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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 6, 1957 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 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 Rev. Mel Miller of the Friend's Community Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer Also present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer City Clerk -Administrative Officer Lt. Col. Thomas A. Redlingshafer, United States Army Recruiting Service, in company with Capt. Donald F. Engle, Specialist Paul C. Conley, presented a Citation to Mr. Earl H. Philleo of the Azusa Valley Savings Bank for his cooperation and services to the. Army Recruiting Service while they have been established here in Azusa. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of the Meeting of April 9th. 313 7:30 P.M. Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Citation pre- sented to E. Philleo of Valley Savings Bank Councilman Johnson stated that the corrections to the Minutes , of the April 1st meeting, which appeared in the Minutes of c " April 15th should state "Councilman Johnson" pointed out the vote had been omitted relative to the Contract Water Co. Minutes of There being no corrections, the Minutes of April 9 were April 9, 1957 then approved as corrected, approved. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were corrections to the Minutes of April 15th. On Page 2; the motion pertaining to the Northside Park should read: "The Park and Recreation Commission and the City Engineer to meet with interested property owners" Minutes of There being no further corrections or omissions, the Minutes 4/15/57 were ordered approved. approved. Mayor Memmesheimer asked for corrections or omissions to the Minutes of April 23rd. It was pointed out that on Page 1, the motion with reference to the addition of Civil Defense personnel should read in part "with exception of Department Heads". There being no further corrections or omissions, the Minutes of April 23rd were ordered approved. Councilman Johnson requested of the dismissal of employees periods . Council to clarify the policy serving their probationary Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero this matter be referred to the Administrative Officer and City Attorney for report. Motion carried unanimously. It was reported by the Chief of Police that Mrs. Genevieve Ryle who had been employed as a Crossing Guard had been terminated for the good of the City as of April 23, 1957. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the action terminating Mrs. Ryle by the Plice Chief be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously. It was requested by the Chief of Police that the City Council confirm his appointment of Patrick J. Murray as a Crossing Guard, as a replacement for Mrs. Ryle. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council confirm the Police Chief's appointment of Patrick J. Murray as a Cross- ing,Guard, to be effective April 23, 1957. Minutes of April 23, 1957 approved. Policy re: dis- missal of em- ployees serving probationary period. Mrs. Ryle, Crossing Guard terminated. Murray appoint ed Crossing Guard. 314. 315 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 7:30 P.M. Police Chief Kendrick requested that an additional patrolman be appointed to the Police Department, and he be authorized to appoint a man from the eligibility list now in force. Chief Kendrick stated that an additional patrolman was needed at this time, particularly in order to fill in for vacation Patrolman to reliefs, be appointed Moved by Councilman Fawcett, that the Chief of Police be authorized to appoint a patrolman from the present eligibility list on a probztionary basis. Motion seconded by Councilman Ortuno and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Memmesheimer announced that the hour of 8 o'clock had arrived, this being the time set for the hearing of objections Petition to the removal of weeds, rubbish and dirt upon parkways, side- Hearing on walks, private property, in conformance with Resolution the removal No. 3602, of Weed, The City Clerk presented the list containing the description rubbish & of the property that had been posted for weed removal and a dirt, etc. copy of the poster which had been placed in front of the properties as required. City Clerk also announced no written protest had been filed prior to this time of hearing. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any oral protests. No protests There were no oral protests from members of the audience. Tax Assessor Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno to be request that the City Council finds that no protests had been entered ed, (Citrus relative to the removal of weeds, rubbish and dirt, etc., as Highland Trac set forth in Resolution No. 3602. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Street Supt. and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Streets be ordered to abate weec to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish refuse and nuisance dirt removed from those lots which have been posted,.except those where the owner has abated the nuisance himself. Councilman Romero stated that the area on the north side of Weed problem Fourth Street, between Barbara Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue, on 4th St. presented a weed problem. The City Engineer informed Council that this area could be taken care of by the Public Works Dept. Mr. James Hollison, leader of the opposition to Annexation District No. 221, appeared before the Council and presented Petition a petition containing 225 signatures of reisdents in that opposing area stating their opposition to the proposed Annexation to Annexation the City. District No.2 Mrs. Buschman, a member of the Committee of home owners in the Citrus Highland Tract, read a prepared statement to Council stating that it was the opinion of the home owners that the property in that Tract was assessed in a greater amount than other comparable homes in the City, and requested that the City Council assist them in having a reassessment made of the property. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Meeting with and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer Tax Assessor arrange an interview with the Tar. Assessor, at which time to be request the Committee from the Citrus Highland Tract could request ed, (Citrus a reconsideration of the assessments of the properties in Highland Trac that area. Mayor Memmesheimer also expressed his desire to attend this meeting with the Assessor. At the request of Chief of Police Kendrick, it was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that Sgt. Warren be authorized to attend the California State Assoc. 316 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 for Identification Conference at Long Beach, June 19, 20 and 21st, with actual expense and mileage paid. Motion carried unanimously. The following names were certified by the Civil Service Board for the position of Special Officer (Humane): #1 - James T. Horton #2 - Gerald H. Tripp #3 - Robert E. Knight It was recommended by Police Chief Kendrick that Gerald Tripp be appointed to the position. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and Gerald Trip be appointed to the position of Special Officer (Humane) at the 1st Step effective May 16, 1957. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Certified List II for Fire Captain submitted by the Personnel Board contained the name of John Littlefield. It was recom- memded by Fire Chief Madison that Mr. Littlefield, who has been Acting Captain, be appointed to the position of Captain on Step 4 of the salary range for a probationary period. It is with the understanding that Mr. Littlefield will serve the required time in Step 4 before advancing to the next step. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried the recommendation of the Fire Chief be accepted and that John Littlefield be placed on a probation period as Fire Captain, 4th Step, effective May 1, 1957. 317 7:30 P.M. Appointment of G. Tripp, Humane Officer J. Littleflel appointed Fire Capt. It was requested by Fire Chief Madison that Michel Chenard M. Chenard Acting Fire Engineer, be appointed to the classification of appointed Engineer, effective May 1, 1957, at Step 3 of the salary range Fire Engineer for the customary probationary period. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the request of the Fire Chief be granted and that Michel Chenard be appointed Fire Engineer on a proba- tionary basis at the 3rd Step, effective May 1, 1957. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Tscharner reported that on the condemnation suit of Abdelnour the City vs Abdelnour for the acquisition of property on Foot- property for hill Blvd., the Court had ruled and placed a valuation on the fire station property at $67,500.00. Discussion was held by Council on the advisability of purchasing the property at the price stipulated by the Court or the possi- bility of acquiring another site which would be less expensive. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that a Committee composed of the Fire Chief, City Engineer, Administrative Officer, Mayor, Councilman Ortuno, be appointed to investigate other possible sites for a fire station, and which would be acceptable to the Fire Underwirters, and to submit a report. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None The matter of the Northside Park master plan, which was tabled was not raised from the table. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that the pepper trees located on parkways throughout the City be trimmed, and that the hazardous and dying trees be removed, with emphasis and preference given to those on the north side of Crescent Drive. It was the opinion of the City Council that the Supt, of Public Works should remove the hazardous trees from the parkway as money and men became available. The City Clerk announced that Walker -Built Homes, Inc., owners of Tract #20502, had forwarded a letter to the City stating that in their opinion a section of that Tract would be a L/ Investiga- tion of other possible fire station sites Pepper trees in parkways to be taken care of by Public Works Dept. BIB CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 desirable place for a park, and that if an agreeable price could be reached and other conditions met, the acquisition of a park site would be possible. It was pointed out that their Engineers were working on a revised tract layout based on a suggested park location. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the Tract map be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for their recommendation as to the best location for the proposed Park site, and that a joint meeting be held by the Engineer and the Administrative Officer with the Park and Recreation Commission, and that the information on the Park site be transmitted to the property developers in order that a revised map of their tract may be submitted. Motion passed unanimously. The Walker -Built Homes, Inc, submitted anappeal to the City Council of the action taken by the Planning Commission in denying their application for rezoning of the area from Rlc to R-2 and R-3 of the property owned by them and known as Tract #20502. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that June 3rd at the hour of 8 P.M. be set as the time for hearing before the City Council on the reconsideration of the zoning requested by Walker -Built Homes, Inc, and that the Administrative Officer handle the necessary publications. With no objections, motion ordered carried. 7:30 P.M. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that a Variance be granted to Aerojet-General Corporation allowing lots 85, 111 and 112 only of Tract #10660 to be used for parking, with improvements as specified in the Zoning Ordinance for the P zone, said Variance to be granted to the petitioner and not to the land. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that a Variance be granted to Aerojet-General Corporation, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolu- tion. Motion carried unanimously. A public Hearing has been held by the Planning Commission for a zone change from R-1 to C-2 of the rear 100 feet of Lot 37, Tract 13824, located at 447 S. Louise Avenue. This zone change was requested by Mr. and Mrs. Mexia owners of the property. Due to the failure of required number of "Aye" votes for passage, this request was held to be disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Mexia submitted an appeal to the City Council of the Planning Commission's decision and requested that further study be held on this matter. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that a public hearing on the matter of rezoning from R-1 to C-2 of the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Mexia, as set forth above, be set for 8:30 P.M. on June U, 1957. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer stated that in a restudy of Annexation District No. 21 it was found that exclusion of 5% of the area could not eliminate more than 1 or possibly 2 smaller parcels of those -persons protesting. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that annexation proceedings on District No. 21 be abandoned. Motion failled by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon questioning, the City Clerk answered that the total assessed valuation of Annexation District No. 21 was $71,000. The total valuation of protests was $24,400. V/ 319 Possible Park site Tract 20502 Hearing on rezoning in Tract #20502 Aerojet-Genl. granted Variance for parking. Hearing on Mexia property set for 6A3/57 Annexation District No. 21 320 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 The property owners protesting this annexation, requested Council to withhold action at this time. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that action on Annexation District No. 21 be continued until the next meeting, and that the Administrative Officer contact the neva owners of the Tract to determine their attitude toward annexation, and requesting the new owners to notify future buyers of :property within the Tract of the annexation proceedings. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Administrative Officer stated that the County Boundary Commission had returned the approved boundaries of Southerly Annexation District No. 23. This annexation had been re- quested by Turner and Stevens for the purpose of establishing a mortuary. It was pointed out that a mortuary would require a C-2 zoning. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 23" AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION." Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that further reading of this Resolu- tion be waived. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this Resolution be passed and adopted. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3605 Resolution No. 3605 set the date of Hearing of Protests for June 17th at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M. at the Auditorium. 321 7:30 P.M. Annexation Dist. No. 21 continued to next meeting Resolution No. 3605 - Southerly Annexation District #23 Hearing date set. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for the instituting of the necessary hearings for rezoning Rezoning of to C-2. Motion carried by the following vote: Annexation AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer No. 23 NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Romero stated it was his feeling that the acqui- sition of land for the proposed Library site should be held up and that a site directly north of the present Library be considered for a future library. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson that all Council action 'relative to instituting condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of property for a proposed Library site be rescinded. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Romero NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero that this meeting adjourn. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Councilman: Johnson NOES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council attic re: library site rescinded 822 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 7:30 P.M Attorney Tscharner on behalf of the Community Redevelopment Agency requested that Agency be authorized to notify property owners within the proposed Redevelopment area that their property is situated within the area, and that improvements to their property would be subject to State approval. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that permission be granted to the Redevelopment Agency to notify property owners within the proposed Redevelopment area that improvements to their property would be subject to State approval. Motion carried unanimously. City Engineer stated that Bradley Estates, Inc., owners of Tract #20971, located north of Sierra Madre Avenue, and west of San Gabriel Canyon Road, would submit checks to the City for the following items contingent upon the acceptance of Tract #20971 by the City: For 1/2 engineering services, outfall sewer - - - - - - - - - - $393.10 Cost of street lighting - - - - - - 3500.00 Payment for proposed Bancroft St: - extension - - - - - - - - - - - - 1250.00 Mr. B. H. Taper, President of Bradley Estates, Inc, presented the 3 checks to the City Council with a letter of transmittal. 323 Proposed re- development area owners to be notifies improvements subject to State approva: Tract #20971 improvements accepted. Upon the advice of the City Attorney and with concurrence of Mr. Taper, the following waa stricken from the letter of transmittal and initialed B.H.T. (B. H. Taper): "and the release of all obligations and of all liabilities of Bradley Estates, Inc., Ronduss Construction Co., Russell & Proulx, Inc.—, their heirs, assigns or successors in interest." It was recom- mended by the City Engineer that the checks in the above amounts be accepted by the City and that the City accept the improve- ments of Tract #20971. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the improvements in Tract No. 20971 be accepted by the City Council as recommended by the City Engineer, and that the City Clerk be authorized to release the bonds posted in connection with this Tract. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING THE HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEER- ING DEPARTMENT. Moved by Couhcilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson that further reading of this Resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Resolution No. 3603 - Fixing hourl3 pay - Engrg. Dept. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that 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. 3603 Councilman Fawcett, offered the following Ordinance to be placed upon its first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, REGU- LATING THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Second reading of the Ordinance is scheduled for the next meeting. 1st reading Ordinance re: Firework: 324 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 7:30 P.M. Councilman Fawcett offered for its second reading the follow- ing Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONES IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, HEIGHTS OF BUILDINGS, AREAS OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, AND LOTS, AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN; ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING SAID ZONES; DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ITS ADJUSTMENT, AMENDMENT, AND ENDORSEMENT; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND REPEALING ANY ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Moved by Councilman Fawcett, that further reading of this carried unanimously. seconded by Councilman Ortuno Ordinance be waived. Motion Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that 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. 535. Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING WILLIAM KILMER. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried.t 3A25 Ordinance No. 535 - Zoning Ordinance Resolution No. 3604 - Commending W. Kilmer Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that this Resolution be 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. 3604 A request was submitted by the National Little League, by Bleachers to Rodney W. Gunn, President, for the loan of bleachers for the be loaned Little League season. Little League Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero (with condi- that the request be granted and that the City loan the bleachers tions) if available, subject to the National Little League accepting the responsibility of moving the bleachers and that an inspection of their erection be made by the Building Department, and that the City be furnished with a Certificate of Insurance holding the City harmless. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The Administrative Officer stated that an Agreement had been Heliport prepared by Attorney Decker between the City of Azusa and Los Agreement Angeles Airways for the establishment of a Heliport, and that it has been submitted to the Los Angeles Airways for their consideration, and will be submitted for Council's considera- tion at a -later date. The City Clerk announced that the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Southern California would hold their regular meeting Friday, May 10th at 7 P.M. at the Rainbow Angling Club, and asked that all Council Members who could to attend this Meeting of event as it was the.first time this Association had met in Munic. Finan. Azusa. It was also requested that if entertainment could be Officers Asad procured, that the City would underwrite the cost, payment for Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, entertainment that an amount not to exceed $30.00 be authorized for payment authorized for entertainment at this meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 012 $26 327 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MON., MAY 6, 1957 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno Poppy Day and unanimously carried that Mayor Memmesheimer be authorized Proclamation to sign the Proclamation proclaiming May 25, 1957, as Poppy Day in Azusa. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIP'IS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, this Resolution be adopted. by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None seconded by Councilman Ortuno This Resolution was then adopted Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 3606 Resolution No. ,3606 - Allowing Claims and Demands City Attorney Williams stated that a Hearing was to be held before the Attorney General in San Francisco and requested the City Council to state their feeling relative to the City being represented at this Hearing. Hearing in Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero San Francisco that the City Attorney be authorized to use his own discretion as to the necessity of legal counsel being present at the Hearing before the Attorney General. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that this meeting adjourn until 7:30 o'clock Adjournment P.M. Tuesday, May 14, 1957. Time of adjournment 11:07 P.M. City Clerk of Azusa i m