HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 7,1958
1 INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
HEARING
(Louise and
LeRoy Avenues)
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RESOLUTION
No. 2964
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1958
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. January 7, 1958.
The invocation was offered by Rev. A. Karl Myers, Pastor of the
Village Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT :
Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
None
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 17, 1957 be approved as submitted in
writing, and that the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of
December ~ 1957 as submitted in writing, be amended by deleting
the words "and 2959" on line 2, page 5, and that as thus corrected
that they be approved.
To determine whether public convenience and necessity require the
improvement of Louise and LeRoy Avenues between LeRoy Avenue and
Christine Street, and LeRoy Avenue between Louise Avenue and Santa
Anita Avenue, all in the City of Arcadia.
The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk stated that she
had on file the Affidavit of Publication and the Affidavit of Post-
ing the Notice, both as required by law; and that no written protests
had been fi led.
Upon inquiry by the Mayor, no one in the audience expressed a desire
to be heard.
Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing be closed; Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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The Mayor stated that it was now necessary that a motion be made to
adopt a resolution finding the public convenience arid necessity
requiring the work to be done and inquired of the City Attorney if
he had such a resolution ready. The City Attorney stated that he
did and then presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution
No. 2964, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOUISE AVENUE AND LE ROY AVENUE ALL WITHIN
THE CITY OF ARCADIA". He explained that it is the jurisdictional
finding that the public improvement should be made in the manner
contemplated, and that if it met with Council's approval it would be
in order to waive the reading and then to adopt the resolution by a
four-fifths vote.
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Councilman Reibold moved that' the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 2964 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman
Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2964 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
No. 2965
lNDEXED
The City Attorney then stated that if it were Council's desire to
proceed further, it would be in order to adopt Resolution No. 2965
and upon their consent he presented, explained and read the title
of Resolution No. 2965, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
IMPROVE LOUISE AVENUE AND LE ROY AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST
THEREFOR AND DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR
ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE
ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT".
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Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 2965 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman
Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2965 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HEARING
(Lyon)
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Continued hearing on application of Mrs. Charlotte Lyon, represent-
ative of Field Enterprises, Chicago, IllinOis, for permission to
conduct the sale of the World Book Encyclopedia by door to door
solicitation.
The City Attorney informed Council that in compliance with its
request he had ascertained the formula upon which sales and/or
use taxes are collected and distributed in operations of this kind,
which is: Sales tax collected from a business having a permanent-
ly established location within Arcadia is reported as such and
returned 100% to the City of Arcadia. Sales made in town by a
place not having a permanently established place of business in
said town, and sales made outside of town, particularly outside of
the state where a use tax is collected upon the delivery and use
of the materials in the state and city, a use tax is collected in
the latter case and a sales tax in the former case. In those
instances the sales tax is remitted to the county and the cities I
within the county on the basis of the formula adopted under the
authority of the Recenue and Taxation Code; that formula is that
those taxes are distributed to the local agencies upon the same
proportion as sales taxes are reported from fixed places of. business
within the respective jurisdictions.
The Mayor asked Mrs. Lyon if she had any comments to make, to which
she replied that she had none other than to thank the City Attorney
for the comprehensive information he had obtained on the tax col-
lection question.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who desired to
speak against the application of Mrs. Lyon, representing Field
Enterprises. There being no one, Councilman Camphouse moved that
the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried unanimously.
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APPLICATION
(Lyon)
Continued
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HEARING
(Pitts)
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A general discussion then ensued and Councilman Camphouse moved
that the application of Mrs. Charlotte Lyon be denied. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion.
Councilman Phillips then remarked that before a call for a vote is
made he desired information from the City Attorney as to the
approximate time when the proposed business solicitation ordinance
will be ready for presentation to the Council, to which the City
Attorney replied that he still had one additional facet of the
problem to solve, but that he thought it would be ready by not
later than the first Council meeting in February. Councilman
Camphouse said that his motion had been predicated upon the fact
that the proposed new ordinance is so nearly ready and that he
preferred the request not be countermanded by an ordinance.
Councilman Reibold then inquired if the proposed new ordinance
would apply to this particular case'if the application is granted
at this time. The City Attorney replied that this recommendation
would still require adherence to the basic permit procedure of
Ordinance 823 under which this party made her application; that the
proposed ordinance will eliminate some of the burdensome facets of
Ordinance No. 823 in those instances where the reason for
them had been proven by experience to be non-existent; and that if
the permit presently applied for is granted, that it can be and
would become subject to any provision contained in the proposed
ordinance; that Ord nance No. 823 presently on the books is not a
prohibition but is regulatory and the record should sustain Council
if it decides to deny the application. Councilman Reibold then
stated that if Arcadia now had the type of regulation which is in
the process of being prepared by the City Attorney, giving the
people of Arcadia the tools whereby they can decide whether or not
they wish to be solicited, he could see no reason why this
particular request should not be granted,and that if this request
can be granted in such manner, so that it will not preclude such
restrictions as will be contained in the proposed ordinance he
would be inclined to grant this application at this time. Council-
man Camp house concurred in this and said that he would move that
the application be denied without prejudice. The City Attorney
then stated that if it was Council's thinking to grant the permit
at the time the other ordinance is presented or adopted, he would
recommend not a denial but rather a continuation of the matter,
either by continuing the hearing or taking it under advisement to
see how it dovetails into the recommended ordinance; that to deny
it without prejudice would put the applicant under the obligation of
filing a new application and paying another filing fee, etc.
Councilman Camphouse then moved that his original motion be
withdrawn and that the matter be taken under advisement; which
motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.
Continued hearing on application of Mr. James Pitts, representative
uf the Electrolux Corporation of Pasadena for permission to solicit
door-to-door for vacuum cleaner sales and service.
Since this application would come under the same regulations as
would apply in the foregoing hearing the City Attorney recommended
that this matter also be taken under advisement until the proposed
aforesaid ordinance is ready to be submitted to Council.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Mr. Shraeder addressed Council, stating that he also sold Electrolux
vacuum cleaners; that if door-to-door soliciting was prohibited he
would lose his means of livelihood. He requested information as
to the ordinance the City has now pertaining to door-to-door
solicitation and the City Attorney informed him that such
solicitation at the present time requires permission from Council.
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pgNDING
AGENDA
(Appointment)
.UIDEXED
(Audit)
(1957-58)
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RESOLUTION
No. 2961
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Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the City Attorney
be accepted and that this matter be taken under advisement. Said
motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that matters from the Pending Agenda would be
considered.
Councilman Phillips presented the name of Mr. Joseph Staller, 1827
Highland Oaks Drive, who has been a resident of Arcadia for five
years, and is employed as General Staff Supervisor of Appliance and
Dealer Promotion of the Southern California Gas Company, for the
vacancy on the Personnel Board, to succed Mr. Hans W. Schmidt for
the unexpired term to June 30, 1959, and moved that Mr. Staller be
so appointed. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
unanimously.
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Councilman Camphouse stated that as a representative of the Council
Committee as a whole, he recommended the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros.
& Montgomery be retained as auditors for the fiscal year 1957-1958
to conduct the annual audit and suggested that a meeting with
representatives of the firm be arranged in order to discuss the
scope of the audit, its cost and other facets.
Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of Councilman
Camphouse be accepted and that the Committee be authorized to
retain the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery as auditors
for the fiscal year 1957-58 to conduct the annual audit for Council
and that the Committee be instructed to meet with representatives
of said firm in order to work out the scope of the audit, cost of
service, etc. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney informed the Council that he had prepared and
forwarded to it copies of Resolution No. 2961, one draft prepared
precisely as its motion had been made at the regular council meet-
ing of December 17, 1957.. and a second draft coinciding with the
Engineering Department's recommendation that the bridle trail on
the west parkway of Santa Anita commencing on Bonita Street and
extending south, instead of commencing at Huntington Boulevard.
A general discussion then ensued. Councilman Phillips moved that
the prior action of the City Council, instructing the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution declaring the parkway of Santa Anita Avenue
to be a bridle trail from Huntington Boulevard to Huntington Place,
be amended to read "from Bonita Street to Huntington Place".
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: Councilmen Camphouse and Jacobi
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 2961 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING AND DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE IN SAID
CITY AS A BRIDLE PATH AND RESCINDING ALL OTHER AND PRIOR RESOLUTIONS
OF SAID CITY DESIGNATING ANY PARKWAY, PATH OR WALK IN SAID CITY TO
BE A BRIDLE PATH," explaining that it coincided wi th the above
motion, and that in view of the fact that there is no parkway in
the sense of dirt, lawn or sward in front of the Tribune office,
that he had inserted in the resolution the phrase "except any
portions thereof improved as a sidewal~t so that sidewalks would not
become a portion of the bridle trail. He then read section 1 of
Resolution No. 2961 to the Council which incorporated the above
quoted phrase, and also stated that the other sections of this
resolution merely rescinded any and all former resolutions on the
same subject.
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RESOLUTION
No. 2962
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RESOLUTlON
No. 2963
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RESOLUTlON
No. 2966
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Councilman Phillips moved that the further reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 2961 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman
Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2961 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse remarked that he felt it was incumbent upon
Council to appoint a committee to meet with the people interested
in the bridle trail matter and Councilman Phillips agreed with him,
provided a sufficient number of these people organized. Mayor
Dennis then advised that he and the City Manager had already had a
meeting with two men on this subject and had been informed that
they were taking steps to organize themselves.
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2962, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING, PURSUANT TO SECTION
35304.5 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TO THE ANNEXATION BY AND TO THE
CITY OF EL MONTE OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY". The City
Engineer explained the location of the property, stating it could
have no effect on the City of Arcadia.
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 2962 be waived. Said motion seconded
by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2962 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that Government Code Section 27281 now
permitted the Council to appoint one or more City officers as agents
to accept and record deeds to the City. The Council indicated it
wanted dual control to provide that the City Manager, or the City
Manager Pro Tem and the City Engineer or Assistant City Engineer
jointly may accept a deed; therefore the City Attorney was to
redraft Resolution No. 2963 and re-submit it to the Council.
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2966, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZI~G APPLICATION TO THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION."
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 2966 be waived. Said motion seconded by
Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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RESOLUTION
No. 2967
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PROPOSED
FOOTHILL
FREEWAY
iJ7/
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Cement
Lining)
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2966 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that he had prepared Resolution No. 2967
(Pet Hospital), which formally concludes the proceedings for the
zone variance at 108 West Las Tunas and that inasmuch as it
contains findings which must be the findings of the City Council, he
recommended that the Council read it and then offer its suggestions
as to changes, if any, before adopting it at a future meeting.
Mayor Dennis concurred in this recommendation and advised that this
resolution would be taken under advisement.
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The City Clerk read a letter from the Division of Highways of the
State of California wherein the City Council was in substance ad-
vised that studies have been completed for the foothill Freeway;
that a conference was requested with the Council relative to the
location prior to holding a public hearing and enclosing a map
showing the line tentatively preferred by the Division of Highways.
Mayor Dennis then advised that the map will be on display in the
City Engineer's office; that it is anticipated that a public meet-
ing to present these studies will be scheduled for some time in
February; that facts relative to the location of the freeway are
also available in the City Engineer's office. He also stated that
the City Council of Arcadia has no jurisdiction in determining the
freeway route and does not participate in any way in the determi-
nation of this route until such time as the route has been adopted
and individual properties are affected thereby; that an attempt is
being made to keep all of this material available as it is made
available to the City and that the City Engineer, who works very
closely with the State Highway Department, will be glad to answer
any questions he possibly can concerning this matter.
Councilman Phillips remarked that the proposed meeting in February
will be an informative meeting for the entire area and meant
basically to acquaint those who wish to go and listen and ask
questions about the proposed freeway route; that at a later date,
probably in mid-summer, there will be formal hearings set by the
State Highway Division, at which time they will formalize the
route; after that the Highway Commission works with the Public
Works Department of the political subdivisions to determine align-
'ment, grade crossing, etc.
Councilman Reibold rendered a few statistics on the proposed free- I
way, to the effect that it is between 1500 feet east of
Michillinda Avenue in Arcadia and Grand Avenue above LaVerne, an
8-1ane freeway of a distance of approximately seventeen miles,
an approximate 200 feet right of way width and will cost
approximately $61,347,000.00.
Mayor Dennis then ordered the communication filed for future
reference if necessary.
The City Manager and the Acting Water Superintendent reported that
one bid had been received for the cement lining of the 20-inch main
in Second Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real Avenue, namely,
Pipe Linings, Inc. for $13,877.60 and recommended that the
contract for this job be awarded to them in said amount; that funds
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LOT SPLIT
(Final)
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WORK
COMPLETED
(Crowell &
Larson)
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CIVIC CENTER
(Parking Lot)
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for this work are provided for in the current budget (Water Reserve
and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects), and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City
Manager and the Acting Water Superintendent be accepted and that the
contract for the installation of cement lining of the 20-inch main
in Second Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real Avenue be awarded
to Pipe Lintngs, Inc. in the amount of $13,877.60, funds for such
work having been provided for in the current budget (Water Reserve
and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects), and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute ,a contract in accordance therewith in
form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion seconded by
Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that Lot Split No. 180 -
Vivian J. Margolin, 2601 South Santa Anita Avenue, be given final
approval as all conditions imposed have been met.
Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that recommendation of Director of Public
Works be accepted and that Lot Split No. 180 be given final '
approval.
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that the City Council
accept the work under contract to Crowell and Larson, which
covered work on Huntington Boulevard and Civic Center Place, which
has been completed, 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 Director of Public Works and accept the
work of Crowell & Larson for the work on Huntington Boulevard and
Civic Center Place, and authorize final payment to be made and the
bond released. 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
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that the City Council
consider for financing to be placed in next year's capital improve-
ment project budget, with the work to be accomplished during the
fall of 1958, of the relocation of the three little League groups
from the Civic Center site so that the parking lot on the north
side of the City Hall and landscaping could be developed. That the
Engineering Division has reviewed this matter and a tentative '
estimate of the road work and parking lot, including the bumpers,
some sidewalk and extension of the lighting system will cost
approximately $12,500.00 and the landscaping of the outer edges of
this property including landscape architect fees, at a cost of
approximately $7500.00; the combined cost.of the work estimated at
$20,000.00.
Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works as outlined above be accepted and that the City Manager
be authorized to proceed with the plans so that the landscaping of
the entire civic center will, all be completed within the approximate
same length of time, thereby creating a uniform effect of all
planting. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
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TRAFFIC
(Race
Season)
INDEXED
S:~f4
WATER
(Sierra Madre)
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RATE INCREASE
(Telephone)
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ANNEXATION
No. 14
(City of
Industry)
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The City Council at its adjourned regular meeting of December 19,
1957 approved the expenditure of $50,109.40 to defray the
estimated expenses for the control of traffic for the 1957-58
race season. At said time the City Manager informed Council that
he would submit his recommendation as to the proper account from
which this amount was to be paid at the next regular Council meeting.
of January 7, 1958. It is now his recommendation that this amount
be set up in an abatements receivable account to pay the personnel
employed for this purpose.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City
Manager be accepted and that the sum of $50,109.40, approved at the
regular adjourned meeting of December 19, 1957 to pay for the
expenses for the control of traffic for the 1957-58 race season, be
set up in an abatements receivable account for this purpose.
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Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the Water Department that Council grant permission
for Arcadia to supply water to Sierra Madre during the periods that
Arcadia can afford to do so, for the reason that the City of' Sierra
Madre has exceeded its permissible withdrawal of water from the
Raymond Basin. It is the opinion of the Water Department that
during the winter months Arcadia's production capacity far exceeds
its consumption and that Arcadia can afford to furnish water to
Sierra Madre from the San Gabriel Basin which has not been
adjudicated; further, that it is understood that Sierra Madre will
bear all expense and the rate to be paid for water thus furnished
is to be determined by the City Council.
A general discussion ensued between the Councilmen covering water
rates, Arcadia's water production records, the possibility of
Arcadia having to join the Metropolitan source of water supply,
etc. and it was the consensus of Council that a definite answer
should hot be given at this meeting but that the matter be taken
under advisement. Thereupon Mayor Dennis ordered the matter taken
under advisement and appointed Councilman Phillips and Reibo1d as
a committee to confer with the administrative staff and report
back to the Council.
The City Manager informed Council that a petition has been filed
before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
for a rehearing and a reconsideration of the Commission's
decision to increase telephone rates within the Los Angeles
extended area and recommended that the petition be filed in the
City Clerk's office.
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Mayor Dennis thereupon ordered the communication of the City Manager
and the Petition filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The City Manager informed the Council that consistent with Section
35002 of the Government Code, the County Boundary Commission has
notified the City of Arcadia of the intention Of the City of
Industry to annex certain uninhabited territory known as
Annexation No. 14. The area proposed to be annexed is south of
Garvey Boulevard and Southeast of the City of El Monte. Inasmuch
as this proposed annexation has no effect upon the City of Arcadia
the City Manager recommended the communication be noted and filed.
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The City Clerk advised that the following applications for re-
newal of business licenses had been received:
Chaps Used Car Sales, 334 E. Huntington Drive
City Refuse Service Company, 215 E. Huntington Drive
Douglas H. Cone, 400 E. Huntington Drive
Embree Buses, 304 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena
Foster Transportation, Inc., 329 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Made Garner, 1615 Lovell Ave,
M. Jacobsen, 223 N. 1st Ave.
Metro Edwards Corp., 140 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel
Y. J. Moon, 482 W. Washington Dr., Pasadena
Wallace W. Neugent, 421 E. Huntington Drive
Evelyn Rackes, Taku Restaurant, l6~ E. Huntington Drive
Russell H. Uhl, 614 W. Las Tunas Drive
Councilman Phillips 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 the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised Council that a communication had been
received from the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 dated
December 18, 1957 (too late to be taken yp at the December 17,
1957 Council meeting) requesting financial assistance for its
annual Arcadia Childrens Christmas Party. He recommended that
since no funds had been appropriated in the current budget for this
activity the Post be so informed.
Councilman Phillips moved that the City Manager notify the Arcadia
Post No. 247 of the American Legion that the current budget of the
City of Arcadia does not provide funds for the Post's annual
Christmas Party for the children of Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion arid it was carried unanimously.
The City Manager read letters from the following persons addressed
to the City Council:
Mrs. Julia Dolan, 217 Woodruff Ave., regarding her opposition to
door-to-door solicitation.
J. H. Hoeppel, 35 E. Floral Ave. (1) on the banning of the bridle
trail; (2) wherein he sent the City Council a copy of the letter
he had sent the Monrovia City Council regarding the proposed
freeway; (3) requesting the synchronization of signals on the
State Highway controlled by the State, at Sunset, Golden West,
Baldwin and Holly; (4) commenting ,about the meeting with the City
of Monrovia on the Foothill Freeway.
Mr. M. H. Mosher, 9928 E. Naomi Ave. requesting information regard-
ing annexation.
[Mrs. Marion Gail Reese, 915 No. Santa Anita Ave. commending Council
on its action in banning horses on North Santa Anita Ave.
Marie Verela, 365 W. Norman Ave. (12 years of age) deploring
Council's ban on horses on North Santa Anita Ave.
Councilman Phillips commented on the letter from Mr. Hoeppel,
regarding the signal lights and stated that in April the city's
beautification of Huntington Drive will start and this will
encompass light turning arrangements, such as left hand turn
pocket and synchronization, etc.
Mayor Dennis ordered the communications filed.
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Ralph Norton, 20 East Camino Real, addressed Council, commending
it for its cooperation in helping those interested in the riding
of horses in Arcadia and stating that it would be contacted by
an organized group of said persons in order to arrange for a meet-
ing as soon as this group had had time to study the situation.
Mr. John O. Brigleb, 1000 Rancho Road, addressed Council and
questioned: "...if the City of Arcadia would give him as long to
take his horse away from his kid as the state will probably take to
take his house away to put the freeway in."
Mrs. E. J. McDonald, 1120 South Holly, addressed Council to confirm
the fact that horses were not to be ridden north of Foothill;
whether they could ride in the Wash; could some action be taken to
remove a load of gravel that had been dumped by the City at 1000
Holly Avenue when a cellar there had been flooded, and could the
City arrange to place refuse cans at each bus stop. She was
advised that horses were prohibited on the parkway north of Foothill;
that the City has no jurisdiction either to deny or grant permission
to ride in the Santa Anita Wash as this was private property; that
horses are not prohibited from the streets of Arcadia and that her
suggestions as to the gravel and the refuse cans will be taken
under consideration.
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John O'Keefe, 1431 South First, questioned what portion of Louise
Avenue was to be improved and was informed Louise between LeRoy
Avenue and Christina Street, LeRoy Avenue between Louise and '
Santa Anita Avenue.
Councilman Camphouse rendered a report on the present status of the
Baldwin Avenue and Central Fire Stations, to wit: preliminary
plans for the Central Fire Stations submitted to Council; before
end of February final plans for Baldwin Avenue station will be
submitted; both plans as they are projected at this time encompass
more funds than were budgeted, that is, Capital Projects Funds
provided total of $221,000 for both stations and architectural fee
and architect's plans to date total approximately $225,000; that
there will have to be additional work done between the Staff,
Council and the architects to cut corners to agree on a compromise
figure; however, that the difference in the original estimate
should not hold up the plans 'as the difference can be resolved in
the processing.
The City Engineer displayed and described the design and facilities
of the Central Fire Station.
Councilman Phillips then moved that Council approve the concept and
design of the Central Fire Station as presented by the City Engineer,
and that the staff, together with Councilman Camphouse, continue to
work on the drawings in an effort to go to bid and return a
completed project cost for the total of both the Baldwin Avenue and
Central Fire Stations not to exceed $260,000, including architect's
fees, and that the City Attorney prepare basic contracts for each
building separately with Neptune and Thomas on the basis of a per
cent fee.
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Councilman Camphouse inquired of Councilman Phillips whether he had
received any notice from the County Sanitation District to transfer
funds out of District No. 2 so that they may have an equipment pool;
Councilman Phillips stated that he had not received such a notice.
Councilman Phillips stated that the Recreation Commission, meeting
January 9, 1958, will view the first concept of the Wilderness
Area Plans.
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Councilman Reibold stated that he had looked into the matter of the
consultant regarding the Water Commission and it will be several
weeks before recommendation about the rate structure will be
submi t ted.
Councilman Camphouse advised that the Library Board has taken steps
to work out a better arrangement for distribution and use of books,
expecially by the High School and Junior High School students.
The Librarian, Mrs. Clark, is endeavoring to work out a feasible
program for students who have book reports to prepare.
Councilman Jacobi inquired about the dirt which has not as yet
been removed from the hospital site; the City Manager stated that
negotiations with the hospital were in process for such removal.
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2968, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN-
ING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT
AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
THE SAME BEING SITUATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS 'SOUTHEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED
ANNEXATION NO. 18'."
He stated that pursuant to the provisions of the "Annexation of
Uninhabited Territory Act of 1939" the City Council of the City of
Arcadia fixes and establishes and hereby gives notice that on
February 18, 1958, at 8:00 P.M. a public hearing shall be held
before the City Council to hear any protestants.
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips
body of Resolution No. 2968 be waived.
Councilman Reibold and carried on roll
that the reading of the full
Said motion seconded by
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2968 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2969, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A
ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CHURCH
TO BE LOCATED ON THE EXTENSION OF SECOND AVENUE NORTHERLY FROM
SYCAMORE AVENUE."
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 2969 be waived. Said motion seconded by
Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2969 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney informed Council that the County Flood Control
District and Board of Supervisors have signed the consent to the
detachment of the Wilderness Area from the City of Monrovia and
its annexation to Arcadia, and recommended that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the consent to said detachment and
submit all the required documents to the City of Monrovia.
Councilman Phillips thereupon moved that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized and directed to sign the consent to the detachment
from Monrovia and annexation to the City of Arcadia of the property
generally referred to as the Wilderness Area and to transmit all
the documents required to the City of Monrovia, together with a
letter in the form prepared by the City Attorney, submitted here-
with and approved hereby, including all the assurances therein
set forth.
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Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion arid it was carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney informed Council that at the present time there
had been presented to the City an opportunity to purchase a
Law Digest at $250.00 which normally costs $450.00; that this
purchase was desirable for the reason that he had brought to the
City of Arcadia, for the use of the Staff, some 700 law volumes of
his own private library and that this digest would key into the
volumes and make them more effective; and that it was his recom-
mendation that Council authorize the transfer from Council Con-
tingency Fund to Account 107.20 the sum of $250.00 for that
purpose.
Councilman Reibold moved that $250.00 be transferred from Council
Contingency Fund to Account No. 107.20 for the:purchase of the
Law Digest. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney recommended that Council approve the preliminary
sketches of the three proposed mosaic tile murals (two for the
City Hall Annex and one for the Police Building) as displayed to
them by the City Engineer, and authorize the execution of a contract
for the artist's performance of the mosaic art work itself and a
second contract for the installation of the tile work.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City employ Jay Rivkin for the
purpose of producing art mosaic tile of the dimensions required for
the City Hall Annex and Police Building, a total of 818 square feet,
-<it a cost of $9,900.00, said con: ract to provide for replacement of I
all tile damaged or destroyed in the course of installation provided
that Jay Rivkin have the right of approval of the tile setter
employed to actually install the tile, and that the Mayor and ,
City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract of employment
accordingly.
Said motion 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 Reibold then moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute a contract with the Fleishman Tile Co. of
5766 West Adams Street, Culver City, for the installation of the
tile to be prepared by Jay Rivkin, at a cost of $2.00 per square
foot; installation to be done under the supervision of Jay Rivkin
and execution of the contract to be subject to the prior approval
of Jay Rivkin and this and the foregoing contract each to be in
form approved by the City Attorney.
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No. 24031
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said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Alice A. Thompson, 5 East
Forest Avenue, approving the banning of horseback riding on Santa
Anita Avenue and urging that the ban be enforced immediately.
The City Engineer advised that on October 15, 1957 Council
approved a final map of Tract No. 24031, located west of Santa
Anita Avenue and north of Camino Real Avenue; that the owners of
the tract did not sign the title sheet until December 12, 1957;
that because their signatures offering the street for dedication
were subsequent to City Council's acceptance, the County Recorder
could not record this map, and recommended that Council reapprove
Tract No. 24031 so that the map can be ,recorded.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the City Council approve the final
map of Tract No. 24031 and that the final map of Tract No. 24031
be and the same is hereby accepted and reapproved, and 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 seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried unanimously.
At the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of December
19, 1957 the matter of proceeding with an assessment district for
main line sewers, and including street work construction at the
expense of the City on Fourth Avenue immediately south of Camino
Real Avenue had been taken under advisement.
It is now the recommendation of the City Manager and the City
Engineer that the City Council instruct the City Engineer to
commence proceedings under the 1911 Improvement Act for the
construction of said sewers and that the street improvements
conditioned upon the dedication of 40 feet for street purposes be
made one of the capital improvement projects.
Councilman Phillips moved that the City Council approve the rec-
commendation of the City Manager and City Engineer and instruct
the City Engineer to cause the necessary proceedings to be
commenced for the construction of the sewers on Fourth Avenue
immediately south of Camino Real Avenue.
Councilman Jacobi 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
Mayor Dennis acknowledged the presence in the audience of Mrs.
Kenneth Wilson, representing the League of Women Voters.
Mayor Dennis informed the audience that there would be Open House
at the City Hall on January 12, 1958 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. for
the formal dedication of the new City Hall Annex and the Police
Building.
Councilman Phillips moved that the
motion was seconded by Councilman
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