'I ., I ~ \ . REQUEST (Community Chest) INDIilC," ,..i..'-"" . A'.'l. 1O~1-57 '> Councilman Reibold suggested that the matter be referred to the Staff; whereupon Councilman Camphouse remarked that there were some questions the Council members might want to ask them. Mr. Carozza, Acting City Manager, advised the Council members that he, the City Attorney, and the City Manager had spent approximately two hours conferring with Mr. Lohman; that Mr. Lohman had been requested to make specific diagrams showing the use of this land and that four weeks time had been given him to prepare such material; but that the only information the Council had received was the said letter, which touched upon a couple of the bases. Councilman Camphouse remarked that he did not think Lohman I Bros. were really interested but that in general fairness and to make sure that the Council does the right thing a few questions should be asked of them so that the Council could make a comparison between their proposal and the proposals of other interested parties; whereupon Council- man Phillips suggested that another two weeks be given them to pursue the matter along the line of comparable figures, i.e. whether the bidding was on gross revenues or on gross revenues less food, etc. That by the time of the next council meeting the Staff could be ready to make a final recommendation. Mayor Dennis then moved that a Committee be appointed to work with the Staff, consisting of Councilman Camphouse, as Chairman, and Councilmen Reibold and Jacobi; that they look for answers to questions as to water problems, length of lease, whether wine and/or liquor should be allowed on the premises, etc. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Camphouse then remarked to the City Attorney that the Council had instructed him to prepare some papers regarding other proposals, and that he thought the motion should encompass the fact that the matter would be studied and held in abeyance until comparison could be made. The City Attorney advised that all the Council members had received a tentative draft worked out as far as possible; that there were variables in that as to which the Council will have to make a decision; that the Committee and all the Council have copies of that proposed lease, which can be used as the basis for any lease which may be entered into by the City. Councilman Reibold then suggested that the Acting City Manager arrange to have a study made of the water situation, as to what might be required in terms of quantity, etc. I The City Clerk announced that a request had been received from the Arcadia Community Chest in which they seek to attach posters advertising their fund raising campaign, on the light standards in the business sections only. Councilman Phillips touched upon the misuse of posters during "Arcadia Days"; the failure to take them down, etc.; that he has been trying for a long time to help the Community Chest achieve its aim to encompass all the fund raising organizations; that if posters on a few of our light standards, whete they are not in conflict with motor vehicle regulations, would help, that he moved that the request of the Arcadia Community Chest 3. I I ':':'~)\3QOO o. ~ " <: ,. ......0...... to put up posters on light posts in the business sections of Arcadia during the campaign, be approved. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion, with the provision that the Acting City Manager notify the Arcadia Community Chest that it is their responsibility to take the posters down within a week after the close of the'campaign; also that he is very interested in seeing the Arcadia Community Chest make its quota this year; that the agencies which they support and the need that exists is worthy of the consideration and effort of everyone; that he hoped that this year there would be Some means of reaching those people who, like himself, are a part of A.I.D.; that even though they worked in a town outside of Arcadia, that it was possible for those who belong to A.I.D. to designate some part, or all if they wish, to the Arcadia Community Chest. Councilman Camphouse then commented that he would like the particular part that Councilman Reibold had commented on underlined as far as the press was concerned, because it is highly important; that he also agreed with Councilman Phillips about the misuse of posters and that he hoped the press would also underline that particular phase. IND~r.J1ayor Dennis then instructed the Acting City Manager to write a letter to the Arcadia Community Chest to the effect that it is their responsibility to remove the posters within a week after the campaign, and to also notify the Chamber of Commerce that some "Arcadia Days" posters have INIlIiX~1l not yet been removed. LEAS ING (Police Cars) .1_f') The Acting City Manager advised that a communication had been received from Mr. Ray Anderson, of the Western Auto Leasing Company, the firm currently leasing police cars to the City. Mr. Anderson requests the opportunity of renegotiating with the City, due to the increased costs of operation. The present contract expires November 21, 1957. Consensus of the Council was that the City should make every effort to enter into the best possible lease arrange- ment and' that the City Manager should consider any and all proposals from interested leasing companies. Mayor Dennis so instructed the City Manager and that his findings be submitted to the Council as soon as possible. PETITION (Woodruff Way) The Acting City Manager then read a petition from property owners fronting on Woodruff Way (northerly of Woodruff Avenue), requesting the installation of sanitary sewers and house connections under a 1911 Act Improvement District. The 14 signatures on the petition, representing 70.97% of the assessable front footage in the easement, and also representing 81.12% of the assessable area, also offer the dedication of a 10 foot easement for sewer purposes, inasmuch as Woodruff Way is not a dedicated street, but merely serves as egress and ingress for the various property owners to Woodruff Avenue. The Acting 'City Manager stated that the residents involved currently have cesspools or septic tanks for sanitary facilities and they are rapidly becoming ineffective, creating health hazards in the general area. .4~~5 The Acting City Manager recommended that this petition be 5. 10-1-57 -6)Q,Q:'? e),..I' .'......, ';;Js't, ~ ,..... LOT SPLITS (Final Approval) . 169 1-)."1 172 ,.).~,'4 173 j-~'iS CALL FOR BIDS (Purchase of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings) REFUND REQUEST INDEXEI> V r: /J-<I" COMMUNICATION (trees) J ~....\ 10-1-57 accepte'd. Hee-added, 'however,..:that because this is in private property, although they offer for dedication a ten foot ease- ment, that only those who have, signed the petition have offered the easement; that there would be one or two parcels of land for which easements would have to be secured, possibly through condemnation or other proceedings,property owners to bear the cos t. Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works be authorized to institute the neces- sary proceedings to accomplish the work for the installation of sewers under the 1911 Improvement District Act. Said motion was se~onded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the following Lot Splits be given final approval, as all conditions imposed have been met: I No. 169 - Earl S. Ricker, 404 Harvard Drive No. 172 - Charles Faulkner, 481 W. Palm Drive No. 173 - Porter E. Weigle, 1031 Arcadia Avenue Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the recommendations of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits No's ~69, 172 and 173 be given final approval. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Recommendation of City Manager and Water Superintendent for authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings, the expenditure for which is provided in the current Water Department budget under the main replacement program. Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent for the purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings, the expenditure for which is provided in the current Water Department budget under the main replacement program, be approved and that the City Clerk' be authorized to advertise for bids for said purchase, said bids to be open October 14. 1957 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers and acted upon the following night at the regular Council Meeting. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of Acting City Manager for a partial refund on a business license fee paid as a cement contractor by Duncan Cummings, formerly doing business as "Concrete by Cummings". Mr. Cummings stopped operating as a cement contractor in Arcadia the latter part of June, 1957, and retained the law firm of Evans and Baffa to assist him in clarifying his financial situation due to difficulties in his business. Under Section 20, Ord. 737, the City Council may authorize a refund of 75% of the unused balance and the unused balance in this case would amount to $18.75, which is a 75% refund of $25.00. I Councilman Reibold moved that the amount of $18.75, represent-' ing 75% of the unused portion of the license fee, be refunded to Mr. Cummings. Said motion w~s~seconaeQ,1by~Coillicilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis. NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Clerk read a letter ieceived from Mrs. Jas. C. Greer, 901 West Duarte Road, in which she protested the removal of 6. .:'; '~3984 ~". ,..<.<.. the City's trees and suggested that an authority on plant life pass judgment as to the health of the trees. Mayor Dennis ordered the communication file~ in the office of the City Clerk. COUNTY BOUNDARY. COMMISSION INDlillEo . The Acting City Manager informed the Council that consistent with Section 35002 of the Government Code~ the County Boundary Commission, by five communications, has advised the City of Arcadia of proposed annexations as follows: Annexation No. 6 to La Puente I Annexation No. 26 to Monrovia Annexation No. 129 to El Monte Annexation No. 135 to El Monte Annexation No. 136 to El Monte Area extending west of Willow Avenue to Puente Avenue, from Fairgrove Avenue to Elliott Avenue, from the present City limits of La Puente - approximately two blocks. Area west of Mountain Avenue to the west boundary of Sawpit Wash, from Lewiston Street to the Monrovia City Boundary. Area extending east of Vane Avenue and south of the present City limits of El Monte, with approximately 5 lots. Area southwest of Valley Boulevard and west of Cogswell Road, north of Garvey Avenue from the present City limits of El Monte. Area west of Baldwin Avenue, between Loftus Drive and the San Bernardino Freeway, adjacent to the present City limits of El Monte. . Inasmuch as none of these proposed annexations is near enough to the City of Arcadia to have any detrimental effect upon this City, it was recommended that these communications, by minute motion be noted and filed. Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendation.of the Acting City Man~ger, that the communications be noted and filed, be approved. Councilman Camphouse seconded this motion and it was carried unanimously. Mrs. Frankie Brill, 438 West Naomi Avenue, requested permission to solicit from the West Arcadia Business Men's Association advertising space for a dinner dance program to be given on October 19, 1957 for the purpose of raising cash funds to be used in a renovating program which is being carried on by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 6249 North Kaufman in Temple City. SOLICIT ADVERTISING INDz;xElJ c,f I" I Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Council waive the requirements of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended by,Ordinance 823, and grant the request of Mrs. Brill to solicit advertising space from the West Arcadia Business Mens Association. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Mr. George Gaffney, appearing on behalf of the Greater Arcadia Improvement Association, commended the Council on its action at the Council Meeting of September 17, 1957, in increasing the salaries of the Assistant City Attorney and the Assistant City Manager. SALARY (City Clerk) IND""ED ~...e 7. 10-1-57 39(.;'1:';. ..I._IV INDlilCEI> '>~ ~ RUBBISH (Complaints) /ND,.. { ('1'-> 10-1-57 He remarked, however, that there was one disturbing and grievous factor existing in that Christine Van Maanen, the City Clerk, who is highly efficient and doing a splendid job, is underpaid; that he realized that her salary is set by law and cannot be changed during her incumbancy in office and that this salary range was set during the 1940's, and that about a year ago the Council did take action to adjust her salary; but that with the rising cost of living today her salary is wholly inadequate, and that some action should be taken by the Council, with the guidance and advice of the City Attorney, to devise some meanS of increasing her salary, and that this increase should take effect before the next election. Councilman Phillips asked Mr. Gaffney if he would like to see this placed on the ballot and Mr. Gaffney said he would, and then Councilman Reibold inquired of the City Attorney whether this could be done. I The City Attorney then advised the Council that the salary raise need not go on the ballot but that it must be enacted prior. to the next election in order to be available for the person assuming the office after the next election; that no increase in compensation.of elective officials may be made applicable to the person in office at the time it is enacted; that the proper way to accomplish this increase is to amend the ordinance which fixes the salary of the City Clerke and to do that prior to the next time the office is up for election. Mayor Dennis thanked Mr. Gaffney and assured him that the Council is very aware of this and that it too is highly appreciative of the work Mrs. Van Maanen is doing and that it would see what could be done to alter the situation. Mr. Win L. Barlow, 19 Christina Street, addressed the Council, requesting clarification for him and other apartment house owners, of the refuse pickup situation, with particular emphasis on the fact that although they paid a business license fee to operate an apartment house, they still were under the residential law for pickup service; and also as to whether or not they had any alternative but to use the service of the City Refuse Company. Mr. Barlow stated that he was not satisfied with this service. Upon request by the Council, the City Attorney advised Mr. Barlow that recalling entirely from memory, the exclusive contract for refuse pickup was executed by .the City some time ago and covers all residential establishments, including apartments; that he would check this. He also stated that the City is interested in the quality of service rendered and suggested that complaints be filed with the office of the City Manager. I Mrs. Evans, 19 Christina Street, addressed the Council, stating her dissatisfaction with the service from the City Refuse Company. Mrs. Evans expressed a desire for more frequent pickup and asked whether or not the City anticipated an increase in rates for this service. Councilman Reibold informed Mrs. Evans that it was the considered opinion of the Council that one pickup service with uniform trucks driving on the streets of Arcadia at specified times was much more deSirable than situations where many pickup trucks traverse the streets at any and all hours. Mrs. Evans was also informed that she could have rubbish picked up as often as she desired for various charges. s. " ." ;Q.oo6 " ~.~ : UV{_"'J Mayor Dennis thanked Mr. Barlow and Mrs. Evans, stating that the City had endeavored to provide the best possible pickup service. REQUEST TO AMEND AGREEMENTS (Century Rock Produc ts) lMD5XEO l"~ Mr. E. L. 'Rodeffer, President of Century Rock Products, 5501 North Peck Road, El Monte, addressed Council for permission to submit their bid to the County of Los Angeles on October 3, 1957 to excavate 17 acres of land which the County wants taken down 40 feet to make a spreading basin at Irwindale and Arrow Highway; to remove the rock and sand which is contained therein from the county flood control property and bring it to the property of Century Rock to process it. That he had conferred with the City Attorney who suggested that he discuss the matter with Council as to whether or not there would be any objection to their bringing in this material and processing it through the plant; and that he was prepared to make an offer to the City of a lump sum of $2500.00 for the opportunity; also that this would mean a sub- stantial increase in sales tax to the City of Arcadia; that the bid would cover an approximate fixed amount of gravel from the county, i.e. a million cubic yards, and the length of time is rather undetermined but would certainly not interfere with the date the city must vacate in favor of the County Flood Control District. I A general discussion ensued between the Council members, the City Attorney and Mr. Rodeffer, in which they were advised by Mr. Rodeffer that the material would not be stockpiled for more than 24 to 36 hours; that his trucks would travel down Arrow Highway to Peck Road and south on Peck Road, etc. -' Motion by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment to the existing agreements between the present Lessees of city.owned Peck Road properties to the extent necessary to permit the importation of one million cubic yards of rock, sand ,and gravel and the processing of the same on the present plant site of Century Rock Products for a flat consider- ation of $2500.00, in the form to be prepared and approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Camp house seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None I LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Dennis read a report on the conference held recently in San Francisco, asking that same be made a part of the Minutes: IN08C'El) . fl' J',...:..;U \ e...t , ~,t. . ~ "The City of Arcadia was represented at the League of California Cities meeting in San Francisco between the dates of September 22'and 25. There was a total representation of 3500 persons attending this conference from the approximately 350 cities within the State of California, which made this the largest League conference ever held in the State. More than 80% of the California cities were represented, including some of the cities from Southern California which have been incorporated for as short a period as two months. 9. 10-1-57 3987 The conference program was broken down into sections wherein persons of like responsibilities met jointly to discuss common problems. In each of these sections, the program was designed for either legislators, commissioners, or staff personnel. The City of Arcadia was represented by members of the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the heads of the larger departments in the City. Various programs devoted time to joint sessions, such as finance officers meeting with Public Works Directors so that they could evolve a better understanding of the city's fiscal program along with its development programs. To point out just one particular program that would be of special . interest to most citizens, the agenda for the Mayor and Councilmen included a discussion of closed circuit television franchises. The address was delivered by T. M. Chubb, Chief I Engineer and General Manager of the Department of Public Utlilitliesd and Transportation of the City of Los Angeles and . c ear y emonstrates the deep knowledge of and experience with the many problems involved. After highlighting the methods of transmission, namely wire and existing television channels presently vacant, and methods of operation, such as coin boxes, unscrambling devices and the like, and mentioning some of the companies presently active in the field, he .explained the principal parts of franchises proposed to be issued by the City of Los Angeles. Basically the franchises are to be non-exlusive and require the payment of at least 2% of the gross receipts. He explained that these features were a requirement of the Los Angeles.City Charter but might well be the pattern for other cities not similarly governed; that the League staff in cooperation with interested parties and city officials were preparing a suggested model franchise which should be available early in October. He answered numerous questions concerning the effect of closed circuit television upon present sponsored television, it being his opinion that the competitive factor would be a leveling influence and that rather than closed circuit television sounding the death knell to present sponsored television, it would probably improve the caliber of sponsored television programs. By comparison, he pointed out that radio news broadcasts had not put news- papers out of business, that television had not eliminated movie theaters, and closed circuit television would probably do no more than improve sponsored television. The elaboration on the subject matter of the closed television circuits is exemplary of the general type of program conducted in each of the sections of the League meeting. Although there were many other subjects discussed, this has been presented as a sample of the type of discussion generally conducted at this conference." Mayor Dennis stated that those attending this conference had gained a great deal; that an opportunity had been furnished to discuss mutual problems with other cities and that he felt it was well worth the time and effort on the part of the City to make it possible for attendance at this conference. I The Acting City .Manager read a communication from the , 0 q Polyview Corporation of America inviting city officials to ~J~ J~attend a public demonstration of their system of selected entertainment for the individual home by the use of a direct wire service from studio to the home television set. Demonstration to be held in Baldwin Park October 4 and 5, 1957. Mayor Dennis expressed the hope that some of the members of the Council could attend and that if Councilman Reibold were able to view the demonstration it would be appreciated if he would make a report to the Council, inasmuch as he was familiar with such.equipment. 10. 10-1-57 I I WATE~N_S 11 ~?~. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR INII!;xiD jJt/l .. ~)988 Mayor Dennis referred to a report received from the City Manager regarding comparative rates and costs of water in the City and then appointed the Council a committee as a whole to meet with the City Manager, Controller and Water. Superintendent as soon as possible to consider the advisability of increasing water rates. The Acting City Manager was instructed to achedule such a meeting. The Acting City Manager informed the Council that City Charter Section 1115 provides that an independent auditor be hired by the City Council at the beginning of each fiscal year; that this has not been done for the fiscal year 1957; and that $3000.00 has been provided in the current budget to pay this expense. . Mayor Dennis then appointed Councilmen Camphouse and Phillips as a committee to study this matter and to make recom- mendations to Council as soon as possible. ANNUAL REPORT Mayor Dennis acknowledged the annual report received from the (Public Library Public Library Board and requested the Acting City Manager Board) JND!;X~ to convey to the Library Board the appreciation of the Council for the thoroughness of this report. ORD. No. 989 (Green River Proposed) 1NDmt> ,,~ t' CONFERENCE (Natl. Institute Municipal Law Officers) ~ ..$ ~ RESOLUTION No. 2933 1ND1;lC~ Councilman Phillips stated that a few months ago the Council was considering the adoption of a so-called Green River Ordinance; that they had postponed action on same until early Fall, and had promised to announce the date well in advance. Mayor Dennis instructed the City Clerk to place the matter on the November 5, 1957 agenda and to make notification thereof. Request of the City Attorney that he be granted permission to attend the Conference of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in Richmond, Virginia from the 6th to the 10th of October, 1957; also advice by the City Attorney that while he was in the vicinity of Washington, D. C. he was to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Councilman Phillips moved that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the Conference of National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in Richmond, Virginia, to be held from October 6, 1957 to October 10, 1957, at a total cOSt not to exceed the amount budgeted for that purpose, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said 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. 2933, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND ALLEY PURPOSES". Motion was made made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2933 be waived. Said motion was seconaed by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 2933, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND ALLEY PURPOSES", be adopted. 11. 10-1-57 3929 RtSOLUTlON No. 2934 l'/iIIlm:n RECREATION PROGIWl AGREEMENT (Res. 1/2879) A ~) INDrrxm1 ',' , TRUST AGREEMENT (Edckson- Knudsen) ~I~; ~ 10-1-57 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll ~all 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. 2934, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPIING THE SCALE OF THE PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2934 be waived. Ssid motion was seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis. NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 2934, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPIING THE SCALE OF THE PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES", be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Co~ncilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that in accordance with Resolution. No. 2879, adopted by Council May 7, 1957, regarding renewal of agreement with Los Angeles County for allocation of re~reation funds, the City had received the Community Recreation Program Agreement from said County, wherein it agrees to pay Arcadia $5442.00 on the basis that Arcadia spend $16,326.00, which is one-fourth of the total allocation of $21,768.00 for said recreation program, and recommended that said agreement be executed. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Recreation Program Agreement ~ith the County of Los Angeles in form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen C.mnphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None I The City Attorney advised the Council that the trust agree- ment (termed "holding agreement") concerning the Erickson- Knudsen subdivision had been received; that although its form differed somewhat from those previously submitted, the City Attorney approved it as to form; however, he pointed out that the agreement as submitted provided for a 20-year repayment period whereas ten years was the most that had been provided in prior agreements. He also noted that the map in the file had deleted certain lots and suggested that the Engineering Staff check the agreement to see that the legal description ,of the maps conformed with the Planning Commission's recommendations. Councilman Jacobi moved that the trust agreement affecting 12. I I ORll!J!NANCE No. 994 INO,","" DISCUSSION (Colorado St.) .3990 Tract No. 15033 be approved as submitted provided that the twenty-year expiration be changed to ten years and that the final map of Tract No. 15033 be approved on the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer. There being no second to the motion, the matter was referred to the Engineering Department in accordance with the Attorney's suggestion. The City Attorney presented for the second time, 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. 26-A". Motion was made 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: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis None None Further motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 994, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ilMENDING ORDINANCE No. 737 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION No. 26-A" 'c, 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 Councilman Phillips further moved that, in order to avoid payment by Lessee of a double royalty under this lease which was not contemplated at the time of its execution, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the present lease between the City, the Basiches and their assignee, Century Rock Products, which will allow a credit against the royalty payment presently provided in the agreement equal to the amount that the new license fee, imposed by Ordinance No. 994, exceeds the amount of license fee applicable prior to the effective date of Ordinance No.994; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such amendment. Councilman Jacobi seconded said motion and same was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse brought up the subject of the deplorable condition of Colorado Street which was the cause of a cave-in resulting in the death of a local child and injuries to two other children. The City Engineer then advised Council that he had written Col. H. E. Hedger, the Chief Engineer for the Flood Control District, setting forth certain conditions upon which the City would approve contracts in the future. This communication was sent a week prior to the said accident. Councilman Reibold then stated that it would be well to point out that this work is not being done by the City but by a contractor employed by the U. S. Corps of Engineers. 13. 10-1-57 ~)99:1 ADJOURNMENT 10-1-57 Motion was made by Councilman'Camphouse that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. eL~~ 1JtV?U'~ City Clerk I I 14.