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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 2, 1956 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL, MOITDAY, JULY 2, 1956 The City Council of the City, of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheii:!ler opened the meeting and led in the Salute to the Flag. Mr. Bob Gilmore of Friends Church delivered the Invocation. Present at Roll Call were: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Mayor Memmesheimer Also Present: Aging Cite Attorney Sorenson, City Engineer, City Clerk The Minutes of June 18, 1956, were approved as written. The Planning Commission Meeting on June 20, 1956, had re- viewed a reo_uest for annexation for a parcel of land approximately 2 acres in area located in the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Gladstone Streets. This parcel of land being a portion of Tract #18971. Annexation was requested pursuant to zoning being placed on this parcel of land of C-4 (Count", zoning) or equivalent. It was the opinion of the Planning Commission that this annexation should not be allowed unless the entire Tract could be considered. Mr. Richard Barclay, 343 Hawthorne, Cal., developer of Tract ,#18971, addressed Council requesting consideration be given to this proposed annexation and commercial zoning for this propert„. Mr. Barclay stated that at the present time, he did not wish to annex the entire_Tract. Mr. Barclay stated that since annexation proceedings were underway to annex into the Cit-,- the property, situated at the northeast corner and southwest corner of Gladstone and Citrus Avenue, it would tend to a more orderly control of the intersection if the southeast corner was annexed also. Upon questioning of the type of conmiercial development planned for the parcel of land, Mr. Barclay stated that at the present time nothing definite had been decided on. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimousll: carried that the City Council favor the annexation_ of the southeast corner of Gladstone Street and Citrus Avenue as requested, and that Mr. Barclay be instructed to forward the legal description to the Boundary Commission for their approval. At 7:55 P.M. Ma7Yo r Eemmesheimer declared a 5 minute recess. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order again at 8 P.M., and announced that this was -the time and place set for Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. The City Cleric presented the Affidavit of Publication giving Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council for this time and date, said Notice of Public Hearing having been published in tile A: -,Lisa Herald and Pomotro_oic on June 21 and June 28, 1956. At the request of Mayor Memmesheimer, Mr. Ferdinand Iwasko, Planning Consultant, gave a brief summation of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Iwasko explained how the proposed Ordinance varied from the present Zoning Ordinance (No. 409) in the residential, conunercial and manufacturing zones. Mr. Iwasko noted that where Ordinance No. 409 called for four zones in the residential area, the proposed Ordinance called for three zones. Commerc.al zones, under Ordinance No. 409, numbered four. Under the proposed Ordinance,there would be two com- mercial zones. M_. i1:,rasko explained the addition of an 110" zone, which had been added to the Ordinance. This "0" zone public lands or buildings or lands expected to be acquired by the City at a future date. An explanation was made of the 341 7:30 P.ps. Flag Salute Roll Call Request for annexation southeast corner of Gladstone & Citrus Public :Tearing on proposed new Zoning Ord. Explanation of new Zoning Ordinance 343 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. ViONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 7:30 P.E. restrictions imposed b-, the "0" zone. Mr. Iwasko.pointed out further that :in the .proposed Ordinance, the M-1 and I? -2, zones called for a minimum: lot area dnd a minimum of lot coverage by buildings. Upon the completion of the explanation of the Ordinance by Mr. Iwasko, Mayor Memmesheimer asked if any person in the audience had anything to be brought to the attention of the Council that had not been presented at.the Public Hearings which were held before the Planning Commission. Mrs. Ann Clapp, 3266 Rowena Avenue, Los Angeles, appeared before the City Council. Mrs. Clapp, owner of the Assets Reconstruction Corporation, which corporation owns or had disposed of many of the lots in 'Tract 18507 located in the southwest part of Azusa in the vicinity of Irwindale Avenue and Motor Avenue. Mrs. Protests to Clapp stated that she was acting on behalf of Mr. Wm. J. proposed Probert of San Gabriel, California, owner of Lots 11 and 12 Zoning Ord. in Tract ¢#8507, relative to the one-third lot coverage by buildings as set forth in Section 99214.40 of the new Ordinance. Mr. A. L. Kirkchuff, 117 S. Grand Avenue, Glendale, appeared before the Council stating his protest to the proposed limita- tion to one-third lot coverage by building in the M zone. Mr. Kirkhuff was of the opinion that off-street parking was not a problem in that particular area covered by Tract :"8507 and that requesting two-thirds of the lot to remain without buildings was imposing a hardship. Mr. Bruce Philip, representing the Metrol Steel and Construc- tion Company, 418 South Motor Avenue appeared before City Council and protested the proposed section of the Ordinance requiring one-third lot coverage by building. In the opinion of Nor. Philip, this arrangement was not suitable for that particular area of the City. I•ir. Philip recommended possibly a ratio of 1 car space for every two employees on the shift having the greatest employment, be considered as a basis for off-street parking requirement. Mr. Chester M. McCloskey, representing the Norac Company, 1700 W. Roosevelt Street, Azusa, appeared before the Council protesting the proposed limitation of one-third of the lot to be covered by building and the 20,000 sq, ft. recommended for M-2 lots sues. it was the opinion of Mr. McCloskey that such zoning would be a detriment in attracting small industry to the City, particularly- the small, clean type of business such as electronics, which the City has indicated it was desirous of obtainin ;. Mr. Ray Fitzgerald, Realtor, 242 South Irwindale Ave., appeared before the City Council. I•sr. Fitzgerald stated that he had sold most of the property in Tract #8507 and that the buyers had all hoped to be able to build as others have done previously. Mr. Bruce Philips again addressed Council and asked if the new Interim Zoning Ordinance that was passed would require all future construction to conform to the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Iwasko stated that the Interim Ordinance is at the present time in effect the neer Zoning Ordinance and that building permitE re issued as they comply with the proposed Ordinance. Mr. W. E. Gladden, 1111 W. Gladstone Street, appeared before Council and asked the width of the buffer strip on the ;rest side of Jackson Avenue. Mr. Iwasko answered Mr. Gladden stating that a 100 ft. R-1 zone plus a 50 ft. buffer zone would separate Jackson Avenue from the M zoning. Mr. B. Philips asked if there is any way to know how long it would be before the Ordinance was passed and adopted. Mr. Iwasko stated that the following steps would be taken. m CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. N'ONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 Council could approve the map and Ordinance as submitted by the Planning Commission, or if the Council disapproved with the Planning Commission, the Ordinance and map would be referred back to the Planning Commission, following which the Planning Commission would study the Council's recommendations and report their findings back to the Council. At that time the Council could accept the Planning Commission's recommendation, or act as they best saw fit. Mr. Don Vitaley, 354 S. Irwindale Ave., addressed the Council and stated that he was the owner of a lot in Tract #8507 with a dimension of 50 ft, by 100 ft, and that he was desirous of building a warehouse building of 4,000 sq, ft. Mr. Vitaley contended that since this building was to be a warehouse, the off-street parkinC would not be a problem, and requested City Council to consider the construction of a warehouse building on a 50 ft, x 100 ft, lot. 345 7:30 P.M. Mr. George Blazer, 918 Dalton Avenue, asked the City Council whether the new Ordinance would affect a building which is already erected but supplies only a minor amount of off-street parking, and would later employ several persons whereby off-street parking would be inadequate. Mr. Blazer was informed that this Ordinance is not retroactive and that such a condition would not be affected unless it was necessary to get a building permit to alter the building in order to make the change of manufacture. The following protests were noted as having been received since the hearings held by the Planning Commission on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Reu Boiu A -Just -A -Door, 333 South Irwindale Avenue, Azusa, Norac Company, 1700 W. Roosevelt St., Azusa Oil & Solvent Process Co., 1734 W. First St., Azusa Metro Steel Company, 418 S. Motor Ave., Azusa Valley Forge, 427 0windale Ave., Azusa Ed Anglemeyer and Sons, 320 S. Irwindale Ave., Azusa Star Paving Co., Azusa Wm. J. Probert, San Gabriel The above listed protest related to Section ;x9214.40 and minimum lot size in manufacturing area. Azusa. Foothill Citrus Company by letter protested the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for a minimum lot area of 8,000 sq. ft. of the land owned by that Company located north of 11th Street, located in Lots 77 and 78 of Sub. #2 of Azusa Land and [-dater Company and suggested that the City Council consider a minimum lot size bf 7,000 sq. ft, for this area. Mayor I%lemmesheimer announced that this Hearing would adjourn until Tuesday, July 10th at 7:30 P.M., at which time the Hearing Cite Council would further consider the proposed Ordinance, adjourned. The Planning Commission reported that a request had been made for annexation with commercial zoning for a piece of property located on the East side of Citrus Avenue and bordered by the Big Dalton dash on the south. This was a triangular piece of property with frontage of approximately 200' on Citrus Avenue, with an area of 22 acres more or less. It was recommended b, the Planning Commission that this request for annexation and commercial zoning be denied. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that City Council accept the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission that annexation of this parcel of property not be considered at this time Annexation request denied. 346 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. I'IOIdDAY, JULY 2, 1956 It was recommended b- the Park and Recreation Commission that additional life guards be emplo,,-ed as needed to handle the increase in attendance at the City- Plunge. It is felt that the increased revenue derived by this attendance would adequately cover the wages paid the additional guards. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimousl-- carried that authority be granted to employ additional guards at the Pool as necessary. 7:30 P.M. The Azusa Youth Program Corporation reauested through the Park and Recreation Commission the privilege of selling sandwiches, cared;-, soft drinks, etc., at the Azusa Recreation Building, and in the various Public Parks throughout the City This reauest has tentatively been approved by the Park and Recreation Commission. A formal Agreement was presented to the City Council for their approval, granting the Azusa Youth Program the concession for selling such items. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson that this Agreement be referred to the City Attorney for his study and report. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. 347 Addl. guards for Pool A.Y.P. reo_uest for concession at Recrea. Bldg. & Public Parks Atty, to study Agreement A letter eras received from the Park and Recreation Commission Agreement - stating that the Agreement between the American Little League Amer. Little and the Cit- of Azusa had been approved for signing by the League & City and the American Little League. Cit; A copy of the application for license for Off -sale Beer and Wine at 345 N. Azusa Avenue, requested b -%r Mr. Melvin A. and Veronica M. Freitas, was presented to the Citl Council. Rev. G. Wayne Pendleton, Pastor, First Baptist Church, located at 405 N. Azusa Avenue addressed the City Council and stated that an Off -Sale Beer and ,dine license had been granted to the Safeway Stores, located at 429 N. Azusa Ave. and reauested that the City Council ask the Alcoholic Beverage Control to reconsider their action on the granting of the license to the Safeway Store on the grounds that the City Council had not been aware of the application for a license through failure of the Cit:, Clerk to receive such a copy of the application for license to present to the Cita- Council. Rev. Pendleton stated further that if the application had been presented to the City Council, his Church would have requested the Council to protest the granting of the license on the grounds that the property was in the immediate vicinity of a Church, being 901 from property line to property line, and on a direct route to and from Public Schools, Public Parks, and recreation facilities. Rev. Pendleton asked that appropriate action be taken by the City Council in order that the license be revoked or that the matter be set for Public Hearing in Azusa, in order to allow the Baptist Church to protest the issuance of the license. Off -Sale Beer & Wine License protested by Baptist Church (M.Freitas & Safeway Stores) Rev. Pendleton also recuested the City of Azusa to protest Council to re - the application for a license for Off -Sale Beer and Wine at quest reconsid- 345 N. Azusa Avenue requested by Mr. Nelvin and Veronica M. oration of Freitas on similar grounds, that it is in the immediate Alcoholic Bev. vicinity of a Church and on a direct route to and from Public Control for Schools, Public Parks, and City recreation facilities. Off -Sale Beer Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero & Wine Lie. - that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Dept. of Safeway Stores Alcoholic Beverage Control that due to the fact the City Clerk by not receiving copy of application for Off -Sale Beer and Wine License by the Safeway Stores and therefore the 'City Council being unaware of the application for license, that the Alcoholic Beverage Control be requested to reconsider their action in granting a license to Safeway Stores at 429 N. Azusa Avenue on the grounds that the building is in the immediate vicin_it-,- of a Church and on a direct route to Public Schools, Parks and Recreation areas, and if a Hearing is allowed on this matter that it be held in the City of Azusa. m CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL, MONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 This motion passed b- the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Ortuno Mr. Freitas appeared before the City Council and stated that his application for an Off -Sale Beer and Wine License was made from the defensive standpoint, in order to meet competition. Mr. Freitas pointed out that the shopping habits of the public today is changed so that shopping is now done on a one-stop basis. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the Cite Council protest the granting of the Off -Sale Beer and Wine License to the propert77 at 345 N. Azusa Ave. on grounds that it is in the immediate vicinity of a Church and on direct route to Public Schools, Parks, and recreation areas, and requesting the Alcoholic Beverage Control Dept. to set a Public Hearing in the City of Azusa, and if possible to set it at the same time of Hearing of the Safe- way Stores. This motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilman: Ortuno 7:30 P.M. Supt. Smith stated that the Water Department had received a request for water service to the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Fifth Street, which is located in the Easterly Annexation District No. 11 nor; in process. Mr. Smith stated that at present the Church is being served from a hookup to the 1" line supplying Mr. George Holt who lives next door to the Church, Mr. Smith asked if the Mater Department would be permitted to extend this line without charge to the Church. Discussion was held relative to the giving of temporary water service to the Emmanual Baptist Church by tapping into the line now serving Mr. Holt's propert-y, It was also brought out by Mr. Smith that if a main line was extended into that area and lands should be subdivided in the area, the subdivider could be charged for his proportionate share of the cost of installing this main. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt, of the Water Department be authorized to install a main along Fifth Street across the Wash, upon the completion of Annexation No. 11, and that he be authorized to gi7-e temporary water service to the Emmanuel Baptist Church by tapping the present line extending to Mr. Holt's property, Supt. Smith requested permission to employ Mr. Frank Alcola as a temporar- maintenance man at the rate of $1.75 per hour to work in. the Light and Water Dept, and on the street lighting project. This temporary employment would be for a period not to exceed 90 working days. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by:Ccuncilman Ortuno and unanimousl carried that the Supt, of Light and Water Dept, be authorised to employ Mr. Frank Alcola at the -rate of $1.75 per hour for a period not to exceed 90 working days. City Attorney Tscharner reported that he had received a com- munication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company in which they offered to sell to the City the land the City wished to acquire for the expansion of the warehouse yards, and that on threat of condemnation the F.E. mould sell this property for t7,500. The City Engineer stated that the price quoted by the P.E. was in line with the Appraiser's valuation. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that this matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for their recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 349 Reouest for Public Hearing Off -Sale Beer & Wine License -- M. Freitas Water service for Emmanuel Baptist Church, Temporary Maintenance Mar F. Alcola Purchase of property I rom P.E. refrd, to Atty. & Engr. $50 351 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 7:30 P.M. City Attornel Tscharner submitted a report on the status of the area known as Northside Park. This area comprised of Northside Park two parcels, one of 10 acres, the other of five acres, the report -- five acre piece being in the location north of 12th Street. filed. Mr. Tscharner Zave the history of the acquisition of this land by the City from the Vosberg interests. It was pointed out that the Deed transferring this land to the City contains no restrictions, but that prior to the issuing of a Deed, the Agreement for entering into the contract stipulated that the area would be used for water-bearinS purposes for parks and playgrounds, it was the opinion of the City Attorney that it would possibly- be well if the City would start action for quieting title. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that this report be filed. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading, Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF Ordinance CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXA- No. 509 -- TION DISTRICT NO. 11" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." Easterly Annexation Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Distract No 11 that the Cit- Council waive further reading of This Ordinance. There being no objections, it was ordered passed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Mone ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 509 Councilman Johnson offered for its second and final reading, Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AXEND- ING ORDINANCE AiUIIBER 194 OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF TEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING FOR THE PEIGULATiON OF THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHIdG THE RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE BY SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 185 IN RELATION THERETO." Ordinance No. 510 - Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Regulation of that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. There being Electric no objections, it ,as ordered carried. System Councilman Ortuno moved this Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. This Ordinance was then passed and III adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, ilemmesheimer NOES: Councilmen.: Mone ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 501 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Ordinance for its second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDiNANCE No. 442 PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 1952". Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. No objections, it was ordered carried. Ordinance No. 511 -- Delinquent Notice on Water Bills 352 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. MONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, P+Iemmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and;numbered Ordinance No. 511 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING H. GILBERT NELSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION." Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Resolution be waived. There being no objections, the motion was ordered carried. 353 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 34'07 - Appointing G. Nelson to Planning Commission Councilman Ortuno moved adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Cduncilman Fawcett. This Resosution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3467 The City Engineer submitted a request for authorization to Authorization employ Albert Crisp on a part-time basis in order to break to employ in the new employee in the Engineering Office; Mr. Crisp A. Crisp, having recently, resigned, would be able to assist the new part-time. employee in the filing system and reference materials available in the Engineer's Office. It was requested that a rate of $3.00 per hour be established for Mr. Crisp. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Engineer be authorized to employ Albert Crisp at $3.00 per hour, for a. maximum of 20 hours per month in order to break in the new employee in the Engineering Office. Public ?forks Department submitted a request authorizing the employment on a temporary basis of Mr. Francis M. Coe as Park Foreman, at the rate of $2.25 per hour, effective as of July 9, 1956. This position being available due to the resignation of W. Homer. Moved by :Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the recommendation of the Public Works Dept. be accepted and that Francis M. Coe be employed as Park Foreman, on a temorary basis not to exceed 90 working days, at the rate of 12.25 per hour, effective July 9, 1956. City Engineer Williamson stated that a meeting was arranged for July 3rd with the owner of the Foothill Dairy relative to connecting to the sewer system. Mr. Williamson asked whether the Council wished the question of annexation of the Dairy to be considered at the meeting, or if the Council wished to stand on their previous agreement whereby 20 shares water stock would be transmitted to the City. It was the opinion of the Council that the 20 shares of stock should be transmitted and the question of annexation should not be discussed. The City Engineer was instructed to submit a report relative to dump sites in this area. Upon questioning Mr. Williamson stated that the person for whom he is working is not con- nected with the proposed possible dump site. It was the opinion of the City Council that the City Engineer should continue with his study and report on the available dump sites in this area and complete his report and submit it at the earliest possible date. F. Coe to be employed as Park Foreman Meeting with owner of Foothill Dairy arranged. of Report on dump sites 354 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL, i•I01,iDAY, JULY 2, 1956 The'City Clerk announced the monthly meeting of the League of California Cities at Ingle;,00d on Thursday, July 19, 1956. He stated that reservations should be made as soon as possible. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Bills and Requisitions be alloyed. There being no protests, it was so ordered. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF T_ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIP.TS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH TIS SAME ARE TO BE PAID." 355 7:30 P.M. League of Cal. Cities meeting Resolution No. 3468 - Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Allowing Claim: that this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution and Demands was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Mone ABSENT- Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3468 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this meeting adjourn until 7:30 P.M., July 10, 1956. Adjournment Time of adjournment 10:30 P.M. City Clerk of Azusa