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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 10, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1956 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above time and place. Present at Roll Call: Roll Call Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero Mayor Memmesheimer Also Present: Acting City Attorney Sorenson, City Engineer, City Clerk Mayor Memmesheiriier announced that at this time Council would continue the Public Hearing on the proposed zoning Ordinance which was continued to this date at the last regular meeting of the City Council. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if any member of the audience wished to enter a protest of the proposed Ordinance or to discuss it in any manner. Mrs. Eagle, 331 E. 8th Street, appeared before the Council and protested the "0" zone of that property between Foothill Blvd. and Santa Fe Avenue, and between Alameda and Dalton. Mrs. Eagle stated that at the present time it is impossible for any of the owners to do anything with the property under the "0" zone. She stated further that her livelihood depended on her ownership of property in that area. Mrs. Eagle felt that some consideration should be given to the property owners of that section relative to the "0" zone. The City Clerk announced that a protest had been received signed by Eulaila MacNab, Marge 0. Daniels, and E. W. MacNab, relative to the zoning of the property lying to the north of and adjacent to the north line of Gladstone Street, between Jackson and Mira Loma Drive. It was the feeling of the signers of the letter that the entire area should be zoned M-2 instead of part M-2 and part M-1. 357 Public Hearing re: zoning ordinance Protests to Proposed Zoning Ordinance A letter was read from Mrs. Ann Clapp, protesting the lot coverage of buildings allowed under the proposed Zoning Ordinance. It was felt that the one-third coverage by buildings placed too great a burden on the small businesses wishing to be erected in that section of the City (Tract ##8507). Mrs. Clapp submitted a map with a breakdown showing how a total of 850 parking spaces could be arranged on the streets in the area. It was stated that most of these streets were deadend streets and as the flow of traffic was slight, no traffic hazard would result. Mr. Ralph Kaiser, 18337 Alford Street, Azusa, owner of the property at 346) S. Motor Avenue, wished to protest much along the lines of the letter submitted by Mrs. Clapp. Mr. Kaiser was of the opinion that the one-third lot coverage by buildings was too severe. Mr. Kaiser further stated that he wished to e;;pand his machine shop but under the Ordinance would be pro- hibited from doing so, and that it is not often possible to acquire additional property adjacent to the lots. Mr. G. Norman Kennedy, representing Mr. and Pairs. Paul Thorsen owners of property at 0521 N. Cerritos Avenue, requested the City Council to consider, the extension of the commercial zoning to include that which is now considered"P" zone adjoining the commercial zoning on Foothill Blvd. Mr. Kennedy stated that the highest and best use of land was for the most good of the City. He further stated that property at 621 N. Cerritos Ave. has commercial property across the street to the east and to the north. Mr. Vernon W. Sno,.;, 5160 Nevada Street, El Monte, appeared before the City Council to protest sections of the proposed zoning 359 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1956 7:30 P.M. Ordinance. Mr. Snow stated that he had purchased a lot 40' x 100' upon being told the City would allow buildings on that lot under Count;: code, and that upon applying recently for Protests to a building permit he had been turned doom by the Building proposed Zoning Department. Mr. Snow :dished to protest the section calling Ordinance for only one-third of the lot coverage by buildings and the (cont'd.) section calling for a setback of 50' from the center of the street, statin; that this 'mould ruin the area for parking. Mr. Snow felt that having paid a fair price for the property, consideration should be given for the ma_,imum amount of use to be derived from it. Mr. Herman Barnes, 106 E. Wilson Avenue, Glendale, represent- ing the firm of Barnes and Baker, owners of property in Tract #8507, wished to go on record as protesting the one- third lot coverage and the 50' setback as proposed. Mr. Bruce Philip, 914 S. Olive Avenue, Alhambra, appeared before the Council and presented a petition signed by 32 owners of property in Tract #8507 protesting the proposed zoning ordinance relative to the one-third lot coverage, restriction to one-third of the land area used by building, and recommend- ing that the restriction for buildings be tyro -thirds of the land area and _further recommended that the City erect two hour parking limit signs along Irwindale Avenue as that is the only through street in the area, and that the other streets would not cause any traffic condition. Mr. Philip D. Rose, 1039 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel, owner of 4 - 25' lots at 159 S. Irwindale Avenue, appeared to protest the Ordinance regulating lot coverage by building. Mr. Rose con- tended that such restriction would prohibit expansion and therefore nullify the investment which they thought they were making when the lots were purchased. Mr. Claude Patterson, 407 N. M;nte Vista Avenue, with a business at 470 S. Irwindale Avenue, appeared before the Council, Mr. Patterson contended that the two -third allowance for parking was too much and he recommended diagonal parking be put in on Irwindale Avenue. Mrs. Ann Clapp appeared before the City Council and stated that many .young people are buying small industrial lots in that area and that if they cannot plan to expand in the future, this would work extreme hardship on them. There being no other protests, or persons wishing to be heard Mayor Memmesheimer ordered the Hearing closed at 8:07 P.M. The City Clerk was requested to have copies of all protests that had been entered, relative to the proposed neva Zoning Hearing closed. Ordinance, forwarded to member of the City Council. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Study meeting and unanimously carried that a study meeting be held on the 7/24/56 proposed Zoning Ordinance on July 24th. City Engineer submitted a report stating that he had met with Mr. Goedhart, Administrative Officer of the City of Covina, regarding the letter from the County requesting that Arrow Highway be annexed by the adjoining Cities. It was agreed by Mr. Goedhart and Mr. Williamson that it would be recommended to the respective Councils that each City agree on a policy that would place the entire width of Arrow Highway within the City of Covina east of Azusa Avenue, and all of the Highway west of Azusa Avenue to be in the City of Azusa. If this boundary is acceptable to the Council and the City of Covina and County of Los Angeles, it was recommended that the City Attorney and City Engineer be authorized to take any further action necessary to establish this as a Annexation of Arrow Highway by Covina and Azusa CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1955 matter of policy. Moved by Councilman O:t-uno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett And unanimously carried that the City Co..ncil accept the recommendation of the City Engineer relative to the proposed boundary of Arron Highway, and that the City Attorney and Engineer take the necessary steps to establish this as a matter of policy of the City. The City Engineer reported that if 12th S`-reet is to be added to the City's system. of Gas Tax Streets, it will be necessary that the entire proposed length of the street be established as a future City street. The Engineer requested that the City Council take such action as may be required to establish the fact that the Citi intends to acquire the necessary right-of- way to extend 12th Street from its present easterly terminus to Azusa Ylvenue as authorized by Section 37353 of the Government Code, or as the City Attorney may recommend. The City Attorney announced that a Resolution had been prepared relative to the extension of 12th Street for the City Council's consideration. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: 361 7:30 P.M. Proposed extension o: 12th Street "A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE; CITY OF AZUSA, Resolution COUNTY OF LOS ANGEL S, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS No. 31-.6a - INTENTION.THAT TIS EXTENSIOFI OF TWELFTH STREET AS SHOWN ON Declaring 12th THE CITY ENGIDIEEn'S DRAWING NO. 1193 BE ESTABLISHED AS A Street f.ture FUTURE CITY STREET." City Street Councilman Crtttno mored adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Favicet-. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the follow:i.nC, vo'-e of Council: AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, ise-m.meshei mer NOES: Councilman: None ABSENT: Councilman: None and numbered Resolution No. 3469 The City Engineer reported that at the time the contract for Ceanty Gas the construction of the First Street Bridge was awarded, the Tax Funds -- County Road Department approved the plan of using next year's First Street Gas Tax funds to be a.nolied towards the cost of the bridge. Bridge. The allocation_ for the fiscal year 1957 from the County :!rill be $11,go8.47 and it is recommended that a Resolution be prepared requesting the eineire amic unt be applied toward the construction of the First Sheet 3_idge in reference to the previous correspon- dence with the Co :nty. MDved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried tl;at a Resolution be prepared relative to the use of County Gas Ta:: allocations to be applied to the construction of the FI-rst Street Bridge. The City Engineer re -port -ed the resignation of Burt J. Reynolds as part-time employee on the survey crew. Moved byiCouncilrian Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously car=,; _ed -hat the resignation of Burt J. Reynolds be accepted. The City Engineer req-ested permission to employ a replacement for Mr. Reynolds. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously: car:r•aed that the City Engineer be authorized to find a part time replacement for Mr. Reynolds on the survey crew. The City Enginecz^ s,,J Li.tted a letter relative to the Council's request for Dena:ctment Heads to comment regarding the pro- posed Adminisc^at'.-re Officer Ordinance. It was the opinion of the,Engineer that asking the individual Department Heads to comment on s., -ch a r.iatter placed them in an awkgiard position. Resignation of B.Re- hold; Emplo-,ment o: replacement authorized. CITY HALL • AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1956 It was the opinion of the City Engineer that such a :position would aid the City Engineer in the performance of his duties 7:30 P.M. Councilman Romero stated that upon giving the matter more thought, he believed he acted too hastily in voting to refer this Ordinance to the various Department Heads for their comment, and requested that the motion so doing be reconsidered. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Council rescind the motion previously taken where- by the proposed Administrative Office_, Ordinance was referred to the various Department Beads, Boards and Commissions for their comments. This motion passed by the following vote of Council: DYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Memmeshe_mer stated that this matter could be raised at the next meeting if the Council so desired. 363 Comment re: Adm. Officer Ord. Rescind motiz re: Admin. Officer Ord. It was requested by the City Engineer that the basic rate of Jerry Welker who is employed on a part-time basis for necessary carpenter work in the City, be increased from $2.75 per hour to $3.00 per hour in order to be in line with union scale. Authorizatioi Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by CouncilmanlFawcett J. Welker, that the payment of $3.00 per hour to Jerry Welker as car- Carpenter penter be authorized. There being no opposition, the motion $3.00 per was ordered carried. hour. The following personnel promotions are recommended by the City Engineer: (a) CarlosRuiz, from 5th Step Maintenance Man I Promotions to 5th Step of Maintenance Man II at $363.00 C. Ruiz and per month effective 7/16/56. W. Tannehill The first six months to be on probationary in this classification. (b) William Tannehill, from Maintenance Man I, 3rd Step to Maintenance Man II, 3rd Step, at $327.00 per month, effective 7/16/56. First six months to be probationary, and the time for the next step raise to be from this date. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the recommendations of the Engineer be accepted and that the promotions of C. Ruiz and W. Tannehill be granted. There were no protests, and the motion was ordered carried. The City Engineer submitted a report on dump sites which was read at this time. The City Engineer Williamson stated Report on that since he has a client who is interested in the proposed Dump Site annexation, although the territory owned by his client does not include the dump site. Mr. Williamson felt that this report should be checked by some other competent Engineer. Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that this map and report be submitted to Mr. Paul Kressly for his study. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that Mr. Kressly is well acquainted with the water situation and other factors in this area. Dump sites Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno report to be that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and that checked. the report and map be referred to Paul Kressly requesting his checking and report to the Council. Discussion was held on the motion. Councilman Johnson stated that in her opinion the report should be referred to other than an Engineer who had formerly been City Engineer for the City of Azusa. Mr. Weigand, President of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce asked if his Board could contact the Engineer who had been asked to check the report. 365 CITY HALL: AZUSA, CAL. THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1956 7:30 Mr. Don McFarland of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce stated that he had talked with County people and -would like to be able to present some facts garnered from them to the Council. Mr. Alexander Brewers, 617 Greenbend Avenue, Duarte, stated that he felt a discussion of the report should be held.' Mayor Memmesheimer advised that various groups in Duarte get together and have an Engineer, selected by themselves, to consider idilliamson's report and ma' -:e their own report. The motion referring the map and report was then passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Engineer, Supt, of Light and Water, and Fire Chief submitted a report relative to the existing fire protection facilities available in the vicinity of Todd Avenue, north Report re: of Foothill Blvd. and in the area adjacent to Alexander's fire protec- Market, north of Gladstone Street, between Azusa Avenue and tion and Pasadena Avenue. It was their recommendation that a new water six inch main be installed in Todd Avenue, northerly from facilities -- Foothill Blvd, to the southerly limits of the Consolidated vicinity Rock property-, thence easterly over an easement (to be acquired) of Todd to a junction where the existing stub end at the northerly Avenue terminus of Loren Ave. It was further recommended that at the time the water and fire protection facilities had been improved, the City would be justified �n instituting proceed- ings under the Streef, Opening Act of 1903 to insure that both Todd and Loren Avenues become improved and dedicated public streets. In the vicinity of Aleyander's Market, was recommended that the existing line in Azusa Avenue be extended southerly to Gladstone Street and then extended easterly in the north parkway of Gladstone to Pasadena Avenue and then northerly to the intersection of Russell Street. Moved by Councilman_ Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Engineer and the Supt, of Light and Water prepare an estimate of cost of the water and fire protection facilities for presentation to the Council. With no objections the motion was ordered carried. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STEP RAISES OF Resolution DOROTHY MOSKUS AS STENO -CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE No. 32:70 - GILBERT TRUJiLLO AS PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." Step Raises D. Moskus Councilman Johnson moved that further reading of the Reso- G. Trujillo lution be waived, seconded by Councilman Romero. Motion was then ordered carried. Councilman Romero moved adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Johnson. This Resolution. 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. 3470 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF TI_TE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS No. 3471 - ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM VELMA Accepting MAE WEST AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF." Grant Deed Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero Velma Mae that further reading of this Resolution be waived. No West objections, it was so ordered. 366 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1956 Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett,, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Mommeshei mer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3471 7:30 P.M. 367 The City Attorney announced that he had received a Notice of a Hearing by the State Compensation Insurance, relative to Hearing by the injuries received by George Fox, Jr. when he was working State Comp. with the Light Department. It was the opinion of the Atty. Ins, re: that there was no need for City representation at this case. G. Fox, Jr. The City Attorne-- stated that he had prepared a proposed Contract between the A.Y.P. and the City, which was referred to him at the previous meeting. The contract was then read Contract to the Council. A.Y.P. and Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero City of and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign Azusa this Agreement between the A.Y.P. and the City. The Budget as amended by meetings held by the Council was considered at this time. Unofficial figures released by the County showed the assessed valuation of the City as $20,381,570. In preparing the budget figures the valuation for the City )3udget was estimated at 520,530,000.00., a decrease of ;n148,430.00. Summary for The budget as proposed shows revenues accruing to the General 195'0-57 Fund in the amount of :k83-'!-,086.00. Budget requests of 1776,090.00, excess of 557,996.00. The total estimated revenues for all funds 52,118,103.00. Budget requests $2,033,728,00, excess for all ft-nds 584,375.00. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Council adopt the Budget Summary for the _'iscal year of 1956-57 as prepared and sub- mitted. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that a copy of the Budget be published in the newspaper. No opposition, this ;notion was ordered carried. A request for a business license to operate a cafe selling Beer and Wine at 112 E. Foothill Blvd, was presented by Mr, and Mrs. John Donaldson, 482 Palm Drive, Arcadia. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that a license for the Cafe be granted to Mr, and Mrs. Donaldson subject to fullfilling of necessary requirements of the Health, Fire and Police Departments. A copy of the application for transfer of On -Sale Beer and Wine License to Mr. and Mrs. John Donaldson at 112 E. Foothill Blvd., was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the notice of the application for transfer be filed. No protests, the motion was ordered carried. A letter was submitted from the Supt, of Light Dept., V. D. Smith, relative to the power service at the new Elementary School be erected on the east side of Citrus Avenue, between Gladstone Street and Baseline Street. It was pointed out that this newly annexed area is being served by the Southern California Ecison Company and that the cost to the City to extend the line to this particular School would be costly. It was recommended by the Supt, that the Edison Company serve the School at this time until the City of Azusa takes over the electrical distribution facilities in that area. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Supt. of the Light Department be accepted and that the Mayor be Budget to be published. License granted -- Off-Sale Beer and Win Donaldson Application for transfer Beer & %Tine Lic. - Donaldson ordered file( Edison Compar to serve Elementary School on Citrus Ave. 5TITOC Lv= CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1956 authorized to sign the letter granting the Edison Company permission to serve this new Elementary School. Supt. Smith of the Light Dept, submitted a letter stating that the General Telephone Company could not get a work order through for a minimum of six weeks for setting poles in Tract #20971, so that the Light Dept, could string wires for this tract. Supt. Smith asked if some tray could be found whereby the Light Dept, could be authorized to go ahead and install the poles for this Tract. Upon questioning George Adams, acting for Supt. Smith stated that the labor costs for setting the poles would approximate $100 per pole. Attorney Sorenson stated that if the subdivider would re- imburse the City for the cost of the.poles, it would be possible for the City forces to do the work. Discussion was held on the manner by which the fastest service for the installation of the poles could be had. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and representa- tives of the Light Dept, contact subdivider of Tract 7#'20971 to see if an agreement can be worked out between the City and the subdivider, whereby the City will make the installation of the poles if the subdivider deposits the cost of the in- stallation with the City, and to point out the alternative he will have whereby this project could be put out to bid, and if the bid received was higher than that which was estimated it would cost the City, then the City would be able to make the installation on a forced account, or the subdivider could wait until such time as the Telephone Company has in- stalled their poles. Mr. Earl and Winifred Spaeth requested a business license to operate the Fireside Liquor Store located at 633 E. Foothill Blvd. The City Clerk stated that as of now the copy of the application for transfer of the license had not been received. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the Citi* Council grant a business license to the Fireside Liquor, 633 E. Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the request by the Canyon City Hotel to have the business license based on the average of rooms rented not be allowed, and that the Hotel be advised that the neer Ordinance was in effect and would have to be complied with. There being no objection, this motion was ordered carried. A request was received from Azusa Properties, Inc, by Ben Krems,for an extension of a Variance granted to that corpora- tion on April 16, 1956, from C-1 to C-3 zone for the erection of a bowling alley on a portion of their property. Moved by Councilran Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that an extension of the Variance previously issued be Sranted to the Azusa Properties, Inc. in conformance with Ordinance No. 409. A copy of the application recently filed with the Public Utilities Commission for a general rate increase was sub- mitted by the Southern Counties Gas Company. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously harried that this application be referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation. City Engineer i4illiamson stated that the Minutes of the Meeting of June 26th did not make reference to the fact that he had advised file City Council that he had a client interested in the Northerly Annexation District No. 15 and requested that the Minutes show this statement. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the statement of Mr. Williamson be included in the Minutes of June 26th. 369 7:3o P.P. Lighting Facilities Tract 20971 Busines Lie. granted Fireside Liquor ]Store Canyon City Hotel request denied. Extension of Variance, Azusa Properties, Inc. Application for rate increase - So. Counties Gas Co. Correction to Minutes of 6/26/56 CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1956 Councilman Johnson offered the follo:-ring Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF i,IHICH TIEEF SANT' ARE TO BE PAID." Councilman Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmen Ortuno. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote.of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Ifemmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution_ No. 3472 7:30 P.M. The City C1erI_=.vas instructed to contact the Library Board relative to the time -which Mr. Snyder, a member of the Board was to be gone on vacation. It was noted that Mrs. Culver, member of the Planning Commission requested a six -months Leave of Absence, and in the opinion of the Council the Board should not be without an active member for this length of time. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk notify Mrs. Culver that when her Leave of Absence starts the Council would request her resignation, and that upon her return consideration would be given on any future openings. 371 Resolution No. 3472 - Allowing Claims and Demands Mr. Snyder (Library Bd.; vacation Mrs.Culvez Pl. Comm. 'o mo. absence Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:20 P.II. Adjournment G/Ulty Clerk of Azusa 372