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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 3, 1958 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City'of Azusa met in'.regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led.:in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Councilman Fawcett. Invocation Present at Roll Call: Councilmen:l, Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer. Absent: Councilmen: None Also Present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of Light and Water Smith, Supt. of Public Works Bresnahan, City Engineer Kirkgaard and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. 219 Mayor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections or<.ommissions to the minutes of February 17, 1958. Approval of With no corrections, the minutes were approved as Minutes 2-17-58 written. The Council was notified by the Personnel Board of Termination of the, -termination of probationary periods for: Prob. Periods Lawrence Trujillo, Patrolman 4-1-58 and June Miller, Account Clerk, 4-1-58 The Planning Commission advised the Council of the Lots 17 & 18, request for zone change by Alpha Beta Food Markets Block 29 from "P"to "C�3" on lots 17 & 18, Block 29, Map of rezoning Azusa. A public hearing is to be set by the Planning hearing Commission on March 5th. The Council was notified that the Planning Commission J. C. Church has received application for zone change from "R -lc" prop. re - to "M-1" from Mr. James C. Church for the property on zoning the southwest corner of Gladstone Street and Clyde- bank Avenue. A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on March 19th. A request, to annex the 2 lots at the southeast corner Prop. Annex. of Mauna Loa Street at Citrus Avenue with zoning to Lots 1 & 2, permit a building for professional offices was sub- Tract 20498 mitted to the Planning Commission by Mr. H. A. Snidow, representatives of the owners. The Planning Commission recommended to the Council the annexation of Lots 1 & 2, Tract 20498, located at the southeast corner of Citrus Ave. and Mauna Loa Street, with zoning suitable for a professional building. It was stated that there were no objections from surrounding residents at the time a hearing was held before the Regional Planning Commission on a similar request. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Clerk be instructed to submit the boundaries to the Boundary Commission for approval and the Planning Commi§sion be instructed to start the necessary steps for changing the zoning in that area 'to create a new Residential -Professional zone. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES,: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Attorney H. A. Snidow, representing the owners of land Prop. annex. located on the south side of Gladstone Street extend- and M zoning ing west from Little Dalton Wash submitted a request area So. side to the Planning Commission to annex the area to the Gladstone St. City if M-1 zoning could be applied. The area re- W. of Wash presents about 8.2 acres. 220 � .. 'r � .. . .. ?: ��,, .. � .. � ;. .. � ; . � _,r.. r CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 31 1958 Y • It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the City Council instruct them to proceed with the change of zoning and annexation of subject area located on the south side of Gladstone St. west of Azusa Ave. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the City Clerk be instructed to ppesent the proposed boundaries to the Boundary Commission for approval and instruct the Planning Commission to start -the necessary steps for the change of zoning to'M-1. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: ,Councilmen: None The Planning Commission notified the Council that .they had adopted an amendment to their Resolution No: 7 to exclude a portion of the redevelopment area designated therein. This is the area north of Third Street between Pasadena Ave. and the alley between Azusa Ave. and Alameda Ave., which was pre- viously -included in the redevelopment area. The Light and Water Department notified the Council that the James M. Montgomery Co. had re- quested,permission to release copies of the report they.made on the appraisal of the Water Department System to the P.U.C. and other interested parties. Council authorization was requested to release this report.. - Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the request be granted and the Montgomery Company -be authorized to release the report. With no objections, motion ordered carried. A request was received from the Light and Water Dept. for permission to exchange with Valves, Inc. of Los Nietos, Calif., some obsolete materials the Light & Water Dept. has on hand, for rework on a 16" valve. Moved.by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the Supt. of Light and Water be authorized to make the trade requested. -At this time, Mr. Rex Faulkner of 5926 No. Ranburn appeared before the Council to inquire when street lights would be installed in his area, which is the Crown Covina Tract. Mr. Faulkner was advised that they probably would have street lights within 90 days. It was recommended by the City Engineer that the House -Numbering Ordinance No. 300 be amended thaor- der that the area east of Citrus Avenue may be num- bered in`the same manner as those within the old City limits. This would be of particular advantage for the -Police and Fire Departments to clarify the City and County territory. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the amendment to Ordinance No. 300 as recommended. The City. Engineer notified the Council that the North Azusa Avenue sewer had had final inspection on January 30, 1958, and has been approved by the Engineering Department. Since that time two sewer permits have been issued. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that authorization be given to record the notice of completion. With no objections, motion ordered carried. 221 Page 2 P.C. Res. am- ending redev. areas Montgomery report to be released Obsolete material in exchange for valve alter- ation House Number- ing Ord #300 to be amended No. Azusa Ave. sewer accepted 22� ' _.rjr. -CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 'A request was received form the State Highway Dept. to purchase a 100' x 10' portion of the City property -as part of the right-of-way of San Gabriel Avenue. This is a narrow 100' strip extending westward from Azusa Avenue to the well site. Moved --by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman .Fawcett and ordered carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the deed upon approval of the City Attorney. Councilman Romero inquired as to what progress was being made regarding removal of the wooden bridge over the wash off Pasadena Avenue between 1st. and 2nd St. The•City. Engineer stated that he was waiting for writ- ten -approval from the State Flood Control before re- moving the bridge. Councilman Johnson asked that the City Engineer's report on the Future Sewer Project, which was pre- sented to Council at the beginning of the meeting, 223 Page 3 City to sell portion of land to state for San Gab. Ave. extension Removal of hazardous bridge wait- ing on County o.k. Request for sewer line Loren Ave. be.brought up at this time. The Engineer's report set forth the estimated cost for the installation of sewers in the following streets: Loren Avenue $ 8,000.00 Loren Avenue 1,600.00 (undedicated portion) Industrial Street 3,000.00 Irwindale Avenue 32,000.00 A petition signed by 14 people on North Loren Avenue was presented, requesting that sewers be installed as soon:as possible. It was pointed out that a portion of'North Loren Avenue would have to be dedicated before installation could be made. Moved•by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the City Engineer and the City Administrator be authorized to contact the people concerned in regard to'the dedication of their property. This motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Romero, Seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to go ahead with the Plans and Specs for the entire Loren Ave. sewer project, and that they be presented at the next Council meeting. Moved by Cbuncilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno'and unanimously carried that the Engineer be -authorized to prepare plans and specs for the sewer projects pn Irwindale Ave. and Industrial Streets. Councilman Romero offered for its second reading the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 440 RELATING TO COLLECTION OF FEES FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. Moved,by 'Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then'passed and adopted by the fmllowing mote: Eng. to pre- pare plans & specs for sewers in industrial areas Ord. 440 amended re: collection of rubbish fees AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 566. An Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney rezoning 1st reading Lots 19 & 20, Block 29, from "P" to "C-3" was pre- Ord. rezoning sented for Council consideration. Lots 19 & 20, Block 29 .224 .,.��. - :a. (., �� . J y, .e, t. - •" � - ..i .;.:c. .. �f .. ]...;'. ,_. :.r ,. .... .. ,_:.IS -- .' ]... ' .. � ...a �� +�. ._ CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 Page 4 Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the Ordinance entitled: AN -ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that further reading of this Ordinance be waived. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES.:". Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Second reading will be March 17, 1958. Cancellation of taxes of property acquired for State Cancellation Highway purposes, Authority #37563 was presented. taxes - Hwy. Moved by:Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman purposes Ortuno and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the tax cancellation. The' -deed for land for park site from Walker -Built Homes was presented for acceptance by Council. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 'ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION ,,THEREOF.. Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero,and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved;by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett•that this Resolution be adopted. This Res- olution was then passed and adopted by the following vote.:`, AYES:•. • Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES', • Councilmen: None Res. 3729 accepting deed for Park - Walker -Built ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3729. A Resolution was submitted for consideration granting Easement Southern Counties Gas Company right-of-way easement granted to south from 1st. Street to serve the new animal shelter.Gas Co. to Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution serve animal entitled: shelter Res. 3730 A -RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT OF WAY TO SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, Romero and ordered carried, this Resolution be waived. Moved.by�Councilman Ortuno, Johnson that the Resolution was then passed and adopted seconded by Councilman that further reading of seconded by Councilman be adopted. This Resolution by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES:, Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3730. At the request of Councilman Johnson, the joint road Eng. to de - agreement between the City of Azusa and Fred Heyden termine was brought up at this time. Discussion was held on preference the legal aspects of determining the road location, for road since'the use of Van Tassel Canyon by the City has not location on been settled at this time. Gov't. prop. 225 226 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 Mr. Heyden has requested that the City Engineer make a survey for a road location over the Government owned lands. It was pointed out to Council that the survey requested would be determined visually and without in- struments in order that the general location could be determSdedd Moved'by Councilman Fawcett, Ortuno that the City Engineer min6'a,preference as to where over the"land owned by the U. the event that one is built. the following vote: seconded by Councilman be authorized to deter - a road should be located S. Corps of Engineers in This motion carried by AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Memmesheimer presented a statement re: the County .•Sanitation District report on Van Tassel Canyon refuse .site, stating that the report is not favorable with respect'to the main canyon, but shows definite interest in'the use of the side canyons. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be requested to make copies of the report and give them to the members of the Council for study in order that they may'give further instructions to the Mayor for present -;.n ,at16n at the next Sanitation District board meeting. Mayor Memmesheimer also suggested that instructions be given to the people who have been negotiating on this property:to continue to do so, and also that the City of'Duarte be contacted to get their feelings on using the'extension of property that would be within the Duarte boundaries. The Valleydale Baptist Church requested permission to relocate a building from 5310 No. Azusa Avenue to 735 So. Donna Beth Avenue. This building was donated to the•church by the Turner -Stevens Company and has 1872 square feet. According to the Building Deartment, the cost of improvements are estimated to be 9,800.00, with a bond in the amount of $10,700.00 to be posted. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried, that permission be granted to relocate the building, subject to all conditions imposed by the Building Department. The Council was notified that Gilfillan Bros. have desired to exercise their option and extend their lease on the 5th. St. parking lot to June 30, 1960. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary papers granting the extension of the lease. This motion carried by the following vote: ' AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None .-ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None A Structural Pest Control report was presented from the Hanson Termite Control after inspection of the Engineering and Public Works Building. They reported some sub termite activity from the ground, which would be corrected when located on new foundations. The front girder is damaged by sub termites, and there may be some mud sills to be replaced during the moving operations. It was also recommended that the front porch be removed, as it is not of value to repair, and that a treatment be given for kalotermes in the attic. The estimated cost of this work is $87.00. Page 5 22? County San. Dist. report re: Van Tassel Can- yon Relocation request - Valleydale Baptist Ch. Gilfillan Bros. ex- ercise opt. on parking lot Termite re ort on P.W. Bldg. 229, A CITY.HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero and ordered carried that the report be filed. The -City Clerk asked whether the Council was in- terested in attempting to purchase the property between two City owned lots on Dalton Ave. This .would give the City a 150 foot frontage on Dalton Avenue and would allow room for off-street parking for the library and,the Public Works Building, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, as well as for relocating the building. According to the City Administrator, the parcel in question was appraised ..-at $7,859..00. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman .Romero that the City Administrator be authorized to offer the appraised value for the property. This ,.motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: -Councilmen: None Authorization was requested by the City Clerk to bid on'delinquent shares of Azusa Agricultural Water Co. stock if a sale is set. If there is a sale, it will be approximately the 25th of March. Moved.by.Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Orturio,and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to secure whatever stock is avail- able,and,can be obtained at auction at a maximum price of $10.00 per share plus assessments. A report was presented from the Chamber of Commerce on Evaluation of the Proposed Foothill Freeway and Alter- nate Routes. It was suggested that the Planning Com- mission,hold a public hearing on the proposed Freeway locations and that a representative from the Highway Department be present. This is to be an evening meet- ing, the'date set by the Planning Commission. Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the Planning Commission be authorized to hold* a public hearing as soon as possible, that the City Council and the City Engineer be asked to attend, and that'the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors be specifically invited to be present to clarify their report and to answer any further questions. This motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting that the City join in "Operation Clean -Up" sponsored by that organization. The intention of the V.F.W. is to sell trash containers door to door in this community. -Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that the request be referred to the Police Dept. with power to act. With no objections, motion ordered carried. The request from Mr. R. Lindquist, 220 E. 13th St., to buy 840 square feet of City owned land at the rear of his property for $150.00 was again presented to the Council, having been tabled from the previous meeting. Moved,by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the item be raised from the table at this time. Motion ordered carried. Discussion was held relative to the value of the land ,and the price offered. Moved by.Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the City Administrator notify Mr. Lindquist that the $150.00 offered price is not sufficient, and that 50¢ per square foot has been set as the minimum price which will be acceptable to the City. This motion carried unanimously. 229 Page 6 Proposed acquisition of prop. on Dalton Ave. for parking etc. A.A.W. Co. stock to be acquired if possible P1. Comm. to hold Pub. hear- ing on Freeway location V.F.W. "operation Clean -Up" referred to P.D. Offer to purchase City owned land @ $150. re- jected 230 r v CITY HALL ` AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1958 Page 7 A letter was presented from the California Conservation Calif. Council requesting that the Mayor proclaim March 7-14, Conserva- 1958,,as,California Conservation Week. tion Week Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Mar. 72-.14 Romero and.ordered carried, that the Mayor be authorized to proclaim March 7-14 as California Conservation Week. The City.Clerk advised the Council of the Board of Dir- League of ectors meeting of the League of California Cities to be Cal. Cities held.March 6, 1958; at 7:15 P.M. in the Rodger Young Aud. Bd. of Dir. meeting a 3-6-58 Arrangements to be made for the Council, Business Assoc. Off-street iation, and the City Administrator to meet with Attorney parking Sorenson on March 4th re: off-street parking. study with Atty. Sor- enson A letter was received from the Civitan Club of Azusa Ch. of Com. requesting that the City of Azusa give support to the to support Junior College Baseball Tournament to be held March 27, Jr. College 28, and 29, 1958. In previous years the City, through Baseball the Chamber of Commerce, has donated some of the smaller Tournament trophies to the event, and placed an ad in the program. Moved by Councilman Romero, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the letter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for the same action as last year. With no objection, motion ordered carried. -Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Bills & entitled: Reqs Res. 3731 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Romero that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Romero, Memmesheimer NOES: Coundilmen: None ABSENT:,,Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3731. Moved by,'Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Romero, Adjourn- and'ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. ment Tune•, of , ad journment 9:50 P.M. i ames Miller, City Clerc 231 ames Miller, City Clerc 231 232