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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
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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.
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APPOINTMENT
(Health and
Sanitation
COlllllliSsion)
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HEARING
(Setab, Inc.)
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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.
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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.
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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,
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PRESENTATION
(Plaque)
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AWARD OF CONTRACT
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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.
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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
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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.
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REQUEST
(Community Chest)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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The Acting City Manager recommended that this petition be
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LOT SPLITS
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CALL FOR BIDS
(Purchase of
Cast Iron Pipe
and Fittings)
REFUND REQUEST
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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No. 2934
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AGREEMENT
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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Motion was made by Councilman'Camphouse that the meeting
adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously.
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