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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 3, 1957 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor pro tempore Ortuno led in the salute to the flag Invocation was given by Rev. Benjamin Paroulek, of the First Presbyterian Church Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Absent: Mayor Memmesheimer Also present: City Engineer Kirkgaard, Adminis- trative Officer -City Clerk Miller In the absence of Mayor Memmesheimer, Mayor pro tempore Ortuno presided. The absence of the City Attorney was discussed, and it was felt that an attorney should be present. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, that Mr. Willard Decker be authorized to act as City Attorney for this meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Memmesheimer Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any corrections of omissions to the minutes of August 19th. It was pointed out on Page 1, paragraph 8, the words "Park and Recreation Commission" should replace "Planning Commission". Page 4, paragraph 6, the motion to read "Council approves the General Services Agreement, and the 7:30 P.M. Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call City Atty. absent 491 Corrections to minutes of August 19th Mayor is authorized to sign". Minutes were appnved as corrected. There being no corrections or omissions to the minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 27th, Minutes approved the minutes were approved as written. The City Clerk reported only one bid had been received for the junk material from Well No. 7 as advertised in Notice Inviting Bids published In the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on August 19th and August 26th, 1957. The Monrovia Junk Yard, the only bidder, offered to purchase this junk material at $30.00 per ton. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno, the bid submitted by the Monrovia Junk Yard be accepted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk announced that the Notice Inviting Bids had been published in the Azusa Herald for the purchase of street lighting materials. Bids had been published in the Azusa Herald for the purchase of street lighting materials. Bids were received from the following firms: Weldrite Company General Electric Supply Co. Pacific Union Metal Westinghouse Electric Supply Line Material Industries McGraw -Edison Company Moved by Councilman Romeroy: seconded by Councilman Fawcett this matter be given further consideration and tabled until the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Memmesheimer Bid for Junk material awarded It was recommended by the Planning Commission SW corner that annexation proceedings be instituted for Clydebank the annexation of the southwest corner of Glad- Gladstone stone and Clydebank Avenues. Motion carried unanimously. of and Aves. 492 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 39 1957 Pg 2 493 The Planning Commission recommended a change of zone for the proposed heliport site, from M-1 to M-2. Moved by Councilman Johnson, the request be tabled until approval is received from the Civil Aeronautics Board relative to scheduled flights to the City. Motion failed for lack of second. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Memmesheimer Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the date of hearing before the Council on the zone change from M-1 to M-2 for the heliport site be scheduled for October 7, 1957, at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilment Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman J60nson Absent: Memmesheimer The Planning Commission reported that a Special Use Permit had been granted for a heliport, sub- ject to approval by Council of the zone change from M-1 to M-2. It was requested by the Planning Commission that Council, as legislative body, request the Regional Planning Commission to notify the Planning Commisbion of subdivision and zoning proposals within the proba- ble future City limits, such notices to be accompanied by a suitable map as specified in Section 11528 of the Govt. Code. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the request be granted as stated and the Regional Planning Commission be notified ac- cordingly. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that it was now 8:00 P.M., the time set for the public hearing of protests on Southerly Annexation District No. 25, this being a one foot strip acroos_Arrow Hi§hway, 40 feet in length to the Covina borderline, and east of Cerritos Avenue. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing, said Notice being published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on August 5th and August 12th, also published in the Los Angeles Daily Uournal on August 6th and August 13, 1957. The Clerk stated that there had been no written protests filed. Moved by Councilman Johnson that all proceedings under this annexation be discontinued. The matter of annexing a strip feet was discussed relative to No. 3012. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Romero, the previous motion be rescinded, hearing be continued on this annexation. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen:7ohnsbn Noes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Absent: Memmesheimer of land under 200 the Assembly Bill Councilman and the Protests were heard from members of the audience who were not in favor of annexation. Following discussion and explanation of the location of the strip to be annexed, the hearing was declared closed. Moved.by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for the annexation of this land to the City. Motion carried by the following v vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Memmesheimer Heliport site - zone change Hearing date set -Heliport site zone change Request to Reg66nal Plan. Commission Hearing -Southerly Annexation Dist. No. 25 Hearing continued Southerly Annexation Dist No. 25 approved 494 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 Page 3 495 Mayor Ortuno announced that it was the time set for Hearing on the public hearing of protests on Southerly Annexa- Southerly tion District No. 269 this being that property known Annexation Dist. as Tract No. 23093, located between Clydebank and No. 26 Vincent Avenues north of Newburgh Street, The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing, said Notice being published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on August 5, and 12, 1957, and in The Los Angeles Daily Journal on August 6 and 13th, 1957. The Clerk recited the names of property owners within the area to whom Notice of the Hearing had been mailed. The Clerk stated there had been no written protests filed. Several residents of the Valleydale area addressed Council and requested that the Tract to be annexed be required to erect a masonry wall around its property. It was brought out that the City Planning Commission did not recommend a block wall as a requirement. Mr. Halterman, the subdivider, stated that a chain link fence with plantings would be in- stalled on the east property line of the tract and that there will be no ingress or egress road onto Clydebank Avenue. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that Council finds no majority of protests And the hearing ddolared closed. Motion carried unani- mously. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for the annexation of this area. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Memmesheimer The next item considered by the Council was the 1911 1911 Act Act Assessment District No. 1955-8. action - Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution /le3;,Ala, 3G -57D entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ORDERING THE EXEQ CUTION OF A CONTRACT EMPLOYING SPECIAL ATTORNEYS (Assessment District No. 1955-8) This resolution was read in full. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, this resolution be adopted And the Mayor authorized to sign the contract employing special counsel. Motion carried unanimously, and was numbered Resolution No- 3650. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution a entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, RESOLUTION NO. CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN ENGINEER OF WORK AND 3651 -Appointing CERTAIN PROPOSED STREET WORK, AND ORDER THE PREPARATION Eng. of Work OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR SAID WORK. (Assessment District No. 1955-8) Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noes: None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No- 3651 - The City Engineer submitted plans and specifications Estimate of Cost of this Assessment District with an estimate of cost laced at $41,160.50, incidental fees approximating 7,625-00, making a total cost of $48, 785.50. Councilman Fawcett offered the following resolution entitled: 496 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 Page 4 497 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, ORDERING FILING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICAw Resolution No. TIONS AND DISTRICT MAP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN 3652 -Approving STREET WORK (Assessment District No. 1955-8) Plans and Specs. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noes: None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 3652. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION -OF CERTAIN STREET WORK ON SOLDANO AVE. AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA;: DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDI-� NARY PUBLIC BENEFIT: DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF: DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED: AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK OR THE EXTENT OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED, OR BOTH, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. (assessment District No. 1955-8) Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, further reading of this resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noes: None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 3653• The name of Julian Camps, 148 West Third Street was recommended as a member of the Plannibg Commission to fill the present vacancy. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero the recommendation be accepted, and the resolution of appointment be prepared. Motion was carried unanimously. A letter was received from the County Road Department requesting the City's financial participation in the construction of traffic actuated signals at Cerritos and Arrow Highway. Approximate cost would be $14,00.00 with the City assigned a share of $7,000.00, since the City boundary extends to the middle of Arrow Highway. Council was of the opinion that this was an excessive amount and there may be a possibility of cutting the cost. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the matter be referred to the City Engineer to make inquiry and determine the maximum cost and report to Council. Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer reported on the traffic hazard at the intersection of Gladstone and Pasadena Avenue, stating the palm tree and masonry pillar on the northeast corner caused poor visibility of cars on Pasadena, was located largely south of the City boun- dary and the County Road Deparijment had been requested to remove them. , Resolution No. 3653 -Declaring Intention Julian Camps appted. to Planning Comm. Traffic signal - Cerritos and Arrow Highway Traffic hazard requested to be removed The condition of the Arcade Building was reported on by the City Engineer, upon his investigation. It was Report on determined that the Arcade constitutes a menace and Arcade Bldg. a Lzazard to pedestrians and motorists using Azusa Ave. It was strongly recommended that the building should be strengthened or the arcade removed. Copies of the report were forwarded to the County Building Department and owners of the property. M CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett this matter be tabled until the next meeting to allow reasonable time for study of the report. With no objections, motion ordered carried. A request for sewer service was received from the Gladstone School District for the new school and headquarters to be located at the southeast corner of Citrus and Gladstone Streets: It was recommended by the Engineer that consideration be given to a sewer maintenance charge. This matter was discussed since it was felt a permit should not be granted until the School District had agreed to a maintenance charge. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson this request be referred to the City Engineer to determine a reasonable sewer maintenance charge, such charge_.to be recommended to Council. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, the City Clerk to forward letter to the construction contractor advising that permission to connect to the sewer line will be granted when a reasonable sewer maintenance charge is agreed upon. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Prior to the summer swimming season plans and spec- ifications for the remodeling of the bath house at Slauson Park were presented to the City Council with the recommendation that bids for the remodeling be requested after the summer season had closed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the remodeling of the bath house; bids to be opened October 4th, at 10:00 A.M. in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: Request for sewer service Gladstone School District Bath house at Slauson Park to be remodeled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIX% No. 3654-Eleo. BUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF Energy-Vallentine AZUSA AND HAROLD M. VALLENTINE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, further reading of this resolutioh be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman homero, seconded by Councilman Johnson this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noes: None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 3654• Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution entitled: & RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRI+i, No. 3655-Elec. BUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF Energy -Shafer AZUSA AND SHAEFFER, CULLER FOOD PRODUCTS AND Culler Co. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, further reading of this resolution be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Couhcilman Johnson, this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noes: None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered resolution No. 3655 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 Councilman Romero stated that he felt that an investigation should be made of the site on Coney Avenue where a house is to be relocated in order that such a relocation would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Moved by Councilman Romero, secohded by the Council- man Fawcett this matter be referred to the Building Inspector.. With no objedtions, motion so ordered. A request to relocate a house to 241 North Soldano Avenue, which had been Presented, had been investi- gated, and it was felt that no action should be taken at this time. It was requested by the Police Chief that the City enter into an agreement with the Milnat Animal Dis- posal Company for their services tothe City in the matter of disposing of dispatched animals. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the recommendation be accepted and the City enter into an agreement with the Milnat Animal Disposal Company. Motion carried unanimously . It was requested that Council approve the appoint- ment of Mrs. Dorothy Moskus as Stenographer -Clerk in the Police Department, effective Sept. 16, 1957 with salary set at 3rd step of pay plan. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Johnson, the appointment of Mrs. Moskus be approved as requested. Motion carried unanimously. QW A request was submitted for the purchase of a desk and chair for the Police Department, with possibly a used desk being purchased and a new chair. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson, request be granted and purchase of a used desk and a new chair authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Johnson offered the following ordinance, to be placed upon its first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 436 RELATING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS. Page 6 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, further reading of this ordinance be waived. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Investigation to be made of relocation site No action on relocation request Request for Animal Dis- posal service. Appt. of D. Moskus-Police Dept. Steno - Clerk Purchase of desk and chair authorized First Reading Ord. re. Stop inter- sections No action was taken by Council relative to the No action on joint meeting to be scheduled between Council and Joint meeting - members of the Redevelopment Agency and State Redev. Agency representatives. A Grant of Easement was submitted for the relocation j of a power line by C. F. Butz Engineering Company. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded ty Councilman Resolution Fawcett, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare Grant of Ease - the necessary resolution. With no objections, ment-Butz Eng. motion so ordered. A Grant of Easement for the purpose of relocating a power line was submitted by Shirlee Van Alen Resolution on on the premises at 539 E. Mason Ave. Grant of Ease - Moved by Councilman Romero, ieconded,by Councilman ment-Van Alen Fawcett, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. With no objections, motion ordered carried. A Grant of Easement for the purpose of relocating Resolution on a power line was submitted by Harold M. Vallentine. Grant of Ease - Moved by Councilman R&mero, seconded by Councilman ment-Vallentine Faweett, the City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare the necessary resolution. With no objections motion ordered carried. 2 t t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFOENIA SEPTEMBER 3, 1957 Page 7 a An application was submitted for a license to Request for construct, operate and maintain a closed circuit closed TV system for the customers of Skiatron TV, Inc. circuit Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, this request be referred to the City Attorney and Administrative Officer for study and recommendation. With no objections, motion so ordered. Notice was received from the ReglBnal Planning Com- Hearing on mission of the hearing to be held on Sept. 11, 1957 Zone Exception at 9:45 A.M. before the Zoning Board, Los Angeles County Engineering Bldg., Los Angeles County Engineer- ing Bldg., Los Angeles on the application of Earl G. Corkett, for an exception to the R -A zone for the purpose of maintaining a temporary outdoor advertising sign on the SW corner of Foothill and Rockvale Aven}je in the County. Moved by Councilman Johnson.,,seconded by Councilman Romero, and so ordered, letter be filed. It was requested by the Los Angeles County Auditor- Cancellation Controller that the City Attorney be authorized to of Erroneous sign Cancellation of Erroneous Assessment of personal Assessment property of William G. Popoff. Moved by Councilman Hohnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, the Attorney be authorized to sign the Cancellatioh of Erroneous Assessment on William J. Popoff. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Approval was requested from the County of Los Angeles County Assessors Assessors office for branch office location for office 1958 at the Azusa City Hall on Wednesdays and Fridays, scheduled from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. January 15 through April 25th. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero the request be granted and letter of approval forwarded. With no objections, motion so ordered. The City of Turlock requested that a proclamation be issued proclaiming "Central California's Sunday Request for School Fair Week" during September 25-28.- Proclamation Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- filed man Romero, request be filed. With no objections, motion so ordered. A request was submitted by the Chairman of Azusa Golden Days for the cooperation of all City Depart- Azusa Golden ment Reads during the coming celebration. Days Committee Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- request man Ortuno request be granted and department heads be authorized to cooperate with the Azusa Golden Days Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Request was received from Muscular Dystrophy Asso- Muscular Dystrophy ciation of America, Inc. for permission to conduct Assn. Request a fund raising drive within the City during the for fund period of December 1 through 31, 1957- raising drive Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Fawcett this request be granted subject to the usual requirements of registering with the Police Department. With no objections, motion ordered carried. Announcement was made of the Directors, Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities Directors, regular meeting at Pasadena on Thursday Sept. 5, 1957. League of Calif. Cities Meeting Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero, the Mayor be authorized to attend the Mayor's Safety Conference at Sacramento, Oct. 2, 3 4, and Mayor author - 5 with expense allowance in the amount of 6200.00. ized to attend Motion carried by the following vote: Conference Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Romero, Ortuno Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Memmesheimer A CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3', 1957 Page 8 S It was announced that sometime in October the National National Safety Council would present their index SAFETY at a luncheon meeting planned and held in Azusa. Council Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman presentation Romero that the sum of$150.00 be allowed for the luncheon meeting expense. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Romero offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Claims and AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIE Demands- Res. FYING THE FUNDS OYT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. No. 3656 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson, this resolution be adopted. This resolution was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Fawcett, Johnson, Romero, Ortuno Noest None Absent: Memmesheimer and numbered Resolution No. 3656. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Johnson meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 9:56 P.M. LN City Clerk of zusa or -I