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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 26, 1956 - CC (2)rc CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 The Azusa City Council met in regular adjourned session at the above place. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Memmeshiemer at 7:45 P.M. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman Fawcett Also Present: Assistant City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Councilman Ortuno offered for the first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXA- TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 11" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Motion ordered car -hied, there being no objections. 325 Roll Call First reading Ordinance re: Easterly Annexation District No. 11 Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading an Ordinance entitled: First reading Ordinance re: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Amending Ord. AMENDING ORDINANCE DUMBER 194 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA ENTITLED: 194 - Elec. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Service Rate: PROVIDING FOR TEE REGULATION OF THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF SAID & Delinquency CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE BY dates. SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 185 IN RELATION THERETO." Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. There being no objections, motion was ordered carried. Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance for its first reading, entitled: First reading Ordinance re: "Ali ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Amending Ord. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 442 PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 3RD 442 - Water DAY OF MARCH, 1952." Service - delinquent bill: Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried, further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution APPOINTING PAUL HAYES TO PERMANENT STATUS AS A JOURNEYMAN No. 3461 - LINEMAN" Paul Hayes, Permanent Moved by Councilman -Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Journeyman - that further reading of this Resolution be waived. There Lineman being no objections, it was ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Resolution be passed and adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett and numbered Resolution No. 3461 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING VERNON HOI24ES TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD." 326 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. 'TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of the Resolution be waived. There being no objections, it was ordered carried. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Ortuno, Romero, Iemmesheimer NOES: Councilman: Johnson ABSENT: :Councilman: Fawcett and numbered Resolution No. 3462 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TITS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, REAPPOINTING MRS. LYDIA WHEELEHAN AND MR. ROBERT S. MANNING TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES." Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of the Resolution be waived. There being no objections, it was ordered carried. Councilman Ortuno moved adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councj_Imen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett and numbered Resolution No. 3463 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: 327 Resolution No. 3462 - Appointing V. Holmes to Personnel Bd, Resolution No. 3463 - L. Wheelehan and R. S. Hanning re- a_DDointed to Board of Library Trustees "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEI'ENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WAYNE N. JOHNSON AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF." Resolution No. 3464 - Approvini Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Agreement and unanimously carried that further reading of this Resolution with W. be waived. Johnson, Engrg. Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded byIlayor Memme- Services sheimer. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett and numbered Resolution No. 3464 The City Attorney announced that he had prepared the Ordinance prohibiting the flying of model planes in the City. Dis- cussion was held by the Council and it was felt that it might be possible to find a location where flying of model planes would not become a nuisance. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the Ordinance on the model planes be referred to the City Engineer and Supt, of Public Works, and for them to investigate sites which would be suitable for flying model planes. ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett Mr. Huston Snidow appeared before Council and stated that he represented the owners of the property on West Foothill Blvd. formerly occupied b,; the Hazelhurst Seeing Eye Dog property. Mr. Snidow stated that since the adoption of the Interim Zoning Ordinance it was impossible for his client to construct additional dwelling units on this property, although there are dwelling units on this property at this time. Request for additional dwelling units on W. Foothill propert,. 328 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 Discussion was held by members of the Council on.the request made by Mr. Snidow for permission to construct additional dwelling units on the property. Councilman Fawcett entered the meeting and was seated at 8:13 P.M. It was the opinion of the Council that if the apartment area of the property ras paved, and that a 4' cement wall be erected on the east property line extending north a distance of approximately 204', that there would be no objections. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TT -C, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 501 PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 7TH DAY OF MAY, 1956." Councilman Romero moved adoption of the Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted as an urgency Ordinance by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No, 508 329 Ordinance No. 5o8 - Amending Ord. No, 501 The City Attorney stated that in connection with the Agree- City and County ment between the City and the County Building Department, Bldg, Dept, it might be necessary to adopt the County building, electrical Agreement and plumbing codes, and after reviewing the Ordinances of the City which previously adopted the codes, he would, if necessary, prepare whatever Ordinance would be required, The Azusa Cit-,% School District submitted copies of the Agree- ment between the School District and the City whereby the School District would furnish to the City $7500 per year for the Recreation Program. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City accept the Agreement and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign said Agreement. A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce urging the Cit;; to continue supporting the establishment of a heliport in the Azusa area. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that he had talked with Mr. Mitchel of the Consolidated Rock Company, and although the Rock Company had forwarded a letter to Mr. Tscharner in which they stated that the Rock Company did not wish to lease land for the heliport that there is a chance of the Rock Company changing their mind on this decision. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that City Attorney 1.1illiams and City Engineer be authorized to contact the Consolidated Rock Company to see if negotia- tions relative to acquiring land for the heliport could be continued. Agreement - School District $7500 per year for Recreation Program Acquiring land for heliport. The report of the City Treasurer for the period ending May 31, 1956, was submitted. This report showed: Treasurer's Financial .Bank Balance - - - - - - - - - $ 676,546,54 Statement Investment Acct. - 5/31/56 Treasury Bills - - - - - - - 200,000.00 Total $ 876,546,54 The City Clerk presented the certificate regarding Petition and Waiver relat_.vc to 1911 Act #1955-8, for the construction CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 of curbs, gut'cers and sidewalks, and driveways as proposed to be done on Soldano Avenue, Pasadena Avenue, South Virginia Avenue, South Aspen Ave., and other streets in the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilma Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed to continue the 1911 Act proceedings as necessary. A communication was received from the Citrus Union High School District asking if any action is contemplated by the City to alleviate the hazardous condition at the bridge on Fifth Street, east of Cerritos Avenue; the hazardous condi- tion was due to the narrowness of the bridge. The City Engineer stated that in his opinion the Flood Control District would improve the bridge at the time the wash is widened, however,'this would not be done within the next few ;dears. It was the opinion of the members of the Council that if the Elementary and High School Districts contacted the Flood Control District, some pressure might be brought to bear to improve the condition. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimousl;; carried that this letter be referred to the City Engineer. Communication was received from the Regional Planning Com- mission relative to Zone Exception Case No. 2491-(1) whereby the Foothill Dairy reo_uested a zone change in order to establish and maintain a cash and carr;; dairy including the manufacture and sale of soft ice cream products, etc. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this communication be filed. There being no objections, it was ordered carried. Attorney 'Killard R. Decker submitted a Petition signed by Fred Heyden, 910 Fish Canyon Road, Duarte, whereby applica- tion is made to the City of Azusa for annexation to said City, the petitioner being the owner of not less than one- fourth of the land in the territory to be annexed to the City, by area and by assessed value as shown by the latest equalized assessment roll of the County. The area proposed to be annexed lies in a n6rthwesterly direction from the present City limits, and includes some land east of the San Gabriel River, an area of 948 acres more or less. Mr. Decker further stated that a description of this property had been submitted to the County Boundary Commission and it was requested by the petitioner that an early hearing be set Before the Planr_inS Commission for establishing zoning. 331 1911 Act - i#1955-8 Hazardous condition at Fifth St. bridge, east of Cerritos Zone change Foothill Dairy Petition for annexation - F. Heyden City Engineer Williamson stated that if the Council desired, it would be possible for the City to take in more territory in conjunction with this proposed annexation, and that he had been made aware of the petition which had just been filed, and a map of the additional area which the Council could con- sider in the annexation had been prepared. If the additional land were to be included in the annexation, it would make a total of 1335 acres more or less. it was the opinion of the City Council that action should be taken on this as soon as possible. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary -Resolution declaring the initiating of proceedings by the Council for the annexation. City Attorney was ex- cused from the table in order to prepare the necessary Resolution. The Personnel Board submitted recommendations for the advance- ment of Gilbert Trujillo from 2nd to 3rd step of the salary range, $383.00 per month, and Mrs. Dorothy Moskus be raised to 3rd step at S 2;.00 per month. It was pointed out by the Personnel Board that the eligibility date for these step raises was as of 6/16/56. CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 Discussion was held relative to retroactive payment of wages. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that Patrolman Trujillo and Steno - Clerk Dorothy i`oskus be raised to 3rd step of their respec- tive salary range as of July 1, 1956. 333 Step raises - G. Trujillo, (Patrolman), D. Moskus, (Steno -Clerk) City Clerk announced that he had been informed that the County Tax Payers League had requested the County Auditor to remit to the Cities, tax monies being held by the County Auditor which had been paid under protest by firms claiming that the property so taxed was the property of Protested the United States government and was not subject to tax money. taxation. The County Auditor desired a letter confirming the feeling of the Cit: Council as to their desires of having this money retained by the County or returned to the Cities. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the County Auditor be notified that the City Council would like at this time to have the protested tax money left in the custody of the County Auditor. The City Clerk stated that Mr. Soelberg had contacted him requesting an informal meeting with the City Council and representatives of the Foothill Ranch, for Saturday, June 30th, at 10 A.M., at the Pacific'Bible College. Mr. Soelberg Meeting of stated he felt that such a meeting could possibly resolve Council, etc. any differences between the City and the Foohill Ranch and with represents other propert„ owners relative to annexation to the City, tives of Foot - Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno hill -Ranch - and unanimously carried that the City Council, City Engineer, 6/30/56 City Attorney, Supt, of Light and Water Dept, meet informally at the Bible College June 30, at 10 A.M. A request was received from Mr. Paul E. Phipps for per- mission to transfer his business license for the Azusa Muffler Shop from 925 W. Foothill Blvd, to 638 North Orange Avenue. Discussion was held relative to the possibility of this being an objectionable business due to excessive noise in that location. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Council deny the request for a business license for the Azusa Aiuffler Shop at 638 N. Orange Avenue. This motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon further discussion between Mr. Phipps and the Council it was brought out that the license could be revoked if the business becomes objectionable in the area. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the City Council grant the permit for the Azusa Muffler Shop at 638 N. Orange Ave. subject to Fire Dept. requirements. This motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Romero ABSENT: Councilmen: None A sample Resolution was submitted by the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee which requested the State Dept. of Public Works to expedite the construction of Azusa Ave. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that this sample Resolution be re- ferred to the Cit- Engineer and if approved by him, the Resolution of the Azusa City Council be prepared in the same manner. The City Clerk announced that he was informed that an Off - Sale Beer and Wine license had been granted to the Safeway Store at 429 North Azusa Ave. The Clerk also announced that no application for this license had been received in his office, as in the case of most other applications for Azusa Muffler Shop -- 638 N. Orange License granted Request to Stat( Dept, to expedite construction of Azusa Ave. 334 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 licenses, and that upon checking with the Chief of Police it was found that a copy of the application had been received in that office, and upon talking with the Chief of Police it was stated that no protest would have been forthcoming from him if the application had been presented to the Council, oved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the copy of the application for Off -sale Beer and Wine, requested by the Safeway Store, 429 N. Azusa Avenue, be filed. There being no objections, the motion was ordered carried. Application for Off -sale Beer and 14ine was presented to Council. This application was applied for by the owners of the Central I-Iarl:et, and the request had been made by Rev. Pendleton, who is not able to be at this meeting, to hold this over until the next meeting of the City Council. City Clerk announced receipt of a communication from the Public Utilities Commission of a hearing before that Board relative to an application for the increase in passenger fares for intrastate travel by the Pacific Greyhound Lines, the date of the hearing to be July 5, 1956, in San Francisco Noved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the notice of hearing on the application of the Grey- hound Lines for fare increase be filed. There being no objections, motion was ordered carried. 335 Application for Off -sale Beer & Wine Lic. - Safewray Store Notice of Hear- ing - Fare increase Grey- hound Lines, filed. The City Clerk read a communication addressed to the Planning Commission relative to the application for zone change re- ceived by the Regional Planning Commission, from RA -6000 to C-4 of a rectangular parcel of land east of Citrus Avenue on the south side of Alosta. It was pointed out that this zone change application apparently had been made for the Soelberg property-. City Clerk submitted a recap of the budget request to the Council. Mayor Memmesheimer requested a final budget meet- ing to be held in the City Clerk's office on Saturday morn- ing, June 30th, after the meeting at the Pacific Bible College. City Clerk submitted a recap of the budget request to the Council. Mayor Mommesheimer requested a final budget meeting be held in the City Clerk's office on Saturday morning, June 30th, after the meeting at the Pacific Bible College. City Clerk announced that the term of H. Gilbert Nelson, member of the Planning Commission, expires on June 30, 1956. Mayor Niemmesheimer recommended that Mr. Nelson be re- appointed for another term on the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Council accept the recommendation of the Mayor and that Mr. Nelson be reappointed to another term on the Planning Comsai_ssion, term to expire 6/30/60. City Attorney llilliams stated that the Resolution relative to Northerly Annexation No. 15 had been prepared. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 15" AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION." The Resolution set the date for the Public Hearing for August 6, 1956, at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M. Application for zone change - lan< east of Citru south side of Alosta. Budget meeting Saturday, 6/30/56 G. Nelson re- appointed to another term on Planning Commission 336 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. Moved by Councilman Romero, that further reading of this Motion carried. unanimously. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 seconded by Councilman Ortuno Resolution be waived. City Engineer Williamson stated "Before you vote, I assume that the Council all understand that, as I explained to you before, i actually represent Mr. Heyden who is the property owner who submitted this petition." Councilman Ortuno moved the Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Romero. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortunc, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3465 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that Northerly Annexation District No. 15 be referred to the Planning Commission and description forwarded to the Boundary Commission. This motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. James Russell, owner of Tract #20971, appeared before City Council and stated that light and water service was urgently needed in that Tract, which is nearing comple- tion. It was brought out that the water situation was being taken care of, and the City Engineer stated that an Agreement had been reached with the Telephone Company whereby the Telephone Company would install poles and the City would be permitted to string electrical mires on the poles. City Attorney* Williams stated that such an arrange- ment might possibly be acceptable. Councilman Fawcett recommended that e. seater cooler be in- stalled in the Auditorium. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the installation of a water cooler be authorized in the Auditorium, at an approximate cost of $250.00. The City Engineer asked if t him to -work with the Off-str will become more active in t Moved by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that to wort: with the Off-street matter. he City Council still desired eet Parking Committee, which he near future. 337 Resolution No. 3465 Northerly Annexation District No. 15 Northerly Annex. Dist. No. 15 referred to Planning Commission Light and Water service - Tract ,;20971. Water cooler for Auditorium seconded by Councilman Romero the City Engineer be authorized Parking Committee on engineering The City Engineer stated that if a parking district is adopted, engineering expenses incurred could be charged to the district. City Engineer announced that Al Crisp had previously sub- mitted his resignation, effective June 30th, and would be leaving at that time. Mr. Williamson further stated that jr; Crisp had recently failed to pass the examination for the Civil Engineering Assistant. He also stated he felt he would be able to employ a Mr. Byron Johnson on a temporary appointment as of July 2, 1956. Engineer to work with Off- street Parking Committee A. Crisp resignation - possible tem- porary employee B. Johnson City Engineer informed Council that informal bids had been Construction received for the construction of a wood railing to be in- of railing - stalled in front of the first row of seats in the Auditorium Auditorium -- at an estimated cost of $900.00. opposed 0 339 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimousl„ carried that the Cite Council oppose the construction of the railing as described. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution ALL0WING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND EMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE No. 3466 -- FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Allowing Claims and Demands Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded b;r Council- man Johnson. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following voce of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Mone ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3466 Moved by:Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Adjournment that this meeting adjourn. So ordered. Time of adjournment 10:15 P.M. I i y C er3T of Azusa 340