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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 3, 1961 - CC (2)'7 ) ( C�.k A " 7-1 )_Z_.__ __� / �7 e / 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. 377 Call to Ord. 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 Administrator Caswell, City Engineer Di Stefano, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt, of Public Works Brusnahan, Recreation Director Dangleis, Fire Chief Madison and City Clerk Miller With no corrections the minutes of the meeting of May 15th were App. of min. approved as submitted. 5/15 The following persons were certified by the Personnel Board for Elig.list placement on Eligibility List XI -Stenographer -Clerk: Steno-Clk. 1. Mrs. Dorothy Roehrich Azusa 2. Mrs. Mary McLaughlin Temple City 3. Mrs. Ruth Perea La Puente Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the list be filed. The Personnel Board certified the following persons for place- ment on Eligibility List IX -Maintenance Man (Street Dept.): 1. Leonard Harvey 2. Edward Peace 3. Leandro Moreno West Covina Baldwin Park Azusa Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the list be filed. The monthly report of the Personnel Board was submitted Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Elig. list Maint.Man P.Bd. rep. Bids were opened in the Office of the City Clerk on Friday, Bids May 26th, for the construction of a refreshment building at Glad. Pk. Gladstone Park. Present at bid opening were: Councilman refresh. McLees, City Engineer Di Stefano, Superintendent of Public bldg. Works Brusnahan, Recreation Director Dangleis, City Administrator Caswell and the City Clerk. Bids were received from the following: Clifford Fesler Emory C. Jackson Arthur E. Isensee $ 5920 6347 6890 Inasmuch as all of the bids were considerably higher than the estimate, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that all bids be refected and the bid bonds returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 378 3 7 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 2 It was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission that Proj. by all bids be rejected, that the City appropriate $2700.00 and force acct. authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to proceed with the work by force account. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Park and Recreation be accepted. The City Engineer reported that a survey by the County Road Department indicated the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of Gladstone and Lark Ellen and Vernon Avenues, of which the City's share would be $5610.00. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer to authorize the County Road Commissioner to prepare the agree- ment for the preparation of plans and specifications be approved. Prep.plans traffic signal A communicatinn was received from the City Engineer suggesting Alley ded. several alternatives for improving the alley north of Eleventh Street between Orange and Enid, with approximate cost estimates. Rev. B. J. Paroulek, Park and Recreation Commission member, appeared before Council and stated he felt that it would be a benefit to the City to have an open alley to the parking area at the park, and that the three property owners adjacent to the area in question would share the expenses if the cost was not prohibitive. Dr. J. W. Hankins, one of the property owners, appeared before Council stating he felt that this should be a dedicated alley which would allow ingress and egress. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that Council accept the dedication of a 20 foot width as an alley. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the improvement of the alley be tabled. The City Engineer recommended adoption of a Resolution submitting a project statement for the Expenditure of State Allocated Gas Tax Funds for 1961-62 (5/8¢). Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING Res. 4177 AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM re: Gas THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. Tax funds The Resolution was read in full. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. A Resolution was prepared rejecting the bids on the Gladstone Park refreshment building. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING Res. 4178 THAT A CERTAIN PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REFRESHMENT reject bide BUILDING CAN BE PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR AND THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED AT A LOWER PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET AND ORDERING THE PROJECT DONE IN THE MANNER STATED. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 380 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 3 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. 4178. A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Com- mission recommending a policy whereby, when parkway trees are removed by the City for reasons of disease or dangerous con- dition, the Public Works Department will replant a tree if the tree is purchased by the property owner, in accordance with the master tree -planting -plan. Moved by Ccu ncilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission be accepted. 381 Policy re: tree repl. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Lt. Fund unanimously carried that $2700.00 be appropriated from the appr. Light Fund to cover the expenditure of the refreshment building. Discussion was held as to the removal of the palm trees on North Palm tree Azusa Avenue, and it was stated that nothing had been done about invest. replacement of the trees. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Attorney investigate to de- termine what action the City can take for restoration of the trees. A communication was received from Public Works Superintendent Suppl. Brusnahan requesting a supplemental appropriation of $6500.00 budget for the 1960-61 budget. It was explained that the reason for appr. P.W. this request was the fact that there were several unexpected and unbudgeted items authorized by Council and completed during this year. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the allocation be authorized. Superintendent Brusnahan requested confirmation of the appoint- L.Harvey ment of Leonard Harvey, No. 1 on the eligibility list, as Maint Man Maintenance Man, Step 1, June 12, 1961. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Manuel Alva, Street Maintenance Man, requested a 4 -weeks leave M.Alva of absence without pay. Superintendent Brusnahan recommended leave of that the request be approved. absence Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Councilman McLees brought up the subject of several homes in Fwy,.- the route of the proposed freeway, which have already been home purchased by the State in hardship cases. It was reported that porch. these homes were allowed to become very rundown, and were a (cond.), detriment to the community. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be instructed to make contact with the State Division of Highways relative to the situation. 382 333 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 4 The following notices were received from the Light and Water Department: 1. Fire hydrants, water meters and 12,000 volt electric L & W line moved for the widening of Foothill Blvd. by the State. notes 2. Approximately 800 feet of 12" water line laid between #1 reservoir and Nob Hill Drive north of Sierra Madre. 3. 16" check valves and altitude valve and all appurtenances being installed at #2 reservoir. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the notices be filed. Council members were reminded of the expiration of the terms of Moran & Planning Commission members Julian Camps, and James Moran. Luevano Moved by Councilman Paul that Mr. Campa, who expressed a desire to P1. not to serve another term, be replaced by Salvador D. Luevanos. Comm. Motion seconded by Councilman Teasley and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that James Moran be reappointed to the Planning Commission. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmeni None Cczncil members were advised that the Planning Commission, by Hrg. 6/19 Resolution No. 204, had recommended an amendment to the Zoning rest homes Ordinance which would allow rest homes in the R-1 zones, subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that a hearing on this matter be held at the Council meeting of June 19th. Council members were advised that the third public hearing on Hrg. 6/21 St the General Plan will be held before the Planning Commission on Gen. Pl; June 21st, and that public hearings will be held at the Commis- 1&g-.-6/7 sion meeting of June 7th on the application of the City for a Fire Sta.. variance at the proposed fire station, and for a Conditional Var. & r — Use Permit at the Quarter Midget track. Use Permit A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for 'id — Mid. Tr.- utility purposes from William M. and Huguette N. Pickering, and Robert S. And Artemis R. Gray. 5 Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4179 Grant of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Easement ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE Gray & RECORDATION THEREOF. Pickering Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul 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: Councin: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Cc MF n: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4179. A Resolution was also prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for sewer purposes from William M. and Htg uette N. Pickering CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA and Robert S. and Artemis R. Gray. MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 5 385 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4180 Gr. of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING Esmt.- A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION Pickerirg THEREOF. & Gray 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, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Nane ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4180. Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Ord. 673 SECTION 4306 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE handbill DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS. dist. i 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 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. 673. Councilman Teasley offered for second reading the following Ordinance relative to a stop sign at Sixth and Orange: AN ORDINANCE (?THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Ord. 674 SECTION 3200.64 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STOP re: stop INTERSECTIONS. sign 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 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. 674. An amendment to the Mutual Aid Agreement for fire protection, Amend. as approved by the City Attorney, was presented to Council. Mutual Aid Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded tV Councilman Teasley and Agmt. unanimously carried that the amendment be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign. An Agreement for a recreation program between the City and the Azusa Unified School District for the 1961-62 fiscal year was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Agmt. Sch.Dist. c 386 337 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 6 A Resolution was prepared amending the Civil Service Rules and Regulations relative to earned vacation. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Res. 4181 THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. re: vac. 3914 PERTAINING TO COMPUTATION OF VACATION CREDIT. credit Moved by Councilman Paul,secondedby Councilman Teasley 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. 4181. Councilman Johnson offered for first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 663 RE- LATING TO THE OFFICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR, PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS THEREOF, AND ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SAID OFFICE. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. lat rdg Ord. re: City Adm. A communication from Fire Chief Madison to the City Administrator was presented to Council whereby the Chief requested authorization to change from the two platoon system to a three platoon system as of the new fiscal year. It was stated that this would neces- sitate the hiring of four additional men, plus one additional 3 -plat. Captain. system appvd. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and B.D. unanimously carried that the three platoon system be authorized. A communication was received from the Fire and Police Chiefs Arson requesting that two men from the Fire Department and one man School from the Police Department be authorized to attend an Arson auth. and Fire Investigation Seminar in Los Angeles June 12 -16th, at approximately $30.00 per man. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The Chief of Police requested that two officers be detailed to 2 -officers participate as supervisors in the Annual Youth Safety Run June at Safety 260 27 and 28, 1961. It was reported that the only expense to Run the City would be in man hours, Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the request be authorized. A communication was received from the City School District re- commending that Mrs. Laura Jones be reappointed to the Park and Recreation Commission for a new term commending July 1, 1961, and (•� stating that this action had been ratified by the Unified School District. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the appointment be approved. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: Page'7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONFIRMI THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. LAURA JONES TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolutionppassed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, MoLees, Jdsnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4182. 389 Res.4182 L. Jones to PK. Comm. A communication was received from the Fire Department relative Invest. to Substandard Structure Case #4, located at 909 N. Azusa Avenue,Sub.st. which is owned by Charles V. Sewall. The Fire Department re- Case #4 ported that compliance had not been made with the requirements Sewall of the Fire Department or the State Division of Housing and Health, and it was recommended that no further extension of time be granted. Also presented was a communication from Mr. Sewall, who stated that he had sold his property to a Mr. and Mrs. Nealie, who agreed to make the necessary repairs. Mr. Whisler, Building Inspector, was asked to contact the new property owners and report to Council at the next meeting. Members of Council were advised of a communication from the Co.Hlth Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors indicating that a new Bldg. County Health Department branch for the City of Azusa is to be included in the 1961-62 budget. It was requested that the Mayor sign a Proclamation urging Procl. employes to "Hire Now", that the month of June be proclaimed as Dairy Month, and that the week of June 12th be proclaimed as Flag Week. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamations. Relative to the parking problem of Mr. Peterman in the 900 block of Alameda, the Olty Administrator reported that he had contacted the owner of the adjacent apartment, who felt that this was a Police Department function. Mr. Troast, 931 N. Alameda, appeared before Council to state Mr. Troast that he also had difficulty parking in front of his home before because the residents of the apartment building did not use anal. their garages. For this reason, Dor. Troast stated, he is desirous of constructing a drive -way, but wants permission to have only an 8 foot opening rather than 12 feet as required. Moved by Councilmen Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Engineer work with Mr. Troast on this problem. .,: ,i ..ni,.s i.1 u.::•u a i%: )U: L; ..i Members of Council were furnished with a report of the Transy portation Committee of the Los Angeles County Section of the League of California Cities. As a result of a request from the City of Duarte for definite action as to their stand opposing gambling, a Resolution was prepared. 390 r - rarer 1 .r , _ 331 CITY HALL AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5., 1961 Page 8 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMEND- Res. 4183 ING THE ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE IN comm. OPPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LEGALIZED GAMBLING IN THE CITY Duarte OF DUARTE. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman MCLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman MaLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, MaLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4183. A communication was received from the League of United Latin American Citizens requesting permission to hold a festival at the City Hall Park on August 19th. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that permission be granted, and that any necessary arrangements be rade with the Police Department. A Resolution was prepared relative to the weed abatement program. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3, (SECTION 39560 to 39567 INCLUSIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA). Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul 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, MaLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4184. Members of Council were furnished with copies of a proposed Ordinance relative to coin games, which they were asked to study. LULAC Comm. Res. 4184 Weed Abate Prop.Ord. coin mash. An invitation was extended to Council to attend the dedication of the Monrovia Police Department Building on June 28th, and Invites also to participate in the Elks Flag Day Parade in Glendora on June 14th. The Library Board recommended the reappointment of Edward Snyder Snyder to their Board of Trustees. reapptd. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and Lib. Bd. unanimously carried that Mr. Snyder be reappointed to the Library Board. Communications were received from the Boundary Commission Bndry.Comm, relative to the approval of revised descriptions of proposed ltra. Annexation 41 and proposed Annexation 42 to the City of Azusa. 392 (I rj,r, , — nmti 393 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1961 Page 9 The Administrator was asked to advise Attorney Snidow of the approval of the revised description of proposed Southerly Annexation District No. 41. Communications were received from Harold Johnson, Civil Engineer, W. C. Holzhauer, and Investors Savings and Loan Association re- lative to Tracts #26013 and ,#26536. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and Harold Johnson furnish a repprt�,. A communication was received from L.A. Ferguson complaining Ferguson about the traffic situation on Gladstone Street from Azusa compl. Avenue to Irwindale Avenue, where there are no curbs and the cars pass on the right, causing numerous accidents. Inasmuch as this is county area, it was Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Administrator contact the County Road Department advising them of the situation, and that Mr. Ferguson be informed as to any progress. Members of Council were furnished with copies of the Chamber C.C. rep. of Commerce quarterly report. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution relative to Claims and Demands: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 4185 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF Bills & WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Reqs. 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: Pauli McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4185. It was agreed by members of Council that budget meetings would Budget be held the mornings of June 9th and 16th, mtgs. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and Adjourn unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to June 9th at 7:00 A.M. Time of adjournment 9:50 P.M. 394