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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 19, 1955 IIlll"'"'"' ..-~ .... I -' ~ ~ "'.... J' ~ . . Council Chambers, Tuesday, July 19, City Hall, Arcadia, Calif. 1955, 8:00 o.clock P.M. The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session at the above time and mentioned place, with Mayor Dow pre- siding: PRESE~~:.Councilmen Camphouse, Dow, Hulse, Dennis and Phillips ABSENT: None Rev. Dr. J, Davis Bernard,' of the First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia, gave the invocation. Mayor Dow led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. There was no action taken at this time on Matters Pending. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Hulse and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1955, be and the same are hereby approved. The Mayor announced this was the time and place fixed by the City Council for. hearing in the matter of a proposed change of set- back lines heretofore established on portions of Duarte Road and Second Avenue. The City Clerk advised there were no letters of protest filed in his office prior to the meeting. The Mayor inquired if anyone in the audience wished to be heard in the matter. There being no protests, thereupon the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion by Councilman Hulse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance establishing and re-establishing setback lines on a portion of Duarte Road and Second Avenue. Communication was read from the Planning Commission attaching the following requests for division of property: Item 1 - Request of Elvira L.Orsburn to divide the South pn~tion of property at 402 W. Lemon Ave., described as the South 60 feet of the North 189.33 feet of Lot 60, Tract 4869; recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1 - That a final map be filed with the City Engineer 2 - That a sewer lateral be provided for -.the new parcel.. 3 - That a Recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for the new lot created. 4 - That a building permit be obtained for the removal of the existing buildings on the lot. Item 2 - Request of Roman Catholic Archlbishop of Los Angeles to divide a narrow strip off the South end of their property at 400 W. Huntington Blvd. to be sold to Mrs. Florence E. Beery, the pro- perty owner to the South; recommended for approval on the following conditions: 1 - That a final map be filed with the City Engineer 2 - That the existing garage on the property be remodeled to conform to the Building Code. Item 3 .. Request of James S. Riley to divide his property at 1160 W. Orange Grove Ave. to create a new lot facing Michillinda described as the South 115 ft. of the N 435.60 ft. of the 1;1 306.73 ft, of Lot 2, Tract 948; recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1 - That a final map be filed with the City Engineer ,\,- -1- 7-19-55 .. ...IllIIIl ~> . . 2 - That a sewer lateral be provided for the new parcel and that anexist1ng sewer installation be made to conform to the Sewer Ordinance, and the requirements of the City Engineer. 3 - That a Recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for the new par- cel. Motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and unanimously carried, that the City Council approve the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to ap- prove the requests of Elvira L. Orsburn, the Roman Catholic Arch- bishop of Los Angeles and James S. Riley to divide their properties upon their compliance with the conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission, and. as to the Riley property, upon the further condition that ten feet of frontage the width of the property, be dedicated to the City for the widening of Michillinda Blvd. Matters Pending came before the Council, specifically the matter of the proposed Tennis Courts at Hugo Reid Playground. Mr. W. W. Neugent, 1165 Columbia Drive, addressed the Council stating that he believed the matter had been pretty well put into writing through letters and through their attorney, that the City did not have the right to put in the Tennis Courts, the construction of which had been started, Mr. Wesley Davies of Rancho Santa Anita Inc., addressed the Council, reading from various letters and documents, and advising the 4i acres in question had been sold to the City by Rancho Santa Anita in good faith for certain purposes; also the site was to be used only for a water well, a reservoir site, or for any other purpose hereafter permitted on adjoining land, permitted by Ordin- ance of the City of Arcadia now in effect. Mr. Davies offered a compromise, suggesting a buffer strip of 50 feet be established, also that but one tennis court be con- structed. Mr, W. T. Rice, 1153 Columbia Dr., stated he felt the per- son~ interested should have it plainly. stated as to what1s going to bccur before they agree to anything. Mr. Neugent questioned as to how the interested persons could be sure of the fulfilling Of any certain plan offered. It was determined that the City contact Mr. Davies who would act for those interested in arriving at some compromise. Communication was read from the Planning Commission attaching revised tentative map of Tract No.2l924 located on Rosemarie Drive and Florence Ave" and recommending: it for approval, subject to all improvements meeting the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Wm. L. Hoffeditz, spoke for the persons whose property ente.red into this Tract, advising it was not like a usual subdivision but that each person had equal rights as far as their particular property was concerned; also that he felt everything possible had been done to bring the Tract up tb the standard required, Motion by Counc.ilman Hulse, that revised tentative map of Tract No.21924 be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission sub.1ect to the stipulations in the letters of t;he Planning Commission and City Engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dow, Dennis, Hulse and Phillips NOES: CounCilman Camphouse Communication was read from the Planning Commission re- -2- 7-19-55 . . . commendin~ for approval the application of Lorraine M. and Robert H. Stettler for a variance to allow the construction of a duplex at 241 Oakhurst Lane, and attaching a copy of their Resolution No.197. .Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and unanimously carried, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the appli- cation of Lorraine M.and Robert H. Stettler, subject to the pro- visions and conditions set forth in Resolution No.197 of the Plan- ning Commission, and:that the City Attorney draw.~ Resolution ac- cordingly. Communication was read from the Planning Commission advising of the election of Herbert Pratt as Chairman, and D. L, Robertson as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Said communication was ordered filed. Communication was read from the City Manag~r advising of the bids received as follows, covering the furnishing of two Bub- mersible booster pumps for the Water Department; and recommending the City accept the bid of Johnston Pump Company in the amount of their bid $5491.96: Johnston Pump Co. -------$ Layne and Bowler Co. ---- Byron Jackson Co. ------- Pump Sales & Service, Inc. - Wintroath Pumps, Inc. --- 5491. 96 5911.16 7947. 48 8137.00 8400.00 Motion by Councilman Camphouse, that the City Council ap- prove the recommendation of the City Manager, and that contract for two submersible booster pumps be awarded Johnston Pump Co. in the amount of their bid $5491.96; that all other bids be rejected, and atBa~itbe Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute / ~e c&Htract with Jobnston Pump Company on behalf of the City of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None Communication was read from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of Lot 18, Block 83, Ssnta Anita Tract for the extensionof Second Avenue North from LaPorte St., for the sum of $5100.00, on the conditions stated in his letter., from Emanuel Weiss, owner. Motion by Councilman Dennis, that the City Manager be given authority to purchase Lot 18, Block 83, Santa Anita Tract for $5100.00 for the extension of Second Avenue, under the provisions set f.orth. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None Report of the City Engineer was submitted by the City Manager regarding the proposed extension of Baldwin Avenue from Colorado St. to Foothill Blvd. as requested by the Council on April 19, 1955. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Hulse and unanimously carried, that appreciation and commendation be expressed for the fine preparation of the report, and that it be taken under advisement fur further study. -3- 7-19-55 . . Communication was read from the Personnel Board advising Mr. Lora1 D, Bonham had been elected as President for the ensuing year. Said communication was ordered filed. Communication was read from the Personnel Board recommending that Paul Armstrong, Maintenance Carpenter, now under Schedule 24 $.353-430, be increased to Schedule 26 $.371-451. MCtt0t1 by Councilman Phillips, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board and change the salary schedule of Pa~l Armstrong, Maintenance Carpenter) from Schedule 24 to Schedu~.e 26, $371-451 per month, effective August 1, 1955. Said mcti~n was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on Roll raIl ~s follows: AYES: CO'l!!c::.lmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The Mayo~ announced this was the time and place fixed by the City Council for hearing objections, if any, to the removal of weeds from private property pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2652. City Attorney Nicklin thereupon read the title of Resolution No.2652 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF T:ill COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON TB.ERESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND D:mECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF." There were no written or verbal protests, whereupon the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion by Councilman Hulse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. thatthe Street Superintendent be instructed to proceed with the removal of weeds upon the portions of the streets and upon the private properties described in Resolution No. 2652. communication was read from Mr. Egil Hopen requesting on be- half of camden-Wilshire Co., that a Street Lighting Maintenance District be formed in Tract No. 20211. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried, that this request be referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for the preparation of the nec- essary documents. Communication was read. from Mr. H. N. Berger in which he called attention to statements of a Mr, Martin who appeared berore the Conncil at the hearing for the rezoning of the North side of Live Oak Ave., advising that certain factors must be consideTed and added to the information already obtained. No action was taken on Mr. Berger's letter. Communication was read from the Sertoma Club requesting per- mission to hold dances at the Arcadia Armory on July 29th and August 5. 1955, from 8:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded. by Councilman Hulse and unanimously carried. that the City Council grant permissi.on to the Sertoma Club to conduct dances at the Armory on July 29 a~d August 5, 1955, and that the provisions of Section 18 of Or din lance No.737 as amended by Ordinance 823, be waived. -4- 7-19-55 . . communication was read from Mr. Ralph D. Stogsdill requesting permission to use a portion of his property on Las Tunas Drive for a miniature golf course. Mr. Henry Statsford, Attorney for Mr. Stogsdill, presented the r.equest in detail, advising of the extent of the project to be approved, and advising he felt the Council cou~d approve this additional use in this zone. After discussion, it was decided the matter should be re- ferredto the City Attorney to determine the proper course open to Mr. Stogsdill. Motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Phil~ips and unanimously carried, that proposed Ordinance No.920 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.518 OF SAID CITY BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PRO- PERTY IN SAID CITY AS A PORTION OF FIRE ZONE NO.l~, be given its second and final reading, The title of said Ordinance having been read there was a motion by Councilman Dennis, that the City Council waive the final reading of the body of Ordinance No.920. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dew, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None Motion by Councilman Dennis, that Ordinance No.920 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, now, Hulse and Phillips NOBS: None Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried, that proposed Ordinance No.912 as amended, ~ntitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, C~LIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRO- PuSED RECLASSIFICATION OF.CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY, AND R~CLASS!FYING SAID REAL PROPERTY FOR ZONING PURPOSES.", be given j,~fl second and final reading. The title of said Ordinance having been read there was a ;:j<..t'ion bY Counc.ilman Camphouse, that the City Council waive the ::'.r:a.1. reading of the body of Ordinance No. 912. Said motion was ~ocondF.d by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYE.3: tlouncilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NC~~S, ~ None fllot:ion t.y C,)\l;;cilman Camphouse, that Ordinance No .912 be adopt; ed. Said lllot1.0l1 W:?'l ~'e(.onded by Councilman Phillips and carried or: Roll Call as fo:.lo~ltl: AYES: Councd 1r.Jen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: Nune Motion by COlIDcilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Hulse and unanimously carried, that proposed Ordinance No.921 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE :)F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDJ:NA~CE NO.257 CF eAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION "l_L", be given ita seco:1d Rlld final reading. The t~.t) e of said Ordinance having been read there was a motion l.,-y COtmc::~.:lI:;:' ~'h:tlli:)s, that the City Council waive the final l'p.ad:'..r:g of 1;11.e 0eoc'i.y of Ordinance No. 921. Said motion was seconr:l.ec'l by Cound.lr.:an Hulse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dowm Hulse and Phillips NOES: None -5- 7-19-55 . . Motion by Councilman Phillips, that Ordinance No.92l be adopt- ed. Said motion \'Ias seconded by Councilman Hulse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None City Attorney Nicklin presented and read the title of Re- solution No.265l entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE PRE- PARATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT 35 INDIANA STREET IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Hulse# that the reading of the body of Resolution No.265l be waived. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Camphouse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The provisions of said Resolution were then discussed, Motion ty Councilman Hulse, that Resolution No.265l be ~dopt- ed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on Roll Call aE' follows.: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis., Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None City Attorney Nicklin presented and read the title of Re- solution No.26S4 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF F1.lOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN WIGWAM AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, THE F1RST ALLEY SOUTH OF DIAMOND STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND NlENUE/, AND OTHER ALLEYS AND STREETS, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF AR- CADIA. I Motion by Councilman Camphouse, that the reading of the body of Resolution No.2654 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Council- man HUlse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Conncilmen Camphouse ,. Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The provisions of said Resolution were then discussed. Motion by Councilman Camphouse, that Resolution No,2654 be adopted as read. Said .motion was seconded by Councilman Hulse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None City Attorney Nicklin presented and read the title of Re- solution No.2655 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTEN'T,rON TO IM- PROVE THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN WIGWAM AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF DIAMOND STREET BETi'IEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BET1!/EEN SECOND AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF FLORAL AVENUE BETWEF;N NORTH VIEW AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, AND SECOND AVENUE BET\4EEN FOREST AVENUE AND LAUREL AVENUE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, BY THE GRADING, PREPARING SUB- GRADE, PAVING, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS, AND APPURTENANT WORK THERETO, AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, AND DECLAR- ING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT." Motion by Councilman Dennis, that the reading of the body of Resolution No.2655 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Council- -6- 7-19-55 , . . . man Ph1llips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The provisions of said Resolution were then discussed. Motion by Councilman Dennis, that Resolution No.2655 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None City Attorney Nicklin p,resented and read the title of Re- solution No, 2656 entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE r;:L"~Y OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT FOR STRFE'r AND UNDERGROUND STORM DRAIN PURPOSES. II Motion by Councilman Phillips, that the reading of the body of Eesc.lu'cioll iiio.2656 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Huls2 &nd carried on Roll Call as follows: AYE.S: COlIDcilmen Camphouse" Bennis, Dow~ Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The provisions of said Resolution were then discussed. Motion by Councilman Phillips, that Resolution No.~656 be adopted. Said motion wes seconded by Councilman Hulse and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None Mr. Nick Pokerjac addressed the Council, requesting in- f~rmation regarding refund of a building permit not used, wh~ch he h'3.i presented approximately two months ago. He was advised the matter was in the Controller's off~ce, Co'mn~j lHll Camphouse inqUired if something could not be 0,;,\')9 c(ln-::e"l.l~.::g '.;he traffic at Duarte Road and Santa Anita Ave'J} tcwporarl1y at least, until permanent signalS might be install- ed, Councilman Phillips also stated he fl!tthought should be given to relief from traffic hazards on Santa Anita Ave.. south- nou~d at Huntington Place. Mr. A. J. Foto, owner of property at Live Oak and Santa !...;',1 tn Ave., requested the Council to give him relief in the matter of the lapse of his variance granted him approximately two years ago, and also regarding the 50 root setback, which will prohibit him from the construction of an oil station by the Union Oil Co., the lease 6n which is ready for signature. Mr. Foto was informed that the proposed rezoning decision on the North side of Live Oak Ave. was not yet ready, that it might be well for him to set in motion his request for a change of setbaclq also that if his attorney Mr. Mitchell would get in touch with the City Attorney he would be advised of certain steps he might take. Communication was read from Anderson and Howard, Attys., returning check in the amount of $800.00 which covered the earnest money for the purchase of Lot 22, Block 83, Santa Anita Tract, and advising they feel a price of $8100.00 is more in line. A 'communication was also read from the City Manager recommend- ing that the proposal of the Administrator in the ~bove matter be accepted and that authority be granted for a deposit of $810.00 -7- 7-19-55 ". .' .. . . in escrow. Motion by Councilman ~ulse, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authoriz~ him to open an escrow in the amount of $810.00 for the purchase of Lot 22, Block 83, Santa Anita Tract. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse" Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None The City Clerk advised that because of an error in the news- paper printing of the call for hearing on the amending of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to signs in residential zones, he would like authority to advertise another hearing date. Motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to ad- vertise a publiC hear!ng before the City Council for the amending of Zoning Ordinance NO.760 as it pertains to signs in residential areas, on August2, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Councilman Dennis requested the City Attorney give. an opinion as to the legal aspects of the Hugo Reid Playground tennis courts problem. Councilman Dennis advised he felt that Mrs. Christine Van Maanan has done a fine Job as the recreation director, and that the City Manager should be instructed to voice the commendation of the Council to her for her efforts. Councilman Dennis requested the City Manager expr~ss in a letter to Mr.Roach of the local press, Mr, Beatty and to the Chamber of Commerce, the commendation of the Council for their work in assisting the Hospital Foundation to meet their quota, Mayor Dow submitted and read a letter of resignation from ~he offic.e of Mayor of the City of Arcadia, to become effective :;ugust 2, 1955, in which he stated he fel:tthe practice of rotat- ing the chairmanship of the Council to be a good one, and with his ~',;" i ;nation this practice would commence. The Mayor announced the expiration of the term of Mrs. ':',:..!.} l.:m Ross as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Arcadia l"qbJ,i.c Llbl..ar:f. ~!i)tion by Councilman Camphouse, that Mr. J. L. Young, 1759 \';:,'\<1,.,:..;111 :\,,I^.. be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Arcadia '?'Jtl:1\: LJ'v:~H!'Y, for the four year term ending July 1, 1955. / Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried o~ Roll Call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse and Phillips NOES: None Motion by Councilman Hulse, seconded by Councilman C~n~hou~e and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, July 2,:" 1955,1:1;; 7:30 o"clock P,M. ~~~ -8- 7-19-55 ~