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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 4, 1959 - CC275 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 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. Paul Farrell, pastor of Invocation the•First Christian Church. PresentatRoll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Roll Call Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also present: City Attorney Williams, City En- gineer Kirkgaard, Supt. of Light and Water Smith, Supt. of Public { Works Brusnahan, Fire Chief Madison, Police Chief Kendrick, Recreation Director Dangleis, and City Clerk - Administrative Officer Miller. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any correct- Approval of 16ns:'to the minutes of the meeting of April 20th. With Minutes of no'corrections, the minutes were approved as written. April 20th Councilman Johnson said that, having been absent from the meeting of April 20th, she would like at this time to'make a correction to the minutes of the meeting of April 6th. Mrs. Johnson said that on page 2, in her statement regarding Mr. Paul, the word "second" should be changed to read "special". Bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk on Police Car Friday, May 1st, in answer to Notice Inviting Bids bids awarded published in the Azusa Herald on April 13 and 20, 1959, Biszantz Ford ,for the purchase of four Ford police units. Present at the bid opening were: Councilman Ortuno, Chief of Police Kendrick, City Engineer Kirkgaard, and City Clerk Miller. Bids.were received from the following: Harry A. Biszantz Ford: Total bid, including sales tax, $8,838.09; less trade-in allowance, $4,700.; Net price - $4,138.09. Russ Davis Ford: Total bid, including sales tax, $9,147.84; less trade-in allowance, $4,700.00; Net price - $4,447.84. Santa Anita Motors: Total bid, including; sales tax, $9,297.37; less trade-in allowance, $4,700.00; Net price - $5,297.48. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the bid for the purchase of the four Ford police units be awarded to Harry A. Biszantz Ford, low bidder. Notification was given of the termination of probation- I. Hewitt, ary period for Mrs. Imogene Hewitt, Steno -clerk in the termination Recreation Department, effective May 16, 1959• of probation Council was also notified that the term of Vernon Holmes term Holmes, Personnel Board member, would expire on on Personnel June 5, 1959• Board expired In accordance with the contract between the City and Edison Co. to Southern California Edison Company, it was requested serve 343 S. that the Edison Company be granted permi8sion to Irwindale serve electrical energy at 343 S. Irwindale Avenue. 2U .... u�♦`Ju J1.1 b V Ll CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor sign the authorization. .A letter was received from William 0. Tannehill, re- questing a leave of absence with pay for as long a period as Council deemed feasible. This request was made.in accordance with Section 88 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that William 0. Tannehill be granted a leave of absence with full pay for whatever time necessary for recuperation, not to exceed one year. The Police Department notified Council that Officer Robert Sinclair is eligible for the Cal -Vets Training program. Officer Sinclair has been authorized to attend the Delinquency Control Institute at U.S.C. September 14 - December 4, 1959. ,It was requested by the Fire Chief that Clarence Schad, fireman 4th step, be advanced to 3rd step Engineer ;$467, effective 5-10-59. Mr. Schad is top man on the current eligibility list, and will replace Mr. Iversen, deceased. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,,and ordered carried that the request be granted. It.was requested that Council confirm the appointment of Norman Elethrop, who is on the current eligibility ,list, as Fireman at the 1st step of the salary range, $383, effective 5-10-59• Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request of the Fire Chief, be granted. The City Engineer advised Council that he had received a communication from the State Highway Division asking that the sum of $20,000.00 be included in the budget for -.the coming year to represent the City's participa- tion in the cost of six traffic signals on Foothill Blvd. These activated signals are to be located at the following intersections on Foothill Blvd: Georgia -Virginia, Orange, San Gabriel, Azusa, Pasadena, and Cerritos Avenues. The City's share in the instal- lation or revision of these signals is $21,000.00. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the City advise the State.Highway Department that they are willing to par- ticipate in the improvement of these intersections at a cost of•$21,000.00. The�hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on proposed Southerly Annexation District #34, located at Lark Ellen and Arrow Highway. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication and stated that no protests had been filed in his office.- Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether any persons in,the.audience wished to speak for or against the -annexation. There being no persons wishing to appear in"regard to the annexation, it was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the hearing be closed. -Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that Council determine no protests had been filed in regard to this annexation. Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: 277 Page 2 Wm. Tannehill granted one yr. leave with full pay Off. Sinclair to D.C.I. as Cal -Vet C. Schad to Engr., step 3, 5-10-59 N. Elethrop apptd. fireman, step 1, 5-10-59 Funds for traffic signals on Foothill Blv allotted Public hearing - So. Annex. District #34, Revised 278 279 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 Page 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 1st reading LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXA- Ord. re: So. TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED Annex. Dist. "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 34, REVISED" TO THE #34, Revised CITY OF AZUSA. 'Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Mr:'Mark Hacker, President of the Quarter Midgets Assn., addressed Council stating that in view of the complaints which have been received about the noise from the Quarter -Midget track, that perhaps different operating hours could be assigned to the track in order that it be less objectionable. It was the opinion of the Council ,that"no action should be taken on this matter until a recommendation had been received from the Park and Recre- ation Commission. This recommendation could possibly be incorporated in the new agreement, to be prepared upon thetermination of the present agreement. The Planning Commission requested that permission be "granted for the use of aluminum metal siding on a home located'at 1211 N. Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that permission be granted with the condition that the metal surface be painted. Action re Quarter Midget track held for Recreation'Comm Permission granted for metal siding at 1211 N. Azusa Avenue Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Ord. 343 re Paul, and ordered carried that Ordinance 343, which metal siding pertains -to metal siding, be referred to the Planning to be reviewed Commission for review and recommendation as to revision .and report to Council. Councilman Ortuno offered for its second reading the Ord. 605 - ,following Ordinance rezoning the property at 428 North Rezoning 428 N. Sa.n."Gabriel Avenue: San Gabriel AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the Ordinance be adopted. This Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: -AYES:. 'Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:' Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 605. The`Ordinance making Azusa Avenue a one-way street from San Gabriel Canyon Road to Sierra Madre Avenue was pre- sented for, the .second reading. Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance Ord. 606 - entitled: Azusa Ave. partially AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA one-way st. AMENDING SECTION 13.01 OF ORDINANCE NO. 438 RELATING TO ONE-WAY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, 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: 281 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and.numbered Ordinance No. 606. In accordance with Council instruction, the City Attorney prepared an Ordinance which would amend the Dog License Ordinance by setting the license fee at a flat rate of $3.00 per animal. Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the 1st reading following Ordinance entitled: Ordinance re dog license AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA fees AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 538 RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. A Resolution was prepared removing the names of two members of the Police Reserve Corps who had resigned recently., Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3892 - entitled: Resignation of Hawkins A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & Grantham ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT J. HAWKINS AND from Police DONALD S. GRANTHAM FROM THE POLICE RESERVE CORPS. Reserve•Corps Moved'by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman 'Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. This Res- olution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES:., Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno,,Johnson, Teasley, • Memmesheimer ­NOES:� Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3892. A Resolution was prepared relating to the purchase of afire station site. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3893 - entitled:, Authorizing purchase of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA fire station AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN site PROPERTY. 'This Resolution was read in full. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, -that the Resolution be adopted. This Resolu- tion` -was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:- -Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT:. Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3893. Councilman Johnson stated that she felt Council should wait'until the freeway route through the City is settled before acquiring property for a fire station site. The report of the committee which reviewed the salary recommendations of the Personnel Board was presented to Council. 282 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that consideration of this matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. After further discussion on the subject, it was moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that action be reconsidered. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer Swenson, Clark NOES:, Councilmen: Johnson & File apptd. ABSENT: Councilmen: None auditors Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman New pay scale Teasley, that Council accept the recommendations of adopted the committee on wages and adopt the proposed rate scale effective the first pay period after July 1, 1959. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:, Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The' -request of the Western Disposal Company for a three Extension of year extension of their contract was again presented to Western Dispose Council. This matter had been tabled previously for a contract full.Council. authorized Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the subject be Quarterly rpt. raised from the table. of C. of'C. Mr., Hartunian of Western Disposal Company has requested filed- an extension of the contract in order that the Company might obtain additional equipment. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the three year extension of the contract be granted; the present contract to remain "as is" until .August 31, 1960, and the extension subject to evaluation each,year by the Council and the Disposal Company based oh the Consumers Price Index; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the agreement. This motion carried unanimously. The agreement between the City School District and the Agreement - City,of. Azusa for participation in the recreation pro- City and Azusa gram'was presented to Council. The terms of this agree- School District ment set forth $13,119.00 payable to the City for the approved fiscal year 195$-59• Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,.and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the agreement with the School District. The matter of consideration of an auditing firm for the Swenson, Clark coming year, previously tabled for a full Board, was & File apptd. again presented to Council. auditors Moved -by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the matter be raised from the table. The Administrative Officer presented a proposal from Swenson -Clark & File, who maintain an office in the City.iof Azusa, in which they state they will perform auditing services for the three fiscal years ending June'30, 1959, 1960, and 1961 with a maximum fee of $1?;850.00 per year. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the firm of Swenson, Clark & File be employed as auditors for the City at an amount not to exceed $1,850.00 annually. The report of the Chamber of Commerce for the quarter Quarterly rpt. ending March 31, 1959, was presented to Council. of C. of'C. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman filed- Ortuno, and ordered carried that the report be filed. rm •I: CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 -A letter was received from Mr. Saul Winokur, repre- senting seven merchants on Foothill Blvd., in which they asked that the following improvements be made: =1. Eliminate taxi zone in front of Town House. 2..'Provide 15 minute parking zone for one car in front of Ralph's Liquors. . 3., Provide one hour parking half way down Alameda ,.Avenue, south of Foothill Blvd. 4. Give present 15 minute parking zone on Alameda Avenue; near the Bank, a new coat of paint. Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that this matter be re- ferred .to the Chief of Police and the City Engineer for study and. recommendation to the Council. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and•ordered carried that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. A letter was received from Mr. G. Paquet, President of the Association of Azusa Boy Scouts, Inc., asking that the Corporation be granted permission to use the City property located on old San Gabriel Canyon Road for use by the Azusa Boy Scout troops. It is the intent of the Corporation, according to Mr. Paquet, to lease the land from the City and construct a building that will satisfy the Scouting needs and be an asset to the City. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and -ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to draft a new agreement with the Boy Scouts Association changing the names of the leasee, and stipulating that any building plans or additions be subject to Council ap- proval.' Mr. Paquet was asked to present building plans at-the•next meeting, if possible, in order that Council might study them before granting approval of the agreement. A letter was received from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, asking that Mayor Memmesheimer proclaim May 17-24, 1959, as Senior Citizen's' Week. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the Proclamation. A request was received from the Los Angeles County Epilepsy Society asking permission to place collection cannisters in places of business throughout the City .during the month of July. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be re- ferred to the Chief of Police. A request was received from the International Associa- tion of Machinists, Lodge 1893, asking permission to solicit goods and services for those on strike against Wheelcraft, Inc. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be returned for clarification as to the type of solicitation to be conducted. A letter.of appreciation was received from Mr. and Mrs. John K.,Foltz for the recognition given their son and others by Council Resolution. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the letter be filed. It was suggested that Council might wish to appoint a new member to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Stephen Paul. 285 Page 6 Ltr. from merchants referred to Police Chief & City Engineer Boy Scouts agreement to be drafted Bldg. plans to be presented to Council Proclamation Sr. Citizens Week, May 17-24 EpXlepsy Society colic. request to Police Chief Machinists solic. request to be clarified Foltz letter of appreciation filed Edw. Cooney appointed to Planning Comm. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that Mr. Edward A. Cooney be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Paul. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that Council accept the recom- mendation of the Mayor, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution naming Mr. Cooney to the Planning Commission. •A bill in the amount of $538.70 was received from the .City of Duarte, which they claim to be Azusa's share for the clean-up service required to clear the debris on Fish Canyon Road on January 6, 7, 8, and 9, 1959. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that this matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney, City Engineer, Supt. of Public Works, and the Administrative Officer for study and report to Council. The State Board of Equalization submitted copies of an amendment for the agreement for State administration of focal sales and use taxes. The purpose of this amend- ment is to accelerate the transmittal of local sales 'tax collections, allowing them to be made periodically and as -promptly, as feasible. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor be author- ized,to sign the amended agreement. It -was reported by the Committee selected to study the possible uses of the old Library Building that the best use could be made by transferring the office of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and the General Accounting ,to the old Library building, and turning the present Administrative Offices over to the Police Department •to allow, for their expansion. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the City Engineer be authorized to make recommendations regarding the improvements needed in- , the 'old Library building, stating costs, etc. and report to Council. The Covina Lions Club submitted a letter to Council in which they requested permission to display a 1959 ,Plymouth station wagon, which is to be given away at a drawing, and to accept donations within the City limits. It was pointed out, however, that this would 'oonstitute lottery and would be illegal. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer that the request be denied. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES':., 'Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Memme Eheimer NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Teasley_ ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notification was given of the L. A. County Division of the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting:on May 7th. A communication was received from Supervisor Frank Bonelli's office stating that Azusa's request for establishment of a branch of the Citrus Municipal Court in the City will be studied by the State Judi- cial Council and by County Chief Administrative Officer Hollinger. Mayor Memmesheimer, who made the original request in talks with Supv. Bonelli, asked permission to be authorized to pursue the matter further. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Mayor's request be granted. 287 Page 7 Bill from Duarte for clean-up referred for study Amendment to agreement with Bd. of Equaliz. re admin. of taxes City Engineer to prepare plan for old Library Building Covina Lions solicitation request denied, L.C.C. Board of Directors mtg. Study request for Municipal Court in Azusa CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 41 1959 A copy of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors was forwarded to Council in which the County agreed to extend aid in the amount of $12,600. for the proposed improvement of Big Dalton Wash at Cerritos Avenue. The City Clerk stated that he had received a letter from the Azusa Agricultural Water Company stating that they had -received our letter recommending that Council- man-Ortuno be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Water Company to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Fawcett. Councilman Ortuno stated that in view of all the publi- city,regarding the new light rates, he would like to _suggest that a committee of citizens visit the Light Department and have some disinterested person pull consumer's cards from the files at random, and that a disinterested person figure the monthly charge on each 'account based on the old rate and the new rate so that a clear comparison can be made. It was recommended by Mayor Memmesheimer that the committee be composed of the following persons: Councilman Ortuno, Chairman; Councilman Johnson, Supt. of Light and Water Smith; Wanda Tucker, Andy Fuller, and Fred Clarke, repre- senting the press; Charles Gaines, Chamber of Commerce; 289 Page 7 Approval of funds for Big Dalton Wash Azusa Agricul Water Company appointment to Board Committee re Light rate study apptd. and Administrative Officer Miller. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the recommendation and the committee be approved. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that he would like to suggest another committee be appointed to study the rates for rubbish pick-up. He recommended the following persons to serve on this committee: Councilman Paul, Chairman; Councilman Teasley, Earl Philleo, Forest Hanson, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, and Administrative Officer Miller.' Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the recommendation be -approved. 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 Johnson that the Resolution be amended to delete Mayor Memmesheimer!s expenses for attendance at the National City Band Revue. 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: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: ' Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3894. The agreement between the County Fire Protection District and the City of Azusa, which had originally been amended by the City and returned to the Fire District, had been tentatively agreed upon by the Fire District and returned to the City for approval with only one recommended change. This change in on the monthly rental fee to be charged the County. Since the Committee to study rubbish rates Res. 3894 - Bills and Requisitions Agreement with Fire District approved C �- CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1959 County. is supplying the hydrants and will maintain and repair them, a fee of $2.30 per month was recommended. This rental fee is in line with the rental fee charged between•Departments of the City. Moved by. Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that Mayor Memmesheimer be auth- orized to sign the agreement. Mayor Memmesheimer reported that the Committee appointed to study the possible acquisition of Azusa Agricultural Water,Company stock met on Thursday, April 30th, in the City Clerks office. Discussion was had on the subject, and it was the opinion of the committee that Water counsel might be of assistance to the Committee in :evaivation of the appraisal. 'Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the committee �be-authorized to appoint special water counsel in an advisory, capacity, if needed. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. 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