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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 20, 1956 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, FEB, 20, 1956 The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the above time and place. 'Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting with a salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Farrell. Present at Roll Call: Council: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson Mayor Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Engineer, Absent: Sit_ Clerk o cl man Romero The Minutes of February 6th were corrected as follows: Page 29, 6th item, relative to placing on the ballot an increase in salary :to the Mayor of $50 more than Councilman salary, the vote should be: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: None Page 37, 6th item, relative to Tract 720971, line 5, between the words "land" and "the" the word "but"should be inserted instead of "to'. Page 53, 2nd item, should read "the Mayor stated that Councilman Johnson could act in an advisory capacity on the Park and Recreation Commission if she so desired". The Minutes of February 6, 1956, were then approved as corrected. The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 15, 1956, were approved as submitted. The City Clerk announced that in accordance with Ordinance No. 483, bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk on February 17th, at 10 A.M. in the presence of City Engineer Williamson, Councilman Fawcett and the City Clerk, on bids for supplying gasoline to the City of Azusa for the period March 1, 1956, to February 28, 1957. The Notice Inviting Bids having been published in the Azusa Herald and Pomo- tropic on February 2nd and 9th, 1956. Bids were received from the following Companies: SHELL OIL COMPANY Shell Regular '.1931 per gal. Shell Premium x.215 per gal. SHELL OIL COMPANY Signal Regular",1955 per gal. Signal Ethyl 023 per gal. RICHFIELD CORPORATION Richfield Regular .199 per gal. Richfield Ethyl '.226 per gal. STANDARD OIL COMPANY Chevrol Regular217 per gal. Chevrol Premium 7.247 per gal. 61 7:30 P.M. Flag Salute Invocation Corrections: - Minutes of 2/6/5E Minutes of 2/15/56 approved. Gasoline bid awarded to Shell Oil Co. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Council accept the low bid of Shell 011 Company for furnishing gasoline for the period March 1, 1956 to February 28, 1957• This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero Councilman Romero entered the meeting and was seated at 7:43 P.M. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, FEB, 20, 1956 In accordance with procedures established by Ordinance No. 48, bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10 A.M. on Friday, Februa-r,,r 17th, for the construction of a bridge across the Little Dalton Mash on First Street in accordance with plans and specifications No. PW -12. The total amount of the bid and the Companies bidding are as follows: BIDDER Taylor &, Hoover Louis J. Strona Albert S. Pratt, Jr. Howard B. Gilbertson W. Ragenovich & Company E. S. & N. S. Johnson Griffith Company TOTAL BID 39,333.00 39,874.00 43,747.00 45,500.00 50,100.00 50,600.00 52,000.00 It was recommended by the City Engineer that no award be made at this time, but that the bids be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for further study. The low bid of 39,333.00, being in excess of the Engineer's estimate of 133,000.00. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the study on the bids for the construction of the bridge on First Street over the Wash be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for further study. John C. Mosley petitioned the City Council to review the findings, dated November 15, 1955, of the Personnel Board of the City of Azusa., relative to the decision in the matter of the hearing of John C. Mosley. In this appeal Mr. Mosley requested: 7:30 P.M. Bids for con- struction of bridge over Little Dalton Wash referred to Engineer & Attorney for study. 1 - That the City Council set a time and place for the Petition of hearing of this appeal. Mr. Mosley 2 - That the petitioner shall be entitled to representation, tabled fol-- or oror by counsel of his choosing. 30 days. 3 - That the records and transcript of the hearings be made a part of the appeal. 4 - That the decisions and recommendations of the Personnel Board be -reversed. 5 - That the charges against Officer Mosley be dropped and that he be reinstated in duty and character as though there had been no charges filed, and for such other and further relief as the Council shall deem meet and just in the premises. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the petition of John Mosley be tabled for a 30 day period. In discussion of the motion, Councilman Johnson asked the City Attorney if it was his opinion that the Personnel Board was a legally constituted body. It was the opinion of the Attorney that any action on the part of the Board as it is now consti- tuted would be legal. Mr, Michael Kay appeared before Council requesting final approval of the map of Tract ='20971, The Planning Commission at their meeting of February 8, 1956, recommended approval of Tract #20971, since everything was in order and ready to go except the working out of an Easement Agreement with the Irrigating Company relative to a pipeline on the west end of the propertIr, The Cite Engineer stated that he had been informed that details had been worked out but he now finds that there are some details to be worked out in particular the drainage outfall"under the Spreading Corpora- tion's grounds, Mr. Kay was advised to get all things in order for presentation to e City Council at their next meeting. Approval of map of tract 220971 requested. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 Mr. Arthur Philanalee, ==17 Pionte Vista Avenue, appeared before Council and protested the possible establishing of a heliport in the City of Azusa, stating that it is a noisy operation and a public nuisance. Mr. Philanalee also stated that as of now, Aerojet-General Corporation has made no settlement with him for damages caused to his house by an explosion at that firm's plant last summer. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that this was a private matter between the concern and the person involved. It was suggested that Mr. Philanalee contact representatives of Aerojet to work out a settlement. Due to the increase in territory and population of the City it was suggested by Fire Chief Madison that two regular personnel be added to the Fire Department, the men to be selected from the Civil Service List. It was recommended by Chief Madison that Mr. Clarence Schad, 518 N. Angeleno Avenue, and Mr. Erbert Cordell, 6009 Ranger Drive, be appointed as of March 1, 19%. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief and that Mr. Clarence Schad and Mr. Erbert Cordell be employed on a probationary period, 1st Step, Fireman, salary range of $345.00 per month effective March 1, 1956, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. It was suggested by Fire Chief Madison that the City Council consider whether or not a Clean Up Week should be held in this Cit;, this year. It was the opinion of the Chief that Clean Up Week, as held in the past, has eliminated a great many hazardous conditions. If the Council approved the project, it was suggested by the Fire Chief that the follow- ing Committee be set up: Mayor Memmesheimer City Fngineer Williamson Street Superintendent Brusnahan Councilman Fawcett Police Chief Kendrick Fire Chief Madison The month of May was considered the ideal time for the Clean Up week. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council consider holding a Clean Up Week this year, as has been held in past years; the date of the Clean Up Week to be announced later. The Personnel Board approved for recommendation to City Council the requests of the various Department Heads and of Councilman Fawcett for step raises of the following: 7:30 P.M. Protest to heliport and complaint against Aerojet. Two regular personnel to be added to Fire Department. Date of Clean Up Week to be announced later. Police Department 1 - Gilbert Sheets, Humane Officer, from Step 1 to Step 2, at $363.00 per month, effective 3/1/56. 2 3 4 5 - Edmund Torrey, Patrolman, From Step 1 to Step 2 at $363.00 per month, effective 3/1/56. - Raymond Guardado, Patrolman, from Step 3 to Step 4, at $403.00 per month, effective 3/1/56. - Carl Elkins, Sergeant, from Step 3 to Step 4, at $448.00 per month, effective 3/1/56. - Jerry: Warren, Sergeant, from Step 3 to Step 4, " $448.00 per month, effective 3/1/56. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and Department Head, and that the members of the Police Department listed be raised as noted, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Step Raises granted members of Police Dept. as listed. 67 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 7:30 P.M. Light and Water Department Jacquelyn Ross, Account Clerk, from Step 1 to Step raise Step 2, at $312.00 per month, effective 3/19/56 granted J. Ross Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Acct. Clerk, and unanimously.= carried that Jacquelyn Ross, Account Clerk, Light & Water Light and Water Department, be raised from Step 1 to Step 2 k at $312.00 per month, effective 3/19/56, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Public Works Department Emmet Butts Groundsman -Gardener, from Ste 2 to Step 3, at 296.00 per month, effective 3//56 Step raise Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno granted E. Butt and unanimously carried that Emmett Butts, Groundsman- Public Works Gardener be raised to Step 3 at $296.00 per month, effective Dept. 3/8/56, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Engineering Department John Williamson, City Engineer, from Step 2 to Step Raise Step 3, at $811.00 per month, effective 4/5/56, granted John Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Williamson, and unanimously carried that John Williamson, City Engineer, City Engineer be raised from Step 2 to Step 3, at $811.00 per month, effective 4/5/56, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Councilman Fawcett stated that in his opinion an examina- tion should be set up by the Personnel Board for the Examination for position of Chief Custodian. Councilman Fawcett stated Custodian - motic,. that in his opinion a person should be ready to take died for lack of over the duties of Mr. Stringfellow upon his retirement second. next fall. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold an examination for Chief Custodian This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Fred Wright appeared before Council as representative of Mr. Stanley S. Packham, relative to the industrial Tract 7#21808. The tentative map of this Tract had been Tentative map of presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting of Tract No. 21808 February 8, 1956. It was recommended by the Planning accepted subject Commission that the City Council accept the tentative to conditions. map of Tract #211808 subject to the installation of street lighting satisfactory to the Supt, of Light Department, and the construction of curbs and gutters on First Street in front of the Oil and Solvent Company land, owned by Mr. Peckham. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the tentative map of Tract #21808 be accepted subject to the conditions outlined by the Planning Commission. It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the job classifications and pay ranges suggested by City Engineer Williamson and Public Works Superintendent Brusnahan for replacement of existing classifications and salary ranges in the Public Works Department be adopted by the City Council, in addition the classification of Cement Finisher would not be replaced by a classification in the same salary range. It was recommended that the employees now under that classification be placed in the classification of Utility Man II, salary range #21, and raised to Step 4, which would give him the step increase that is past due. Job classificatiar and pay ranges - Public 1 -forks Dept. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 A copy of the recommended classifications was submitted along with a chart showing the recommended salary ranges and relationships pf the present and proposed positions. Discussion was held relative to the employment standards of classification for Street Maintenance Foreman, Construc- tion and Maintenance Leadman, Park Foreman, and it was felt that the employment standards of the Street Maintenance Foreman and the Park Foreman should be clarified, and that the employment standards should be added for the classifica- tion of Maintenance Leadman. It was suggested by Council- man Fawcett that the City Council adopt those that were O.K. and refer the others back to the Personnel Board. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the recommended classifications be referred back to the Personnel Board for additional clarification and for the addition of omitted items, in particular the review of the Street Maintenance Foreman and Park Foreman employment standards, and the addition of employment standards of the Leadman. This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero ABSENT: None. It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the classi- fication for Utility Office Manager be changed by dropping the accounting duties, and that the salary range be lowered to Schedule x23. It was pointed out that in the employment standards, no recommendation of education was set forth. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the classification for Utility Office Manager be referred back to the Personnel Board for addition of education to be included in the employment standards. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously; carried that the matter of the five year step plan previously tabled be now raised from the table. The Personnel Board on August 11, 1955, and September 6, 1955, submitted a recommendation to the City Council suggesting a change in the length of time the employee would serve between the five steps of the pay plan. The proposed change is as follows: Step 1 -- First six months Step 2 -- Next twelve months Step 3 -- Next eighteen months Step 4 -- Next twenty-four months This change would decrease by three years the minimum length of service to reach Step 5 from Step 1. The method of making recommendations of step raises to remain un- changed, with steps 2 and 3 being given automatically b�r certification of the employee's name to the Personnel Board; steps 4 and 5 being considered by the Personnel Board upon written recommendation of the Department Head. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the five year plan as outlined by the Personnel Board and as clarified by their letter of September 6, 1955. The Planning Commission on February 15, 1956, held a Hear- ing on the Petition for a Special Use Permit submitted by Mr. Max Goldman for the purpose of expanding his salvage yard to include Lots 45, 56, 47 and 48, Block 1, Tract #,8507. It was recommended by the Planning Com- mission that the City Council grant this Special Use Permit to Mr. Goldman for the expansion of his salvage yard to include Lots 45, 46, 47 and 48, as requested. 7:30 P.M. Public Works classifications referred back to Personnel Board for clarification. Class, of Utility Office Mgr. referred back to Personnel Board. 5 year Step Plan raised from table. Five Year Step Plan approved. 71 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 7:30 P.M. Mr. Goldman appeared before Council and stated that he would prefer to use a 2 foot corrugated aluminum on the top of a 6 foot block wall. However, if upon investigation the cost of aluminum is too great, he will construct this Special Use wall to the height of 8 feet with cement blocks, this Permit granted would conform with his present yard located immediately Max Goldman west. (salvage yard) It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that a Special Use Permit be granted to Max Goldman for the salvage yard as requested, and that permission be granted to allow a 2 foot corrugated aluminum to be placed on top of the 6 foot cement block wall. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett ABSENT: Councilman: None A Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Feb. 15, Variance grant - 1956 on the petition for Variance to allow front yard ed Tract setback to be less than 25 feet in Tract #20495, owned by #20495 (20 ft. the Hadley -Cherry Company. It was pointed out that the setbacks) plans were originally approved by the County when the sub- Hadley -Cherry division was in County territory, also in no instance would the setback be less than 20 feet. It was also brought out that a 20 foot setback would be used in order to stagger setbacks to avoid the Tract appearance of the area, and to vary the overall pattern. Many of the lots are 100.31 feet in depth, and the Ordinance of the City, for a lot of 100 feet, stipulates only a 20 foot setback. It was recom- mended by the Planning Commission that the City Council grant petition for Variance as requested. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and a variance be granted allowing 20 foot setbacks to the specified lots in Tract #20495 as requested. This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Chairman Teasley of the Planning Commission, having attended a Hearing held by -the Regional Planning Commission relative to the possible increase of Lot area from 5,000 to 6,000 sq. ft, in the Count;; areas, recommended to the City Council Resolution to that the City adopt a Resolution reo_uesting the County to be prepared re: raise the minimum lot areas from 5,000 to 6,000 sq, ft, minimum lot Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero size, County and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed areas. to prepare a Resolution to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors recommending the lot size areas in the County territory be raised from a minimum of 5,000 sq. ft, to a _ minimum of 6,000 sq, ft. On February 8, 1956, the City Planning Commission consider- ed the tentative map, Study --="2, Tract #22538. This Tract is located north of Eleventh Street and east of Dalton Ave. The Planning Commission found several objections to the Tentative map map, and in addition, several property owners in the area of Tract No. protested relative to the proposed tract. It was the 22538 dis- recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City approved. Council disapprove the tentative map of Tract #22538. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove the tentative map of Tract #22538, Study No. 2. 73 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 7:30 P.M. Councilman Romero offered for its second reading Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ordinance No.497 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REPEALING Fixing compensa- ORDINANCE No. 443 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE tion of City OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES Treasurer COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION AND THE PENAL SUM OF THE BOND OF THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE TERM COM- MENCING APRIL 17TH 195611, AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION AND THE PENAL SUM OF THE BOND OF THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE BEGINNING WITH THE NEW TERM OF OFFICE. IN APRIL, 1956." Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that City Council waive the further reading of this Ordinance. This motion carried unanimously. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson' ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 497 Councilman Ortuno offered for its second reading Ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. 498 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Fixing compensa- COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REPEALING tion of City ORDINANCE NUMBER 444 OF SAID CITY, ENTITLED: " AN Clerk. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, FIXING THE SALARY OR COMPENSATION OF.CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH", AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION AND THE PENAL SUM OF THE BOND OF THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE BEGINNING WITH THE NE14 TERM OF OFFICE IN APRIL, 1956. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Fawcett moved adotpion of the Ordinance, second- ed by Counc=ilman Ortuno. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: Councilman: None and numbered Ordinance No. 498 Councilman Ortuno offered the second reading of the Ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. 495 „ Southerly AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UN- Annexation INHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION District No. 7 DISTRICT NO. 7', TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council waive further reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 499.. T, CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB, 20, 1956 7:30 P.M. Councilman Fawcett offered for its first reading an First reading Ordinance entitled: of Ordinance re: Sales Tax "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IMPOSING A CITY SALES AND USE TAX: PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF ALL FUNCTIONS INCIDENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION AND COLLECTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX HEREBY IMPOSED: SUSPENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCES) NO.(S) 392 & 491 DURING SUCH TIME AS THIS ORDINANCE IS OPERATIVE; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF." This Ordinance was then read in full. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM CHAS, A GAULDIN, SIDNEY McDONAL AND DARLENE McDONALD, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF." Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. Resolution then passed and adopted by the Resolution No. 3375 - Accepting Grant of Easement from Gauldin, and McDonald following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3375 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3376 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Advancing N. LOS ANGELS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING NICK MACIAS, Macias. Meter METER READER IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT TO THIRD Reader to 3rd STEP OF SALARY RANGE AND FIXING HIS SALARY." Step. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3376 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3377 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, G. Tripp, Pro - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYING GERALD TRIPP, bationary AS PROBATIONARY CONSUMER SERVICE MAN IN THE LIGHT AND Consumer Service WATER DEPARTICENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY." Man Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3377• Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3378 - „ Advancing R. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Benshoof to LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING RUSSELL BENSHOOF 3rd Step Utility TO THIRD STEP SALARY RANGE, AS UTILITY WAREHOUSEMAN IN Warehouseman THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT AND FIXING HIS SALARY.'' 77 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3378 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3379 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING MARGARET BOYER, ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT FROM SECOND TO THIRD STEP OF SALARY RANGE AND FIXING HER SALARY." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Johnson. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, 7ohnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Rcsolu.tion No. 3379 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, No. 3388 - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, Eb4PLOYING SOFIA CASAS Employing AS PROBATIONARY STENOGRAPHER CLERK IN THE OFFICE OF THE S. Casas, CITY ENGINEER AND FIXING HER SALARY." Steno -Clerk Engr. Dept, Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: None and numbered Resolution No. 3380 The City Attorney announced that he had been iryCommunica- tion with a representative from Lucky Lager Brewing Co.,and that the representative stated to him that their Company had paid to the State tax money which the State disclaimed and says should be paid to the City of Azusa. The City Attorney stated that the brewing Company is willing to pay this ta- money to the City of Azusa, but did not wish to be held for the penalty payment. The amount of this tax rebate is approximately, $1100.00. Discussion was held relative to the legal claim the City would have bn this money. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to correspond with the Lucky Lager Brewing Company and explain the City's position, and if they wish to pay the tax to the City, it will be accepted, and that the penalty clauses will be waived. The City Attorney reported that he had received from the County Auditor their standard form cancelling erroneous assessment against Jack E. Daley for personal property of $50.00. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the Erroneous Assessment form and return to the County Ruditor. Tax payment from Lucky Lager Co. Attorney to sign Erroneous Assess- ment form. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONSOLIDAT- ING THE AZUSA CITY PRECINCTS 1 to 21 INCLUSIVE INTO CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS 1 TO 9 AND APPOINTING INSPECTORS JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR SAID CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS AND SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF SAID OFFICERS AND SETTING THE LOCATION OF THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AZUSA ON APRIL 10, 1956." Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortunc, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3381 The City Engineer submitted a report of the investigation made by the Supt, of Public Works, Supt, of Light and Water, and himself, of mobile communications.system. The most flexible and comprehensive system was one proposed by the General Telephone Company.; which would be operated independently of their phone systems. It was the opinion of the City Engineer that this system would be the least expensive over a period of years. The estimated cost of this system for one base unit and four mobile units would be approximately $105 per month. Discussion was held on communication equipment for vehicles relative to outright purchase of equipment and leasing equipment. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that Councilman Ortuno and Councilman Fawcett work with the Engineer and Supt, of Public Works, and Supt, of Light and '.Mater, to present a report of further studies and additional recommendations to the Council. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Ortuno ABSENT: Councilman: None The City Engineer showed several samples of street name signs to the City Council. The Engineer stated that the budget for this year was set up to cover placing of street name signs at each intersection of the City. It was recommended that the City Council adopt a standard name sign, as soon as possible. Of the samples presented, it was the opinion of the City Council that the Sign Assembler, manufactured by a concern in the local area was preferred over the others. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for street name signs, specifications to be furnished by the City Engineer and bids to be opened on Frida!T T?arch 16, 1956. The City Engineer reported that economies could be realized if the heating system were installed the same time that the air conditioning system is to be installed. It was pointed out that the air conditioning project re- cently awarded did not include heating, although it did include certain: provisions for the future installation of a heating system. It was estimated that the cost of including the heating system at this time would be about $4,500.00. 79 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 3381 - Election Officer Communication equipment for vehicles. City to advertise for bids on street name signs - 3/16/56 City to advertise for heating equipment for City Hall. - 3/16/56 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 It was moved bjT Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Romero, and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized --o advertise for bids for heating equip- ment to be installed at the same time that the air con- ditioning system is installed in the City Hall, specifi- cations to be furnished by the City Engineer and bids to be opened March 16, 1956. The City Engineer reported that the University of California has announced two courses to be given in Los Angeles con- cerning motor vehicle and equipment operation. One course in motor vehicle fleet supervision will be given February 23rd and 24th. The second course on maintenance will be given on March 21, 22 and 23rd. It was recommended that the Public Works Supt, and other employees in the Public Works Dept, selected by him be authorized to attend these Courses, and that they be provided transportation and reimbursement for necessary expenditures. Registration fee is $17.50 for the supervisory course, and $25.00 for the maintenance course. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Romero and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Public Works be authorized to attend the supervisory course con- cerning motor vehicle and equipment operation and that two other employees assigned by him be granted permission to attend the course on maintenance, and that reimbursement of necessary expenses be made by the City and transporta- tion to be furnished. The City Engineer showed the Council a map of the proposed territory to be included in Easterly Annexation District No. 11. The City= Clerk read a letter from the Calvary Lutheran Church requesting annexation into the City of Azusa of their property located on Cerritos Avenue and described as Lot #10 and the west 260 feet of Lot J/4, Block I, Subdivision 71, Lands of Azusa Land and Water Co. It was also requested by the Church that this property be annexed in an R-3 zoning. It was the opinion of the Council that the zoning of this property should be considered by the Planning Commission. A letter was submitted from 'J. J. Schlange, owner of the Foothill Dairy=, 8145 Canyon Road, Azusa, requesting per- mission to hook into the Azusa sewer system. It was felt by Council that arrangements could be made for connecting with the City sewer through the subdivision to be put in north of Sierra Madre Avenue, and the details of easement, etc, could be worked out. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and the City Engineer investigate and work out details for the sewer connection by the Foothill Dairy. Councilman Ortuno reported that he had received complaints from Mrs. Laura Jones, living at the corner of 5th and Pasadena Ave., and Mr. J. Toscano, 338 N. Pasadena Ave, relative to the great amount of storm waters which ran over their property during the recent rain. The City Engineer reported that the reason for the heavy storm waters was that the flood control charnel broke down in the vicinity of Alosta and that the water flowed over the Lee School grounds into 5th Street and Pasadena Ave. It was recommended by the City Council that the Engineer contact the Flood Control District relative to conditions existing in the flood control channel. 0 7:30 P.M. Permission granted for attendance of motor vehicle & equipment opera- tion courses. Request for annexation & zone variance - Calvary Luthern Church, Foothill Dairy to connect to City serer syster Complaints re: flood waters - 5th Street & Pasadena Ave. Councilman Romero stated that it was his opinion the City should consider once again the matter of installing a main switch- board in the City offices. 82 CITY HALL A%USA, CALIF. MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1956 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City Clerk investigate the possibility of the installation of a telephone switchboard. A letter was received from Mr. James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, requesting an extension of 60 days for the filing of his report on the master plan of development and expansion for the water system. The second part of the report to include an inventory, appraisal and rate study, should be available 90 days after the atlas sheets become available, which should be some time in April. It was moved by Councilman Jchnson, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the James M. Montgomery Company be granted an extension of 60 days for filing the report as requested. 7:30 P.M. Investigation re: telephone switchboard - City offices Montgomery Co. granted 60 day extension for filing report. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bills and Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requisi- Requisitions tions be paid. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3382 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Allowing Claims ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE and Demands FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Romero. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following; vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, I•Iemmeshei.mer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3382 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn until Adjournment 8:00 P.M. Monday, February 27, 1956• Time of adjournment 11:17 P.M. ity Cler ok f Azusa