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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 13, 1956 - CCCITY HALL A7.USA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1956 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman Romero Also present: Attorney Williams, City Eng. Williamson and Deputy City Clerk The matters on which the Capital Improvement Committee were to meet Jointly with the Council, were tabled until later when it was expected that Councilman Romero would be present. Request was read from Dr. E. D. Cook for permission to build, and have operated, a drive-in eating place at the N.W. corner of Foothill Blvd. and Soldano Ave. It was decided to table this matter until after the joint meeting is held with the Capital Improvement Committee due to the fact that this location is included in the property which is being considered by the City for acquisition. ROLL CALL CAPITAL IMP. COMMITTEE ITEMS TABLED REQUEST FOR DRIVE-IN -- DR.E.D.000K Letter was read from the City Administrator regarding the vacancy of the position of Director of Civil Def- ense and calling attention to the urgency of appoint- ing someone to this position. The names of Thos. Thomson and Sedley Peck were recommended for the consideration of the Council and also the suggestion that compensation be made for the Director's services. CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR APP7 Motion was made by Councilman Fawcett and seconded T.D.THOMSON by Councilman Ortuno, that Council accept the name of .Thomas B. Thomson, as recommended, and that he be appointed to the part time position of Director of Civil Defense, compensation to be in the amount of $250.00 per month, effective November 16, 1956; this motion to be ratified by resolution. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: None Absent: Councilman Romero The matter of authorizing payment for an overall survey,to be made by the L. J. Kroeger and Asso- ciates, of the classifications, positions and salaries of City employees in the amount of $1000.00 was submitted by the Personnel Clerk. Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, payment be authorized for survey to be made and submitted at the earliest Possible date in order to have the effective dates of raises as soon as possible. Absent: Councilman Romero. Request was submitted by Supt. Smith for permission to be given the Southern California Edison Company to serve electrical energy to property located at 200 S. Motor Avenue. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that Mayor Memme- sheimer be authorized to sign letter granting per- mission, as requested, for electrical energy to be served by the Southern California Edison Company to the property at 200 South Motor Avenue. Absent: Councilman Romero PAYMENT FOR SALARY SURVEY AUTHORIZED REQUEST FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY AP - ROVED T n CITY HALL AZU;A, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1956 Page 2 Letter was received from the Inter -Community Hospital regarding the special recognition given to the City of Azusa at the Safety Conference in Sacramento, and commending the Azusa Police Dept. AZUSA POL"k- for their part in attaining the special recogni- DEPT.COPTIFT tion award. FOR SAFET Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman AWARD Fawcett and so ordered, the letter be referred to the Police Department to become part of their file. Letter of protest to any proposed change in the present zoning of the proposed annexation District ZONING PRO - No. 15 (Northerly) and signed by D. 11. Kehler, TEST..BY 3321,Fish Canyon Road, Duarte was submitted. D. H.KEHLER Attached was a petition signed by the property owners and protesting the establishment of a quarry zoning on a portion of the proposed annexa- tion district. Mr. Warren Teasley, chairman of the Planning Com- mission, informed Mr. Kehler of the adjourned meeting of this commission, scheduled for the lbllowing evening and inviting Mr. Kehler to be present. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried, this protest be referred to the Planning Commission. At this time Mr. Cornwell, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency submitted letter which was read clarifying the position of the agency regarding alleged "secret" meetings being held at the homes of the members of the committee. LETTER FROM Discussion followed regarding the publicizing of REDEV. COM. meeting dates, making available the information regarding meeting dates, availability of certain records and the minutes of meetings. No action taken. The matter of the proposed Zoning Ordinance was taken up and various sections discussed pertaining to garages, required number of parking spaces, especially in the cases of unforeseen uses of property. Councilman Romero entered the Council chambers at approximately 8:30 P.M. Atty. Williams called attention to several items that he felt should be considered. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that Section 9230.51 (b)10'shall read: ZONING ORD, "provided, however, each industrial and manufact- CHANGES uring site shall have a mimimum of six (6) parking RECOMMENDED spaces. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Ortuno Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that the proposed Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Planning Com- mission for further study, and with the following changes to be incorporated: ZONING ORD. The definition of the term "Garage, private" shall PLANNING RTO mean a construction to be enclosed on at least three COMMISSION sides. r! 0 Page 3 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, NOV. 13, 1956 7:30 P.M, 1. Section 9208.10 (a) 2. " 9209.10 (b) 3. 9230.51 (b) 4. 119231.25 (a) 5. It 9232.60 shall read "One single family dwell- ing per lot" shall read "One two family dwelling or duplex dwelling per lot 1. shall read "For one -family dwell- ings in any R -la zone, at least 2 parking spaces in a garage, on the same lot with the main bldg. 2. To read: "For one -family, two- family, duplex, and multiple family dwellings in an zone except R -la, at least one (1T parking space in a garage, on the same lot." delete "or before any member or members thereof designated by the commission so to serve." shall read "If from the facts pre- sented to the Commission in the application, at the public hearing, and by it's investigation".. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance, to be read In full, and entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ordinance BEING A TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE AFFECTING No. 524 - NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 15" Interim Zoning - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, Annex. and unanimously carried, this Ordinance be read in full. Dist. 15 The Ordinance was then read in full. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, this Ordinance be passed and adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 524. Mr. D. H. Kehler protested the establishment of a rock crushing plant and asphalt plant in the portion of Annexation District No. 15, stating dust would be carried by the wind to the nearby homes, noise from the rock crusher would be a nuisance, and other matters which, he felt, would diminish the property values in that area. Mayor Memmesheimer reported on the joint meeting of repre- sentatives of Anaheim, Riverside, Colton and Azusa per- taining to the application by the Southern California Edison Company fora rate increase in electrical energy. He stated the recommendation was made that the cities mentioned hire attorneys, as before, in joint agreement to protest the increase in rates as requested by the Southern California Edison Co. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, Atty. Williams be authorized to attend the meet- ings and report on how the fee is to be paid by each city and the possible maximum amount. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Joint meet.. Ing on rate increase Attorney Williams requested Council as to their feeling Atty. author in the impending Court action, whether we would or would ized to re - it, represent them in this matter. present Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Counci?., Attorney Williams be authorized to take the necessary steps in representing the Council members, and advise Council what the situation is in connection with this. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Meeting and so ordered, meeting adjourn until Monday, Nov. 191 1956, adjo•ir11 at 7:30 P.M. Time of adjournment 10:20 P.M. JjC`ity Clerk of Azusa 90 r J 1 Y. 1 1