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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 1957 - CC (2)251 CITY HALL AZUSA, .CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 .7:30 P.M. The City Council•of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above;"time- and "place.- Mayor lace.Mayor Memmesheimer led in'the salute to the flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Rev. Wayne Pendleton, of the Invocation First Baptist Church. Present at Roll Call:" _Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Roll Call Johnson,- Romero, Memmesheimer Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or Minutes of omissions to the minutes of the adjourned meeting of 3/12/57 March 12, 1957. There being no corrections or omissions, approved the minutes were approved as written. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if. there were any corrections to Corrections to the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1957. Minutes of Councilman Johnson pointed out that, on page 4, paragraph 6, 3/4/57 line 2, the words "soon as" were omitted before the word "possible". There being no further corrections, the minutes were approved Approved. as corrected. Councilman Johnson pointed out, in the Minutes of March 12, 1957 on page 2, paragraph 1, the motion to be corrected to Minutes 3/12/57 read "This matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce approved as with the request they give this tournament the same support corrected as in past years and that authorization be given City de- partments to render assistance as needed." There being no further corrections, Minutes were approved as corrected. Announcement of the monthly meeting of the League of League Meeting California Cities on Thursday, March 21st, 1957, at the announced South Hills Country Club, West Covina was made. The Girl Scouts requested that the City install barbed wire strands on top of the wall at the rear yard of the Girl Request for Scout Hall, in an effort to curb vandalism. additional It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman fencing - Girl Ortuno, this request be referred to the City Engineer for Scouts study and recommendation. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. A Resolution was received from the California Highway Com- mission confirming the adoption of Route 62 as one-way Approval given north on Azusa Avenue and Southbound on San Gabriel Avenue for Azusa Ave. - between First Street and 0.2 mile north of Sierra Madre Ave. one way Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the Resolution be placed on file. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. The request made by the Mountain View School P.T.A. for assistance from the Light and Water Department in connect- ing the lighting for"their Spring Festival to be held May 3, 1957. It has been the policy in the past to assist the Request for various P.T.A.'s in their annual festivals. There being lighting - no objections, these requests will, in the future, be re- P. T. A. ferred to the Light and Water Department. A copy of the Legislative Digest of bills and constitutional amendments introduced in the Legislature for the 1957 regular session, was received. Legislative It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Digest copies Johnson that Administrative Officer obtain copies of the to be ordered. Digest for distribution to members of Council. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. 252 253 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. The Administrative Officer informed Council that a wire Wire sent on had been forwarded to Senator Richard Richards opposing Senate Bill Senate Bill No. 2208, which bill embodies the so-called No. 2208 benefit theory requiring the railroad to participate in the cost for railroad grade separations only to the extent of the benefits they derive. This wire had been sent because of the Committee Hearing scheduled on Tuesday, March 19th. A Treasurer's report for the month of February was sub- Treasurer's mitted by the City Treasurer giving balances as follows: Report Bank Balance, Active Account, $471,641.73. Investment Account, $265,059.25; Total $736,700.98. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the City Treasurer be authorized and directed to purchase an additional $50,000 of 91 -day Treasury Bills. Announcement was made of the California Conference of the Conference - West Coast Section Air Pollution Control Association at Air Pollution the Hotel Statler, Los Angeles on March 25 and 26th. A Control Assoc. Tour of Los Angeles Refuse Collection and Transfer Facili- ties is scheduled for March 26, 1957 at 9:30 A.M. The following were authorized to attend: Mayor Memmesheimer, Councilman Fawcett, Public Works Supt. Brusnahan, City Engineer Kirkgaard, and Administrative Officer Miller. Announcement was made of the meeting of the Metropolitan Meeting of Metr Transportation Engineering Board on March 27th in Los Trans. Engr.Bd. Angeles. Recommendation was submitted by Fire Chief Madison that Clean-up Week the City Council again approve the City's participation plans in Clean -Up Week to be held sometime in May. Further authorized. recommendation was made that a committee be approved with power to act, consisting of Mayor Memmesheimer, Councilman Fawcett, Administrative -Officer Miller, Police Chief Kendrick, Fire Chief Madison for the setting of dates and all necessary procedures incidental to this program. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero recommendation be accepted and committee to make all necessary arrangements for Clean-up Week. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Supt. Brusnahan was requested to submit report on weed abatement in conjunction with the Clean-up Week program. A letter of resignation, from the Community Redevelopment Resignation of Agency, was submitted by Rev. Vincent D. Barrett of St. Rev. V. D. Frances Church. This resignation became necessary because Barrett - of the mounting pressure of busy days and evening leaving Community insufficient time to be devoted to the Agency. Redevelopment Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Agency Ortuno that the resignation be accepted and letter filed. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Administrative Officer address letter of commendation to Rev. Barrett for his services to the City. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Memmesheimer recommended the name of Manuel Nino, Manuel Nino 159 N. Pasadena Avenue, for appointment to the Community appointed to Redevelopment Agency to replace Rev. Barrett. Community Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero Redevelopment and unanimously carried, recommendation be accepted and Agency Mr. Nino be appointed to the Agency. It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the follow- ing employees be granted step raises as approved by their Department Heads: 254 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 Odie Burton, Maintenance Man I, to 2nd Step, $315.00 per month, effective March 16, 1957 Miss Jacqueline Ross, Account Clerk, to 3rd Step, $347.00 per month, effective April 1, 1957 Tony Contreras, Maintenance Man I, to 3rd Step, $330.00 per month, effective April 1, 1957. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno recommendation be accepted and step raises granted as stated. Motion carried unanimously, It was pointed out by the Administrative Officer that the survey presented by Louis J. Kroeger & Associates recom- mended that the City adopt a 32 year step plan An place of the present 5 year plan. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett the Personnel Board be advised that, for the time being, Council is not interested in changing the time element of the step plan. Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineers representing the East San Gabriel Valley recommend that each City adopt a Resolution concern- ing freeway construction and development standards. It is recommended that the Division of Highways revise its standards for right-of-way acquisition to provide for the acquisition of planting areas and for the reduction of out and fill slopes. It was recommended by the Administrative Officer that such a Resolution be adopted and forwarded to the proper State Agency Departments. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno recommendation be accepted and City Attorney be instructed to prepare Resolution. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. 255 7:30 P.M. Step Raises: J. Ross, T. Contreras 0. Burton 32 year step plan not approved Resolution approved - Freeway con- struction and development The extension of the sewer line, to serve residences on Azusa Avenue, north of 12th Street was investigated by the City Engineer, and estimated cost given at approximately $1800.00. This would serve residences to 1237 Azusa Avenue. Considera- tion was given to the extension of the line to Sierra Madre Avenue. It was felt the additional $1200 cost would be warranted, though it meant placing this project out for bid. Property owners would be required to remove improvements from the sewer route. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that City Engineer draw plans and specifications for letting this project out to bid, and also obtain the necessary easements. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Request was submitted by the American Brakeshoe Company for the vacating of a small portion of McKeever Street, which used to be the cul-de-sac at the end of the street. It was stated by the City Engineer that this could be accomplished if the company would reconstruct the curb in a stright line. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the City Engineer consult the additional property owners relative to bearing the expense of eliminating the curve caused by the cul-de-sac. Motion carried by unanimous vote. North Azusa Ave sewer line extension approved. Request to vacate portion of McKeever St, American Brake - shoe The Supt, of Public Works recommended the placing of Wayne Loyd in the classification of Street Foreman on a probationary period, on Step 4 of salary range 'r#31, at $502.00 per month, Mr. Loyd having passed the examination for this position. Wayne Loyd Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero appointed and unanimously carried, recommendation be accepted and Street Foreman. Wayne Loyd be placed on probationary period in the classi- probationary fication of street foreman, at the 4th step of pay range 31 at $502.00, effective as of April 1, 1957. 256 257 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. The request of David Miranda for part-time employment with the City will be considered at such time as future hirings Request of D. will be made. At the present time no hiring is being done Miranda re by the Public Works Department, employment to Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero be considered this request be tabled. There being no objections, motion in future so ordered. It was reported by Supt. Smith of the Light and Water De- Street lights partment, that the street lights between Angeleno Avenue and completed. Vernon Avenue and between 1st and 3rd Streets have been completed and are in operation. The Administrative Officer reported the low bidder on rolling equipment for the Light and Water Department was Clippinger Bid awarded on Chevrolet. The cost for this equipment was approved in Light & Water the budget, rolling equip - Following are the prices submitted by the three lowest bidders: ment. Name Total Bid Prices Clippinger Chevrolet $10,268.64 Norman King Dodge & Plymouth 10,790.85 Davis Ford 11,302.63 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno the bid for this equipment be awarded to Clippinger Chev- rolet Company, low bidder. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The resignation of Charles Condon, Maintenance Man in the Water Department was submitted, effective date of resigna- tion being March 8, 1957. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett resignation be accepted. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Department requested permission to employ a Journeyman -Lineman on a temporary batis,_to replace a lineman presently on sick leave. Moved by Cousicilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and so ordered, permission be granted to employ a Lineman on a temporary basis. There were no objections, A request was made by Supt. Smith for permission to offer Kilowatt hour meters for sale without the necessity of going to bid. These are old meters and entirely unusable to the Light Department. A better price may be received by selling in smaller lots than can be acquired by a lump bid. Moved by Councilman_ Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero the Administrative Officer and Supt, of Light and Water Dept, be authorized to advertise, in a publication of their choice, for the sale of these obsolete meters. The price to be predetermined and sold "as is" and F.O.B. There being no objections, motions so ordered. Request was made by Police Chief Kendrick for permission to send one man to the Annual Conference of the California State Check Investigators Training Institute at the Los Angeles Police Academy on April 25th and 26th, 1957. A $5.00 registration fee is the only expense required by the Institute. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett permission be granted to send one man to the Institute with the registration fee and accountable expenses to be allowed. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Resignation of Chas. Condon, Light & Water Dept. Employment of Journeyman - Lineman approved. Kilowatt hour meters offered for sale Annual conferen of Calif. State Check Investi- gators TraininE Institute The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that a Removal of storage building now located at the City Yards be installed building to at Northside Park as a permanent field house for that area. Northside This building will require remodeling and installation which Park can be done by City forces. approved. JfY CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson recommendation be accepted and the building be moved to Northside Park and such remodeling and renovating done as is necessary. Motion carried unanimously. It was also requested the building located at 1st and Virginia Avenue be torn down and the sheetmetal salvaged for the construction of a shelter for the rolling equip- ment belonging to the Public Works Department. This building being a former well -house, would require protective measures to be taken, to seal off the wall, at the time of its dismantling. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero the well house at 1st and Virginia Streets be torn down and material salvaged. At the time of dismantling, the well shaft shall be removed, well to be capped and all pro- tective measures taken. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Request was made by the Park and Recreation Commission relative to voting members on the Park and Recreation Com- mission. The Ordinance creating the Commission sets forth the number of members as 5, and an ex -officio member from the City Council, the Supt, of Schools, and a member of the School Board also as ex -officio members. However, the voting powers are not specifically given. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the City Attorney draw an amendment to the Ordinance clarify- ing the appointment of members and noting that ex -officio members to be appointed in an advisory capacity only. Motion carried unanimously. Recommendation had been submitted by the Planning Commission that a Conditional Use Permit be granted to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles to allow the addition of two offices and two rooms to the Convent located at 512 N. Soldano Avenue. Under the present zoning this is a non -conforming use. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Attorney instructed to draw resolution. Motion carried unanimously. T! 7:30 P.M. Former well-. house building to be torn down at 1st & Virginia Status of ex - officio members of Park & Rec. Commission to be clarified. Conditional Use Permit granted - Roman Catholic Church The Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 6, 1957, recommended to the City Council that the Tentative Map of Tentative Tract No. 23774 be approved, with the provision that the of Tract extension of Industrial Street be agreed upon by the sub- No. 23774 divider. Tract 23774 is located north from Foothill Blvd, mitted. between Todd and the proposed street "Lucky Lane". It was recommended by the City Engineer that the tract, if acceptable to the Council, should show a provision made of a method of collecting drainage at the north end of the tract and con- centrating it at the end of Coney Avenue. In addition, that the future street be improved "Industrial Street". It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, that the Tentative Map of Tract No. 23774 be approved subject to the posting of a bond in an amount sufficient to insure the improvement of "Industrial Street", and with proper street improvements within the Tract, compliance with all provisions of the subdivision Ordinance and all necessary provisions be made for water, sewer and lighting. Motion carried unanimously.. Mr. Vernon Topagna, representing Lucky Lager Brewing Company, requested that that portion of land which had been designated as "Lucky Lane" be dedicated to the City for a distance of approximately 300 ft north from Foothill Blvd. It is the intention of the Brewing Company to improve this street before dedication. This was referred to the City Engineer for the working out of further details. Map sub- 260 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 A sketch of a proposed Master Plan for Northside Park was submitted by the Park and Recreation Commission for approval by Council. On this sketch no alley was shown at the east boundary extending north from 11th Street. It was contended by some property owners that an existing alley should continue to exist. 261 7:30 P.M. Master Plan for Northside Park Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer this matter bereferred to the Attorney, Administrative Officer and City Engineer for study and report. Motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney entered the meeting at 10:10 P.M. Supt. Smith of the Water Department requested City Council Policy set for to set a policy relative to filing notices for collecting delinquent bill of bills which were involved in bankruptcy cases. It was in Light & Wate the opinion of the City Council that bills under $20.00 in- Dept, re: bank - volved in bankruptcy cases could be written off the books, ruptcy cases. The Supt, of Light and Water was requested to submit a list of delinquent bills of long standing for Council's authori- zation to have these bills written off the books as accounts receivable. With reference to Annexation No. 17, City Attorney stated that an Attorney called from the law firm of Darling, Shattuck and Edmunds, and requested the City to bring action against the County Board of Supervisors to restrain the County from proceeding any further in the incorporation of the City of Duarte as long as it includes this area. He stated he would discuss the matter and advise him of Council's action. 'Attorney Williams stated Mr. Newton Anderson, Attorney for the Bonding Company, had contacted him relative to surplus funds of the City being in excess of the permitted amount. Mr. Williams stated he would confer with the City Treasurer on this matter and again contact Mr. Anderson. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that for a fee of $1.00 Darling, Shattuck and Edmunds be authorized to represent the City in filing a suit to enjoin the Board of Supervisors from including the area of Annexa- tion No. 17 in the boundaries of the proposed City of Duarte, and also authorizing Darling, Shattuck and Edmunds to repre- sent the City, for the sum of $1.00, in defense of the litiga- tion now pending of Maddock versus the City of Azusa. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Annexation District No. 17 -- City to bring action agains County Board of Supervisor NOES: Councilmen: Johnson Burke, William: ABSENT: Councilmen: None & Sorenson retained as Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett legal that the law firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson be authorized counsel to represent the officials of the City of Azusa in the matter of a contempt action filed against them. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that Burke, Williams and Sorenson be authorized to repre- sent the defendants other than the Does in case No. 2 of Duarte Mutual Water Company versus the City of Azusa. Motion carried unanimously. .Councilman: Romero offered -the following Ordinance entitled: it AN.ORDINANCE DF. -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "NORTHERLY ANNEXA- TION DISTRICT NO. 20" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA." Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance #53't Northerly Annexation District No.2i 262 263 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MARCH 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this Ordinance be passed and adopted. The 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. 532 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Ordinance entitled: Ordinance - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Portion of CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF A PORTION OF CITRUS AVENUE Citrus Ave. IN THE COUNTY SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS AND THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF BY THE COUNTY." Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. There being no objections, motion so ordered. The City Attorney submitted the Ordinance, previously dis- Ordinance on cussed by Council and ordered prepared, which provides for Rabies vaccina the vaccination with rabies vaccine of all dogs. A further tion approved study is to be made by the Council upon receipt of copies of this Ordinance. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING THE IAS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE NEW FORMULA FOR THE ALLOCA- TION OF COMMUNITY RECREATION FUNDS FOR ONE YEAR." Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3589 Recommendation was made by the Administrative Officer that the City Attorney be authorized to sign Notice of Tax Can- cellation of Erroneous Assessment on W. E. Holmes. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero City Attorney be authorized to sign Notice of Tax Cancella- tion on W. E. Holmes. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Resolution No. 3589 - Continuance of allocation of County funds - Recreation Dir. Notice of Tax Cancellation - W. E. Holmes It was recommended by the Administrative Officer that the Cancellation City Attorney be authorized to sign Cancellation of Tax Sale of Tax Sale Memo on the sale of Lot X, #11974, and Lot Y, #11975, and Memo, Lot X E 304' of W 6650' of N 300' of Lot 50, Sub. #2 Azusa Land and Lot Y and Water Company #11976. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Attorney be authorized to sign Cancellation Tax Sale Memos as recommended. There being no objections, motion so ordered. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resolution ALL014ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE No. 3590 - FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID." Claims and Demands Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: 264 265 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MON., MARCH 18, 1957 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3590 Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried, meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 11:00 P.M. Adjournment City ClerkAzusa