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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 20,1958 1 ~. / 1 INVOCAtION ROLL CALL MINUTES PENDING AGENDA IIEARING (Schrader) 1,L ,~ ORDINANCE No. 1014 INBExED -:,3:'7 4250 MINUTES ." CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1958 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., May 20, 1958. The invocation was offered by Rev. Thatcher Jordan, Minister of the Church of The Good Shepherd. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips None Councilman Reibo1d moved that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 29, 1958 and the Regular Meeting of May 6, 1958 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips announced that the two items on the pending agenda, namely, the Margolin Hearing and the Ferron Hearing, which had been taken under advisement at the Council Meeting of May 6, 1958, would not be taken up at this meeting and instructed the City Clerk to hold these two matters on the pending agenda. Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the request of Walter A. Schrader, 151 Genoa Street, for a permit to conduct door to door solicitation of E1ectro1ux products, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the said application. The applicant, Walter A. Schrader, addressed the Council, stating that he had nothing to add to the information contained in his application; that he has lived in Arcadia for approximately 40 , years and has been selling E1ectro1ux products for about 25 years. Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council approve the request of Walter A. Schrader and that a permit be granted him to solicit house to house for E1ectro1ux products. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time the title of Ordinance No. 1014, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFY- ING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON TIlE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING TIlE SAME IN ZONE C-O AND ZONE D." Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1014 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d and Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1014 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried 1. 5-20-58 AI I)' r: '1 ':II:"",J" RESOLUTION No. 3007 ttNDEXED '1 ;p1 ORDINANCE No. 1015 ~J I I RESOLUTION No. 3016 INDEXED r j 3<'1 on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold and Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3007, (commenting that this was a companion to Ordinance No. 1014) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE "D" ZONE (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3007 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3007 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that at the Council meeting of May 6, 1958 the City Engineer had recommended that the adoption of Ordinance No. 1015 as written be held up in order that a determination might be made that said real property be rezoned if, as and when the curb and gutter improvements are first installed, and then the zoning granted without the necessity of further hearings; that the Council had instructed him to prepare a revised ordinance and resubmit it at this meeting; that the following is the title of the revised Ordinance No. 1015: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH FIFTH AVENUE IN SAID CITY SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN ZONE CM AND ZONE D UPON COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED CONDITIONS." Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1015 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacob1, Reibold, Phi111pS NOES: None ABSENT: None Counc11man Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1015 be introduced. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3016, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SIGN AT 600 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE. " Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3016 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. 5-20-58 1 I" RESOLUTION No. 3017 ~ -13b~ L. A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL BETTERMENT AGREEMENT .1 3 (., (. LOT SPLITS No. 202 f 37/ No. 203 '1 J '/~ No. 204 jjfr'J 4252 Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3016 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3017, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS." Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3017 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3017 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney brought up the matter of the betterment agree- ment between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District involving the payment by the City of the cost of the bridge across Sycamore Avenue when they approve the Santa Anita Wash from the railroad to the debris basin, at the total cost of $36,000.00, which matter had been ordered held over for further deliberation and discussion by the City Council at its meeting of May 6, 1958. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that this matter be held over for another few weeks for further deliberation. Whereupon Councilman Camphouse moved that the above matter be taken under further advisement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. WILLIAM PAUL, 1810 South Santa Anita Avenue. Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the following specified conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Provide a sewer lateral for parcel 2. Retain an easement for the existing sewer lateral for parcell. 3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. C. F. HOWARD, 1850 South Second Avenue. Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the following specified conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Dedicate 12 feet along the front of parcel 1 for future widening of Second Avenue. 3. Record a covenant to guarantee the use of parcel 2 with lot 21, tract No. 19974, at 1827 Third Ave. J. A. BRODHEAD, 2124 Highland Oaks Drive. recommendation for approval subject to the condition. Planning Commission following specified 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 3. 5-20-58 -4253 , .. .... . (Lot Splits Continued) No. 205 1)f<,~ LOT SPLIT No. 206 :; 3 ~ " TRACT No. 23145 '-/"1'1 C & E INVESTMENT, INC., 63 West Camino Real. Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the following specified conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission and that Lot Splits No's 202, 203, 204 and 205 be given tentative approval subject to the above specified conditions. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. REXFORD WILLIAMS, 1957 Encino Avenue, Monrovia, property located at 922 South Sixth Avenue, Arcadia. 1 This property was purchased by Mr. Williams on February 17, 1956, and the division has not yet been approved by the City. On August 7, 1956 the City Council denied a request to give consent to its annexation to Monrovia. The City of Monrovia had also requested such consent. The purchaser now desires to construct a swimming pool on a portion of the property. Planning Commission sees no objection to the division and recommends approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. The applicant shall take the necessary procedure to annex the property so that his lot on Encino Avenue and the divided portion are both in either the City of Arcadia or in the City of Monrovia. A general discussion ensued. The City Engineer described the property. It was the consensus of the Council that the amount of property involved was roughly 25' x 74'; that applicant's association was closer with the City of Monrovia than the City of Arcadia and that the logical solution would be to permit the lot split provided the parcel de-annexed is placed in the same jurisdiction as the parcel with which it is proposed to be used. Councilman Reibold moved that Lot Split No. 206 for Rexford Williams be approved in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation dated May 15, 1958 (outlined above in detail). Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Mayor Phillips then inquired of the applicant, who was present, if he was in agreement with the Planning Commission recommen- dation, to which he answered that he was; that as he had stated, he was agreeable that his property be either in Arcadia or Monrovia but that he did want it all in one jurisdiction. He added that the reason he had requested that the 25' be de-annexed from Arcadia and annexed by Monrovia is because the bulk of his property is in Monrovia; that his children attend the Monrovia schools, etc. 1 !he above motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser, was then passed unanimously; Mayor Phillips adding that this in effect accepts the recommendation of the Planning Commission subject to its conditions. Planning Commission recommendation for APPROVAL, subject to following specified conditions, of Tract No. 23145 - property located in the Santa Anita Highlands, Canyon Road, consisting of 57 lots: 1. The City shall deed to the subdivider the small parcel of the reservoir site included in the tract. 2. The subdivider shall deed to the City the parcel between the reservoir site and the access easement. 4. 5-20-58 1 1 (Tract No. 23145 Continued) :}/L/'I ZONE :J3)~ CHANGE (Public Hearing Scheduled) , ,-"!~ 4,;::::;"\1 .1 . '''v~ I . ,...,,-,"'.1:. 3. Lot 5 shall be deeded to the City. 4. The subdivider shall dedicate to the City the debris basin adjacent to Lots 45 and 46 with an easement for access over a 15 foot paved roadway, which will also serve as a driveway to lots 45 and 46. 5. The subdivider shall install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance or post a satisfactory surety bond to guarantee such installation. 6. The subdivider shall pay all required fees and deposits, including street lights, street trees, street name signs and recreation fees. 7. The City shall dedicate lot 50, Tract No. 23144, at the end of Canyon Road, for street purposes. The City Clerk read a communication from Mr. Edward D. Neuhoff, Attorney and Director of the Camden Wilshire Company, the sub- divider of said tract, which stated in substance that due to heavy rains during the winter season, the improvement work on Tract No. 23145 was not completed as soon as anticipated and the preparation of the final map was delayed. That without an extension a final map cannot be recorded within one year from the date of the approval of the revised tentative map (May 21, 1957) and that application is hereby made that the City Council grant an extension to the Camden Wilshire Company, the subdivider, of one calendar month so that the final map can be recorded within thirteen months after the approval thereof; that the subdivider will have the final map executed by the Mayor and City Clerk after the approval by the City Council and thereafter the final map will be recorded. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council grant the request of the Camden Wilshire Company to extend the tentative map for one month, and approve the final map of Tract No. 23145 subject to the recommended conditions specified by the Planning Commission. Councilman Camphouse commented that the conditions did not include the matter of water. He was advised by the City Attorney that the City has an agreement with the subdivider covering the subject of water. The applicant, Mr. Edward D. Neuhoff, being present, addressed the Council, stating in part that their bond covers the water matter; that the water system is approximately 85% complete and the bond covers the balance of those items included in the tract. That he had no objection to the matter of water being added as an 8th provision. Whereupon Councilman Jacobi moved that the following condition No.8 be added to the above specified conditions: 8. That the provisions of the agreement between the Camden Wilshire Company and the City of Arcadia, for the provision and construction of water storage and distribution facilities, be likewise complied with and covered by the bond. " Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 284, recommending reclas- sification of a small triangular parcel on the east side of Second Avenue near Live Oak Avenue from zone C-l to Zone R-3. Such procedure ,requiring a public hearing Councilman Balser moved that the date for public hearing on the matter be set for June 4, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk give the required notice thereof. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 5. 5-20-58 4255 ZONE VARIANCE (Masonic Temple) l~rl PARKING (Firs t Ave.) lIiDEXED S:~ :(jo,,,,L Planning Commission Resolution No. 285, recommending denial without prejudice of zone variance request of the Arcadia Masonic Temple to permit automobile'parking on the rear portion of property at 140 East Duarte Road. Inasmuch as time for appeal has not elapsed, Mayor Phillips ordered the matter placed,on the agenda for the next regular council meeting, June 4, 1958. The City Engineer advised the City Council that the Downtown Arcadia Business Association has requested the immediate removal of diagonal parking on First Avenue between Huntington and Wheeler Avenue; and also removal of the same between Huntington and Alta within a short period of time, which he ascertained to be approximately 90 days; that such action by the local business- men is commendable and a move in the proper direction to eliminate a recognized traffic hazard; and that such action will further provide a smoother flow of traffic, removing much congestion. 1 He continued that the Engineering Division has reviewed the field conditions existant and recommends that the second block north of Huntington 0Nheeler to Santa Clara) should be changed to parallel parking at the same time. That changing both of these blocks now will eliminate all bottle-necks in the business area north of Huntington; also the strip of land northerly of Colorado Avenue on First Avenue should be changed at the same time. That the type of parking recommended is the twin-space method of every two cars parking bumper to bumper with a dead space ahead of the car and a dead space in back, about 12 feet in addition to the length of the car. That to accomplish the requested results it will become necessary to amend and/or repeal section 79 of Ordinance No. 728 which designates First Avenue between California and Santa Clara Streets as angle parking. Councilman Camphouse stated that he was impressed with the safety features of this particular type of parking and moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and author- ize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments and changes in Ordinance No. 728. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. LOT SPLITSr.:7No. 160 - TOM MARIN and W. A. RENIFF, 135 East Las Flores Ave. (Final) lJ"7 No. 190 - EDWARD J. EDWARDS, 1046 Fairview Avenue. Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split No. 160, Tom Marin and W. A. Reniff, 135 East Las Flores Ave., and Lot Split No. 190 - Edward J. Edwards, 1046 Fairview Avenue, be given final approval as all conditions imposed have been met. TRACT No. 23948 fl<!S Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits No's 160 and 190 be given final approval. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. 1 Recommendation of the City Engineer that approval be given final map of Tract No. 23948, located on Lorena Street, north of Colorado Boulevard, as all conditions imposed have been met. Motion made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that final map approval be given Tract No. 23948, 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. 6. 5-20-58 1 1 '4258 CALL FOR BIDS The Director of ~ublic Works submitted plans and specifications (Improvement for the construction of curb and gutters along the south side of of Colorado St.) Colorado Street from Michillinda Avenue to Princeton Road, recommending that authorization be given to advertise for bids 137J- for such improvement; that this project would be financed from funds appropriated in the Capital Outlay Budget; estimated cost would be ~14,600 including contingencies and inspections. CALL FOR BIDS (Cas t Iron Pipe) /373 WILDERNESS AREA (Development) 11)7 Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works and that the plans and specificat~ons submitted for the construction of curb and gutters along the south side of Colorado Street from Michillinda Avenue to Princeton Road be approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be received June 2, 1~58 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., the results of sa~d b~ds to be presented to Council on June 4, 1~58. Said mot~on seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe in conformance to specifications; the expenditure for such purpose being provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3, Main Replacement. The City Manager added that the bids were not to exceed $19,000.00. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe, expenditure for same having been provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3, Main Replacement, and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for said cast iron pipe; said bids to be opened June 2, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. and acted upon by the Council June 4, 1958. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. In accordance with instructions given the City Manager by the City Council at its meeting on May 6, 1958, to prepare a report as to the respective account funds to be transferred regarding the further development of the Wilderness Area in accordance with the bids received on May 2, 195B, the City Manager submitted that it will be necessary to provide the following amounts of money: Base Contract Alternate I'AII Alternate "c" Alternate liD" $20,292.00 1,060.00 2,150.00 2,530.00 $26,032.00 Architect's Fees Base Contract & Alternates Architect's Fees - Site Clearance Water Main Installation (Estimate) 2,135.00 307.00 5,000.00 $33,474.00 lle continued that on January 21, 1958 the Council reserved $14,225.00 in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund and $7,750. Unappropriated Surplus in the General Fund for further development of the Wilderness Area; that on April 30, 1958, the sum of $6,167.00 remained unexpended and unencumbered from an original appropriation of $14,000.00 established by the Council on May 21, 1957; that since the establishment of the reserves referred to on January 21, 1958 the sum of $450.00 has accrued to the Unappropri- ated Surplus in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund; that there is currently available a total of $28,592.00 in the form of unexpended existing appropriations, amounts previously reserved by the City Council and Unappropriated Surplus in the Park and 7. 5-20-58 425';' CALL FOR BIDS Recreation Facilities Fund which has accrued since the reserves (Improvement were established.' That it will be necessary to provide an additional of Colorado St.)wnount of $4,882.00. (Continued) Recommendation of the City Manager that the total wnount of $33,474.00 be appropriated for the further development of the Wilderness Area in accordance with the scheduled bid and accepted alternates, including the estimated cost of water development from the following sources: 707 $14,225.00 reserved on January 21, 1958 in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund. $ 7,750.00 - reserved in the General Fund January 21, 1958 $ 450.00 from existing Unappropriated Surplus in Park and Recreation Facilities Fund. $ 4,882.00 from existing Unappropriated Surplus in the General fund. $ 6,167.00 from the Unexpended Appropriation in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund. EL RANCHO SANTA ANITA BUS. ASSN. (County Fair Days) lNDEXED 1'1 : f.JU CALL FOR BIDS (Legal Advertising) '71 PI BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL ~I::I 1 Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approv~ the recommen- dation of the City Manager and that the sum of $14,225.00 be transferred from the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund; the sum of $7,750.00 be transferred from the General Fund; the sum of $450.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus in Park and Recreation Facilities Fund; the sum of $4,882.00 be trans- ferred from the existing Unappropriated Surplus in the General Fund; the sum of $6,167.00 be transferred from the Unexpended appropriation in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund, to the Capital Account of the Wilderness Development. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Recommendation of the City Manager that permission be granted the El Rancho Santa Anita Business Association to conduct their "County Fair Days" 10th Anniversary celebration during the month of June, 1958. Motion made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant permission to the El Rancho Santa Anita Business Association to conduct their "County Fair Days" 10th Anniversary celebration during the month of June, 1958. Recommendation of the City Clerk that she be authorized to advertise for bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matters required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation during the ensuing fiscal year, same being in compliance with the requirements of the City Charter, Section 417. 1 Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Clerk and that she be authorized to advertise for bids for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation during the ensuing fiscal year, said bids to be opened June 16, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. and acted upon by the Council on June 17, 1958. Application of American Security Service, Inc., 2174 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California for renewal of business license for the business of patrolling businesses and residences. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that the Council approve the application of American Security Service, Inc. for renewal of their business license for the business of patrolling businesses and residences, and that the provisions of section 18 of Ordinance 737 applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived. 8. 5- 20- 58 1 1 4258 " REFUNDS~, Request of the City Clerk for authorization to refund the unused 1'~ portion of the investigation fees deposited with the City by'each ( ~3 person making application to conduct various businesses: Mr. John I Bentley, 150 West LeRoy Avenue, Arcadia - expended the amount of ~3~1 $6.88 and Mr. E. M. Hards, 1925 Earlington Avenue, Duarte, the amount of $5.00, said investigation fees being $25.00 each. / \, - I Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the City Clerk be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the proper unused portions of investigation fees in con- nection with their applications. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION fsLf J-cJ., "J U ' liSP jJc"f Mrs. D. C. Wheeler, Jr., 228 E. Sycamore Avenue, addressed the Council relative to a lot split which she had previously requested. Mrs. Wheeler presented a letter to the City Clerk, who read same. Letter stated in substance that this lot split had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and that they CMr. and Mrs. Wheeler) had been notified that the request had been granted; that upon that 'assumption they had proceeded to have plans drawn for the improvement of the property and had incurred other expense relative thereto, but that a permit to build had been denied them because of an error on the part of the City. The letter further asked Council to reconsider and grant them the requested lot split. Mrs. Wheeler then verbally asked Council for such reconsideration. A general discussion ensued and Councilman Reibold moved that this matter be referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Ray C. Rand, owner of Rand's Roundup, a restaurant located on Huntington Drive, between Baldwin and Old Ranch Road, addressed the Council, stating in substance that he had not been aware that the beautification and signalization of Huntington Drive would result in the elimination of the crossover at Huntington and Old Ranch Road; that such elimination would result in loss of patronage to his restaurant due to the necessity of making a "u" turn at Baldwin and Huntington of anyone driving east on Huntington. He mentioned the fact that two previous owners of this restaurant had lost heavily in its operation and that he too had experienced heavy losses until recently. He requested that the crossover not be eliminated. Mrs. Elizabeth Thornton, 881 West Huntington, addressed the Council, stating in substance that an average of 1010 automobiles used the Old Ranch Road crossover daily and that it would be a great inconvenience to the residents in that area if this crossover was eliminated. The following residents and businessmen in the area adjacent to the Old Ranch Road crossover addressed the Council, all voicing in substance their opposition to the closing of said crossover for the following reasons: The inconvenience of driving east on Huntington and making a left tlurn or "U" turn at Baldwin in order' to drive west on Huntington; that during the racing season this might not be permitted; the increase of traffic on residential streets in that area thus endangering children at play on said streets; the loss of business and the fact that the residents in that area had not been aware that the crossover elimination was contemplated: 9. 5-20-58 4ry ~'9' . ,...u.. IIsf FERRON (Curb and Mailbox Painting) r 3::;7 Jack H. Morris, 865 Huntington Drive Charles O. Fink, 895 West Huntington Drive R. A. Messenger, dba Bob's Chevron service, '801 W. Huntington Dr. James Harrington, 819 W. Huntington Drive (who inquired of the City Attorney as to whether such procedure entailed a hearing, to which the City Attorney replied that it did not) Ernest H. Knew, 401 N. LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles - owner of store buildings in the area ' Ervin H. Go1isch, 835 Coronado Drive Dominick A. DeSa1via, 317 Magellan Road Charles Taylor, 700 Old Ranch Road Dr. Elmer DeGero, 324 W. Longden Ave. (business address: 716 Huntington Blvd.) Chester W. Gish, 706 Old Ranch Road Charles J. Tinucci, 808 Southview Road. 1 A general discussion ensued. Councilman Balser felt that the businessmen in the area would be injured by the closing of the crossover and suggested that the Council reconsider; Mayor Phillips and Councilman Camphouse expressed their sympathy for the inconvenience this might cause the residents and the loss of business to the businessmen but expressed the opinion that this closing would not be as inconvenient or damaging to business as contemplated or expressed. Councilman Reibo1d expressed concern over the traffic hazard incurred if the crossover was not eliminated because of its proximity to the proposed signalization at Baldwin Ave. Councilman Reibo1d also suggested that after a six months trial if the contemplated hardships were realized that perhaps the crossover could be replaced at a nominal cost. Mr. Rand again addressed the council, inquiring if it contemplated taking any immediate action to keep the crossover intact and when he was advised that no such action would be taken, he advised that he would then be forced to resort to due process of law to enjoin the City from closing the crossover. Mr. purcell, residing at 815 Southview, inquired of the Council if it was contemplated that Hungate Lane at Huntington Drive would be closed, and when he was advised that this would not be done, he informed the Council that there was a large tree at the corner of Hungate Lane and Huntington Drive that was a traffic hazard. Mayor Phillips requested the City Engineer to investigate. Mr. Walter A. Schraeder inquired of the Council as to the reason why Fourth Avenue, south of Camino Real, could not be opened up at this time and he was advised by the City Engineer that this would be accomplished in the very near future. Mr. Jack A. Ferron, 2103-A Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, addressed the Council, reminding them that at the Council meeting of May 6, 1958 he had requested permission to solicit door to door for the purpose of painting house numbers on curbs and had been advised by the Council that they would look favorably on his request if he could arrange to do this work in conjunction with some youth group. 1 He continued that he had contacted Mr. F. E. Ostergard, President of the Boys Christian League, who had agreed with him and his partner, Richard A. McGinnis, on this matter; that the boys would do the soliciting and that he and his partner would do the paint- ing; that it was necessary to recieve the permission of the Council that night in order to have the assistance of the Boys Christian League. Mrs. Clarence Merrill, Chairman of Ways and Means of the Boys Christian League then addressed the Council, informing them that because of commitments on June 21st it was essential that the Boys Christian League start immediately on this project in order that the work be finished prior to said date. 10. 5-20-58 1 1 ~i ( (q31, 4260 Councilman Camphouse stated that he was pleased that the applicant had followed his suggestion of having a youth group work with him in this connection and that he moved that the application of Jack A. Ferron, appearing on the pending agenda, be removed therefrom, and that Council grant Mr. Ferron and his partner, Richard A. McGinnis, permission to paint street numbers on the curbs with the solicitation for said work to be done by members of the Boys Christian League. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Ferron then requested permission to include the painting of the house numbers on the mail boxes also. There being no objection, Councilman Camphouse amended his motion to include the painting of mail boxes; said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. MATTER FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS (Carozza Sailta Anita Wash) ;vsf (Anderson Girl Scouts) (Carozza Central Fire Station) 7;' Oo-J (Methodist Hospital) 7'- 'I ~/ ..... (Cus todia1 Service Termination) l;.f.r- The City Engineer informed Council that the Los Angeles County Flood control District had ordered the firm of Tiechart & Sons, contractors for the flood control work on the Santa Anita Wash, to cease further clearing work; that at this time the dirt and debris has accumulated in the yards of residents adjacent to said work; that unless the anticipated new funds are appropriated by Congress, the work will stop on the last day of June. That it is his hope that Congress will make the necessary appropriation as much pressure is being brought to bear in the form of telegrams and communications from various groups; that much concern is felt as to possible consequence when the rainy season returns. The City Manager read an invitation to all members of the City Council from the Arcadia Council of Girl Scouts to attend the ground breaking ceremony for the new Girl Scout headquarters on Saturday, May 24, 1958 at 1:00 P.M. at 590 South Third Avenue. Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the request of the contractor, H. M. Keller Company, Inc., to substitute three sub-contractors for those mentioned in his bid to the City on the Central Fire Station, be accepted as such substitutions are to the advantage of the City and will not involve any additional cost to the City. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to advise H. M. Keller Company, Inc. to make such substitutions as are contained in their letter addressed to Neptune & Thomas, architects, of May 1, 1958; that such substitutions shall be made at no additional cost to the City and at no liability whatsoever to the City. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Manager that the requested approval of planting as shown on map submitted by Mr. Walter Hoef1in, Administrator of the Methodist Hospital, be placed on the agenda for the next regular council meeting of June 4, 1958 in order that the Council might have an opportunity to study said map. Mayor Phillips instructed the City Clerk so to do. Recommendation of the City Manager that Mutual Agreement to Cancel Contract between the City of Arcadia and Hayward Mitchell, doing business as Mitchell Home and Office Service, be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk; that said contract has been signed by said Mitchell Home and Office Service. Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Mutual Agreement to Cancel Contract between the Mitchel Home and Office Service and the City of Arcadia dated May 20, 195H. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. 11. 5-20-58 <iZG1. (Central Fire Station - Equipment) .; ,,<,~ r"" ,. . ,., (City; s Comprehens ive Liabili.ty Insurance) INDEXED f,' J,...) (C i ty At torney) RESOLUTION No. 3018 INDEXED " The City Manager stated that on May 6, 1958 he had submitted to the Council the budget for the equipment for the Central Fire Station in the amount of ~25,349:00 to be appropriated from available unappropriated surplus; that at that time Council had recommended that the matter be heard before the Budget Committee; that he presented this matter again at this time requesting that Council take action to appropriate $25,349.00 from available unappropriated surplus from the general fund to the capital projects Central Fire Station equipment Account. Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and that the Council transfer the sum of ~25,349.00 to the Capital Outlay Fund from the Unappropriated Surplus. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The C1ty Manager informed the Council that in accordance with its instructions of April 15, 1958, the staff prepared specifications for the City'S Comprehensive Liability Insurance; that the present policy exptres June 4, 195~; and that quotations were received May 15, 195~ as follows: ARent Harold M. Moore, Arcadia Dick Friend, Pasadena M111er Khurts & Cox, L.A. Krutzsch & Walker, Arcad1a Hunt1ngton Assoc1ates, Arcad1a Cass & Johans1ng Premium :;;12,500.00 13,3~6.99 1b,UO.00 3~,~94.b4 Company Cont1nenta1 Casualty Truck Insurance Co. Globe Indemn1ty . Firemens' Fund The C1ty Manager cont1nued, that a total of 34 different agents and brokers were 1nv1ted to quote, Wh1Ch included all listed agents w1th1n the City of Arcadia; that specif1cations called for $1,000,000 coverage in each category, in addition to fire and theft on the city's fleet; that the company rating requested was a "General Policy Holder's Rating of 'A' or better" and a financial rating of 'AAAA' using Best's Insurance Guide as the authority; that the staff has reviewed the quotation submitted by Harold M. Moore, Arcadia, on behalf of the Continental Casualty Company; that this company has an 'A', 'AAAA' rating and is a stock company. Recommendation of the City Manager that the City's General Liability Insurance be placed with the Continental Casualty Company through Harold M. Moore, agent, in accordance with the specifications and quotation submitted under date of May 14, 1958, in the amount of $1,000,000 coverage in each category for an annual premium of $12,500.00. Councilman Balser moved that the City Council accept the 1 recommendation of the City Manager and award the City's contract for General Liability Insurance to be placed with the Continental Casualty Company through'Haro1d M. Moore, agent, in accordance with the specifications and quotations submitted by said insurance company under date of May 14, 1958, in the amount of $1,000,000 coverage in each category for an annual premium of $12,500.00. Said motion seconded by Coupci1man Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, 'discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3018, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3015." 12. 5- 20- 58 1 1 RESOLUTION No. 3019 lNDEXEIF 1'2).j' RESOLUTION No. 3020 INDEXLD :f./lS (Southwest Annexation) 7/1.::3 42&2 Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3018 be waived. Said motion seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3018 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3019, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING REFERENDUM AMONG ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY RELATIVE TO OASDI CONVERSION, SPECIFYING CLASSES OF POSITIONS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM SUCH CON- VERSION, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE STATE OF COSTS INVOLVED, AND DIRECTING EXECTUION OF CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS." Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3019 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3019 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3020, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS LEE AVENUE." Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3020 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3020 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney informed the Council that there has been filed annexation proceedings involving land strips on the west side of Baldwin Avenue, south of Duarte Road, which is substantially the same property as was requested previously, but eliminates some of the property along the extreme west of the border, which property does not have access to the City. He suggested that at this time the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for a report under the provisions of the Government Code. 13. 5-20-58 41:263 (Amendment of Minutes) (Anderson - Animal Control) ORDINANCE No. 1016 INDEXED f Jill Motion was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously, that the matter of the proposed Southwest Annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for a report under the provisions of the Government Code. Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that the Council Minutes of April 29, 1958 as submitted in writing and previously approved, be amended to correct a clerical error by substituting the name "Haidinger- Hayes, Inc." for Pacific National Fire Insurance, appearing on line 1 of the first item thereon. Recommendation of the City Manager that the City contract with Los Angeles County for the control of stray animals, the issuance of dog licenses, inoculation clinics; that this, in addition to the health service the City is presently receiving from the County authorities, would provide much greater control and coverage. 1 The City Attorney stated that an ordinance had been prepared, and if it be acceptable to the Council, that same could be introduced at this meeting, studied by Council, and should an adjourned meeting be called before June 1st, same could be adopted, thereby eliminating the necessity of putting an emergency clause on it before going into effect prior to July 1, 1958. Whereupon the Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Ordinance No. 1016, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS AND FOR THE REGULATION AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO'S 600, 662, 934 AND 957." He continued, that basically this ordinance repeals the City's two present ordinances on dog licensing and vaccination and combines them into one ordinance, paralleling it with the County ordinance; that the ordinance provides for a Poundmaster; that the City may enter into a contract with any other governmental agency or humane society to enforce the provisions of the ordinance; that the basic change was brought about by the last Legislature in which the age limits on vaccination and licensing were changed from six months for licensing and four months for vaccination to both licensing and vaccination at four months of age; that the fees of $2.00 for male dogs and $4.00 for female dogs will now be $3.00 for both; that it further provides for the impounding, control and regulation of all wild or stray animals, sets up the fees the Poundmaster may charge for impounding and return of the dog to its owner; sets up provisions whereby they may sell the animals and penalty provisions for violation of said ordinance. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1016 be waived: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1016 be introduced: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. 5-20-58 1 1 (Balser) (Old Ranch Road Crossover) NS f (Reibold - Salary Increases) R.3o.J.{ lNDEXED /IS f 4264 Councilman Balser referred to the Old Ranch Road crossover removal at Huntington Drive which was brought up earlier in the meeting by residents and businessmen in that area; commenti~g that in his opinion such removal would create a hardship; that he wondered what had motivated the closing, safety or beautification, etc. Councilman Reibold asked the City Engineer what the cost would be if the construction continued and after six months of trial operation it appeared in the best interests of all concerned to reopen Old Ranch Road. The City Engineer stated in part that in cost alone it would be approximately $2000.00, providing the beautification had not been completed; Councilman Reibold felt that the street would not be safe once signalization was in operation; that the crossover was within 200 feet of a major thoroughfare; that a driver going through the signal at Baldwin Avenue being corifronted with a car pulling across in front of him within 200 feet would create an accident situation; that with safety for the majority being the primary concern, those seeking streets without stop signs to reach the crossover could and should traverse the roads in that area which were designed for through traffic; that he would rather proceed as planned and watch results. Councilman Camphouse expressed sympathy for the businessmen in the area; however, he recalled an instance where similar situation occurred and in time the businessman experienced accelerated business because controlled traffic permitted customers better access to his building; that the businessman owning the service station would undoubtedly suffer business limitation; that the hazard of going against a signal is far greater than from a stop sign; that this and the previous council were most aware of the safety factor; that it may have been reasons other than the traffic flow pattern which caused the former business failings at Rand's Restaurant. The City Engineer brought out the fact that Golden West and Hugo Reid Avenues are both controlled streets, traffic-wise, having been designed for the purpose; that if residents in that area would use those streets as planned accidents would not occur; that there is field work going on currently acquainting persons with what is happening at this Baldwin Avenue intersection; that he felt the result would be a safer flow of traffic. Discussion continued on the expected heavier traffic in the future due to the building activity to the east of Baldwin Ave.; that eventually there will be two left turn lanes on Huntington Drive going east for anyone wishing to return west on Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue; that with the building of the new fire station at Baldwin Avenue a system of synchronization is being installed whereby when a rig leaves the station a button will be pressed providing for a period of time for the clearing of all traffic in the intersection; all lights will be red after an emptying-out period; that during the racing season an officer will be stationed at an instrument panel to be located in the parkway between the service station, on the northwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive, and Rand's Restaurant, controlling traffic all the way to but not including Rosemead Boulevard, that a complete synchronization operation will be established. Mayor Phillips felt that the risk of an expenditure of approximately $2000.00 would not be too great if it developed that such signalization would not work better; that if the Council members were in accord he would move that they proceed with other matters. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution that: Effective June 1, 1958 the salary of the City Manager be increased from $1,138.00 to $1,225.00 per month; the salary of the Director of Public Works be increased from $971.00 to $1050.00 per month; the salary of the City Attorney be increased from $788.00 to $850.00 per month. 15. 5-20-58 42G5 (Resignation Glenn A. Davis) 'INDEXEli (Phillips) IV ':;,(J ",'j1' ADJOURNMENT Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager announced that Mr. Glenn A. Davis has submitted in writing his resignation as a member of the Recreation Commission effective as of May 16, 1958. Mayor Phillips moved that the Council accept the resignation of Mr. Glenn A. Davis as a member of the Recreation Commission and instruct the City Manager to carry the best wishes of the Council and its appreciation to Mr. Davis for his many years of service to the City. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion. Mayor Phillips commented that he had received a communication from American Institute of Architects regarding billboards, and requested the City Attorney to advise the Council as to whether any action was necessary on the matter on the part of the Council. Mayor Phillips also mentioned a communication on tree trimming from the Director of Public Works and suggested that it be given serious thought at the next meeting regarding tree trimming, tree removal and damage caused by the twister experienced in the northeast part of Arcadia. Mayor Phillips moved that May 26, 1958 at 7:00 P.M. motion and it was carried the meeting adjourn to Monday, Councilman Camphouse seconded the ~IJ~. ATTEST: ~ :Ufi?>?z~ City Clerk 16. 5- 20- 58 1 1