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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. APRIL 9, 1957 7:30 P.M. t-'
The City Council met in adjourned session at the above time
and place.
Roll Call: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman Fawcett Roll Call
Also present: City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk -
Administrative Officer
Recommendations were received from the Personnel Board for
the adoption of the following classifications and salary
ranges: Classifica-
Recreation Director, Range #36, $554-673 tions of
Switchboard Operator -Receptionist, Range #21, $265-322 Switchboard
Operator -
Requirements and duties were also included in the recommen- Receptionist
dation for consideration by Council. and Recrea.
Director
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman approved.
Ortuno, the classification, and salary range for Recreation
Director be accepted as recommended and Personnel Board so
notified, Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, the classification, and salary range for Recreation
Director be accepted as recommended and Personnel Board so
notified: Motion carried unanimously. Examination
for Recrea.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, Director
the Personnel Board be instructed to hold examination for authorized
Recreation Director at the recommended salary range. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
the recommendation be accepted for the classification and salary
range of Switchboard Operator -Receptionist as submitted by the
Personnel Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, Examination
the Personnel Board hold examination for position of Switch- authorized
board Operator -Receptionist at the recommended salary range, for Switch -
Motion carried unanimously. board Opr.
The question of appointing an Attorney to institute condemna-
tion proceedings relative to clearing the approaches to the
proposed heliport site, was discussed. Discussion
Attorney Williams stated that he did not feel he should relative to
represent the City in this matter due to his business associa- heliport sit
tion with interested parties.
The Administrative Officer stated that the Consolidated Rock
Products Company would offer the City a License Agreement for
the use of the portion of their property needed for the re-
location of power lines. This license agreement would contain
a 90 day cancellation clause.
It was the opinion of the Attorney that, if the 90 day clause
was invoked the City would have time to enter condemnation
proceedings.
Councilman Fawcett entered the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that
the City Council consider the License Agreement proposed by
the Consolidated Rock Company. License
Motion was carried by the following vote: Agreement by
AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer Consolidated
NOES: Councilman Johnson Rock to be
Councilman Fawcett- stated that he wished to abstain from voting considered
having just entered the meeting.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF.
APRIL 9, 1957
7:30 P.M.
Authorization was requested by Counsel to employ expert witnesses
in the condemnation suit of City of Azusa vs. Abdelnour et al.
Attorney P. J. Tscharner, of the firm of Tscharner and Tscharner,
counsel 2)r the City in the matter, set forth the justification
for the employment of additional expert witnesses.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer, that Counsel for the City be authorized to
employ expert witnesses as needed in connection with the
condemnation proceedings of City of Azusa vs N. and M. Abdel-
nour, et al.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero
The Administrative Officer stated that a letter had been pre-
pared requesting the Water Pollution Board to remove from
their agenda -the matter of the Van Tassel disposal site re-
quirements requested by the City of Azusa. A hearing on this
item was set for April 18th.
After discussion, it was the opinion of the Council the letter
to the Water Pollution Board should not be sent in order that
a determination of the requirements could be obtained from
the Board.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett
that the action taken by the City Council at the meeting of
April 1, 1957, directing that a letter be forwarded to the
Water Pollution Board requesting the matter of the Van Tassel
Canyon be removed from the agenda, be rescinded.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett that the Administrative
Officer direct a letter to the Water Pollution Board requesting
that the requirements for the side canyons be considered at
this time and that the matter of the main canyon requirements
be withdrawn. Motion withdrawn.
The City Engineer stated that a field inspection would be made
of the canyons prior to the date of the Hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded1by Councilman
Ortuno, that the Administrative Officer request Mr. John A.
Williamson to appear at the Hearing of the Water Pollution
Board on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Administrative Officer read copy of a letter addressed to
Senator Richard Richards protesting the passage of Senate
Bill 2521 which would abolish the State Division of Housing,
It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman
Romero, letter be mailed to senator Richards protesting in
behalf of the City. Motion was carried unanimously.
Announcement was made of the invitation to attend the Installa-
tion of Officers of V.F.W. on Saturday April 27th, 1957.
Request was submitted for a car allowance in the amount of
$60.00 per month for the City Engineer. Discussion was held
on the comparable expense of City -owned cars.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, a
Resolution be authorized allowing car expense in the amount
of $60.00 per month to the City Engineer. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Employment
of expert
witnesses
re: Abdel-
nour
condemnation
Letter to
Regional
Water
Pollution
Board
cancelled.
J.Williamson
authorized
to attend
Water Pollu-
tion Board
Hearing
Letter of
protest re:
Senate Bill
2 521
authorized
V.F.W. In-
stallation
Car allow-
ance for
City Engr.
approved.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF.
APRIL 9, 1957
The proposed Zoning Ordinance was given further consideration,
especially in the matter of lot sizes and with the opinion
expressed that lots of record, with a frontage of less footage
than required in the proposed Ordinance be allowed.
It was moved by Councilman Johnson that this proposed Zoning
Ordinance be tabled permanently, and the Planning Commission
be instructed to prepare such amendments to Ordinance 409 as
may be necessary, giving due notice in each case to all persons
affected in the manner provided by law, and that Ordinance
No. 501 be rescinded. Motion failed for lack of second.
The matter of widths of sideyards on each side and on the
street side of corner lots was discussed.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero the
following changes be referred to the Planning Commission for
their recommendation and reports.
7:30 P.M.
Section 9230.70 paragraph c: "In C-2 Zone: Advertising signs,
structures and devices used for outdoor advertising not exceed-
ing two in number on any lot or parcel ofland and not exceeding
a total of 100 square feet in area which may indicate the
person occupying the premises, the business conducted by him
on the premises or the goods produced or sold on the premises
and shall contain no other advertising matter.
If there are two or more separate businesses on the same lot
or parcel of land, and the restriction of not more than two
signs would constitute an unnecessary hardship, and in permitting
more than two signs the spirit of this section can be observed,
public safety secured, and substantial justice done, the Planning
Commission may permit additional signs and sign area.
Section 9208.30 Minimum Lot Size. The lot size requirements
shall be as follows:
(a) In R -la Zone, every lot shall have a minimum width at
the building line of ei hty (80) feet and a minimum area
of ten thousand (10,000 square feet.
(b) In R -lb Zone, every lot shall have a minimum width at
the building line of seventy (70) feet and a minimum
area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
(c) In R -lc Zone, every lot shall have a minimum width at
the building line of sixty (60) feet and a minimum of
area of six thousand (6,000) square feet.
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Zoning
Ordinance
Recommended
changes in
Zoning
Ordinance
provided, however, that where a lot has less width or less area
than required by this Ordinance and was held under separate owner-
ship or was of record at the time this Ordinance became effective
such lot may be occupied by any structure or use permitted in the
zone in which it is located.
Subsection 9208.40 (b)
A side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of
the lot on each side of the lot; provided that in no case
shall the required side yard be less than three (3) feet
nor more than five (5) feet in width; provided further that
there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) feet in width
on the street side of a corner lot in the R -lb and R -lc Zone
and at least twelve and one-half (12 1/2) feet in the R -la Zone.
Section 9209.30 - Minimum Lot Size
Every lot shall have a minimum width at the buildin line of
sixty (60) feet and a minimum area of six thousand (6,000)
square feet provided, however, that where a lot has less width
or less area than required by this Ordinance and was held
under separate ovinership or was of record at the time this
Ordinance became effective, such lot may be occupied by any
use permitted in the R-2 zone.
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AZUSA, CALIF. APRIL 91 1957 7:30 P.M.
Subsection 9209,50 (b)
A side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of
the lot on each side of the lot; provided that in no case
shall the required side yard be less than three (3) feet
nor more than five (5) feet in width; provided further
that there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) feet
in width on the street side of a corner lot.
,Section 9210.30 Minimum Lot Size
Every lot shall have a minimum width at the building line
of sixty (60) feet and a minimum area of six thousand (6,000)
square feet provided, however, that where a lot has less
width or less area than required by this Ordinance and was
held under separate ownership or was of record at the time
this Ordinance became effective, such lot may be occupied
by:any use permitted in the R-3 Zone.
Subsection 9210.50 (c)
A side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of
the lot on each side of the lot; provided that in no case
shall the required side yard be less than three (3) feet
nor more than five (5) feet in width; provided further that
there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) feet in width
on the street side of a corner lot.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and P Zone
unanimously carried, to change all P Zone along both sides of changed to
Alameda Avenue between First and Fifth Street to the present zone. former
zone.
At 9:52 P.M. Council recessed for five minutes in order to permit
the members of the Planning Commission to meet and adjourn their Pl. Comm.
meeting until the following evening.
Council then held further discussion during which time Council-
man Ortuno wished public clarification made on the rumor that
there would be no change in the re -zoning of the 25 ft. lots,
since he had been in favor of having this zoning revert to the
former classification of R -lc.
Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by.Councilman Johnson,
meeting adjourn until April 15, 1957. Time of adjournment Adjournment
11:40 P.M.
City Clerk of Azusa
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