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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 15, 1959 - CCR CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above time and place. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Roll Call Memmesheimer Absent: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno Also Present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, City Engineer Schulte, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. An Agreement for special light deposit for electrical facilities was presented for Council approval. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res - Spec Lt Deposit A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA U S Relay APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACIL- ITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND U. S. RELAY ELECTRONICS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME, Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. The resignation of Earl Bell, Fireman, was submitted, Resignation effective December 17, 1959• B Bell, Fireman Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman 12/17/59 Memmesheimer and ordered carried that the resignation be accepted. The Fire Chief requested authorization to appoint Apptmnt R Perry Raymond Perry from the current eligibility list as Fireman, 12/17 Fireman, effective December 17, 1959 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and ordered carried that the recommendation be accepted. The Chief of Police requested authorization to purchase PD authorized a new Harley Davidson motorcycle with 3 -way radio at an to purchase estimated cost of $2640.00. It was pointed out that motorcycle with this motor, which has been budgeted, will increase the radio number of motorcycles, but will not increase the depart- mental complement. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, and unanimously carried that the request of the Chief of Police be granted and the Administrative Officer authorized to make the necessary arrangements for purchase. Civil Service List VIII - Steno -Clerk, was presented to Steno -Clerk Council. Those persons certified were: List VIII presented Arlene Marcas, Azusa 1st Margaret Vannest, Covina 2nd Romaine Varing, Baldwin Park 3rd T. IT, CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 Page 2 The Administrative Officer reported to Council that the shorthand part of the Steno -Clerk exam was given as re- quired at 110 w.p.m., but that none passed at this speed and grading was done by converting the score based on 100 w.p.m. It was suggested that by reducing the requirement to 100 w.p.m. for the classification, more applicants would take the exams. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by _Councilman Recom to Johnson, and ordered carried that the names certified Personnel Bd be placed on the eligibility list and that the Personnel to lower Board be asked to reduce the shorthand requirement for shorthand req Steno -Clerk to 100 w.p.m. and advertise for another for Steno-Clk examination. The scores of those names just certified, and those Steno -Clerk certified from the newly scheduled examination will be exam authorzd integrated to determine the top three names to be placed on an eligibility list. Notification was given of the termination of probationary Termination period for the following employees: of probation - Clarence Schad Fire Engineer 11/10/59 ary periods Fred Sennewald Asst Civil Engr to Step 2 1 20/59 James Clark Police Patrolman:to Step 2 13/ 0 Frank Shomber Police Patrolman to Step 2 1/3/60 Martin Strelneck Police Patrolman to Step 2 1/3/60 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the list be filed. It was requested by the Personnel Board and the Depart- Step raises ment Heads that the following step raises be granted: Romaine Varing Switchboard Opr-Recpt to Step 3 292 1/3/60 J. E. Enyart Police Lieutenant to Step 5 $626 1/3/60 Moved by Councilman Teagley, seconded by,Mayor Memmesheimer, and ordered carried that the recommended step raises be accepted. The Ordinance relating to off-street parking in M zones was Presented for its second reading. Councilman Teasley offered the following Ordinance Ord 619 - entitled: Re Parking AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA in M zones AMENDING PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 535 RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE M ZONES. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Ordinance No. 619. A Resolution was prepared amending Resolution No. 3855, which deletes.Traot No. 22538, and inserts Tract No. 18093. This refers to the Old Reservoir and Gum Grove transaction. FE V CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 Page 3 Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution Res. 3970 - entitled: Re Tr 18093 (Amends Res. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 3855) AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3855• Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3970. A Resolution was prepared relative to the transfer of funds. This Resolution is necessary because the minutes of February 2, 1959, failed to indicate any action taken upon the request for fund transfers. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution Res. 3971 - entitled: Re Fund Transfers A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN FUND TRANSFERS. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3971. The recommendation relative to Conrac claims, which had Conrac claims been held over for further study at the request of the (3) denied City Attorney, was again presented to Council. The City Attorney at this time recommended that all claims be denied. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the request of Conrac, Inc. in the amount of $404,761.50; the claim of Continental Insurance Company in the amount of $19,629.63; and the claim of Hartford Fire Insurance Company in the amount of $64,530.37, all of which were filed with the City on November 5, 1959) be denied. Motion carried unanimously. The Ordinance rezoning the Krutoff property on Cerritos Avenue from R-1 to R-3 was presented for its second reading. This land is gust north of the Azusa High School. Councilman Teasley offered the following Ordinance Ord. 620 - entitled: Rezoning Krutoff prop AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to R-3 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. 62 63 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by,Councilman Johnson, that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer Pacific Elea NOES: Councilmen: None Agrmnt auth ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno to be signed and numbered Ordinance No. 620. (re 9th St A Resolution was presented denying the zone change request tracks,etc) of Champ T. Cuff. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution Res. 3972 - entitled: Denying zone agreement. change for A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Champ T Cuff DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE. time extension Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, to S.Couoh & and ordered carried that further reading,be waived. W Y Hales Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYESs Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3972. At the request of the Police Chief, the Attorney prepared an Ordinance relative to drinking in public, including private premises to which the public is invited, but not a private residence, or a place where alcohol may legally be consumed. Mayor Memmesheimer offered for its first reading the lot rdg Ord following Ordinance entitled: re drinking in public AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROHIBITING THE DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN PLACES IN SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.333. Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. It was requested that the Mayor and City Clerk be Pacific Elea authorized to sign an Agreement with the Pacific Electric Agrmnt auth Railway Company whereby the P. E. will pay $10,000.00 to to be signed the City and the City will do the necessary paving on (re 9th St Ninth Street, tracks,etc) Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the necessary signatures be authorized on the Pacific Electric Co. agreement. The Planning Commission notified Council that they had Plasnsg Coman granted an extension of time limit for commencing con- time extension struotion under a Conditional Use Parmit to the following: to S.Couoh & W Y Hales Sam and Eva Couch, for purpose of expanding trailer park, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 129. W. V. Hales for professional building, by Planning Commission. Resolution No. 131. The first supplemental memorandum of agreement for expen- diture of Gas Tax Allocation for major City Streets was presented for Council approval. This includes additional ry., 45 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 Page 5 acquisition of property on Twelfth Street, -maintenance of major and secondary city streets, widening of the Pasadena Avenue bridge over the Little Dalton bash, and installation of traffic signals on Foothill Blvd. Oouncilman Teasley offered the following Resolution Res. .3973 - entitled: Supplmntl Gas Tax Agrmnt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MMOR- ANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memo sheimer, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYESs Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, 11-.esheimer NOBS: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno and numbered Resolution No. 3973. Authorization was requested to expend approximately $200.00 Request to to re -work and re -submit the description of Easement for expend -*200 road purposes over the Corps of Engineers property on the to study west levee of the San Gabriel River. easement t;ui, Moved by Councilman Johnson that the request be denied. denied This motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, that the Engineer be authorized to expend approximately $200.00 to re -work and re -submit description of Easement over Corps of Engineers property. Motion tailed to carry due to the following vote, which lacked a majority: AYES: Councilmen: Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ASSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno It was reported by the City Engineer that investigation Gas Tax funds disclosed the fact that the cost of curbs and gutters on not available Eighth Street just west of Pasadena Avenue would not be for 8th St & available as a Gas Tax Project. The estimated cost of Pasadena Ave these improvements is $5,000.00. Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that Mrs. Bridges be notified the request cannot be included as a Gas Tax Project and will, therefore, be rejected at this time. Council was advised that inasmuch as the first map sub- Descriptions mitted to the Boundary Commission has been rejected, a r;� of N.Annex 36 revised map of proposed Northerly Annexation District & S Annex 37 No. 36, the Larson property, has been re -submitted. f 'resubmitted It was stated that a map of proposed Southerly Annexa- tion District No. 37, Arrow Highway just est of Azusa Avenue, was also being prepared for re -submission to the Boundary Commission. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, and unanimously carried that the new map be submitted to the Boundary Commission including all portions of Arrow Highway fronting the annexation, plus that portion of Arrow Highway adjacent to Southerly Annexation District No. 7. i CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA It was suggested that possibly a would be worked out with the City these portions of Arrow Highway. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 maintenance agreement of Covina relative to Authorization was requested from the City Engineer to receive proposals from private Engineering firms for the construction of plans for storm drain projects. It was felt by the Engineer that the cost of having an Engineering firm do this project, estimated at $480,000.00 would be no less costly than employing additional personnel in the Engineering Department, which would be necessary if the City were to do the work. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer, and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be author- ized to contact private Engineering firms for proposals and submittal to Council. AT Page 6 Engr auth to receive props] far._.storm drn projects Authorization was requested by, and granted to, Gilfillan Gilfillan Bros. for permission to hold drop tests, similar to those authorized to of last year, on the unpaved area adjacent to their park- hold drop test ing lot. These tests are scheduled to be held December 28th and 29th. It was recommended that the speed zones as set forth by the Southern California Automobile Club survey be adopted. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the City Attorney be authorized to draw an Ordinance establishing the recom- mended speed zones as set forth in the Auto Club survey. The City Engineer requested authorization to employ an Engineering Aide for the Engineering Department. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the Personnel Board be instructed to set up an examination and advertise for the position of Engineering Aide. The City Engineer reported that at Tract 20502 only asphalt gutters were required between Russell Street and Gladstone Street and suggested that permanent cement curb and gutters be.installed. The contractor has agreed to expend the amount of his costs of asphalt gutters toward cement curb and gutters, if the City would bear the additional cost of $270.00. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and ordered carried that the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate with the subdivider for con- struction of a permanent improvement of curbs and gutters at a cost to the City of $270.00, and authoriza- tion be given for the issuance of a purchase order in this amount to the subcontractor. Council members were invited to participate in a "City Officials Wheelbarrow Trophy" contest on January 23rd during Baldwin Park's celebration. The Administrative Officer stated that the City still owns a piece of land 851 x 56.321 on the west side of San Gabriel Avenue at 12th Street, and that this is apparently a distressed piece of property. He stated that he had received one offer of $400. for this property, and wished determination by Council as to what use should be made of this land. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to obtain an appraisal of this property. City to adopt speed zone rec of So Calif Auto Club Engr Aide authorized - exam to be set Cement curbs & gutters auth in Tr 20502 - City to share cost Baldwin Park celebration Adm Off obtain appraisal of land at 12th & San Gabriel T CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 In response to a request by Council, Squire West appraised the piece of property known as the southerly 12 feet of Block 4, Tract 627. The City has received an offer from Everett Morgan, owner of the adjacent parcel, to purchase this strip for $360.00. It was the feeling of Council, however, that this property should ,be worth more than the appraisal of $300.00. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer contact Mr. Morgan and advise him that the City will sell the 12 foot strip of land for $500.00. 9:00 P.M. - Councilman Ortuno entered the meeting. A communication was received from Squire West, represent- ing property owners, requesting annexation of the area on the south side of Alosta Avenue extending westerly from Ben Lomond Avenue approximately 1308.25 feet with a depth of approximately 612.16 feet. The request further asks that all property fronting Alosta Avenue to a depth of 343.25' be zoned C-3 and the balance of the property be zoned R-3. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the annexation request be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. The Los Angeles Safety Council requested that the City adopt a Resolution urging extra precaution during the Christmas season. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES SAFETY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley that the Re tion was then passe of Council: Teasley, seconded by Councilman carried that further reading be Ortuno, seconded by Councilman solution be adopted. The Resolu- i and adopted by the following vote AYES: Councilmen: Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul and numbered Resolution No. 3974. A communication was received from the property owners of Block 3, Tract 8507, indicating their willingness to be financially responsible for furnishing the material for the paving of the alleyway in Block 3, and the work to be done by the City. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that authorization be given to proceed with the paving project, and that the property owners be asked to postia cash deposit with the City for the materials. A letter was received from C. V. Romero, President of the American Little League, requesting that the Light Department be authorized to set a large floodlight over the snack bar at.the park, as there have been such a large number of break-ins at the park. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the Supt. of Light and Water be authorized to install the light over the snack bar of the League park as requested. 69 Page 7 121 of Blk 4, Tr 627 apprad E Morgan offer rejected Ortuno enters Annexation request refrd to Plann Comex Res. 3974 - Supporting Safety Cncl safe Xmas program Approval given for paving of alley in. Tr 8507 Floodlight to be installed at Am Lttl Lge Park T 1! 51 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1959 Page 8 A representative from Mitchell's E1 Rancho Sound Equipment Auth for sound Company appeared before Council relative to the sound equip in.Aud. equipment which is now in the Auditorium oji a trial basis. @ $1800. The total cost for the sound system, including additional speakers and microphones was estimated at $1800.00 installed. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that authorization be given for the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1800.00 for the installation of a sound system in the Auditorium. The Superintendent of Public Works appeared before Council Auth to purch to request.authorization to purchase three'7' x 4' City 3 signs -City of Azusa reflector type signs at a cost of $70.00 each. of Azusa Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the present signs at the east, west, and south City limits be replaced with reflector signs at a total cost of $210.00. A Cication was received from the Department of Indust- Labor protest rial Relations of the Labor Relations Board stating that a re publishing petition had been filed by the Los Angeles Building and of prevailing Construction Trades Council requesting the Industrial wages Relations Department make a survey of prevailing wages set forth by the City of Azusa. It is contended by the L. A. Trades Council that the schedule of _prevailing wages was not published in a Notice Inviting Bids for a sewer project in the City of Azusa. It was recommended by the City Attorney"that, inasmuch as the contractor was agreeable, the City purchase the mater- ials from Mr. Johnson, plus paying him for cancellation of the contract. It was further recommended by the Attorney that a Resolution be prepared adopting the -prevailing wage scales as determined by the Los Angeles Building and Con- struction Trades Council and that the project be readvertised for labor only, materials to be furnished .by the City. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Atty to enter Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the Attorney be agrmnt to buy authorized to make an agreement with the contractor at matle, cancel a cost not to exceed $2130.00 to acquire all material contract & on the job site, plus a signature from Mr. Johnson adopt wage amending the contract to delete labor and.unexecuted scales f provisions, and prepare the necessary resolution adopt- ing wage scales. The City Engineer stated that he had.contacted Mr. Bud Engr rpt re Latta and made suggestions to him relative.to the abate- complaint - ment of noise, fumes, etc. from his Welding Shop. Latta welding shop Councilman Teasley stated that he would beabsent from the next Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Ortuno, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment - 10:17 P.M. City Clerk 52