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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1961 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Ord
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Gerald Myers, Evangelical Invocation
Methodist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Roll Call
Teasley, Ortuno
Also present: City Attorney Williams, Supt. of
Light & Water Smith, and Deputy
City Clerk -Acting Administrative
Officer Caswell
With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of December App. of min
29th were approved as submitted. 12/29
Mayor Ortuno asked whether there were any corrections to the 1/3
minutes of the January 3rd meeting.
Councilman Johnson stated that on page 7, the 3rd paragraph
from the bottom, the word appreciated should be changed to
appreciation.
With no other corrections, the minutes were approved as
corrected.
The Treasurer's report, having just been presented to the
members of Council, was held to later in the meeting for
consideration.
The following persons were recommended for step raises by
Step raises
their Department Head and the Personnel Board:
Arthur Lucero Gardener-Leadman to Step 4 1-24-61
$426
Raymond Knoll Fireman 5 3-16-61
543
Clarence Schad Fire Engineer 5 3-1-61
598
Thomas Herp Police Officer 2 2-16-61
469
John Broadstock Police Officer 2 2-16-61
469
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted.
The Personnel Board studied problem areas of the recent salary App. of.
survey, as referred to them by the City Council, and sub-
P.Bd. rec.
mitted a list of recommendations in numerous individual cases. re: survey
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted.
The monthly report of the Light and Water Department was
L & W rep.
submitted to Council.
The Light and Water Superintendent advised Council that he Eng. Dept. t
had received a communication from Mr. Colton of the Pacific re -do water
Fire Rating Bureau requesting that the coding on the water maps
maps be redone.
loved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
urartmously carried that the Engineering Department be in-
struci^d to re -do the water maps in conformance with coding
accep+able to the American Waterworks Association and the
Fire Underwriters.
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Due to the increased water demands in the northern section Purch, of
of town, the Superintendent of Light and Water requested pump auth.
authorization to purchase a new 40 horsepower booster pump (Peerless)
at approximately $2,200.00, and requested determination as
to whether this should be done by formal bid or on the open
market.
Superintendent Smith stated that he had received two informal
uotes:Pump Sales and Service, Inc. quoted the price of
3,342.60 and $1,860.00 from the Peerless Pump Co.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that a finding be made that it would
be to the best interest of the City not to go to formal bid
on the water pump purchase.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that Mr. Smith's request to purchase the
pump be granted.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the purchase be awarded to Peerless
Pump, who gave the low quote.
The resignation of Russell F. Benshoof, Warehouseman, was Resignation
submitted, effective January 13, 1961. R. Benshoof
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted.
The monthly report of the Engineering Department was sub- Eng, rep.
mitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
A communication was received from Ralph L. Fitzsimmons, Military lv.
Senior Engineering Aide, requesting a 4 -months military R.Fitzsimmone
leave commencing sometime between the middle of February
and the first of March.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the request be granted. //
The Acting Administrative Officer stated that he had been II dergrnd.
contacted by the Planning Technician and the Engineering util. in
Department relative to the possibility of including under- Hillside ar.
ground utilities in the requirements for hillside develop-
ment.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Attorney prepare an amend-
ment to the Subdivision section of the Code requiring under-
ground utilities in those areas deemed to be hillside.
It was felt that these would be the area north of Sierra
Madre, east of San Gabriel Avenue and any other areas re-
quired by the City Engineer, unless excused by Council.
A communication was received from Harold L. Johnson, C.E., H.Johnson
submitting a proposal to work as a Consulting Engineer for Cons. Eng.
the City until a City Engineer is retained. Mr. Johnson's
propoaa"tias a fee of $8.00 per hour on a "call" basis.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that Mr. Johnson be retained on the basis
outlined above.
Me
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The Public Works Department monthly report, and their report P.W. repts.
for the period from July 1 -December 311 1960, were presented
to Council.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of Refunds autt
Public Works requesting authorization to refund the follow- weed abate.
ing amounts which were charged in error for weed abatement: chgs.(errori
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomma $16.00
1026 E. Meda, Glendora 16.00
Mrs. Ella M. Orndoff 8.00
'
1209 E. Dalton, Glendora
Miss Dorothy Sproul 8.00
405 E. Tenth St., Azusa
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the refunds be authorized.
The monthly reports of the Police and Humane Departments
P.D. &
were submitted.
Humane repte
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
The Chief of Police requested confirmation of the appoint-
J.Albert
ment of James R. Albert, #1 man on the current eligibility
Pol. Off.
list, as Probationary Police Officer ® Step, effective 1/16.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed.
The Police Chief further asked confirmation of the appoint-
Resv.Off.
ments of Anthony R. Foti, David M. Hardwick and Alvin 0.
Foti
Wilson as Police Reserve Officers effective 1/16. These
Hardwick
men are the top three on the eligibility list for regular
Wilson
Police Officer after the appointment of Mr. Albert.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the appointment of the reserve
officers be approved.
In response to a letter from business houses open until
No Pkg.
2:00 A.K. or later, who protested the Ordinance prohibiting
2-3 a.m.
parking from 1:00 - 3:00 A.M., it was stated by the Chief
of Police that he and the Superintendent of Public Works
had agreed the signs could be changed to limit no parking
from 2:00 to 3:00 A.M., which would still allow ample time
to clean the streets.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the signs be changed to prohibit
parking from 2:00 - 3:00 A.M.
The monthly report of the Fire Department was submitted.
F.D. rept.
I -loved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
aril unanimously carried that the report be filed.
A communication was received from the Fire Chief recommend- Fire det.
ing the installation of fire detectors in all of the City to budget
Hall Buildings. Mr. Clyde Blanchard, insurance agent, study
concurred that this would result in a considerable savings
to the City on insurance premiums.
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It was determined that fire detectors have already been
allowed for, and will be installed in the remodeling of the
old library building, where most important records will be
kept.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the matter of fire detectors for the
other civic center buildings be held in abeyance until the
next budget session.
The monthly report of the Planning Commission was presented P1.Comm. rej
to Council.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the report be filed. /
Council members were informed that the General Plan and Comm. to
the amendment to the Precise Plan would be considered at study Gen.
the Commission meeting of January 18, 1961. Plan & amen(
Precise P1.
The monthly report of the Recreation Department was
presented to Council. Rec. rept.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
The Park and Recreation Commission requested authorization Auth.to att.
for all Commission members, Superintendent of Public Works Rec.Conf.
Brusnahan, Recreation Director Dangleis, and Recreation Act.
Director Corwin to attend the Pacific Southwest Recreation
Conference in Los Angeles from February 26 -March 1st, with
expenses not to exceed the amount already budgeted.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The Ordinance relative to water meter charges was presented
for its second reading.
Councilman Paul offered the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 659 re:
AMENDING SECTION 7410.13 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- meter chgs.
LATING TO WATER SERVICE FEES
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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. 659.
A Resolution was presented authorizing the City Treasurer to
convert all 91 -day Treasury Bills now on hand and to dis-
continue the purchase of further Treasury Bills until given
further notice.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 4134 re
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3572. Treas.Bills
This Resolution was read in full.
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Nov=d rY Councilman Jo?inscn., seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution_ be adopted. Resolution passed and
,,1%,p*,e3 by the following vote of Council:
A"F:S% Colincit^ier: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
PTOFS. C^ancilmen: None
AB3F•11• GounciLmz-: Nome and numbered Res. No, 4134.
Res„tatln-,e were prepared relative to the house and garage
a` 911 1.1. Wollyvale, This is 4ubetandard Structure Case No.
5, it .,h.ich the houAe was ordered repaired and the garage
demolished.
Cosrci_lman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:
A FL50.,,jTIO.� OF THE CITY C01PNd'11. OF :TITHE CITY OF AZUSA DE-
T?.h,-fi T d XPM DFGL•ARING THA". A k F: 7 -AIN STRU07JRE OR BUILDING
TS ;'. ,c, F'E BUTLDIMC AMD A NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME
BF - t A7r_., i BY REPAIR
aqn%�d !,v Gouncilma.^ Johr4on, r-econded by Councilman Teasley
wn.-'rously carried that further reading be waived.
No,iad tq Gcanoilman Johnson, caconded by Councilman Teasley
th•t tr•a Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adoctea t,, the following vote ^f Council:
ACES. Ooarcilmen: Paul, IdcTPes, ;,oh_nson, Teasley, Ortuno
N OFS: Uoancilmen: None
AP ;E i Co-a_nci)men: "lone 9 -rd nimtered Res. mo, 4135,
-lmnsilma.'1 Jot nsorn offered the following Resolution relative
to the garage:
A RESOLU�L'ION OF THE CITY CONGIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DE'7'EIIN12MG AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE OR
BuILDI*iG IS AN UNSAFE Bi;ILDINj AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
THAI ISE SAME BE ABATLO BY DrIOLITION
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. 4136,
The Ordinance regulating handbill distribution was pre-
sented for its first reading,
Gcurcil.mar McLees offered the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORD!'N'A_RCE OF THE CITY CO'JY(,XL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AmE7o7T`,.rt CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RFI.. To THE DISTRIB T110.7 OF FTANDBILLS
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and ura.r.imously carried that further reading be waived.
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Res. 4135 r
Subst. hs.
915 W. Hlyv
Res. 4136 n
Sub st . gar,.,
915 W. Hlyv.
1st. rdg.
Ord, re:
handbills
'T•',- C ~•ti attorney stated tha'. he had received a communi-
_-)^ • - r T Mr, Edward Taylor Trl�!.ch indicated that the water
Hul.`, had row reached the point where a Consulting Engineer
va= --s ed to help in the prapa_e.tion of a defense. Mr.
c* recemnmended the firm of Leeds, Hill and Jewett, and
°per•f--rplly recommended the retention of Mr. Harvey 0, Banks,
re-er`7, retired as Director of the State Dept.of Water Resources.
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Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that Mr. Taylor be authorized to
employ the firm of Leeds, Hill and Jewett to represent the
three cities in connection with litigation on the pending
suit, subject to the condition that the cities of Monterey
Park and Alhambra concur and that the costs be divided
between the three cities.
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Water Eng.
to be retAd,
for suit
The City Attorney stated that the only other item he had Consider. of
for consideration was the Ordinance relative to the City City Adm.
Administrator, which had just been presented to him. He
stated that this proposed Ordinance would need some changes
to work in with the existing Civil Service Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Johnson
that, in accordance with Section 2404 of the Municipal Code,
Mr. James Miller be terminated as Administrative Officer
immediately, that he be paid his salary through his six
months leave, and that Mr. George Caswell, Acting Adminis-
trative Officer, be appointed as City Administrator at $1050.
per month. Motion failed to carry by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
All of those voting"No" indicated they felt that Mr. Miller
should be given an opportunity to express his plans on this
matter.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and Req.Miller
unanimously carried that Mr. Caswell arrange a private meet- adv. Cnel.
ing, or request a communication from Mr. Miller stating his of plans
intentions, prior to the adjourned meeting of January 30th.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and Adm.Ord.
unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the City to be prep.
Administrator Ordinance for presentation at the next meeting.
A recommended Ordinance was also presented relative to the
Finance Department and establishing a Director of Finance
position.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to
establishing a Director of Finance.
A communication was received from Clyde Blanchard, Secretary-
TrPasurer of the Azusa -Glendora Insurance Agents Association,
quoting Fire Insurance on all buildings, and recommending
coverage on the Replacement Cost basis, with a 3 -year prepaid
premium. This would necessitate approximately 120 inspections
per year by the City Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the finance
committee for study.
A communication was received from the Standard 011 Company
requesting permission to do geophysical survey work on
City -property at Fifth and Virginia for a period from Jan.
L6, 1961 -Feb. 16, 1961. Council members agreed that this
req,.q-t would be granted subject to the same conditions as
the other drilling being done throughout the City by Standard
011 Company.
Dir.of Fin.
Ord. to be
prep.
Consider.of
ins, to be
studied
1
Stand.Oil to
drill on Cit,
prop.
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Council members were advised that the Sandoval escrow has now Sandoval
closed, and that former owners of the proposed fire station escrow
site had been given notice to vacate. closed;
A request was received for permission to hold a Closing -Out Closing -Out
Sale at Ballen's Hardware, 713 Azusa Avenue, subject to the Sale
conditions of our Code regulating such sales. Ballen's
Hdwe.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that permission be granted.
A communication was received from the Los Angeles County Ortuno to
stating that the terms of office for their Commission mem- watershed
bers have expired and asking Council to designate a member comm.
for the coming two-year term.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
that Mayor Ortuno be reappointed to the Watershed Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
Notice was given by the County Boundary Commission of a Bndry.Comm.
proposed annexation to the City of Covina. This is for in- notice
formation only, as it is outside our sphere of influence.
Permission was requested to advertise for gasoline bids for Gas bids tc
the year commencing March 1, 1961. be adv.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unan:Lmously carried that the Deputy City Clerk be authorized
for gasoline bids, to be opened February 3rd.
The Disabled American Veterans, Foothill Chapter, requested D.A.V.solic
an exempt business license for soliciting the collection of request
salvage in this City.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The report of the Visiting Nurse Association for the quarter V.N.A. repo
ending December 31, 1960, was submitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
A communication was received from the Azusa Herald endorsing Az.Herald
the proposed Ordinance which would regulate more stringently ltr.
the distribution of handbills.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the letter be filed.
The Acting Administrative Officer requested that, in the in- Sp.Dep.
terest of good accounting principles, a separate bank account acct.
be established for special deposit funds.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the account be set up as recommended.
A petition was received from the residents of the Highland
Village area (Haltern, Hollyvale, Mauna Loa) protesting the
increase in the cost of trash pick-up, stating that they all
h�tVo garbage disposals and do not gain the benefit of two
pick-up days.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the City Administrator send a letter
to the Detitioners stating that the charge is for rubbish only,
and that garbage pick-up has always been a free service.
Petition
re: rubbish
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A petition was also received from the residents of Jubuedly Petition re
Drive, requesting that a sewer line be installed on their sewers
street and stating that they would grant the necessary
easements, as this is a private road.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that the request be referred to
the Public Works committee for study and report.
Relative to the paving of the alley between Irwindale and Alley pavan,
Motor, and running from Paramount to Roosevelt Street, which
was to be done with the property owners paying the material
cost, the Superintendent of Public Works reported that he
had received checks from approximately one-half of the owners,
but that the others had apparently lost interest in partici-
pating.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the Public Works Department return
the checks they are now holding, but that they send a letter
to each property owner indicating their willingness to con-
tinue the project if they receive 100% participation by the
property owners.
Notice was given of a Bill Kilmer Day dinner to be held on B.Kilmer
Wednesday, January 18th, at $3.50 per person, to which Day
Council members were invited.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that payment be authorized on an expense
account for those Council members desiring to attend the
dinner.
A letter was received from the Quarter -Midget Association Qtr.Mid.
requesting renewal of their Agreement with the City for the req, to
operation of the racing track at First and Virginia. The Comm.
Association also requested the Agreement be changed to read �!
that races could be held any two days of one month. It was /f
stated that the purpose of this request was for their Special
two-day meets, which are usually held semi-annually.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Crouncilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the exist-
ing Quarter -Midget committee for study.
Mrs. Johnson reminded Council that the hearing on Substandard Case #6
Structure Case #6 had been continued to this date. 1irg.contd.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to January
30th and that the new property owner be contacted and re-
quested to remove the debris.
The Treasurer's report for the month of December was submitted
as follows: Bank Balances as of Nov. 31, $556,802.18; Bank
Balances, exclusive of Investment Account, as of Dec. 31,
$634,495.27; earnings on Treasury Bills, $56,639.75; or a total
of $1,091,135.02•
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the report be filed.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
Tres.rept.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 4137
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF Bills &
WHICF THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Reqs.
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Moved by Councilman Johnson that the Resolution be amended
to delete the mnbthly 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 following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4137.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to
January 30th at 7:30 P.M.
Time of adjournment - 10:05 P.M.
City Clerk
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Adijourn
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