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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 15, 1958 - CCme CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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 Call to Order in the salute to:the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Benjamin Paroulek, First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present -at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Roll Call Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of Light and Water Smith, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller Magor Memmesheimer asked if there were any corrections Approval of to the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1958. Minutes of The'City Clerk stated that Page 2 regarding the Library 12-1-58 area to be paved should read $750.00 rather than feet. On page 5, the caption title regarding the first read- ing of the Ordinance changing the names of East Hanks and East Duell should also read "and amending Ord. 300 - Building numbering system". With no further corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected. On'Friday, December 12th, at 10:00 A.M., bids were Action on opened in the office of the City Clerk for the con- bath house struction of a bath house at Slauson Park. Present at bids tabled bid opening were: Councilman Teasley, City Engineer, to 1-5-58 and City Clerk. Bids were received from the following: Bidder G. R.—Construction Dilworth Construction Co. Dumarc•Corporation Herman Rempel, Contractor Clark Elliott R.B.Searles Construction Buildi 26,714 Additive 2,085 Total $SFO 28,799 30,285 3,100 33,385 302750 31,332 32,800 3,530 3,137 2,740 34,280 342469 35,540 The low,bidder did not submit a list of subcontractors with'the sealed bid, stating that the City Engineer had told him that it would not be necessary. He did, however, present the list to the City Engineer a short time after the bid.opening, and it was the opinion of the City Attorney that this informality could be waived .;;by Council in view of the fact that the list was presented prior to the time of the awarding of the bids. A letter was read to the Council in which Dilworth Con- struction Company, second low bidder, stated that they felt they should be considered low bidder, in view of the fact that Oury Construction Company had not adhered to the specifications and submitted the list of subcontractors. Moved by "Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley; and unanimously carried that the bid award be tabled until the next regular Council meeting in order that it may be reviewed by the City Engineer and City Attorney. It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel Board that the following step raises be granted: George Flynn, App. Lineman, to Step 3, 1-1-59 Wayne Holden, Maint. Man I, to Step 5, 1412, 364, 1-16-59 James Englehart, Patrolman, to Step 51 467, 1-1-59 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the recommended step raises be approved. Step raises: G. Flynn W. Holden J. Englehart • •4 a ' r CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 The Certified Civil Service List for the position of welder vias presented to Council. Those eligible are: Samwj D. Crouch 1st Wayne T. Holden 2nd Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried that the list be filed. The Certified Civil Service list of applicants for the position'of fireman was presented to Council. The top three men are: James L. Stewart, Azusa 1st Robert G. McEachern, Glendora 2nd Kenn E. Boyd, Pomona 3rd Moved.by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried that the list be filed. The financial statement for the quarter from July 1st to•September 30th for the Redevelopment Agency was presented to Council. This statement shows the bank balance -as of September 30, 1958, $3,336.80. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The following recommendations -were presented to Council by Mr. Edward Snyder, Chairman of the Library Board: (a) That the Library Board be permitted to proceed with the planting of the patios and exterior planters, payment to be made from the Library funds. (b) That the landscaping of the park area be done by the Department of Public Works and subject to the ap- -proval of Benjamin Parker as Planning Consultant. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno; and unanimously carried that iter (a) be ac- cepted and the Library Board be authorized to proceed with the patio and exterior planters, payment to be made -Prom Library funds. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried that item (b) be referred ,-to the Park and Recreation Commission for recommendation. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 22. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and stated that there had been no protests. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried that Council find no protests have been filed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the�,-h2&ri4g%:be�lclosed. Notice was given of the resignation of Mrs. Mary Frohn, Account Clerk in the Light and Water Department, effective December 16, 1958, with the request that her name be placed on the eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the resignation of Mary Frohn be accepted, and that her name be placed on the eligibility list. 9i Page 2 Civil Service List for welder filed Civil Service list for fireman filed Redev.Agency quarterly financial statement filed Library Bd. recommendation referred to Park & Rea. Commission Public hear- ing on East. Annexation Dist. No.22 Resignation Mary Frohn It was requested that the Personnel Board be authorized Exam for to hold an examination for the position of Account Clerk. Acct. Clerk Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman authorized Teasley, and ordered carried that the Personnel Board be authorized to hold an examination for Account Clerk. r T i CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 Notice was given that Mrs. Avis Whitlock is to be temporarily employed in the Light and Water Department until the examination results are completed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that Council ratify the employment of Mrs. Whitlock on a temporary basis. Confirmation was requested of the appointment of Mr. Sammy Crouch, No. 1 man on the eligibility list, as Welder, 4th step, $455, 1-1-59. Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that Mr. Crouch be ap- pointed'welder, 4th step, effective January 1, 1959• Council was notified that copies of the light rate schedule by Mr. Wayne Johnson are now being printed and are,expected to be distributed prior to the meet- ing of January 5th. In accordance with the agreement between the City and the Edison Company, it was requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter granting the Southern ,California Edison Company permission to serve electrical .power at 339 So. Irwindale Avenue. .Moved by -Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the letter to the Southern California Edison Company. The City Engineer requested that the voting requirement for the position of Senior Engineering Aide be waived, as it would aid in securing qualified applicants for the.position. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the age require- ment for the position of Senior Engineering Aide be waived. The City Engineer requested approval of payment to employees for vacation time not used - up to five days in, any one year.' Moved by,'Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett,,and unanimously carried that the request be denied.' It was'recnmmended by the Planning Commission that Council create the position of City Planner to work towards the development of a Master Plan, and also to assist with the City's every -day planning needs. Council took no action on the Planning Commission recommendation. Moved by,Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer contact the County Planning Commission re- garding -.the possibility of assistance from their department towards the development of a Master Plan for the City, and report to Council. A'letter from Mr. Willard Decker, Assistant City Attorney, which was addressed to the Planning Com- mission was read to Council. Mr. Decker clarified the proper procedure for the Planning Commission in the matter of engaging a Planning Consultant. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the letter be filed. Page 3 A. Whitlock employed as temporary Acct. Clerk S. Crouch employed as welder, 4th step Light rate schedules to be distri- buted So. Calif . Edison Co. to serve 339 So.Irwindale Voting re- quirement for Sr. Engr. Aide waived Request for pay in lieu of vacation denied Recommendation from Planning Comm. re City Planner Adm. Off. to contact County Planning Comm. re Master Plan Attorney Decke itr. filed A request was received from Mr. J. S. Higgins for Annexation annexation of the area on the east side of Azusa Avenue, request - north of Arrow Highway, lying adjacent to the City J. S. Higgins limits. Annexation is requested with zoning suitable for a trailer park. -94 85 CITY BALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 Page 4 Mr. Robert Netherby, representing Mr. J. S. Higgins J.S.Higgins and the Kit Construction Company, stated that plans annexation for the five acre area were for a 66 unit trailer park with a community building and swimming pool. Moved by'Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno; that authorization be given for submission of the legal description to the Boundary Commission, that the applicant send any suggested changes to the Trailer Ordinance to the Council, and that the Planning Commission submit to Council any stipulations they would like to see in the,conditional use permit which would be required for a trailer park. This motion carried unanimously. Authorization was requested for the City Attorney to City Attorney sign Tax Cancellation No. 40783 for Highway Purposes, and to sign Tax Erronsous Assessment of Taxes, Authority No. 643. Cancellations Moved -by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the Tax Cancellations. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the Ord. 593 - following Ordinance entitled: Re: Exception to Fire Zone AN 'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA restrictions AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 589 AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS ADOPTED THEREBY TO PERMIT EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN FIRE ZONE RESTRICTIONS. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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 593. Councilman Ortuno offered for its second reading the Ord. 594 - following Ordinance entitled: Changing St. Names and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Amending Ord. CHANGING THE NAMES OF EAST HANKS AND EAST WELL STREETS 300 re Bldg. AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 300 RELATING TO THE BUILDING Numbering NUMBERING SYSTEM. System Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley; 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 594. A Resolution was prepared regarding the departmental Res. 3828 - complements. Re: Depart - Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution mental entitled: Complements A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3597 ESTABLISHING AND DEFINING THE POSITIONS IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING THEIR RESPECTIVE SALARIES. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived.• 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, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Hone and numbered Resolution 3828. An Ordinance was prepared regarding Easterly Annexation 1st reading, District No. 22. Ord. re: Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the Easterly following Ordinance entitled: Annexation #22, Revised AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE LOS ANGELES,COUNPY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION Quitclaim Deed OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "EASTERLY re obsolete ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 22, REVISED" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Moved by Councilman Fawcett, and unanimously carried that further reading Gumeline Grove, be waived. carried that further reading An agreement was prepared relative to the transfer of Agreement re the City property known as the Reservoir Site, and the Property Gum Grove, owned by the Foothill Ranch. trade Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreenent subject to the attachment of exhibits referred to in the agreement. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3829 - entitled: Authorizing Execution of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Quitclaim Deed AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED. re obsolete Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Gumeline Grove, Fawcett' and ordered carried that further reading Old Reservoir be waived. Site Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley,•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 3829. A Resolution was prepared accepting Grant of Easement Res. 3830 - 'for electric purposes from seven persons concerned with Accepting the same piece of property. Grant of Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution Easement, entitled: N.E. Corner 1st & Azusa A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECOR- DATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. :CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 Moved by Councilman Johnson, 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: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer None None and numbered Resolution 3830. Page 6 Mo. Police Qhief Kendrick requested confirmation of the J. Warran appointment of the following two lieutenants, effective J. Enyart January 1, 1959: appointed ice Lta. Jerry W. Warren Step 5 $553: 1-159 J. E. Enyart Step 4 $ Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the request of the Police Chief for the appointment of the two lieutenants be accepted. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES:. ­ Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Chief of Police requested that the Personnel Board Personnel Bd. be authorized to hold an examination for the position to hold of patrolman. The reason for this request is that patrolman there -is only one name on the current eligibility list, exam which expires in March. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the request for the examination be granted. The'Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month Treasurer's ending November 30, 1958, was submitted to Council. Financial This report shows Bank Balances, exclusive of Statement Investment Account, $297,711.29; Treasury Bills, $400,000.00; Earnings on Treasury Bills, $30,111.75; or a total of $727,823.04. Moved:+by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett, and ordered carried that the Statement be filed. Copies of the policy relating to rental of the Park Park & Rec. and Recreation Bldg. were forwarded to Council members. Bldg. rental Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman policy Ortuno, and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a Resolution accepting the rate policy as recommended by the Park and Recreation Comm. A letter was received from Azusa and Covina Cab City Atty. &c: Companies asking Council to reconsider that section Admin. Off.to of the Taxicab Ordinance which relates to insurance study taxi standards. Ord. re Ins. Moved -by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney and the Administrative Officer for study and recommendation at the next regular Council meeting. The Civil Defense requested that a person be desig- nated by Resolution to sign for the acquisition of surplus property. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3831 - entitled: City Clerk to sign CD A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA papers for ORDERING THAT JAMES MILLER, CITY CLERK, IS HEREBY surplus prop. AUTHORIZED AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO SIGN THE WAREHOUSE SHEET OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. 100 "�Tt1 f r•.4 �a _ N r)�Lj1waA)« • r1�;i. K.J �r l . J 101 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Resol- ution.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 3831. The Civil Defense presented an agreement whereby 10% of Admin. Off. the service and handling charges will be added to the to sign CD purchase of surplus property. The reason given for this agreement re increase, which amounts to about 1% of fair market price, surplus prop. is that it is necessary to employ additional personnel. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,.and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Civil Defense agreement. It`was recommended to the City Council that consideration B1 -weekly be given to the plan of a bi-weekly pay period for the gay request ',.City,.- It was pointed out that the advantages to this referred to program would outweigh the disadvantages, and hoped Personnel Bd. that the Council would take action in order that the Accounting Department could put the new plan into effect by February 1st. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the recommendation of bi-weekly pay periods be referred to the Personnel Board for their study and recommendation. A letter was received from the Employees' Association Emp. holiday requesting holidays on Fridays, December 26th and request deniee January 2nd. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley:,'and unanimously carried that the holiday request be denied. The Azusa Chapter of the City of Hope requested City of Hope Council`to reconsider the recommendation of the Chief request for of'Police that the hours of the dance be 8:00 P.M. to add'1 dance 12:00 midnight. The original request was that the time denied dance be held until 1:00 A.M. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer advise the City of Hope that their request has been.denied, and that they must.conform with the recom- mendation of the Police Chief. The,Deanson Club requested permission to hold an Deacons' dance anniversary dance at the Parish Hall on January 24th, request refer between the hours of 8:00 and 12:00 P.M. to Police Chie Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett; and ordered carried that the recommendation be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. A request was received from Mickey Lucas, Fontana for Solicitor's a solicitor's license to sell lawn furniture from door license to door in the City. denied Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be denied. Notice was given that Mrs. Romaine Varing, Switchboard- R. Varing to receptionist in the City Clerk's office, will have Step 2, completed her probationary period on December 23, 1950, 1-1-59 and will be raised to Step 2, $278.00 effective January 1, 1959• "402 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1958 A letter"from Don McKellar of the Azusa Foothill Citrus Company was presented to Council. Mr. McKellar inquired as to whether the City was interested in obtaining the interests of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company, and asked that the City designate a committee to meet with them inregard to this situation. Moved•by Councilman'Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the Superintendent of Light and Water, City Attorney Williams, Administrative Officer, and an independent individual meet with represen- tatives of the Foothill Ranch to discuss the City's in- terest in obtaining additional shares of stock. 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. Councilman Johnson offered an amendment to the motion, -deleting the monthly mileage claims and Mayor Memmesheimer's expense claim. This motion died for lack of a second. 'Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: "_ Councilmen: NOES: ." Councilmen: ABSENT:; Councilmen: 0 Page 8 Ltr. from Foothill Citrus Ranch Res. 3832 - Bills and Requisitions Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer Johnson None and.numbered Resolution 3832. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that he would like clarifi- cation as to what functions he should attend as a representative of the City. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Mayor, or any Council member desig- nated by'the Mayor, be authorized to attend functions as representative of the City, and that the Mayor use his own judgment as to what functions should be attended. This motion carried by the following vote: Mayor author- ized to represent City at various functions AYES:: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmeaheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT:. Councilmen: None Authorization was requested for the issuance of a check Payment to to the Rainbow Angling Club in payment of the luncheon Angling Club meeting with Supervisor Bonelli and staff. for Bonelli Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman luncheon Fawcett, and unanimously carried that payment be made. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Ortuno, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:30 P.M. /% ; City Clerk X104