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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 4,1958 1 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL ZONE VARIANCE {Margolin} 1- -;J, .', 'J 4.27:1 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 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., June 4, 1958. The invocation was offered by Councilman Reibold. Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips Councilman Camphouse Mayor Phillips called for "Matters Pending": Planning Commission Resolution No. 279 recommended approval of the request of Vivian J. Margolin for zone variance to permit property located at the northwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Las Tunas Drive to be used for C-3 and PR-I purposes. This matter appeared on agenda for May 6, 1958, at which time persons spoke in protest and Council took same under advisement. The Director of Public Works advised that the applicant, Vivian J. Margolin, had submitted another plan and proceeded to elaborate upon two exhibited diagrams, one for the ground level and one for the second story shops and parking. Discussion was held at length on the location of the ramp, which the new diagrams revealed would be within the building. With reference to the 10 feet bordering on the property of Mr. A. J. Clark, 109 Sandra Avenue, Mr. Margolin stated he would be willing to deed same to Mr. Clark, who stated he would accept the responsibilities of the taxes and maintenance thereof. Study was then given the possibility of a 6 foot wall being constructed all the way around the Arcadia Congregational Church property. Mr. Margolin stated he would be willing, upon the grant- ing by Council of his permit, to begin the construction of said wall concurrently with the development of the first unit of the shopping area. Councilman Reibold moved that the zone variance as requested by Vivian J. Margolin be granted, in compliance with plot plan and sketches submitted as of May 29, 1958, and subject to conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 279 with the final plans to be approved also by the Planning Commission; that the ramp be sound-proofed; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropr1ate resolution and submit same to Council pr10r to the next regular meet1ng. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camp house 1. 6-4-58 41:272 LOT SPLIT No. 39 (Tentative Approval) ""f'~'\ MINUTES HEARING (Zone Change) "1)7.f ORDINANCE No. 1018 j-rv7 ,.:z.o LOT SPLIT No. 39 - MRS. D. C. WHEELER, "JR., :all Sycamore Avenue. Recons~deration of said lot split had been requested by applicant at the Counc~l meet~ng of May 20, 19511 and the matter had been taKen under adv~sement at that t~me. Counc~lman Balser stated that although he ~s opposed ~n pr~nc~paI to pr~vate streets entering an ~nd~v~dual property, that due to the c~rcumstances ~n th~s case, he moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and "that Lot Split No. 39 be given tentative approval, subject to the following specified conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for both new parcels; 1 3. That a recreation fee of $50.00 be paid (Previously paid); 4. That curb and gutter be installed along Sycamore Avenue for the full sidth of lots 10 and 11; 5. That two separate 15 foot driveways be provided for access to the rear of the lots. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1958 and the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 26, 1958 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman ReiboId seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 284, recommending reclassification of small triangular parcel on the east side of Second Avenue near Live Oak Avenue, from Zone C-l to Zone R-3. The City Engineer explained that the above recommendation resulted. from a lot split that had been granted in this area which left a separate small triangular parcel of land zoned C-I; that one of the conditions of the lot split was that the PI3nning Commission would take action to reclassify said portion of ,the property from C-l to R-3, making it consistent with the lot next door north, owned by the same owner. Mayor Phillips inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to said reclassification. No one desiring to be heard, Councilman ReiboId moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman ReiboId then moved that the Council approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 284 recommending reclassification of property described in its resolution No. 284 from Zone C-l to Zone R-3. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimous Iy . 1 Whereupon the City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the first time Ordinance No. 1018, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SECOND AVENUE NEAR LIVE OAK AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM C-l TO ZONE R-3." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1018 be waived, which motion was seconded by Council- man Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 2. 6-4-58 1 I HEARING (Commercial Rubbish Pickup) ! ,), I':' I ' ORDINANCE No. 1015 1"1 , . ORDINANCE No. 1017 trNDEXED .},,273 Councilman ReiboId further moved that Ordinance No. 1018 be introduced. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, ReiboId, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the application of the Los Angeles County Disposal Company, 4026 N. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, for a permit to pick up commercial rubbish. The City Clerk stated that investigation revealed that the applicant desired to pick up commercial rubbish between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mondays through Saturdays each week. Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the said application. Mr. John Macardican, 901 Volante Drive, addressed the Council, stating that he was the Secretary of the applicant company; that he had nothing to add to the application submitted other than that he would like to do business in Arcadia; that they had no accounts as yet in this City but were operating at the present time in San Marino, Rosemead, Temple City and EI Monte. To Councilman Reibold's query as to whether this is a new company he replied that it had been in operation for two months. Councilman Reibold suggested that it might be advantageous to all concerned to check into the matter of rubbish pickup to ascertain how many were in operation in this city for the reason that if there were too many that none would make a living. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be continued until a report is received from the staff as to the number of rubbish pick-up services licensed to do business in Arcadia and the hours and days of said pick-up, and that said report be submitted to the Council at the next Council meeting June 17, 1958. Councilman ReiboId seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips then requested the City Manager to report back to the Council on said matter. The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time the title of Ordinance No. 1015, entitled: "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 SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED IN ZONE C-M AND ZONE D UPON COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED CONDITIONS." Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1015 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, R.eibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1015 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, R.eibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camp house The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time the title of Ordinance No. 1017, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING SECTION 79 OF ORDINANCE NO. 728." 3. 6-4-58 41274 (ordinance No. 1017 Continued) lNDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3011 LOT SPLITS ., -. , 0 1 ,'.J f ~ hi TRACT No. 20952 (Tentative) 1.,.~t/ He added that said ordinance provides for the removal of diagonal parking on portions of First Avenue. Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1017 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, ReiboId, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman ReiboId further moved that Ordinance No. 1017 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney announced that the next item shown on the agenda is Resolution No. 3011, which would establish the restrictions on the property with respect to which the Council had made the determination that it should be zoned M-I on certain conditions, and that he recommended that the adoption of Resolution No. 3011 be held up until Ordinance No. 1015 actually reclassifies certain real property on the west side of North Fifth Avenue and establishes same in Zone C-M and Zone D; that Council had only determined that evening that it should be reclassified; that these restrictions are meaningless until the property actually goes into the D-Zone. He recommended that the City Clerk make a notation in the index records so that the restrictions are imposed at the time the property is placed in the D Zone. Lot Split No. 207 - EDGAR E. BAXTER, 521 West Norman Avenue Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the following specified conditions: 1: File a final map with the City Engineer 2. Install a sewer lateral for parcel I 3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee 4.- Remove the existing house overlapping the new lot line Lot Split No. 208 - ALVINA C. WOHLERS, 1011 Mayflower Avenue Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the following specified condition: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission and that Lot Splits No's 207 and 208 be given tentative approval subject to the above specified conditions. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 1 Located on Magna Vista Avenue east of Lyndon Way, containing 11 lots. Planning Commission recommendation for approval, subject to following specified conditions: 1. Adjust the rear line of lots 10 and II to eliminate the jog in the rear line of lot 9. 2. Provide the necessary easement for the sewer and street drainage into LeRoy Avenue. 3. The City should abandon the present drainage easement and the subdivider remove the structures. 4. The subdivider shall install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 5. The subdivider shall pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance. 6. The subdivider shall deposit a proportional share of the estimated cost of opening a future street into LeRoy Avenue. 4. 6-4-58 1 1 (Tract No. 20952 Continued) TRACT No. 21341 (Tentative) I ~ TRACT No. 21618 f .j', ,C ,',,<l',.Q75 I ., ...;..".... 7. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 8. The Subdivider shall grant in fee to the City a I foot strip at the east end of the street. 9. The City shall dedicate for street purposes lot 12 of Tract No. 19656 at the present end of Magna Vista Avenue. Located on Winnie Way west of Santa Anita Avenue, consisting of 14 lots. Planning Commission recommendation for approval, subject to following specified conditions: ~ , " I. Remove all buildings within the tract. Move the garage on the parcel at 48 West Camino Real, north of lot 2. Remove the garage at 64 West Camino Real, north of lot 13. Remove the breezeway between the two houses at 80 West Camino Real, north of lot 9. Remove the garage from the property at 85 West Norman Avenue, south of lot 8. 2. Deed the property north of the street, opposite lot I, to the owner of the adjacent property. 3. Dedicate in fee to the City a I foot strip along the west side of "A" Street from Norman Avenue to the north line of Winnie Way. 4. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 5. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance. 6. Provide all necessary rear line easements for utilities. 7. The City shall accept for street purposes the portion of lots 6 and 15, Tract No. 16741, shown as future street, at the present end of Winnie Way. Locateq on Greenfield Avenue north of Pamela Road, containing IS lots. Planning Commission recommendation for approval, subject to following specified conditions: I. The City should start condemnation action to acquire the east 30 feet of the parcel at 1416 South First Avenue for street purposes. The cost of the proceedings to be borne by the subdivider. 2. Dedicate 1 foot in fee to the City at the north end of the street. 3. Make lot 1 112 feet deep. 4. Make lot 7 75 feet wide. 5. Make lot 13 107 feet deep and move the garage on the remaining portion. 6. Provide all necessary easements for utilities. 7. Install all improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 8. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance. 9. City to dedicate lot II, Tract No. 18618 for street purposes. 10. City to dedicate a small portion of the reservoir site for street purposes. Referring to Tract No. 21618 Mayor Phillips inquired if ~ondemnation proceedings in this matter were covered by the 1903 or 1911 Act. The City Attorney replied that there is a method of acquiring under the 1903 Act and the effect of that is to spread the cost upon all properties benefited, including the property of the person owning the piece to be condemned. That the Act specifically provides that you may require the subdivider, to agree to enter into the 1911 Act proceedings; that he would suggest that one of the conditions be the acquisition of the 5. 6-4-58 41:276 TRACT No. 19823 (Final) 1"-'9 RESOLUTION No. 3023 ) INDEXED 7. 7 7 property without cost to the city by any appropriate proceedings. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission and approve the tentative maps of Tracts No's 20952, 21341 and 21618, subject to the conditions specified by the Planning Commission, and in addition, to specify on Tract No. 21618 that the property needed for the street be acquired and improved for street purposes by any appropriate proceedings without oost to the City. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Engineer that approval be given final map of Tract No. 19823 located on Third Avenue south of Duarte Road, containing 13 lots, subject to the following conditions: 1 I. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 2. Provide all necessary rear line easements for utilities. 3. The City shall accept for street purposes the portion of lots 6 and 7, Tract No. 18784 shown as future tract. 4. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance as follows: 32 street trees @ 3 street lights @ 1 street name sign @ 13 lots, recreation fee @ $ 5.00 150.00 25.00 25.00 $160.00 450.00 25.00 325.00 Proportional share of opening Third Avenue into Duarte Road $3,250.00 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that final map approval be given Tract No. 19823, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of the City of Arcadia thereon. Said motion seconded by Councilman ReiboId and carried unanimously. In the above connection the City Attorney presented,_ discussed and read Resolution No. 3023 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING REJECTION OF OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SUCH OFFER OF DEDICATION." He added that this is a customary action when a subdivision is laid out and the City is offered property for a future street which is not required or desired at that time; that it is rejected by the City at the time but the right is reserved by the City to rescind its rejection and to accept it at any future time; and that the Department of Public Works recommends that action be taken at this time. 1 Councilman ReiboId moved that the reading of the full body of R.esoIution No. 3023 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3023 be adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 6. 6-4-58 1 1 TRACT No. 20463 1-" i-=) PROPOSED ANNEXATION f ZONE CHANGE (lunbs) l' 3 'I' - 0....'-; "" 'l...,q'd .:~, '" . '. . ::::. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that approval of the final map of Tract No. 20463, located on Louise Avenue south of Longden Avenue, containing 5 lots, be denied. That the final map conforms with the approved tentative map and if approved, should be subject to the following conditions: 1. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 2. Remove all buildings from the tract. 3. Provide rear line easements for utilities. 4. The City shall accept for street purposes the portions of lots I and 4, Tract No. 15370, shown as future street at the present end of Louise Avenue. 5. Pay the following fees and deposits: 8 street trees @ I street light @ 5 lots, recreation fee @ $ 5.00 150.00 25.00 $ 40.00 150.00 125.00 Councilman Reibold commented that he believed, with the exception of Councilman Balser, that the Council was familiar with this tract; that this was a case where a great deal of difficulty occurred in procurring property; that it required a considerable amount of time by the Council; that he appreciates the Planning Commission's stand on this, but regardless, he moved that the final map of Tract No. 20463 be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the Planning Secretary's letter to the Council dated May 28, 1958. Mayor Phillips seconded the motio~ and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None PASS: Councilman Balser ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The Planning Commission submitted a revised report recommending that the City Council give permission to commence proceedings for the annexation of certain property on the west side of Baldwin Avenue and the South side of Duarte Road; that the provisions recommended in their report dated May 28, 1957 apply except that it is now proposed to annex a somewhat smaller area along Baldwin Avenue between approximately the west prolongation of Walnut Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution consenting to the circu- lation of a petition on the revised boundaries and that the Engineering Department recheck the description of same for submission to the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 288, recommending denial of the application of Herbert W. lunbs, et al, for change of zone from Zone R~l to Zone R-3 on Baldwin Avenue, Woodruff Avenue, Las Tunas Drive and Workman Avenue. The City Clerk read a letter bearing ten signatures of property owners in the above area stating in part that they will not appeal the recent decision of the Planning Commission in regard to the petition of applicant, but wish it understood that they do not conc~r in said decision, and stating their reasons therefor. The City Attorney commented that the Ordinance and law makes no provision for an appeal from a recommendation with respect to a' zone change but rather contemplates a formal hearing by the Council; that the above letter should be considered at the time of the hearing. Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the date for public hear- ing on the matter be set for July 1, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. and that 7. 6-4-58 4278 ZONE C!lANGE (Stogsdill) t'j~5' ZONE VARIANCE (Senior) I " I,' ZONE VARIANCE (Masonic Temple) nqr; METHODIST HOSPITAL 'J.' ~ I j .? the City Clerk give' the required notice thereof. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Planning Commission resolution No. 289, recommending denial of the application of Ralph D. Stogsdill for a change of zone from Zone'C-l and R-1 to Zones C-2 and PR-3 on Las Tunas Drive near Baldwin Avenue. This matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman ReiboId moved that the date for public hearing thereon be set for July 1, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. and that the City Clerk give the required notice thereof. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 293, recommending approval of the application of Reuben V. Senior for special use permit to allow a pet hospital at 108 West Las Tunas Drive. 1 Inasmuch as time for appeal has not elapsed, Mayor Phillips ordered the matter placed on the agenda for the next regular council meeting June 17, 1958. The City Clerk read an appeal by the Arcadia Masonic Temple Association from Planning Commission Resolution No. 285, denying without prejudice its application for a zone variance to permit automobile parking on the rear portion of property located at 140 East Duarte Road. Councilman Balser moved that June 17, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. be set for a public hearing on this matter, which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Communication from the Methodist Hospital Administrator, Mr. Walter Hoefflin, requesting permission to proceed with the land- scaping between the new parking lot south of the hospital and the curb section on Huntington Boulevard as per landscape layout submitted to the Council. Staff report was made by the Director of Public Works. Whereupon Councilman R.eibold moved that the Council grant permission to the Methodist Hospital to proceed with only that part of the planting as specifically requested in said communication, i.e. between the new parking lot south of the hospital and the curb section on Huntington Boulevard, and that the hospital administration be asked to give consideration to the placing of a bumper strip at the east side of the new parking lot, south of the hospital, Motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and unanimously carried. Mayor Phillips suggested that Council study the remaining land- scape plan and make any recommendations they may have prior to the start of further development on the area. COMMUNICATION The City Clerk read a communication received from Rancho Santa 1 (Old Ranch Rd.)Anita, Inc., protestLng the temporary and/or permanent closing of . ,S t; .:I the Old Ranch Road crossing at Huntington Drive, stating in part that this action has caused and will continue to cause inconvenient access to the commercial and residential properties north of Huntington Drive at"ana near' th:ts 'locat:ton. : ,It 'continued to 'the :ef- 'fect that unless permissive signs are posted, "U" turns will not b~ permitted by law at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive; and that it is their understanding that this is a temporary measure to be continued for approximately six months to determine if there will be economic or other hardships suffered by the property owners. They requested the Council to restudy all facets and reconsider its action in closing this crossing. A general discussion ensued. Mayor law requires that "U" turns must be and that necessary action should be Boulevard at Baldwin Avenue. Phillips commented that the posted if they are permissible taken to so post Huntington 8. 6-4-58 1 1 (Old Ranch Road --Cont'D) l- 3'13 CALL FOR BIDS (Huntington Drive Improvement - Golden West to Michillinda) 1- 3ft; CALL FOR BIDS (Traffic f ?i7l) Signals Huntington Dr. at Holly - Baldwin- Golden West & Sunset) 4279 1.,., ( 'h.~.. Councilman Reibold stated that it had not been his intention at the May 20, 1958 council meeting to set a specific time limit as a trial period for the Old Ranch Road crossover elimination; that his thought had been to determine what the cost would be to replace the crossing if it should be proven that good judgment had not been used when it was eliminated; that his own feelings are that after the signals are in and the pattern is established the request for the replacement of the opening will cease to exist. The City Engineer explained the signalization system to be installed at the intersection of Baldwin and Huntington Drive and Huntington Boulevard, which will provide for left hand turns and "Un turns. To Councilman Jacobi's query as to whether the police are aware of the intention to allow left hand turns the City Engineer replied that they are fully aware of this and that after the installation has been completed a series of instructions will be given them to fully acquaint the police department with ~he. system. The City Manager commented that it is contemplated that members of the Engineering Staff, Police Department and representatives of the race track will meet for a study of and possible readjustment of the traffic flow. To Councilman Balser's question as to whether there will be east bound traffic on Huntington Drive on the north side during the racing season he was advised that this will be eliminated. Mayor Phillips then stated that the Council is fully aware of the problems expressed in the communication and assured Mrs. Elizabeth P. Thornton, the Assistant Secretary of Rancho Santa Anita, Inc., who was in the audience, that he believed the elimination of the crossover will be an improvement, but that if the Council was not doing the right thing it would be willing to admit its mistake. -He thereupon ordered the letter filed. -The Director of Public Works submitted plans and specifications for the improvement of Huntington Drive from Gol<;len West Avenue to MichiIIinda Avenue, stating that these plans will complete the 'reconstruction of Huntington Drive from Holly Avenue to the west City limits; that the estimated cost of this construction is $43,000.00 and that the plans have been submitted to the State Division of Highways for checking. He recommended that the City Council approve the attached plans and specifications and author- ize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received June 30, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., but that she be instructed not to advertise this project until approval of the Division of Highways has been received. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the plans and specifications submitted for the improvement of Huntington Drive from Golden West Avenue to Michillinda Avenue be approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be received June 30, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. for bids to be received June 30, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., the results of said bids to be presented to the Council July I, 1958, but that she not advertise this project until approval of the Division of Highways has been received. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The Director of Public Works submitted plans and specifications for installing traffic signals on Huntington Drive at Holly Avenue, Baldwin Avenue, Golden West Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. He added that these traffic signals are another phase of the improvement of Huntington Drive and will be financed from Gas Tax funds; the estimated cost being $95,000.00; and that the plans and specifications have been submitted to the State Division of Highways for approval. He recommended that the City 9. 6-4-58 4280 LOT SPLIT (Final) 1 .?, (" '1 BID RESULTS (Curb and Gutter) 7JO. Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize the , City ,Clerk to advertise for bids to be received June 30, 1958 at , 11:00 o'clock A.M., but that she be instructed not to advertise the project until approval of the Division of Highways has been received. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the plans and specifi- cations submitted for the installation of traffic signals on Huntington Drive at Holly Avenue, Baldwin Avenue, Golden West Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, be approved, arid that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be received June 30, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., the results of said bids to be presented to the Council July I, 1958, but that she not 1 advertise this project until approval of the Division of Highways has been received. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Lot split No. 204 - J. A. BRODHEAD, 2124 Highland Oaks Drive Recommendation of City Engineer that Lot Split No. 204, J. A. Brodhead, 2124 Highland Oaks Drive, be given final approval as all conditions imposed have been met. Councilman Jacobi moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 204 be given final approval. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The following bids were received for the construction of curbs and gutters along Colorado Street from Princeton Road to Michillinda Avenue: Contractor Catch Basin Lump Sum $600.00 500.00 400.00 500.00 776.00 585.00 550.00 $11,187.90 11,939.80 12,204.90 13 ,,156.80 13,252.25 13,606.90 13,325.46 Curb Unit Price $1. 75 1.88 1.94 2.08 2.05 2.14 2.10 Total Amount Harvey Construction Osborn Company J. E. Haddock Harrison Bros. Herman Tuttle W. R. Wilkinson Engineer's Estimate The Engineer added that this project is being financed from the capital outlay budget; that the amount of $10,000.00 has been appropriated at the present time; that there was no estimate made by the Engineering Department prior to the approval and review by the State Division of Highways which has required the installation of a two foot gutter in place of the 18 inch gutter; that this . added approximately $2500.00 to the cost. Recommendation of the City Engineer that $2000.00 be added to this project, making a total appropriation of $12,000.00; that 1 the' additional $800.00 is requested to cover contingencies and the inspection of the project during the construction, arid that the amount of $2000.00 be transferred from the Unencumbered Surplus to the Capital Improvement Account to finance this project; and that the City Council award the contract to the Harvey Construction Company, in the amount of $11,187.90, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Councilman Reibo1d moved that the City Council accept the low bid and that the contract for the construction of curbs and gutters along Colorado Street from Princeton Road to MichiI1inda Avenue be awarded to the Harvey Construction Company in the amount of $11,187.90, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the City Attorney, and that all other bid deposits be returned. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: 10. 6-4-58 1 1 . ,. ,(i'JlQ-<l ~f-...J'I-'_ AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES None ABSENT: Counc~Iman Camphouse Councilman Reibold further moved that the sum of $2000.00 be transferred from the Unencumbered surplus to the Capital Improve- ment Account to finance said project. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse BID RESULTS The following bids were received for the purchase of 3816 feet of (Purchase 12-inch cast iron water pipe: Cast Iron pipe) -1,'173 BIDDER United States Pipe and Foundry Co. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. American Cast Iron Pipe Co. BASE BID ALTERNATE "A" $18,409.91 $19,084.58 18,583.92 19,259.35 18,997.12 19,671.79 Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent that .the contract for the purchase of this pipe be awarded to the low bidder for Alternate "A", the United States Pipe and Foundry Company, in the amount of $19,084.58. Councilman. Reibold moved..!=hiit the City Council accept the low bid and that the contract for the purchase of 3816 feet of 12-inch cast iron water pipe be awarded to the United States Pipe and Foundry Company in the amount of $19,084.58, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the City Attorney, and that all other bid deposits be returned. Said motion seconded by Council- man Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse r Cf7~ . ... 1.:)- REFUNDS . _ Recommendation of the City Clerk that she be authorized to refund (Ferron. ~~ the unused portions of investigation fees deposited with the City Schrader);j~4 by Jack A. Ferron, 2I03-A Huntington Place, South Pasadena, in the amount of $19.69, and Walter A. Schrader, 151 Genoa Street, in the amount of $19.69; said deposits having been made by each when making application to solicit door to door. Councilman Balser moved that the recommendation of the City Clerk be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the sum of $19.69 to Jack A. Ferron and the sum of $19.69 to Walter A. Schrader. Councilman ReiboId seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION q:311 The following persons addressed the Council, protesting the grant- ing of approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 21341, a proposed subdivision located on Winnie Way west of Santa Anita Avenue: Dudley Thomure, 110 West Norman Avenue Mrs. H. J. O'Neil, 105 West Norman Avenue Mrs. F. W. Edmundson, 100 West Norman Avenue Protests were that no notification had been made that the street extension would be cut through; that they had been advised that no protests could be made. Mrs. O'Neil specifically asked that a curb be constructed on her side of the street as the proposed street would be one foot from her property wall. 11. 6-4-58 4282 ~. , ;.-'?'t:J liSP 'i .~ ) ~ (Old Ranch Road Cross- over) 11 S P (Kenro Music skill game) 1~~' I) {1JS P The Subdivider, Mr.. Arthur C. Boman, .stated he had secured waivers of restrictions from approximately everyone in the area and presented to the City Clerk a copy of a waiver of restrictions signed by residents. Mrs. Ruth Brockstedt, 926 South 8th Avenue, addressed the Council, evincing interest in this matter. The Director of Public Works advised that this matter of Tract No. 21341 had appeared on the agenda of the Planning Commission; that said agenda is publicized and that no individual notice is required on subdivisions. The City Attorney stated that approval of a tentative map is for the most part tantamount to the approval of the final map, pro- 1 vided it conforms with and meets all the conditions imposed on the tentative map. That the only notice given with respect to sub- divisions is the fact that it is on the publicized agenda; that there is no provision in the City's ordinances or State law that people within the City area must be notified as is done in zoning cases and such. He added that in reference to Mr. Thomure's rl'statement that he had been informed he could not object ~t this time, on behalf of the City he regretted statements of that kind; that everyone is entitled to be heard, whether it be in support or in opposition, criticism, suggestion or otherwise, and that both the Planning Commission and the City Council welcome that type of participation by pepple in the area affected by matters before them. That as the matter now stands in this particular case, the Council, as has the Planning Commission, has given tentative approval to this map and the only action the Council can take at this ~ime would be to rescind its action on the basis that material misrepresentations were made; that if such action is not taken at this time, when the request for final approval of the tract appears with all the conditions met, Council will have no alternative but to approve it. Councilman Reibold declared that there seemed to be a conflict of interests in this matter, in that there are a group of people desiring to waive the restrictions on their property so that they can subdivide and yet there is the problem of access into the area; that it appeared that the Planning Commission as yet has not found an applicable solution to the problem and that he moved that the action of Council in approving the tentative map of Tract No. 21341 be rescinded and the matter sent back to the Planning Commission for further study. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mr. John C. Hart, 805 Coronado Drive, addressed the Council, pro- testing the elimination of the Old Ranch Road crossover, stating in part that he felt Council has the wrong viewpoint on the matter as far as the residents in the area are concerned; that it was not so much a matter of ingress as egress from the area, and pointed out the alleged disadvantages on the map. 1 Mr. Lauren M. Wright, 708 Joaquin Road, protested the elimination of the Old Ranch Road crossover and requested that Council consider its reopening in approximately three months, to which Mayor Phillips replied that the Council would hear anyone at any Council meeting. Mrs. Elizabeth Thornton commended the Council for opening Rodell Place at Santa Anita Avenue. Mr. Leighton K. Coats, 6060 Hillandale Drive, Los Angeles, addressed the Council, inquiring its reason for denying his application to place a skill game machine in the Coventry Inn at 302 E. Foothill; that there were skill games Ln other cocktail bars and restaurants Ln the City. He also inquired if he would be denied a permit to place such games of skill in other places should he make such application. 12. 6-4-58 1 1 13GO ". ~~~3 A general discussion ensued and Mayor Phillips stated th~t his application had been denied because it was ,in a new location; that tO,his knowledge the other places Mr. Coats spoke of were old locations and had requested renewals of licenses already granted; that no new permits had been issued. That, however, he could not state definitely that a new application would be denied as it depended on the Council's desire in each instance, but that he did not favor skill game machines. Councilman ReiboId commented that he also did not favor such machines; that he would not vote to put in new machines, but could not in all honesty deny a renewal application. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (Betterment Agreement Sycamore Bridge) - , .J ,~ !r 1-:; (Special Water Counsel) lNDEXED Budget 1958-59 f ,', ,; (County Subsidy Recreation Funds >nmExEJj r.' f'~.' {!"..1 (Conference Attendance Camphouse) INDEXED r:t~ The City Attorney brought up the matter of the betterment agree- ment between the City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County Flood Control District, which matter had been held over for further deliberation. A general discussion ensued, after which Councilman Reibold moved that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement in form approved by the City Attorney with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, for the design of the bridge at Sycamore Avenue and the ,Santa Anita Wash; the City to pay upon demand the betterment cost for the footings and abutments to be constructed along with the entire project, and further request that if possible to call for an alternate bid for the construction of the bridge super-structure. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camp house The City Attorney brought up the matter of employment of Special Water Counsel upon stated intervals instead of upon a stated retainer as has been done in the past. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of employment in accordance with its announced intention of employing special Water Counsel upon stated intervals. Said motion seconded by Councilman ReiboId and carried unanimously. Councilman Balser then moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to terminate the present employment of Special Counsel, Cornelius Waldo, to be effective June 30, 1958. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Manager submitted the proposed budget for the 1958-59 fiscal year and presented three copies to the City Clerk which will be open for inspection to the public. Motion was made by Councilman ReiboId that a public hearing on the budget be set for June 17, 1958 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Manager advised that he had received a communication from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, notifying the City that they are eliminating any monetary consider- ation for recreation programs for this year; that this means that $5,442.00 will have to be accounted for in the City's budget, and suggested that the matter be studied. The City Manager presented to the Council the expense account of Councilman Camphouse, which expenses were incurred while attending the Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Conference in San Francisco on May 22, 1958, in the total amount of $72.36. Councilman Balser moved that the Council approve the claim of Councilman Camphouse in the total amount of $72.36 covering his attendance at the Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Conference in San Francisco on May 22, 1958. Said motion seconded by Councilman ReiboId and carried on roll call vote as follows: c 13. 6-4-58 4284 COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISS ION LUIDEK.;JJ WATER RATES , -/ 1 t'I,' (Balser) rid AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, ReiboId, Phillips NOES: None' ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Notices of the following annexations of certain territory: By the City of EI Monte, known.as Annexation No. 159 ~ 'said area lies northerly of Valley Boulevard and westerly of Temple City Boulevard, approximately one-fourth mile south of Lower Azusa Road. By the City of Monrovia, known as Annexation No. 27 - said area east of Sawpit Wash and west of Mountain Avenue, lying adjacent to and northerly of Duarte Road. This is a portion of a County island bounded on all sides by either the City of Monrovia or the City of Duarte. 1 By the City of Monrovia, known as Annexation No. 25 - said . annexation detaches a portion of Arcadia lying south of Duarte Road and east of Alta Vista Avenue. This proposed action is con- sistent with Arcadia's request concerning tentative subdivision of Tract No. 19029, which development would have no direct access from the City of Arcadia; that the necessary consenting resolutions will be forwarded from Monrovia to the .City of Arcadia for proper legislative action. Mayor Phillips ordered the notices filed, as they have no effect upon the City of Arcadia. The City Manager and the Water Superintendent submitted a report to the Council of studies made over a period of time by the Water Department and members of the City staff, which indicated that the Water Department facilities have not kept pace with the increase in population of the City of Arcadia. Said report on the anticipated increase in facilities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Also submitted was a table of comparative water rates in this area which reveals that under the water rate proposed, Arcadia's water rate would remain among the lowest in the area and at the same time provide a water system commensurate with the quality of the community. Early consideration was requested of the Council of the proposal as the contemplated installations required necessitate considerable construction time and in order to make these improvements in an orderly and economical manner work should be authorized in the very near future. A general discussion ensued wherein it was estimated, according to the figures set forth in the report, that conservatively speaking, water rates must be raised 50~ per meter per month on the minimum charge, then the rate will be increased from 8~ per 100 cubic feet after the minimum to 12~ per 100 cubic feet. Councilman ReiboId stated in part that he is in favor of the user paying for the water rather than the taxpayer, in which statement the Council concurred. 1 Councilman Reibold then moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance in accordance with the recommendations as submitted by the City Manager and the Water Superintendent, said increase to become effective August 1, 1958. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Balser commented that he wanted to leave a thought with Councilman ReiboId since he represented the Council on the Plan- ning Commission; that he was a little concerned with two of the subdivisions which still have 250 foot lots and suggested that Councilman Reibold call this to the attention of the Planning Commission and.suggest that they explore Ordinance No. 990. 14. 6-4-58 1 '. 1 12'85 CMayor Phillips) Mayor Phillips stated that he had a report from Assistant Chief Laurence J. Way on the Fire Training Officers Workshop conducted by the California State Department of Education at Fresno from May 19 to 23, 1958. He added that he also had a written report from Mr. Michael J. Carozza, Director of Public Works, in addition to the verbal report that Councilman Camphouse had rendered, regarding the statewide conference on Urban Renewal and Redevelopment in San Francisco which they attended on May 22, 1958. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Phillips moved that the meeting adjourn, which motion was seconded by Councilman ReiboId and carried unanimously. fA-/kiDcP~ ayor ATTEST' riZAp,a/V~~ City Clerk ./ IS. 6-4-58