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PENDING
AGENDA
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No. 1014
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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
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RESOLUTION
No. 3007
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No. 1015
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RESOLUTION
No. 3016
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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:
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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:
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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
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RESOLUTION
No. 3017
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FLOOD CONTROL
BETTERMENT
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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.
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No. 23145
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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.
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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.
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!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.
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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.
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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.
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ZONE
VARIANCE
(Masonic
Temple)
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PARKING
(Firs t Ave.)
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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.
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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.
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No. 23948
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pipe)
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AREA
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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Mailbox
Painting)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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(Anderson
Girl Scouts)
(Carozza
Central Fire
Station)
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Hospital)
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Service
Termination)
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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.
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Station -
Equipment)
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(C i ty At torney)
RESOLUTION
No. 3018
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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:
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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."
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No. 3020
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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.
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of Minutes)
(Anderson -
Animal
Control)
ORDINANCE
No. 1016
INDEXED
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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.
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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:
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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
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Crossover)
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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.
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Glenn A.
Davis)
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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
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