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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 1960 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 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. Paul Farrell, First Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer M 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Supt, of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether there were any corrections Approval of to the minutes of the meeting of December 15th. Minutes of 12/15 and Councilman Johnson asked that the minutes be corrected to 12/21/59 read that Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. With no further corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected. With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of December 21st were approved as submitted. It was requested by the Superintendent of Light & Water that Credit Bureai the Mutual Credit Bureau be authorized to take legal action auth to take against one delinquent account. legal action Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be granted. Council was notified that the new National Cash Register NCR billing billing machine had been installed and will be in operation Machine for the January billings. installed The Planning Commission recommended that proceedings be Plann Coman commenced for the annexation of the property lying south req. annex of Alosta, west of Ben Lomond, and that the annexation proceedings - extend as far west as possible. Alosta & Ben Lomond Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the boundaries of the three parcels of property for which annexation has been requested, plus the Klepinger property which lies westerly of this area, and that the boundaries be submitted to the Boundary Commission for approval. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- tion No. 132, had approved permitting the issuance of building permits on all lots adjacent to Palm Drive, north from 10th Street and located in Tract No. 14540. This is necessary because the lots do not conform to existing zon- ing regulations set forth in Ordinance No. 535• Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that Council approve the Resolution of the Planning Commission. The City Engineer stated that his office had been working on the problem of a sewer line in Azusa Lane, and that it would be necessary to determine ownership of the street and obtain the necessary easement dedications before a sewer line could be run in this location. An easement through property facing on Mason Street is expected to be granted without difficulty. After acquiring the necessary easements, it was explained that the sewers could be connected with the line which now exists on Mason Street. Boundaries to go to Bndry Comsn Plann Comsn appvl-bldg permits in Tr 1454o Azusa Lane sewer line - title search authorized T CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that authorization be given for a title search of the property known as Azusa Lane. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Auth to adv Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the plans and for sewer specifications designated Project 215A for the South jobs -Azusa Azusa Avenue Alternate No. 1 and Azusa Lane Alternate Ave be Azusa No. 2 sewer lines be approved, and that the Administrative Lane Officer be authorized to advertise for bids for the con- ` ` struction of said sanitary sewer lines. Bids are to be opened January 18th at 10:00 A.M. in the office of the City Clerk with Council action at 7:30 P.M. on that day. The City Engineer stated that he is still working with Report on Bud Latta in an attempt to work out a solution to the Latta eompl complaint of noise from his shop. In accordance with Council instructions, the City Engineer Hydraulic investigated the hydraulic and hydrologic features of the rpt re fwy San Gabriel River and Santa Fe Dam relative to the construct- by Engr ion of a bridge over the basin in connection with the pro- posed Foothill Freeway Route along Gladstone Street. According to information provided by the Corps of Engineers, the expected river flow is 98,000 cubic feet per second. From information provided, which the Engineer pointed out was limited, it was determined: (1) The capacity of the Santa Fe Dam is approximately 1,610,000,000 cubic feet; (2) The function of the bridge would be to span a channel of sufficient width to carry this flow; (3) The distance required for said bridge would be short- ened to 1,000 feet; (4) The approximate saving between a bridge 3,400 feet in length, as proposed, and a bridge 1,600 feet long and 140X$ feet wide would be $3,276,000. The Engineer pointed out that even if their figures were only 50% accurate, the amount of money involved would still represent a saving of about 1.6 million dollars in construct- ion costs. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the City Engineer for- ward this information, attaching additional facts and figures, to each member of the Highway Commission and the District Engineer of Highways. The committee selected to study the plans of fire stations as made available by the County set a meeting for Tuesday, January 12th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Clerk's office. The committee appointed to review the proposals of private engineering firms for the storm drain projects recommended that the proposal of Mr. Edward N. Frisius be accepted, and presented an Agreement for signatures. Under the terms of this Agreement, the plans are to be submitted within 75 days, and the total cost shall not exceed $25,000.00. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the Agreement with Mr. Frisius be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Fire Statiox study Comte to meet Edw Frisius awarded storm drain contract TA CITY HALL AZIISA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 Aerojet General Corporation requested financial participa- tion by the City for the installation of sidewalks on Third Street from their property line to Coney Avenue. The approximate cost of this installation is $900.00. it has been determined that Gas Tax monies cannot be used for this project. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the City Engineer be authorized to contact Aerojet and offer participation by the City on a fifty-fifty basis for the installation of sidewalks on Third Street at Coney Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Clerk requested that the report on the rubbish pick-up house count be held over until the next regular Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the request be accepted. In accordance with Council instruction, the City Engineer stated that he had contacted American Brake Shoe Company to determine their willingness to participate financially in the installation of a storm drain across their property in an attempt to alleviate the flooding situation which now exists due to the emptying of a storm drain onto their property. The Engineer stated that American Brake Shoe Co. had indicated willingness to contribute one-half of the cost of a storm drain installation. In addition to contributing approximately $600.00, estimated to be one-half the cost, the Company also agreed to grant necessary easements and offer a Hold -Harmless Agreement. Discussion was held on the manner by which the City could participate in this project. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the matter be tabled until it is determined whether there is currently an easement across the Rodecker and adjacent property where the present storm drain is located. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZIISA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 438 RELATING TO PARKING ON ONE- WAY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Ordinance be adopted. The 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. 622. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the following Ordinance relative to decreasing speed limits on certain streets. 71 Page 3 City to share side- walk cost with Aeroje Rubbish rpt tabled American Brake Shoe sewer req tabled Ord. 622 - Re Parking On One -Wady Streets T2 7 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 623 - DECREASING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT UPON CERTAIN PUBLIC Re Speed STREETS. Limits on Certain Sts Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the Ordinance be adopted. The 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. 623. An Ordinance was prepared relative to amending the Pacific Electric franchise with respect to discontinuing service on Ninth Street, east of Angeleno Avenue. Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the lot rdg Ord following Ordinance entitled: Granting & Amending PE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Franchise AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 536 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res. 3979 - entitled: Withdrawing Certain Arei A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA from CO.Fir DESCRIBING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY District FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. 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. 3979. A communication was received from Supervisor Frank Bonelli Hrg re Crt stating that January 20th had been set as a hearing date Consolidtn for consideration of the suggested reorganization of the set 1/20 Municipal Court system in Los Angeles County. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the City Attorney draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors protesting the consolida- tion of courts into one district. Council members were reminded of the League of California LCC Bd Mtg Cities Board of Directors meeting to be held on Thursday, 1/7 January 7th, at the Rodger Young Auditorium. Anita Council members were also asked to make reservations for LCC Genl the League of California Cities General meeting to be held Mtg 1/21 January 21st at the Santa Anita Turf Club in Arcadia. -T4 75 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that authorization be given for the preparation of a warrant for tickets to the Arcadia General meeting, since remittance must be included with reservations. Notice was given of the following applications received ABC license by the Alcoholic Beverage Control: application The Beverage Shop, 251-253 E. Gladstone Ave - General Off -Sale (change of partner name) Donald Zak, 728 N. Azusa Ave - On -Sale Beer (new application) Herman's Market, 777 W. First Street - Off -Sale Beer and Wine (transfer) Notice was also given that Chief of Police Kendrick had protested to the A.B.C. the issuance of an On -Sale Beer license at 626} N. San Gabriel Avenue, on the grounds that it is too close to a church. Council was asked to appoint a proxy to the stockholders Mayor appti meeting of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company on January proxy to 18, 1960. It was recommended that Mayor Memmeaheimer serve Azusa Agric as proxy because he had been serving on the committee Water Co studying the water situation in the City.. Stockhldrs Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, mtg had been referred directly to the Chief of Police. and ordered carried that Mayor Memmesheimer be appointed The Knights of Columbus requested permission to hold a KC procesen as proxy to represent the City at the stockholders meeting. req to PD Church on Sunday morning, February 7th, and further re- The Sociedad Progresista Mexicana requested permission to Dance req hold their private installation and dinner dance on Sunday, to P D January 31st, from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Parish Hall. to the Chief of Police with power to act, Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. The Chief of Police requested authority to attend the Annual Police Ch All Zones Meeting of Police Chiefs to be held in Fresno on auth attend January 21st. All -Zones Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by.Councilman Paul, Mtg 1/21 and unanimously carried that permission be granted. Mayor Memmeshelmer stated that the additional motorcycle, Addl man - which was approved by Council recently would mean the PD for new addition of one man to the Department, pointing out that motorcycle this extra man had been authorized in the current budget. Council members were notified that a copy of the transcript Fwy hrg of the November 20th Freeway hearing is on file in the transcript Clerk's office. on file Notice was given that a Cerebral Palsy solicitation request C.Palsy sol had been referred directly to the Chief of Police. req to PD The Knights of Columbus requested permission to hold a KC procesen procession from the City Hall to the 8t. Frances of Rome req to PD Church on Sunday morning, February 7th, and further re- quested adequate police supervision for directing traffic. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act, Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Ts CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960 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 Counoilman 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 Resolution No. 3980. 77 Page 6 Res. 3980 - Bills and Requisition The Administrative Officer notified Council that Everett E Morgan Morgan refused to pay more than $360.00 for the 12 foot strip unwilling t of land adjacent to his property north of 12 Street on Azusa buy land Avenue. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 9:40 P.M. City Clerk Adjournment m