HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 14, 1956 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Roll Call
Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Also Present; Acting City Atty, Williams, City Engineer
City Clerk
The Planning Commission meeting or. August 8, 1956, had recom-
mended that approval be granted for `-he relocation of a
service station building from Ontario, California, to the
northwest corner of San Gabriel Avenue and Foothill Blvd.
This request had been made by the White Distributing Co.
of Ontario. A bond in the amount of $1,500 had been filed
with the Building Department to insure the corrections
would be taken care of as required by the Building Depart-
ment.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the White Distributing Company
of Ontario, California, be granted permission to relocate a
service station building owned by them in Ontario, California,
to the northwest corner of San Gabriel Avenue and Foothill
Blvd, the Company to meet all -requirements set forth by the
Building Department.
City Attorney announced that he had prepared an Ordinance
placing Tract ,-'8507 in Fire Zone #1, at the request of the
City Engineer and Fire Chief.
Discussion was held by the Council on the advisability of
establishing this area in Fire Zone #1 or Fire Zone #2.
Mr. R. Singleton, County Building Department, stated that
Fire Zone #1 is seldom used in a heavy manufacturing zone,
and that in his opinion if a Fire Zone would be required,
Fire Zone #2 would be less restrictive in the heavy .manu-
facturing zone. It was the opinion of the City Council that
the area in question should be placed in Fire Zone #2
instead of Fire Zone #1, and should include besides Tract
#8507 lands lying to the west of the Tract, designated as
Lots 11 and 12 of Subdivision #2, Azusa Land and Water
Company.
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 352 RELATING TO FIRE ZONES."
This Ordinance was then read in full. Councilman Ortuno
moved adoption of the Ordinance, seconded by Councilman
Romero. This Ordinance 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 O��,dinance No. 515
City Attorney Williams stated that he had had conversation
with Mr. Motely of the State Housing Division relative to
the Lopez property at First and Alameda Avenues. This
property had been ordered razed and the lands cleared by
previous action of the Council. However, it was recommended
by Mr. Motely that Mr. Lopez be granted 30 days additional
after which time the City could move in and complete the
work of clearing the lot. Mr. Motely had explained that
some of the buildings have been moved, but as of this date,
some were still standing and lumber from the razed buildings
was still on the lot.
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Relocation of
service
station from
Ontario to
San Gabriel &
Foothill
Fire Zone re:
Tract #8507
Ordinance
No. 515 -
Amending
Ord. #352 re:
Fire Zones
Lopez property
First &
Alameda
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION
NO. 3445 RELATIVE TO THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF CERTAIN Resolution
BUILDINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN DECLARED A NUISANCE." No. 3492 -
Razing of
Councilman Romero moved its adoption, seconded by Council- Lopez
man Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted property.
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero,
Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 3492
Discussion was held by the Council on the proposed $259Q00,000
bond issue for County Highway Improvements which is contemplated
to be placed on the November ballot.
Councilman Fawcett stated that in his opinion additional
taxes should not be levied against the property owners of
the City of Azusa, at this time, and he felt that if a
majority of the voters did pass the bond issue, the City
of Azusa would then participate in the program.
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that the city Council of the City
of Azusa go on record as disapproving the proposed bond
issue for County Road Improvements.
The City Engineer stated that a Street Deficiency Report would
be submitted to the County covering the estimated allocation
to the City of Azusa of $393,000.
Councilman Romero brought to the attention of the City Council
the :property owned by Mr. Cass, located on S. Vernon Avenue,
which is vacant and in an unsightly and possibly hazardous
condition.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the
Fire Chief for his study and report.
Councilman Romero stated that he had talked with representa-
tives of the Armory and that they were willing to grade their
lands so that it will conform with the slope of the Recreation
Building, and that they will clean up the area around the
Armory Building and grounds. Mr. Romero stated that in his
opinion the city should pave the sidewalk area around the
Armory in order to connect it with the existing sidewalk.
City Engineer stated that the estimated cost of paving the
sidewalk would be $950.00
Moved by Councilman Romero seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that the City construct sidewalks around the Armory Building
to connect up with the existing sidewalks on City property.
This motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by.Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to forward a letter to the Adjutant General at Sacramento,
setting forth the situation as it exists around the Armory
and asking that the National Guard improve the property by the
installation of sidewalks, and also note that this land had
been donated to the State by the City.
Azusa to dis-
approve
proposed Bond
Issue for
County Road
improvements.
Unsightly
property on
S. Vernon
referred to
Fire Chief.
Sidewalks -
Armory bldg.
Atty, to ask
improvement of
Armory propertZ
City Engineer Williamson stated that the County had requested Erection of
that an Ordinance be prepared allowing the construction of stop signs -
stop signs at Rockvale Avenue at First Street, Citrus Avenue Rockvale,
at First Street, and he recommended that stop signs be erected Citrus,
at Pasadena and Sixth Street for east -west traffic. Pasadena
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 1956 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
Ordinance or Resolution authorizing stop signs to be erected
on Rockvale Avenue at First Street, for southbound traffic,
and at Citrus Avenue at First Street for north -south traffic,
and at Pasadena Avenue at Sixth Street for east -west traffic.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen_: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Attorney Williams announced that he had gone over the
Zoning Ordinance as requested by the Council and would recom-
mend changes or deletions as follows:
(a) elimination of the 10" or official zone from the
Ordinance
(b)
delete reference to planned right-of-ways under
Section
9218.50
(c)
delete Section
9218.63 relative to requiring covenants
for parking areas.
(d)
Section
9218.62 relative to parking improvements,
standard
should be set forth in the Ordinance not
left to
the jurisdiction of a Department or Department
Head.
(e)
Section
9216.00 - "B" or buffer zone should not be set
forth as
a separate zone, it should be accomplished by
setting
forth requirements necessary in the zone.
(f)
Section
9216.00 - "B" or buffer zone should not be set
forth as
a separate zone, it should be accomplished by
setting
forth requirements necessary in the zone.
(f) Section 9215.70 relative to lots adjacent to buffer
zones amended.
(g) Section 9214.60 - definition for non -conforming use on
page 7, and Section 9205.00 Page 2 relative to reference
to Ordinance No. 409.
(h) Definition of person as shown on Page 7 amended.
(i) Clarification of home or hobby occupations
(j) Provisions for denial under Section 9219.14 on
Page 40
(k)
Section 9220.00, Page 46, relative
ments to the Ordinance, recommended
as much red tape as possible.
Section 9208.20 - Section 9208.10,
the wording in these Sections.
Section 9219.12
Section 9208.40
to changes and amend -
the elimination of
clarification of
Section 9208.50 - by possibly eliminating the lot coverage
and set up adequate setbacks
(p) Possible allowance in an "C" Zone for labor temples
and similar.
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Ord. to be
rewritten
with
It was the opinion of the City Council that Mr. Iwasko should set changes.
forth in the Ordinance suggestions made by Attorney Williams.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and
unanimously carried that Mr. Iwasko rewrite the Zoning Ordinance
with the inclusion of the suggestions as set forth by Mr. Williams
and present to Attorney Williams for his approval, and that the
Ordinance then be presented to the City Council
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and Nite Lifers
unanimously carried that the request by the Nite Lifers Club dances - refd
to hold dances in the month of September be referred to the to Police
Chief of Police la ith power to act. Chief
CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL. TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 1956
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero
and unanimously carried that G_egory Gutierez owner of the
property recently purchased by the City be granted an ex-
tension of time until September 30, 1956, in order to vacate
the premises in an orderly manner.
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7:30 P.M.
Gutierez
granted exten-
sion of time
to vacate.
It was requested by the Chief of Police that the Personnel Exam. for
Board hold an examination for Steno -Clerk. Steno -Clerk,
Moved by Counc:.lman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Police Dept.
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be instructed
to hold an open examination for the classification of Steno -
Clerk.
The application of ArNetta and Merle S. Cole for a transfer Transfer of
of Alcoholic Beverage License for business to be conducted Alcohol. Bev.
at 138 E. Foothill Blvd. was presented to the City Council. Lic. (Cole)
No action taken.
A request for a business license for retail package liquor Lic, granted
store was submitted by Mr. M. S. Cole, Mr. Cole is taking for sale of
over the business at 138 E. Foothill Blvd. packa e liquor
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett (Cole
and unanimousl- carried that a business license for retail
package liauor store be granted to Mr. M. S. Cole.
Arthur W. Cornwell, Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency, re- Redevelopment
quested that the approved budget of $9,425.00 be turned over Agency funds
to the Redevelopment Agency to be set up in their own account.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
and unanimously carried that the transfer of the approved
budget for the Redevelopment Agency be granted and the funds
set up in their own account.
Paul E. Shad submitted his resignation as a member of the Resignation
Police Reserve Unit, effective as of August 7, 1956, and P. Shad and
Frank Miranda submitted his resignation as a member of the F. Miranda,
Police Reserve Corps, effective as of August 7, 1956. Police Reserve
Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Corps,
and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the
resignation of Paul E. Shad and Frank Miranda, members of
the Reserve Police Corps, and that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
Moved by Councilman: Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero
that this meeting adjourn. Motion to adjourn carried by
the following vote: Adjournment
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Counc_lmen: None
Time of adjournment 9:55 P.M.
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