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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 1960 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,,AUGUST 1, 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 salute to the flag. Invocation was given by the Reverend Edward Valbrecht of the Calvary Lutheran Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: McLees, Teasley, and Mayor Ortuno Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Fire Chief Madison, City Clerk-Admin.Officer, James Miller. Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any correct- ions or omissions to the minutes of the meeting of July 18, 1960. It was pointed out that Councilman Johnson's request to be absent from the current meeting was approved by the City Council. With no other corrections, the, minutes were approved as submitted. The City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in the office of the City Clerk on Friday, July 29th, at 10:00 a.m. in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on July 14 and 21 for purchase of approx. 3,000 tons street paving material. Bids opened in the presence of Mayor Ortuno, City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Administrative Officer were received from the following: Warren Assoc. Indust. Southwest Asphalt Asphalt Approx.Quant.3,000 tons -Unit- $4.85 $5.49 $5.60 Total- $14,550 $16,470 $16,800 Hourly rental (4 Hour Min.) $14.71 $15.00 $13.00 5-8 T Roller Hourly Rental $15.71 $18.00 $17.00 12 T Roller Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to Warren Southwest, Inc., low bidder, and the bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in the Office of the City Clerk on Friday, July 29th, at 10:00 a.m. in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on July 14 and 21 for the purchase of Pup Roller, complete with trailer,approximate equal to Holt Model R-2,Essick Model 120 or Vibrapac. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 8/18/60 BIDS ASPHALTIC MATERIAL PUP ROLLER CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 7:30 P.M Bids opened in the presence of Mayor Ortuno, City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Administrative Offiaer were received from the following: C. R. Cook Ford Tractor: One - Holt R-2 Roller Holt Trailer for R-2 $1,469.00 State & City Sales Tax extra if applicable. Dearth Machinery Company: 1 - Littleford Model 125 Tandem 1 ton Roller weight approx. 1600 lbs. F.O.B. Azusa ......................$ 985.50 4% Sales Tax to be added AND/OR: 1 - Littleford Model 125-V Vibra Topper Roller Weight approx. 1900 lbs. F.O.B. Azusa ... ..................$1,846.50 4% Sales Tax to be added. AND/OR 1 - Littleford Roller Flat Bed Trailer with oak ramps for hauling roller behind truck. Equipped with 5:70 x 15 - 6 ply tires. F.O.B. Azusa ..$286.50 Essick Mfg. Company: 1 - Essick Model -120 Tandem:Roller,.compiete. with (1) Model 12RT transport trailer. F.O.B. Azusa .... .................$1,271.00 Plus applicable Sales Tax Santa Fe Equipment Company: 1 - Rollpac 1 - ton Roller as manufactured by Rosco Mfg. Company Empty Weight 1030 lbs. F.O.B. Azusa .......................$968.50 AND/OR 1 - Sta-Pac 2 -ton Roller as manufactured by Rosco Mfg. Company Empty weight 2100 lbs. F.O.B. Azusa .....................$1,603.50 AND/OR 1 - Vibrapac 1-3/4 Ton Vibrating Roller as manufactured by Rosco Mfg. Co. Empty weight 2400 lbs. F.O.B. Azusa ................... $2,030.25 1 - 2 wheel trailer suitable for hauling any of the above three rollers.Tires: 6:70 x 15, 6 ply Approx.wgt. 1200 lbs.F.O.B. Azusa... $395-00 All prices quoted are subject to applicable Sales Tax Terms. Page 2 M 377 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees & unanimously carried that the matter of purchase of Pupe Roller be tabled until the next regular meeting of the City Council in order to allow more time to see and evaluate the various machines. The Administrative Officer announced that Mayor MAYOR ORTUNO Ortuno:iad unanimously been elected as Chairman ELECTED CHAIR - of the Board of Mayors, Area "D" Civil Defense MAN BOARD at a special meeting held in the Monrovia City AREA "D" Hall, Tuesday, July 19th. A letter from Civil Defense Director Becker ask- NICHOLAS ing Council authorization for Mr. Nicholas Zichi- ZICHICHI TO chi, Azusa Civil Defense Radiological Officer to ATTEND RADEF attend Special Radef Officers course August 22 - OFFICERS COURS 26 at Alameda, was presented. Authorization for advance of expense of attendance, $160.00, was also asked as this item was not budgeted. Fifty percent of this sum is to be re- imbursed on the matching funds basis. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that Mr.Zichichi be authorized to attend the special Radef Officers course and to be advanced $160.00 to be accounted for. AREA "D" The 1960-61 Budget for Area "D" Civil Defense 1960-61 BUDGET and Disaster Board was presented. The Budget showed CIVIL DEFENSE the amount due from each jurisdiction, $280.66 as Azusa's share. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that payment of $280.66 be made by Azusa to the Civil Defense and Disaster Board of Area "D". PARKING LOTS Council was advised that the Parking Lot Committee TO BE PURCH- had met with Mr. Nasser representing the Azusa ASED BY CITY Civic Parking Assoc. concerning the purchase of the lots in the 700 block North Azusa Avenue for parking purposes. It was agreed by Mr. Nasser at this meeting to sell the two lots of the association to the City of Azusa for a firm price of $15,000.00. Mr. Abdelnour had previously agreed to sell his two lots at this price, requesting, however, that Escrow be closed after January 1, 1961. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Admini strative Officer be authorized to proceed with , Purchase of said parking lots. The following Civil Service Eligibility List was presented to Council: Eligibility List III - Cashier Clerk. 1. Mrs. Frances L. Lawson 2. Mrs. Ida Morton 3. Mrs. Caroline Horton ELIGIBILITY LIST III CASHIER CLERK !TV CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Teasley., seconded by Council- man McLees, and unanimously carried that the list be filed. It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel Board that the following Step Raises be granted: 1. Mrs. Arlene Marcus, Steno -Clerk, Engineering ARLENE MARCUS Dept. to Step 2, $338 effective 8/15/60. STENO -CLERK STEP 2 8/15/60 2. Mrs. Romaine Varing, Steno -Clerk, Recreation Dept. to Step 2, $338,effective 8/15/60. ROMAINE VARING STENO -CLERK 3. John Mosley, Motor Officer, Police Dept. STEP. -2 8/15/60 to Step 5, $527, effective 8/2/60. JOHN MOSLEY 4. Richard Lara, Sergeant, Police Dept. to MOTOR OFFICER Step 5, $567, effective 8/2/60. STEP 5 8/16/60 5. Gilbert Trujillo, Sergeant, Police Dept. RICHARD LARA to Step 4, $540,,efffctive 8/2/60. SGT. STEP 5 8/2/60 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the re- G.TRUJILLO,SG`I commendations of the Personnel Board be accepted. STEP 4 8/2/60 The Administrative Officer advised Council that departments frequently experience an undue delay in obtaining needed personnel by having to wait for Council authorization to hold an examination for the vacancy, and asked for clarification of policy on this matter. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be authorized to hold examinations when necessary to establish eligibility lists, and that Council be notified of dates of examinations. Mayor Ortuno announced that the hour of 8:00 p.m. REZONE TO C-2 had arrived, this being the time set for Public PORTION LOT 9 Hearing on the petition of Louis M. Lottie, et.al, BLOCK C SUB #] for rezoning from "R-3° to "C-2" of a portion of EAST SIDE AZU: Lot 9, Block C of subdivision No. 1 of ALWC on AVE. 100' SOU7 Azusa Avenue beginning 100' south of the south OF 1ST STREET line of First Street, and extending south the distance of 100 feet with a uniform depth of 250' to be used for the sale of dairy food products. The City Clerk presented the. Affidavit of Publi- - cation of Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic July 21, and the list of property owners within 300 feet of the area to whom notices had been mailed. The Planning Commission had recommended the re- zoning of this area by their Resolution #143. The City Clerk stated that no written communi- cations had been received relative to the proposed change of zone. Mayor Ortuno asked whether any persons in the audience wished to appear before the Council in favor of the proposed change of zone, or in opposition to the petition. �t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 1, 1960 No person appeared to speak on the zone change. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Council- man Teasley and unanimously carried that the Hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the Ordinance rezoning said property. The hour of 8:00 p.m. was also set for the Public Hearing on the petition of Everett T. Morgan to rezone from "R1 -b" to "R-3" property located at 1311 North Azusa Avenue for multiple family residential purpose. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Public- ation of Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic July 21, and the list of property owners within 300 feet of the area to whom notices had been mailed. Rezoning of this property has been recommended by the Planning Commission by their Resolution #145. The City Clerk stated that no written communication had been received relative to the proposed change of zone. Mayor Ortuno asked whether any persons in the audience wished to appear before Council in favor of the proposed zone change, or in opposition of the petition. Mr. Dell McDaniel of 705 West Foothill Blvd., Azusa, builder and developer of properties, appeared before Council to speak in favor of the zone.change. He stated that his firm originally anticipated building 41 units on the property, but after receiv- ing the approval of the Planning Commission, they had given the planning of the units more extensive study and have presented only 36 units for approval feeling it would make a better plan for the City. The space that would have been used for the addition- al five units will be devoted to a large outdoor court for recreational purposes. He also stated that there would be no traffic problem created on Azusa Blvd. by egress or ingress of tenants. Mr. McDaniel was asked about the parking spaces provided and advised that there will be a space fo,r each unit which experience has proved to be ample for apartment dwellers. No one appeared to speak against the proposed change. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission be approved and Page 5 EVERETT MORGAN REZONE Rl-b to R-3 $82 I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 6 that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance on the Zone Change. The resignation of Officer W. R. Schriber, Prob- RESIGNATION ationary Patrolman, from the Police Department W.R.SCHRIBER.. as of July 26, 1960, was presented to Council. PATROLMAN Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. The Chief of Police requested authorization to _ POLICE DEPT. employ the next qualified applicant from the current AUTHORIZED TO eligibility list, subject to physical examination EMPLOY QUALI- and availability. FIED APPLICAN Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the request be approved. The Chief of Police also requested authorization P.D. DEPT. for an examination to be held to establish a new AUTHORIZED TC eligibility list of Patrolmen. ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- LIST man McLees and unanimously carried that an examin- ation be authorized to establish eligibility list. POLICE DEPT. The City Clerk recalled to Council that when the AUTHORIZED TC current budget was established, allowance was made REPLACE to provide an Officer from the Police Department to PERSONNEL check on business license enforcement. The Police Department therefore requests Council authorization to fill the vacancy created by this transfer of personnel to the City Clerk's Office. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Council was informed that the water system on the WATER SYSTEM third unit of C & M Homes, Tract 22538, had been TR, 22538 completed. COMPLETED The retirement of Mrs. Ruth Purter from the Light MRS. RUTH and Water Department, effective July 31, 1960,was PORTER RETIRE announced. MENT 7/31/60 Mayor Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXTENDING APPRECIATION TO MRS. RUTH PORTER UPON HER RETIREMENT,AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER FAITHFUL AND DILIGENT SERVICE TO THE CITY FOR THE PAST TWENTY-TWO YEARS. Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the resolution be adopted. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 The motion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Teasley, Ortuno. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson. and numbered Resolution No. 4068 Council confirmation of the following appoint- ments in the Light and Water Department was re- quested by the Department Head: Mrs. Cleo Horn from Cashier Clerk to Probationary Account Clerk, Step 4 at $364.00 per month, effective August 1, 1960. Mrs. Frances L. Lawson as Probationary Cashier Clerk, Step #1 at $300.00 per month effective August 1, 1960. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed. Page 7 RESOLUTION NUMBER 4068 COMMENDING MRS. R.PORTER MRS. C. HORN TO STEP 4 MRS.F.L.LAWSOT STEP 1 A special Light Agreement between the City of Azusa SPECIAL LIGHT Municipal Light and Power Department and the Omega AGREEMENT Precision, 757 North Coney Avenue, wherein the City RESOLUTION will install electric distribution facilities for No. 3069 manufacturing purposes, was presented to Council. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND OMEGA PRECISION. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and Unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 4069. Council was advised that Mr. Harry Bush, Journey- man Lineman, will start to work August 2, 1960. This date was unknown at the last meeting. Superintendent Smith advised Council that through negotiations with the State Highway Department, the Light and Water Department had received $44,463,74 payment in State aid for construction and relocation of light and water lines on Azusa Avenue between Paramount and 4th Streets. HARRY BUSH JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN 8/1/60 $44,463.74 STATE AID REC" LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT ��A CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 8 The City Engineer recommended final acceptance FINAL ACCEPT. of Streets, gutters and sidewalks, 2nd unit of TRACT 18093 C & M Homes, Tract 18093. Moved by Councilman Teasle;, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted. Council approval of final tract map, Tract 24401, APPROVAL FINAL which had previously been reviewed by Council, was TRACT MAP,TRAC requested by the City Engineer. 24401 Moved by Councilman,Teasley.2nd,by Councilman McLees, and unanimously carried tnat Final Tract 24401 map be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign. As requested by the Council, the City Engineer ADDITIONAL furnished members with a report prior to this meet- PARKING AT ing relative to the parking situation at 400 N. 400 N.SAN San Gabriel Avenue, where C-2 Zoning had been GABRIEL AVE. requested by Dr. Gilbert. The City Engineer had conferred with the City Attorney and the Planning Commission as well as Dr. Gilbert. They concurred in the opinion that if the present parking facilities available become inadequate, further space could be obtained by black topping the front lawn of the property which would be in full compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. A letter from Dr. Gilbert was presented to Council wherein he agreed to set aside and establish the front yard area of his property at 400 N. San Gabriel Avenue as an automobile parking area, and would black top and improve same for such parking purposes upon demand of the City to do so. Councilman Teasley asked that this matter be tabled until the arrival of the City Attorney, as he wished to ask whether Council could change the zoning under these conditions. 8:40 P.M. Attorney Williams entered the Meeting. This matter was then referred to the Attorney who expressed the opinion that Dr. Gilbert is the one in jeopardy as the Ordinance requires proper park- ing. He stated howevever, that if the minutes show that the City is relying on the letter from Dr. Gilbert, it would be binding; this to be introduced when the Rezoning Ordinance is presented. As requested at the previous meeting, Council OLD LIBRARY was mailed a report by:the City Engineer evaluating BUILDING the proposal of John Kariotis and Associates for REMODELING remodeling City of Azusa offices. When this matter was introduced, Councilman Teasley moved, seconded by Councilman McLees and Unanimously carried that it be tabled for a full meeting 'of the Council. The Administrative Officer pointed out that many items listed in the proposal could be deleted and an effect- ive savings made by specifying less costly fixtures, etc. m"! CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 9 The Administrative Assistant stated that the Architectural firm had been given too general speci- fications of what was needed, and felt that more detailed plans should be presented. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried to withdraw the motion to table. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that Mr. Miller, Mr. Caswell and Mr. Schulte work out pre -planning proposals with Mr. Kariotis. The City Engineer presented plans and specifica- PLANS & SPECS. tions for Project 274, the grading and paving of FOR INDUSTRIAL Industrial Street, Georgia Place and Georgia Ave. STREET,GEORGIA and asked, if approved, for authorization to AVENUE AND advertise for bids. GEORGIA PLACE APPROVED The Engineer estimated the cost of this project to be $ 36,561, $12,000 of which was for Georgia Avenue and would be covered by Gas Tax monies. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the Engineer be authorized to go to bid on approval of State Division of Highways of the plans for Georgia Avenue. Authorization was requested by the Engineering OUTSIDE FIRM Department to employ outside firm for the surveying TO PREPARE work necessary for the proposed 1911 Act, Pasadena PLANS & SPECS Avenue, Hollyvale, Soldano, etc., as the Department FOR 1911 ACT is overloaded. The City Engineer stated that he is somewhat reluctant to have an outside crew do the survey work alone because of the difficulty of matching up to driveways, sidewalks, etc., but in lieu, would want someone given the whole job to do. It was estimated that outside Engineering would cost about 6% of the contract price. Moved by Teasley, seconded by McLees and Unanimously carried that the City Engineer contact an outside firm to prepare plans and specs for the 1911 Act if costs would approximate 6% of total Contract price. Council had previously been furnished a report for study by the Engineering Department relative to construction of storm drains. This matter was now again before Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Storm Drain discussion be tabled until the next regular meeting. The Superintendent of Public Works requested the Council authorization to select an Architect to prepare plans and specifications for a utility building at Gladstone Park. It was explained that OUTSIDE FIRM TO DO ENGINEEP ING PLANS FOR 1911 ACT. PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZED FOR UTILITY BLDG PARK & REC. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 this would be to establish one design of utility building that could be put in any other park or area where needed, The plans would be for a build- ing of 800 to 1,000 square feet, and would cost between $400 to $600 to prepare. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees that the Park and Recreation Commission be authorized to select an architect or building designer to prepare plans and specifications for a utility building. Council was asked to establish a policy on the , attendance of a custodian at evening meetings. It was stated that in the past the custodian has been requested to stay during the meeting of Council, occasionally at the meeting of the Planning Commi- ssion and the Mayor's Safety Committee, and Council was asked whether it is their desire to continue this policy of having a custodian open and close the building, or whether they wished to offer some other solution. Councilman Teasley was of the opinion that a Custodian should be in attendance in any meeting. Discussion was held. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carr3e d that this matter be tabled for a full meeting of the Council Council was also asked to establish a policy concerning the amount of money to be allocated to the program employing students during the summer months. Council was advised that the program was instituted three years whereby the City would give school children, between the ages of 14 and 17 some twenty hours of work for a week cleaning parks, etc., at a cost to the City of around $1,000. This year the City extended the work week to 40 hours per student, at a cost to date of about $2,000. Employment has been discontinued pending the decision of Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council. 391 Page 10 CUSTODIAN AT MEETINGS TABLED FOR REGULAR MTNG STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TABLI A letter from the Federal Housing Administration WALL ON was read granting permission to enter upon the VIRGINIA AVE premises and perform the work at Sixth Street and OK'D BY FHA Virginia Avenue for the construction of a retain- ing wall as outlined and requested by the City. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the letter from F.H.A. be acknowledged and filed. Council was advised through a communication from the Superintendent of Public Works that Utility Man II had been acting as Lead Man for the past ninety days, and asking Council to permit rotation until such time as the Leadmans classification is filled through the Personnel Board. EXAMINATION FOR LEADMAN ORDERED T. ' CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be instructed to hold an examina- tion for leadman position. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the rotation of leadman classification be allowed with no extra compensation unless a person is employed in that classification for more than 31 days. The Administrative Officer presented a letter from the Western Disposal Company which suggested an expanded plan for disposal which would provide bi-weekly trash pickups, along with a garbage disposal service. The Administrative Officer suggested that the letter be referred to the Committee for Trash and Garbage for study. Saturday, August 6, at Noon was set for the committee meeting. Councilman McLees brought to the attention of Council that the west side of the 600 and 700 block on Azusa Avenue has not been swept for a considerable time, and that it gives the City a very unsightly appearance. After discussion by the Council, it was suggested that it be swept by a hand crew for a week or two and consideration be given for posting the area so as to prohibit all night parking. The Planning Commission, by Resolution #146, reco- mmended to Council a change of zone from "R -lb" to "R-3" of a portion of Block 3, Tract 627, G. Chamblin property, in the vicinity of San Gabriel Avenue and Sierra Madre Avenue. It was suggested August 15 be set as the date for Public Hearing before the Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that August 15 be set as Hearing date. The Planning Commission by Resolution #147, advised Council of their intention to initiate amendment of Municipal Code by adding thereto provisions relating to Precise Plans of Design. The hearing before the Commission is scheduled for August 17, 1960, at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to set Hearing dates as required, and to inform Council of dates set. Council was advised by the Planning Commission of the request of Azusa -Foothill Citrus Company for annexation of a 17 acre parcel lying east of the present City limits, adjacent to Azusa Square Shopping Center. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take action to accomplish this annexation. M Page 11 ROTATION OF PERSONNEL IN LEADMANS CLASSIFICATIOr WESTERN DISP- OSAL LETTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE STREET SWEEP- ING N. AZUSA AVENUE HEARING 8/15 REZONING POR`. BLOCK 3 TRACT 627 CHAMBLIN PLANNING COME HEARING.:RE: PRECISE PLAN 8/17/60 CITY CLERK T( SET HEARING DATES AS NECESSARY ANNEXATION O] 17 ACRE PARC] RECOMMENDED "I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the owners should request rezoning concurrently with request for annexation. Council was advised that the Planning Commission has initiated proceedings to amend Code to allow open air theatres in C-2 Zone with conditional use permit. The Administrative Officer recommended that this item be incorporated into the previous item. The City Attorney prepared an Ordinance rezoning the property at 400 N. San Gabriel from "P" to 11C-211 Councilman Teasley offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING, Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Teasley stated that in offering this Ordinance he acknowledges receipt of a letter from the applicant, Dr. Stanley Gilbert stating the front yard of his premises is available for parking purposes and, although in lawn now, will be put to parking upon demand of the City. An amendment and extension of Ambulance Service Agreement with White's Ambulance Service had been prepared and was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried to approve extension of Agreement for one year, and to author- ize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. In accordance with Council authorization, a reso- lution waa prepared reappointing Mrs. Mattie Owens to the Board of Library Trustees. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING MRS. MATTIE OWENS TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the Resol- ution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Page 12 ZONING AT DRIVE-IN MOVIES 1ST READING ORDINANCE REZONING 400 N.SAN GABRIEI EXTENSION OF AMBULANCE AGREEMENT OK'] MRS.MATTIE OWENS TO LIBRARY BOARD RES. 4070 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 AYES: Councilmen: Teasley, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 4070. As instructed by Council, a Resolution had also been prepared reappointing Miss Lillian Trujillo to the Board of Library Trustees. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING MISS LILLIAN TRUJILLO TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Teasley, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 4071. The Los Angeles County Road Department had req- uested jurisdiction of a portion of Lark Ellen Avenue within the City in order to carry on the necessary improvement. Councilman Teasley offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A PORTION OF LARK ELLEN AVENUE AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY AND TO THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The City Attorney advised Council that he has received the Deed through Escrow from Mrs. Prough, however there is still the matter of dispute over the payment of prior taxes of some $52.50 which he thinks can be settled if the City would agree to pay the fee for Policy of Title Insurance, $57.50. 397 Page 13 MISS LILLIAN TRUJILLO TO LIBRARY BOARS RES. 4071 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Council- man Teasley and unanimously carried that we reimburse Mrs. Prough $57.50, premium for Policy of Title Insurance. As requested by Council the previous arrangement between Alhambra, Azusa and Monterey Park for 1ST READING ORDINANCE RE: LARK ELLEN A� TO COUNTY CITY TO BEAR COST OF TITLE INS.FOR PROUC PROPERTY AT SLAUSON PARK E . TAYLOR..RE`I SPEC :WTR CN: $3,000,:ret' SHARED, TO, CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 14 retaining the legal services of Mr. Taylor to represent them in litigation with the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, was brought from file and placed before Council. The letter from Mr. Taylor, which was presented to Council at the last meeting, stated that the retainer fee of $3,000 had been consumed, and asked for further instructions. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that it will probably take a like amount, $3,000, in getting the case to the pleading state. Monterey Park has agreed to pay $1,000 of the retainer fee, Alhambra will vote Tuesday, August 2nd. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that an addition- al retainer fee of $3,000 for Mr. Taylor be approved and borne equally by the three cities, and that Azusa bear its share of $1,000. The 1953 agreement with the Azusa Rock and Sand AGREEMENT Company was brought to the attention of Council WITH AZUSA and it was pointed out that by the addition of ROCK CO. FO1 a paragraph to this Agreement, the City may have USE OF WELL1 free use of water produced or producable from two wells of the Azusa Rock and Sand Company in case of any emergency of the City. Engineer Schulte pointed out that this would be not only a safety advantage, but would probably help with future fire rating. There was discussion of Council concerning the reclaiming of the excavated land. Under the 1953 agreement excavation is permitted, but two acres per year are to be reclaimed by refilling, or ten acres every five years. This land is being reclaimed by using it as a commercial dump. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried to approve Amend- ment of Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- AZUSA ROCK ' man McLees and unanimously carried that the Azusa BE REQUESTE. Rock and Sand Company file Conditional Use Permit TO FILE FOR or discontinue to reclaim land by using as a CONDITIONAL commercial dump. USE PERMIT FOR DUMP Councilman Teasley offered the following Reso- OPERATIONS lution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING THE HONORABLE NO. 4072 FRANK G. BONELLI FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE COMMENDING TO THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FRANK BONEL Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees that further reading be waived. The Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 401 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 15 AYES: Councilmen: Teasley, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:Councilmen: Paul, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 4072. Council was advised that Mrs. J. P. Madrigal, FIRE STATION is willing to sell her property at 333 6th SITE ACQUIS. Street to the City .for $2,500, as it is now vacant. This is a portion of the proposed fire station site. The Administrative Officer read a communication previously received from Mr. Roland Pettijohn, owner of another portion of the same lot which stated his willingness to sell for $3,350, but would like to keep it as a rental until operat- ions are begun. Council discussion was held relative to the purchase of the Sandoval property as he is not willing to sell for the appraised price. Mayor Ortuno suggested that he and Azusa Herald reporter Arkison discuss this matter with Mr. Sandoval. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Council- man Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to begin Escrow on the Madrigal and Pettijohn properties at the aforementioned prices. L.A. COUNTY The Board of Directors meeting of the League of DIV. L.C.C. California Cities was announced. It will be held 8/4/60 August 4, at the Rodger Young Auditorium. A communication from the Division of Highways SPEED ZONES stating that the speed zone survey on Azusa and AZUSA AND San Gabriel Avenues had been completed and that SAN GABRIEL the new speed zones would become effective upon AVENUES posting of signs by State forces. A letter from the Los Angeles County Road Depart- COUNTY AID T ment was read stating that the proposed improve- CITIES MONEY ment of Pasadena Avenue, et.al, over Little Dalton APPROVED FOR Wash, is of County interest, and providing that BRIDGE BETTE. County aid shall be extended therefor in the MENT amount of $39,550.20• ($39,550.20) An invitation to attend a Watershed Commission L.A.COUNTY Dinner at Eaton's Restaurant, S mta Anita, WATERSHED Wednesday, August 17, honoring 105 foreign MEETING 8/17 forestry experts was presented. Mayor Ortuno and ARCADIA Councilman Teasley stated they would go. Notice was received from the County Boundary Commission of the proposed northerly annexation of District No. 39 and 40 to the City of Covina. The City Clerk stated both are outside of our jurisdiction. A request of the Chi Rho Club of St. Francis Parish to hold a teen-age record hop at St. Francis school on August 12, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 P.M. was presented. ANNEXATIONS BY COVINA NOTED. CHI RHO CLUB RECORD HOP 402 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Council- man Teasley and unanimously carried that this request be referred to the Police Chief with power to act. A report of the 1960-61 Budget of the County Sanitation District No. 22 was Presented. This report show a tax increase of 22¢ for the next two years due to the extension of trunk lines in La Verne. A Hillside Planning meeting was announced to be held at the Miramar Hotel. Council wag asked to approve purchase order for painting cross -walks and center lines, a cost of approximately $1,800. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Purchase Order be approved. Approval of Council was also asked for the purchase of 120 Tons Slurry Seal at a cost of approximately $1,800. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Purchase Order be approved. 403 Page 16 SANITATION DIST. #22 BUDGET P.O. APPVD CROSS WALK & SLURRY SEAL The City Clerk presented a request from the Coordin- SOUND TRUCKS ator of the Los Angeles County Voter Registration FOR VOTER Drive for permission to use sound trucks in the City REGIST.APPVD. in their efforts to encourage registration of voters. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that they be permitted PROCLAMATION to use sound trucks in the drive, but not before 9:00 "FRATERNAL a.m. and not later than 7:00 p.m. BROTHERHOOD DAY" A Proclamation was presented setting August 13, 1960 and the second Saturday in the month of August of following years as Fraternal Brotherhood Day, in recognition of the outstanding work performed by Fraternal organizations throughout the country. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamation. The Administrative Officer announced that the scheduled meeting to discuss salaries with the Personnel Board will be held at 7:30 P.M. August 8th, and asked whether it is to be an open meeting. It was the consensus of Council that it would have to be an open meeting, but that there could be no participation from the audience. 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. COUNCIL AND PERSONNEL BOD MEET.AUG.8th CLAIMS AND DEMANDS RES. NO. 4073 404 405 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960 Page 17 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 4073. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Council- man McLees and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 11:02 P.M. ,� James Miller - City Clerk T4