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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 1956 - CC91 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVF14BER 199 1956 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Father filbert J. Duggan, St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson Romero, Memmesheimer Absents Atty. Williams Also Presents Actg. City Engineer, City Clerk Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1956. 7130 P.M. Flag Salute Invocation Correction in the first paragraph in which the words "Mayor Additions Memmesheimer" shall read Mayor Pro Tempore Ortuno"e and correc- tions to The time of Atty. Williams entering the meeting was omitted* minutes of Atty. Williams entered the Council Chamber at approximately 8,50 PM. 11-5-56 Councilman Johnson requested the stated amounts of funds to be included in the minutes as read with regardj`d the financial ell statement of the First National Bank of Azusa -as of June 3091956, which are as followsf Capital Funds, 6100p, 1 Surplus Funde, 6100,000.00 and Undivided Profits $134,446i. Councilman Johnson called attention to t1W statement made on Page 3, paragraph 9.whieh read as followat'."it was determined that regular meetings were held under reeolut"k&". The resolution Passed by Ccnmunity Redevel n..t A fic3changing the date of meetings was.dated October 1956.$4hd this was the first reso- lution passed by the Agency. The statement quoted above was based on the resolution passed bi Council authorizing the Agency, as such, and dated November, 1955. There being no further corrections or additions, minutes were ordered approved as corrected. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of November 13, 1956, Page 3 containing the following,sstatement,"Atty: Willians re- quested Council'ae;to'�their he ling in the impending lawsuit" should be corrected to read- "Atty. Williams requested Council as to their feeling in the impending court action.! There being no further corrections or additions, the minutes were ordered approved as corr@cted. Due to the absence of Atty. Williams at this time, certain matters were tabled until later in the evening when it was expected Mr. Williams would be present. City Administrator asked the feeling of Council regarding the issuance of licenses to organizations for sale of Christmas trees. A request was submitted by the Cruisers organization which is affiliated with the National Hotrod Association, a non-profit organization. Moved by Councilman Ortuno,•seconded by Councilman Fawcett.and unanimously carried, that licenses be issued to`.non-profit groups or organizations without charge subject to fire department inspection and approval.. Letter was read from T. B. Thomson, newly appointed Civil Defense, Director, expressing appreciaiion`and stating the.need for office, space and equipment. Several locations were'suggested. 'City`Ad- ministrator advised Council'of the availability of space in the Scout Hall provided certain repairs and improvements were made at an approximate cost of 8150 to $200. Corrections to minute's of 11-13-56 Christmas tree license issued to non-profit organization-, Civil Def enr + needs re- quested.by Director Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unani- mously carried, that recommendation be accepted and available appace utilised in the Scout Hall= also such repairs_as are necessary be made by the Public Works -Department. 92 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFO:NIA MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 1956 Page 2 In the matter of office equipment for the Civil Defense office it was noted that the budget would cover needed items. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, the City Administrator be authorized to purchase filing cabinet with lock, typewriter and other necessary itsme for the office of Civil Defense. tter was read from Squire West stating he was authorized to sell ertain property owned by Mr. E.H. Kreidt and asking &'2,775.00 Ofchase price. This property to be considered in the opening up Twelfth Street. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and Unanimously carried, this matter be referred to the Administrator and Engineer for study and report. getter from John M. Pon requesting the consideration of Council in the matter-cf selling a city -owned lot on Coney Avenue. Check in the amount of ;3100.00 deposit was inclosed; and mention made re- garding the payment of a 5% commission by the City. Koved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, that Xr. Pan be advised the property is not available at this time. Aotion was carried by the following votes kyes: Councilmen Fawcett, Romero, Memmesheimer Noess Councilmen Ortuno, Johnson ibsents None Report submitted by the Azusa Public Library covering period rrom June 30, 1955 to June 30, 1956'stating number of patrons asing hte Library, number of books circulated, new books pur- nhased$ registrations and also.Financial Statement coveriag�- the same period of time. _owed by Councilman Ramero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, communication be filed. ?equest has been made by Roy L. Nelsoni of Palm Drive, that this be rsde a public road. A petition, signed by six property owners, also :aquested that Palm Drive be accepted as a City street. City Ad- rinistrator advised the availability of purchasing the property now ging used as'a private road and tax delinquent, for a nominal fee. Liscussion was held on the necessity of having additional land dedi- cated in order to widen the road .and the possibility of owners agree- ILg to do this. Meed by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unani- mcnsly carried, this be referred to City Administrator and Actg. City Enineer to investigate and report on the possibility of widening am extending the street. Recpest was made by Rev. Johnson of the Fourequare Church to have the use of the Civic Auditorium on an occasional Sunday evening for the purpose of lectures or'special programs. City Administrator asked Council to establish policy on granting permtesion for the use of the auditorium. Moved. by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, permission be granted for occasional use of auditorium, with janitorial services to be paid by rentees Counci;nan Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOWTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELFCTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BE- TWEEN THS CITY OF AZUSA AND FLOYD W. JOHNSON AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO 6IGN AND THE CITY CLERK 'TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by douncilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, that further reading be waivedt There being no objections, motion, so ordered. 1. Moved by Councilman Ortuhoi seconded by Councilman Romero, this resolution be passed and adopted. The resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYESs Counci.lmens Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson,'Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None ' Absent: None and numbered Resolution No: 3540. Purchase of Civ. Defense equipment approved Request to sell prop. to city for street pur• poses-S.We.* Request to buy City owned prop. denied Library report Request thLt Palm Dr. be- come public street Request fo use of and Foursquare Church RESOLUTION No. 354o- Elec. Energy:• 93 94 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1956 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Letter from Supt. Smith advising Council of the employment of William McMillan as journeyman lineman in the^.Light Wm.McMillan Department at the fifth step of pay range, effective date employed as November 5, 1956. lineman Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman and so ordered, that letter be filed. Administrative Officer suggested to the Council that 'the employment of personnel, and step advances, be made by Council motion without the need of preparing a resolution. Elimination It was unanimously agreed that future hiring of all personnel of resolutions be done by Council motion. There being no objections, it was on personnel so ordered. employment and raises in pay It was reported by Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Dept., that new street lights have been installed and completed on Alameda Avenue from let Street to 5th Street and from Sante New street Fe to 11th Street; Alameda Avenue.now being completely lighted. lights install:' Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, on Alameda Av6, and so ordered, report be filed. Letter from Mr. William Kirkgaard relative to his acceptance of the position of City Engineer and requesting consideration of Council to raising the -;beginning salary from the first to Request for the third step. pay raise - Discussion was'held on the coming salary survey being made Kirkgaard and it was felt that this position, being included in the survey, would be considered at that time. City Administrator to notify Mr. Kirkgaard accordingly. Councilman Romero requested that the Light Department rush the installation of lights on streets where the poles were already in place. It was mentioned in the discussion that the light department Request for is already ahead of schedule, despite the shortage of linemen, faster street and this would entail,.the payment of overtime in order to light installa. speed up street light installations. No action taken. tions Letter from Engineer Williamson recommending the installation of stop signs as follows: Stop signs 1. Intersection of 8th and Georgia Streets stopping west authorised bound traffic on 8th Street entering Georgia. 2. Intersection of Orange Avenue and Paramount Street, stopping south -bound traffic on Orange entering Paramount. 3. Intersection of Vernon Avenue and 10th Street, stopping west- bound traffic on 10th Street entering Vernon. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary legislation to establish stop signs at the inter- sections as recoinended. Request was made by Engineer Williamson to employ a part time draftsman in the enginee6ing department, and recommending the employment of'Willism H. Robinson at the rate of 8$1,.85 her hour. Moved by Councilman Rawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and Employment of unanimously carried,`recommendatiori be accepted and William H. part-time Robinson employed as pert -time draftsman at.$i.85 per hours. draftsman - Robinson Engineer Williamson submitted recommendation that Mr. D. Jackson ,Faustman of Sacramento, be selected to submit'a formal proposal in connection with performing the necessary engineering work for the parking ji district, Mr. Faustmen's name waa'on the list of qualified traffic engineers submitted by J.B. Hanauer & Company. Authorise pro - Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and posal from traf vnanimously `carried, that Mr. Faustman be requested to submit fic engineer A formal proposal for the necessary engineering work in con- nection with the proposed parking district.. M O a 97 CITY HALL. AZUSA, CALIFOr(NIA MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 1956 7130 P.M. Page 4 A progress and cost report onothe.Foothill Blvd;, sewer, on work completed to date was submitted.by Engineer Williamson, giving 010,659.51 as total expenses of labor, equipment rental, material and miscellaneous, as compared with contrac- Foothill Blvd. toms low bid of $21,060.00. sewer progress Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and report given so ordered, report be filed. Letter signed by City Administrator, Engineer Williamson and Public Works Supt. Brusnahan stating that, upon investigation, the area at 1st and Virginia Streets recommended as a recrea- tional area, would meet all necessary requirements and also Recommendation.: recommending the following requirements be met by the quarter for midget midget Association before using this area: tract 1. Their incorporation. 2. Their furnishing the City with proper insurance. 3. The establishment of a City official to be responsible and have authority for this area. Moved by Councilman-Ortuno, secondedby Councilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried, recommendations be ac`cepted_as„stated, permitting operation of quarter midget -track upone;complying with specified requirements. Discussion was held bn..the removal"o£,existng"buil'ding and the urgent need for storage space -plus the need for a sprinkling system to be installed. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by.Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, Administrative Officer to submit report on cost of sprinkling system installation at the next Council meeting. It was recommended by:the City Administrative Officer, Engineer Authorize Williamson and Supt: of Public Work's iiiat�public restrooms be construction constructed in the area at First aa'd Virginia Avenue because of public rest - of the varied groups using this recreational area; and that rooms -1st & Vi= screen plantings be made along the easterly and southerly fences. The need for such a building was agreed upon, and approximate cost quoted by Public -Works Supt. Brusnahan was between $1000 and X1200. Moved by Councilman Fawcetii seconded -by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, the Public Works Department.be auth- orized to construct 2 concrete block iestrooms, and plantings to be placed as recommended. Attorney Williams entered the Council chambers at this time,. 9:00_`P.M. A list of playground equipment was submitted for approval of pur- chase, recommended by the Park Commission, at a total coat of $1500.00. This equipment to be'lnstalled in Memorial, Slauson and North Side Parks. Moved by Councilman'Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that purchase be authorized for the equip- ment as recommended and charged to the Park Department. At this time the matter of the-proposeheliportsite was discussed. Mr. Decker stated the difficulty in obtaining agreement from the Los Angeles Airways to pave the proposed site. He further stated, if the City wished, it would be free to pave the siie`and thus remove the present obstacle in the.way of agreement. The City, however, also faces the problem of relocating certain utility poles, which would mean obtaining easements from adjacent property owners. Mayor Memmesheimerirecommendea additional time be allowed to endeavor to obtain private'funds'for. this paving. Further consideration to be given this matter at'the next regular meeting. Purchase of Playground equipment authorized Heliport site discussed With regard to the property previously condemned by the State Housing Administration on Alameda Avenue at First Street, it was Clearing of determined that this'property has not been cleared of the accumi- condemned prop, lation of rubbish'left after'the buildings had been demolished. to be author - City Admin istrator,to'contact Mr. Motley%regarding the use of ized City forces to' clear this property. I CITY HALL AZUSA, CFLIFORNIA MONDAY NOVEMBER 199 1956 7130 P.M. Page 5 At the request of Mr. Fred.S.;.-,Heyden and upon'.investigation and hearings, the Planning Commission recommends the granting of a Special Use Permit for the following purpose: Special Use Excavation and removal of rock, sand and gravel; operation of Permit -Site 1 rock plant; rock crusher plant; operation of ready -mix concrete plant; asphalt plants this property being located in the moun- tainous area west of San Gabriel River and included within the Annexation District No. 15. It was recommended that the follow- ing conditions be placed on the Special Use Permit: 1• The site of all operations shall be'.completely enclosed by a'- chain link fence at least six feet in height. 2. All primary rock crushing operations shall be underground; and all operations shall be donducted in compliance with all require- ments of the Air Pollution Control District. 3. Access roads shall be hard surfaced or wet down while in use. 4. Access from Fish Canyon Abad shall be limited to the first 200 ft north from Huntington Driver 5. Waste material excavated shall be used for land reclamation purposes. 6. All operations on the site shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 A.M. acid 1Os00 P.M. of any day except in case of public emer- geney. 7. The'City of Azusa shall have the right to use any private roads developed for access to site, subject to a joint maintenance agreement on any roads so used. At,the request of Fred S. Heg+:2e$ • g - „ and upon investigation and hearings, the Planning Commission recommends the granting of a Special Use Permit for the following purposest Excavation and removal of rock, sand and gravel; operation of rock plant; rock crusher plant; operation of Beady -mix concrete plant, said uses subjeot to the following conditions: 1. An 8 -ft high concrete slab fence shall be erected on the westerly boundary from the southwest corner 600 ft. north; the remainder of the perimeter to be fenced as specified by County of Los Angeles Ordinance No. 5307. 2. A11 rock -crushing operations shall be underground, and all operations to be conducted in compliance with all requirements Special Use of the Air Pollution District. rermit-Site 2 3. No blasting shall be used. h. The area between the fence and surrounding roads shall be landscaped and maintained. 5. Access roadsishall be hard surfaced and maintained. 6. Access from Fish'Canyon Road shall be limited to the first 200 ft. north from Huntington"Drive. 7. There will be no asphalt plant, either hot -mix or cold -mix. 8. Excess material excavated -shall be recleimed as fill in the pit. 9. An agreement shall be made with the City of Azusa, allowing disposal of non-organic solids, the wording to be in accordance with the present agreement with the Azusa Rock Products Company. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the City Attorney and Mr. Heydents attorney, Mr. Decker be ins- tructed to draw resolution incorporating specified conditions for each site. The motion was carried by -the following votes AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilman Johnson Absents None It wid requested by Mr. and Mrs. Gunther K. Firmer that the following protest be recorded: *"de the undersigned, protest the permission of the special use permit requested by Fred Heyden'to operate a rock quarry, a ready -mix plant and an asphalt'iplant for'the following reasons: The dust and noise that IS a part of the mining operating of such a plant. The devalua- tion of all property of home owners in the vicinity. " Signed by 2l_property owners on Fish Canyon Road and Bashor Street. Mr. and Mrs. Pirner personnally addressed Council requesting the hours of Operation be decreased to possibly 12 hours per day. The area of Site No. 2.is located in the south-westerly portion of Annexation District No. i5 and is adjacent to.Fish Canyon Road on the east side and north of Huntington Drive. 100 t. CITY HALL AZUSA$ CALIFORNIA MONDAY NOVhi4&R 19, 1956 7:30 PM Page 6 Relative to the escrow instructions for the transfer of certain city -owned property being sold to the Machinist's Union, it was determined that an incorrect amount of escrow fee was quoted. This to be checked and corrected by the Administrative Officer. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that vity► Clark be auth- orized to sign escrow instructions on sale of property to the Machinist's Union. Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled. - A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 101 Escrow Inst. Machinist's Union Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and so ordered, further reading of resolution be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, resolu- tion be passed and adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOYS: None Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3541. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and so ordered, further reading of resolution be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, resolution be passed and adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYhS: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3542. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3541-RodecL_.. Resolution No. 3542 Wynn Easement A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Resolution No. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and 3543 -Purchase of so ordered, that further reading of resolution be waived. Property-Cal.Inst, Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, Tech. resolution be passed and adopted. This resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Ranerp, Memmesheimer NOES: None Absent: None and numbered Resolution No, 3543, Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYICOUNCILOF THE CITY CF AZUSA APPOINTING TFCMAS B. THCMSON ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE. Resolution No. This'resolution was then read in full. 3544-Apptg. Civ, Roved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this Def. Director - resolution be passed and adopted. ,This resolution was then Thomson passed and adopted by the following vote of.Council: AYES: Councilmens Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnscn, Romero, Memmesheimer NOESs None Absent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3544 Coancilinan Johnson called attention to the fact that the resolution iiid not specify the duties.of the Civil Defense Director and stated ?fiat, in her opinion the duties and the hours, since this was a :;art time offices should be incorporated into the resolution. Duties to be E ovcd by Councilspan Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and specified carried unanimous)y this matter be referred to the Administra- +ive Officer and My. Williams to ascertaih the duties of Civil Lefense Director and the hours, as comparable with other communi- ties and so have stated for. the record. r i 102 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY NOVEMBEI: 199 1956 Page 7 Mrs. John Poetker-appeared requesting approval of Council relative to splitting two lots on the -corner of•4th and Barbara Streets, and facing Barbara, so that one would be facing 4th Street. Engineer.Williamson stated, in his -opinions the Ordinance on lot -splitting would apply to this request and suggested it be referred to the Engineering Department and City Ad- ministrative Officer to determine what requirements may be necessary in this case and what action may be taken. tloved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by. Councilman Romero, and unanimously carried, this request be referred to the Acting City Engineer and City Administrative Officer for recommendation. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.-AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAItS AND -DEMANDS AND SPTWiING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Romero. This, resolution was then passed and adopted by the following votes AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: None 4bsent: None and numbered Resolution No. 3545. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, meeting adjourn untl November 279 1956 at 7!30 P.M. T -*me of adjournment 10:35 P.M. Request for lot splitting. Poetker Resolution 35V Claims & Demane. ' city lek or _Azusa 103 104