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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - September 2, 1958 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, The City -Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. 2, 1958 Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Councilman Fawcett. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Decker, City Engineer Kirkgaard, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer ::Miller Mayor-Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections to;the minutes of August 18, 1958. Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 3, the item relating to the proposed annexation at Lark Ellen and,Arrow Highway should read "request the annexation with comparable to C-4 zoning" etc. With no further additions, the minutes were approved as corrected. ,It was recommended by the Department Head and the Personnel Board that a raise from Step 2 to Step 3 be granted to C. Grindeland Maintenance Man No. I, effective September 16, 1956. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that the recommendation of -,the Personnel Board and Department Head be accepted. -The'Eligibility List for Senior Accountant was pre- sented to Council. The top three men certifying are: a 1. Mr. Daniel O'Connor Whittier 2. Mr. Carl Reynolds La Puente 3. Mr. Howard Weissleader West Covina It'was recommended by the Administrative Officer that Mr. Carl Reynolds be employed at the third step of the salary range, effective September 16, 1958. Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley -that the recommendation of the Administrative Officer for -the employment of Carl Reynolds as Senior -Accountant be accepted. This motion carried by the following vote: 465 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Approval of Minutes' of 8-18-58 C. Grindeland step raise Sr. Accountant Eligibility List C. Reynolds appointed Sr. Accountant at 3rd step 9-16 AYES:, ,.'Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer ,NOES:. •• Councilmen: Johnson - ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Up•eand-Down Agreement for electrical power services Res. 3793, .,for agricultural purposes at 110 N. Pasadena Avenue was Power Service ;.presented to Council. Agreement - Ikehara Councilmen Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILI- TIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MR. TOKUSEI IKEHARA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that further reading be waived. 466 .. I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES:, Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 3793• Fire Chief Madison requested permission to attend the Pacific Coast Inter -Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs 'and the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Los Angeles from September 14th through the 19th. It was also -suggested by the Chief that Council members and other City officers attend at least a portion of these conferences. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Fire Chief be authorized to attend the two conferences and that expenses of $125.00 be advanced. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that any members of Council attending the conference may present an item- ized expense account and be reimbursed. The request of the Chief of Police for expenses to attend .the International Chiefs of Police Conference In Miami Beach, Florida, October 26 -31st was brought before Council at this time. The Chief had previously been authorized to attend the Conference, but no sti- pulation had been made as to expenses. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Police Chief be allowed to attend the International Police Chiefs Conference with travel -allowance to be based on the method of trans- portation selected by him, and that $125.00 be ad- vanced for expenses while in attendance at the conference, all expenses to be accounted for. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:' Councilmen: -Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Johnson brought up the subject that a recent ruling by the Attorney General of California published in the Western City magazine, August issue, stated that it was his opinion that the fifteen days annual leave of absence granted to police officers applied to calendar 'days, not working days. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that -this matter would be discussed with the City Attorney and brought before Council at a future date. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on the roposed rezoning from R-2 to R-3 of Lots 1-24, Block 2, Map of Azusa. This area comprises the west side of Alameda Avenue in the 400 block. The City Clerk pre- sented the affidavit of publication, and stated the notices had been sent to all residents within 300 feet, The'City Clerk stated that he had received no corres- pondence for or against the rezoning. No person in the audience appeared to speak for or against the rezoning. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ordered carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unahimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the rezoning be denied. 467 Page 2 Fire Chief authorized to attend Conf. Police Chief authorized to attend Conf. - expenses allows Planning Comm. proposed £gSink Lots 1-24, Block 52, Map of Azusa denied CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 "At the request of the Downtown Businessmen's Association, Mr. Bob Talley, 107 S. San Gabriel Avenue, appeared _before Council at this time as spokesman for the Associ- ation. Mr. Talley stated that the off-street parking committee had circulated a petition among the store owners in the 600 block of North Azusa Avenue, and had obtained pledges amounting to $203.00 per month to de- fray expenses. He further stated that the Singletons, owners of the property where the parking area is to be loaated,.would be willing to lease the land for $150.00 per month, clear of taxes and other costs. The City was asked to'negotiate a lease with the Singletons and to blacktop, maintain and illuminate the parking lot, which will contain 84 parking spots. .Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman "Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Attorney, City Engineer, and the Administrative Officer check further into this matter as soon as possible. The amended agreement of the Chamber of Commerce stating,what services would be obtained for the $5,900• to -be given by the City for the printing, distributing of brochures, etc. was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley'and unanimously carried that the Mayor and City'Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement pro- vided that the word "be" is inserted in Page 2, Section -5, after the word discretion. The Statement of Income and Expenses for the fiscal year 1957-58 and Budget Income Expenses for the same period were submitted to Council by the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the statements be filed., It•was recommended by the Planning Commission that ,the section of the Zoning Ordinance relating to variances be amended. Moved*by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that a public hearing be held -before Council at 8:00 P.M. on the evening of October 6, 1958. It was also recommended by the Planning Commission that a zone change, effective upon annexation, be granted for the property on Gladstone Street, west of Clydebank Avenue, which is owned by Mr. Hebert and Mr.' -Aguilar. Moved1by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman - Ortuno and ordered carried that the hour of 8:00 P.M. on.,October'6th be set for the date of public hearing. "Authorization was requested for the City Attorney to sign Cancellation of Erroneous Assessment of Taxes, Authorization No. 2349 and No. 142. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the Tax Cancellations. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 438 RELATING TO STOP INTER- SECTIONS AND ANGLE PARKING. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that further reading be waived. ' 469 Page 3 Off-street parking appeal C. of C. agreement re brochures C. of C. statements filed Public hearing 10-6 re: Zoning Ord. amendment on variances Public hearing 10-6 re Zone change on Gladstone & Clydebank City Attorney authorized to sign Tax Cancellations Ord. 584 - Amending #436 re: Stop ' intersections and parking F ry4 V• 'sc, rc. 41 ,. _ •) � � C ft 4J f1 1� 1 .� o a r1 •) •J q, t I ' ry4 V• 6 'sc, rc. 41 •i� ,�I. n z 6 'sc, rc. •i� ,�I. n z CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortun6 that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 584. Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA -FIXING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO OFFICERS AND,EMPLOYEES WHO USE THEIR OWN AUTOMOBILES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. This.Resolution was read in full. Moved by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasl`ey•that this Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was -then passed and adopted by the following vote of•Council: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer Johnson None and numbered Resolution 3794. A request was received for permission to allow the re- locati6h-of an 840 square foot house from 166 North San Gabriel Avenue to 149 North Soldano Avenue. The correction list is $2,000. with a bond in the amount of $2,200. to be posted. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that this matter be tabled. Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer investigate to see whether the house now on the premises is to be moved before the new house is relocated. - Mayor Memmesheimer was asked to issue the following Proclamations: Emergencies Don't Wait Week, October 10-19 Constitution Week, September 17-23 471 Page 4. Res. 3794, Fixing Mileage Payments Relocation request tabled Proclamations re: Emergencies Don't Wait Wee} and Constitutic Week Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized,to sign the Proclamations. The Regional Planning Commission gave notification Sierra Madre of their plan to add Sierra Madre Avenue, between Ave. approved Azusa Avenue and Lorraine Avenue, as a secondary as secondary highway on the Master Plan of Highways for Los highway Angeles County. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that the City advise the County that this is already a part of the City's plan, and that it meets with our approval. Notification was given of a testimonial banquet Res. to be honoring Sheriff Biscailuz, which is to be given prepared for by the Los Angeles Press Club.,,, dinner is to be Sheriff Bis - -„This held -on Wednesday, October 22nd, and the City was cailuz banquet asked whether they wished to present a Resolution of thanks to the Sheriff, and if so, who would be making the presentation. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City prepare a Resolution of thanks to Sheriff Biscailuz, and 472 s' �.nJ. • a �.nJ. 473 'CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1958 Page 5 that Mayor Memmesheimer be authorized to represent the City at this banquet. Also, any other Council repre- sentative.wishing to attend, may do so and be reimbursed for 'actual' expenses. Notification was received that the Los Angeles Dodgers "City Employee: are designating Saturday, September 27th, as "City Day" at L.A. Employees Day" for all City employees of So. California. Dodgers game Council members and their wives are invited to attend 9-27-58 this game as guests of Mr. O'Malley. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the invitation of the Los Angeles Dodgers be accepted, and that the Admini- strative Officer advise them of the Council acceptance. Council was asked whether they wished to reconsider the Power pole in relocation of the power poles located on Dalton Avenue front of the between Foothill Blvd. and Santa Fe. It was estimated Library Bldg. that the cost for removal of these poles, and the other to be relocatec expenses'involved, would amount to nearly $25,000.00. issue It was.pointed out that the cost of moving one pole which is located directly in front of the main entrance to the new Library and which could be moved farther south, would be $400 - $500, and that this would remove an unsightly condition from directly in front of the Library Building. Moved,by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that authorization be given for the removal of the one pole directly in front of the Library Building. Notice was given that the next School Board meeting will School Board be` -.held on Tuesday, September 9th. This is the meeting Meeting 9-9 that Councilmen Fawcett, Teasley, City Engineer Kirkgaard, and the Administrative Officer have been asked to attend in the hopes of correcting a drainage problem adjacent to School, -property on South Sunset Avenue. Notification was given of the League of California Cities L.C.C. Conf. Conference to be held in Los Angeles on October 26 - 29. in L. A. on Moved by.Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Oct. 26-29, Ortuno,that authorization be given for attendance at authority for this'Conference by all members of Council, the City attendance Attorney, Administrative Officer, City Engineer, all Department.Iieads, City Treasurer, Assistant City Attorney, and as many Commission members as attended last year with an advance of $125.00 for expenses to each person, all expenses to be accounted for. This motion -carried unanimously. The Azusa Herald gave notification that they are plan- City to pur- ning a special Golden Days publication issue. This is chase ad in to be in tabloid form, and the City was asked whether Herald Golden ,they were interested in taking an ad in the special Days special issue. "� issue Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Administrative Officer be authorized to purchase a double spread in the Golden Days Special Issue at a cost of $300.00. This motion carried by the .following vote: AYES: .-.Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:-. Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: - Councilmen: None The covenant executed by B. M. and E. I. Cunningham Acceptance of pertaining to the triangular portion of property lying Cunningham on the westerly side of San Gabriel Canyon Road was covenant offered for acceptance. 47.4. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 1958 Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the covenant be accepted, and that it be ordered recorded upon the effective date of the Ordinance. A proposed'City Employees' Safety Program was presented to Council along with a manual of policy and procedure. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Safety Plan be approved and that the Administrative Officer be authorized -'to take whatever steps are necessary to make„ this, program effective. The,City Clerk stated that he had received the covenant regarding the proposed annexation with M-1 zoning of the property located on the South side of Gladstone Street, west of the Little Dalton Wash. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno ,that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the Ordinance for the zone change and annexation. This motion carried by the following vote: 475 Page 6 Approval of City Employees' Safety Program Ord. to be prepared re: So. Annexation District #31 AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES:' Councilmen: Teasley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notification was given of a Los Angeles Highway Division meeting.to be held on September 4th at 10:00 A.M. in Los Angeles. Mr. Ed Potter, 1017 W. Gladstone Street, appeared before the City.Council with reference to a request from the Fire Department that he remove fire hazards on his -property. Notice'of an Area "D" Board of Mayors Meeting to be held in.Monrovia on Friday, September 5th, was read. Councilman'Fawcett is to attend as Mayor's alternate. A relocation request for the removal of a building located at 775 W. Foothill Blvd. to 715 W. Foothill Blvd. was held over until the next meeting, due to lack�of information. A change order for an additional $163.00 on the new Library Building was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that Change Order No. 4 be approved as presented to Council. Councilman Ortuno requested that the Administrative Officer order business type cards for members of the Council to be used for identification purposes. Moved by, Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered carried that authorization be given for -the purchase of identification cards for the members of Council'. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: 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 Teasley that this Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: L. A. Highway Division mtg. on 9-4-58 E. Potter appears before Council Area "D" Board of Mayors Mtg. Relocation request held over to 9-15 Change Order on Library Bldg. approved I.D. cards for'Council Res. 3795, Bills and Requisitions e- rJ 1 r -• •41 � �� t7 , r �' i � Ir -. t' ♦ !. •. ` In ., 1 , f � •J� 1 .� J t) .l ) 1 � , .% " 12 `�.>••.- ., _ `JM.� .. ; °Y. rT r.1 i-.y /J i r? �t r'«a .' '11 �i.' r r io •.n r.� C' .. L? h_r r lJ ri 1 U a• e- CITY:HALL. - AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1958 AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:- -,-Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 3795• Moved by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno-.and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of -adjournment 10:20 P.M. Gr�l� games Miller, City Cler 477 Page 7 Adjournment �; ri ri U ," . . Z