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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 5, 1960 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 Teasley. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno Absent: Councilmen: McLees Also presentd City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Supt, of Light & Water Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, and Deputy City Clerk -Acting Administrative Officer Caswell With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of November 21st were approved as submitted. Bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk on Friday, December 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. in answer to Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic for the conk. structlon of a Recreation Building and a Refreshment Building at Gladstone Park. Present at bid opening were Councilman Johnson, City Engineer Schulte, Recreation Director Dangleis, and Deputy City Clerk Caswell. The following bids were received: Emory C. Jackson Gen. Contr. $ 23,371.50 Eastland Development Company 26,826.00 Worrell Construction Company 27,978.00 Clark Elliott General Contr. 29,566.00 R.B. Searles Construction Co. 30,274.00 Dumarc Corporation 30,324.00 Mr. Caswell advised Council that approximately one hour after bids had been opened, a telephone call was received from the office of Emory Jackson, low bidder, stating that a figure of $2,200.00 had been omitted in figuring the total price. Mr. Caswell further stated that a letter had been received in the office of the City Clerk late today (Monday) from the firm of Emory C. Jackson, requesting permission to add the $2,200.00 to his proposal of December 2nd, thus increasing the total figure to $25,571.50. The City Attorney stated that he would like time to study this matter before expressing any opinion. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled for a report from the City�Attorney. The Superintendent of Light and Water submitted a list of 19 cities in the area which had been surveyed as to their charges for Meter and Service Installation. Based upon the survey, it was felt that the charges recommended by the Light and Water Superintendent ($70.00 for 3/4" meters, and $120.00 for 1" meters) should be approved. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to meter costs. 947 7:30 P.M. Call to Ord Invocation Roll Call App. of min 1121 Bid consid. Gladstone Pk. Bldgs. ir,q3 Action tabled Increase in meter chg. auth. 148 149 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Page 2 Council members were advised that a report on replacing of the 2" water mains and the telemetering and sound pump control system would be ready for presentation at the next meeting. It was reported by the Light & Water Department that Carrol Lineman Gentry and Harold Robberstad were employed as Lineman for the appt'd. City as of November 28th. 11/28 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed. Determination was asked as to the wishes of Council relative P1.Comm. to Hillside Control. to draft Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Ord. re: unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Planning Hillside Commission with the request that they prepare an Ordinance Control outlining the recommendations of Mr. Lyle Stewart. Council members were advised that the first draft of the Gen. Plan General Plan would be presented to the Planning Commission to Plan. at the meeting of December 7th. Comm. Notice was given that a Conditional Use Permit had been Cond. Use granted for a drive-in theatre to be located on Foothill Permit Boulevard (E. Annexation #39)• (theatre) Notice was given that a public hearing would be held Tuesday, December 6th, at 9:00 a.m, relative to a petition before the Regional Planning Commission for a change of zone to C-4 for property located on the west side of the North San Gabriel Canyon Road, said location included in the planning area of the City. It was stated that the Planning Commission opposed this zone change, and that Mr. Poppelreiter, Planning Technician, and Mr. Downard, Commission member, planned to attend the hear- ing to oppose the zone change. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE BEFORE THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION The Resolution was read in full. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Res. No. 4113. A communication was received from the County Road Department stating that, due to a shortage of funds, the improvement of Gladstone Street from Pasadena to Cerritos Avenue could not be undertaken this year. They did state, however, that the project would be given consideration in the preparation of the 1961-62 budget. The City Engineer stated that a revised agreement had been drafted with the Lucky Lager Brewing Company for the use of their well by the City, with the revision stipulating that the well will be used only in the event of fire, as per the request of the Brewery. 150 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the revised Agreement with Lucky Lager Company. Notice was given by the City Engineer that the City of Covina had again requested participation by the City of Azusa relative tc the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Cerritos Avenue and Arrow Highway. The estimated cost to the City of Azusa for the installation of signals at this inter- section, three legs of which are in the City, is approximately $8,000.00, with the City of Covina contributing an equal amount. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City enter into an Agreement with the City of Covina for the installation of signals at the inter- section of Arrow Highway and Cerritos. The Superintendent of Public Works stated that if Council so desired, a "modesty front" could be installed at the Council tables and the two staff tables at a total cost of $330.00. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded. by Ccu ncilman Paul and unanimously carried that authorization be granted for the expenditure of $330.00 for a "modesty front" for the tables in the Council chambers. 151 Page 3 Agmt.auth with Covi re: Traff signals Arrow and Cerritos Modesty Front aut for Cncl. tables The hour of 8:00 p.m. was set for public hearing on the pro- Pub. hrg. posed adoption of the Storm Drain Section of the General Plan. Storm Dre The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication and Sec. -Gen. stated that no communications had been received in his office Plan (ap; relative to the proposed plan. There being no persons in the audience wishing to be heard relative to this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resolution accepting the adoption of the Storm Drain Master Plan. The hour of 8:00 p.m. was also set for public hearing on Sub- standard Structures Case No. 2, 634-636 N. Azusa Ave. The City Clerk stated that official notice had been given to Olive S. Ott, who is shown as the legal owner on the last equalized Assessment Roll. It was further stated that notYlce had also been sent to Larry D. Ott, who is the present owner of the property. Mr. Ott was in the audience, and concurred that the buildings should be demolished, but stated that he did not wish to expend any amount of money on the property, which he hoped to sell "as is". Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that a Notice of Unsafe Building be issued to the property owner. The Ordinance rezoning certain Aerojet-General property to "P" was presented for its second reading, said property described as Lots 85, 111, 1123 113, 1140 115, and 116 of Tract 10660. Pub. hrg, Case #2 Subst. S1 152 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Councilman Paul offered 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 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. Ordinance then passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: MoLees Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno and numbered Ord. No. 656 The proposed Ordinance regulating dancing was also presented for its second reading. 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 and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno and numbered Ord. No. 657 In accordance with Council request, the Attorney prepared a Resolution amending the Civil Service Rules and Regulations relative to leave when injured while on the job. This Resolution provides for full salary, not to exceed seven calendar days, following each on the job disabling injury, said time not to be charged against sick leave. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR DISABILITY SUSTAINED WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Res. No. 4114. The City Attorney reported that inasmuch as the Ordinance relative to precise plans would not become effective until December 7th, he had prepared a Resolution approving precise plans adopted prior to the Ordinance. 154 1 V 155 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Page 5 Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 411 re: prec A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING, plans ap RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING PRECISE PLANS OF DESIGN ADOPTED PRIOR before O: TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 653. adopted The Resolution was read in full. r ,6 7 Mov�:d by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul that Y the Resolution be adopted. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Res. No. 4115. Authorization was requested for the Mayor to Proclaim the week Proclama of December 9-15, 1960, as Bill of Rights Week, and a request re: Bil was received that the Mayor make a Proclamation urging support Rights W to "Keep Christmas in Your Driving". Keep Xma your dri Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamations. Council members were advised that the count of occupied dwell- Rubbish ings for payment of the Rubbish Contract should be 5725 as of 5725 app September 1, 1960, as agreed by the Contractor, the Engineer as of 9/ and the Superintendent of Public Works. Moveu by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the count be accepted and payment to the Contractor authorized on the basis of 5725 dwellings as of September 1, 1960. It was requested that the Agreement with the Architect on the new fire station be amended to an amount closer to the esti- mated cost, rather than the figure of $175,000.00, as shown on the present Agreement. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Agreement be amended whereby pay- ment will be figured on an estimated cost of $225,000.00. A supplement to the escrow instructions was received for the parking lot in the 700 block of Azusa Avenue, known as Lots 17 and 18, Block 29, Map of Azusa. Discussion was held between Council and A.J. Abdelnour, property owner, as to the section of the supplement which indicates the property must be used for parking purposes only, Mr. Abdelnour stressing that his lease with the build- ing adjacent to the parking lot guarantees the tenants park- ing for the term of their lease. Mr. Abdelnour asked that the matter be tabled for a few moments until he returned to his office to obtain a copy of the letter sent to the City some time back which sets forth the conditions under which he would sell the parking lot. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled until Mr. Abdelnour's.:return. A Resolution was prepared, in accordance with instructions from Council, amending the Light Department complement to delete one position of Working Foreman and one position of Apprentice Lineman and adding two positions of Journeyman Lineman. Amend.Ar Agmt. ap (Fire St Appvl. o escrow s tabled Abdelnou pkg. lot _O 156 � 57 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Page 6 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 411E chgn. Lt. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Dept. con SECTION NO. 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3597, DEFINING POSITIONS IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES. 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Res. No. 4116. A communication was received from the Azusa National Little Nat'l. LQ League requesting that a street light be installed at or near light re( the ball park at Fifth and Rockvale. to•be stt The Superintendent of Light and Water reported that the closest circuit was at Fifth and Cerritos, and that the poles in this area had been removed for the construction work on the Little Dalton Wash. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that investigation be made to determine the cost of reinstallation of the power poles in this area. A communication was received in the Office of the City Clerk DAV req. on Monday, December 5th, requesting permission for the Disabled flower sa American Veterans to sell "Forget-me-not" flowers in the City on the same day. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Disabled Veterans organization be notified that their requests should be submitted to the City far enough in advance to be presented to the Council before the date scheduled for the flower sale. Plans and specifications for the remodeling of the Old Library Building were presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the plans and specs be approved by Council and that they be submitted to the Building Department prior to the time any actual remodeling work is to be done. App. plani & specs Old Libr remodel. x^10 In accordance with a request from Council, the Chief of Police 5th St. I submitted a report relative to the proposed plan for handling remain "i the traffic flow on Fifth Street by making it a 3 lane street. is" The report indicated that the collission rate is lowest when the traffic flow 1s the heaviest in this area. It was further recommended that the left turn pockets be re- moved at Fifth and Sixth Streets and San Gabriel Avenue, as it is impossible for a large vehicle to make a turn without crossing the double line or colliding with a vehicle in the turn pocket. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that Fifth Street remain "as is" for the time being, and that other means be attempted to keep traffic from turning into..the_,wrpng.lame. 158 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA 15 c, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and tkg. lot unanimously carried that the matter with Mr. Abdelnour be mattir raised from the table. tabled Mr. Abdelnour appeared before Council, read the letter he had l written on July 18th, and stated that he would be willing to have the Attorney prepare some sort of an Agreement in accord- ance with the terms of the lease, so long as it gave protection of parking for the life of the lease. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled to the next meeting for study by the Attorney. The Engineer advised Council that the State had given approval St. appvl to the plans and specifications for the improvement of Pasadena plans & Avenue in the vicinity of the Little Dalton Wash, and that bids specs would be opened on Friday, December 16th. Pas. Ave. The report of the Fire Department for the month of October was Fire Dept pubmitted to Council. . mthly rep Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Substandard Structure:�Odses No. 4, 5 and 6 were presented to Hrgs. 1/3 Council. Subst. St Cases #4, Case Number 4 is an oppupied building located at 909 N. Azusa #5 and #6 Avenue, of which Charles V. Sewell is the executor. The re- commendation of the Building Inspector was to reduce to a single family dwelling, or to demolish. It was felt, however, g that the cost of remodeling would be prohibitive. f, Case Number 5 is a dwelling and garage at 915 W. Hollyvale, Swygold, Inc. listed as the owner. The Building Inspector P.�,2� indicated that the house could be brought up to code, but that the garage would have to be demolished. Case Number 6, a residence owned by Henry and Adolph Polido, located at 224 N. Azusa Avenue, was recommended for demolishment. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that hearings on Cases Number 4, 5 and 6 be set for 8:00 p.m, on Tuesday, January 3rd. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4117 Bills & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Reqs CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Res. No. 4117. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment 9:25 p.m. 960 PATCH T 161 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at Call to C the above time and place. Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Farrell, First Christian Church. Invocatic Preeent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Roll Cal] Teasley, Ortuno Also present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, Fire Chief Madison, and Deputy City Clerk - Acting Administrative Officer Caswell With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of December 5th were approved as submitted. Bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk on Friday, Bid aware December 16th, for the Grading and Paving of Pasadena Avenue, Aman Brof Project #288. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Pub- Proj.288 lication and stated that bids were opened in the presence of Councilman Paul, City Engineer Schulte and Deputy Caswell. Bids were received from the following: Aman Bros. $ 3,539.83 E. C. Construction 31697.24 American Asphalt 3,986.26 Crowell & Larson 4,026.37 Laird Paving 4,140.85 Kirkland Paving 51270.00 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the low bid of Aman Brothers be ac- cepted and the bid bonds returned to the unsuccessful bidders. With regard to the bids for the construction of Recreation and Bids rej< Refreshment Buildings at Gladstone Park, the City Attorney re- Gladston( ported that Emory Jackson, the low bidder who had made an error Pk. Bldgs in his bid, could either allow his bid to stand or request to withdraw his bid, but could not amend the bid. The Deputy Clerk reported that Mr. Jackson had submitted a communication requesting permission to withdraw his bid, due to the error. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that all bids be rejected and the bid bonds returned. A proposed Agreement between the City and the Azusa Foot -hill Cncl. to Citrus Company was presented for the consideration of Council, meet witk whereby the City would purchase 2965 shares of Azusa Agricultural Az.Ag. WF Water Company stock for the sum of $600,000.00. Co. rep. After discussion as to methods of financing the negotiation, it was Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to take the necessary steps to put this matter before the public as a revenue bond issue. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None 62 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 Mr. Don McKellar, Secretary of the Water Company, appeared before Council stating that negotiations have been made in good faith, and that if the agreement is not acceptable at this time, the matter would be subject to reconsideration by the Azusa Foot -hill Citrus Company. Moved by Councilman.Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that a meeting be held between representatives of the Water Company, Attorneys Ed Taylor and Harry Williams, and Council members to discuss various ways in which the matter may be financed. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman McLees stated he felt that enough committee meetings has been held already relative to this matter. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson that the Administrator be authorized to arrange a meeting at the earliest possible date. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees ABSENT: Councilmen: None The hour of 8:00 p.m. was set for public hearing on proposed Easterly Annexation District #39, Azusa Foot -hill Citrus Company property. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and stated that no communications had been received in his office relative to this matter. There were no persons in the audience wishing to oppose the Annexation. Moved by Cm ncilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. An Ordinance was presented approving the Annexation, with C-3 zoning. Councilman Paul offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: Page 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COMM, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITE TERRITORY DESIGNATED EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 39 %0 THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 163 Pub. hrg E. Annex #39 lat. rdg Ord. re: Annex. 3'. The monthly report of the Personnel Board was presented to Council. P.Bd.rep The following persons were recommended for step raises by their Step rai. Department heads and the Personnel Board: Arthur Wilkerson Fireman Step 3 1-31-61 James L. Clark Patrolman 3 1-3-61 Frank Shomber " " 3 1-1-61 Nartin Strelneck " " 3 1-1-61 Frances Lawson Cashier Clerk 2 2-1-61 Avis Whitlock Account Clerk 5 2-14-61 Harry Bush Liman 5 2-2-61 Marilyn Torrey Steno -Clerk 4 2-1-61 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommendations be approved. 164 CITE xv'_•L AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 A memorandum was received from the Personnel Board accepting the recommendations of Griffenhagen-Kroeger and Associates, and pre- senting them to Council for their consideration. Mo -v -d by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unentmouely carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted. It r s a.ggeated that a reduction could be made in the overtime of Ci,y Fmr loyees in an attempt to counter -act a part of the ex- pense incirred by the salary increase. Opposition was also voiced to Dersors holding two fobs in the employ of the City. 165 Page 3 Salary appvd. The Administrative Officer asked what action, if any, Council 7% incr. wished to take in the granting of a pay increase to unclassified unclass. emrloyees, i.e., the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, As- sistart City Attorney, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and the Civil Defense Director, Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un- animou?ly carried that the unclassified employees be granted a salary increase of 7%, which is the average increase to classified personnel. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and Increase unant+aou4ly carried that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a retro.-J- Resolutior effecting the pay schedule as recommended by Griffenhagen- Kroeger, Qai.d increases to be effective as of the first pay period in July Council m-m,srs pointed out that they had accepted the report as submi*•�=d, and no alterations had been made. A communication from the Acting Administrator was presented to the City Council recommending ari austerity program within the City in order to reduce expenditures to a minimum. Councilman Teasley inquired as to whether Mr. Caswell had a definite program in mind, and received an affirmative reply. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and un- Austerit; 9nimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to program inFtall the austerity program he has planned. appvd. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of November was Tress. submitted to Council as follows: Bank Balances as of October 31, 1960, $535,159.63; Bank Balances, exclusive of Investment Account, 556,802 18; earnings on Treasury Bills, $56,096.75; or a total of 1,o1-�,898.93. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un- animouely carried that the report be filed. The monthly report of the City Engineer was submitted to Council. It was reForted by the City Engineer that a commitment had been recaived go that when the City desired to proceed with the ex- tension of Sierra Madre Avenue west of San Gabriel Avenue, the nece6�-ary right-of-way will be donated to the City. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that authorization be granted for this ex- tensinn, Said work to be done by force account. Eng. rep Ext. Sie: Madre au' The Cl*y Fngineer reported that there was difficulty obtaining Feb. 1 f, the recea-ary signatures for the proposed assessment district, Asamt, d: and "ucR-:*ed that a deadline be establishment for the completion petition. and -cner':�nce of the petitions. 166 CORRECTION TO MINUTES: Paragraph 5 Page No. 3 - should read: 'Administrative Officer, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Fire Chief. Assistant Fire Chief and the Civil Defense Director be granted a salary increase of 7% CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that February 1, 1961, be set as the deadline for completion of petitions for the assessment district. A communication was received from the City Engineer asking de- termination as to whether it was the intent of Council to include signs in the program of Precise Plans. It was determined that signs are not intended to require a precise plan. 167 Page 4 C' 1 Signb'not precise p It was recommended by the City Engineer that increases in wages Wage incr be given to the part-time, unclassified employees working in the req. - En Engineering Department. Council indicated that an evaluation was part-time needed and figures given in dollars and cents before any action empl. could be taken. The monthly report of the Public Works Department was presented. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un- animou4ly carried that the report be filed. The monthly report of the Light and Water Department was presented to Council, Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un- animously carried that the report be filed. P.W. rep. L & W rep In response to a request from the National Little League for the Light ins instalJattnn of a street light near their park at 5th and Rock- ball pk. vale, Supt. of Light and Water Smith reported that the cost of (Nat'l. 1 such an installation would be approximately $135.00. Moved ')y Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that authorization be given for the light installation. Superintendent of Light and Water reported that the meeting had not as yet been held with Mr. Schulte, Engineer, and Mr. Colton of the Los Angeles Fire Rating Bureau. The Superintendent of Light and Water asked authorization for the Mayor to Mayor to sign a letter to the Southern California Edison Company sign ltr. requesting an evaluation of their facilities within the City Edison Cc limits east of Citrus Avenue, with the thought in mind of pur- chasing these facilities. Councilman McLees indicated that this was not in line with the austerity program recently approved. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: McLees ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was given that the street lighting system in Tract #22538 had been completed, that light and power lines and water lines had been installed in Tract #24401. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and un- animously carried that the memos be filed. The monthly report of the Planning Commission was presented. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Memos re: util. ins P1.Comm.x ]68 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 Council members were advised that discussion relative to the General Plan is scheduled for the Commission meeting of January 18, 1961. Notice was given that their will be no Planning Commission on December 21, 1960. A Resolution was prepared relative to the Master Plan of Storm Drains. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A MASTER PLAN OF STORM DRAINS Moved by Councilman Teasley, 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 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. 4118. The matter of the parking lot purchase was again presented for the consideration of Council. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Ortuno that Council proceed with the parking lot purchase. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the matter be held in abeyance for six months. The Administrative Officer was instructed to check with the Bank and stop the escrow proceedings on the purchase of the adjacent lots if the escrow has not already closed. A Resolution was prepared relative to Substandard Structure Case No. 2. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETER MINI AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN BUILDING OR STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A(PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME BE ABATED BY DEMOLISHMENT Moved by Councilman Teasley, 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 passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote of Council; 0 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4119. The Ordinance relative to meter costa was held over in order to obtain the cost on a 3/4" meter. Page 5 -470 1719 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 Page 6 A letter was received from the City Engineer submitting his City Eng resignation as of January 16, 1961. resig. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the resignation be held in abeyance and that Council meet with Mr. Schulte in a private personnel session to discuss the matter. The monthly reports of the Police, Fire and Recreation Depart- Mthly. r ment+ were presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the reports be filed. A Resolution was presented relative to the Sandoval property. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING Res. 412 A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF ace. Gr. Deed Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and (Sandova unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, 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. 4120. A Resolution was prepared relative to the transfer of funds. Res. 412 re: fund Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: transfer A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN FUND TRANSFERS This Resolution was read in full. Moved by Councilman Paul, 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. 4121. A communication from the Acting Administrator was addressed to Council whereby authorization was requested to hold his vacation period over to the next year in view of the additional work load. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The City Engineer also requested permission to carry his vacation over to the next year. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Clarification as to vacation time was requested from the Personnel Board. A, 0. & Eng. to hold ova vaoatioi A letter was received from the Girl Scout Council of East San Girl So Gabriel Valley requesting permission to hold their annual cookie cookie sale in this City from February 10-27, 1961. sale re4 172 173 CITY KALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960 Page 7 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. A Re -e ,AtIor was presented urging Congress to take action to orr,--� the enactment of legislation which would jeopardize the hiFh,gjV program by the reduction of Federal Funds. Counci mar Faul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 412 re: Fed. A Rf51 ]^t^'u OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING funds fo: THE FNr ''y1F•fT- OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE EXISTING Hwys. FEDERAI I1%I'FRSTATE AND DEFENSE HIGHWAY PROGRAM BY REDUCING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unaolmnuell carried that further reading be waived. Mioied ny nO..ncilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the FeQolution be adoated. Resolution passed and adopted by the following dO*e of Council: AYES :ourcilmen• Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOF -i None ABSE^(,T' ,c1..ncilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4122. A cr)",rlca*ion was received from Eimett A. Tompkins, Attorney, M.W.D. enrlo�ina a ropy of the contract be*ween the Metropolitan Water contract Dia*,• anal the State DepartnmPnt of Water Resources. ?an,+ed nurcilman Johnson. seconded by Councilman Teasley and urzr'm- v c�"ied that authorization be given to attach the cnn. =r• o the Agreemert between the District arid the four cit Les, The report d' the County Engineer for the month of October, Co. Eng. 1960, was submitted. report Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the report be filed. A letter was received from the residents of the Sylvan Villa Beautifi Trailer Park, 830 S. Azusa Avenue, requesting the beautification req. to and landscaping of the dividing strip between Azusa Avenue and Pk & Rec the service road in front of the mobile home park. The residents Comm. further stated that they would be responsible for the care of the strip once it is planted. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for consideration in their beautification program. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution.entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 412, CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH Bills & THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID Reqs Moved by Councilman Johnson that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage claims. 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 follow- ing ,pct^ of Council: AYES Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4123. Moved by Councilmen Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and un- anlmn„�-v :,.iAd that the meeting adjourn. Time - 9:27 p.m. _��r 4. iii / �eputy Qty Clerk Adjourn 74