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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 20, 1960 - CC (2)=1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Farrell, First Invocation Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Roll Call Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno. Also Present: Attorney Robert Flandrick representing City Attorney Williams; Supt. of Light & Water Smith; Supt. of Public Works Brusnahar.; City Engineer Schulte and City Clerk -Administra- tive Officer Miller. Mayor Ortuno asked whether there were any corrections to the minutes of the meeting of June 6, 1960. With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of June Approval of 6, 1960 were approved as written. Minutes 6/6 Mr. Joe Hernandez, representing the Knights of Columbus, appeared before Council. He asked that Council reconsider their previous action and grant the application for sale of fireworks to the Knights of Columbus as they rely on the proceeds for their activities during the year. Council was sympathetic to the request, but as the K.C. req. for application was not received by date specified in Ordin- fireworks perm ante #618, felt no exceptions could be made. denied Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the request be denied. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Wm. A. Groen, immediate past president of the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association's Board of Directors, addressed Council. He stated that the orchestra is one of the finest cultural organizations in the San Gabriel Valley and deserving of support. Mr. Groen explained the increased cost of maintaining the orchestra and asked Councils consideration of financial support of this cultural program in the Valley. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. It was recommended by the Depqrtment Head and the Personnel Board that the following Step raises be made: Fund request S.G.V. Symphony Assoc to C of C. 1. Mrs. Anne McKinney, Account Clerk, Light & Water A. McKinney Dept. be advanced to Step 5 of the salary range, to Step 5 $383.00 effective July 5, 1960. 7/5 Acct. Clk. ;i. O. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 Page 2 2. Cruz Nunez, Custodian, Public Works Dept to Cruz Nunez, Step. 5 of the salary range, $364.00 effective Step 5 July 5, 1960. 7/5/60 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommendations.of the Personnel Board be accepted. The Personnel Board asked Council to approve accountable Prsn'l Bd. expenses for the attendance of two of their members at authorized the meeting of the Western Regional Conference of the attend Conf. Public Personnel Association in Los Angeles on June 22-24. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unan=_mously carried that authorization be granted. The Chief of Police requested confirmation of the appoint- A.J. Flynn ment of C. J. Flynn, as Probationary Sergeant effective Prob. Sgt. June 16, 1960. Moved by Co,�.ncilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed. The Chief of Police requested confirmation of the appoint- ment of the following named probationary Patrolmen; effective June 16, 1960; Wm. Schriber Richard Crosby Robert Graham Ronald Loyd Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed. A communication from the Park & Recreation Department Dalton Hill concerning the possibility of purchase and development of development property known as Dalton Hill was presented to Council. deferred. The Commission recommended to Council that no action be taken at this time on the matter. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Department be accepted. The Park and Recreation Department recommended to the City Approach City Council that consideration be given to improving es Studied, ri the unattractive condition of approaches to the City and beautificatioi other locations along City thoroughfares. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Park & Recreation Dept. study further into the improvement to approaches to the City, especially on the west, and submit recommendations to the Council of their suggestions for beautification. The Amendment of "Agreement for Joint Use of Road Ease- ments" between the City and Fred Heyden was presented to Council for consideration. This Agreement required the City to obtain an easement over lands of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for public utility purposes. Plans and specifications of roadway are to be prepared by Heyden and approved by the City Engineer. Other conditions of the Agreement were discussed by Council, as was the map of the proposed roadway. Mr. Fred Iieyden appeared before Council to urge the acceptance of the Agreement. Mr. Heyden stated that such a road would allow access by City vehicles to un- inhabited areas within the City Limits. Agreement - City & Heyden re easmt. wit. Corps of Engn r 311 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees that the matter be tabled. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Tipton, Administrative Assistant, City of Duarte, Duarte req. appeared before Council and requested that this matter matter be tabled until the Duarte City Council could meet and tabled discuss the matter with the Azusa City Council. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley Amend, of that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Amendment of Agrmt. Agreement as presented. Motion carried by the following Authrzd. vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Los Angeles County Flood Control District is request- ing the City of Azusa to obtain an easement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for road purposes in conjunction with the realignment of Fish Canyon Road in the vicinity of Van Tassel Canyon. This is necessitated by the flood project being carried on in this area. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that legal description be forwarded to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their action. Flood Cont. req, for easemnt/Fish Canyon Rd. granted. Council was advised by the Light and Water Department Edison Co. that permission had been granted to the Southern California to Edison Company to serve electrical energy to the Charles serve 140 So. B. Stratton Construction Company for property located at Motor Ave. 140 So. Motor Avenue. The Superintendent of Light and Water Department re- Intra -Dept. quested authorization for an intra -departmental exam- exam for i.nation for Account Clerk to fill the vacancy which Acct. Clrk. will be created on the retirement of Mrs. Ruth Porter. authrzd. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The Superintendent of Light and Water also requested that an examination be held for the position of Cashier Clerk. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be instructed to set up an examination and advertise for the position of Cashier Clerk. The Superintendent of Public Works requested authoriza- tion for the purchase of a small patching roller for use of the Street Department. He advised Council that the possibility of purchasing one through State Surplus Property had been investigated and found quite remote, and that the continued use of the large roller on all jobs would shorten the life of this equipment. The cost of a small roller and trailer is estimated at $2,600.00. Exam for Cashier-Clrk authrzd. Advt, for bide for patching roller authrzi T/ ✓ $12 $13 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 196o Page 4 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that authorization be given to advertise for bids on this equipment. Council was advised by the Superintendent of Public Sale of Works that the bid of $511 for sale of bulldozer was Bulldozer the highest received and recommended it be sold for appvd. that price. r Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the bid of $511 be accepted. It was also recommended that the junk bid of $100 for Sale of junk the 1948 inoperative skiploader be accepted. Skiploader Manager. Discussion was held by Council on the appvd. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the skiploader be 120 T. sold for junk at the $100 figure. Slurrey Sea: A report on Clean -Up Week by the Department of Public Report on Works was presented to Council. The report pointed Clean -Up out that the type of debris picked up is changing and Week. that the volume will probably stabalize at about 8,000 cu. yds, and the cost will approximate $8,000. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. The matter of placing new "Welcome to Azusa" signs at "Welcome" the three approaches to the City was then brought before Signs - Council. It was pointed out that a 20' high sign with $300 a 20' cross -bar bearing the words "Welcome to Azusa" authrzd. with provision for service club names around the "A" has now been approved by the Chamber of Commerce and some of the service clubs. Three such signs would cost approximately $900. The Superintendent of Public Works recommended that the City contribute to the approximate extent that would have been spent on separate signs, or $300, if they approve the idea of the combined sign and design. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that we indicate our willingness .to participate to the extent of $300.00. At this time Councilman McLees asked Council whether Discussion anyone had come up with any further ideas on a City re City Manager. Discussion was held by Council on the Manager. subject. The Superintendent of Public Works requested authoriza- 120 T. tion of Council to purchase 120 Tons of Slurrey Seal Slurrey Sea: @ approximately $1,800, to be used on streets in the to be Roedecker Tract. He further requested authorization purchased. for use of city land at Fifth and Virginia Streets to stockpile the material. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that purchase order for Slurrey Seal be approved. Page 4 corrected to read: " Welcome Signs" should specify participation to the extent of $300 towards the three signs." 315 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley 5th & Va, and unanimously carried that the use of land at Fifth for stock - and Virginia streets be approved for stock piling materials, piling. period of time not to exceed one week. The City Engineer requested authorization for bids for Plans for street work on Georgia Place and Industrial Street, Industrl. & Georgia Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman P1 to be Paul and unanimously passed that authorization be given prepared. for preparation of specifications and plans to be / approved. The Ci.:y Engineer presented the final cost for comple- Final cost tion of grading and paving First Street from West City 1st St. limits to Irwindale @ $7,340.40. Improvemen F; Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that payment be authorized and recordation of Notice of Completion be made. Notice of completion and final cost of paving Ninth St. Final cost from Pasadena Avenue to Angeleno Avenue was presented 9th St. Council. Toatl cost $14,742.43. Ten percent retention Improvemen, will be made until clearing of Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that payment be authorized and recordation of Notice of Completion be made. Council was presented with the report of Engineering Eng, month• Department activities from 5/16/60 to 6/20/60, ly Report The City Engineer reported that all requirements of Release of Sully -Miller Contracting Company on Project 276, pav- Bonds (Sul: ing of First Street, had been met and recommended the Miller) release of the Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that authorization be granted for release of Bonds. Council was advised that an employee of the Engineer- Et1gn.Aide ing Department may be drafted. The City Engineer exam. requested Council to authorize an Engineering Aide ordered. examination be held if this employee is inducted. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that authorization for examination be granted. Council was advised that a slope easement extending City force: 50' South from Railroad tracks, acquired by the City to const. in 191+0, is now encroaching on private property at retaining the corner of 6th and Virginia Avenue, Tract 13810, wall - Va. This property was originally F.H.A. and duplexe's were @ 6th St. constructed in 1940. The City Engineer stated that he letter from F.H.A. submitting a wall to prevent encroachment on requesting the City to construct City Engineer estimated cost of between $1,500 to $2,000. had received a proposal for a small this property and such a wall. The construction to be EM CITY iIALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 196o Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department be authorized to put up a retaining wall according to F.H.A. plans, and that funds be taken out of Contingency Account (General Fund). The C_ty Engineer advised Council that the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering is present- ing a course at the University of California August 22-26. ?se stated that expenses for this type course can be tal:cl from Gas Tax Engineering monies and asked authorization for an Engineering Aide to attend. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unan:!.::iously carried that the request be granted. The Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 141, re- commended the rezoning from "P" to "C-2" of property at 400 So. San Gabriel Avenue, Lots 47, 48, Block 53 Map of Azusa, except E. 40' of each, to be used for ge: c,al practice of medicine. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to set the hearing date of the proposed zone change for the hour of 8:00 P.M. on .July 5th. Attorney Flandrick presented an Ordinance rezoning the property at 141 Dalton Avenue, Mt. View Ext., Lot 12 and portion of lot 13, from R -lc to R-3. Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the 'ollowing Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. In accordance with Council authorization a Resolution was prepa:ccc, reappointing Reverend B. J. Paroulek to the Par'.,c C: Recreation Department. Council:::a.-: Johnson offered the following Resolution entitle,.: A RESOL`u 'ICid OF TIIL' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPO Il^_IPG REVEREiiD E. J. PAROULEK TO THE PARK AND RECREATION CODiMISP Moved 'o-% Co ,,ncilman .7c'_„.::o::; seconded by Councilman Teaslo and .,iranir::ousls; ca;: _ .ed that further reading be wa iveC.. Moved by Councilman Jai?noon, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the -Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. 317 Page 6 Eng.Aide to attend ITTE course 8/22- 26 Change of zone- Hea, i 400 N. San Gabriel to be held I/5 1st Reading Ord. rezon. 141 Daltcn to R-3/ Lujan Res. 4057 Rev. Paroule. to Pk. & Rec rT� Y CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson,Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4057 A Resolution was prepared in accordance with *he wishes of Council reappointing Ralph Pedroza to the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING COMHMISS ION . OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RALPH PEDROZA TO THE PARK AND RECREATION Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Co_incilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No Page 7 Res. 4058 R. Pedroza to Plc. & Rec. McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno 4058. As directed by Council at their meeting of June 6, a Resolution was prepared officially designating Gum Grove as Pioneer Park. — Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA NAMING, DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING PIONEER PARK. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No Res. 4059 designating "Pioneer Par McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno 4059 The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of May 31, 1960 Treas. Fin. was presented to Council: Bank Balances, exclusive of Rpt, filed Investment Account, $537,413.01. Treasury Bills, t400,000.00; Bank Balance, representing earnings to date, 51,194.49; a total of $988,607.50. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Financial Statement be filed. M. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 The resignation of Mrs. Geraldene Cass, Administrative Secretary, effective July 8, 1960, was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. The Administrative Officer requested authorization to hold a Stenographer -Clerk examination to fill the position. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to hold the examination. The Administrative Officer then presented for Council consideration correspondence from Clyde A. Blanchard & Associates, Insurance Carrier, notifying of the expiration of certain policies July 1,-1960, and making recommendations as follows: 1. Increase Money Securities against theft from present $3,000 to $6,000 or $10,000. 2. Public Employees Blanket Honesty Bond increase to $10,000. 3. Adding Open Stock Burglary Policy in amount of $3,000 or $5,000. 321 G. Cass resignation 7/8/60 Steno-Clk. exam authorized. Ins. Prog. Reviewed After Council discussion relative to Azusa -Glendora Azusa-Glend Insurance Association and a possible review of insurance Assn. to be program with impartial appraisers, the following decision contacted. was reached: Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that Clyde Blanchard be contacted and a thirty (30) day extension requested on expiring policies; and that the Glendora Insurance Association be contacted relative to an insurance plan proposal. An announcement was read from the Los Angeles County Watershed Commission of meeting scheduled for Friday, June 24, 1960 at U.S.F.S. San Dimas Experiment Station Headquarters in Glendora. An invitation from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Traffic Association to attend luncheon meeting Monday, June 27 at the Ambassador Hotel was presented. Councilman Teasley agreed to attend and reservation was ordered made. A letter from the Pioneers' Club was read expressing appreciation for the use of the building and grounds of the Azusa Recreation Park for their annual picnic Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that letter be filed. Documents announcing intention to solicit for religious purposes from the Western Missionary Army were presented. L.A. Co. Watershed mtg. 6/24 MTA mtg. 6/27 Teasley attend Pioneers' Club letter filed. Western Miss. Army req. denies 822 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JUNE 20, 1960 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be denied. A letter from the Division of Highways of proposed improvements on Foothill Boulevard was presented. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the letter be filed. A request for the Deacons Club to hold their Third Annual Jamaica in the Parish Hall grounds August 13 and 14, was presented. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. Mr. John Carney, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council in behalf of the Annual Band Concert Series. He requested the con- tinued annual financial assistance from Council giving the needs as follows: Music $125.00 z P.A. instl. 100.00 Director 450.00 Total T75.00 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that expenses of $675 be allowed. A letter from the Azusa City Employees Association was read announcing the death of one of their beloved members, William Tannehill. A Petition of Protest was presented signed by .the residents, property owners, and (or) business operators in the neighborhood of establishment called "Cloister" operating at 517 No. Azusa Avenue. This Protest was discussed by Council and the following action taken. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Protest be referred to the Police Department for report. Mayor Ortuno presented a letter from the Mayor of the City of La Verne asking support on the Trunk sewer line which would entail increase of about two cents on County Sanitation District #22 tax levy for the next two years. It was the consensus of Council that benefits derived by the district should be borne by the district. In compliance with the wishes of Council, the firm of James M. Montgomery was contacted relative to re- evaluating the water rights owned by the Azusa Agricultural Water Company. The reply from James M. Montgomery stated that the fee fo_, the re-evaluation would be their actual payroll cost plus a sum equal to said payroll cost. The requested time for completion was sixty days. Div. Hwy. ltr. re Foothill Bldd. Deacons C11 dance ref. P.D. Dept. Jr. C of C granted band exp. Wm. Tannehi deceased. Protest on "Cloister" to P.D. LaVerne letter re sewer presented. Montgomery rpt. re Az -Ag. Wate Co. f , !T CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY After Council discussion, Councilman Johnson have the firm of James M. Montgomery up -date as to value of water. Motion died for lack JUNE 20, 1960 moved to the report of a second. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the City Attorney and Special Counsel, Mr. Taylor, be authorized to proceed with drawing up Agreement to purchase the 2965 shares majority of Azusa Agricultural Water Company stock, contingent upon annexation of the Foothill Shopping Center. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None 325 Page 10 Agrmnt. purchase Az. Agric. Water Co. authrzd. i Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley 2/15 Min. that the Minutes of February 15 be revised to include revised. authorization for the Mayor to attend the San Diego Band Review at National City with expenses paid. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSTAIN: Councilmen: McLees Councilman Teasley 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 Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the mileage allowance be deleted. Motion died for lack of a second. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4061 Res. 4061 Claims & Demands The Administrative Officer asked whether dates should Budget be set for Budget Sessions. Mayor Ortuno designated sessions the evenings of June 27, 28 and 29 for Sessions and set. said that the Department Heads would be notified which evening their budgets are scheduled. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned Adjourn. until 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 27th at the Civic Auditorium. Time of adjournment 11:05 P.M. 826