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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 3,1957 I I 4049 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 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. December 3, 1957. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Rev. Henry Von Son, Assistant Pastor of the Church of the Holy Angela. PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold Mayor Dennis PRESENT: ABSENT : MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1957 be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Mrs. Charlotte Lyon, representative of Field (Mrs. Charlotte Enterprises, Chicago, Illinois, for permission to conduct Lyon) the sale of World Book Encyclopedia through door-to-door 1;, ~/I solicitation for an indefinite period of time. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips declared the hearing open. Mrs. Charlotte Lyon, the applicant, addressed Council, stating in substance that she had filed an application to solicit from door-to-door the sale of the World Book Encyclopedia and that she had nothing further to add to the information contained in said application. Upon Council questioning her as to where the Arcadia City sales tax would be paid and the address of the home office of the organization she represented, she advised that she could offer no information regarding the question of Arcadia City sales tax and that her home office was located in Hollywood. The City Attorney suggested that Council might wish to continue the hearing for the purpose of augmenting the record by a staff report on the modus operandi of the Hollywood office of the applicant, particularly with refer- ence to sales tax disbursement. Councilman Camp house then moved that the hearing be continued to the next regular Council meeting in order that the Staff might endeavor to secure and furnish Council with information relating to the sales tax problem, also stating that the matter of sales tax is of vital importance to the City in that it offsets other taxes which might be invoked upon the City's citizenry. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 1. 12- 3- 57 40~', ORDINANCE No. 1003 'The City Attorney reintroduced Ordinance No. l003, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, n:m:;1;;:;D CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND ABANDONMENT OF DRIVEWAYS; CUTTING OF CURBS; CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; CURBS, GUTTERS AND PARKWAYS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 551". The City Attorney advised that after its introduction at the Council meeting of November 19, 1957, the City Engineer requested the addition of a clause limiting the duration of permits used under the ordinance, and since it is altered after its introduction it must be reintroduced. I Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1003 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Further motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. l003 be reintroduced as amended. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis RESOLUTION NO. 2948 Jrm::XED The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 2948, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING GRANT DEED". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2948 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as fo llows : AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Motion was further made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2948 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis I RESOLUTION No. 2949 iINDEXJ:n The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 2949, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR ~-CANCEL- LATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION". Motion was made :by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2949 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll call vote as follows 2. 12-3-57 I RESOLUTION f]:NDEXED 4051. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Motion was further made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2949 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis No. 2950 The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 2950, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CANCEL- LATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION". RESOLUTION No. 295l lNDEXED I Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2950 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold. NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Motion was further made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2950 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 295l, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AND DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION No. l7 SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED. Motion was made by Councilman Camp house that the the full body of Resolution No. 2951 be waived. was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on vote as follows: reading of Said motion roll call AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis The City Attorney explained that the annexation of this property has been approved by the City Planning Commission as required by the Government Code. If the Council wished the matter to proceed the next step was the granting of consent to circulate the petition, which consent is given by resolution. He further explained that no provision was made in the resolution for the payment of annexation fees, assumption of bonded indebtedness, widening of streets or' alteration of school boundaries which' requirements would have to be specified in this resolution if the Council wished to impose any such conditions. 3. 12-3- 57 4052 L. A. COUNTY HEART FUND :; 3.) ",Sf COMMUNICATION (Neptune & Thomas) -1,2.S PROPOSED ANNEXATION 12'37/ TRACT No. 22220 (Final Map) I, :,: Motion was further made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2951 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis The City Attorney advised the Council that the Order to Show Cause re the preliminary injunction in the case of the L. A. County Heart Fund vs. The City of Arcadia had been ordered off calendar and the temporary restraining order dissolved. I The City Engineer read a communication from Neptune and Thomas, Architects, regarding final inspection of Arcadia Civic Center Project, and recommending that the Council accept the buildings subject to corrections outlined in said communication. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips noted contents thereof and ordered the communication filed. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of proposed annexation to the City of Arcadia of property located on the east side of Sixth Avenue north of Live Oak Avenue and at the South end of Eighth Avenue. The area is bounded by the City of Arcadia on the north, west and south sides, and by the Santa Anita Wash on the east. It can be logically served only by the City of Arcadia, Proposed tract No. 24122 for the development of the area was approved by the Planning Commission on October 8, 1957 and by the City Council on October 15, 1957 upon the condition that the property be annexed; this being the first step to fulfill the condition and enable the tract to be developed. Petition for such annexation will be presented by the buyers upon completion of the escrow. Councilman Reibold moved that proceedings be instituted and that the City Engineer cause the boundary description to be submitted to the County Boundary Commission at this time. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the final map of Tract No. 22220, located on Southview Road and Hungate Lane, consisting of seven lots, be approved subject to the following fees and deposits: 2 Street name signs 7 Lots recreation fee 34 Street trees 3 Steelcstreet lights @ $25.00 25.00 5.00' 150.00 $ 50.00 175.00 l70.00 450.00 I Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 22220 subject to the fees and deposits set forth by the Planning Commission, and that the final map of Tract No. 22220 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, arid that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said city. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. 4. 12- 3- 57 LOT SPLIT No. 184 I ) ,\1-. .1 ZONE VARIANCE (Santa Anita Church of Religious Science) :f.;l.>3;J I."", " .m, (Sprinkling System) 1~ ,.<J 4053 LOT SPLIT No. 184 - Mrs. Edna M. Perkinson,' l30l S. Mayflower Avenue. RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL by Planning Commission for the reason that this division would create lots not conforming with the development of the area. Mr. John McLaughlin, real estate broker, 515 South First Avenue, addressed Council, stating that he had made a survey of the a.ea in question and found that over half the lots were between 50 and 60 feet in width and that the larger percentage of homes in the area were in the ten to twelve thousand dollar class, but that he intended to build in the $20,000.00 class, and that he felt thi~ would improve the neighborhood rather than hurt it. Councilman Camphouse commended Mr. McLaughlin on his presentation, but stated that he was still' in favor of hold- ing to the standard as far as possible, and moved that Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion and deny the request for Lot Split No. l84. Councilman Reibold stated that he would second Councilman Camphouse's motion but that before he did so he wished to point out that while it is true that what takes place adjacent to a particular piece of property is important the Council cannot escape its responsibility to other citizens in Arcadia far removed from the particular place; that when two houses are built in a space intended for one the service burden is increased to the total town in that it means more police, fire, water and schools. He mentioned the fact that it was his understanding that in order to support one child in Arcadia schools the operating cost alone, not including the amount received from the State, requires in the neighborhood of $9500.00 worth of assessed valuation. He said that he only pointed this out so that the public would be aware that when the number of residential structures are multiplied it goes beyond the immediate vicinity and the total town is involved. ~e then seconded the above motion and it was carried unanimously. Appeal from Planning Commission recommendation for denial of application of Santa Anita Church of Religious Science for a zone variance to permit the erection and operation of a church located on the extension of Second Avenue northerly from Sycamore Avenue. The City Clerk reported that she had received a letter from Garber and Garber, attorneys for applicant, appealing the matter and that a public hearing would be required. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that a hearing on matter be set for December 17, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. the The City Engineer reported the following bids had been received for the installation of an automatic sprinkler system on Colorado Street, between Old Ranch Road and Princeton Road: l. Acme Sprinkler, Los Angeles 2. E. E. Jensen, Monrovia 3. Hammer Co. Inc. Santa Monica 4. Henry C. Soto Corp. Los Angeles , 5. Uni ted Sprinkler Co. El Nonte 6. Paul Argersinger, Duarte $7,257.00 7,735.00 7,762.00 7,999.00 8,820.00 8,973.00 5. 12-3-57 4054 BIDS (Landscaping - Santa Anita Ave. Foothill Blvd. to Orange Grove Ave.) ";2/'/ -Lv />IS\' SANTA ANITA BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM INDEXED Pi ;(D{' I..i(~ : i3R/OcF. T.,l'.... The City Engineer recommended that the City Council award the contract to Acme Sprinkler Co. in the amount of $7,257.00; that the architect's estimate had been $8,000.00, and that funds for this project be designated from the appropriate Capital Projects accounts. Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract for the instal- lation of an automatic sprinkler system on Colorado Street, between Old Ranch Road and Princeton Road be awarded to Acme Sprinkler CD. of Los Angeles in the amount of $7,257.00; such work to be a part of the Colorado Beautification Project, funds for which are already appropriated in the Capital Projects Account; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the City Attorney, and that other bid deposits be returned. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis The City Engineer reported the following bids had been received for the landscaping and sprinkler system instal- lation on Santa Anita Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue: l. E. E. Jensen, Monrovia 2. Hammer Co. Inc., Santa Monica 3. United Sprinkler Co., El Monte 4. T. J. Roberts Co.,Long Beach 5. Aka-Tani Landscape Co., Los Angeles 6. Nisei Landscaping, Norwalk 7. Henry C. So to Corp. Los Angeles $l7,000.00 18,717.00 18,920.00 20,000.00 20,750.00 20,760.00 25,847.00 The City Engineer advised that subsequent to the receiving of the bids a question arose regarding the license now held by the low bidder, E. E. Jensen, and inasmuch as his bid is $17l7.00 lower than the next bidder, he recommended that the City Council withhold any action regarding the award of this contract until the Council meeting of December 17, 1957 in order to permit the low bidder to clarify the question pertaining to his contractor's license, at which time the Engineering Department will submit its recommendation as to the award of this contract. Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the awarding of the contract for the landscaping of Santa Anita Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue be continued to the I regular Council meeting on December 17, 1957, at which time the recommendation of the Engineering Department would be acted upon. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Manager advised Council that the planned Santa Anita Beautification Program is ready to start with the sections between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue; however, in order to carry out this project it will be necessary to discontinue the use of the center parkway as a riding trail; and that it was his recommendation that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance to ban riding of horses on Santa Anita Avenue. 6. l2-3-57 STORM DRAINS (Deficiency Needs) INDEXEj) S', F~D c:,oIYr: S,~", 09"'5 I I CALL FOR BIDS (Water Main Program) 1 .; 'j 'j 4055 Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved by Council and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance to ban riding of horses on Santa Anita Avenue. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of City Manager that the Council accept the comprehensive report of the Engineering Service Corporation, at the cost of $4000.00,on storm drain deficiency needs within the City of Arcadia, inasmuch as a deficiency report has been requested to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Flood Control prior to December 3l, 1957. He advised that this report analyzes completely the needs in pipe sizes, 'costs, and hydrology for 2l separate local surface drainage systems and includes various miscellaneous drains which are minor in character. The City Engineer then exhibited a map showing the drainage areas, proposed location of drains, channels, existing location of storm drains in the community, and stated that the deficiency report is very timely inasmuch as a deficiency study is being made in the entire county at the present time and that to his knowledge Arcadia is ahead of other cities in this respect. Councilman Camphouse commented that this was the outgrowth of advice from the City Engineer and commended the Engineer- ing Department for their farsightedness in being prepared. He then moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and that the report from the Engineering Service Corporation be accepted; that payment of $4000.00 for same be authorized as specified in the agreement between the City and said Engineering Service Corporation. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as fo llows : AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Councilman Camphouse further moved that the priority of projects for submission to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be approved by minute motion. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold then complimented Mr. Carozza, Director of Public Works, on the installation of the storm drain south of the Hospital. The City Manager recommended that the City Clerk be author- ized to call for bids for the main replacements in Camino Real Avenue from Santa Anita Avenue to approximately 840 feet westerly, in Palm Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Briargate Lane, and LeRoy Avenue from Holly Avenue to Lovell Avenue; said bids to be received December l6, 1957 at 11:00 A.M. for action by the Council on December l7, 1957 at its regular meeting. He stated that funds for this work are provided for in the current budget (Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, item 3, page 78). Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the main replacements in Camino Real Avenue from Santa Anita Avenue to approximately 840 feet westerly, in Palm Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Briargate Lane, and LeRoy Avenue from Holly Avenue to Lovell Avenue, and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids to be received December 16, 1957 7. l2-3-57 4056 COVERED WALKJNAY (Methodist Hospital) , I ' ') CUSTODIAL SERVICE (Civic Center) q 2- .' ., . CONFERENCE (Street and Highway Conference) INDEXED R :fJ ((.1..: c-I at ll:OO A.M. for action by the Council on December 17, 1957. Councilman jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the Methodist Hospital plans to cover the existing sidewalk between the hospital, nurses class rooms and the westerly cross walks to the nurses quarters. Councilman Jacobi moved that Council approve the plans of the Methodist Hospital to cover the existing sidewalk between the hospital, nurses class rooms and westerly cross walks to the nurses quarters. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously. I Recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the use of the Mitchell Home and Office Service for janitorial service on a contractual basis for the entire civic center, with the exception that the services of the one full-time janitor now in the employ of the City be continued and that the new custodian in our current budget be transferred to the Street Department as a Maintenance Man; that funds pro- vided for this custodian be used for janitorial services on a contractual basis. He advised Council that the Mitchell Home and Office Service proposes a monthly fee of $375.00 for the two city hall buildings and $375.00 for the police building. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager as to the change in custodial service in that the services of the present janitor be continued and that the new custodian be trans- ferred to the Street Department as a Maintenance Man; the funds provided for this custodian to be used for janitorial services on a contractual basis; and that the City enter into a contract with Mitchell Home and Office Service for janitorial service on a contractual basis for the entire Civic Center at a monthly fee of $375.00 for the two city hall buildings and $375.00 for the police building; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Recommendation of City Manager that Council approve the attendance of the Director of Public Works at the Tenth Annual California Street and Highway Conference which will be held at the University of California at Los Angeles January 29 to 31 inclusive; also that the various members of the Engineering Division be allowed to attend the particular sessions which will be of immediate interest to them. No funds are requested inasmuch as this conference will be held in the Los Angeles area. I Councilman Reibold moved that Council approve the attendance of the Director of Public Works at the Tenth Annual California Street and Highway Conference to be held at the University of California at Los Angeles January 29 to 3l inclusive and also that the various members of the Engineer- ing Division be allowed to attend the particular sessions which will be of immediate interest to them. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 8. l2-3-57 The City Clerk read a request from the Senior High Fellowship group of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for permission to solicit food and toys from door to door from 7:00 to 9:00 PM December 6, 1957; and a request from Boy Scout Pack, ll9 INDEXEDfor permission to solicit the sale of candy from door to door during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. POLICE AUTOMOBILES INDEXED P: fyr I CHRIST}~S PROJECTS Ff''(J.!&J:~ ,:INDEXED I r:J'?,)._~'~ COMMUNICATION (Saul G. Seidner) :; " 4057 The City Manager informed Council that a letter had been received from Western Auto Leasing Company, from whom the City has held a contract to provide police cars, in which they indicated that they desired to terminate the contract and offered the City the privilege of purchasing the ten cars under lease for a stipulated sum. He also advised that the lease agreement with the above mentioned company, provid- ing for the automibiles of the Police Department, has expired. He stated that after careful study of various plans and proposals received from a number of companies as to methods of fleet vehicle operation, it was his opinion that leasing was the most economical means of providing adequate police service to the City, but that some members of the Council felt it would be more economical and a saving to the City to purchase the automobiles and maintain them rather than leasing them. He therefore made no further recommendation. Councilman Camphouse remarked that Council had been furnished with recommendations of the City Manager and with cost studies as compiled by various council members, primarily Councilman Reibold; that he felt there has been great benefit in car leasing, but that it is the consensus of Council that there might be a greater saving or a reduced cost in opera- tion of the police fleet if the City purchased the auto- mobiles outright instead of on a lease basis. Councilman Camphouse then moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase ten cars, including a car for radar equipment, and that a transfer be made from the Council Contingency Fund to the Police Budget, Account No. l20-2l Automotive Equipment, of the sum of $25,000.00 for such purchase; that any unused amount be rebudgeted back into Council Contingency Fund; and that the Controller's office keep accurate records on the costs of this operation so that these figures can be analyzed at budget time and Council's position determined. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously, that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance No. 823, be waived, and that permission be granted the Senior High Fellowship group of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church to solicit food and toys from 7:00 to 9:00 PM December 6, 1957, and the Boy Scout Pack, ll9 to solicit the sale of candy from door to door during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Saul G. Seidner, of George's Liquor Store, 1410 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, requesting Council's consideration in the matter of an alley at the rear of his lot as well as the other lots facing Baldwin Avenue in Tract 4611, for the business section. 9. l2-3-57 4U58 1?1() Councilman Reibold remarked that everything that can be done should be done to expedite the completion of the alley at the rear of the lots facing Baldwin Avenue in Tract 46ll and moved that Mr. Seidner's letter be referred to Staff. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and passed unanimously. 1.; ~ /..- The City Manager read a petition signed by James W. Kayser, 2734 Fairgreen Ave., Theodore F. Klatzler, 2722 Fairgreen Ave., William E. Dickenshute, 2740 Fairgreen Avenue and Harold C. Carson, 21,28 Fairgreen Ave., protesting the location of the Little League ball diamond being planned for Longden and Peck Road. They requested that the ball diamond be placed on the east side of the property as there are no residences on the north, east or south sides. I BASEBALL DIAMOND (Longden & Peck) INflBXfll) Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips said that the matter would receive the attention and consideration of Council and also commented on the question of moving the park to the east side of the field, stating that this would at certain times of the day create a hazard as the children might be blinded by the sun. He then moved that the petition be referred to Staff with the recommendation that it do its very best in working out the location. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS (proposed Ordinance No. 989) '1 ,) I The City Clerk read two letters, one from C. Harold Sexsmith, 85l Volante Drive, and one from Bekins Van & Storage Co., signed by C. Harold Sexsmith as District Manager, protesting the proposed ordinance to limit and regulate house to house solicitation in Arcadia. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips moved that the letters be filed with the City Clerk. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION IlNDEXED P: 6NOa.y C/17'. Notices from the County Boundary Commission that the City of El Monte has filed annexation proposals as follows: Annexation No. l42 in the vicinity of Peck Road, approx- imately 2 miles south of Lower Azusa Road and on the east side of El Monte. INDEXED Annexation No. 143 is a four lot annexation south of the San Bernardino Freeway and northerly of Garvey Avenue along the westerly boundary line of the City of El Monte. Annexation No. l44 is a one block annexation on the northerly INDEXED boundary off Lower Azusa Road, lying between Baldwin and Rowland Avenues. The City Engineer explained the location of each of the annexations and stated that in his opinion they would have no effect on the City of Arcadia. I Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the communica- tions be noted and filed. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. WORK COMPLETED (Osborn Company) -t I '. ) Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Council accept the work under contract to the Osborn Company, which included the construction of the various sidewalks, the oompletion of entrance dirveways, the reflection pool and miscellaneous drainage work, which has been completed to the satisfaction of Neptune and Thomas, the City's Architectural lO. l2-3-57 I I :} 1;J-~t.J BUSINESS LICENSE RENEI~AL DABA (Off-Street Parking) t/J (l SElMER PROPERTY 1 i. ') cl tJSP 4059 Consultants, and the Department of Public Works, and that final payment be made and the bond filed in connection with this work be released. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the work of Osborn Company for the construction of the various sidewalks, the completion of entrance driveways, the reflection pool and miscellaneous drainage work, and authorize final payment to be made and the bond released. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Dennis 11) l__I"v Applications of Marie LaDuke and of P. G. Calvert for renewal of business licenses for the sale of tip sheets during the forthcoming 1957-58 racing season. , Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council approve the applications of Marie LaDuke and of P. G. Calvert for renewal of their business licenses for the 1957-58 racing season, and that the provisions of Section l8 of Ordinance 737 applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated that on November 19, 1957 permission had been granted the Downtown Arcadia Business Association to use Parking District Lots No's land 2 for certain events, and it was his recommendation that Council extend that permis- sion to include the City owned parking lot between the old police station and the lots of Parking District No. 2 for the same period of time, namely, December l3 and 14, 1957. Councilman Camphouse moved that Council accept the recommenda- tion of the City Attorney and that permission granted November 19, 1957 be extended to include the use of the City owned parking lot between the old police station and the lots of Parking District No.2 on December 13 and 14, 1957. Council- man Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated that at the Seimer hearing at the last regular meeting of November 19, 1957, the appeal of the neighbors against the recommendation of the Modification Committee and the Planning Commission for two additional buildings to be constructed upon the Seimer property had been heard; that Mr. and Mrs. "~. Seimer had made application prior to the effective date of an ordinance that restricted the additional dwellings to one only unless more than 60% of the block was already constructed with more than one dwelling; that at that time the Modification Committee could grant the permission for a second or additional building. Council's action so far as it went was to sustain the appeal to deny permission to build two additional dwellings. He added that in reviewing the minutes he felt that perhaps the motion as made did not carry out the full intent of the City Council; that he recalled expressions on the part of some of the Councilmen that the construction of two dwellings on a 82 foot lot at the front building line would in effect 11. 12-3-57 4060 1.1 '1,1 LIBRARY BOARD INDEXED NSP LEAGUE>- OF IWMEN VOTERS HILDERNESS AREA (Contract) ADJOURNMENT create the appearance at least of two 41 foot lots; that he also detected, if it were not expressly stated, a perfect willingness to allow the applicants to improve what is presently an unimproved front yard by normal construction of one additional dwelling at the front building line to make the lot then conform with the rest of the area. He then stated that if that was Council's intention, it would be in order to augment its decision by sustaining the appeal and denying the modification request as made, but sustaining the decision of the Modification Commission and Planning Commission to the extent of granting permission to build one additional dwelling at the established front building line, provided that the applicants comply with the applic- able side and rear yard requirements. I Councilman Camphouse stated that while he was not in agree- ment with having two houses on a lot, he felt that in this instance the Seimers had a point in that their original application came before the city prior to the adoption of Ordinance 990. He then moved that Council augment its motion of November 19, 1957 by granting approval to the Seimers to construct one additional dwelling on the subject property at the front building lin~ applicable to the lot, and in compliance with all other applicable yard requirements. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Camphouse commented that he, as Council'.s representative on the Library Board, would like to suggest that the members of Council tender him in writing by December 10th any comments or suggestions they might have regarding library problems, so that he in turn could offer same to the various library consultants who were meeting shortly to consider requirements for the expansion of our library facilities. He also requested that the Mayor be' notified inasmuch as he Was not present at this meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips acknowledged the presence in the audience of Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Hooda1l of the League of Women Voters. He also stated that although it might be too early to know whether the new order of business of Council is successful he would appreciate comments from the public. The City Attorney remarked that the contract on the Wilder- ness Area has been signed by the Community Facilities Planners and returned to the City; that they expect to have their plans out fairly soon; and that the Recreation Commission and finally the Council must review them and establish the priorities of development. As to the annexation of that area, the County has already approved the annexation and the Flood Control District is scheduled to do so in the near future, and thereafter it goes to the Board of Supervisors for action. I Hotion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded Camphouse and unanimously carried tha uncilman meeting adjourn. d~/a/~ City Clerk 12. 12- 3- 5,