HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 19, 1960 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES
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 CALL TO ORDER
the Flag. SALUTE TO FLAG
Invocation was given by Reverend Oliver,Swaimbfthe First Assembly
of God Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul,..McLees, Johnson, ROLL CALL
Teasley, Ortuno
Also Present: City: Attorney Williams ; . Police Chief,
Kendrick, Supt. of Light & Water, Smith;
City Engineer Schulte; Superintendent of
Public Works, Brusnahon;and Deputy City
Clerk, George Caswell.
Mayor Ortuno asked whether there were any corrections :to the MINUTES OF 9/6/6
Minutes of the meeting of September 6, 1960. APPROVED AS .
WRITTEN
With no corrections, the Minutes of the Meeting of September 6th
were approved as written.
The Deputy City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in the GARBAGE BIDS
office of the City Clerk on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00 A.M.
in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Heald & WESTERN DISPOSAI
Pomotropic on August 25th and September Ist, 1960. AWARDED -GARBAC
CONTRACT
Bids were opened in the presence of: Councilman Charles McLees,
City Engineer Schulte, Superintendent of Public Works,Brusnahon,
and the Administrative Assistant, were received from the following:
VALLEY DISPOSAL COMPANY
Two pick-ups per week - $1,086.00 per month
WESTERN DISPOSAL COMPANY
Two pick-ups per week - $850.00 per month
It was recommended that the low bid of $850 per monthof Western
Disposal Company be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and award the
garbage contract to the low bidder, Western Disposal Company and.
to return Bid Bond/or Check to unsuccessful bidder.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of August 31, 1960, waspre- CITY TREASURER'S
sented, and Council members were given a copy of the report. REPORT FILED
Bank Balances (Exclusive of Investment Account ) $603,303.04
Treasury Bi I Is ................... $400,000.00
Bank Balances (representing earnings to date .... $53,603.49
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A Total of ............$1,056,906.53
A Statement ofCeshBalance by Funds was also presented.
Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul and unani-
mously carried that the Report of the Ci ty Treasurer be filed.
Council members had been provided with copies of monthly reports
from the various departments with.the exception , oh ,!he,.Light'and
Water Department.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that.the departmental monthly reports be filed.
It was recommended by the Departmenfblieads .drt&.^the.Personnel
Board that the following step raises be granted:
I. Hubert Horton, Lineman, to permanent status and advance-
ment to 2nd step of the pay scale, $467, effective October 10,1960.
2. Thomas Martinez, Maintenance Man 1, Water�Dgpoetmerit,
to permanent status and advancement to 2nd step of i1the pays scale,
$322, effective October 10, 1960.
3. Carl Reynolds, Senior Accountant, be advanced to Step 5,
$779, effective October I, 1960.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the recommendations of.th4Personnel.Board
be accepted.
Council was advised that the Personnel Board, at their regular meet-
ing had voted unanimously as follows:
" The Regular meeting of the Personnel Board shall
be held on the second Tuesday - of each calendar
month, for the convenience of the members, "
Councilman Paul asked whether the change in meeting;.Nlcte would
have to be effected through Ordinance. He was advised#hat it had
been by resolution.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded 6y, GrincilmanMxL'ewand*
unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a resolution changing the meeting date of the Personnel Board.
The Administrative Assistant read a letter from the Personnel Board
stating they had interviewed Mr. Albert W. Fox for the position• of
journeyman lineman and certified his name as being eligible for the
placement on Civil Service List IX, but that Mr.Fox is, not .Ftq. �r1 '
in starting at the first step. The Board advised that hey' o'yId acZGpf:
the fifth step.
Council discussed whether they should hire linemen at the fifth step.
Supt, of Light and Water, Smith, advised the the City needs linemen
very badly, but if this were done, it would be necessary to raise the
rates of the other linemen as it would be difficult to keep thetwowho
are now on the first step.
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MONTHLY REPORTS
FILED
HUBERT HORTON
LINEMAN TO STEP
2 PERM. 10/10/60
THOMAS MARTINEZ
MAINT.MAN I
WATER -DEPT. TO
STEP 2 10/10/60
CARL REYNOLDS
SR. ACCOUNTANT
TO STE0 5 10/1/60
ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE RESOL.
CHANGING MEET-
ING DATE OF THE
PERSONNEL BOARD
LINEMAN TO BE
HIRED ON 4TH STEP
ADVANCE TO 5TH
AFTER PROB. PERIOD
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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
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The Administrative Assistant recommended that linemen be hired on the
fourth step and advance to the fifth step upon the completion (of :their
sixth month probationary period. It is felt there should still be a probo-
tionary period.
Those men who are currently employed ,if they have been. here less than r
six months, would go automatically to the Fourth step, and at thecom-
pletion of six months would go to the fifth step.
If .those currently employed have been here six months and are on (any-
thing but the fifth step, would go to the fifth. step immediately.
These recommendations to be effective as of the current pay period.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Tedsley, Unanirhously
carriedthat this recommendation be accepted.
The Administrative Assistant reminded Council, of the difficulty of obt- STENO -CLERK
aining Steno -Clerk applicants able to pass the required shorthandtestof ..SHORTHAND
110 words per minute , and informed Council of the recommendations of . REQUIREMENT
the Personnel Board, as follows: LOWERED TO 75
" The class specification for Steno -Clerk be amended to
read' to take dictation at a speed of not less -than -75 _
words, or up to 110 words per minute..., as specified in
the particular job as needed."
Mayor Ortuno asked whether, in.the face of such a reduction, an emp-
loyee could be given a.test at the end of six months to determine whether
their speed met the 110 word requirements.
The Administrative Assistant explained.this could be done, but the results
would depend on whether the employee was required to use shorthand as
part of the job; if not, .their speed.would not become more proficient.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unani-
mously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board beaccepted.
Councilman Johnson stated .that if something like this is going to be done,
there should be a different classification, such as Junior,, lntennediate,or
Senior Stenographers.
The Administrative Assistant advised that the next item of business would
be where this could definitely be established.
The next item of business discussed was.the salary survey recommendation
from.the Personnel Board to accept the proposal of the Griffenhagen -
Kroeger Company to make a salary analysis study of 127 employees at a
cost of $1,570.00. Other studies and.their costs were included in.the
proposal, depending on what the Council felt was needed.
Councilman Paul felt the one thing that should be done was analysing the
several classes related to each other within departments and units and also
with, those of other segments of the city. He felt those things should be
coordinated with.private industry as well, rather than j ust within the
cities themselves.
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SALARY STUDY
TABLED FOR NEXT
MEETING
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Mayor Ortuno stated that .was one of the things the Personnel Board
wished to know, whether we wished to use just cities orpart of Ind-
ustry.
Councilman Paul stated he felt it should be cities,and industr.ies:.and
should include not only salaries, but fringe benefits. He further -stated'
that he would like more time to look at the Griffenhagen - Kroege:r
proposal and study it further.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded 'by Counc.ilman' Paui_: m&.
unanimously carried that the matter be tabled until the next regular
meeting.
The Administrative Assistant asked that Council answer the question LIBRARY PERSONNE
of the Personnel Board, "Should the Library personnel be included in NOT INCLUDED IN
this survey?. " SURVEY
Councilman Johnson replied, ..".Not.until .we:pu't them uhder.Civil
Service; that we have no jurisdiction over them as of now. "
The question then arose as to whether Council should put them under
Civil Service.
Councilman Johnson stated that the City Attorney hadgiven the opin-
ion that they should be under Civil -Setvice:.since ;they:. were. not
specifically excluded at the time of the election.
Attorney Williams stated he did not think,it.wouidmakeany.difference
as to who is the appointing power, as to who would employ and dis-
charge; that they are not under the control of the City Council, %who
does not even fix their compensation. He stated that he would:nssume.
that this survey would not include the library personnel.
The Personnel Clerk stated that the price .quoted by rGiiffenhagen:
Kroeger was for 127 employees, and did not include the Library staff
of eight full time employees and this could make some difference in the
price quoted.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un-
animously carried that the Library Personnel not be included in the
s urvey.
The Administrative Assistant again reminded Council of the difficulties
encountered in recruiting Steno -Clerks and stated that frequently the
promising applicants did not meet the City's residence requirements of
one year in the State, and the Personnel Board had asked for a decis-
ion as to whether the residence requirements could be waived on the
recruitment of Steno-- Clerks.
The Personnel Clerk advised that she has three or four well qualified
applicants who do not meet the residence requirement, and she has.
advised them their applications would be subject to Council action.
After discussion by Counci I the following action was taken: -WAIVE RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENT FOR
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley , and . STENO -CLERKS
unanimously carried that residence requirements be waived entirely
in the position of Steno -Clerk.
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The Administrative Assistant stated that he had a letter to present to
Council, as follows:
September 19, 1960
Honorable City Council
This letter is to request a leave of absence for a period of six months.
I have been ill as a result of a light stroke that occurred one month
ago. I am sorry that you have not been advised earlier about the nat-
ure of my i Ilness., The reason for that was my desire to learn first if 1
was going to be restricted at all in my capacity to do my work.lt took
a few weeks to determine that. My doctor tells me now, however,that
I can expect to resume fully my work duties after a period of convale-
scence, while that period may be less, it might be as much as six
months. For that reason, 1 respectfully request a leave of absence for
that period of time.
Very truly yours,
/s/ James Mi I ler
The Administrative Assistant! stated that he had another letter written
to the City Council of the City of Azusa, dated September 19th, 1960,
as follows:
September 19, 1960
Honorable City Council
Mr. James Miller has recently suffered a Cerebral Vascular accident
which has temporarily incapacilated him from performing his work.
It is my opinion that he should be off work for a period of six months.
When he does return to work he should be able to resume his duties as
before.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Norman J. Larus, D. 0.
Mayor Ortuno recommedned that Mr. James Miller be given a six months
leave of absence with pay.
Councilman Teasley moved that Mr. Miller be given a six months leave
with pay.
Councilman Johnson stated that Mr. Miller gets his pay as City Clerk,
and there was nothing that could be done about it, bu', she certainly
did not feel that he should get his pay as Administrative Officer.
Mayor Ortuno felt that Mr. Miller's job was being carried on as if he
were there, and he didn't feel Council had any right to deprive himof
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LETTER FROM
JAMES MILLER
REQUESTING
LEAVE
LETTER FROM
NORMAN J.
LARUS, D. 0.
MAYOR REDO. SIX,
MONTHS LEAVE
FOR MR. MILLER,
WITH PAY
DISCUSSION RE
ABOVE
t0
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the salary just because he Is ill now.
Councilman McLees stated as follows. " I do not intend to kick a . COUNCILMAN
man while he is down. I have no ill feelings towards Jim Miller , MCLEES
but if his job is being done as well when he is away as when he is
here, it would appear that he is not too necessary to the City and MAYOR ORTUNO
I don't believe this to be a fact. I think this is evidence of the fact_
that trying to hold down two jobs is too much for Jim".
Mayor Ortuno stated: " I do not believe it is trying to hold down
two jobs that has caused his illness, I believe it has beenthe frict-
ion between certain member's of the Council and 'himself."
Councilman McLees said, " I have heard in the last weekorsothat
I might be the person responsible for his collapse, and that comes-"
"As a shock", was interjected by Mayor Ortuno."fromtwo at three
sources" continued Councilman McLees. " No, I wasn't shocked,
because you can hear almost anything now -a -days. But I think
it points up a fact that the job requires a trained and educated man
and not one just experienced in politics -a person who has been
schooled in municipal business, and I think we once before discussed
a City Mana§er and we are going to discuss it again, or a City Adm-
inistiator full time."
Mayor Ortuno stated that there was a motion before the Council.
Councilman Paul asked what has been the policy, what has been
established on this type of thing with regularcity employees. COUNCILMAN
PAUL
Councilman Johnson stated,, " We had just recently , a statement
from the City Attorney that if a person could come back and put in COUNCILMAN
part time, the City could pay him beyond his sick leave, but as the JOHNSON
Administrative Officer, there is no provision for sick leave, there is
also no provision for City Clerk. However, he is elected, and so,
until his term is up, he holds the position unless he is out too long
and the people take it into their own hands, but there is no provision
for sick leave, vacation or anything else in the Administrative Officer
part of it, and I would think it would apply the same as an employee,
that if he couldn't put in at least part time and do lesser work, he
couldn't draw his pay. "
Mayor Ortuno stated that Mr. Miller's doctor reported that he might MAYOR ORTUNO
be back within thirty days, however he doesn't want to rush him. He
feels that anywhere from thirty days to six months he should be able
to continue his work in full force; that in 30 to 60 days he might come
in and oversee the work he was doing before.
Councilman McLees asked why Mr. Miller did not say he would be COUNCILMAN
ready in thirty days. MCLEES
Councilman McLees stated he was thinking of the responsibility Council
owes the people who are paying these salaries. He stated, " It isn't
just you and I and the rest of the Council who are doing this, and I
think we have already missed the boat a little bit as far as the people
are concerned in the way it has been handled up to this point. "
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Mayor Ortuno asked Attorney Harry Williams whether Council was
within their legal rights to pay Mi. Miller's salary if they felt he
was to come back to his job.
Attorney Williams advised that inasmuch as there are no specific-
ations, so far as he knew, in .Ordinances, or in the Rules and Regu-
lations relating to this position, he stated that he thought it was
entirely up to Council to make whatever determination with respect
to this matter as it considers reasonable under the circumstances.
The Attorney further stated that he thought Councilman Johnson
was probably correct in her statement as to the position of City
Clerk, although it has been customary even in this position for the
Council to grant the permission to be absent, but that he thought
the two positions should be handled separately.
Mayor Ortuno-asked Councilman Teasley whether he would word
his motion to be for the Administrative Officer. Councilman Teasley
replied, "Yes".
Councilman Paul asked whether that was for a maximum of six months
or up to six months.
The Attorney asked Councilman Teasley whether the motion should
be for the"duration of Mr, Miller's illness, not to exceed six months;'
which Counci Iman Teasley affirmed.
Councilman Paul seconded the motion,
The motion was then passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Counci Imen:
Paul, Teasley, Ortuno
McLees, Johnson
None
Councilman McLees stated that he felt " Azusa has grown beyond
the stage of a small orange growing community and is now a fairly
good sized city, and I don't think we can continue to operate, or
should plan to operate as we did in the past, when we had maybe
four or five thousand people living here, The growth to over twenty
thousand has put us in a class where we should recognize the fact,
and I think others feel the same way, that we should be considering
a full time City Administrator, or a City Manager type of Govern-
ment. Industry, regardless of which one it might be, wouldn't, 1 am
sure, think of trying to run a multi-million dollar business with un-
tried and unskilled personnel, and I don't think with the dollar and
cents business that we are doing here in Azusa, that we should expect
to do it with any less trained-o;.capable personnel,_ The -¢by to day
task of running the City of Azusa, to me, as has been proved by this
accident having happened to Jim Miller, is too much for one person,
and I think it behooves the Counci I and in order to protect the health
perhaps, and I question - in fact I say, that I do not believejfor,cne .,
mompret~that this was anything from pressure, because I don't believe
there wds any pressure applied to Jim Miller from Council table -
maybe from elsewhere, if it was, but not from here, but it would seem
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ATTORNEY
WILLIAMS
MOTION TO
GRANT LEAVE
COUNCILMAN
MCLEES
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to me that this situation proves conclusively that we need a professional
directing head and one who can devote his whole time to the admini-
stration of the City. "
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MAYOR ORTUNO
Mayor Ortuno replied that he was hoping " that you can find such an
animal that would be immune from any illness -as you say this illness
has shown we do need a City Manager, A City Manager would be
immune from illnesses such as has affected Jim Miller, according to
your statement. "
COUNCILMAN
Councilman Johnson replied, "Not his illness - no - this is the way JOHNSON
it has been handled and the way it happened here."
Mayor Ortuno asked how many times either of the Councilmen or their
friends had been in the City Clerk's office to see how the office is
being run.
Councilman McLees stated he had been in a good many times and
Councilman Johnson stated she had not received her minutes from the
last meeting.
COUNCILMAN
Councilman McLees stated he was saying what he felt was right for MCLEES
the City and that " It is just not feasible that mental or physical handi-
caps, in particular now being existant, that one man can continue to
try to do this, and I don't think it is fair that we ask him to."
Councilman Teasley asked Councilman McLees what the advantage of COUNCILMAN
a City Manager would be over the present type of operation. TEASLEY
Councilman Teasley advised that he has traveled widely over this area
and called on more cities than any of the othermembers of Council and
he has yet to meet one councilman who likes the City Manager form of
government.
Councilman McLees stated that he had not stuck for a city manager form COUNCILMAN
that "twice this evening you have heard me say, or Administrator type- MCLEES
I don't care which."
Mayor Ortunostated he had a statement which he would like to have
read:
The Administrative Assistant then read the following statement:
" As is well known, our City Clerk and Administrative Officer, Mr.
James Miller, has-.* been absent from his office for the last few weeks
because of illness. I think it most appropriate for me to make a few
comments on this situation at this time.
A story in our local newspaper a few days ago indicates that an effort
may be made to take advantage of Mr. Miller's illness and his conseq-
uent absence to effect a change in his status by abolishing his Admini-
strative position and establishing a City Manager form of government
in Azusa. I cannot say that I was surprised by this development, but I
still think it is most regrettable.
Let us consider a few facts -
STATEMENT READ
FROM MAYOR
ORTUNO
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First, much has been made of the so-called indefiniteness of Mr. Miller's
illness. The fact is that a precise diagnosis has been difficult. It isenough
for me that he has been under a doctor's care, and that a major requirement
to his recovery has been, and is, quiet and rest, and a freedom from official
worries. It is true that Mr. Miller has given his time and energy without
stint in this service of our City. I suspect, however, that even more than
from hard work and long hours, his condition has resulted from strains and
tensions to which he has been unnecessarily subjected, and I think it entirely
unforgiveable that we should continue to subject him to such strains and
tensions while he is on a sick bed.
Second, it is also a fact that Mr. Miller has occupied his; office for more
than seven years, and in all that time he has rarely taken even a brief
vacation and has had no sick leave whatever. This in itself entitles him
to a very special consideration in this respect at this time.
Third, not only would it be most indecent, in my opinion, to make any
drastic change until Mr. Miller is able to return to his place here with us,
but it is completely unnecessary. Such action might be justified if there
were an emergency, but there is no sign of on emergency. With Mr. Miller's
deputy and Administrative Assistant on the job, the entire City operation is
running smoothly. This, too, is a tribute to the efficiency of the arrangements
made, and the methods set up, by Mr. Miller himself.
Fourth, it should scarcely be necessary to remind those interested that the
City Manager proposition was suggested in Azusa ten years ago. Quite
properly, since it involved a radical change in our governmental system,
it was put on the ballot for our people to vote on, and the people voted it
down by a decisive majority. The same thing happened again four years ago.
If anyone wished to promote the City Manager proposition again this year,
it,could easily have been put on the ballot for the people to vote on; in
fact, I myself suggested the possibility.
Finally, I am sure that the great majority of our people would join'.with me
in deploring any effort to make capital of Mr. Miller's illness. Such an
effort would properly be regarded as shabby treatment of a good and faithful
servant of our City. Instead, I think we should all make it clear that Mr.
Miller retains our _full loyalty and respect, that we are anxious for his
complete recovery, and that while he is .in progress of making that recovery
we shall do nothing to impair it by taking unwarranted action affecting his
official position. "
/s/ Anthony M. Ortuno
Mayor of Azusa
Councilman Johnson asked whether it was position or positions, and was
advised that the letter read "position". She stated that Council was not
doing anything to affect the City Clerk position.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Mayor Ortuno that the City
Clerk be given a leave of absence for the extent of his i Ilness.
The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote.
Councilman Paul stated that before voting he would like to direct a question
to Attorney Williams as to whether this is a function of the Council.
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STATEMENT
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The City Attorney advised it probably is true without the Council's action,
but he thought it indicated an understanding of the situation. He advised
that Council might .wish at this time to put the six month's I imitation on this
motion also.
Councilman Paul said that was a part of the motion and voted "Aye".
Councilman McLees asked to hear the motion again.
Councilman Teasley moved the City Clerk, Mr. Miller, be excused from
his duties for the extent of his illness up to six months. MOTION TO
GRANT. LEAVE TO
The motion was then passed by the following vote of Council: CITY CLERK
AYES: Councilmen:, Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman McLees asked how Council felt relative to having some kind EMPLOYEES RESP -
of regulation. relative to a report being made in a given number of days ONSIBLE TO CITY
when a department head is ill, or away from work. COUNCIL TO GIVE
REPORT. WHEN AWAY
This matter was discussed by Council, and the following action was taken: FROM WORK OVER
ONE WEEK
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that any of the employees who are responsible to
the Council; the Administrative Officer, Department Heads, and any
others who might fall in that category, who have been away from work
one week will be required to give a report to Council the number of
days they expect to be off, and Council will approve or disapprove at
that time.
As Council has requested, Chief of Police Kendrick was present to POLICE VEHICLE
advise Council why his department needed an additional vehicle. He TO BID
explained that when the budget sessions were held, he did not know
that Unit 182 would be assigned to Officer Moseley for License Inspection
duties, and therefore had not made a request at that time.
He advised that the Department could function without a replacement
vehicle, but it would work a hardship as the men who should be out
making contacts, would not be able to do so. He did not feel their
department could function as efficiently or economically without a
replacement.
After discussion by Council the following action was taken:
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the Administrative Assistant be authorized
to put out invitations to bid on a new automobile for the Police Deport-
ment and for radio equipment.
A request was presented from the City Engineer to ask the Planning PLANNING COMM -
Commission to study a Master Plan for the streets for the area north ISSION TO MAKE
of 13th Street; East of Azusa Avenue, and south of Sierra Madre STUDY OF MASTER
Avenue. This area to include a study of the extension of Dalton Avenue PLAN FOR STREETS.
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to intersect with Sierra Madre, the future developement of Pioneer Park and
the possible developement of the area owned by Mr. Arthelle Ingram.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teaseley and unani-
mously carried that the Planning Commission be requested to make ,such a
study.
The Administrative Assistant stated that he had a resolution relative to the
first supplemental memorandum to Gas Tax Agreement,
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX
ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and
unanimously carried that further readingbe waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson that
the Resolution be adopted.
The motion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Counc i I:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilman: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4091.
A report of city street and county road deficiencies prepared by the
Department of Public Works of the State of California was presented
to Council.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the report be filed.
The City Engineer had prepared and presented to Council a report on
the ,House numbering problem.
Council was asked to determine policy regarding the present house
numbering system of the City of Azusa.
The City Engineer summarized his report by stating " The three basic
alternatives are:
I. To correct and retain the present system.
2. To go to the County systema
3. To break off City and County numbering along major streets.
He further stated that "As a result of the meeting with the department
heads of the Police Department, Fire Department and Post Office, it
was unanimously agreed that of the above three alternatives Number I
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RESOLUTION NO.
4091 GAS TAX
AGREEMENT
STREET DEFICIENC'
REPORT FROM.STAI
ORDERED FILED
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was the most desirable. "i.e. we correct and retain the present system.
Councilman Teasley advised that while he was Chairman of the East
San Gabriel Valley Planning Commission a study was made of this
system and a resolution was ;sent in to have the County wide system
established. The resolution however, was not received favorably.
Councilman Teasley therefore felt it would be wise for the City to
take the recommendation of the City Engineer,
TheCity Engineer pointed out that some houses carry both City and
County numbers resulting in confusion to the Post Office as wel I as
City Departments.
The length of time it would take to check the numbers on some five
thousand residences plus approximately a thousand places of business
was discussed in cn effort to determine the cost.
Superintendent of Light and Water Smith was asked whether this work
could be related to meter reading, but on discussion it did not seem
feasible.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to hire part
time helpitomake this survey with a maximum cost of '$:300.00, and
the money to be transferred from the Contingency Fund.
The request of the City Engineer to make a salary adjustment for Mr.
Robert Atkinson, the City Contract Inspector, was presented. The
request was for an increase from $3.00 per hour to $3.30 per hour to
offset the expense of using *his:own car.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that Mr. Atkinson be requested to put in his
mileage reports semi-monthly or monthly, and that he be reimbursed
at the same rate as everyone else receives per mile.
Council was advised of the unsightly and i insanitagy condition of the
drainage ditch on the north side of Gladstone Avenue between Pasadena
and Cerritos.
It was pointed out that while the ditch is in County territory, everyone
thinks • it is part of the City. The City Engineer requested permission of
Council to negotiate with the County for a joint project for the improve-
ment of this ditch and to submit the information obtained to the Council
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unani-
mously carried that the Administrative Assistant and the City Engineer be
authorized to secure this information.
The recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works to accept ..tbe
bid of Smith -Booth -Usher Company for a Pitman Aerial Tower, complete
with truck and equipment body and racks to be purchased at $10,990,was
presented to Council.
It was determined that this was the heavy duty demonstrator model which
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HOUSE NUMBERING
CITY ENGINEER
AUTH.TO HIRE
PART TIME HELP TO
MAKE SURVEY
ATKINSON TO
SUBMIT MILEAGE
ADMIN.ASSJST. &
CITY ENGINEER TO
SECURE INFORM-
ATION RE DRAIN
DITCH
ADMIN.ASSIST.TO
NEGOTIATE WITH
SMITH -BOOTH -
USHER CO, FOR
AERIAL LADDER
?4
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had previously been discussed, and the dealer could maintain service on
this equipment.
Councilman McLees asked the Supt. of Public Works whether he felt it
would be advahtagepusto negotiate further for the purchase of this
equipment and'perhopsobtain a five percent discount for a quick sale.
The Supt. of Public Works advised that he thought it would be advantag-
epus and he would like to see the matter handled through the City
Administrator's office.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the Administrative Assistant start negotiations
with Smith -Booth -Usher Company for the purchase of the Aerial Tower,
At 8:55 P.M. Councilman Teasley moved that Council have a short
recess.
It was so ordered.
Five Minute Recess:
The City Attorney advised the first item he had for consideration of the RESTRICTED PARK -
Council was a request for restricted parking in the center of the City ING ON STATE
on the State Highways. HIGHWAYS
He advised that this Ordinance should be introduced and then he had
a Resolution which would request approval from the State Department
of Public Works of the proposed Ordinance provisions.
He advised that this would establish one hour parking between the hours
of 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Foothill Blvd. between Angeleno Avenue
and Dalton. On Azusa between 5th and Santa Fe and on San Gabriel be-
tween 5th and Santa Fe, and it would provide for no parking at all in
those areas between 1:00 A.M. and 3:00 A.M. of any day.
The one hour parking set forth would be on all days except Sunday: the
other restriction being to permit sweeping of the area.
The Attorney was asked whether the parking restrictions included holidays.
He stated it includes holidays on the 1:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. restriction
which applies any day. The one hour parking does not apply on Sundays,
it did not mention holidays.
Mayor Ortuno asked the Supt. of Public Works whether this would allow
sufficient time to sweep the area and was advised that it would.
The City Attorney stated -he had an Ordinance.prepared regarding parking.
Councilman Paul asked the Attorney whether there was anything in the
Ordinance to cover the removal of cars, or what tdo we do about people
who have parked, as the problem seems to be one of cleaning the streets.
The Attorney advised that he did not think this belonged in this .section
he thought there was sufficient authority on this point in the Vehicle Code.
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The effect this might have on the business establishments in the area that
remains open during these hours was: discussed.
The Supt. of Public Works advised that the problem is it would be difficult
to get the :State Highway Department to agree to too many variations in
the hours of parking restrictions; and it should be standardized. He further
advised that transients do not pose a problem only cars that park all day
or all night.
The Attorney asked whether we now have signs indicating existing restrict-
ions and was advised that we do. He then stated that. "This section does
not presently say it has to have a sign posted, but the Court decisions have
indicated that unless it is sign posted, it can't be enforced. " He suggested
this section should say "When proper signs are erected".
It was the consensus of Council this should be included'and the Attorney
stated he would add: " The provisions of this section shall apily only when
proper signs are erected and in place."
The Attorney advised it would now be proper to introduce the Ordinance
if Council so wished.
Councilman McLees offered for its first reading the following Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.44 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESTRICTED PARKING ON
CERTAIN STREETS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived, and it be declared
a first reading.
Councilman Teasley offered the following resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA REQUESTING APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RESTRICTING
PARKING UPON PORTIONS OF FOOTHILL BLVD. AZUSA
AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that :the Resolution be adopted.
The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Counc i I:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
And numbered Resolution No. 4092
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IST READING
ORDINANCE
RESTRICTING
PARKING ON
CERTAIN STREETS
RESOLUTION NO.
4092 REQUESTING
APPROVAL FROM
STATE OF ORDt RE
PARKING
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The Attorney advised he had the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO RUBBISH AND/OR GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES.
He stated the effective date and rate of fee had been left blank. The Ordinance
would have the effect of imposing a single charge for making available rubbish
and/or garbage collection services.
Councilman Johnson suggested this should be lefit ifor a report of the Committee
as to whether they could negotiate for the collection of both.
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Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that this matter be tabled until the next meeting.
The City Attorney advised with respect to.the Sandoval matter the pre-trial SANDOVAL PRE -
hearing has been set for October 28th in Department 2 at 3:00 P.M. He stated TRIAL HEARING
he had talked. with Mr. Snidow and felt there was still a chance of reaching OCT. 28
a settlement.
The Attorney stated he had a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSE
SHOULD BE REVOKED AND ORDERING THE 'REVOCATION
THEREOF.
He stated that since this makes certain findings a fact, he felt it should be
read.
The :Resolution revoking the license of the "Cloister". sometimes known as
the "Jester", was read in full.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the
Resolution be offered and adopted.
The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4093
The Attorney advised that relative to the 1911 Act, he had taken all the
files containing the signatures collected thus far to Mr. Sorensen who handles
all of the Improvement Acts in their office. Mr. Sorensen had found, after
looking the files over, that most of the petitions were not sufficient as to.
form, and which, if relied upon, might effect the validity of the entire
proceedings.
The City Attorney advised that Mr. Sorensen had suggested if Council wishes
him to go into these matters a motion be adopted employing Burke,Williams
and Sorensen for the purpose of all legal proceedings necessary in connection
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RESOLUTION NO.
4093.REVOKING
BUSINESS LICENSE
OF "CLOISTER"
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with the porposed 1911 Act Improvement for sidewalks and other improvements
on Pasadena and other streets.
The Attorney stated that if Council wished to adopt this motion, Mr. Sorensen
could then salvage the signatures that are good and return the others. He said
he felt the City should have someone who would assume responsibility for
carrying the matter through.
Moved by Councilman Teasly, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously
carried that the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen be employed for the
purpose of all legal proceedings necessary in connection with the proposed
1911 Act Improvement for sidewalks and other improvements on Pasadena
and other streets.
The next item presented to Council for consideration was a form of agree-
ment which had been worked out by the City Attorney and the City Engineer
between the City of Azusa and the Lucky Lager Brewing Company.
The Attorney advised that the agreement, if approved, would provide without
payment of any consideration other than benefits which might accrue to it,
Lucky Lager will allow the Ci ty the use of the water produced or producible;
from the well located on the property of Lucky Lager Brewing Company in the
City of Azusa during the existence and continuance of an actual emergency,
as declared by the Mayor, within the City of Azusa.
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BURKE,WILLIAMS
AND SORENSEN T
HANDLE ALL LEGA
MATTERS:1911 ACT
He stated that the language in the agreement was the some as I n .the agreement
with the Azusa Rock and Sand Company and it would be in effect for a minimum
of three years, and thereafter could be terminated by either party by giving
six months prior written notice.
fAoved' by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and APPROVE AGREE -
unanimously carried that the Agreement-be'appfoved.and the Mayor MENT WITH LUCK.)
and Deputy City Clerk authorized to execute it and submit it to Lucky LAGER COMPANY
Lager for their approval. FOR USE OF WELL'
The Attorney stated that he had recently had a call from Don McKellar who
told him that OiMelveny and Myers had rendered an opinion to them in
writing and, in substance, has approved the City's ;proposed method of
making the acquisition of the water stock, contingent 'upon onne$otion .
He advised that they had changed the proposal somewhat, but he did not feel
it was particularly material; the City had suggested a written agreement be
entered into stating that the one would be accomplished after the other.
They suggested there be an escrow for the purchase of the stock which would
not close until the time to protest the annexation was past.
The City Attorney advised that he was not inclined to agree with this as he
would rather have it after the annexation was completed because it can be
protested in Court, whereas it can't before Council sometimes. The Attorney
felt however, this can probably be overcome, and basically the City has
received no legal objection to the proposal. COMMITTEE TO
REPRESENT CITY I
He suggested that it might be well in Mr. Miller's absence to authorize WORKING WITH
someone on behalf of the City to work with the Foothill Ranch people, FOOTHILL RANCh
or their attorneys in preparing the necessary documents. CASWELL TO REP-
LACE MILLER ON
Council discussed who had been representing the City in this matter and COMMITTEE
it was determined that Mr. Miller, the City Attorney, the City Engineer,
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" it was determined that Mr. Miller, the'City Attorney, the City Engineer....."
corrected to read:
" it was determined that Mr. Miller, the City Attorney,..........."
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1960
and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Ortuno suggested the same Committee represent the
City and Mr. Caswell be substituted for Mr. Miller.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unani-
mously carried that the same committee, substituting Mr. Caswell for Mr.
Miller, be authorized to work with the Foothill Ranch people, or -their
attorneys, in preparing for submission to Council the necessary documents.
The Administrative Assistant stated the next item of business was a Purchase
Order of $1590.00 for paving on Cerritos and Dalton Wash, involving work
Council had previously authorized by force account.
The Administrative Assistant explained that with the contractor already on
the job, it would be much less costly to have him go ahead and pave this
portion along with the other paving he has done, and this purchase order
is for 2,000 square feet of paling at .15p a square foot, $1,500 plus $5.00
an hour for a bulldozer.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unani-
mously carried that the purchase order be approved and the funds transferred
from the Contingency Fund.
A letter from Sr. Major Andrew Telfer was presented to Council requesting on
exempt business license be issued to the Salvation Army for the operation of
its Thrift Store located at 312 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa.
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Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that the request of the Salvation Army be granted.
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P URCHASE ORDER
APPROVED FOR
PAVING OF
CERRITOS AND
DALTON WASH
SALVATION ARMY
THRIFT STORE
EXEMPT LICENSE
APPROVED
Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA REPEALING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO.
18, AND SECTION NO. 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 19, RELATING
TO SURETY BOND FOR CITY ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously
carried that further reading be waived,
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Ordinance
be adopted. The motion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Counciltnen: None ORDINANCE NO.
644 SURETY BOND
and numbered Ordinance No. 644
An Ordinance relating to parking within twenty feet of an intersection was
presented for its second reading.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Ordinance entitled:
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CITY HALL
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,: SEPTEMBER 19, 1960
AN' ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.33 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING WITHIN TWENTY
FEET OF AN INTERSECTION OR MARKED CROSSWALK.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously
carried that further leading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously
carried that the Ordinance be adopted.
The motion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:_ Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance No. 645
The Admin.Assistantcalled.the_attent'Lon:.of Council members to the letter
received from Mr. Stanley Lesher of 846 Loren Avenue asking relief from the
dust problem created by Wynn Oil Company located at 1157 West Fifth Street,
directly across the stfeet from his property.
The Administrative Assistant advised Council that the City Engineer was
cognizant of this problem and that he had met with the Police Chief, Mr.
Dawe, Mr. Lesher and Mr. Wynn, in an effort to find a solution to the
problem.
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ORDINANCE NO.
645 RELATING TO
PARKING WITHIN
TWENTY FEET OF
INTERSECTION
The solution agreed upon was that Mr. -Wynn will barricade that portion of
his property now being traversed and import and spread gravel on a portion of DUST CONDITION
his property to enable the school buses to turn around. LOREN AVENUE
Council approval was asked for the City to furnish a grader to spread the gravel
which would take about an hour's time.
Mr. Sam Couch of 812 North Loren had requested permission to address the
Council and was now given an audience.
He asked ,.what. it would be necessary for him to do to get curbs and sidewalks
up Loren. He stated that about five or six years ago several people told him that
if industry moved into Azusa they would put.3idewalks and streets in to the
industry, but that nothing has happened. He felt that Azusa has forgotten about
Loren Avenue.
The Mayor advised that curbs, gutters or sidewalks have always been installed
at the expense of the property owner. That the City encourages property owners
to install curbs or gutters, and that the City would i. then pave to them. He
advised that the least expensive method would be f%the property owners to
have their own contractor.
A question was - asked from the audience whether there was any chance of a
stretet ever going through to 9th.
The City Engineer advised that he had never bben apprised of such a need, or
that it was wanted. He felt that the engineering problem on Loren is the
narrowness of the street which does not permit the school buses to turn around,
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and he thought the solution had been found by having Mr. Wynn block off the
two roads. This would (I ) solve the dust problem and ( 2 ) solve the problem
of children being picked up there.
The City Engineer explained that this would give the people in the area ample
time to circulate a petition and to get together and put in their own curbs and
gutters; but it would have to be done by the people themselves.
Council discussed the area with Mr. Couch and advised they would cooperate
with the residents affected if they wished to put in their own curb and gutters.
Moved by Coincilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unani-
mously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to have gravel spread
on Loren Avenue .
The Administrative Assistant stated that he had the Agreement between the
City of Azusa and the Architect for the new fire station, which the City
Attorney hqd just seen.
The City Attorney advised that he had just read it and that it is the usual
standard form of Architects's agreement as nearly as he could determine. He
advised that he felt there were a couple points which should be mentioned.
He felt that technically, at this time, one of.the statements is incorrect. The
agreement states, "Whereas the owner (City) intends to erect a headquarters
fire station for the Azusa Fire Department on City owned property at 6th and
Angeleno Streets. " The attorney pointed out that the property is not City
wholly owned at this time, which he felt was a relatively minor thing. He
stated that this however, and in the "Wheneas", is the only statement the
thing the Architect is going to design is the fire station . He felt the Agree-
ment should specify that it is going to be a fire station and whatever else is
to be designed.
The City Attorney felt that the most important thing was to require the Archi-
tect to design a building that can be built for a certain sum of money and that
it should be within certain limitations designated by the City. Secondly, the
architect should say that he will draw up plans and specifications that can be
built for a certain sum of money. If the Architect cannot do -this, he should
revise the plans and specifications at this own expense, until they qualify.
The Attorney reminded Council that they had saved some $20,000 on the
Library by including these provisions in the Agreement.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, andunartimously
carried that the City Attorney revise the Agreement and return it to Counci I
at the next regular meeting.
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CITY ENGINER
AUTHORIZED TO
HAVE GRAVEL
SPREAD ON LOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
TO REVISE ARCHI-
TECT AGREEMENT
The Administrative Assistant advised Council of the opportunity to purchase TAX DEEDED
a small parcel of tax deeded property approximately 305' long x 19' wide PROPERTY FROM
which would be an extension of a street between 2nd and 3rd, West of Vernon STATE APPROVED
where Aspen now dead ends.
He advised the property could be purchased from the State for one dollar, and
he thought this was purposefully left as Lot x for street purposes.
Correction to Minutes: Page 19 , Paragraph 10:
Add to paragraph 10 the following:
" Total $175,000, including Architect's Fees.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 PAGE 20
The Superintendent of Light and Water, Smith, advised that the property was
owned by Mr. Vosberg and was left for the City, he believed for water line -
purposes.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously...
nanimously.
carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with. the State for
this property.
The Administrative Assistant asked Council consideration on the matter of
Robert Naranjo who was injured in March of 1959 by a City sign falling on
him.
Mr. Naranjo incurred a medical bill of $47.00 for treatment of the injury and
was led to believe that it would be paid by the City. He failed, however,
to file a claim within the 90 day limit specified in the City's insurance policy.
The medical bill is still outstanding, and has been tourned over to a collection
agency by the doctor.
The Administrative Assistant advised that he had found a copy of the accident
which was incomplete, undated, and unsigned; That there was nothing to
indicate that it was filed within the ninety day period, and that although there
is correspondence back and forth with the insurance companies involved, nothing
had been dore .
The responsibility of the City in this matter was discussed by Council and the
City Attorney. Council felt that an effort should be made to get more inform-
ation before taking final action, and Councilman Paul recommended that the
Administrative Assistant be authorized to look further into this matter.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that the matter be tabled.
Council was informed • that the Dedd for the Madrigal property had been
recorded and received.
The Administrative Assistant advised that he had a Resolution accepting
the Deed of the Pettyjohn property which is the westerly 47 feet of the
easterly 85 feet of Lot 15 in Block 39 of Azusa.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously
carriedAbat fuslher r6ading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley , seconded by Councilman Paul that the
Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4094
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT TO
CHECK FURTHER
INTO NARANJO
CLAIM
MADRIGAL DEED
RECORDED
RESOLUTION NO.
4094 ACCEPTING
GRANT DEED
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Correction to Minutes: Paragraph 5, Page 20
"......of the accident which was incomplete,...."
corrected to read:
"......of the accident report which was incomplete..."
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 PAGE 21
1
The Administrative Assistant asked to know Council's wishes relative to
Ground Wire Contact Agreement between the General Telephone Company MAYOR AUTHRZD
and the Department of Light and Water, the City of Azusa, which agreement SIGN GROUND
had been approved by the City Attorney. CONTACT AGMT.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement.
The next matter for Council consideration was a Resolution pertaining to that
certain Grant of Easement executed by Ethel W. and Freeman Y. Wheeler of
the west 6.00 feet of Lot 14, Tract 13790.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously
carried that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was then passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4095
The Administrative Assistant advised that, according to Council instructions,
Public Hearings had been set for October 3, 1960, on:
"Drive -In Theatre" - amendment to zoning ordinance.
2. C-3 upon annexation No. 39, 17 acres east of City limits, North of
Foothill Blvd.
3. R -Ib to R-3 San Gabriel Avenue north of 12th Street (Sarah L.Courtney)
4. Precise Plan of Design amendment to zoning ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO.
4095 ACCEPTING
GRANT OF EASE-
MENT
ZONE CHANGE
HEARINGS
The Administrative Assistant stated that the next study session of the Commission STUDY SESSION
on General Plan is set for Wednesday, September 28, 1960. SEPT. 28, 1960
An invitation from the Board of Trustees ,of Inter -Community Hospital to
attend their dedication Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 P.M. was presented.
Mayor Ortuno asked Councilman Mctees to attend as Mayor pro tem
Councilman McLees advised that fie would go.
Californians for Proposition 5 Newsletter was presented and ordered filed.
Council was informed that the agreement between the Azusa Rock and Sand
and the City of Azusa had been executed.
MCLEES TO ATTENI
INTER-COMMUNIT
DEDICATION AS
MAYOR PRO TEM
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Council was furnished with a copy of a repor! from Mr. Nicholas F. ZICHICHI LETTER
Zichichi relative to his attendance to the Radiological Defense Officers FILED
Cou-se and returning $104.30 expense fees.
The report was ordered filed.
A letter from the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Commission announcing ESGVPC NOTICE OF
the next meeting would be held September 22, 1960, at 6:30 P.M. at MEETING FILED
O'lando's Restaurant in Pomona was presented.
The letter was ordered filed.
A communication from the Los Angeles County Heart Association was presented.
The Association asked cooperation in their drive to be held February and that
Council waive business license fees to solicit for funds.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously
carried that the business license fee be waived.
A letter from the Girl Scout Council of the East San Gabriel Valley request -
waiver of license for sale of calendars from November IB, through December
5, 1960, was presented.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously
carried that the business license fee be waived.
A letter from the League of California Cities relative to Sister City program
was presented.
The Administrative Assistant advised Council that to his knowledge Council
had never participated in this program .
Mayor Ortuno asked that Council be more fully informed of the program. The
Administrative Assistant to secure the information.
The letter was ordered filed.
The Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission, re: revised
rates from Western Union was presented and ordered filed.
BUSINESS LICENSE
WAIVED FOR HEART
ASSOCIATION
GIRL SCOUT
BUSINESS LICENSE
WAIVED
LEAGUE LETTER RE
SISTER CITY FILED
The Administrative Assistant reminded Council of the Annual Safety Meeting
September 21, 1960, at 10:30 A.M. with . luncheon at noon to be held at SAFETY MEETING
the Woman's Club House, and urged good attendance. REMINDER
Councilman Teasley stated that he felt therewas a matter that should be
acted upon by the Council in regard to the Administrative Office.
Councilman Teasley moved that George Caswell be appointed forthwith,
as Acting City Administrative Officer, in the absence of Mr. James Miller,
but to retain his present position and civil service status as Administrative
Assistant, and to be paid his present salary plus the amount of $200.00
while so acting. This action is to be effective during the absence of
the City Administrative Officer or until further order of the City Council_
Mayor Ortuno clarified that Mr. Caswe: I would not lose his status as
Assistant City Administrative Officer due to his Civil Service rating.
A report from the Chamber of Commerce was presented and ordered filed.
ACTING ADMIN—
ISTRATIVE OFFICER
GEORGE CASWELL
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
I.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1960
Councilman Johnson stated " You mean he's got two hats that he wean each day -
comes in and turns them around?" She stated that he is under Civil Service and
would have to take a leave from that job to take the other.
Attorney Williams was asked for an opinion and advised, "You could give him
a leave from that job." " The purpose of this is that I•e doesn't surrender his
Civil Service status that he presently occupies while acting as Administrative
Office. "
He further stated, " As to whether he should perform also those duties, or
no+, this would not relieve him from performing the duties of his regular
position. You could relieve him of those duties while so acting, but allow
him +o retain his Civil Service status . This would assume that he is going S
+o do it through some help, but would perform the duties of both positions."
Councilman McLees asked Mr. Caswell was he going to be able to do this,
or whether Council should be prepared to arrange for some help.
The Administrative Assistant advised that he could only comment on the help
he now has in tl;eoffice, without which he could not function. He stated
that +hrough'help, and he ,would consider the whole -hearted cooperation of
all the departments to be more help than anything on an individual basis,
there should be no problem.
Councilman Teasley advised that he felt Mr. Caswell needs the authority of
Acting City Administrator.
Councilman Johnson stated that even the Administrator doesn't have much
authority according to the Ordinance, She felt that is why we need a full
time Administrator with a new Ordinance that gives them some authority.
She stated, "AlI the Administrat ive Officet is supposed to be is a messenger
boy.
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The Administrative Assistant stated that he had always felt that authority
is something that is possibly earned rather than delegated.
Councilman Teasley motion was then seconded by Mayor Ortuno.
The motion was +hen passed by the following vote of the Councils
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen- Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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 tha+ +he mileage allowance be deleted.
Motion died for lack of a second.
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The Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Resolution No. 4096
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned until 12:15 P.M.,
Tuesday, September 20, 1960, in the Couhc i I Chambers.
Time of adjournment: 10:30 P.M.
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RESOLUTION NO.
4096 CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS
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