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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 19,1957 I I ROLL CALL TRACT No. 24350 (Tentative Map) ?-) q~ CALL FOR BIDS 7277 RACE SEASON (Traffic) n:D~D' S:ill"'~"'---:~) 407~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1957 Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council of December 17, 1957, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 6:30 P.M. December 19, 1957. '. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis Councilman Phillips Tentative map of Tract No. 24350, located on Louise Avenue, between Santa Anita Avenue and First Avenue from Camino Real north 660 feet, containing 11 lots. Recommendation of the Planning Commission being that it be denied without prejudice to its being resubmitted in an acceptable form. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that the tentative map of Tract No. 24350 be denied without prejudice to its being resubmitted in an acceptable form. Recommendation of the City Manager and Acting Water Superintendent that Council authorize the advertising for bids for the cement lining of the 20-inch main in Second Avenue from Camino Real Avenue to Duarte Road. Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City Manager and Acting Water Superintendent be approved; and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the cement lining of the 20-inch main in Second Avenue from Camino Real Avenue to Duarte Road to be returned January 6, 1958 at 11:00 A.M. with recommendation to Council at the next regular meeting Janua,y 7, 1958. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Manager regarding 1957-58 appropriation necessary for the control and expedition of traffic in connection with the race season. The City Manager stated that there is an increase over last year's estimate due to the need for additional man power and that there had been an increase in pay for the regular officers since last year; it being his recommendation that Council approve the expenditure of $50,109.40 to cover costs for the handling of traffic and that this amount be paid from the admission taxes received from the race track. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager that the proposed budget for part-time patrolmen for the racing season 1957-58, as contained in his letter of December 12, 1957, on file in the office of the City Clerk, be accepted and that the sum of $50,109.40 to cover possible costs for 1. 12-19-57 4073 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT g ;l.YO ABANDONED PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY INDEXED f: PE,y..J the handling of traffic be paid from the admission taxes received from the race track, which funds to be deposited in the appropriate account, and that the City Manager present Council with the proper account recommendation at the next regular Council meeting of January 7, 1958. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Report from the Director of Public Works that the contem- plated alley easterly of Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real Avenue and Naomi Avenue is at a standstill for the reason that the City to date has been able to procure only six of the nine parcels of land necessary; that the three outstand- ing parcels are not contiguous, one being immediately south of Baldwin Avenue fire station and the other two parcels be- ing immediately south of Naomi Avenue, owners of the last two mentioned parcels have not indicated willingness to participate in said improvement and the owner of the parcel south of the fire station has not submitted a deed. I Mr. George Seidner, 1410 and 1412 South Baldwin Avenue, addressed Council, advising that he would suggest a personal call upon one of the owners, Mrs. Woodruff, to secure the necessary deed. He made the further suggestion that he would be happy to also contact the property owner in question. Mr. Ed Widerander, custodian of the American Lutheran Church of Arcadia, 1424 South Baldwin, advised Council that' the Church had already deeded its 20 feet for the alley years ago; that he would like to register a complaint at this time against the wet bog created by the fire department when equipment was being washed. Mayor Dennis assured Mr. Widerander that the City was most anxious to improve the alley as quickly as possible. Councilman Camphouse asked about the theoretical cost of the three parcels in question; the Director of Public Works estimated about $1000.00. Councilman Reibold suggested that the matter be referred back to the staff for further endeavor to resolve the matter, with the assistance of the City Attorney. Mayor Dennis then referred the matter to the Staff with the request that a recommendation, for purchase if necessary, be presented to Council at the regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 1958. I The City Manager read a report on the request from the Planning Commission for a determination on the part of the City Council of its intention to acquire the abandoned Pacific Electric right of way north of Huntington Drive. The report stated in part that the staff had made a review of the existing conditions and the probable tnfluencing factors which would have to be considered in the event the right of way was contemplated for future street purposes: 1. Various drill track existing on the right of way between Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. 2. 12-19-57 I I 4074 I~D~X~D 2. A grade separation would have to be considered on St. Joseph Street between Santa Anita Avenue and First Avenue. 3. Bridge crossing would have to be considered at the Santa Anita Wash, which will be constructed during 1959. 4. Special consideration will have to be given to the proposed freeway as it crosses Fifth Avenue and the Pacific Electric right of way. The report further stated that because of the high cost and problems involved in the development of the road, along with the right of way costs, that such expenditures are not warranted when related to the probable values received from such road extension, with the exception that it would be proper to protect for future acquisition, either by the City or interested property owners, that portion of the roadway which lies westerly of Fifth Avenue to the Santa Anita Wash. After viewing a map of the property in question and discus- sion with the staff, it was moved by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Jacobi, that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works that basically this property is too expensive to project as a roadway; and that the staff be instructed to make further report to the Council after additional discus- sions with the Pacific Electric Company officials. The motion was carried unanimously. 1911 IMPROVE- Director of Public Works recommended that the City Council MENT PROCEEDINGS accept the petition signed by 82.7% of the property owners SEWER - y~ 4th Ave.of property which will be the extension of Fourth Avenue ~. immediately south of Camino Real Avenue, which is the r\; urldedicated piece of road that blocks the entrance from Camino Real Avenue to a completely developed area lying between Second Avenue and Sixth Avenue, for sewer improve- ments by the 1911 Act proceedings. He advised that these property owners are willing to offer to the City 40 feet of dedicated roadway if the City will construct curb and gutters and the street improvements, and that the cost of these improvements are approximately $7,100.00; also that the City Council instruct the City Engineer to commence proceedings under the 1911 Improvement Act for the construction of main line sewers and that because of the importance to the City as a whole and to the general welfare of the already large developed area in consideration for the dedication of this right of way that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the construction of the street work at the expense of the City. It was the consensus of the Council that because of the cost involved this matter could be taken up in about five months in order that the expense could come out of next year's budget, and Councilman Camphouse moved that the matter be taken under advisement for further information from Staff. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion, and it was c~rried unanimously. I IMPROVEMENT Recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public OF MICHILLINDA Works that the request of the City of Pasadena to improve AVE. (City of Michillinda Avenue from Foothill Boulevard northerly, Pasadena) at no cost to the City of Arcadia, be approved; the Director INDE;~D of Public Works stating that the plans and specifications for f'~.~:~ such improvement have been reviewed and are in good order. 3. 12-19-57 4075 Councilman Reibo1d moved that Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and the plans and specifications for the improvement of Michi11inda Avenue from Foothill Boulevard northerly by the City of Pasadena, at no cost to the City of Arcadia, be approved. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. LOT SPLITS in'/ No. 181 - No's 181 and 186 (Final Approval) "No. 186 - 'iJ~l WORK COMPLETED (American Asphalt Paving Co. Parking District No.2) 1f.,{1 (George Held Storm Drain Huntington Drive- Huntington Blvd.) l..J.n Clara Baldwin Stocker's Home for Women Santa Anita Ave. and Foothill Blvd. Anthony Foto, 13 East Live Oak Avenue Motion made by Councilman Reibo1d that the recommendations of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits No's 181 and 186 be given final approval. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. I Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the work under contract to the American Asphalt Paving Company for the completion of the improvement of the parking lots for Parking District No.2, which has been, completed at a total cost of $5,968.43, and that after the expiration of the 35-day period, the City Clerk be authorized to release the bonds. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the work of American Asphalt Paving Company for the improvement of the parking lots for Parking District No. 2 under the terms of the contract at a total cost of $5,968.43 and that at the expiration of the 35-day period the City Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to release the bonds. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the work under contract to George Held, Contractor for the storm drain in Huntington Drive and Huntington Boulevard, which has been completed, and that the City Clerk be authorized to release the bonds after the noram 35-day period. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and accept the work of George Held, Contractor for the storm drain in Huntington Drive and Huntington Boulevard, and that at the expiration of the 35-day period the City Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to release the bonds. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 4. 12-19- 57 COMMUNICATIONS nlDEXED (a) S :f)pr"oIf (b) q ;.1:{1 I (c) INDEXED P:~ n:DEXED :f: J06 "l.A~ INDEXI..D FI t (J.J.. Q?&. : ~ I COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION INDEXED P: ~ cJ-f 4076 The City Clerk read the following: Communication from the Health and Sanitation Commission regarding the enforcement of the leash law; and that the Police Department be requested to report all dogs seen in violation to the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. Communication from the Health and Sanitation Commission regarding an inoculation clinic for rabies, in accordance with a new State legislation which makes it mandatory that City and County areas in Los Angeles County hold vaccination clinics. Councilman Camphouse moved that both communications be referred to staff for recommendation. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motionand it was carried unanimously. Communication from the Recreation.:Commission, regarding the request from the Little League organization to transfer and install permanent type bleachers, now located at the City Hall site, to Vista Park, with stipulation that they be painted prior to use, maintained yearly and have the construction plans approved by both the Engineering and Building Departments. The Commission recommended approval of said request. Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be approved. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. (d) Communication from the Personnel Board regarding revised class specifications for Chief Building Inspector. Council- man Reibold moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and approve the revised class specific- ations for Chief Building Inspector. Councilman Jacobi seconded said motion and it was carried unanimously. (e) Communication from the Mother's Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop No. 109, requesting permission to conduct a rummage sale on January 18, 1958 at the Longley Way School. Councilman Camphouse moved that the request of the Mother's Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop No. 109 be approved and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance No. 823 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. (f) Communication from Mr. J. H. Hoeppel congratulating the City Council for its progressive step to improve the curbed area betWeen Orange Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard along Santa Anita Avenue, hoping that it will do the same between Huntington Drive and Foothill Boulevard and to definitely remove horses from this area; also suggesting that consider- ation be given curbing Santa Anita Avenue from Wheeler Street to Foothill Boulevard. Councilman Camphouse moved that this communication be filed; Councilman Reibold seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Notice of proposed annexatiop No. 12 of certain property to the City of Industry. This proposed annexation is south of Garvey Boulevard and east of Baldwin Park Boulevard and very close to West Covina. Recommendation of the City Manager that this notice be noted and filed as the annexation has no effect upon the City of Arcadia. 5. 12-19- 57 4077 BUSINESS RENEWALS LICENSEY?O Arcadia Bowling Courts, Inc., 21 Morlan Place, 1fl Arcadia Non-Profit Nursery School, 1511 So. 10th Ave., 191 Fred M. Baedeker (Baedeker Guide) Tip Sheet, -1/;<" Emilia Balabanoff, 1625 So. 2nd Ave. (Nursery School), ?/o C. J. Barry, 811 So. 2nd Ave. (Commercial rubbish and junk collection), 162 Leslie T. Bloom, 100 W. Huntington Drive (skill game only), 9'.lblMilton A. Bradley (Turfcraft) tip sheet, -1))'1 Community Disposal Co. 5950 N. Temple City Blvd., Temple City (commercial rubbish), 137 Dorothy M. LaGuidice, 530 Las Tunas Blvd. (Nursery School), 1 It Mrs. A. Jean Lyman, 1016 So. Baldwin Ave. (Nursery School), 1~1 Rudy H. Meier, (Charter bus service), lJS Santa Anita Stables, 53 Morlan Place, r1q Frederic C. & Mary C. Schultze, 1111 Okoboji Dr. (Nursery School), ~$OO Meyer Wolkoff, 654 W. Huntington Drive (Second-hand clothing and tailoring). I Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Council approve applications as listed above and the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance 737 applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded said motion and it was carried unanimously. METHODIST HOSPITAL ;z.r5 Recommendation of City Manager that permit be granted the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to operate as a charitable, non-profit hospital exempt from license fees; and that permit be granted the Methodist Hospital Women's Auxiliary to operate their non-profit gift shop exempt from license fees. Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted and that section 18 of Ordinance 737 as amended by Ordinance 823 be waived; and that permit be granted the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to operate as a charitable, non-profit hospital exempt from license fees; and that permit be granted the Methodist Hospital Women's Auxiliary to operate their non-profit gift shop exempt from license fees. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. COMPLETION OF WORK (Daniel Brothers) ~ :; l;l.j The City Manager and the Director of Public Works recommended that the guarantee of Daniel Brothers Construction..Co. regarding the completion of work of the following items, as requested by the City as Change Orders to the original contract between the City and Daniel Brothers Construction Co. be approved: Install new steel sash to match existing sash in place of french doors at west side of waiting room #192 - total addition to contract $398.48. I Re-key existing locks in the old City Hall to new City Hall Addition - total addition to contract $234.60; The City Manager also informed Council that the said guarantee stated that if for any reason the items of work mentioned are not completed prior to the expiration of' the 35 day lien period which follows the City's acceptance Daniel Brothers Construction Company is willing that the City withhold $2000.00 from its final payment to guarantee the completion of the above items, which do not total over $700.00. He also stated that this guarantee was approved by Neptune & Thomas, the architects. 6. 12-19-57 1i'jG I ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE (Guy F. Sweet) :J /5'.r: SElMER PROPERTY (1208 Sixth Ave.) -1,;2-7'/ I 4078 Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works be accepted and that the Council accept the completion of this job with the provision that if for any reason the items of work mentioned above are not completed prior to the expiration of the 35-day lien period which follows the City's acceptance $2000.00 be withheld from final payment to Daniel Brothers Construction Company. Council- man Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The Director of Public Works read a letter from Mr. Guy F. Sweet, requesting permission to transfer his lease on city property, located on Peck Road, to Mr. Joe Bentz of Bentz Truck Sales for use of truck and truck parts sales. Councilman Reibold moved that Mr. Guy F. Sweet be permitted to assign his lease to Mr. Joe Bentz and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an assignment of the lease and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Clerk read a communication from Boller, Suttner & Bollen, attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Seimer, 1208 South Sixth Avenue. Mayor Dennis ordered the communication read into the Minutes and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney: "In connection with the application for a building permit of the above named taxpayers, we are advised, substantially, as follows: On August 1, 1957, negotiations were entered into between Mr. and Mrs. Seimer and a builder for the construction of two residences on the aforesaid property. Between the dates of August 3 and August 14 the builder had discussed with the Arcadia Building Department his plans and specifications and had received a verbal approval. The original plans called for the building of two houses and two unattached garages and a permit was requested in that regard. Prior to the granting of such permit, it was sug- gested to the builder and to Mr. and Mrs. Seimer that if the garages were attached to the building, he proposal would certainly be far better than having unattached garages. Pursuant to this request and opinion, Mrs. Seimer, on August 14, talked to Mr. Talley and was given modification forms by which a variance was needed covering approximately three feet of the rear yard. On Friday, August 16, the builder applied for the permit pursuant to the modification and was advised that the permit was held up for the time being. On August 21, 1957 the modification application was filed and the $10.00 fee was paid therefor. The Modification Board met and on September 11, 1957 the request- ed modification was granted. Certain opposition appeared at the Planning Commission on October 8, 1957, at which time the matter was gone into and the Planning Commission's decision was con- tinued until October 22, 1957, at which time the modification request was granted. Opposition then appealed to the City Council and at your meeting on November 19, 1957, you did not abide by the Planning Commission, but denied the request. In view of the actions of the City in disallowing the modification Mr. and Mrs. Seimer are now precluded from securing the building permit as originally applied for due to the adoption of ordinances which have become effective in the interim. 7. 12-19-57 4079 1}/4 (Greater Arcadia Improvement Assn.) IUDEXED fl:P....Lf.t:~ (IoIALCO) II?!) (Recreation commission) iINDEXED /J5P (Street light Installation Birchcroft and Ivyland Ave.) INDEXED f: {'.h I 'IJ,J:tt 'f; ilk . 7 '1 We are of the oplnlon that if you do not see fit to grant the modification application, then the building permit must be granted as originally contemplated providing for the erection of tge twp oouses with two detached garages. We are of the opinion that a Court would strongly criticize the manner in which tax- payers can be maneuvered into untenable positions through no fault of their own and through no laches on their part. We certainly do not accuse anyone of deliberately misleading them and we are sure such was not the case. The ultimate result, however, has been to deprive them of a substantial property right all of which we believe to be improper and not in keeping with the spirit and the letter of the law. We respectfully request that either your decision be reversed; that you have a re- hearing on this matter, if you so desire, to the end that either this modification be granted and a building permit issued there- for, or that the building permit be issued covering the erection of the structures as originally contemplated." I The City Clerk read a communication from the Greater Arcadia Improvement Association signed by Mrs. Crapo Johnson, President, and Mrs. Evelyn Clausen, Secretary, extending holiday greetings and commending Council and the many other public spirited individuals who devote their time to serving the citizens of Arcadia as members of the various Commissions and Boards. Mayor Dennis thanked the Association for its thoughtful, kind letter. The City Manager announced that a letter dated December 13, 1957 from WALeO (Western Automobile Leasing Co. ,2002 Pinehurst St., Glendora, California, signed by A. R. Anderson) had been served on him as City Manager of Arcadia, stating that the letter is to advise that on December 17, 1957, the expiration date of the present contract, WALeO's rate on Chevrolets under lease for use by the City of Arcadia Police Department will be $10.00 per day, plus 10~ per mile for each vehicle until it is returned to les- sor; that this sum plus all other accrued mileage before the expiration of the contract and such other damages as are due under Section 5 of the contract will be payable immediately upon return of the cars to WALCO. He then recommended that the letter be referred back to Staff. Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the above letter be referred back to Staff. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager read a communication from the Recreation Com- mission recommending that Council approve the request of the' Arcadia Assistance League and Arcadia Women's Club that don- ations recently received by the City for the Wilderness Area be placed in a special fund other than the general fund and be designated for specific recreational purposes with the donors retaining their identity by the installation of standardized pl~ques or other acknowledgment of the gift. He also informed Council that Mr. Panatier,' Recreation Director, had advised that the donation money was already kept in a separate fund. I Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be accepted and that plaques acknowledg- ing the donations be erected in appropriate spots in the Wilderness Area and that the Staff give the matter some thought. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Manager read a communication from the Director of rublic Works regarding street light installation at Birchcroft and Ivyland Avenues wherein he recommended that the City Council accept the petition signed by 100% of the property owners on said avenues requesting said installation and instruct the Director of Public Works to proceed on that basis after the necessary deposits have been made; and further that the Director of Public Works be instructed to include this area in the next Lighting Maintenance District, wherein the property owners will be required to pay 50% of the lighting maintenance charge. 8. 12-19-57 I SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. (Over:hang Easement) INDE:A'::::'J p:w. ALLEY TRAFFIC INDEXED /liSP METHODIST HOSPITAL INDEXED /US? ADJOURNMENT I \ 4079 Councilman Reibold moved that Council accept the recommend- ation of the Director of Public Works and instruct the City Engineer to proceed with the installation of street lights on Birchcroft and Ivyland Avenues after the neces- sary deposits have been made and that he also be instructed to include the area in the next Lighting Maintenance District, wherein the property owners will be required to pay 50% of the lighting maintenance charge. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The Director of Public Works reported that a request had been received from the Southern California Edison Company for an overhang easement across the parcel of land that was deeded to the City for roadway purposes by the Elkins Company going into the Wilderness area (Lot 49, Tract 23144) and that he recommended that Council approve this request. Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Southern California Edison Company be granted an overhang easement across the parcel of land deeded to the City for roadway purposes by the Elkins Company going into the Wilderness area, described as Lot 49 of Tract 23144, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a grant of easement for same in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Jacobi suggested that the staff investigate the possibility of traffic control in the alley behind the U. S. National Bank on Huntington Boulevard. Mayor Dennis asked that the City Manager be instructed to communicate with the Hospital authorities and ascertain when the dirt will be removed from the west corner of the hospital property; also when the beautification program for that area will begin. Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of the water concentration in back of the Nurse's quarters. The Director of Public Works stated that the basins to the north of the property will drain the excess water, and that a ditch has been provided. Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried that the meeting d~rn. ATTEST 13tJ;frd( 71/JU >>ttU7f d City Clerk 9. 12-19- 57