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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 15,1958 I INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES 1958 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION .J 51? I 4207, 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 1918' 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: 1. 4-15-58 t!20~ PREC. WRITE- TOTAL /\) No. CAMPHOUSE REIBOLD BALSER DESAt.VIA MALLUlG PRrCE RAJNUS SHEETS INS PREe. { -- \~ 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 -- 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 -ll -!l -i ,--!& -.! ~ 3590 98 236 That the total votes cast at said election, including absentee votes, were 5808. 2. 4-15-58 RESOLUTION No. 3001 :/'j I;' I I 4209 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 , 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. 3. 4-15-58 4.210 ~Q, ~ INDEXED 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. I 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: I 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. 4. 4-15-58 I HEARING (Zone Change) 13,;2 7 I 4211 '. 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 5. 4-15-58 4212 7,9;t I HEARING (Setback) 7.;.} ':I ORDINANCE No. 1013 ..tAo ORDINANCE No. 1012 ~ 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: I 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; I 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 6. 4-l5-58 I RESOLUTION No. 3000 "}?:-; (I I 42.13 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 7. 4-15-58 421.4 1'~ ,~(\ 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. I 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. I 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 8. 4-15-58 I I 73)'1 4215 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." I 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 18. 4-15-58 I (Liability Insurance Program) INDEXEll (City OWned Property) :; , NSf I Mayor Phillips NSP Councilman Camp house (City Attorney) (Sanitation Districts No's 15 & 22) ;: 500) + /10'3 4225 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 19. 4-15-58 4226 RESOLUTION No. 3002 lNDEXED -" RESOLUTION No. 3003 INDEXED (S tenogr aphic Help - City Attorney's Office) lNDEXED /I~ f 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 I the reading of the Motion seconded by vote as follows: full body of Councilman 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 I 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: 20. , 4-15- 58 Mayor Phillips IMllmmmo~ I 4227 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 carried unanimously. ~~--- ~ ~.~ ,I, a ATTEST: ~~~ 2!/M' ~ City Clerk . 21. 4-15- 58