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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - September 8, 1959 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959 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. Thelma McHenry, First Church of Religious Science. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Decker, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, Rec. Dir. Dangleis, Asst. Fire Chief Mendenhall, Acting City Engr. 0. Rebholz, from the firm of L. Frederick Pack & Associates, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. Mayor'Memmesheimer asked whether there were any cor- rections -'to the minutes of the meeting of August 17th. Councilman Johnson stated that on Page 1, the last item relative.to a salary survey, the last sentence should beicorrected to read that the survey be com- pleted by March 1, 1960. Councilman Johnson further pointed out that the first item on page 3 relative to Mr. Brusnahan's expenses, should be corrected to read, "Based on the mileage Resolution currently in effect, mileage expenses would be about $162.00." With no'further corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected., Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any cor- rections to the minutes of the meeting of August 25th. With no -corrections, the minutes were approved as written. Notice was given that the Personnel Board had approved the following.job classifications: Administrative Assistant'; Range 36 ($553-673); Administrative Secretary, Range 27 $355-433); and Planning Technician, Range 35 ($527-641 ' Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the qualifications for Administrative Assistant be approved as recommended. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES: .Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES:` Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that the classification of Administrative Secretary be approved as recommended. This motion carried by the following vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered unanimously carried hhat the classifi- cation of Planning Technician be approved as recommended. Moved.by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to amend the Resolution defining the job posi- tions and setting the respective salaries. 433 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Approval of Minutes of meetings 8/17 and 8/25 Approval of job classifications. Admin Asst, Admin Secy, and P_Ranning Tech 434 CITY HALL'„: 'AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 81 1959 Notice was given that the Personnel Board had granted the request of the Chief of Police that the present eligibility. list for Police Sergeant be extended six months from date of expiration. The list will now remain effective until March 19, 1960. It was recommended by the Department Head and the Per- sonnel .Board. that Al Moon, Maintenance Man I, be advanced to Step,4-of the salary range $355, effective September 13, '1959: Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley; 436 CITY HALL �AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959 The•Planning'Commission recommended a change of zone classification from R -lc to R-2 for property owned by L. Flores, 113 Dalton Avenue. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul and ordered carried that a public hearing be set for October,5th before the City Council in regard to the proposed zone change, and that the City Clerk be auth- orized to make the necessary publication relative to the change of zone. Council•was notified that public hearings would be held before the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 10th; relative to: 1) The rezoning to C-3 of the area on Sierra Madre Avenue which is desired for a Mobile Home Park, and; 2) The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relative,to on-site automobile parking requirements. 7:57 P.M. - Council recessed until 8:00 P.M. for hearing, 8:00 P.M:: -=Meeting called to order. 437 Page 3 Pub Hearing 10/5/59 re zone change at 113 N. Dalton Ave. Planning Comsn hearings re Mobile Home Pk & amendment to Zoning Ord re parking Recess Reconvene The hour -of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on the Public hearing proposed Ordinance adopting a "Fire Code" by reference. re Adoption of The'adoption of this Code "as is" would ban the sale of Fire Code fireworks in -the City. It was°recommended by the City Clerk that inasmuch as some of the'"Secondary Codes" were not available and on file Inthis office as required, the hearing be continued until the Council meeting of October 5th, and possibly that the hearing be readvertised. Representatives of the American Legion, Veterans of Protests heard Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, League of United -Latin American Citizens, and the Eagles Lodge, which sell fireworks to raise funds for their organizations, appeared before Council to protest the proposed ban on the sale of fireworks. Those persons appearing before Council were: C. -Romero, 330 N. Monte Vista; H. Carpenter, 115 S. Louise; J. Hernandez, 334 E. Foothill Blvd.; L. Ashkenas, 112 S. Sunset; A. Fuller, from San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune; J. Roese, 605 W. First Street; W. Cass, 148.S. Vernon; and E. Griffith, 19321 E. Dornie, Glendora. In addition, a letter of protest was submitted to Council from Ralph Byrd, President of the Optomist Club of Azusa, who lives at 3432 N. Ivar, Rosemead. Mr..V. J. Tovatt, representative of Clippenger Fireworks Suggested Corporation, appeared before Council with the suggestion restrictions that perhaps the City of Azusa could set up restrictions to fireworks similar to those of the City of Torrance relative to the sale sale of fireworks. They are as follows: 1).Grant permits exclusively to charitable organizations; 2) Limit the number of permits granted in accordance with the'population, for instance, one permit for each 5,000 people;' ' 3) Grant permits only to those organizations which have no other means of raising funds; 4) Require that, with the exception of the Veteran's organizations; the money must remain in the City; and 5) Request that an audited report be submitted to the City Clerk within 60 days after the sale of the fireworks. 438 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959 Assistant Fire Chief E. Mendenhall appeared before Council and presented Captain J. Littlefield, representing Fire Chief Madison. Captain Littlefield stated Chief Madison's opposition to the adoption of an amendment which would allow the salezof fireworks, but stated if there was to be such an'amendment, he was requesting that consideration be given_to the Zoning -and Building Laws. Captain Littlefield also stated that,, if the hearing were continued to the meeting of October 5th, Chief Madison would be in town and would himself appear before Council at this hearing. Moved=liy°Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman TeasYey ;and? ordered unanimously carried that the hearing-bercontinued to October 5th at 8:00 P.M. A letter was received from C. V. Romero requesting per- mission to address Council regarding the situgtion existing in the Little Dalton Wash, Mr. Romero pre- sented :a petition signed by numerous residents of the area of•the Little Dalton Wash complaining about the nuisance of mosquitoes breeding in the area because of the water in�the storm drain. Mr..Romero stated that the•Health Department had been contacted relative to this matter,,and had advised the residents that there was no'mosquito�abatement program_in•the area, and this matter would have to be referred to the City or the County.Flood Control District. It was suggested by Mr. Romero that the City ei#her ask the Flood Control District to clean the ditch, or that they obtain permission from the District for the City to clean the drain. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that the matter be referred to the Engineering Department with the request they con- tact;the,Flood Control District relative to the situation. =ti" 1 at The Department presented a preliminary estimate; for the 1950-59 Assessment District 1911 Act. The total was estimated at $35,253.00. The City Clerk.- stated lerk:stated that.the petitions for circulation should_ be ready shortly. The Engineering Department presented an estimate of the cost of the sewer line on the east side of Azusa Avenue. The estimate submitted was $5,501.00. Moved by.Couneilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul and ordered -carried that the Engineering Department be authorized to prepare Plans and Specifications for sewers to.be.installed on the east side of Azusa Avenue, bid open&hg:to be scheduled for October 2nd, and Council action at the.meeting of October 5th. At this time the City Clerk introduced Mr. 0. Rebholz, representing the firm of L. Frederick Pack & Associates. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that a contract be established with the School District for -a -School -Park site development at the Powell School for,the purpose'of developing a combination park and school playground site. It was estimated that the cost of.labor'to the City of Azusa would be between $600-$1000. Moved'by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and ordered carried that the matter be tabled until the next.Council meeting for further study. It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that John Dangleis be authorized to attend the Institute for Recreation and Park Administration at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California, from NOV. 29 -Dec. 4th. This will be in lieu of attendance at the League Conference in San Francisco next month. 439 Page 4 Hearing on Fire Code continued to 10/5/59 C. Romero addresses Cncl re problem at Little Dalton Wash'. 1958-59 estimat 1911 Act Engr Dept to prepare Plans & specs for sewer i y School -Park site recommen- dation tabled J. Dangleis authorized to attend Conf. 11/29-12/4 h / ' A Resolution was prepared accepting Grant of Easement for utility purposes from Jesse S. and Marjorie L. Higgins. This is at the trailer park being con- structed on South Azusa Avenue (Southerly Annexation Dist. 7#35). Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3947 - entitled: Accepting, Grant of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Easement- AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND Higgins DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF 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 Resolutim be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheitmer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3947. A Resolution was also prepared accepting a Grant Deed for street and highway purposes from Jesse S. and Marjorie L. Higgins. This is for a service road along Azusa Avenue at the trailer park. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3948 - entitled: Accepting Grant Deed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF (Higgins) AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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 Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheizmer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 3948. i%� CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959 Moved by.Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered unanimously carried that the request be granted and that Recreation Director Dangleis be authorized to attend the Conference with an accountable expense.advance of $150,00. A Resolution was prepared accepting Grant of Easement for utility purposes from Nicholas Abdelnour for the west 6 feet of Lot 23, Block 26; the west 6 feet of Lot 24, Block 26; the north 6 feet of the west 6 feet of Lot 3; Block 26; the north 6 feet of the east 6 feet of Lot 4; -Block 26; and the east 6 feet of Lot 7, Block 26, Map of Azusa. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled:' A RESOLUTION"OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING'rA CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING.THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. - 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: r 441 Page 5 Res. 3946 - Accepting Grant of Easement (Abdelnour) AYES:. Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: '.Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. ,3'�(W.3946. ( See opposite page for omission) The City Clerk stated that he had been contacted by the Corps of Engineers inquiring whether the City was still interested in obtaining an easement for road pur- poses'.over the property owned by the Corps of Engineers along the west levee of the San Gabriel River. Moved•by Councilman Johnson that the matter be indef- initely tabled, since the Assistant City Attorney, present tonight, has a personal interest in the Canyon City Rock Products Company which this roadway is to benefit. This motion died for lack of a second. Moved by,Councilman Johnson that before any money is spent, we obtain a firm commitment from the State Highway Department permitting the proposed road to intersect Foothill Blvd. west of the San Gabriel River bridge. This motion died for lack of a second. Moved -,y Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the matter be tabled until the next Council meeting when Attorney Williams is expected to be present. Notice was given that a Resolution had been received from the City of Huntington Park endorsing support of a World's Fair in the Los Angeles area in 1963-64. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul; and ordered carried that the correspondence be filed. 1 Council was notified that a check in the amount of $2742.75 had been received from the Redevelopment Agency, thus closing their account and dissolving the, Agency. Moved by,Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer acknowledge the return of the funds. Corps of Engrs request re easement tablec to 9/21/59 Resolution re World's Fair support filed Redevelopment Agency return of funds r ., � i;F , G t;•1�,+ } C, L, C• L '�', ';3 � ��' -_� �, � it ,, � :x fa ,, • .{ Ct ✓7 c5 f o, ft N P� ,. Ct fl v 7„ 'S .' p, [S' <' , 1 - :J U s' , 7' �. �x-t+, (: t' •{" cr -.• a' C, e. ,� �, j� .. j 4l Lx Cl -. i w, t , O F. 1' IU •: c < - 'i c a. .- u w Y ., : c: ',, ,., :� c�,. .. . Fit r w i rn t •' �[{r ,� � i; �< C.:•.:' F �. cr tp r�i i :]"x Y, � cw �_ v a4 � i7�. i" ,rx - L '7 iv C c, c _ �; } r, c. - e . • �, i , c. c,, r • - ... .. sn ,., r , . u. =y r, c N n, • • , _ • (0 p, .7 u r ', r,. `. t� �' - 01 c't n t, o. . t'7 nr ,' - l .� ,, c . t. A request was received asking that the Mayor proclaim Proclamation: Thursday, September 17th, as Constitution Day in the Constitution City. Day 9/17/59 Moved -by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign,the Proclamation. A proposal was received from the Tomei Construction 443 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959 Page 6 Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets. The price approved - It•was also asked that the Administrative Officer Agency records contact the Agency and ask that all records be re- to be in P W turned to the Public Warks Building in order that Bldg the files be in one place. A statement in the amount of $2500 was received from Authorization the firm of Simon Eisner and Associates, Planning retainer fee Consultants, as a retainer fee on contract which be- S. Eisner & Ass came effective September 1, 1959• Bills & Reqs Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered unanimously carried that authorization be given to draw a warrant in the amount of $2500.00. Notice was given of the League of California Cities LCC mtg 9/17 meeting to be held in Montebello on September 17th. Dinner tickets Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman warrant author. Paul,_and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer.:be authorized to draw a warrant for dinner -tickets for attendance at the meeting. The:Los.Angeles County Road Department submitted a Aid to Cities summary of Azusa's Aid to Cities account with the report filed Road Department. The summary shows a total of ,.$25,878:07 credited to this City. Bonelli to .Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman speak 9/9/59 Ortuno, and ordered carried that the report be filed. re Senate A request was received asking that the Mayor proclaim Proclamation: Thursday, September 17th, as Constitution Day in the Constitution City. Day 9/17/59 Moved -by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and ordered carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign,the Proclamation. A proposal was received from the Tomei Construction Tomei proposal Company for the installation of pipeline on Azusa for pipe instal Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets. The price approved - quoted was $2.20 per line&& foot for installation of Azusa Avenue " lines, the material to be supplied by the City. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and ordered unanimously carried that author- ization be given for the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest same. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3949 - entitled: Bills & Reqs 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 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 Resolution No. 3949. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that members of Council Bonelli to had been invited to attend a meeting to be held at the speak 9/9/59 Dinnerhorn Restaurant on September 9, and that Super- re Senate visor'Bonelli would speak relative to the plan for reapportionmen reapportionment of the State Senate. A44 CITY HALL' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 8, 1959 Mayor Memmeaheimer also stated that he had been asked by Judge William Martin to serve on a Traffic Safety Committee and to attend seminars to be conducted in this program. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, -and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of'adjournment 10:23 P.M• City Clerk 445 Page 7 Mayor to attend Traffic seminar Adjournment i 440