HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 18,1958
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INVOCATION
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BIDS
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 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. February 18,
1958.
The invocation was offered by Rev. Bennie C. Flint, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 21, 1958 and the minutes of the
regular adjourned meeting of January 28, 1958 as submitted in
writing be approved. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and
it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips announced that bids are to be
received and opened relative to the improvement of Louise Avenue;
that under the 19l1 Act bids received for street improvement
must be opened at a regular council session and that for that
reason said bids would be read and recorded at this Council
meeting, then taken by the City Engineer to a calculating
machine and returned later with his recommendation.
Whereupon the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
American Asphalt Paving Co.,Inc.
Atwood and Pursel
Osborn Company
Laird Paving Company
W. E. McKnight Construction Co.
A-I Contractors Inc.
William Kirkland
Crowell and Larson
Harvey Construction Co.
Warren Southwest, Inc.
M. C. Nottingham Co.
$27,632.60
28,023.00
28,069.44
28,720.95
29,797.96
30,480.00
30,915.35
30,954.95
31,505.15
32,434.25
8,439.00
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The City Engineer commented that the call for bids was for all
items submitted as part of the general contract and therefore
the bid of M. C. Nottingham Co. is disqualified as it is a
partial bid. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips inquired if any
representatives of the bidding firms were present and if the bids
as read represented their bids. Upon receiving an affirmative
reply he requested that the City Engineer retire and proceed
to compile the bids and return as soon as possible that evening
with his recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips declared the hearing open on the
proposed annexation of certain territory designated as Southeast
Arcadia Uninhabited Annexation No. 18.
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The City Clerk stated that she had received and'had on file
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Affidavit of Publication of the'Notice of Setting the Hearing
and 'the Affidavit of Mailing copies of Resolution setting the
Hearing to each person to whom land within the territory
proposed to be annexed is assessed as shown on the last County
Assessment Roll at the address shown thereon or as known to her,
and to any person who had filed his name and address and a
request for such notice.
The City Attorney commented that this is a small annexation, a
portion of the subdivision in process of being subdivided; that
there was a 100% signed petition with respect to this property
and that it is unlikely there would be any protests on it; that
if ~here were no protests it would be his suggestion that the
hearing be declared closed, and that he would then present the
ordinance of annexation. '
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There being no one in the audience desiring to be heard Councilman
Reibold moved that the hearing be closed; Councilman Jacobi
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 1007, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS SOUTHEAST ARCADIA
UNINHABITED ANNEXATION No. 18."
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold
body of Ordinance No. 1007 be waived.
Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
that the reading of the full
Said motion seconded by
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Motion made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 1007 be
introduced. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
,carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSJ;;NT: Counqilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Planning Commission Resolution No. 273 recommending DENIAL of
application of Carl Sugar for zone variance to permit neon roof
sign at 600 West Las Tunas Drive.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips recommended that because there were
only three councilmen present at this meeting that the hearing
be continued to an adjourned regular meeting Friday, February
21, 1958. He stated that if there were persons present who
could not return on the 21st they could be heard tonight and I
the'two absent councilmen'could listen to the transcript. He
then:inquired of Mr. Sugar, the applicant, if he was agreeable
to the hearing being continued, to which Mr. Sugar answered that
he was agreeable; however, that there were several persons
present who could not return on the 21st and requested permission
that they be heard tonight. .
Whereupon Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips declared the hearing open
in order to hear from the following persons:
Ralph D. Stogsdill, 2710 South Baldwin: stated that he owned the
ground upon which applicant's restaurant was built; that the
posts upon which the proposed sign was placed, had been erected
at the time the building was constructed 'for the reason that he
had anticipated the granting of permission to erect the sign;
also that the cost of the posts would be trebled if they were
constructed after the building was finished; and that he
believed the majority of the people in the vicinity were in
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No. 274)
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favor of the g~~ting of permission to erect, a sign.
Bernie J. Birnbaum, 601 West Las Tunas - stated that he felt
the applicant was entitled to the sign because of his "intestinal
fortitude" in investing in a new business and pioneering the
neighborhood and that he would not object to the sign.
Saul G. Seidner, 561 Workman - said that speaking for himself and
his wife, they would not object and would like to see the
applicant get permission to erect a sign. .
A. Edward Erickson, 525 Las Tunas - said he thought the sign
would light up the street and that he saw no reason why the
applicant should not be granted his request.
'Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips then asked if anyone wished to speak
against the granting of the zone variance that could not return
on February 21st; no one desiring to be heard, Councilman Reibold
moved that the hearing be continued to Friday, February 21, 1958
at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning
Commission Resolution No. 274 recommending amendment to Ordinance
No. 760, Sections 11 and 17.
The City Clerk stated that she had received and had on file
Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing; and that
she had no communications regarding said resolution.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips inquired if anyone present desired to
speak either in opposition or in favor of said Resolution No. 274.
The City Attorney advised that Resolution No. 274 amends sections
11 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance.No. 760 by removing Veterinary
Hospitals as a use permissible in Zone M-l and making Veterinary
Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics a special use under Section 17,
provided said hospitals and clinics do not have outside runs for
the animals.
Dr. Clint Baxter, 416 E. Duarte Road, addressed the Council,
stating in substance, that he' had attended a conference in
Northern California on the matter of veterinary hospitals with
inside runs, sound control and air conditioning; that he had with
him a resolution of the City of San Francisco regarding a veterin-
ary hospital being put in a C zone in 1954, upon which no
complaints had been received; that he feels this plan gives the
city government better control of veterinary hospitals; that the
Planning Commission has inserted further restrictons than are in
the zoning for veterinary hospitals at the present time and that
the veterinary profession welcomes restrictions and feels it a
step forward in helping veterinarians and cities raise the
standards of veterinary hospitals.
There being no one else desiring to speak, Councilman Jacobi
moved that the hearing be closed and that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Councilman Reibold stated that he seconded the above motion but
would like to add that he had not asked any questions of Dr.
Baxter because he had attended the Planning Commission meetings
where many questions had been asked, but that he would like to
state at this time that he concurred in the opinion of the Plan-
ning Commission, and that the essential point is that across the
years the art of caring for animals has materially been benefited
by the way of building and the facilities now available; and that
he felt it does give the City control which it did not have even
when in M-l use. Said motion was unanimously carried.
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ORDINANCE
No. 1006
(Solicitation)
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RESOLUTION
No. 2979
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s~ggestion of Mayor Pro T~mpore Phillips that action on Ordinance
No. 1006 be deferred until ,the next council meeting when all
five councilmen"would 'be present; and recommendation of the City
Attorney that action be deferred in order to allow sufficient time
to receive comments from those with whom correspondence had been
exchanged on the general subject. He also suggested that Mayor
Pro Tempore Phillips inquire if anyone was present who had come
to the meeting especially to speak on this one subject, which
suggestion Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips followed. No one desired
to speak. ,Therefore action on Ordinance No. 1006 was deferred
to the next regular council meeting.
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2979, which he had prepared pursuant to the request
of the Council, entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF
TIlE CITY OF ARClIDIA, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING TIlE BUSINESS OF
WHOLESALE AUTOMOBILE ENGINE REBUILDING AS A USE PERMISSIBLE IN
ZONE M-l UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 760 OF THE CITY OF ARClIDIA."
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He stated that the Planning Commission had been requested to
define where the wholesale rebuilding of automobile engines
might be conducted; that it had recommended it be classified as
a use permissible in Zone M-l; that Council had approved its
recommendation at the Council Meeting of February 4, 1958; that
this refers only to a business engaged exclusively in rebuilding
engines and will not prohibit the rebuilding of an engine in an,
ordinary garage as an incident to the repair of the automobile
as distinguished from doing nothing but the wholesale rebuilding
of engines. He then suggested that if it be Council's desire
to formally approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission
it would be in order to waive the reading of the resolution and
then adopt Resolution No. 2979.
Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full
body of Resolution,No. 2979 be waived. Said motion was seconded
by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Motion made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2979
be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
No. 2980n,:Jr;:CD Resolution No. 2980, entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I
f ,1 / ) OF TIlE CITY OF ARClIDIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR TIlE HOLDING OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 8th DAY OF APRIL,
1958; DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION;
PROVIDING.FOR TIlE POLLING PLACES FOR TIlE HOLDING OF SUCH AN
.. ELECTION, APPOINTING TIlE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE SAME AND FIXING
TIlEIR COMPENSATION."
He added that the City Charter prescribes the date of the biennial
Municipal Election; that this one is being called to fill three
full four year terms on the City Council; that these are the only
offices to be filled at this election; that there have,:been"no
other propositions submitted to be placed on the ballot; that
the resolution provides for 30 election precincts this year;
appointing the election officers, the compensation of the officers
and for the polling places; and provides likewise for the canvas-
sing of the election results at 8:00 o'clock P.M. of the following
Tuesday, which is April IS, 1958.
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CoUncilman Phillips moved that. the reading"of the full'body of
Resolution No': 2980 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman,
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2981, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND
REFUSE UPON'AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND
PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE."
He added that this is the formal institution of the annual weed
abatement proceedings, provides for their removal by city forces
if they are not removed within a specified time after the
properties are posted; after the posting of the property the
individual property owner may remove them himself if he chooses,
if not, then the city causes them to be removed and the precise
cost per parcel is assessed against the individual parcel.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 2981 be .waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: ,Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Motion made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2981 be
adopted. ' Said motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 2983, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF
A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE
ANNEXATION'OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS 'ANNEXATION NO. 17,
SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED' AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION. '!
He advised as follows: That this annexation involves one tier of
lots on the south side of Duarte from Baldwin west to the present
city limits of Arcadia, which would be the southerly prolongation
of Michillinda if it went through at that point, and the
unincorporated property averaging 630 feet in depth on the west
side of Baldwin from Duarte down to Live Oak.
That the proceedings up to this time have been completed, the
publication of the notice of intention to circulate, the filing of
the affidavit and the publication, and that this merely recites
the doing of the prerequisite acts, filing of the necessary
affidavits, and now consents to the circulation of the petition
within the area by the circulators of the petition, and this can
start on Friday morning, February 21, 1958.
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Resolution
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That upon 'the receipt of petitions signed by 25%'of the
registered voters 'residing in the area, and the certification
of the sufficiency of such a 'petition, the City Council then
calls a special election to be held in the area itself, at
which time the people'registered as voters in that area, may
vote. Immediately prior to the holding of the election there is
a hearing held before the City Council, after notice to the
property owners as distinguished from registered voters, at
which time the property owners may protest if they desire to
the annexation of their property. If there be a majority protest
by owners, then the election is not held. If there be not a
majority protest then the election is held and if the majority
of the people voting at that election vote "Yes" then the
Council adopts the ordinance of annexation.
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That there have been so-called "strings" attached to this
annexation; that property owners have not been required to pay
an annexation fee or similar fee, so the question submitted to
them is whether or not they'shall or shall not annex to the City;
that they are not even being asked to pay any portion of the
bonded indebtedness outstanding at this time.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 2983 be waived. Said motion seconded by Council-
man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2983 be adopted.
Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
The City Manager advised that at its regular Council Meeting of
January 7, 1958, Council had declared its intention to expend
the total of $260,000 for the Baldwin Avenue Fire Station and
the Central Fire Station, cost to include construction,
contingencies and architect's fees; that by previous Council
action an appropriation had been made of $16,000 for Architects'
fees, $40,000 for the Baldwin Avenue substation and $165,000
for the Central Station, a total of $221,000; that the intent of
the Council action was to increase the previous appropriation of
$221,000 to $260,000 as a lump sum for both stations, but that
there was no official action taken.
He recommended, therefore, that the Council authorize an
additional amount of $39,000 to be appropriated to increase the
original amount for the two fire stations from $221,000 to
$260,000, the same to represent the total project cost of both
stations, including construction oosts, architects' fees and
contingencies, and that the total project appropriation of
$260,000 be distributed, $74,000 to tne Baldwin Avenue Fire
Station and $186,000 to the Central Fire Station.
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Councilman Reibold moved that Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager as contained in his communication to the
Council of February 18, 1958, transferring the $39,000 and setting
aside the total of $260,000 for the two fire stations, to be
distributed $74,000 tO,the Baldwin Avenue station and $186,000
to the Central Station. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Jacobi, Reibold and Phillips
None
Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
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No. 194
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The City Engineer then reported that the following bids had been
received for the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Fire
Station: '
Pfleider-Grimont
Clements-Hulst Co.
Dumarc Corporation
Shepard & Morgan'
Samuelson Management
Daniel Brothers
The Etherton Company
Ruane Corporation
Justin Construction
C and H Contractors
Gregg P. Kent
De Weese Construction
Hunter Construction
Casner Construction
Hoffman-Campbell
$66,705.00
71,644.00
72,725.00
73,418.00
74,126.00
74,535.00
74,693.00
74,700.00
74,900.00
75,172.00
75,500.00
76,450.00
76,475.00
79,900.00
82,714.00
The City Engineer recommended that the City Council award the
contract to Pfleider-Grimont in the amount of $66,705.00.
He added that the request for bids called for six alternates if
the prices received were too high in order that certain deletions
could be made if necessary, such as overhead power and lighting
service in lieu of underground power and lighting service, etc.
However, the price received was within the budget schedule set
up by the Council.
He also mentioned that a letter dated February 18, 1958 had
been received from Neptune and Thomas, architects, and read the
last paragraph of said letter, as follows: "While we have
reservations as to the qualifications of this firm to perform
the project, in view of the difference in bids we recommend that
the low bid be accepted. We must recognize the possibility that
the acceptance of this low bid will possibly lead to extra head-
aches and work for both the OWner and the Architect." The City
Engineer further stated that close observance of the work would
be carried on by his department from the beginning of such
construction.
Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the City
Engineer be accepted and the contract for the construction of
the Baldwin Avenue Fire Station be awarded to pfleider-Gromont in
the amount of $66,705.00, 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 seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
on roll call vote as follows: '
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Planning Commission recommended DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE Lot
Split No. 194 - Nelson L. Schott, l414 Tenth Avenue, for the
reason that this would result in Loganrita Avenue and Altern
Street joining at the corner on~y, with no connection for traffic,
and it is their opinion that this split should be held until the
next lot to the north is divided and the full intersection is
constructed.
Motion made by Councilman Jacobi that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission
prejudice Lot Split No. 194. Said motion
Reibold and carried unanimously.
City Council accept the
and deny without
seconded by Councilman
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Planning COmmission Resolution No. 275 recommending APPROVAL of
application of Johana Wenz for modification 'of special.use
permit previously granted applicant to allow the construction of
apartments over proposed mortuary at 611 West Duarte Road.
Mayor pro Tempore Phillips ordered this matter held over until
Friday" February 21, 1958, at which time the ten day waiting
period ,for appeal of said action would have elapsed.
The City Manager informed the Council that on October IS, 1957
Water Superintendent John C. Hayes suffered a heart attack. That
his assistant, John Grivich, took over the duties of Superinten-
dent of the Water Department in addition to his own duties, and
continued to do so until the return of Mr. Hayes on February 3,
1958; that in performing the duties required by both jobs,
John Grivich assumed much greater responsibilities and many
additional hours. He, therefore, recommended that for his
services as Acting Superintendent of the Water Department John
Grivich be compensated in the amount of 10% of his current
salary for the period during which the Water Superintendent was
ill, which amounts to retroactive pay in the amount of $228.55
for the 3-1/2 month period. .
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Councilman Reibold pointed out that in addition to the above,
the City had employed a consultant to look into the City's
entire water situation with respect to storage, etc. and Mr.
Grivich also had to provide the extra information to the con-
sulting firm of James Montgomery. He, therefore, moved that the
Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and that
the sum of $228.55 be paid to John Grivich.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
Recommendation of the City Manager that Mr. Lawrence W. Larson,
City Controller, be authorized to attend the Municipal Finance
Officers Conference to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from
June 8th to 12th, 1958, and that funds for the attendance at
this conference are in the current budget.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Temp?re Phillips that Mr. Lawrence
W. Larson be authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officers
Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from June 8 to 12, 1958, at
a total cost not to exceed $425.00, expenditures to be sub-
stantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis,
The City Clerk read communications from (1) Mr. Wade Williams,
stating in substance that he was asking Council to approve his
original tentative map of Tract No. 20463, which'did not
incorporate the 24.84' x lUU' strip of Lot 1; (2) Mr. George
H. Footitt and Walter E. Lockwood, requesting approval of the
same original plan; (3) Mr. Charles H. Rogers' notarized state-
ment concerning alleged statements in connection with this Tract;
and (4) Miss Euphemia Aulenbrock, concerning the sale of her
property in connection with this same tract development.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips' stated that he felt the matter to be
considered is simply: "Do we want to again override the Planning
Commission andxemove the 24.84' x 100', strip or,not."
Councilman Reibold felt that much had been said regarding this
matter; that he personally was disappointed to hear the charges
made in Mr. Williams' letter; that if Council were so inclined
as to remove the 24.84' x 100' strip of Lot I as one of the
conditions, the matter should go back to the Planning Commission
for recommendation on the request of the applicant that this
strip be removed as one of the conditions. Therefore, motion
was made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the applicant
at this meeting for approval of his original tentative map of
Tract No. 20463 be referred back to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Henry W. Shatford, attorney at law, residing at 410 Drake
Road, addressed Council, stating in substance that he had gone
over the matter at great length with Mr. Williams; thaLhe agreed
that much had already been said and that occasionally letters
are written to Council which would have been better unwritten.
Mr. Shatford asked Council to consider whether or not this sub-
division is a good and proper development; with or without the
24.84' x 100' strip; that this small piece of property just is
not available except under different terms; that this would be
approximately $150,000 in attractive development for the City;
that every lot size is larger than requirements. Mr. Shatford
asked for approval of the original tentative map.
Mr. Wade Williams also addressed Council, suggesting that if
Council would approve their request without the 24.84' x 100'
strip that they would impound the check for $350.00 which they
had received from Mrs. Aulenbrock in their escrow papers; that
if at any time during the course of 12 months she elects to
sell that property they would purchase it and add it to Lot No.1.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips stated that considerable time had been
spent on this matter by all members of the Council;.that he
personally would like to stand on what has been done and suggested
that if Mr. Williams wished to resubmit a tentative map he could
feel free so to do.
'In answer to Mr. Shatford's query as to what purpose the Council
'has in denying this subdivision as it presently stands Mayor
Pro Tempore Phillips stated that there has been a subdivision
map approved, a revised tentative map, and that the rules and
regulations of the City of Arcadia 'require that any alterations
to that must be submitted to the Planning Commission. Mr.
Shatford was further reminded that this was not a hearing and
that because of Council interest in the matter they were permit-
ting him to speak at this time.
Mr. .Shatford felt that Council could pass on the matter at this
meeting; however, if they were not so inclined or could not, that
he would welcome the opportunity of going back to the Planning
Commission; and that he appreciated the fact that Council had
already reversed the decision of the Planning Commission at the
meeting of February 4, 1958.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips seconded the motion made earlier by
Councilman Reibold, that the request made regarding Tract No.
20463 be referred to the Planning Commission, and it was carried
unanimously.
The City Clerk reported that a communication had been received
from Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, 35 E. Floral Avenue, regarding the
proposed Freeway route through Arcadia, and requesting that before
any definite conclusion is made, that it be submitted to the
voters to permit them a secret ballot to voice their choice as
to the route. Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips ordered the communi-
cation filed.
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The City Clerk reported that a communication'had been received
from Harold..P. Fetter, Jr., D.D.S':, 1409 Watson Drive, express,
ing his 'opposition to the proposed new lighting district because
of overwhelming tax burden and his desire to see Arcadia retain
its ruralness. Mayor pro'Tempore Phillips requested the City
Manager to answer this communication explaining the lighting
district situation to him.
Notice from the County Boundary Commission that the City of
Baldwin Park has filed an annexation proposal for the annexation
of certain territory known as Annexation No.4. The area
proposed to be annexed is far removed from the City of Arcadia
and has no effect upon the City; therefore Mayor Pro Tempore
Phillips ordered the notice filed.
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Application for renewal of business license by Joe L. Bentz,
5541 North Peck Road (used truck sales).
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously that the City Council approve the application
of Joe L. Bentz for a renewal of his business license, and that
the provisions of section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 applicable to
previously licensed businesses be waived.
Application for extension of tip sheet permit for 30 days to
cover harness races by Robert Malloy (Bob's).
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Phillips and carried unanimously that the City Council
approve the application of Robert Malloy (Bob's) for extension of
tip sheet permit for 30 days to ,cover harness races, and that
the provisions of section 18 of Ordinance 737 applicable to
previously licensed businesses be waived.
Mr. John L. Jackson, Secretary of the Foothill Area Taxpayers
League, 112 West Forest Avenue, Arcadia, submitted a copy of a
petition to the Council, with ll55 signatures, obtained for the
purpose of protesting the adoption by the California State
Division of Highways of the middle route, north of the Santa Fe
Railroad tracks (now known as the preferred route) for the
proposed Foothill Freeway through the City of Arcadia; that said
petition demanded that the southerly route be adopted. He stated
that the original petition had been filed with the State Division
of Highways.
He then proceeded to read the said petition which stated in
substance that the petitioners felt the southerly route was
preferable in part as follows: (1) that real estate values
in the preferred area are far in excess of those in the area
of the southerly route; (2) that the removal from real estate
tax rolls of properties that are greater tax payers than
properties along the southerly route; (3) higher freeway right
of way costs to the State; (4) the depreciation in value to
owners of properties contiguous to the freeway to a greater
extent than along the less valuable lower route, etc.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips inquired if all the petitioners are
residents of Arcadia, to which Mr. Jackson replied that he
believed about 95% are such residents; that the membership of the
League is 1155; and upon Councilman Reibold asking if such
petitioners recognized that they are members of the League
Mr. Jackson replied that they did. Councilman Reibold commented
that he understood that a number of the signatures had been
obtained in grocery stores and the like.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips then explained that this Council has
no official opinion to give; that the modus operandi of the
State Highway Commission plan for the freeway is that there will
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be an informational hearing on February 27, 1958 in'Azusa for the
entire Foothill Area, from LaVerne ,to Pasadena, in which the State
will explain its position; will listen ~o arguments and, thoroughly
air the plan to the public. That then the various city councils
along the line, somewhere between this ,meeting and early June,
will have the opportunity of saying whether they feel a public
hearing should be held within the city; that if it feels it is
not necessary their position would be that they favored the
preferred route. Upon Mr. Jackson inquiring as to whether it
would then not be too late he was informed that the official
decision will not be made until the middle of summer, after the
various jurisdictions have had a chance to say that they do or
, do not want a public hearing.'
BIDS The Street Superintendent reported that of the eleven bids that
(Improvement had been received and publicly opened earlier that evening at the
of Louise Ave.)Council Meeting relative to the street improvements of Louise
and LeRoy Avenues, pursuant to the 1911 Act, American Asphalt
Paving Company, Inc. was,the low bidder at $27,632.60; that the
Engineer's estimate had been $30,670.00; that American Asphalt
Paving Company had done considerable work within the City of
Arcadia and is a very responsible contractor; and that he recom-
, mended that the proper resolution be presented to the City
Council by the City Attorney awarding a contract to American
Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for this work.
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RESOLUTION The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read Resolution
No. 2982 No. 2982, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
INDEX::::;!) CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE LOUISE
1 ) ~ (v AVENUE ANn LE ROY AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2965," adding that it recites the
opening of the bids, a resolution of intention to do the work,
the award of the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, to wit,
American Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. pursuant to the bids
submitted for the doing of the work, at the price made in the
bid, and that the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of
the award pursuant to the 1911 Act.
CONSTRUCTION
OF CURB ,AND
GUTTER
(Camino Real
Avenue)
1.270
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 2982 be waived. Said motion seconded by Council-
man Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
.'.
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2982 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse and Mayor Dennis
The City Engineer reported to the City Council as follows:
"In accordance with the City Council's directive
of last July, and the subsequently posted 'Notice
to Construct Curb', one owner complied. Arrange-
ments were then made by the Engineering Department
to have the remaining portions curbed. The,work
was performed by the McKnight Construction Company
at a cost of $1.97 per lineal foot.
Actual costs were:
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BALDWIN
AVENUE
WIDENING
/lSP
WABA
(Eas ter
Circus Party)
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846 feet of'Curb and Gutter @ $1.97
6% Engineering and Inspection
, , ' T~AL COST
$I,666.62
100.00
1,766.62
Spreading this amount over the nine parcels involved,
it was determined that the following assessments
should apply:
PARCEL OWNER
AMOUNT
1 Gerrit Kemper
9970 E. Live Oak $152.44
2. Los Angeles County Flood
Control District 194.20 I
4. Walter Coombs
147 W. Camino Real 208.82
3. Herman Neiderwerfer No Assessment
(constructed own curbs)
5. James Kellogg
. 143 W. Camino Real 208.82
6. Robert Weir
139 W. Camino Real 208.82
7. Robert Ross
135 W. Camino Real 208.82
8. James Rogers
Paid from deposit 208.82
9. Fred Roberts
121 W. Camino Real 208.82
10. Gerald Jackson
115 W. Camino Real 167.06
Total Amount of Assessment $I,766.72"
He added that the assessment is by statute, billed to the above
by the Street Superintendent and if they do not pay it is added
on their tax roll for the coming year.
Council acknowledged receipt of said report.
The City Engineer remarked that 'some time ago the City Council
had requested the City Attorney's office and his office to
work jointly in an effort to resolve some of the necessary
rights of way on Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real Avenue and
Naomi Avenue; that he wished to report that they were very close
to an agreement with the owner of one parcel of land but that
no agreement has as yet been reached with a Mr. Willey, the
owner of the second parcel northerly; that both the owners had
requested some sort of an agreement to be made wherein they are
assured that there shall be no cost to them for the widening of
Baldwin Avenue or the improvements of the alley, whichever the
case may be; that these are minor stipulations and that he
recommended that Council approve further negotiation with these
people, making these minor agreements with them as they go along,
in order to solve the problem.
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Councilman Reibold moved that the City Engineer's recommendation
be approved. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the City Manager that the Council approve the
request of the West Arcadia Business Association to hold its
annual Easter Circus Party on Saturday, March 29, 1958.
Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendation of the City
Manager be accepted and that the West Arcadia Business
Association's request for permission to hold its annual Easter
Circus Party for Kids on Saturday March 29, 1958 be granted.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
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RATE The City Manager advised that he' had received a notice that the
ADJUSTMENT Metropolitan'Coach Lines and Asbury Rapid Transit had filed ,an
lNDF.XRn application befor~ the Pu~lic Utilities Commission of the state
p' 7.uU :~I . of California for authority to adjust rates. Mayor Pro Tempore
, ~ Phillips o;r~ered the notice filed.
SANITATION
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HEARING IN
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LEAGUE OF
WOMEN
VOTERS
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LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
ADJOURNMENT
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The City Manager advised that he had received copies of communic-
ations to Mr. Kenneth W. Hewitt, 2300 Eighth Avenue and 'the Los
Angeles County Health Department from the Arcadia Health and
Sanitation Commission regarding the unsanitary condition created
by the Dairyland Dairy Farms, located on the north side of Live
Oak Avenue, between Sixth Avenue and Santa Anita Wash in the
County. He remarked that everything possible that Arcadia can
do is being done and "we can only hope for the bes t."
The City Attorney reported that a hearing is scheduled in
Sacramento on February 28, 1958 regarding tip sheets, and reco~
mended that the Council select someone to appear at the hearing
to represent Arcadia, perhaps the City Manager. Mayor Pro Tempore
Phillips suggested that copies of the letter informing the City
Attorney of said hearing be distributed to the Councilmen and
the matter taken up again Friday, February 21, 1958, when all the
Councilmen will be present.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips acknowledged the presence of Mrs.
Mary Knere and Mrs. Shirley Tritten of the League of Women Voters
of Arcadia.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips announced that on March I, 1958 the
term of Mr. Merrill Pratt will expire as one of the three Co~
missioners of Parking District No.1 and that he'suggested the
matter be given attention on February 21, 1958 at the adjourned
Council meeting.
Councilman Reibold reminded the Council members of the forth-
coming League of California Cities' meeting in Arcadia February
20. 1958, at the Turf Club, and that Mr. James A. Nicklin will
be the speaker of the evening.
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Jacobi, and
carried unanimously, that the meeting adjourn to Friday,
'.'~'Y 21, 1958, ",7,30 "'"_3 .
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