HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 15,1958
I INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
1958 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 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. April 15, 1958.
The invocation was offered by Rev. Robert Gilmore, Assistant
Pastor of the Arcadia Friends Church.
Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Dennis
None
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman
Phillips and carried unanimously that the minutes of the regular
meeting of April I, 1958 be approved as submitted in writing.
The City Clerk announced that she had tabulated the returns of the
April 8, 1958 General Municipal Election at which three Councilmen
were to be elected and appointed an Inspection Board consisting of the
following to canvass the absentee ballots: Mayor Dennis as
Inspector, Councilmen Phillips and Jacobi as Clerks. She then
proceeded to canvass the returns of the said election, and the
absentee ballots, in accordance with the requirements of the
Elections Code.
After the canvass by the City Council of the results submitted by
the Election Precinct Officials of the General Municipal Election
held April 8, 1958, and a count of the absentee votes, the City
Clerk declared the results of the election as follows:
Total votes cast for Councilmen:
Donald S. Camphouse
Conrad T. Reibold
Jesse Balser
Dominick DeSalvia,
Paul MaIling
John H. Price
Charles Rajnus
Daniel D. Sheets
3774
3590,
2637
501
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333
2069
236
The following is the Clerk's statement of the results of the
election pursuant to Section 9919 of the California Elections Code:
STATEMENT OF CITY CLERK
I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia,
California, hereby certify ,and declare that the City Council of
the City of Arcadia, at a regular meeting held April 15, 1958,
has duly and regularly canvassed the returns of the General
Municipal Election held in the City of Arcadia, April 8, 1958,
and has declared the results of said election.
That each of the persons hereinafter named received the following
for the office of Councilman for which he was a candidate:
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PREC. WRITE- TOTAL
/\) No. CAMPHOUSE REIBOLD BALSER DESAt.VIA MALLUlG PRrCE RAJNUS SHEETS INS PREe.
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\~ 1 210 188 113 19 52 6 99 10 697
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
190
176
101
101
129
96
:218
181
107
159
112
110
73
96
109
140
122
99
51
87
115
148
U5
96
107
126
90
146
30 139
Total 3749
Absent
Votes 25
-
Total
Votes 3774
182
155
94
72
123
93
188
,157
110
149
83
105
58
97
103
120
121
88
60
91
92
159
122
92
110
125
103
169
120
98
57
73
99
44
109
115
77
122
55
75
38
83
71
109
113
61
48
66
90
127
83
87
99
108
66
109
9
4
8
7
18
14
12
29
9
13
31
13
8
27
23
21
25
21
11
9
30
17
14
29
9
12
18
17
60
82
47
48
47
80
152
106
34
64
51
46
53
55
62
103
82
62
44
44
95
85
54
68
42
43
39
48
15
5
1
4
15
8
10
10
24
15
6
14
16
15
31
18
10
11
13
7
10
13
13
6
17
83
96
46
47
76
98
2
145
121
37
10
669
619
2637
501
6
87
37
64
33
45
53
69
92
71
33
55
65
64
51
65
60
51
3
45
3
4
5
7
8
8
4
358
357
514
441
842
723
I
101
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376
1918 333 2069
5
16
4
6
5
10
6
22
605
409
432
275
422
447
591
608
431
263
371
511
11
6
8
11
9
616
450
1
10
460
450
481
370
614
566
I
10
10
6
7
158 111 20 54 8 62 14
3ID 2626 ill i902 ill 2m 236
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3590
98
236
That the total votes cast at said election, including absentee votes, were 5808.
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RESOLUTION
No. 3001
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The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3001 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULTS OF THE
ELECTION HELD APRIL 8, 1958."
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3001 be waived. Said motion was seconded
by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold, Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 3001 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold, Dennis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips announced that Councilman
say a few words, and slLdes were projected as
spoke.
Camphouse wLshed to
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CouncLlman Camphouse
CouncLlman Camphouse: "As you probably know, Bob, I have not always
been able to express things just the way that I might, but if I
were a Michelangelo I could paint a picture, if I were Rembrandt I
could do the same; if I were a poet like Longellow, a writer like
Edgar Allen Poe, I could express it in words, if I were a compo~er
like Beethoven, Schubert or Schumann, or even those of our modern
times like Rogers and Hammerstein, I could put into music the
expressions I am now thinking of, but I believe I have thought of
a better way - being none of those gentlemen I have just mentioned,
and so we'll take time out here for a brief interlude and will
throw on the screen pictures of what I would like to say in words.
Bob, as we run through this little short series of slides you will
recognize that this is only a portion of the many things which
have been accomplished in the four years that you and I have worked
together on the Council. Most of these need no introduction:
This is the first item on the slides, one of more than forty
projects. This, as you recognize, is our City Hall. Here is a view
of our police facilities. I am sure that as you drove by this
evening your heart filled with a bit of pride as you observed a
different setting 'of this same picture as we see here now. This is
the view that most Arcadians will see ~ the beautiful exterior. At
last, the grass is coming into view. Here is another view of the
same project which we can certainly point to with pride.
This isn't just a picture of something beautiful, Bob, it represents
a lot of hard work and effort on the part of the Council, together
with the team work of the staff to produce the things which will
benefit the City for years to come.
This is the Baldwin Avenue Fire Station site. I am sure you had
hopes you would be abl~ to see the fire enginds rolling out; but I
know it made you happy tO,sign the documents and execute all papers
in connection with this project.
Bob, this picture represents as you know a lot of toil and effort
and negotiations to secure not only for the people of the Elkins sub-
division - future residents of Arcadia - adequate water supply for
fire protection; but in addition, to make sure that this water
supply ~ould not drain the supply of the other residents here. This
water project will also help maintain trees and grass and all other
elements which we look forward to as things of beauty.
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I think probably out of all the projects you would choose this one
as one of the greatest achievments of four years on Council - this
is a view of the hospital. You know as well as I the history of
the tight squeezes that we had in negotiations and the joy
experienced when the hospital was dedicated - the full realization
of it being a reality.
This is another phase, Bob, not necessarily of beauty but of a
practical purpose and use. This is the Longden Avenue ball diamond
dedicated just a week ago Saturday; this will certainly see a lot
of use and pleasure by the children of Arcadia.
We do not have a real picture of this one, Bob, but we do have
the artist's conception of something that fills your heart, the
future enjoyment of the Wilderness Area when it is developed fully.
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One other matter, Bob, perhaps you thought you were going to be
presented with the slides instead of a placque -- these slides will
be printed in 5" x 7", bound and given to you along with these
few words tonight. This placque not only denotes all the things
it says, but it signifies your graduation from the school of city
government to something like a bench in front of the Council where
you can heckle the Councilor even fight us."
Mayor Dennis; "Tlmnk you very much. Needless to say, I am over-
whelmed. I think that everyone here tonight knows that these
accomplishments have not been gained by anyone person 'but by a
team, and one of the greatest joys that I will have for the rest of
my life is the memory of my opportunity to work with such a wonder-
ful group as is represented at this Council table tonight and of the
men who were on the Council when I came into office. I am very
humble and certainly want to thank all of you for this wonderful
thought. It is a beautiful gesture and I hope that the new Council
will carryon with the idea. I see my term on the City Council as
only a step in my life and just a step in the history and progress
of this community. I have a little something to give away tonight
also, and this would be a good time to do it. Jesse, I am going to
give you my key to the City Hall. I hope this will unlock new
thinking and new courage, and a continuation of all of the good
things that go along with this key. You certainly have my best
wishes and my blessings. Good luck to you."
RECESS
Upon the retirement of Mayor Dennis as Councilman and Mayor of
Arcadia, the City Clerk advised that the filing of campaign expense
accounts, as required by law, had been confirmed in writing by the
Registrar of Voters. The City Clerk administered the oath of office
to the Councilmen-elect, Donald S. Camphouse, Conrad T. Reibold and
Jesse Balser, each of whom thereupon signed the required oath of
office. The City Clerk delivered to each Councilman-elect a
certificate of election. The newly elected members of the City
Council assumed their seats. The City Clerk then called the roll
of the new Council:
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PRESENT; Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibold, Balser and Phillips.
Mayor Pro Tempore Phillips presided. He announced that it was now
in order to nominate a new Mayor.
Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Councilman Phillips be
nominated as Mayor of Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse seconded the
motion; there being no further nominations, the presiding officer
moved that the nominations be closed, and the City Clerk cast an
unanimous ballot for the election of Councilman Phillips 'as Mayor
of Arcadia. Councilman Balser seconded the motion.
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HEARING
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Councilman Camphouse then moved that Councilman Reibold be
nominated as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arcadia, which motion was
seconded by Mayor Phillips; there being no further nominations, the
presiding officer moved that the nominations be closed, and the City
Clerk cast an Unanimous ballot for the election of Councilman
Reibold as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arcadia. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion.
The hearing on April 1, 1958 on Planning Commission Resolution No.
276, recommending that Zone R-3 be changed to Zone c-o and Zone D
on property located on the south side of Huntington Blvd. from
Holly Ave. to the C-Zone at Baldwin Ave. including two lots west of
the C-Zone west of Baldwin Ave. was continued to this meeting in
order to permit the new Council to review the proceedings and
introduce the ordinance relative thereto.
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing ope~ on said Planning Commission
Resolution No. 276 and inquired of the City Clerk if there were any
communications received relative thereto. She replied that she had
a letter from Mr. Ralph T. Merriam which in part protested the zone
change and requested permission to be heard.
Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to
be heard in opposition to or in favor of said ~one change.
Mr. Thomas Horton, 406 West Longden Ave. addressed the Council,
stating in substance that he protested this proposed ~one change
because he had moved to Arcadia thinking it was primarily a city of
homes but'that now commercial areas are encroaching upon the
residential area in which he lives. Mayor Phillips commented that
this particular ~one change was recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion to correct just such a condition as Mr. Horton was protesting.
To Councilman Reibold's query as to whether he felt this proposed
Zone change would devaluate residential property in the area Mr.
Horton answered that he thought it would.
Mr. A. W. Haubelt, 630 W. Huntington Blvd. addressed the Council,
referring to his communication with attached exhibits, and further
protesting the Planning Commission Resolution; that at present
there seems no urgent need for commercial zoning in the proposed
area and that he would like to recommend the matter be held in
abeyance for two or three years, at which time if need be he felt
the people would go along with the proposed zone change.
Mr. Ralph T. Merriam addressed the Council, stating that he was the
developer of the Arcadia Professional Center in the proposed rezon-
ing area; that he looked upon Huntington Drive not as a residential
street but as the Wilshire Boulevard of Arcadia, as it is the main
entrance to the City, the race track," the hospital, the City Hall,
etc. and that the Planning Commission is being far-seeing in
initiating this measure.
There being no one else desiring to be heard Councilman Camphouse
moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Jacobi seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips then asked Councilman Balser his opLnLon as he had
been on the Planning Commission when this proposed zone change was
first contemplated. Councilman Balser stated that the Planning
Commission had received many requests for zone variances on
Huntington for medical offices when it became apparent that the
hospital was to become a reality in Arcadia; that at the time the
Commission did not feel Arcadia needed so many medical offices and
that the area, it felt, would be appropriate for apartment houses.
That the C-O zoning does not mean only professional buildings, as
the architectural overlay requirements would permit apartment
houses to blend in with professional buildings. He added that he
had fully reviewed the files and the minutes on the hearing, and
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No. 1013
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ORDINANCE
No. 1012
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moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission Resolution No. 276 to change Zone R-3 to Zone c-o
and Zone D on property located on the south side of Huntington
Blvd. from Holly Avenue to the C-Zone at Baldwin, including two
lots west of the C-Zone west of Baldwin Ave. and that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance in
accordance with the Planning Commission Resolution 276 and present
same to the Council for consideration.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion, adding that he agreed
with Mr. Horton's protest with reference to overall planning for
this particular area; but that his second to the motion did not
indicate that he felt residential zones should be changed to
commercial; that all facets 'of the zone program should be'considered.
Said motion was carried on roll call vote' as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Balser and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Phillips announced that the Hearing to establish a setback
line on portions of Huntington Drive between San Rafael Road and
Morlan Place was continued from the Council meeting of April 1,
1958. The City Clerk informed him that the hearing on this matter
had been closed at the April 1st meeting and read him a portion of
the minutes of that date, to wit: "The City Attorney pointed out
that there is a companion action as to which the Council has
already had a hearing, to wit, the reclassification of unzoned
property to Zone C-2; that appropriate ordinances, are prepared but
that he suggested they be continued to the next Council meeting for
introduction because the file would have to be reviewed by the new
Council prior to adopting the ordinance." Mayor Phillips then
inquired of Councilman Balser if he had studied the file in this
matter. Councilman Balser replied that he had not and would not
vote on the matter.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, discussed
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1013 pertaining to this matter,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 308 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING
SECTION 2- f THERETO."
Councilman Reibo1d moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1013 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Balser and Phillips
NOES; None
ABSENT: None
Motion was further made by Councilman Reibo1d that Ordinance No.
~013 be introduced. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse
and carried on roll call vote as follows;
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AYES; Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibo1d and Phillips
NOT VOTING: Councilman Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
the City Attorney then presented for the first time the companion
ordinance to the above, discussed and read thetit1e of Ordinance
No. 1012, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE BETWEEN SAN RAFAEL
ROAD AND MORLAN PLACE IN SAID CITY FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES."
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1012 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
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RESOLUTION
No. 3000
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Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibold, Balser and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1012 be
introduced. ' Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibold and Phillips
NOT VOTING: Councilman Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3000, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONE,
VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION
OF A PHARMACY THERE IN, AND APPROVING THE ERECTION: AND MAINTENANCE
OF A SIGN AT 600 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE," pointing out that there was
no hearing before the City Council so that if Councilman Balser
had read the proceedings of the Planning Commission he will like-
wise be eligible to vote on this matter.
Mayor Phillips requested the, City Clerk to read a communication
which had been received on this matter; said letter requested a
continuance of this matter. Councilman Camp house stated that he
could see no objection to a continuance. The City Attorney co~
mented that there would be no legal requirement for deferment of
the matter; that the matter did not come to Council by way of
appeal, because the time to appeal had passed at the t1me it was
considered by the Council on April 1st; that this request for
deferment apparentLy is for the purpose of presenting either
testimony or argument at the time Council considers adoption of
Resolution No. 3UUO; that there was no reason for Mr. Merriam to
appeal because the action of the CounciL was tavorabLe to him.
Such an appeal wouLd have been to the Council from the Planning
Commission recommendation; that the Council had the discretion
either to hear or decline to hear argument on the subject; that it
would not be proper to receive further evidence on the subject without
setting and noting the matter for a public hearing.
Mr. Dexter Jones addressed the Council, stating in substance that
he was prepared with certain facts that he wished to place in
evidence; that it was additional evidence. Mayor Phillips stated
that this would be a matter for the Council; whether or not to hear
from Mr. Jones.
Councilman Camphouse asked if this was going to be a hearing; if so,
then Council should have ~he whole story at one time; if Mr. Jones
has new evidence the matter should be referred back to the Plan-
ning Commission.
Councilman Reibold stated, in part, that he had sat through two
long sessions of the Planning Commission and had heard pretty well
the whole story.
In answer to Councilman Balser's query as to .whether or not there
would be two separate resolutions, one for the drug store and one
on the sign, the City Attorney explained that Resolution No. 3000
as written, is drawn in accordance with instructions of the Council
at its last meeting. That the effect of the resolution is to
approve that portion of the Planning Commission's recommendation
which would permit the identification sign out in the setback area,
but disapprove that portion of its recommendation wherein it
recommended the granting of a variance for a pharmacy; and that
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the adoption of Resolution No. 3000 as written would deny that
portion of the application for the pharmacy; that it is appropriate
at this time to adopt or reject the resolution and in its discre-
tion to hear matters presented by way'of argument but not by way
of presenting new evidence; that if anyone desires to present new
evidence and the Council is interested in hearing same, it may
either refer it back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration,
or may set a public hearing to be held by and before the City
Council on its own motion, the same as if an appeal had been 'filed.
The City Attorney felt that in his opinion it would not be
appropriate to hear new testimony on a motion to adopt or reject
the resolution as presented to you.
Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 3000 be denied.
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The City Attorney proceeded to reread the title of Resolution No.
3000 as presented, so it would show in the record: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DENYING AN
APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ADDITION AT THE REAR
OF AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
AND OPERATION OF A PHARMACY THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE ERECTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF A SIGN AT 600 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE," stating
further that the matter is before Council to waive the reading
if they so desire, and then the vote for adoption.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3000 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney stated that a motion is now needed to adopt, or
to not adopt, or table Resolution No. 3000.
Councilman Camphouse asked the City Attorney'what is the technical
situation of the action of the Planning Commission, taking in mind
that the motion which Councilman Reibold wished to make did not
adopt the resolution after instructing the City Attorney to
prepare same.
The City Attorney stated that Council has to take some kind of
action; that the proper action would be that someone in favor of
Resolution No. 3000 as drawn, move it be adopted and then vote on
that motion; if that motion carries, the sign has been approved
and the pharmacy denied; however, if that motion fails, then no
final action has been taken and a counter motion is in order.
Councilman Carnphouse moved that the Council adopt Resolution No.
3000, which motion died for lack of a second; whereupon Councilman
Reibold moved that Resolution No. 3000 not be adopted arid that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution in accordance
with the Planning Commission's Resolution No. 278.
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Mayor Phillips restated ,the motion as given by Councilman Reibold,
which approved both the pharmacy and the sign. In answer to
Councilman Reibold's question as to whether or not the new
resolution would carry the same number, the City Attorney answered
that it could. Councilman Balser seconded the motion.
The City Attorney reminded Council that such an instruction to
prepare such a resolution is not final action in itself; that he
would prefer to present it to Council in writing rather than
throw it out on the table currente calamo.
Councilman Reibold stated in part that Planning Commission
Resolution No. 278 has so limited the prescription pharmacy that
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they cannot sell magazines, cigarettes, etc.; that it is limited
entirely to the 'dispensing of drugs on prescription; that he felt
doctors should be encouraged to come to Arcadia; that there is some
question in his mind as to whether or not a variance is required for
such operation; that he envisioned Huntington Drive, roughly between
Baldwin Avenue and Holly Avenue, akin to Fourth Avenue in San Diego,
being one medical facility after another.
The City Attorney stated that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission is for the dispensing of home sick-room supplies and
medicines, compounding of prescriptions and post-operative supplies
and appliances, but specifically excludes all tobacco, candy,
magazines and all other sundries. That cosmetics are not specifical-
ly mentioned, but testimony was brought out at the Planning Commis-
sion meetings that many cosmetics are actually prescribed by
doctors.
Councilman Camphouse commented that he too is aware of the need of
medical facilities in Arcadia; that perhaps medical pharmacies are
absolutely essential to the medical profession, and if so then it
should not have to be accomplished by this means; that every time
a medical unit is not in a C-1 zone a similar process must be gone
through and that he for one ,would not relish such procedure; that
he could envision pharmacies enlarging; that perhaps it was wrong
to zone this area C-O, perhaps it should have been C-1; that
serious consideration might be given to either placing a different
zone on this area or requiring pharmacies to be processed by Hearings
as a part of C-O.
The City Attorney commented that prescription pharmacies being
permitted in all of c-o zone would be a separate item for consid-
eration, and if Council were to be of that mind and also the
Planning Commission, it would be proper to make such a finding
under Section 15 of the Ordinance because pharmacies are nowhere
specifically mentioned at present, a pharmacy being more restrict-
ive than a drug store. ~hat if the Planning Commission and the
Council were of a mind that all medical centers should be allowed
to have prescription pharmacies, then it would be, appropriate to
adopt a definitive resolution desc~ibing as a use permissible in
Zone C-O a prescription pharmacy in connection with a medical
office; that the situation with which they are confronted now is
R-3 property and it would take a variance as to this application.
Mayor Phillips asked Councilman Balser if he was prepared to vote,
or would he obstain, and Councilman Balser answered that he was
prepared to vote, as he had reviewed the hearing and the minutes and
files on this matter.
Mayor Phillips continued that there was a motion before the Council
which would in effect table Resolution No. 3000 as it is presently
written and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a new resolution
which would grant both the pharmacy and the sign to the applicant.
Mayor Phillips called for a roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Councilmen .:[acobi and Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Mr. Dexter Jones addressed the Council again, stating that it was
his wish that the records reflect his endeavor to present
additional evidence.
Mr. Paul Malling, 316 Oxford Drive, addressed the Council, asking
if Council at its last meeting had voted in the negative as to the
Planning Commission recommendation to grant the sign and not the
pharmacy. The City Attorney informed Mr. Malling that Council had
instructed him to prepare a resolution disapproving that portion of
9.
4-15-58
42:16
(Resolution
No. 3000
Continued)
. 13?/1
LOT SPLIT
No. 201
(Tentative
Approval)
;;.J"'"
'1 r ~ r
TRACT No.
21228
(Tentative
Map)
1-' '
the Planning Commission recommendation which would have granted a
variance for the pharmacy, but approving that portion which would
permit the sign; that such instruction was not final action.
Mr. MaIling then requested the City Clerk to read the roll call
vote on the matter as reflected in the minutes of April 1, 1958.
The City Clerk read from the minutes the following: "AYES:
Councilmen Phillips and Reibold. NOES: Councilmen Camphouse,
Jacobi and Dennis."
The City Attorney stated that the roll call vote as just read was
on the motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion; that the succeeding motion, which carried unanimously, was
to prepare the resolution as drawn.
I
GARNET M. DARRICK, 2517 So. Second Avenue. Planning Commission
recommended approval of Lot Split No. 201 subject to the following
specified conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Provide a sewer lateral for parcel 2.
3. Dedicate 12 feet for widening Second Avenue.
4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
5. Remove patio and make the new lot 87 feet deep.
6. Provide rear line utility easements.
7. New lot to have 25 foot front setback.
8. City to dedicate a portion of lot 10, Tract
No. 19707 along the Lee Avenue frontage.
Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and that Lot Split No. 201 be given
tentative approval subject to the above specified conditions.
Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.
Tentative map of Tract No. 21228 located on Louise Avenue and
LeRoy Avenue consisting of 9 lots. Both streets were opened by
condemnation proceedings and are being improved under an assess-
ment act. The depth of the lots conform with a lot split
approved April 23, 1957.
The City Engineer explained to the Council that the Planning
Commission attempted to include the land between lots 8 and 9 in
the tract but that the owner, Mrs. Sam Rabuchin, 1235 So. First
Avenue, informed the Secretary of the Planning Commission that she
was not willing to join the tract at the price offered for the
land; that she was informed that she could not expect a split of
the 110 foot parcel in the future.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Tract No. 21228 be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Install water service connections to each lot.
2. Deposit money for the proportional share of the cost of
installing street lights.
3. Pay $25.00 per lot recreational fee.
4. Pay the required fees for the planting of street trees.
5. Provide rear line utility easements.
I
Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be accepted and the tentative map of Tract No. 21228 be
approved subject to the conditions specified by the Planning Com-
mission and outlined above, and that the Council at this time
express its opinion that no favorable consideration shall be given
to the portion between lots 8 and 9 because of its owner's refusal
to join in the subdivision.
The City Attorney explained that the reason he suggested the
addition to the above motion of the reference to no favorable
10.
4-15-58
I
TRACT
No. 24461
(Final)
1 )J ~ ,
B IDS FOR
STREET
RESURFACING
15'S'!:,
I
4217
consideration being given to the portion between lots 8 and 9,
etc. is because it is not possible to impose a restriction on this
lot because it is not part of the subdivision; that all Council can
do is to record that the matter has been considered; that the owner
had been given notice and opportunity to come into the subdivision;
that the orderly development of the area would involve this lot too
and that from their own choice the owners have elected to stay out
of the subdivision and for that reason they should expect no special
consideration simply because the areas around them have been sub-
divided. That it does not preclude the Council's favorable con-
sideration upon proper application, but merely rules out consider-
ation solely because it was left out of the subdivision.
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
Recommendation of the City Engineer that approval be given final
map of Tract No. 24461 located on Lee Avenue, consisting of 6 lots,
subject to all the conditions imposed on the tentative map and the
additional condition that sufficient land be acquired to make lots
4, 5 and 6 at least 7,500 square feet in area.
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that final map approval be
given tract No. 24461, subject to the conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission and the City Engineer, as outlined above, 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 the City of Arcadia thereon. Said
motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
The City Engineer submitted plans and specifications for the 1957-
1958 street improvement project No.1, consisting in general of the
resurfacing of fourteen City streets, and constructing cross gutters
at key intersections. Streets included are as follows:
Volante Drive, from Altura Drive to Golden West Avenue;
Hampton Road and Gloria Road, from Baldwin Avenue to
Arbolada Drive;
Carmelita Place
Haven Avenue from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue;
San Rafael Road;
San Antonio Road;
LeRoy Avenue, from Lovell Avenue to Holly Avenue;
Camino Real Avenue between El Monte Avenue and Santa Anita
Avenue;
Lemon Avenue, between El Monte Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue;
Longley Way, between Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue;
Short Street
Longden Avenue from Second Avenue to Sixth Avenue
Alta Vista Avenue
He continued, that the estimated total cost of the streets,
exclusive of streets listed' as alternates, will be $36,600.00, and
that the project will be financed from State Gas Tax for mainten-
ance of secondary streets $25,800.00 and County Gas Tax funds
$10,800.00.
Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Council approve
the plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise f~r bids to be received May 5, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M.
and results of these bids to be reported to the Council on May 6,
1958.
Councilman Balser moved that Council accept the recommendation of
the City Engineer and that the plans and specifications submitted
for the resurfacing of the above mentioned fourteen City streets
and constructing cross gutters at key intersections be approved,
and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received May 5, 1958 at 11:00 A.M., the results
of said b1ds to be presented to the Council on May b, 1958.
11.
4-15-:>8
4218
GAS TAX
PROJECTS
REPORT
1958-1959
:Il'IDEX:ii.D
f' a k~' p,J-W~,)
'''''I'
ACCEPTANCE
OF WORK
1C\\
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
The City Engineer submitted the following report of budgeted gas
tax projects:
Projects now budgeted from State Gas Tax Funds
Project 38. Huntington Drive, Holly Avenue to Golden
West Avenue, for widening $133,000.00
Project 39. Widening Duarte Road - Santa Anita
Avenue to Seoond Avenue 25,517.00
Project 42. Duarte Road - Santa Anita Avenue to
West City limits 33,000.00
Project 44. 1958-59 Resurfacing program 25,000.00 I
Project 45. Traffic Signals - Holly Avenue and
Huntington Drive 15,000.00
Project 46. Baldwin Avenue - Hampton Road to
Orange Grove Avenue, Reconstruct and
complete cross-section 16,500.00
Project 47. Narrow parkway, north Santa Anita
Avenue - A1ta Street to Christina Street 50,000.00
Projects now budgeted from County Gas Tax Funds
Widen east side of Baldwin Avenue - Naomi Avenue to
Camino Real Avenue
Widen Huntington Place, along Park Avenue
Narrow Parkway in Santa Anita Avenue - Colorado
Boulevard to Morlan Place
10,300.00
10,000.00
23,700.00
The Division recommends the following project be
included in the 1958-59 agreement;
""
1. $25,000.00 be budgeted for resurfacing and maintenance of major
and secondary streets. The actual streets to be determined and
would be submitted at a later date.
2. An additional amount of $60,000.00 should be included in
Project 45 to provide signals and lighting on Huntington Drive at
Holly Avenue, Baldwin Avenue, and Golden West Avenue.
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Amount
State Gas Tax Funds:
una110cated balance
to accrue, 1958-59
Total
recommended for
Balance
$19,262.00
109,940.00
$129,202.00
inclusion 85,000.00
$44,202.00
He added that his department is preparing the final plans and
specifications for Project No. 45 - Traffic Signals, and that it
was the intention of the Department of Public Works to coordinate
the installation of the traffic signals with the construction and
development work on Hun~ington Drive; that it is necessary for the I
project statements and memorandum of agreements to be approved by
the State Division of Highways and the City Council prior to the
advertising of bids for these traffic signals.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommend-
ation of the City Engineer and that he is hereby authorized to
submit the project statements to the State Division of Highways so
that the necessary agreements may be prepared. Councilman Reibo1d
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Council accept the
work under contract to A-1 Paving Contractors, Inc. and authorize
final payment to be made and the bonds released after the expiration
of 35 days.
Motion made by Mayor Phillips that the City Council approve
12.
4-15- 58
(Acceptance
of Work
Continued)
19/
LOT SPLIT
No. 199
(Final)
1~./(
I VAAUOC'
aEQUEST
1?//
..
CONTRIBUTION
FOR THE
WILDERNESS
AREA
10~)
I
BIDS
(Orange Grove
No.2
Reservoir)
1:<~
4219
the reconnnendation of the City..Engineer and accept the work of
A-I Paving Contractors, Inc. for the construction of Parking:
District 'No. 1 improvements, and authorize final payment to be made
and the bonds released after the expiration of the required 35 days
under the terms of the contract. Said motion seconded by Council-
man Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES; Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibold, Balser and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HENRY F. MAUCH, 400 Rose Marie Drive - reconnnendation of the City
Engineer that Lot Split No. 199 be given final approval as all
conditions imposed have been met.
Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reconnnendation of the
City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 199 be given
final approval. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously.
Application of Nick Argy for a variance from the Building Code to
allow a detached canopy in front of the existing building on the
southwest corner of Colorado Blvd. and Santa Anita Avenue known as
Towne Cleaners.
The City Engineer described the proposed canopy and stated that in
the opinion of himself, the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector,
this variance does not increase any fire hazard in the area and
that it is their combined reconnnendation that this variance be
granted subject to the condition that this canopy is not tied by a
permanent connection to the main building unless the canopy is
reconstructed in accordance with the Building Code, and also that
at no future time shall it be used as advertising display space.
Councilman Jacobi moved that Council approve the reconnnendation ot'
the Safety ,Committee and that the requested variance be granted Mr.
Nick Argy for the construction of the described canopy subject to
the specified restrictions outlined above. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that the Arcadia Junior Womens' Club has
presented to'the City a check for $100.00 to be used for the new
Wilderness Area. He added that this club consisted of a group of
young women with small children and that they are very enthusiastic
over the development of this recreation park. That he had written
the Club thanking them for the contribution and advised them that
he would formally present the check to the Council at this meeting;
that he recommended Council accept the money and that it be placed
in the Wilderness Area reserve fund.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the contribution
of $100.00 from the Arcadia Junior Womans' Club and added that on
behalf of the Council he thanked the,Club and appreciated their
interest in the project. Mayor Phillips seconded the motion, which
was passed unanimously, and advised that there have been a number
of service groups and the Boy and Girl Scouts that have evidenced
a desire to contribute money and/or time to this project.
The City Manager informed the Council that the following bids for
the construction of a roof for Orange Grove No. 2 Reservoir were
received April 14, 1958;
NAME
McKittrick Construction Co.
Nick Pokrajac
Cal Western Co.
O'Dell Construction Co.
Hoffman-Campbell Co.
Menke Bros. Inc.
Hunter Construction Co.
R. B. Perry
Smith and Nickman
Taylor & Hoover Inc.
SCHEDULE I
$28,826.00
29,987.00
30,890.00
36,950.00
35,975.00
38,684.00
38,770.00
41,018.00
40,855.00
62,000.00
SCHEDULE II
$27,726.00
28,987.00
31,230.00
35,450.00
35,525.00
36,524.00
37,877.00
38,221. 00
40,045.00
58,530.00
13.
4-15-58
4220
(Bids - Orange
Grove No. 2
Reservoir
Continued)
"1 j'/~
BIDS
(Water Mains
Santa Anita
Wash)
7315
RESOLUTION
No. 3005
INDEXED
13:/17
Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent
that the contract be awarded to the low bidder on Schedule II,
the McKittrick Construction Company, in the amount of $27,726.00,
and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a
contract for this work in the amount specified.
Councilman Reibold moved that Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and that a contract
for the construction of a roof for Orange Grove No. 2 Reservoir be
awarded the low bidder on Schedule II, the McKittrick Construction
Company, in the amount of $27,726.00: that the Mayor and City Clerk
are authorized to execute a contract in accordance therewith in
form approved by the City Attorney, and that all other bid deposits
be returned.
Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
I
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager informed the Council that the following bids for
the relocation of water mains across the proposed Santa Anita Wash
were received April 14, 1958:
NAME
Wilson Pipeline Construction
Industrial Pipeline Company
Cameo Construction Co. ,Inc.
ITEM I
Co. $1100
$1400
$2400
ITEM II
$1500
$2100
$1950
TOTAL
$2600
$3500
$4350
ITEM I II
$2050
$2340
$2850
Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent
that pursuant to the terms of the Bidder's Proposal, the contract
award be made to the low bidder, Wilson Pipeline Construction Co.,
on the total bid amount for the performance of Item I and Item II
only, and in the amount of $2600.00 and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for this work in the
amount so named, and that the City,also in accordance with the
terms set forth in the Bidder's Proposal, exercise its option to
delete Item III from the proposal and perform this said item with
its own forces.
Councilman Jacobi moved that Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and that a contract
for the relocation of water mains across the proposed Santa Anita
Wash, pursuant to the terms of the Bidder's proposal, be awarded
to the low bidder, Wilson Pipeline Construction Co., on the total
bid amount for the performance, of Item I and Item II only, in the
amount of $2600.00; that in..accordance with the terms set forth in
the Bidder's Proposal, the City exercise its option to delete Item
III from the proposal and perform this said item with its own
forces; and that the Mayor and City Cler~ are authorized to execute
a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the City
Attorney, and that all other bid deposits be returned.
I
Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3005, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REJECTING BIDS ON ITEM III OF
A PROJECT FOR THE RELOCATION OF WATER MAINS ACROSS THE SANTA ANITA
WASH CHANNEL, DETERMINING THAT THE WORK CAN BE DONE MORE ECONOMI-
CALLY BY CITY FORCES, AND ORDERING THE WORK DONE WITHOUT FURTHER
BIDS."
14.
4-15- 58
(Resolution
No. 3005
Continued)
I
COMMUNICATION
(Ramirez)
INDEXED
fl: p ~ " j.,.,.uJ
CONFERENCE
ATTENDANCE
INDEXED
(J. M. Nellis
Fire Chief)
R:~
I
(Laurence Way
Asst. Fire
Chief)
INDEXEIl
PI:~f
422:1
He continued that the resolution contains, in substance, a recital
of the calling 'for bids for the public project, rejection of the
bids as to Item III, the determination which must be by four-fifths
vote of the Council so that that portion of the work can be done
more economically by City forces and instructing the work to pro-
ceed on that basis.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3005 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3005 be
adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk announced that she had received a communication
from Mrs. Wm. P. Ramirez, 404 S. Santa Anita Drive, stating in
substance that she desired the City to remove the dead trees in
the parkway before property damage occurs. Mayor Phillips recom-
mended that the usual procedure be followed in this instance by
the department in charge of this work.
Recommendation of the City Manager that Fire Chief J. M. Nellis
be authorized to attend the California Fire Chiefs Association
annual conference in the City of Santa Rosa on May 16, 17 and 18,
1958; that funds are provided in the current budget.
Motion was made by Councilman Balser that Fire Chief J. M. Nellis
be authorized to attend the annual California Fire Chiefs
Association conference in Santa Rosa on May 16, 17 and 18, 1958;
expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account
upon his return. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the City Manager that Assistant Fire Chief
Laurence Way be authorized,to attend the State Department of
Education Instructors' Course for members of Fire Departments in
Fresno May 19 to 23, 1958. He added that Fire Chief Nellis requests
permission to send Mr. Way to tQis school for the purpose of learn-
ing new and improved methods of fire fighting to return to the City
of Arcadia and instruct members of the Fire Department, and that
funds for this course are provided in the current budget.
Motion was made by Councilman Balser that Assistant Fire Chief
Laurence Way be authorized to attend the instructors' course for
members of Fire Departments conducted by the State Department of
Education in Fresno May 19 to 23, 1958; expenditures to be sub-
stantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return. Said
motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15.
4-15- 58
4222
COUNTY
BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
INDEXED
f;~dt
AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION
(Malling)
(Horton)
13;;1
The City Manager advised that the Los Angeles County Boundary Com-
mission, in accordance with Section 35002 of the Government Code,
has notified this City of the intention of the City of El Monte
to annex the following territories:
Annexation No.
Description
146
A seven lot annexation 1/2 mile south of Lower Azusa
Road and one block west of Baldw1n Ave.
147
A single lot annexation at the intersection of Tyler
Avenue and Lower Azusa Road.
14ll
A two lot annexation lying a block south of Lower
Azusa Road and five blocks east of Baldwin Avenue.
I
149
A single lot annexation approximately l-l/z m11es
south ot Lower Azusa Road on Peck Road.
150
A s1ngle lot annexat10n approx1mately 314 m11e
south ot Lower Azusa Road and approx1mately tour
blocks east ot Baldw1n Avenue.
151
A six lot subdivision on the east side of Baldwin
Avenue, one-half block south of Lower Azusa Road.
153
A two lot annexation adjacent to Baldwin Avenue and
one block northerly of the San Bernardino Freeway.
154
A one lot annexation at Peck Road and Basye Street,
approximately 1-1/4 miles south of Lower Azusa
Road.
155
A one lot annexation in the southwest portion of
El Monte, south of the San Bernardino Freeway.
The areas proposed to be annexed have no effect upon the City;
therefore Mayor Phillips ordered the notices filed.
Mr. Paul MaIling, 316 Oxford Drive, addressed the Council, stating
that he wished to congratulate Mayor Phillips on his nomination as
Mayor of Arcadia and the three successful candidates (Councilmen
Camphouse, Reibold and Balser) on their election to the City Council.
He also suggested that the contribution of $100.00 from the Arcadia
Junior Woman's Club be acknowledged by someone from the Council.
He was informed thqt acknowledgment had been made. He further
stated that in his opinion action taken by Council on the variance
request for a pharmacy was discouraging ~d that Councilman
Reibold's action in pushing the matter at this meeting was a
discourtesy to retiring Mayor Dennis; that the matter could have
been brought up at a later date.
I
Mr. Thomas Horton, 406 W. Longden Avenue, addressed the Council,
inquiring if a further public hearing could be had on Resolution
No. 3000 denying the variance for a pharmacy; and on the zone
change referred to in Hearing No.1.
A general discussion ensued and he was informed in part by the City
Attorney that council may hear arguments but may not properly
receive new evidence at the time Resolution No. 3000 is again
presented; that to continue the matters in order to hear new
evidence would postpone a definite decision; that in a limited
sense all council meetings are public hearings and that Council
can properly hear arguments but cannot receive new evidence at
the time Resolution No. 3000 is again presented.
Mr. Horton further stated in part that it appeared to him that by
permitting the communication to be read into the minutes and then
16.
4-15-58
(Horton
Continued)
-7 ;;, -;; '1
I
4223
ruling that no one from the floor could be heard seemed one-sided.
Mayor Phillips stated that the matter had been heard by the Plan-
ning Commission; it came to Council; no appeal was filed and they
did not hold a hearing.
To Mr. Horton's inquiry as to any further recourse that could be
taken by interested persons, the City Attorney replied that it is
discretionary with the Council as to whether it desires to hear
arguments as distinguished from presentation of new evidence, and
also, there is always recourse to the courts; that proper procedure
has been followed to date and that an opportunity had been made for
persons to be heard and evidence presented.
Councilman Camphouse referred to the roller skating rink matter
before Council at the April 1, 1958 meeting. The City Attorney
stated that no formal notice had been given by the Planning Commis-
sion or Council of its intention to consider the matter, because
matters considered under Section 15 require no such notice; that
since this vitally affected interested people, the matter was
referred back to the Planning Commission in order th~t sufficient
notice could be given prior to reconsideration by that body.
The City Attorney further stated in part that it is within the
Council's province to order that matters be referred back and
further notice given, but that in both of the matters under dis-
cussion the required procedures had been followed.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
(City
Engineer)
'::;31/~
tJ, S, P
(Ci ty
Manager)
("You Auto
Buy")
INDEXED
I
(Pac. Tel. &
Tel. Excise
Tax) INbEXEU
The City Engineer reported that a public meeting had been set and
announced through newspaper publication for April 25, 1958 at
10:00 o'clock A.M. in the Council Chambers for the people living
along the Santa Anita Wash between Live Oak and Duarte Road, at
which meeting will be present representatives of the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers, the Los Angeles County Flood Control and
the contractors, Tichart & Sons. That at said meeting the plans
and work procedure of said project will be explained to the
people; that this same procedure had been successfully followed
previously.
The City Manager read a communication from the Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce wherein they requested permission for the installation of
two overhead street banners for an "YOU AUTO BUY" event being
promoted by the auto dealers in the Los Angeles area, which will
be from April 24 through May 4, 1958. The communication explained
that the event is being tied in with the retailers who are being
asked to give their cooperation for this sales promotion.
A general discussion ensued and Councilman Camp house commented that
this request does not fit the category of the limitation that the
City has placed on the hanging of banners, such as the County Fair,
the Blood Bank and the Community Chest. Whereupon Mayor Phillips
moved that the request of the Chamber of Commerce for permission
to hang overhead street banners as stated above be denied. Said
motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously.
The City Manager read a communication received from the Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce which stated in substance that they had
adopted a resolution regarding the repeal of the excise tax on
telephone calls; that the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
has estimated such a repeal would make available in Arcadia
slightly over $200,000 per year; that the Chamber of Commerce
recommended the City Council adopt a similar resolution to be
forwarded to the Congressional representative for Arcadia.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the communication be filed.
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion, which was passed by a
majority, Councilman Reibold and Balser refraining from voting.
17.
4-15-58
4224
WABA
INDEXED
(Personnel
Board)
INDEXED
(Water Dept.
Fiscal
Budget)
.:{3<,;1
RESOLUTION
No. 3004
INDEXED
The City Manager read a communication from the West Arcadia
Business Association wherein they requested permission to hold
the 6th Annual Mid-Valley Art Festival under the auspices of the
Mid-Valley Art League. That~in conjunction with this Festival the
said League would sell subscriptions to the public to help defray
the expense of the paintings they plan to give away during the
festival. Recommendation of the City Manager that he be permitted
to handle the matter as an administrative item since it violates
no laws of the City. Mayor Phillips authorized the City Manager
to handle the matter as he had requested.
The City Manager read a communication from the Personnel Board
wherein permission was requested that leaves of absence be granted
the following in accordance with Personnel Rule IX, 'sections 1 and
3c, with the provision that they not constitute an interruption of
service:
I
John E. Thomas, Water Department, from November 20,
1957 through April 10, 1958 with pay and from April
11, 1958 through November 19, 1958 without pay;
Deloyd Frazier, Water Department, from March 26, 1958
through May 2, 1958 without pay;
Stephen A. Palagyi, Public Works, from March 4, 1958
through April 28, 1958 without pay.
Councilman Camp house moved that the Council accept the recom-
mendation of the Personnel Board, and that the above named persons
be granted leaves of absence as specified above, said leaves not
constituting an interruption of service. Councilman Jacobi
, seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the current fiscal budget of the
Water Department contains an item of $25,000 for the acquisition
of reservoir sites. That an additional four million plus gallons
storage is needed at the Santa Anita Reservoir site, which will
require the acquisition of land adjacent to this site. That the
appraiser working on the problem recommends condemnation action
being filed immediately so that a date of evaluation can be
established; that there are proposed developments in the area,
which land is at present unimproved. That it is recommended that
an appropriate resolution of necessity, authorizing the acquisition
of the required property by negotiation or condemnation, and
authorizing the immediate filing of condemnation proceedings, be
adopted by the City Council.
After a general discussion between the Councilmen, the City
Manager, the City Attorney and the City Engineer, it was the
consensus that the recommendation be followed. Whereupon the
City Attorney presented Resolution No. 3004 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC WELFARE, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC
PURPOSE, TO WIT, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WATER RESERVOIR."
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The City Attorney added that the resolution recites in part the
determination of the Council that the property is necessary for a
public purpose; that it is planned to accomplish the most good
with the least amount of property damage; that it authorizes the
acquisition of the property by condemnation or negotiation, the
employment of special counsel, if necessary, though none was
contemplated, etc., and that if the Council wishes to proceed it
would be in order to waive the reading of the resolution and then
to adopt it.
Counciiman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
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Resolution No. 3004 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Balser and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3004 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Balser and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager asked the Controller to review the City's
liability insurance program. The City Controller then addressed
the Council, stating that the City's Comprehensive Liability
Insurance comes up for renewal in approximately two months; that
specifications are being prepared at this time, which will be
about the same as in the present policy with the exception of a few
minor modifications suggested by the Staff. He requested permis-
sion of the Council to either retain the present policy with the
same carrier or to call for quotations. He explained that if the
Council desired quotations on the insurance the procedure would be
similar to that followed on formal bid calls with the exception
that there is no advertising for bids, nor requirement for bid
deposits or bonds; nor that the bids be opened publicly, but that
there is established a certain time for the quotations to be
returned, which in this instance would be thirty days, and that
they are opened in the presence of two or three staff members and
representatives of the companies.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council grant the City Manager
permission to call for quotations on the City's Comprehensive
Liability Insurance, to be returned within approximately thirty
days after the call for the quotations. Said motion seconded by
Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously.
Report of the City Manager that an offer from a private individual
had been received for the purchase of the City owned property
located north of Live Oak Avenue and west of the Santa Anita Wash.
A general discussion ensued, wherein it was suggested that the
property be advertised for sale at a stated price; that if prior
to that time a firm bid of 10% in excess thereof, accompanied by
a 10% deposit was received, that bid could be accepted. It was
also suggested by Councilman Balser that perhaps the land could be
leased for a long period of time. It was then the consensus of the
Council that the City Manager pursue the matter further with the
purpose in mind of selling or leasing the property.
Mayor Phillips reminded the Council of the American Legion dinner
on April 22, 1958, and also expressed his regret at not being able
to attend as he would be out of the city at that time. He also
inquired if the Council was planning to meet with the Planning
Commission on April 29, 1958, to which he received an affirmative
response.
Councilman Camphouse commented that the Library Board would report
April 19, 1958 on the budget.
The City Attorney announced that he had prepared two resolutions
for the appointment of alternate members to the Sanitation
Districts No's 15 and 22. He stated that said districts will be
meeting prior to the next council meeting; that in each resolution
the Mayor is a member and Council appoints the alternates.
Councilman Camphouse suggested that Councilman Reibo1d be appointed
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as the alternate for District No. 15 and Mayor Phillips appointed
Councilman Camphouse to be retained as the alternate for District
No. 22.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title
of Resolution No. 3002, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, AND DES IGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
He added that the above resolution applies to Sanitation District
No. 15, designating Mayor Phillips as the regular member and
Councilman Reibold as the Alternate Member.
Councilman Camp house moved that
Resolution No. 3002 be waived.
Jacobi and carried on roll call
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Motion seconded by
vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3002 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3003, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, AND DES IGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
He added that Resolution No. 3003 applies to Sanitation District
No. 2l and designates Mayor Phillips as the regular member and
Counc1lman Campnouse as the alternate member.
Counc1lman Re1bold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolut10n No. 30U3 be waived. Motion seconded by Counc11man
Balser and carr1ed on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Counc1lmen Jacob1, Camphouse, Balser, Re1bold and Ph1ll1ps
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Counc1lman Re1bold turther moved tnat Resolution No. 30U3 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carr1ed on roll
call vote as tollows:
AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Reibold stated that two months ago the Council had
authorized the City Attorney to employ for two months on a
temporary basis stenographic help in his office; that said two
months period would soon be up and he recommended that Council
authorize the continuation of this temporary employment for an
additional two months period, until budget time, which is July 1,
1958, and he moved that the Council authorize the transfer of
$576.00 from the Council Contingency Fund to Account 107.3 for the
purpose of employing temporary stenographic help in the City
Attorney's office for a period of two additional months. Council-
man Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote
as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse, Balser, Reibold and Phillips
NOES: None"
ABSENT: None
Mayor P~illips reminded the Council of the meeting of the League
of California Cities in LaPuente on April 21, 1958.
Mayor Phillips requested that the Council meet with him as a
Committee as a Whole to consider the realignment of council
representation on the various Commissions, but that each of the
Councilmen continue in his present capacity until such meeting can
be held.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the meeting adjourn to April 29,
1958 at 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded bY_Coune~n Reibold and
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