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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 17,1958 I 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES HEAR!NG (ColIllllerc ial Rubbish Pick~up) 1371 4286 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 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 17, 1958. The Invocation was offered by Rev. H. Warren Anderson, Pastor of the Arcadia Community Church of God. Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1958 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. At the Council meeting of June 4, 1958 the hearing on the application of the Los Angeles County Disposal Company, 4026 No. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, for a permit to pick up commercial rubbish, had been continued to this date (June 17, 1958), in order to enable the Staff to prepare and submit to the Council a report on the number of rubbish pick-up services ' licensed to do business in Arcadia. The City Manager proceeded to read the requested report (filed in the office of the City Clerk), which stated in part that the following are the five licensed commercial collectors now operat- ing in Arcadia, together with the number of commercial accounts they service: Arcadia Rubbish Company City Refuse Service Community Disposal Co., Inc. Moon Rubbish Disposal Selma Rubbish Co. 168 351 4 8 1 A general discussion ensued. Councilman Jacobi commented that he felt the City should not exclude applicants for permits to pick up rubbish having adequate dumping facilities and grant licenses to those concerns not having same. Councilman Balser stated that although he is in favor of free enterprise he felt that since the City has five licensed rubbish pick-up services at the present time it would not benefit the City to license additional such services, in which opinion Mayor Phillips stated that he concurred. Councilman Balser then moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Mayor Phillips and carried unanimously. _~ Councilman Balser moved that the application of the Los Angele;~~ County Disposal Company for a permit to pick up commercial ~ c::s:---"< rubbish be denied. Said motion seconded by Mayor Phillips an~ \~~ carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips Councilman Jacobi Councilman Camp house 1. 6-17-58 428';- HEARING (Arcadia Masonic Temple) 3rt HEARING (Budget) t.'/5 Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the appeal from Planning Commission Resolution No. 285, recommending denial of zone variance request to allow automobile parking on the rear portion of property located at 140 East Duarte Road, and stated that now was the time to hear from the appellant: Mr. Wm. N. Bowie, Jr., Attorney at law, 200 So. Garfield, Monterey Park, addressed the Council, stating that he was appearing on behalf of his client, the appellant, Arcadia Masonic Temple Association, Inc.; that since filing notice of the appeal the appellant has been advised of the intention of owners of adjacent property to file similar applications for zoning variance which would affect a wider area along Duarte Road between First and Second Avenues; that his client therefore requests that the Council re-refer this matter to the Planning I Commission for further study along with the other applications that should be forthcoming; that his client further asks that jurisdiction be retained by the Council to consider the appeal from the negative recommendation in the even~ the other applications for zoning variances are not forthcoming. Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission, contained in its Resolution No. 285, in the matter of the appeal of the Arcadia Masonic Temple Association, Inc. be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report, with instructions to reset the matter for hearing in the event that applications for zone variances be filed with the Planning Commission affecting adjacent properties. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Mr. Richard A. Nash, 1023 Greenfield Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that he desired to propose an alternative to the above motion, to wit, that the Council deny the above petition without prejudice and suggest to the Arcadia Masonic Temple Association that if they are going in with another group that an entirely new petition be filed with the Planning Commission. To Mayor Phillip's question as to whether or not the terms of the Planning Commission could be altered, the City Attorney answered that if the Planning Commission re-notices the matter for hearing it may change its basic recommendation. If it does not, then it can only report on the matter but cannot change its resolution. He added that the suggestion of Mr. Nash was perfectly proper, but there would be the requirement of a new application fee if the appellant refiles and the question of time; that if the other applications are not filed and Council has denied this one, then the appellant is back where it started. Upon Mayor Phillips assuring Mr. Nash that the Council was trying to protect the surrounding property owners, Mr. Nash commented that he had no stringent objection to whatever action Council takes. Whereupon Mayor Phillips called for a roll call vote on the motion that had been made and seconded and the Councilmen voted as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 195ij-1959. No one desiring to be heard Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unknimously. 2. 6-17-5ij I I ORDINANCE No. 101l:l (Adopted) 1~7~ ORDINANCE No. 1019 (Introduced) RESOLUTION No. 3024 J~91 , '., . /'1288 ",,_;~\..':2:. Mayor Phil11pS commented that when the hearing on the budget had been set for June 17, 1951:l Council had contemplated considering the budget further and voting upon it at a regular Council meet- 1ng at which all members of the Council would be present, and, therefore, moved that the matter be cont1nued to July 1, 1951:l at l:l:00 o'clock P.M. Counc1lman Reibold seconded the mot10n and 1t was carr1ed unanimously. The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed and read Ordinance No. lUll:l, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNLA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SECOND AVENUE NEAR LIVE OAK AVENUE IN 'SAID CITY FROM ZONE C-l TO ZONE R-3." He added that this is a small triangular parcel of land previously zoned C-l and resulted from a lot split that had been granted in the area; that one of the conditions of the lot split had been that the Planning Commission would take action to re- classify said portion of the property from C-l to R-3, making it consistent with the lot next door north owned 9Y the same owner. Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1018 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 Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1018 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -' The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the first time the title of Ordinance No. 1019, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 343 OF SAID CITY." The City Attorney added that the effect of this ordinance is to set up a new schedule of water rates, to become effective as to all water billed on and after August 1, 1958. Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1019 be waived, which motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1019 be introduced. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, discussed and read ,the title of Resolution No. 3024, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCE- MENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. l7-A SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED." 3. 6-17-58 4289 (Resolution No. 3024 Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3025 13 ?~- The City Attorney commented that at the Council meeting of June 4, 1958 Council ordered the commencement 'of 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 the report of the Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1958, applied, except that it was proposed to annex a some- what smaller area along Baldwin Avenue between approximately the west prolongation of Walnut Avenue and Live Oak Avenue; and that the Council had instructed him to prepare the appropriate resolution consenting to the circulation of a petition on the revised boundaries. He added that if the Council had no conditions of annexation to impose it would be in order to waive the reading of the full body of the above resolution and then to adopt it. I Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3024 be waived, which motion was seconded by Coyncilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camp house Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3024 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3025, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE FOR A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND AUTOMOBILE PARKING AFFECTING PROPERTY AT SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND LAS "TUNAS DRIVE." The City Attorney added that the above resolution pertains to the approval by the Council on June 4, 1958 of the zone variance requested by Vivian J. Margolin, and suggested the insertion of the following words on page 3, section 5, paragraph "A", to wit: "The final construction plans shall first be approved by the City Council after report thereon by the Planning Commission." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3025 be waived. Said motion 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 moved that Resolution No. 3025 be amended by , I the insertion of the following words on page 3, section 5, paragraph "A": "The final construction plans shall first be approved by the City Council after report thereon by the Planning Commission." Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3025 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 4. 6-17-58 1 I RESOLUTION No. 3026 .1l'lDEX:SD SPECIAL USE PERMIT (p8 (Senior)1 ').. RESOLUTION No. 3029 ' ~) [,t 4290 The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3026, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADLA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING REJECTION OF OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SUCH OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR THE EXTENSION OF LOUISE AVENUE." The City Attorney commented that this was the usual procedure when future streets are offered for dedication not ready for use, which are rejected at that time and then when the street is ready for use, Council rescinds that rejection and accepts the offer. Councilman Jacobi moved that the further reading of Resolution No. 3026 be waived; which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman C","phouse Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3026 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camp house 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. The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3029, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PET HOSPITAL." He added that there was no opposition to the said application before the Planning Commission, 100% of the owners surrounding the property having signed the petition; that the time for appeal, has now elapsed and that Council may proceed if it so desires. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that body of Resolution No. 3029 be waived. Councilman Reibold and carried on roll the reading of the full Said motion seconded by call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3029 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and ,carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LOT SPLITS Lot Split No. 209 - JAMES S. COATES, 1035 South Alta Vista Ave. (209-210) 1'" Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the 1'':' j ~ following specified conditions: II 1 '31..:, 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Install a new sewer lateral and reconnect the house on parcel 2. 3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. Lot Split No. 210 - EARL B. INGLE, 1731 South Second Avenue. Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the 5. 6-17-58 4291 SCHOOL SITE (Oberly Property) -:; :~ \ '1 ZONE VARIANCE REQUESTS 5 1 ~q 1 ~/\ lr following specified conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Extend the existing sewer lateral on Norman Avenue to the property line of parcel 2. 3. Dedicate 12 feet for the future widening of Second Avenue. 4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. 5. Make parcel 2, 74.45' wide. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recom- mendations.of the Planning Commission and that Lot Splits No's 209 and 210 be gi~en tentative approval subject to the above specified conditions. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 1 The City Manager presented maps and communication from the Board of Education of the Arcadia Unified School District, requesting that the Planning Commission investigate the proposed school site on the Oberly property on Sycamore Avenue and submit a written report of its investigation and recommendation concerning the acquisition of the site, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18403 of the Education Code. He also read the engineer- ing report submitted by the Director of Public Works. (Said report on file in office of the City Clerk.) A general discussion ensued and the City Attorney stated that the section of the Education Code referred to in the report, requires that before a school district may acquire title to property for school purposes it must refer the matter to the Planning Commission of the City in which it is located for its investigation and report; that it does not require that their report be favorable; that the only penalty attached is that if their report is negative they cannot take title to the property for 30 days thereafter; that the Education Code does not require that the City Council take action in a matter of this kind. That in the past they have always come to the Council for the sole reason that under the City's Charter and ordinances the City's Commissions are more advisory and have less power than is usually the case in other cities; that this does not, nor does the report, prejudge the zoning of the property, and that it is questionable, under the present state of cases decided by the District Court of Appeal, whether they would even have to apply for zoning in order to use it for school purposes, said Court holding that it is a matter of State concern and not local concern where schools are located. He suggested that it would lend strength to their recommendations if Council concurred in them. Councilman Reibold commented that since the Council does not disagree with the staff report he could see no reason why Council should not go on record as concurring in it, recognizing that Council is not entering one side or the other with respect to the use of the land for the school. Mayor Phillips added that 1 the use of the land for school purposes appears to be very clear- ly defined as a matter of the School Board. Councilman Balser concurred in their statements. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept and approve the report and that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the School Board of its decision. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Plann1ng Commiss10n Resolut10ns: No. 290 - RICHARD M. CANZONERI - construct10n of a second dwel11ng at 535 West Lemon Ave. 1n Zone R-l - Recommended for approval. No. Z~l - PHILLIP C. CAIN - erection of an add1t10nal ~ouse at any time w1thin a two year period on property at l3~U Sout~ Second Avenue - Recommended for denial. b. b-17- 58 I I (Zone Variance No. Requests I 1 Continued) 1-' / . ~ , 420,2 .' ll. ~~~ - GILES G. MEADE - to allow erect10n of two add1t10nal nouses ot ~UU square 'feet area, at 1234 South Second Ave., Recommended for denial. ,No. 295 - 1$';~ George Elkins Co. - establishment and maintenance of a tract sales office for a period of two years at 2251 Highland Vista Drive - Recommended for approval. 739qNO. ZONE CHANGE 1 ,",CO FREEWAY (Meeting) P7/ 296 - LeRoy K. Johnson - allow property at 518 West Longden Ave. to be used for furnishing room, board and nursing care to elderly women - Recommended for denial. Appeals having been received on Resolutions No's 291 and 292, Councilman Balser moved that a public hearing be scheduled on these two matters for July 15, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. No action to be taken on Resolutions No's 290. 295 and 296 until after the elapse of the period for appeal (June 20, 1958). Planning Commission Resolution No. 297 - recommending that a small parcel of City owned property located on the north side of Live Oak Avenue, adjacent to the Santa Anita Wash, be classified and placed in Zone C-2. The matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Reibold moved that this matter be set for,hearing on July 1, 1958 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Notice from the Division of Highways regarding a public meeting On the location of the Foothill Freeway, to be held in Pasadena at 1570 East Colorado Blvd., at 1:30 P.M., July 8, 1958. Mayor Phillips commented that this matter had already been noted; that the Director of Public Works had been requested to represent the City at said meeting; and ordered the communication filed. ACCEPTANCE Reoommendation of the City Manager and the Director of OF WORK Recreation that the City Council accept the work under contract (California to California Tree Service, Inc. for the site clearance and Tree Service - poison oak control in the Wilderness Area; and authorize payment Wilderness Area) of the total amount due of $3333.00, withholding therefrom 10% ::;'/~ 7 of said total amount until 35 days after the acceptance of said work; and release all bonds after the expiration of 35 days from date of acceptance. J jL/(. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK (McKittrick - Reservoir Roof Orange Grove) Motion made by Councilman Jacobi that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Recreation, and approve the work under contract to California Tree Service, Inc. for the site clearance and poison oak control in the Wilderness Area; authorize payment of the total amount due of $3333.00, withholding therefrom 10%, or $333.30 of said total amount until 35 days after the acceptance of said work, making a payment of $2999.70 at this time and said $333.30 at the expiration of 35'~ays from date of acceptance; and also that all bonds be released after the expiration of 35 days from date of acceptance. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Manager advised that in accordance with the City's contract with the McKittrick Construction Company for the construction of a reservoir roof at Orange Grove Reservoir No.2, partial payments are to be made at the contractor's request upon completion of any given item outlined in the contract. That the contractor hasmade such a request for payment for: 7. 6-17-58 4293 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK (Montgomery - Water Report) f 3<41.0 LOT SPLITS (Final) (..c~ ) 73 3'1 73f/ Item 1 - Removal and disposal of existing wooden reservoir roof. Item 2 - Construction and installation of creosoted timber framing complete in place. Alternate "B" - Construction and installation of 1/2" plywood sheathing complete in place. That the above items have been satisfactorily completed and that it is recommended by the City Manager and the Water Superintendent that, under the provisions of the General Specifications, Section 28a, payment of 90% of the total amount of the above items be authorized at this time; that the total amount of the three items is $21,102.00, the 90% payment requested being $18,991.80. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and approve the work specified above under contract with the McKittrick Construction Company, and authorize the payment^of 90% of the total amount of $21,102.00, or $18,991.80, for the completion of the said specified items. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent that the Council accept the report rendered by Mr. James M. Montgomery 9n the Arcadia Water System and authorize the payment therefor in the stated amount of the agreement with Mr. Montgomery of $3,750.00. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the reco~ mendation of- the City Manager and the Water Superintendent, ap- prove the report of Mr. James M. Montgomery on the Arcadia Water System and authorize the payment therefor in the amount of $3,750.00. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the follow- ing Lot Splits be given final approval as all conditions imposed have been met: No. 102 - A. W. Carlson, 1221 S. 2nd Ave. No. 201 - Gamet M. Barrick, 2517 S. 2nd Ave. No. 208 - Alvina C. Wohlers, 1011 Mayflower Ave. Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation of the Director I of Public Works be accepted and that Lot Splits No's 102, 201 and 208 be given final approval. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. TRACTS No's Recommendation by Assistant City Engineer that Council approve 23143 and 23144 the construction of the improvements in Tracts No. 23143 and 1 ,//' 23144, and that said tracts be accepted by the City for -~ l-~/(~ maintenance. 1Nf., LEAVE OF ABSENCE INDEXED 1:~ Mayor Phillips moved that this matter be held over to the Council meeting of July 1, 1958 for discussion with the Director of Public Works, who is out of the City at this time. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of the Personnel Board that the Council grant a leave of absence for John Neuviller, Assistant Building Inspector, Department of Public Works, for the period from April 21, 1958 through July 1, 1958, with pay in accordance with Personnel Rule IX, Sections 1 and 4, and that such leave not constitute an interruption of service. 8. 6-17-58 I I 4294 Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the Personnel Board and that John Neuviller, Assistant Building Inspector, Department of Public Works, be and he'hereby is granted a leave of absence for the period from April '21, 1958 through July 1, 1958, with pay, in accordance with Personnel Rule IX, Section 1 and 4, and that such leave not constitute an interruption of service. Said motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS INDEXED Recommendation of the Personnel Board that the Council approve and adopt the following revised and new class specifications which are reflected in the tentative 1958-59 budget proposal: 7,' j~UN~~/ - j . 1. Custodian - including supervisory duties now performed by the present incumbent and changing the basic requirements from "ability to read and write and one year of recent experience in custodial work" to "education equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and two years of recent experience in custodial work including some supervisory experience", and that the current salary schedule No. 19 remain unchanged. 2. New class specification for Assistant Custodian at salary schedule No. 17, and that the classification be created so that any additional custodial help can be hired at this new level. 3. New class specification for Legal Stenographer. 4. New class specification for Deputy City Clerk, (submitted to Council by Personnel Board on May 6, 1958). Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommen- dations of the Personnel Board and that the above specified revised and new class specifications be approved. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read the following communications: From Mrs. Joseph Vaccariello, 625 Estrella Avenue, regarding possible coordination of effort between the street department and the rubbish pick-up service. Mayor Phillips asked that this be called to the attention of the Director of Public Works. From Mrs. E. S. Geiger, 1000 Portola Drive, regarding disturbing noises of animals as compared to the noise of the Good Humor Trucks. Mayor Phillips instructed the City Manager to answer this letter. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS The City Clerk advised that the following applications for renewal of business licenses had been received: .f 11~ Philip Hirschkoff, 1562 So. Genesee, Los Angeles 19, one automobile for hire - to be used during the racing season. r. ->'O:J -"1,1 John Orenstein, 857 N. Formosa Ave., Los Angeles 46, ope automobile for hire - to be used during the racing season. ;i(q ~ John P. Popp, doing business as San Gabriel Yellow Cab Co., 102 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, three taxicabs. Councilman Balser moved that the City Council approve the applications of Philip Hirschkoff, John Crenstein and John P. Popp and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, applicable to previously licensed businesses, be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 9. 6-17-58 4295 LEGAL ADVERTISING 71'~ : REFUND (Kenro Music Co. ) :t ;} 1,;0 " Recommendation of the City Clerk that the contract for legal advertising for the fiscal year 1958-59 be awarded to the only bidder. the Arcadia Tribune & Arcadia News. a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Arcadia. The bid is as follows: First insertion of printing and advertising $1.50 per column inch. and for each subsequent insertion per column inch $1.30 Copies of printing and advertising on separate sheets, size 6x9 inches - for the first 25 copies and for each additional 25 copies where the copy does not exceed 15 inches in length. plus an equal amount for each additional 15 inches or fraction thereof. $4.00 $1. 00 1 Motion made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council award the contract to the Arcadia Tribune & Arcadia News; that said newspaper be designated the official newspaper for required legal publications; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Recommendation of the City Clerk that authorization be given to refund $20.00, the unused portion of investigation fee deposited with the City by the Kenro Music Co., 6060 Hillandale Drive, Los Angeles; said deposit having been made when making application to install a game of skill at Coventry Inn, 302 E. Foothill Blvd., (said application was denied by Council). Councilman Jacobi moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund $ZO.OO, being the unused portion of the investigation fee in connection wLth the application of Kenro Music Co., for permission to Lnstall a game of sKLll at Coventry Inn, to the Kenro MuSLC Co. CouncLlman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: CouncLlmen Balser, JacobL, ReLbold, PhLllLPS NOES: None AllSENT: CouncLlman Camphouse AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Howard Cheney, 3lb Santa Rosa Road, addressed the CouncLl, I LnquLrLng as to whether the requLred repaLntLng of parts of the City Hall was due to a defect in the paLnt and was beLng done at no charge to the CLty. The City Manager stated that the paint contractor recognized that there was a defect in the paLnt and that the repaLnting was 'being done at no cost to the City. Mr. Cheney stated in part, that it was regrettable that no citizen of Arcadia had made any statements regarding the proposed 1958-59 budget, and also regretted the absence from this Council meeting and the previous Council meeting of Councilman Camphouse, as he had some questions he would have liked to ask him. He continued that he felt it imperative that the expenditures of funds, not only of the City's, but School, State and Federal, should be studied carefully by the citizens; that he did not feel himself capable of analyzing the City's budget, but had noticed that many items had increased more than 100% over the past two or three years. Mr. Cheney further added in part that he did not approve of the City comparing its contemplated increase in water rates with the 10. 6-17-58 I I 4296 City of Monrovia, feeling"that if it was necessary to increase water rates to insure adequate and competent service, such should be the standard and not what another community is charg- ing. He continued that it was his opinion that since it had been necessary for the City to seek outside aid in preparing a report on the water needs of Arcadia that perhaps it would be more economically sound to have someone with the needed qualifications in the employ of the City, thus eliminating the necessity of hiring specialists. Councilman Reibold stated that the City's determination of the water rates was based on the amount required and not on a comparison basis with any community; that most people are not concerned that the net book for water facilities is $3,179,000 or that the proposed rate would produce an equivalent rate of return of 6.65~, which would provide for financing; that the comparison of the City's water rate was made only after this determination was reached by the Montgomery report, which report reflects $2,700,000 to be expended in_the,next twelve years, and a way of producing that amount had to be found. Mayor Phillips thanked Mr. Cheney for his remarks. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS REQUEST OF ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL (All Night Graduatlon Party) IN:UE1:~:1; H:P-r v OFFICE FURNITURE 13 75 Written request of Townsend K. Formes, Chairman of the Rally Court Committee of the Arcadia High School Graduation All Night Party for a permit without charge for the operation of a small carnival, to be in operation from approximately 10:00 P.M. June 19, 1958, to approximately 5:00 A.M., June 20, 1958; that it would be confined to the High School grounds. The City Manager added that the Chairman of the Security Committee, Inspector Claude Smith of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, stated that the area will be policed by 35 fathers of the students graduating in order to keep out all persons other than students and their guests. Motion was made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that if the School Board approves the request as contained in said communication, that Council waive section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance No. 823 and that the request of Townsend K. Formes, Chairman of the Rally Court Committee of the Arcadia High School Graduation All Night Party to permit a carnival on the High School grounds on June 19, 1958 from 10:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M., June 20, 1958, be granted. Recommendation of the City Manager that the budget be amended in the total amount of $2,682.00 for the acquisition of additional furniture items in conjunction with the City's overall plan of furnishing the various offices of the Civic Center in accordance with the standardized type of furniture presently in use. (Communication covering items on file in office of the City Clerk); that said budget appropriation amendment be charged to 109-l9B, Council Contingency; that this account has a current unencumbered balance of $11,790.61. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council authorize the expenditure of $2,682.00 for the purchase of additional furniture items as detailed in communication of June 16, 1958 from the City Manager to the Council, said amount to be charged to 109-l9B, Council Contingency. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 11 6-17-58 4'JlO'''' _ ,,-,Vi RESOLUTION No. 3027 111 RESERVOIR SITE ,.-0 13,. I ELKINS TRACT l' \, , j f ' COUNT"l HEALTH SERVICES ? (Jacobi) (Phillips) The City Attorney-presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3027, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED." He added that this is a deed covering the property the City previously acquired from the Los Angeles Turf Club for the Baldwin Avenue Fire Station site, plus additional property which the City requested. Councilman Reibold moved that the Council waive the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3027, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse I Councilman Reibold moved further that Resolution No. 3027 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 The City Attorney informed the Council that the City has already instituted condemnation proceedings toward the acquisition of additional property for reservoir site purposes; said property being located in the City of Sierra Madre; that a special use permit is required to so use the property and that same should now be prepared and processed. Councilman Balser moved that the City 'Manager be instructed to prepare, file and effect a special use permit for property at the Santa Anita Reservoir site. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it waS unanimously carried. Upon the suggestion of the City Attorney Councilman Jacobi moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a quit claim deed to Camden Wilshire Company, quit-claiming to them the property acquired by the City which to date has not been recorded, the City to receive a new deed encompassing the original and the additional property now that the subdivision is completed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The City Attorney advised of a new form of contract providing for County Health services and suggested the execution thereof by the Mayor and City Clerk, as the contract would be effective as of July 1st. He stated that undoubtedly the cost to the City would increase due to the accelerated call for health inspections, particularly in the field of rodent control. Councilman Reibold moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contract with the Los Angeles County Health Department, in form to be approved by the City Attorney, at the earliest possible date. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. I Councilman Jacobi questioned the possibility of regulating the train whistles. Mayor Phillips stated that the trains must abide by the grade crossing regulation requiring a certain number of train whistles. Councilman Jacobi also asked about a regulatory ordinance pro- hibiting residents from leaving rubbish in the street in front of their property for the street sweeper to remove; the City Manager stated that the street sweeper by-passes these spots in the streets and that any call regarding such violation should be made to the Police Department. Mayor Phillips advised of the League of California Cities' meeting to be held on June 30th with reference to the formation of their Metropolitan Government Study Commission; that he would endeavor to attend and that Council might want to recommend further representation and the matter could be discussed at the next Council meeting. 12. 6-17-58 I 1 (Resignation of Herbert Pratt) INu~XE]) (City Clerk) ADJOURNMENT " 4.,298 ~ l'": Mayor Phillips read a communication from Herbert Pratt, Planning Commission member, in which Mr. Pratt submitted his resignation from said Commission as of july 1, 1958; this term would have expired on July 1, 1959. The City Clerk was instructed to bring the Board and Commission Chart up to date and submit same to the Council. Councilman Reibold moved that the City Manager be instructed to write Mr. Pratt expressing 'appreciation for his service to the City and regret at his resignation. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The City Clerk asked Council to consider the refurnishing of the outer office in her department in keeping with the standard- ization throughout the City Hall. Mayor Phillips stated that it had been his intention to discuss this with her and that he felt that the office should be modernized where possible. Councilman Balser moved that the office of the City Clerk be refurnished in keeping with the standard set throughout the City Hall. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold stated that it was his understanding that there was an appropriation in the Council Contingency Fund for this purpose. Mayor Phillips stated that he would be happy to assist if necessary. The City Clerk expressed appreciation for this consideration. Motion was made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn. -Ma~---;; ~~ ATTEST: d~~~/LA~ City Clerk 13. 6-17-58