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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 14, 1957 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the abae time and place. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson Romero, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer, City Clerk -Administrative Officer Councilman Ortuno offered for the second and final reading, an Ordinance entitled: 329 7:30 P.M. Roll Call AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, Ordinance THE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN, RENEW, AND OPERATE STANDARD GAUGE No. 536 - RAILROAD TRACKS ALONG AND UPON NINTH STREET IN THE CITY OF Pac. Elec. AZUSA, RR Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, reading of this Ordinance be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortunb, seconded by Councilman Romero, this Ordinance be adopted, This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 536 The City Attorney stated that he would communicate with the Pacific Electric Railway Company relative to an Agreement whereby the City would pave the areas across the tracks at the street crossings in return for an easement along the north side of 9th Street east of Pasadena Avenue for the erection of power lines. Councilman Johnson offered for the first reading the following Ordinance entitled: 9th St. pav- ing re: RR tracks AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY Rabies Ord. - OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENS- 1st readiq ING, REGULATING, IMPOUNDING, VACCINATION AND REVACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF ALL DOGS, AND FOR THE CONTROL OF DANGEROUS AND BARKING DOGS, TESTING FOR RABIES OF DOGS T'IAT HAVE BITTEN HUMAN BEINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR FEES IN CONNECTION WITH IMPOUND- ING AND HANDLING OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, AND RESCINDING OF ORDINANCES NO. 437, 439 and 452. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, further reading of this ordinance be waived. Motion was unanimously carried. Second reading of the ordinance scheduled for May 20, 1957. Councilman Romero offered for the second reading, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REGULAT- ING THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. There being no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, this Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memme- sheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 537 Ordinance No. 537 - Sale of Fireworks 330 sal CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 7:30 P.M. The City Attorney stated that he had had correspondence with stating that the Junior Chamber of Commerce had requested Lucky Lager Brewing Company whereby they would like to be Removal of reassured that upon the dedication of Lucky Avenue, that trees and trees whibh they would like to plant in the parkways would shrubs on not be removed, and that they would rather plant and care public for these trees. The City Attorney stated that several property Cities have Ordinances relating to the destruction or damage was in excess of $300.00 that they, the Junior Chamber, would of trees and shrubs on public property, and that he had receive in addition to the $300.00, one-half of all that over prepared an Ordinance to that effect for consideration by $300.00. The Chamber of Commerce concurred with the request the Council. Discussion was held on the authority designated of the Junior Chamber, and requested that the City Council to the Park and Recreation Commission relative to the removal set forth their opinion on this matter. and destruction of trees, and it was agreed that the Ordinance Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno as prepared by the City Attorney, be placed on file for that the Administrative Officer be instructed to direct a study by interested parties. letter to the Chamber of Commerce advising them that the The matter of the heliport was discussed, and it was dis- closed by the Administrative Officer that the Company had Heliport agreed to paving of an area consisting of a 75 ft. diameter site landing strip with paving to the entrance gate. The Admin- istrative Officer was instructed to determine whether the Airway Company has, as yet, received authorizationlfrom the CAA of regularly scheduled flights, and this should be determined before any outlay has been made on the heliport. Mr. Dave Miranda, who appeared before Council and requested Dave Miranda - that he be considered for a temporary or part-time work, with request for the Park Department. Mr. Miranda was referred to the Personnel work Clerk with the recommendation that he submit an application at this office. The City Engineer stated that plans and specifications for locker room improvements at the plunge were ready. However, it appeared that there would be too little time to advertise for bids on the project and have the work completed before Locker room the opening of the summer season in mid-June. improvements Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, tabled. that the project of the locker room improvements be tabled, until after the regular summer season. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to the City Council stating that the Junior Chamber of Commerce had requested that they be granted prize money, if any, up to the amount of $300.00 that would be awarded to the City of Azusa for the booth at the State Fair, since the Junior Chamber were Request for the ones who would erect the booth and operate it during the prize money time of the Fair, and in addition, that if the prize money from State was in excess of $300.00 that they, the Junior Chamber, would Fair awards receive in addition to the $300.00, one-half of all that over $300.00. The Chamber of Commerce concurred with the request of the Junior Chamber, and requested that the City Council set forth their opinion on this matter. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the Administrative Officer be instructed to direct a letter to the Chamber of Commerce advising them that the handling of the funds was exclusively under their jurisdic- tion, and that the Council had no objection to granting the request as set forth by the Junior Chamber. With no objec- tions, motion was ordered carried. The Chamber of Commerce submitted a Statement of Income and Chamber of Expenses for the quarter ending March 31, 1957. Copies are Commerce - to be forwarded to Council members for their consideration. Financial Statement A request was submitted by the Chamber of Commerce requesting Council to consider the adoption of a Resolution pequesting all City officials, department heads, chairmen of Commissions and Boards to encourage the preservation of our good "business climate", in the City of Azusa, to encourage new business. V/ 332 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the City Attorney draw Resolution incorporating request. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Request had been submitted by the Civil Defense Director for permission to authorize a representative of the Ground Observer Corp to attend the National Conference being held at Monterey, California. However, it was found that no member was able to attend and request was cancelled. It was recommended by the City Clerk that the classification of Junior Accountant be established, and that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold an examination forthis position. It was recommended that the salary range be 29.5 ($402-490). This classification should be assigned to the City Clerk's office to be utilized in the Accounting Department, and in particular to work with the Light and Water Department in the control of the cost system presently being established in those departments. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the recommendation of the City Clerk be accepted and the Personnel Board be instructed to set up the classifi- cation and schedule an examination, and Resolution No. 3597 be amended to include this classification, Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7:30 P.M. Supt. Smith of the Light and Water Department requested that an inter -departmental examination be held for a Working Foreman in the Light Department. Since the acquisition of a new truck this would enable crews to work on more than one project at the same time and would increase the efficiency of the depart- ment. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the request of Supt. Smith be granted and the inter -depart- mental examination be authorized for the position of Working Foreman. Motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was requested by Supt. Smith that a Journeyman -Lineman be employed to fill the vacancy which would be created upon the filling of the Working Foreman's position. It was the opinion of the Council that this could be taken care of at a later date. Supt. Smith requested that the No. 1 man on the Civil Service List for Estimator be employed by the Light and Water Depart- ment. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno this matter be tabled until the next meeting of Council. Motion carried unanimously. It was requested by Supt. Smith that an examination be held for position of Consumer's Serviceman, due to the transfer of the man presently holding this position to Humane Officer. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Romero, that request be granted and the examination for Consumer's Service- man be authorized. Motion carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Personnel Board, as requested by the Chief of Police, that the following persons be raised in step: Charles Neer, Motor Patrolman, to Step 4 at $467 per mo., effective 6/1/57 Don Ryle, Patrolman, to Step 4 at $444 per mo., eff. 6/1/57. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Personnel Board and the Chief of Police be accepted, and the above mentioned men be promoted as set forth. 383 Request for Res, re: busi- ness usiness Climate Request by G.O.C. can- celled Request for Jr. Accountant classificatior approved. Request for Working fore- man in Light Dept, - approved Request for Jrnyman-Line- man -- Light Dept. Reauest for examination- Consumer's - Serviceman approved. Step Raises, Police Dept. 334. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 Councilman Romero offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TIM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV- ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND TODD ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK :TO ATTEST SAME. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, further reading of the Resolution be waived, With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then adopted Sas 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 3607 - Electrical Energy - Todd Engineer ing by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3607 Communication was received from the League of California Cities in answer to a request for a list of names of attorneys that might be available fir a full time position of City Atty, with the City of Azusa. The League of California To advertise Cities stated that there were no names available in their for City office for this position, and recommended that the City Attorney advertise in Western City magazine or contact larger Cities where Deputy City Attorneys are employed in hopes that a City Attorney could be obtained in this manner. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that this letter be filed. Motion carried by lthe following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Squire Realty Company submitted a letter stating that the owner of the property described as the West 135 ft, of the Offer sale o] south 90' of Block 6, Tract 627, has offered this property property to for sale to the City of Azusa for $3500.00. It was pointed City out by the Administrative Officer that the Engineer had advised him that the State Division of Highways is presently appraising and acquiring property in this area for the ex- tension of 12th Street westerly, and that the City would not have to buy this property at this time. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, that the Administrative Officer advise Squire Realty of the action by the State relative to the acquisition of property for the extension of Twelfth Street. Motion carried unanimously. The Administrative Officer stated that communications had Communicatioi been received by him which pointed to the defeat -of AB394 re: AB394 which would tax municipal utilities. The Administrative Officer stated that the report of the Report of Regional Water Pollution Control Board relative to the re- Regional quirements necessary for the establishment of a disposal site Water Pollu. in Van Tassel Canyon had been referred to the City Engineer tion Control for his study and report: Board The Administrative Officer stated that he had been informed that the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Com- merce was set up to distribute Litter -Bags if the Council wished to purchase the same. It was pointed out that, for approximately $325.00 the City could purchase 2500 holders, 5000 bags and 200 decals. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by:Councilman Ortuno, the Administrative Officer be authorized to purchase the above quantities and that they be turned over to the Jr., Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce for distribution. Motion was unanimously carried. Litterbags t be purchased and distribu ed - Chamber & Jr. Chambe. of Commerce CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 7:30 P.M. The City Clerk requested authorization to attend the National Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference being held in Long Beach May 19 -through 23, 1957, and that actual expenses be paid. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the City Clerk be authorized to attend the Conference with actual necessary expenses to be allowed. This motion carried unanimously. 337 Natl. Inst. of Municipal Clerks Conference Communication was received from the Citrus High School District requesting the cooperation of the City Council in a school Request by bond election to be held May 17th, for the purpose of passing Citrus High a bond issue for the construction of Glendora High School. School Dist. The City Clerk pointed -.out the necessity for a Resolution being adopted by the City Council authorizing a certain person and title to file the Annual Street Report yearly with the State Controller and recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to sign this report. It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman City Clerk tc Ortuno, the City Clerk be authorized to sign the Annual Street sign Annual Report. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Street Report Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAKE AND FILE WITH STATE CONTROLLER EACH YEAR THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT. Resolution No. 3608 - Annual Street Report Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, this Resolution be adopted. This Resolution was then adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3608 A copy of Application for On -Sale Beer License for the premises at 302 Irwindale Avenue was received from the Board of Equali- zation. No action was taken by the Council, and the applica- tion was ordered filed. The Administrative Officer stated that the Los Angeles County had recently adopted an Ordinance requiring swimming pools Swimming to be fenced or enclosed and asked if the Council wished Pools to be similar protection offered the City of Azusa, fenced It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance for the City of Azusa relating to the protection of swimming pools by fences. With no objections, motion was ordered carried. It was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Letter of Romero, that the letter of commendation received from the commendation City of Glendora for services rendered by the Azusa Fire to Fire and Department and Police Department, at their recent fire, be Police Depts filed, with copies being forwarded to the Fire and Police Departments, With no objections, motion was ordered carried. The City Attorney stated that a mutual aid agreement for fire fighting was being developed in the City of West Covina to include the cities of Azusa, Glendora, Covina and asked if the City of Azusa would be interested in such a mutual agree- ment. Mutual Aid It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Agreement - Fawcett, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a mutual approved aid agreement as stated. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Ll CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. TUES., MAY 14, 1957 It was moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the report of the meeting of the Los Angeles Watershed Commission meeting held on May 3, 1957 be filed. With no objections, motion ordered carried. 7:30 P.M. The Administrative Officer stated that the property adjacent to the Vosburg Clinic on Azusa Avenue was owned by.the County Health Department and that a further investigation would be made on the ability to have this area paved for off-street parking. L.A.Watershe Comm, meetin report Proposed parking area L.A.County Health Dept. It was moved.by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Romero, meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 9:35 P.M. C y C .er o zusa