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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 7, 1960 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 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 Councilman Warren Teasley. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Eng. Schulte, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Police Chief Kendrick, and Deputy City Clerk -Adm. Off. Caswell With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of October 17th were approved as submitted. In answer to invitation to submit informal bids for a 1961 Ford Falcon station wagon for use by the Police Department, the Administrative Officer stated that two bids had been received, and authorization was requested to purchase the vehicle from Russ Davis Ford, low bidder, at a cost of $2023.54. Authorization was also requested for the purchase of a Motorola radio to be used in the vehicle. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that before approval is granted for the purchase, the Administrative Officer also solicit in- formal bids for a 1960 Ford Falcon wagon in an effort to determine the price diffential. Authorization was also requested by the Chief of Police to advertise for bids fo'r t4e:.Vurchgse of flaeuaew police patrol units, either by formal or informal bids, as Council may see fit. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to advertise for formal bids for 5 patrol units, and that the advertisement shall give the dealer the option of bidding on new 1959, 1960 and/or 1961 models. The monthly reports of the Fire Department for the months of August and September were presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the reports be filed. The following persons were certified for employment on Eligibility List X - Lineman: 1. Harold R. Robberstad 2. Carrol B. Gentry 3: George E. Lambert t} James H. Nordberg Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the list be filed, 107 7:30 P.M. Call to c i, Order Invocation Roll Call App. of min 10/17 Bids to be invited on 460 Ford_ Falcon wgn. Formal bids on (5) new police unts F.D. mthly. rpts. Elig.list Linemen fld It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the Rules and Rea. amend. Regulations be amended to read: "An employee, temporarily to C.S. Rule disabled due to an injury sustained while performing his re: sick lv regular or assigned duties, shall not have his time off with job in, charged against his accumulated sick leave." 908 109 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Page 2 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the matter be referred back to the Personnel Board for clarification as to any time limit, etc. A letter was received from the City Employees Association Further stating that the employees had voted to change to California study of Physicians Service, as their plan seemed more suitable, and Grp. Ins. asking determination from Council as to whether they still wished to pay all of the employees' premium, which now will be $8.07 per month. The Administrator stated that the representatives of Blue Cross had been into the office late in the afternoon with a new proposal, and they had requested that further con- sideration be given to their program. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer obtain an additional 30 -day coverage from Blue Cross at the old rate, and that both Blue Cross and California Physicians Service be given an opportunity to submit further proposals in an effort to obtain the best possible service and coverage. Councilman Johnson questioned the Administrative Officer relative to a temporary Steno -Clerk in his office and other temporary help whose working time is due to expire shortly, stating she felt that an appointment for Steno -Clerk should be made from the current eligibility list. Mr. Caswell agreed to contact the persons who have been certified for appointment. The hour of 8:00 p.m. was set for public hearing on proposed Pub. hrg. Northerly Annexation District No. 36, the Larson property. No.Annex. The Deputy City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication, #36 and stated that the only written communication received re- lative to the proposed annexation was the written consent of the property owner. There were no persons in the audience wishing to oppose the proposed annexation. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Teasley offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 36, REVISED, TO THE CITY OF AZUSA Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The question was raised as to a variance that had been granted to the subdivider. Mr. "Dutch" Holzhauer, Monterey Park, appeared to speak in behalf of Mr. Lloyd Larson, the sub- divider. Mr. Holzhauer stated that the lot size was not in question, that the variance had been granted to reduce the lot widths. The hour of 8:00 p.m. was also set for public hearing on the Pub. hrg. proposed change of zone from R -lc to R-3 of the property zn. chg. to located at 133 N. Dalton, which is owned by Manuela M. R-3 @ Carrillo. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of pub- 133 N.Daltor lication, stated that the zone change had been recommended -(denied) by the Planning Commission, and that no written communications 10 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVMER 7, 1960 Page 3 had been received relative to the proposed change of zone. There were no persons in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to the matter. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be denied. The reason for denial by Council was that they did not wish to establish a precedent of zone changes to multiple dwellings in this area. Public hearing was set for the request for a change of zone Pub. hrg. from R -lc to P for Lots 85, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116, zn. chg. to Tract 10660, said application being made by the Aerojet- P (Aerojet General Corporation. The City Clerk presented the affidavit area) of publication, stated that the zone change had been recommended. by the Planning Commission, and that no written communications had been received relative to this matter in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Ortuno asked whether any persons in the audience wished to protest the change of zone. Those persons wishing to speak in protest were: Mr. Mead, 1533 Royal Oaks Drive, Bradbury; Mr. Guernsey, 1054 W. Bayless; and Mr. Bielke, 1064 W. Bayless. There being no persons in the audience to speak in favor of the proposed zone change, it was Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance approving the change of zone. Communications from the Administrative Officer and the Chamber Bus. Lie. of Commerce relative to the business license Ordinance were Ord. to be presented to Council. It was pointed out that since the City reviewed has had a license inspector enforcing the Ordinance, there have been several complaints about some of the requirements of the Ordinance, particularly that section which requires delivery trucks to be licensed, and especially vehicles owned by a chain of stores which deliver merchandise from a central warehouse only to their own store. Mr. Roy Matice, manager of the Market Basket store in this City, stated that in no other City throughout the area were they required to license their own trucks when the store was licensed. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Administrator exercise his judgment to achieve equal administration of the law until the Ordinance is amended. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer gather all the facts and report back to Council as to any inequalities, etc. in the present Ordinance. Mr. James L. Scalo, 321 K. Ashby Street, requested permission J.Scalo to address Council. Mr. Scalo requested that Sunset Avenue add. Cncl. be opened through to Sierra Madre Avenue in order that the residents of the Crystal Canyon Homes tract would have more than one means of ingress and egress. It was painted out that the entrance to the tract off of San Gabriel Canyon Road has been blocked on occasion, forcing the residents to walk to t$ 112 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 their homes from the highway, and that only one access could be dangerous in the event of fire, etc, The City Engineer reported that the area in question is not City -owned property, thus arrangements would have to be made for an easement. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to contact the Spreading Grounds Corporation in an attempt to obtain a road easement for the purpose of extending Sunset Avenue to Sierra Madre Avenue. A petition to the Public Utilities Commission was presented to Council for approval for the purpose of constructing a public road accross the Pacific Electric Railway right-of- way. The Engineer was asked to determine the total cost of the crossing, including signals, before approval of the ap- plication is given. The question was raised as to whether our License Ordinance specified a set fee for a public dump. It was determined that the matter of a fee for dumps would be discussed when the new license Ordinance is considered. In accordance with Council instructions, the City Attorney prepared an Ordinance rezoning the Evans and Titan property from R-1 to R-3. Councilman McLees offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The Resolution relative to Easterly Annexation District No 39, site of the proposed drive-in theatre adjacent to the Azusa Bowl, was presented to Council. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 39"> Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. 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 Res. No. 4105. Upon the approval of the State Director of Public Works, the Ordinance relative to restricted parking was presented for its second reading. n 3 Page 4 P.U.C. appl to be stud. Dump fee to be studied 1st rdg. Ord. rezng. Evans & Titan prop. Res. 4105 re: E. Annex. 39 114 115 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Page 5 Councilman Johnson offered the -following Ordinance entitled: Ord. 649 re: pkg. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.44 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RE- STRICTED PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried;t?Xat further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno and numbered Ord. No. 649. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- ing Ordinance relative:to the Chamblin property entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ord. No. 650. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- ing Ordinance rezoning the Courtney property: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance 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 Ord. No. 651. Councilman Paul offered for its second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13522 OF THE PENAL CODE RELATING TO TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno and numbered Ord. No. 652. Ord. 650 rezng. Chamblin prop. Ord. 651 rezng. Courtney prop. Ord. 652 re: training of Police Officers 116 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Discussion was held relative to the proposed Dance Ordinance, copies of which were given to Council members at the last meeting. The City Attorney was asked to study the Ordinance and make the recommended changes. Council members were advised that the Azusa Valley Dater Company has agreed to serve temporary water service for the new apartment development in the Rockvale Avenue area until a meeting can be arranged with Mr. Ira Calvert, who is out of the City at this time. Superintendent of Light and Slater Smith stated that a report on pump controls will be presented at the next Council meeting. The Light and Water Department reported that the Southern California Edison Company had been granted permission to serve electrical energy at 230-232-234 So. Motor Avenue. Notice was given of the completion of the Cerritos Avenue 12" line and Azusa Lane 6" line across the Dalton Wash. Council was informed that the electric lines on Industrial and Georgia Place have been reconstructed so as to be out of the way of the paving project. 917 Page 6 Further study of prop. Dance Ord. L. & W. reports Edison Co. to serve 230-34 Mtr. Line compl. Superintendent Smith requested permission to appoint the No. 1 Appt. 2 lin( and No. 2 men on the current eligibility list as Journeymen men 8 4th Linemen at Step 4 of the salary range, on a 6 months prob- step ationary basis. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that authorization be granted. Superintendent Smith further requested that the employee quota be changed from 3 Journeyman linemen, 1 apprentice and 2 working foremen to 1 working foremen and 5 journeymen linemen. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that approval be granted and the Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. The Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 163, adopted "a part of the public services and facilities element of the Master Plan entitled Storm Drain Section" and Council should now schedule a public hearing on this matter. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that hearing on the Storm Drain Section of the General Plan be scheduled for the Council meeting of December 5th. .1. The Planning Commission requested approval of their recom- mendation relative to Hillside Control. After discussion on this subject, it was felt that further study was needed. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation. Edwin Brands,Park and Recreation Commission member, appeared before Council with the plans for a proposed recreation utility building, and a combination refreshment stand - announcer's booth and restrooms building at Gladstone Park. In addition to approval of these plans, the Commission re- quested concrete walks around the area and a chain link fence around the outfield of the existing baseball diamond. Complement to be chg. Pub. hrg. 12/5 re: Storm Dr. sec. of Gen. Plan Further study re: Hillside dev. Appvl. of Plans - Gladstone Pk. bldgs. 118 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Mr. Brands pointed out that the total estimated cost of these projects amounted to less than that budgeted. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the plans be approved as amended, which changes the letters AC to PC (relative to type of concrete) on page 1. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Administrative,. -Officer be auth- orized to advertise for bids. A Resolution was presented by the League of California Cities which they urged Council to adopt and forward to the Board of Supervisors relative to the Gas Tax Distribution. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A POLICY ESTABLISHING A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution 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 Res. No. 4106. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- ing Ordinance relative to precise plans: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYM OF AZUSA AM END ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 2, (THE ZONING CHAPTER)_ OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRECISE PLANS OF DESIGN Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ord. No. 653 A communication was received from the Standard 011 Canpany of California requesting permission to conduct seismic tests within the City limits. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The Acting Administrative Officer requested clarification as to Council policy relative to excavation and clean-up when a curb is being installed. It was the feeling of Council that the City should continue to pave to the curb line if the pro- perty owner installs a curb, but that the property owner should be responsible for the excavation and clean-up of such installation. 119 Page 7 Res. 4106 re: Gas Tax Dist. Ord. 653 re: precise plans Stand. 011 to conduct seismic tests Policy re: curb instal. 120 121 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Page 8 It was recommended by the Administrative Officer that the $600 Appraisal in the Contingency Fund which was not used for micro -filming of City be used for property appraisal of the City -owned land and prop. buildings. The Administrative Officer was asked to determine the pos- sibility of an appraisal without charge by an insurance company if the property is insured at the appraisal value. A communication was received from the Division of Highways Misc. comm. relative to the City limit sign on South Azusa Avenue being located as it is due to the fact that the street was not an- nexed with the Trailer Park. No action was taken on the statement from the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities relative to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. It was requested by the Azusa Valley Savings Bank that the Auth. new Mayor be authorized to sign a deed correcting the legal de- Deeds -Morgan scription of the 12 foot strip of land recently sold to Mr. Everett Morgan. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Quit Claim Deed from Mr. Morgan be accepted and the City Clerk authorized to attach the Certificate of Acceptance and record. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a new Grant Deed to Mr. Everett Morgan. Case No. 2 relative to substandard structures located at Case #2 634-636 No. Azusa Avenue, was presented to Council. subst. str. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley hrg. 12/5 and unanimously carried that public hearing on this Case be set for the Council meeting of December 5th. Case No. 3 on substandard structures was also presented to Case #3 Council. This property is located at 153 N. Azusa Avenue. subst. str. Mr. Robert Naranjo, owner of the buildings in Case #3, ap- Naranjo peared before Council to state that contracts have already before Cncl. been signed for the demolition of these buildings and the erection of new buildings. Mr. McLees stated that he felt the property owner should be commended for attempting to correct this situation, and that this Case should be held in abeyance. A communication was received from the Division of Housing Div. of Hag. relative to numerous violations in an apartment house which comm, to is located at 909 N. Azusa Avenue. Determination was asked Bldg. Insp. as to whether this should be included in the Substandard Structure program, or if only vacant buildings should be considered first. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that this exceptional case of violation be referred to the Building Inspector. The Camp Fire Girls requested permission to conduct their Camp Fire annual peanut sale in this City in January 1961. Girls req. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be granted under the same conditions as in previous years. 12 2) 123 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 Page 9 Notices were received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage A.B.C. Control of an application for a new On -Sale Beer license at notices 622 E. Eighth Street, and an Off -Sale Beer and Wine license at filed 771 N. Vernon Avenue. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the communications be filed. A request was received from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7th Day Adv. for permission to use a loudspeaker system and solicit funds Ch. solic. for charity during the month of December. req. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Chief of Police. Copies of a letter from the Police Chief to the Rakers Car Misc. Club relative to their dance request were presented to comm. Council. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. Copies of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. McAlister, Glendora, commending the City on the Golden Days parade were submitted to Council. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. A letter of commendation on the recent Civil Defense exercise and communications from the League of California Cities re- lative to Proposition #1 and Proposition #1� were also filed. Another communication was received from the Western Missionary ` Army relative to their request to solicit in the City. Upon the advice of the City Attorney, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Western Missionary Army be advised that a bona fide religious organization needs no license if they are soliciting in good faith and the funds are to be used for religious purposes only. Due to the late date, no action was taken relative to the Resolution of the San Gabriel hater District regarding Proposition #1. A letter from the Gamma Engineering Company regarding the continuity of Government facilities in time of disaster was submitted to Council members for their study a:d consideration. A communication was received from the American Cancer Society Am. Cancer requesting permission to solicit funds in the City during the Soc. req. month of April, 1961. to solicit Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the request be granted and referred to the Police Chief under the same conditions as in previous years. No action was taken on a letter from H. C. Nice offering to Offer of sell land and water rights in the San Gabriel Canyon to the land in City until it is determined exactly where the property is Canyon located, and the price being -asked by the owner. 124 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960 125 Page 10 A request was received from the Add -a -Cabana Company, Beck,, -c,. Beckstead stead Sales, for grant of exception in Fire Zone 2 in order Sales grntd that they might use a cabana and mobile home as an office. Fire Zone It was pointed out that there were no objections from either Exception the Fire or Building Inspectors. Councilman Paul moved that the fire zone exception be granted. Motion seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOYING 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. Resolution 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 Res. No. 4107 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 10:40 p.m. _ tr: Res. 4107 Bills & Reqs 126 PATCH T 127 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 Call to Ord. to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek, First Presbyterian Invocation Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Roll Call Teasley, Ortuno Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, Fire Chief Madison, and Deputy City Clerk -Acting Administrative Officer Caswell With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of November 7th App. of min. were approved as submitted. 11/7 The Acting Administrator stated that three bids had been Pol. car received for the 5 police vehicles. Those bids received, bids to including the trade-in allowance of 4 vehicles, were as Biszantz follows: ,! Davis Ford $7,586.76 Biszantz Ford 7,714.10 Miller Ford 8,144.80 It was the opinion of Council that the difference in the number one and number 2 bids would be so slight after the return of the sales tax to the City, the business should be given to a local dealer. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the bid of Biszantz Ford for 5 police units be accepted. Councilman Paul stated that the Fire Department was interested Ply. wagon in having a vehicle to be used by the Fire Inspector, and to Fire stated that in lieu of using one of the old police sedans, Dept. possibly the use of the City -owned Plymouth station wagon could be granted to the Fire Department and the Acting City Administrator paid mileage for the use of his own vehicle. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Plymouth station wagon be given to the Fire Department for use as a fire prevention vehicle. The Administrator stated that no bids had been received for Pol. Falcon a 1960 Ford Falcon station wagon due to the fact that the bid to 1960 cars did not have an engine of the type called for in Biszantz the specifications. The 3 bids received were: / Davis Ford $1,950.00 V Biszantz Ford 1,968.88 1 Miller Ford 2,074.88 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the bid of Biszantz Ford for the 1961 Ford Falcon station wagon be accepted. 128 129 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 Page 2 A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce C.C. comm endorsing the proposals made by the Fire Station Committee. Councilman Paul, a member of the Committee, stated that they App. of Fire would like authorization to proceed on the basis of the sta. plans estimate presented, approximately $250,000.00, as presented Architect Benjamin Parker appeared.,before Council with the plans for the new fire station. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the plans be approved as pre- sented thus far, and authorization be given towards the completion of plans on the basis of the estimate received. Mention was made of the necessity of additional reservoirs and also of the replacement of the 2" and 4" water lines in the City in order to afford fuljpr protection for the residents. The following persons were recommgrAed for step raises by their Step raises Department Heads and the Personnel Board: Doris Corwin Rea. Activities Supv. to Step 3 12/1/60 Fred Sennewald Asst. Civil Eng. 3 19/22/60 Manual A1va,Jr. Maint. Man I 2 12/6/60 Louis Helzer,Jr. " " 2 12/6/60 Troy Kirkendoll " " 2 12/6/60 Richard Crosby Patrolman 2 12/16/60 Ronald Loyd " it 2 12116160 David McCullen If 12/1%60 Cornelius Flynn Police Sergeant 2 12/16/60 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted. Clarification was asked as to the policy relative to time served Policy re: on any step before a salary increase, as it was stated that step raises various departments have different policies in regard to this matter. It was determined that's full year must be served on any one step, other than Step 1, in any classification, before a salary increase is.granted. . The recommended amendment to the Civil Service Rules and Atty. to Regulations relative to time off due to injury on the job not prep.Amend. being charged against sick leave was again presented by the to Rules & Personnel Board, with the stipulation that the period of time Regs not exceed 30 working days. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the Regulations along the lines sug- gested by the Personnel Board, adding that the workman's compensation received by the employegy shall be credited ag- ainst their wages. It was recommended by the Personnel Board that Samuel Crouch, S.Crouch req, Welder's Helper, be granted a leave of absence for a recent under study injury, and his sick leave left intact. Discussion was held as to the legality of this situation, and whether it could be construed as a "gift". Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the Administrative Officer for study and recommendation. 30 13t CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 Page 3 Eligibility List XV for the position of Police Patrolman was Patrolman presented to Council. Those certified were: list filed 1. James R. Albert 2. Anthony R. Foti 3. Russell H. English Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the list be filed. The monthly report of the Personnel Board was presented to P.Bd. mthly Council. report A communication was received from the City Employees Associ- Appvl. of ation stating that further study had been made of the pro- C.P.S. Ins. posals for hospital insurance received from the Blue Cross and California Physicians Service. It was still the decision City of of the Insurance Committee that the plan offered by the contrib. California Physicians Service was the most suitable, and $7.50 per determination was asked as to whether the Council wished to emp. authorize the entire premium for the employee to be paid by the City, a sum of $8.07 per month. It was the opinion of Mr. Paul that Council should establish a set fee rather than set g precedent of paying the entire premium for the employee, a sum which could conceivably in- crease from year to year. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the City continue to pay $7.50 per employee towards the Group Insurance premium, and that the proposal of the California Physicians Service be accepted. The Treasurerts Financial Statement for the period ending Tress. Fin. October 31, 1960, was presented to Council as follows: Bank Stmt. filed Balances, exclusive of Investment Account, $535,159.63; Treasury Bills, $400,000.00; earnings on Investment Account, $55,259.25; or a total of $990,418.88. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the report be filed. In accordance with a previous inquiry from Council, the Auth. agmt. Engineer estimated that the cost to the City for the signal- for signal. ization of the railroad crossings.at Pasadena and Dalton of RR X-ing Avenues would be $19,504,00, of which 50% is refundable from the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sig► the Agreement. Upon direction from the City Council, the Engineer also reported that the total cost estimate for the grading and paving of Orange Avenue at the Pacific Electric crossing would amount to $1,025.00. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the petition to the Public Utilities Commission and the work to be done by force account. Auth. petit. to PUC re: Orange Ave. 32 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 The Master Plan of the Address Map was presented to Council for their consideration. It was pointed out that an attempt had been made to stay as closely in line as possible with the existing numbers, and that there were a total of 650 changes. The Engineer further stated that upon approval of the Master Plan, cards would be mailed to all persons affected advising them that the change of house numbers would take place on January 1, 1961. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the house numbering map be ap- proved as presented. 133 Page 4 Address Map appvd. The Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Pasadena App. Plans Avenue from the Little Dalton Wash to First Street were pre- & Specs- sented to Council and it was estimated that the cost for these Pas. Ave. improvements would be $3,387.05. impv. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Plans and Specs be approved as submitted, and the Administrative Officer authorized to proceed with the advertisement for bids, subject to approval by the State. The City Engineer presented a recommended plan for expediting Plan re: the traffic flow on Fifth Street. Basically, Fifth Street 5th St. would be striped to make it a three -lane street, with the traffic - third lane to be either east or westbound, depending upon to P.D. the time of day and the resulting traffic flow. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendation be referred to the Police Department for study and report. In accordance with a request from the Administrative Officer, the City Engineer submitted a report on the budget for Gas Tax monies. With the elimination of Fifth Street from the projects, there would be a sum of $40,000.00 available for rebudgeting. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Street Maintenance be set aside from the Gas Tax Money and the balance rebudgeted. The monthly report of the Public Works Department was submitted to Council. Gas Tax budgeting P.W. mthly report Discussion was held as to the advisability of continuing with Auth. to the project of remodeling the old library building, due to proceed some of the conditions of deterioration discovered, which with imp. could increase the cost. It was felt, however, that this of Old Lib building could still serve the City for at least 10 years. Bldg. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that authorization be given to proceed with the improvement of the library building. The Acting Administrator assured Council that they would be kept informed at all times as to the status of the building and the costs of remodeling. 134 I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 Y A report was submitted showing the average meter and service installation cost to the City and recommending an increase in charges. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendation be tabled for further reports from other cities relative to their fees. The Superintendent of Light and Water stated that the Azusa Valley Water Company had agreed to serve temporary water service to the proposed apartment development in the Rockvale area. He further stated that the Azusa Vallpy Water Company had agreed verbally to negotiate to sell the service back to the City at a later date, but declined to put this agreement in writing. Mr. Ira Calvert, Manager of Azusa Valley Water stated that their Company is serving four cities in this area and have no written agreements with any of them. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that Council enter into a verbal agreement with the Azusa Valley Water Company to serve the Rockvale area. The monthly report of the Light and Water Department was submitted to Council. A communication was received from the Planning Commission stating that they did not feel the questions of alicense fee or free city use of the dump operated by Azusa Rock and Sand Company should be conditions of the Use Permit. Councilman Johnson stated that it had been determined the fee would be considered at the same time as other license fees, and would be retroactive through the fiscal year. Mr. Harry Bender, Azusa Rock and Sand, raised the question as to making the fee retroactive, and was advised that all licenses are retroactive to the start of the fiscal year, if the organization has not had a license previously. A report was received from the Planning Commission giving additional information relative to Hillside Development. Several members of the Planning Commission appeared before Council stating that much study had been given this matter and a written report from the study committee submitted to the Planning Commission. It was felt if further study was needed, a joint meeting should be held between the Council, Planning Commission and Lyle Stewart, representative of Simon Eisner's office. It was also pointed out that only a small portion of a few lots have a 15 ft. level rear yard minimum, that most lots are 35-40 ft. minimum, but that the 15 ft. minimum does meet with the requirements of the Federal Housing Authority and the Veteran's Administration relative to financing. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that a meeting be set up between the Council, the Planning Commission and a representative from Simon Eisner's office in an attempt to clear up any mis- understanding relative to Hillside development. 135 Page 5 Rec. re: meter chg. tabled Agmt. with Az. Valley Water L & W mthly report Fee -Az. Rock Dump Jt. mtg. re: Hillside dev 36 937 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 Page 6 The monthly report of the Planning Commission was submitted P1. Comm. to Council. mthly rep. A letter was received from Manuela M. Carrillo, appealing the Carrillo denial of a zone change to R-3 for the property at 133 N. appeal den. Dalton Avenue. at this tim( Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Administrative Officer advise Mrs. Carrillo that no action will be taken on the appeal at this time, but that Council will be happy to reconsider the request upon the acceptance of the Master Plan. A communication was received from the firm of Griffenhagen- App. of 0.1, Kroeger, Inc. in response to a request from the City, sub- study of mitting a proposal "to conduct a study of the administrative Adm. imp. organization and operations of the City of Azusa." program The proposal stated that for the fee of $1,8500.00, their organization could conduct a comprehensive study and propose an administrative improvement program for the City, said re- port to be conducted after the current Classification and Salary study, and to be presented within 30 days of the com- pletion of the present study. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the firm of Griffenhagen-Kroeger be authorized to conduct a comprehensive study of an adminis- trative improvement program. A communication was received from the League of California Cities relative to the MTA proposal for new and additional legislation relative to the establishment of a mass rapid transit system in the Los Angeles area. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.41o8 re: MTA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA STATING proposals THE POSITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING MTA PROPOSALS FOR NEW AND AD- DITIONAL LEGISLATION INCIDENTAL TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution 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 Res. No. 4108. The monthly reports of the Police and Humane Departments were P.D. & presented to Council. Humane mthly reports It was requested by the Chief of Police that two officers be 2 Off. to authorized to attend the State-wide Narcotics Conference in attend Palm Springs on the 8th and 9th of December, with expenses Narco. Conf. not to exceed $50.00. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be approved. 138 139 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 Page 7 The proposed Ordinance relative to dancing was presented for 1st rdg. its first reading. Ord. re: dancing Councilman Teasley offered 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 DANCES AND PUBLIC DANCING. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that further reading be waived. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the follow- Ord. 654 ing Ordinance rezoning the Evans and Titan Company property to rezng. R-3: Evans & Titan prop. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY 5 � ' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and �� 0 unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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 Ord. 654. Resolutions were prepared relative to the new Deeds for Morgan, as approved at the last Council meeting. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4109 ace. Morgan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Quitclaim ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION Deed THEREOF f I / Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees that icy further reading be waived. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4109. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4110 Gr.Deed to A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Morgan AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED TO EVERETT F. MORGAN Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and �� 7 unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 140 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4110. The City Attorney presented an Ordinance rezoning the Aerojet property to "P" as ordered by the Council at their last meeting. Councilman Johnson offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. A Resolution was prepared denying a change of zone to R-3 for the Carrillo property at 133 N. Dalton Avenue, known as one- half of Lot 13 and Lot 14 of Mt. View Extension Tract. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4111. 141 1st. rdg. Ord. rezng. Aerojet prop. •M Res.4111 denying zn. chg. Carrillo The Ordinance approving Annexation No. 36 was presented for its Ord. 655 second reading. Annex. 36 Councilman McLees offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 36, REVISED, TO THE OITY OF AZUSA Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ord. No. 655• Council members were provided with a copy of the Resolutions Misc, comm. adopted at the annual League Conference held in Los Angeles last month. 142 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 A communication was received inviting the City of participate in Lucky Baldwin Park Days. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the letter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Notice was given of the November meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Commission to be held Wednesday, November 30th. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. A communication was received from the San Gabriel Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America requesting that Saturday, December 3rd, be proclaimed as Good Turn Day in this City. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to make such a problamation. A communication from the Gamma Engineering Company regarding the continuity of government facilities in the event of disaster was again held over for further consideration. li43 Page 9 A communication was received from the Committee of Mayors of Mayors Comm the Cities of Los Angeles County indicating that the member- dues auth. ship dues for the 1960-61 year are $30.00, based on the population of the City. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that payment of the $30.00 dues be authorized. A communication was received from the Commanding Officer of Dance req. Battery B and the Cruisers Club requesting permission to hold to Chief their annual New Year's Eve dance at the Armory on Saturday, of Pol. December 31st. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be referred to the Chief of Police with power to act. Council members were presented with copies of a picture of the old City Hall, furnished by Mr. Cornelius Smith. Council members were reminded of.the monthly meeting of the League of California Cities Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, December 1st. Pictures to Cncl. LCC Bd.mtg, Mayor Ortuno requested that Louis G. Memmesheimer, Co-chairman L.G.Memmest of the Mayor's Safety Committee, be authorized to attend a to Safety one -day Safety Conference in Sacramento on Wednesday, Nov...30th. Conf. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that Mr. Memmesheimer be authorized to attend the Safety Conference in Sacramento on November 30th with an accountable expense advance of $100.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 The monthly report of the Recreation Department was submitted to Council. 145 Page 10 Recu,pept.- mthly, rep v John Dangleis, Recreation Director, requested authorization to J.Dangleis attend the annual installation meeting of the Southern Calif- to Fed. mtg. ornia Municipal Athletic Federation in San Diego on Friday, December 9th, and requested that $25.00 in accountable expenses be authorized. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Mayor Ortuno requested permission to attend the Annual All - Western Band Review at Long Beach on Saturday, November 26th. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that permission be granted. 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 Johnson that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage allowances. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4112 Mayor to Band Review Res. 4112 Bills & Reqs. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Eng. to seek unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to Co. imp. of contact the County requesting improvement of Gladstone Street Gladstone in the Industrial area. Councilman Teasley stated that he would like the opinion of other Council members relative to the idea of having open study sessions prior to the actual Council meetings, commenc- ing after the first of January. City Attorney Williams stated that these sessions would be legal so long as the meetings were open to the public and no decisions reached at the sessions. Study seas. Bugg. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Adjourn unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 11:10 p.m. 91 146