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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 4, 1957 - CC193 zu:a California February It, 1957 7130 P.M. Azusa Civic Auditorium Page 1 The Azusa City Council met in regular session at the above mentioned time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer opened the meeting and led in the salute to the flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Mr. H. Hanson of the Friend's Church. Invocation Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero Mayor Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman Ortuno Also Present: icting. City Attorney Williams, City Engineer, City Clerk -Administrative Officer Roll Call Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or omissions to the minutes of the meeting held on January 21, 1957. The motion regarding Annexation of four lots, owned'by Clifford H. Powers, should read as follows: "Mr. Powers to be advised that he should contact the property owners within 300 feet of his laid for their approval in writing of the installation of the medical center, etc". On Page 6, paragraph 1, line 9 the word "Citrus avenue"betWW"to be inserted between the words"on" and "Baseline" Corrections Page 10, item 43, regarding the Special Census, the cost should be corrected to read X2,616.82. There being no further corrections,,minutes were ordered Minutes ordered approved as corrected. approved A petition was submitted containing the signatures of 24 property owners protesting the proposed rezoning of the property owned by Clifford H. Powers for use as a medical tcquest for center, if property is annexed to the City of Azusa* annexation - This petition was ordered placed on file for future ref- medical center- erence, C.H. Powers The City Council having previously authorized the extension of power lines on Citrus Avenue between Baseline and Glad- stone Streets, it was the recommendation of the Administra- tive Officer that the Edison Company be requested to permit Extension of the City to serve electrical energy to the school proposed power lines - to be erected in the vicinity of Citrus and Armstead Street. Citrus Avenue The Edison Company had veen granted permission by the City to serve electricity to the school. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried, that the Administrative Officer be authorized to contact the Edison Company requesting they relinquish their authority to furnish electical energy to the proposed school and that the City of Azusa be allowed to serve the school.. Absent: Councilman Ortuno The Administrative Officer advised the Council that the City could purchase 13 shares of stock in the Azusa Agricultural !Dater Canpany which is now available from a private party at a nominal cost. '.Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried, the Administrative Officer take the Purchase of stock- aecessary steps to purchase this available stock at the cost Azusa Agri.W.^ter Co. :t $5.00 per share. authorized Oouncilman Romero offered the following resolution entitledl :. RPMLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING 11-YRUMEW FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIESAND ENERGY ":',_?TWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JAMES T. WHITLAND AUTHORIZING THE .?.YOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME, Resolution No 3575. Electrical ,Energy - James Te White 194 195 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUAiZY 4, 1957 7%30 P.M. Page 2 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that further reading of this resolution be waived. There being no objections motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero this resolution be passed and adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3575. The Edison Company had requested the City to grant an ease- ment whereby an area of land 1501 by 200 1 located withinthe corporation yards be set aside for the future installation of electrical distribution equipment. The Administrative Officer recommended that, rather than grant an easement tothe Edison Company, an agreement be drawn up whereby this land would be reserved for the construction of their facilitiesp but that the land could be used by the City for storage purposes until such time as it was utilized by the Edison Company. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson the City Attorney be instruct$d to draw up an agreement to he offered in lieu of an easement to the Edison Company, setting aside the required area. With no objections, the motion was ordered carried. Reservation of certain land for storage purposes - Edison Company Mrs.,Laura Jones, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission submitted a letter recommending that James Bres- nahan and hargarite Boyer Nbe authorized to attend the Attendance authorized Annual California Recreation Conference February 24th through Recreati''06 Conference 27th in Sacramento, in addition to those previously authorized Brusnahan & Boyer to attend. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, that Miss Boyer and Mr. Brusnahan be authorized to attend the Conference, with expense in advance of $175.00, which is to be accounted for. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Nose: Councilman Fawcett Absent: Councilman Ortuno It was moved by Councilmam Johnson, seconded -by Councilman Romero, that the report of attendance at the Conference held Report by Mis.Jones- at San Jose by Mrs. Laura Jones be filed. UIith no objections Recreation Conference motion ordered carried. Further discussion was held on a proposal of Los Angeles County Pound service for the City.of Azusa. It was the opinion of the Los Angeles County Council that the County service would not fill the needs of the Pound service dis- City of Azusa. approved Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, the proposal for County Pouad!sarvice 'be filed. With no objections motion was ordered carried. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold an examination for the position of'Humene Officer to establish an eligibility list. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Authorize exam. for ' Humane Officer Police Chief Kendrick reported that Officer Wilkinson had re- turned to duty upon expiration of his leave of absence, effec- tive February 4 1957.' Officer Wilkinson return to duty - it was reported by Police Chief Kendrick that Sgt. Edborg Police Dept. presently on sick leave, had secured arelease from the doctor, and was ready to return to duty in the Police Depart- mente it was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman T-omero, that Sgt. Edborg be permitted to resume his duties Sgt. Edborg return. .lith the Police Department, effective Feb. 8, 1957. With no to duty -Police De;' Ijedtions, motion was ordered carried. 196 0 AZUSA, CALIFORNIA FEBR xAiY 49 1957 700 P. M. Page 3 A report filed by Oity Engineer Kirkgaard showed that the property owners along Palm Drive were not in favor of assuming the cost of nedessary street improvements in order to have the street acceptable to the City as a public Palm Drive improve - thoroughfare. ments Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that theFdministrative Officer and City Engineer contact the owners on Palm Drive relative to assuming the cost of the payments of curbs and gutters and paving of the street to approximately a 20 ft. width, Cost estimate to be submitted on these imements by the engineer. With no opposition, motion ordered carplelo A delegation of property owners from the Citrus Highland and Crown Covina Tracts, appeared before the City Council re- questing assistance from the City in an adjustment of their property tax bills. It was brought out by these owners that the mortgage holders were requesting up to X20.00 a month additional payments to cover the costs of increased Protests by property taxes. The following persons appeared as spokesmen for the owners re tax bills groups Mr. James Samon, Mr. John Graydon, Mrs. Dan Beauleiu, Mr. Ray Perez and Lester Clark. It wasT.the opinion of the City Council and the City Attorney that this was a matter that 'was beyond the control of the City and that the property owners should contact their lend- ing agencies and subdivider on this matter. The group was authorized to hold a meeting at the auditorium on Friday, Feb. 8th for discussion and organization. _,."r The Administrative Officer reported on the investigation which had been made to determine the status of an alley which was purported to have been dedicated by the City and located between 11th and 12th Street at the rear of the properties on the west side of Orange Avenue. The report stated that in 1945 the City would have dedicated an alley in the vicinity if owners of the lot had purchased City owned property at the rear of their lots. However, only three parcels have been purchased, none of which was at the extremes, and therefore an alley could not have been estab- Alley between 11th lished. The Administrative Officer stated that further and 12th Sts. investigation would be made. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that this matter be tabled. With no objections motion ordered carried. The City Engineer requested authorization to employ another Assistant Engineer in his department. It was the opinion of the Administrative Officer that, if a draftsman was available, the appointment of another Assistant Engineer would be unnecessary. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the Personnel Board be instructed to hold an exam- ination for an engineering assistant. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Engineer Kirkgaard gave a verbal report on his attendance at the conference on traffic engineering held at Berkley. The Administrative Officer reported that the property owned by Mr. Lopez located at First and Alameda Avenue has been cleared,tas directed by the Council, at a cost of 3389.75: It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the City Attorney take the necessary steps to have this cost _assessed to the property owner to be included on his tax statement. With no objections, motion ordered carried. ?he proposed Zoning Ordinance and map was presented to the t:ity Council, with corrections having been made as ordered by +:he Council, and approved by the Planning Commission. Dis- :-ission was held on the possible change 3n Section 9231.00. t**aa;moved•by Councilman Johnsoa, seconded by Councilman Romero and so ordered, that the ordinance be tabled until the next meeting. Exam authorized for Assistant Engineer Faigineer's report of Conference Lopez property to be taxed for cost of clearing. Zoning Ordinance tabled 197 .., r AZUSA,CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4$ 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Councilman Fawcett offered the following ordinance for its's second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO 529 ADOPTING THE. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILD- ING LAWS, 1956 EDITION. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilmen Romero that further reading be waived. With no nbjections, motion ordered carried. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that this ordinance be now passed and adopted. This ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following votes ?yea: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno and numbered Ordinance No..530• Councilman Johnson offered the following ordinance for its second reading: ordinance No. 530 L'A.County Building uwwa AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 352 RELATING TO i'IRE ZONES. Ordinance No. 531 - This ordinance was then read in full: Fire Zones Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, this ordinance be passed and adopted. This ordinance was then passed apd adopted by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnsons Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Ortuno and numbered Ordinance No. 531. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitleds A RESOLUTIOP, OF THE CITY COMICIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSP., LOS ANGMrS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, tiCCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED FROM JACK C. LEE AND BARBARA ANN L3F AND JOHN DANIEL AND FRANCES DANIEL TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this resolution be passed and adopted. This resolution was yhen passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcatt,. Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Orono and numbered Resolution No: 3576. Resolution No. 3576 - Quitclaim Deed- Lee and Daniel The City Attorney reported that the matter of the request by the American Mission drmd for permission to solicit funds in the City had been Investigated by, him. It was brought Dist that this group could possibly be regognized as a qualifying religious organizaticgi It use moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman;,, Johnson, that :solicitors of recognized organisations soliciting on a commission basil, be granted a,free City license upoii,jthe establishment'of their identity and that information;ke filed giving the dates of soliciting and the names of the ptrsons authorized as representatives. With no objections, motion ordered carried. y ( The Administrative Officer reported that a request for soliciting and collecting of salvage had been received from the U. S. Christian Workers, Inc. but that further investigation of this organization would be made before permit was granted. Request for solicit- ing funds -American Mission Army Request for salvrp,. collection -U.S. Christian Workers ono m 201 CITY HALL AZUSA. CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4. 1957 A agreement was presented to the Council between the Los Angeles County Sanitation Dletrict No. 22,:the,, Lucky Lager Brewing Company and the City of Azusa whereby the Sanitation District would take over the operation of the sewage treatment plant at the brewery site, and the brewery would agree to divert the water upon the spreading :grounds in order that the water may percolate back into the water table. 7430 P -hi. Page 5 Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3577 - Joint agreement on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA•APPROV- treatke"nt of sewage ING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EbtUTION'THEREOF. at Clicky: Lager Co. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that further reading of this resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this resolution be passed and adopted ' This resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Councikmsii: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, hiemmesheimer Noses None Absents Councilman Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3577. The City Attorney reported that on investigationof Resolution No. 3131 of the City of Azusa, it was his opinion that this resolution could possibly be declared unconstitutional and non- effective and if requirements on house should be.made, it should be done by an ordinance rather than a resolution. The City At-' torny further pointed out ifiat regulations covering the relo- cation of buildings within the City is covered under the County Building Ordinance and that the County Building Inspector Relocation of build - approves the house and the manner in mhich it will fit into ings into.,the City the neighborhood in which it is proposed to be moved. Yj. Mr. Osbrink, who ha& piiviously requested permission to move two homes into the City of'Azusa, requested that the Council recon- sider it's previoiis, action in denying the relocation. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Memmesbimer, that the City Council approve relocation permit by Mr. Osbrink subject to the recommendations set forth by the Building Inspector in order to bring the houses up to standard as required by the present.zoning ordinance. This motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Memmesheimer Noes: Councilman Romero Absents Councilman Ortuno It was recommended by the Council that the matter of central cash collections be referred to the Administrative Officer, the Central cash City Treasurer,.the Supt. of Light -.and Water for a further collections report. ` .It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, .that Acting City tttorney Williams be retained a`s'-'legal counsel and be authorized to take the necessary steps relat lb'0 to Annexation District No. 17. An injunction and Stay Order' Legal Counsel re - having been issued by the Superior Court on this action with a tained',by City ?searing date set for February 11,. 1957. fiotion was carried unmimously. Absent: Councilman Ortuno The Administrative Officer -reported that the County Boundary Commission had approved the boundary su#ditted for Annexation District No. 21'which included the area between Baseline and Approval of Amex. rondale, Galanto and Ben'Loinand, a major portion being a new Dist. No. 21 bounda.r.,- roract.built by McDonald Brothers. it was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the City Attorney tie instructed to prepare the necessary resolution setting a date of hearing for this annexation. Motion carried by. unanimous vote. 202 n 203 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA FrBRUARY '4, 1957 700 P.M. Page 6 The Deacon's Club submitted a request for permission to hold a dance on Friday, March let at the Pariah Hall. Request for dance - Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Deacons Club that this request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. Motion ordered carried. The American Security Service, Incorporated requested per- mission to be licensed to operate a private patrol service in the City of Azusa. Police Chief Kendrick announced that a preliminary investigation showed this to be a reputable concern. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Request for license - Johnson and unanimously carried, that the request for a Amer. Sec.Service,Inc business license by the American Security Service, Incor- porated be granted. The amended=By-Laws for the Board of Directors of the League Approval of amended of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division were sub- By -Laws -League of witted to the Council for consideration and approval. Calif. Cities Board It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman of Directors. Romero that Mayor Memmesheimer, member'of the Board of Directors, be authorized to vote in favor of the amended By -Laws -at the next meeting of the Directors. With no objections, motion ordered carried. An announcement was made of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League Announcement of of California Cities to be held at the Huntington Hotel League of Calif. February 79 1957. Cities Board greeting The American Legion Auxiliary requested the City to donate lights in the building located at 517 North Azusa Avenue, during which time a rummage sale would be held for a benefit purpose by the organisation. Rummage sale would be held Feb. 22nd and 23rd. It was the opinion of the Council and the At- torney that such request could not be legally granted by the Request for lights City. disapproved -American It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Legion Aux. Memmesheimer that the Administrative Officer be authorized to notify the American Legion Auxiliary that the City cannot legally grant this request. t7ith no objections, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer reported that the official certifi- cate of the population of the City of Azusa, as determined by Special Census - the Special Census had been received from Washington. The Official count papulation was set at 18,579 as of December 319 1956. The cost of the census, as revised, totalled ';2,651.82. On motion of Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fhiacett, the communication from the Azusa Woman's Club favoring the new Approval by Woman's library plans being put into operation as soon as possible, was Club of lib.plans ordered filed, with no objections. Communications were entered from the City of Monterey Park asking the City of Azusa to enter comments, either personal or in behalf of the City, on the decision of the Board of Supervisors to permit the operation,,of a dump Oithin the Monterey Park re - city limits of Monberey Park, which operation is against quest for comments the zoning laws of the city. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the Administrative officer be instructed to direct a letter to the Board of Supervisors stipulating that that Body respect and recognize valid and reasonable municipal zoning laws. With no objections, motion ordered carried. It was recommended by the Library Board that Mr. Ben Parker be retained as the architect for the new library building. Recommendation by Tt was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Libarary Board on ."awcett, that the letter from the Library Board be filed. architect With no objections, motion ordered carried. H CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4, 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 7 The Administrative Officer announced that the first hearing on the application of the Edison Company for a rate increase would be held February 13s 1957 in Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the Supt. of Light and Water be authorized to attend the hear- ing to offer support to the City's counsel. With no objections, motion ordered carried. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried, that the tabled item of the request by the City of Fresno for support on legislation,relative to the hours of sale in the dr -sale and on -sale liquor establishments,be now raised from the table. Moved by Councilman:Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried, that this request be filed. The Electroweld Steel Corporation submitted a letter to the City Council requesting that the Council consider the position taken by Sanitation District No. 22,,which would require the Electro - weld Company to construct the installation of parallel waste lines from their inspection box to the City sewer system on McKeever Ave. The company requested the City Council approve installation of an inspection box on their property which would be open to inspection by the sanitation district or health department at any time. Ori dis- cussing this matter it was the opinion of the Cityy Council that the necessity of separate lines could be avaoided if:the inspection box would be made available at all times for inspection by the health department or sanitation district and that a manhole be constructed on McKeever Avenue where the waste like from the Electroweld Corp. joined the City sewer system. Electroweld Corpo stated that, if in the event it is necessary to close off the inspection box an their property, they would construct a parallel sewer line to the City sewer on NcKeever Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried that the City Council approve the construc- tion of the inspection box on the Electroweld property provided access is maintained at all times as set forth in the letter and that a manhole be constructed at the intersection of the main line on McKeever Street with the waste line coming from the Elec- troweld property. A communication was received from Assemblyman Bonelli of the Cal- ifornia Legislature Assembly Committee requesting City Council to adopt a resolution banning sale of crime horror comic books to minors under 18 years of age. Moved by Councilman Romero, secondedby Councilman Memmesheimer this communication be filed. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The escrow instructions were presented for exedution relative to the purchase of property of the Pacific Electric Railroad Company. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that an amendment to these instructions should be requested before signing. These amendments are recommended as follows: 1. Adding to the exception of oil, minerals, etc. a provision excluding the exception or reservation of any surface rights. 2. Eliminating itemNo. 4 as shown on the preliminary report dated January 31, 19570 for inclusion of changes in escrow instructions. X Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING :ERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF W41CH SAND; IS TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, this resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayest Councilment Fawcett, Johnson, Rcamero, Memmesheimer Noess None Absent: Councilman Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3578. Edison Co. Hearing. Rate Incremi Request. for change in On -Sale Liquor hrs. Electroweld Steel Corp. - Sewer line Request to ban sale of horror comic books to minors P.E.R.R.Co. Escrow Inst RESOLUTION No. 3578— Claims & Demands los 0007 CITY HALL AZU3A, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4., 1957 7:30 P.M. Page 6 It was recommended by the City Treasurer that, at this time, 850,000 be invested in 91 -day Treasury Bills as a start of an investment program of City funds. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the recommendation of the City Treasurer be accepted and that Treasury Bills in the amount of $50,000 be purchased. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Councilman Ortuno Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 1102 P.M. �/ CITY COF AZUSA 208