HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 17, 1959 - CCCITY HALL, '. AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 171 1959
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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 Rev. W. C. Schnute of the
Concordia*Lutheran Church.
Present at roll call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno,
Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer
Also present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of
Public Works Brusnahan, City Clerk -
Administrative Officer Miller
Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any correct-
ions to the minutes of the meeting of August 3, 1959.
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7:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Approval of
Minutes of
8-3-59
Councilman Paul stated that he felt the matter of stand-by
time in:,the Light and Water Department, referred to on
page.3,-.should be further clarified. In addition to what
was'already written relative to stand-by time, the minutes
were amended to further read: 'The man assigned to stand-by
will cover -all time during an entire week other than regular
working, hours."
Councilman Johnson pointed out that on page 5 in the index,
there had -been a transposition of numbers which should be
corrected to read Res. 3941.
With no further corrections, the minutes were approved as
corrected:', `
It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Per-
sonnel Board' -that the following step raises be granted:
James Redfern Fire Engineer to Step 5 $553 8-15-59
John Sommer': Patrolman Step 5 502 8-16-59
John°Mosley Patrolman (Mtr.) Step 4 502 8-16-59
Gerald Calhoun Patrolman Step 4 478 9-1-59
Edmund Torrey Patrolman Step 5 502 9-1-59
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and unanimously carried that the recommended step raises
be' granted.'
It was recommended by the Superintendent of Light and
Water and .the -Personnel Board that the clerical workers
in the,Light, and Water Department be reclassified as
follows: Utility Cashier Clerk, Utility Account Clerk,
and.Utility Senior Account Clerk. These reclassifica-
tions also include a salary increase of one range in
each instance.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the request be denied.
Councilman Johnson stated that she felt there should be
an overall study of all job classifications next spring
prior to budget study.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be in-
structed to study the classification of each City em-
ployee to.determine whether they are doing the work called
for'under, their classification, and if an employee is
doing more work than called for, compensation should be
accordingly. This survey is to be completed by March 1,
1960.
Step raises
Recommended
utility reclass-
ifications denied
Pers Bd to
study job
classifications
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Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Utility Office Manager, appeared
before Council to represent Supt. Smith, who is on
vacation.' Mrs. Eastman pointed out the reason for the
reclassification request by stating that each girl was
required to know the work of the other office employees,
and ,that they were required to know both Light and Water
Department functions, whereas in the case of the Edison
Company, the employees had to learn only one utility.
The Personnel Board again recommended to Council that
Light Dept.
consideration be given to their original recommendation
salary ream
for the following wage rates in the Light Department:
held fornnew
survey
Electric Foreman to Range #38
Gang Foreman (Heavy) to 35.5
Working Foreman 34.5
Lineman 32.5
Lineman Helper 26.5
Apprentice Lineman 31
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and unanimously carried that these recommended
adjustments be considered in a salary survey and study
of job classifications', to be conducted by the Personnel
Board and presented to Council prior to the next budget
study meetings.
Council was notified of the termination of probationary
Term of prob -
period.of Mrs. Dorothy Adams, Account Clerk in the City
D. Adams
Clerk) s' office.
It was -requested by the Department Head that Mrs. Adams
be advanced to Step 3 of the salary range, in view of
herexcellent work performance during the past 6 months.
It was the feeling of the Council, h1bwever, that Mrs. Adams
would -'be receiving additional advantages with the 3j year
pay plan'recently adopted by Council.
Moved by -Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul
that'Mrs. Dorothy Adams be advanced to Step 2 of the
salary range, effective August 16, 1959. This motion
carried -by the following vote:
AYES: 'Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Memmesheimer
NOES: ' Councilmen: Teasley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilrhan Teasley felt that Mrs. Adams should be advanced
to Step 3 of the salary range.
The Personnel -Board recommended an amendment to the Amendment to
Rules and Regulations as suggested by Council, which Rulbe & Regs
included the incorporation of stand-by time as a part to include
of the 'Job classification in certain positions in the stand-by time
Light and Water Department.
Moved by,Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
and'ordered'earried that the amendment be accepted and
the Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary document
of acceptance.
In accordance with Council policy, notice was given that So. Calif. Ediso;
permission had been granted to the Southern California to serve elec.
Edison Company to serve electrical energy at the follow- energy in Tract
ing locations within Tract No. 8507: 1313 W.Gladstone, 8507
221 S.Irwindale, 330 S.Irwindale, and 300 S.Motor Ave.
A 60 day leave of absence without pay was requested by Hugh Nichols
Hugh Nichols, Public Works Department, and recommended granted 60 day
by the.Department Head „ such leave to begin 8-24-59. leave
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and ordered carried that the request be granted.
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CITY HALL' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1959 Page 3
Supt. of Public Works Brusnahgn requested authorization P. W. Supt.
to attend x.the Public Works Instittte and Equipment Show to attend
in Seattle, Washington, from September 20-24, 1959. Institute in
Attendance at this Conference would be in lieu of the Seattle
League of'California Cities Conference to be held in
October:. Based on the mileage Resolution currently in
effect, mileage expenses would be about $162.00.
Moved•by Councilman Johnson that the request be denied.
This motion•died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno-that the request be granted, with mileage and
actual expenses at the Conference to be accounted for.
This motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:-_ Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer
NOES:,..r.Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT:-, Councilmen: None
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Res.
Pkg Variance
No.4115,,2iad.denied a parking variance to Lot 1, Block
denied for
12;•Map of.Azusa. This is known as 945 N. Aria Avenue.
945 N..Azusa
The Planning Commission by Res. No. 114, granted a
Yard variance
front.And rear yard variance to Lot 62, Tract 20502,
granted for
also known as 510 E. Russell Street.
510 E.Russell
The Pity -Attorney prepared a Resolution terminating
Res. 3943 -
the Joint -Exercise of Powers Act, composed of the cities
Terminating
of-Monterey•Park, Sierra Madre, Alhambra, and Azusa.
Joint Powers
Agreement
Councilman Ortuno offered the fallowing Resolution
entitled:. ,
A RESOLUTION,'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TERMINATING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
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This Resolution was read in full.
Moved by ,Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
that the;Resolution be adopted. The Resolution 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 Res. No. 3943.
It was stated that the money in the treasury of this
group will be returned to the cities pro -rated on the
same'percentage as which contributions were made, and
that Azusa's share will be $83.89.
It was also pointed out that the cities of Monterey Park
and Alhambra had joined Azusa in engaging the services
of Edward F. Taylor as Special Water Counsel in defense
of the forthcoming Long Beach water suit.
The"City Attorney presented for its first reading tho
1st rdg Ord
Ordinance relative to the adoption of the Los Angeles
adopting LA Co
County Fire Code.
Fire Code
Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A "FIRE CODE" AND PRESCRIBING
MALTIES,FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Moved -by Councilman Ortuno „ seconded by Councilman Paul,
and•ordered carried that further reading be waived.
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CITY -HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1959 Page 4
The Attorney read the following: Notice of Public Hearing
before the City Council of the City of Azusa upon a pro-
posed Ordinance adopting a "Fire Code" by reference.
This Notice, which was read in full, sets the hour of Public hearing -
8:00 P.M:'on Tuesday, September 8, 1959, as the date 9/8 re Fire
dor,public hearing on the proposed adoption of the Fire Code adoption
Code, said notice to be published in the Azusa Herald
and Pomotropic prior to the date of hearing.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno,
and ordered carried that the City Clerk make the necessary
publication setting the date of September 8th for public
hearing.
The -Attorney stated that he had received a communication
Mrs. J.Prough
from -the Attorney for Mrs. Joanne C. Prough relative to
denied new
the property which is being condemned. Mrs. Prough had
appraisal
requesteda new appraisal of the property, by an ap-
praiser of her choice.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Johnson,'and unanimously carried that the request be
denied..'.
Moved -by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
$6500 offered
and ordered carried that the Attorney be authorized to
for Prough
offer Mrs. Prough the price of $6500, which is the ap-
property
praised value, Por her property.
A lette; was'read from Attorney Williams stating that
Atty Williams
he,would be out of town at the Council meeting of
to be absent
September.8th, and suggesting that the Assistant City
9/8 - Atty
Attorney'be;`asked to attend this meeting.
Decker to atten
Moved by -Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and'ordered carried that Council accept Mr.
Williams.' notice of absence for the meeting of Sept-
embera.8th, and that the Administrative Officer request
the•Asdistant Attorney to attend this meeting.
In accordance with a written request, this time was set
Downtown
aside for merchants of the Downtown Business Association
Business Assn
who wished -to address Council. The merchants expressed
addresses Cncl
appreciation for the additional parking spaces on the
City property north of the Scout Hall on Alameda Avenue,
and requested that consideration be given to blacktoppii4�
the entire area and for removal of the Scout Hall.
It'was further requested that the street level on Azusa
Avenue be raised to not more than 6 inches from the top
of'the curbing to allow ingress and egress from automobiles.
Mr. Tom Oki, President of the Association, suggested
Adm Off to writ4
that perhaps -some members of the Business Association
Hwy Dept re
could meet`with representatives of the State Highway
raising st leve:
Commission relative to the problem of raising the street
on Azusa Ave
level -on Azusa Avenue.
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Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno,-and ordered carried that the Administrative
Officer write the State Highway Commission requesting
that they take into consideration the matter of raising
the street -level on Azusa Avenue, and that they meet
with a committee of businessmen relative to -this request.
Mr. Bob�Talley appeared before Council to report that P W Supt to
the neon sign ordered for the parking lot was ready for proceed with
installation, and also requested that the parking lot, completion of
which is located in the 600 block of Azusa Avenue, be parking lot on
completed. Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the Supt. of Public Works be
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authorized.to proceed with the layout and striping of the
parking,lot in order to handle the maximum number of cars
with the maximum safety.
Mr. Bert St6Ape appeared before Council to request com-
pletion of the parking lot in the 700 block of Alameda
Avenue,`and also to request that consideration be given
to removal of the Boy Scout Building.
It was recommended by the Committee appointed to study
the engineering proposals that the firm of L. Frederick
Pack and Associates be appointed on a temporary basis
to serve the -City until a permanent City Engineer is
employed.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the firm of L.
Frederick,Pack and Associates be retained immediately
to serve.as•temporary engineers to the City.
A request was received from Charles B. Stratton, Bradbury,
for permission to relocate a 1500 square foot building
to,218 Motor Avenue, this City. The structure will be
used'as,a:machine shop, and the bond re wired by the
Building Department correction list is $2200.
Moved by -Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul
and -ordered carried that the request be granted.
The Guadalupe Society of St. Frances of Rome Church
requested permission to hold a 3 -day Fiesta to select
a Queen for their Fiesta. Dancing will be from 8:00 to
12 midnight on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12
and'from 6:00 to 10:00 P,M. on Sunday, September 13.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and ordered carried that the request be referred to
the Chief of Police with power to act.
The Treasurerls Financial Statement as of July 31st was
presented to Council as follows: Bank Balances, ex-
clusive of Investment Account, $537,540.12; Treasury
Bills, $400 000.00; Bank Balances, representing earnings
to date,136;328.10 or a total of $975,868.22.
Moved by Councilman Teaslgy, seconded by Councilman Paul
and ordered'earried that the report be filed.
In response to a letter from the City asking that the
Division of -Highways not install a curbed median on
Foothill Boulevard between Dalton and Pasadena Avenues,
the Highway,Department replied that they felt the
curbed median necessary, and that no improvement should
be -undertaken unless a curbed median is constructed.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and,unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer
again contact the Division of Highways stating once more
that the City does not desire the curbed median on Foot-
hill Blvd.
A verified claim in the amount of $958.50 was filed as
a,result of an accident between:a City street sweeper
and'a car, driven by Rodger G. Hartley. The City Clerk
stated that this claim has already been referred to the
Insurance Company.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Teasley, and ordered carried that the claim be denied.
A bulletin was received from the League of California
Cities urging that letters be written to the President,
House Speaker Rayburn, Rep. Mills of the House Ways and
Means Committee, and all Senators and Representatives
from,the State urging continuation of the State Highway
Construction program at its present pace. The reason
for this request, according to the League of California
Cities, is that consideration is being given to elimin-
ating Cities from the Interstate Highway System, financing
it as strictly a rural highway.
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B Stople reques
for completion
of addl pkg lot
L. Frederick
Pack & Assoc
apptd temp Engr
r -
Relocation
request granted
C B Stratton
Guadalupe Soc
fiesta request
ref to Chief of
Police
Treasurer's
Financial
statement filed
Admin Off to
contact Div of
Hwys re curbed
median
Verified claim -
R G Hartley -
denied
Admin Off to
write Governmen
officials re
Hwy constr progl
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Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC application
of -application for a new On -sale begr^license at the filed - Moose
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 13512 E. Foothill Blvd. Lodge
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the notice be filed.
A petition from residents of the Rodecker Tract was Petition re
presented to Council protesting the dust caused by the dust from dich-
harvesting at the dichondra farm, 124 N. Pasadena Ave. ondra farm -
The petition requested that the area be rezoned resi- (Rodecker Tr)
dential.. Attorney Williams stated that possibly the most
effective way for the residents to force the owner to
desist harvesting in this way would be to contact the
Deputy District Attorney and file in small claims court
for the cost of cleaning and damages caused by the dtist.
In reply,to a_letter from the Administrative Officer
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Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman
Williams re wood
Teasley,.and ordered carried that the Administrative
replacement
Officer be authorized to write the necessary letters
urging continuation of the Highway Construction Program.
Notice was given that the minutes of the League Board
LCC Bd mtg
meeting on August 6th have been received and are on
minutes filed
file in `the Clerk's office.
AI report was received from the Office of Supervisor
Bonelli report'
Bonelli-stating that the Supervisors had agreed to a
re settlement
settlement ofdefense plant claims to a refund of taxes
of defense plan
on possessory interests in personal property. These
claims
refunds are due as a result of a Supreme Court ruling.
of money to be
Moved by•Couricilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul
raised by taxes
and ordered carried that the report be filed.
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It was suggested to Council that consideration be given
Prep of plans
to the installation of water lines on Industrial Street
& specs for
and Georgia Place before the street is completed. Mn-
installation of
asmuch as'the-Water Department of the City could not do
water lines -
this work for 3 or 4 months, it was recommended that
Industrial St
consideration be given to advertising for the installs-
& Georgia P1
tion of the line.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul,
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and ordered carried that authorization be given for the
preparation of plans and specifications relative to the
installation of a water line in this area.
A letter was read from Mr. R. K. Merritt, in which he
Merritt request
requested that matters be expedited for the completion
Georgia P1 be
of.Georgie. Place. The Administrative Officer was asked
completed
to advise Mr. Merritt that the City had retained an
Engineering firm and that results should be evident in
the very near future.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC application
of -application for a new On -sale begr^license at the filed - Moose
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 13512 E. Foothill Blvd. Lodge
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul,
and ordered carried that the notice be filed.
A petition from residents of the Rodecker Tract was Petition re
presented to Council protesting the dust caused by the dust from dich-
harvesting at the dichondra farm, 124 N. Pasadena Ave. ondra farm -
The petition requested that the area be rezoned resi- (Rodecker Tr)
dential.. Attorney Williams stated that possibly the most
effective way for the residents to force the owner to
desist harvesting in this way would be to contact the
Deputy District Attorney and file in small claims court
for the cost of cleaning and damages caused by the dtist.
In reply,to a_letter from the Administrative Officer
Admin Off to
advising Mrs. Constance Williams that the City would
contact Mrs. C.
replace the firewood inadvertently removed from her
Williams re wood
property during clean-up week, Mrs. Williams stated
replacement
that she.is now living permanently in Carmel, and
replacing the wood in Azusa would be of no benefit to he r.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno
and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer write
to Mrs. Williams again advising her that the City is not
in a legal position to pay for the firewood, but that they
will be'happy to replace the wood for her in Azusa.
The Attorney prepared an Ordinance setting the amount of
1st reading -
money to be raised by taxes.
Ord setting amt
Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the
of money to be
following Ordinance entitled:
raised by taxes
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 171 1959
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1959.
This Ordinance.was read in full.
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Councilman-Ortuno offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALOOWING.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.the,monthly mileage claims. This motion died for
lack-of'a second.
Moved,by, Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley,
that -the -Resolution be adopted. The Resolution 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. 3944.
It was suggested by the Administrative Officer that
Council members might wish to give some thought to the
possibility of alloting each Councilman a flat sum to
pay for their phone bills and defray other justifiable
expenses,"rather than continue the practice of having
the City.pay'the bills and collect from the individual
members; which entails additional bookkeeping in the
Clerk' s_ office.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Paul, and ordered carried that Council adjourn to 7:30
P.M.,on_Tuesday, August 25, 1959.
Time ofx adjournment 10:26 P.M.
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Res. 3944 -
Bills and
Requisitions
Council mbrs
expense accts
to be considere4
Adjourn to 8/2!
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