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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 19, 1961 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 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 entered at 7:45 P.M., 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: Acting City Attorney Flandrick, City Engineer Di Stefano, Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, City Adminis- trator Caswell and City Clerk Miller 40u Call to Orc Invocatioi Roll Call The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for public hearing in regard to Pub. hrg. the Weed Abatement Program. There being no publication needed, Weed at was reported that all lots had been posted. With no written Abatement communications, and no one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter, it was 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 lots be ordered cleared and notices given to the property owners. A communication was received from the Personnel Board request- Clarif.re: ing clarification as to the time to be spent on any one step Step raise+ after promotion before eligibility for a step raise. After discussion on the subject, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that, upon promotion, an employee shall remain on a given range of his new position for one year before eligibility for a promotional raise, but that he shall serve a probationary period of six months. Another communication from the Personnel Board requested clari- Consid. of fication as to the time sequence with regard to physical, Exam. time psychological and oral examinations for safety members. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled to the next regular meeting for further consideration. It was recommended by the Department heads and the Personnel Board that the following persons be granted step increases: James R. Albert Police Officer to Step 2 7/16/61 Robert McEachern Fireman 4 7/1661 James Stewart Fireman 4 7/1/61 Jose Estrada Equipment Opr. 3 7/5/61 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendations for step raises be accepted. The following persons were certified for placement on Eligi- bility List II - Administrative Assistant: Murray D. Snyder Palos Verdes Sheridan Crothers Altadena Nicholas Poppelreiter Azusa Step raises Elig.List II - Admin. Asst. 402 403 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1961 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the list be filed. The City Administrator requested that members of the Councils Personnel meet with him in an executive personnel session after the meeting Session to study the backgrounds of the candidates. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on the proposed Re: Pub. amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would allow rest homes in hg. rest an R-1 zone, with a Conditional Use permit. homes (Contd) Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to the meeting of July 5th at 8:00 P.M., for further information from the Plan- ning Commission as to the reasons for the proposed amendment. A Resolution was ment between the service. presented authorizing an up and down Light Agree- Res.4186 City and J. A. Thompson & Son for electrical Light Agmt. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BE- TWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND J. A. THOMPSON & SON, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul and 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: CounallZaq:C^None,4-, ; . ,'; JnF ly, ;yb� ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4186 A communication was received from Virgil D. Smith, Superintendent of Light & Water, explaining the installation.of,valves andd appurtenances, which have improved the water system, and also the addition of a booster pump. 2ersonnel no Sessic,r_ Ltr. re: Water System Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley ands unanimously carried -that the.report be -filed. The monthly report of the Light & Water Department was submitted Rb:&PWb to Council. c.i s in hgepoat`. homes Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and (Conte:) unanimously carried that the report be filed. , d 11 The Treasurer's Financial Statement presented to Council, showing total 1961 -- $683,515.12. for the month of May was_ .- Treas. Bank.Bplapces.aa.of May.31, Stmt. N Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. A communication was received from Police Chief Kendrick, re- T.Herp questing a two weeks military leave of absence for Police lv.of ab. Officer Thomas Herp, in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. (Military) Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that Officer Herp be granted a two weeks leave of absence. 407 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1961 Page 3 The monthly report of the Police Department and the Department of P.D. Animal Regulation was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Council members were reminded that a third public hearing on the Pub.hrg. General Plan will be held before the Planning Commission at their Gen.Plan regular meeting on June 21st. The monthly report of the Planning Commission was presented to Pl.CnmReportm. Council. Moved by Councilman Paul and seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the report be filed. A communication was received from the City Engineer and Harold Ltr.re: Johnson, Consulting Engineer, relative to the letter from Tr.26013 Investors Savings and Loan Association about Tract 26013. It was recommended by the Engineers that the City establish a fund of $1200 for street improvements and $11,000 for sewer extension to pay for its share of the improvements required by Tract 26013. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted and authorization given for the preparation of plans and specs. A Resolution was prepared approving the expenditure of Gas Tax Aopt Rdeess.41Gn8 Funds. Tax Budgt. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul and 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 Resolution No.4187. The new proposal from James M. Montgomery Go. was presented for Montgomery the consideration of Council. approved Moved by Councilman MoLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that approval of the Agreement be authorized. A Resolution was presented accepting Tract No. 26013. Res.4188 Accepting Aouncilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitl.eds' Tr126013 TA42NEISUBBIvIgOAIMAPC8F TRACTFNF260T�,OACCEPTIN(} PR,QVIN1 DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 1 N' 407 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1961 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Teasley and 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 Resolution No. 4188. The City Engineer requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign App.Agmt a Maintenance Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Traffic maintenance of traffic control devices and lighting at the inter- Signal section of Cerritos Avenue and Arrow Highway. The cost to the City, Maint. under this Agreement, will be 75%. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement. The monthly report of the Engineering Department was presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. With regard to the improvement of Baseline Road from Cerritos to Rockvale, the Engineer reported that the cost of paving could be deleted from the cost, as this is covered as a gas tax project. The City Engineer reported orally that an inadvertency plea had been granted for the improvements, bridge widening, etc., on Pasadena Avenue, which would amount to approximately $8,000.00, but that the final cost estimate had not been received from the Corps of Engineers. The Engineer further reported it had been determined that there is an additional sum of approximately $555.00 available for gas tax projects. Mr. Cecil V. Romero appeared before the Council on behalf of the Aerojet Amateur Radio Club to request permission for the use of the Quarter -Midget track by their organization on June 24th and June 25th. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The Ordinance pertaining to the position of City Administrator was presented for its second reading. Councilman Johnson offered 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 RELATING 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 re4ding be waived. Councilman Teasley requested that further action on this proposed Ordinance be continued to the Council Meeting of July 5th for further study. Attorney Flandrick stated that, in accordance with action at the last Council Meeting, he had prepared some Resolutions to be introduced. Engr. Rept. Use of 1/4 M. Track to Aerojet Club Ord. re: City Admin. tabled E The City Administrator asked Council if they wished to take any action on the proposed Ordinance relative to coin games, etc. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled to the meeting of July 5th. Ord. re: Coin Games tabled 499 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 1961 Page 5 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4189 J. Moran A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINT- to Plan. INO JIM MORAN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Comm. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul and seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted bit„the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson No. 4189. A33SENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4190 S.Luevanos A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING to Plan, SALVADOR D. LUEVANOS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Comm. 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: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4190. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4191 E.Snyder A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINT- to Lib. ING EDWARD C. SNYDER TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES. Board Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul and 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 Resolution No. 4191. A communication was received from the City Administrator request- Appr.for ing an appropriation of $7,755.16 for the installation of lights Signals and traffic signals at the Pasadena and Dalton Avenue crossings Appv'd of the AT & SF Railroad. These installations were approved by the Council on the 21st of November, 1960. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the appropriation be approved. The City Administrator asked Council if they wished to take any action on the proposed Ordinance relative to coin games, etc. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled to the meeting of July 5th. Ord. re: Coin Games tabled 410 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 1961 Page 6 Council members were reminded that the meeting of July 3rd will be adjourned to July 5th. The monthly report of the Public Works Department was presented P. W. to Council. Report Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. The monthly report of the Los Angeles County Building Department Co.Bldg. was submitted to Council. Report Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the report be filed. An Agreement between the City and The Azusa Youth Program for A.Y.P. the concession at the Recreation Center was presented for the Agmt. consideration of Council. apprd. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the Agreement be renewed and the Mayor authorized to sign. The City Administrator furnished members of the Council with Caswell copies of a letter from Attorney Emmet A. Tompkins, suggesting & McLees that the City designate a liaison officex to attend the Board to Meetings of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. S.G.V.M.W.D. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and Councilman McLees be designated to represent the City as liaison officers, with Councilman Teasley to serve as alternate. The monthly report of the Recreation Department was presented Rec.Dept. to Council. Report Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Communications were received from the City of Duarte and the Atty.to Los Angeles Development Co., builders, requesting de -annexation prepare of the property within the tract, and indicating that the Duarte Res. re: Council had passed a minute Resolution expressing intention to De -annex. annex the area to the City of Duarte upon de -annexation. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution de -annexing only that property which lies within the tract to be developed. Relative to the continued hearing of Substandard Structure No. 4, it was reported by the City Administrator and the Build- ing Inspector that the prospective buyers of Mr. Sewall's prop- erty at 909 N. Azusa Avenue, had decided not to purchase the property, upon learning that it was classed as a Substandard Structure. It was further reported that both the Fire and Building Inspectors had recommended immediate vacation of the premises. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4192 re: Abatement (Sewall) 412 413 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 1961 Page 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul and 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 Resolution No. 4192. A communication was received from the M. Penn Phillips Company, Permis- requesting permission to construct a model cabin for display pur- cion to poses. It was stressed that this cabin would not be occupied at M. Penn any time. The Building Inspector and Fire Chief stated that they Phillips had no objection to a one-year permit being issued, at which time for model the request could be reviewed, and recommended that no plumbing cabin or electricity be installed in the building. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that approval be granted on a one-year basis, subject to the foregoing recommendations. Members of Council received copies of a communication from the Division of Highways, relative to the property acquired for free- way purposes. The City Administrator presented picture of the forthcoming Sub- standard Structure cases to the Council. It was reported that the Dire Chief had requested permission to F. D. appoint 4 men from the eligibility list to the position of empl. Fireman. req. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the appointments be approved subject to passing of the physical examination. The monthly report of the Fire Department was submitted. F. D. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and Report unanimously carried that the report be filed. A request was received from the Guadalupe Society for approval Guadalupe of a Fiesta at the Parish Hall on June 24th and 25th. It was req. pointed out that the dancing had already been approved.by the Police Department, but that they did not have the authority to approve the other activities. 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. The City Clerk asked the wishes of the Council relative to the C.C.Agmt. Chamber of Commerce Agreement which will expire shortly. tabled Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled until after the budget sessions. 414 415 C;;Tv uaLL AZ?SA, CAIIF'ORNIA Tii?r`R 19, 1961 Page 8 Deterni*iation was also asked as tc 1•hP ivishes of the Council White's relative to the Agreement with White's for ambulance service. Agmt. to be Moved by Councilman Paul, eecorded by Councilman McLees and studied unanimou,ily carried that a report be ._-abmitted showing figures as to tte ni:mter of calls, etc., bef^m action is taken on this matter. Copies of a letter from Harold L. Johrson, Consulting Engineer, Engr. were preser�.ed to Council, in which he transmitted to the City ltrs. two signed slope releases on Tract 26013 and Tract 26356. Moved by Coinrilman Paul seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the letters be filed. It was reoues*.ed that Occober 24th be prcclaimed as United Proclama- Nations Day. tion Mov ea by Councilman Johnson, seconded tv Councilman Teasley and uranimously carrisd that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamatior. Copies of a letter of thanks from the Ug,�Pr San Gabriel Valley Misc. Pioneer Grcup were submitted to Courcil, expressing thanks for Comm. use of tte Recreation Center for the-ir arnual picnic. Notice was received from the Putlic.ft*.ilities Commission that a Resolution had been adopted apprcvirg removal of the stop signs from t�-t: Pasadena Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue crossings. Commuricaticns ordered filed. Notice was riven of a Public Hearing ho be held before the Pub.Hrg. Regional planning Commission on Wednesday, June 28, 1961, rela- Zone tive to a request for a zone exception in order to operate a Case fruit and vegetable market and drive-in restaurant at 8107 San Gabriel Canyon Road. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the notice bn referred to the City Planner and the Planning Commission, The resignation of Marilyn Torrey, Steno -Clerk and Deputy City Resig. Clerk, was submitted as of July 7, 1961. M.Torrey Moved },y Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret, and that a letter of commendation be written. It was further moved that, Mrs. Torrey's name be placed on the eligibility list for future employment. The City Clerk requested authorization to employ Mrs. Dorothy Roehrich, No. 1 on the eligibility list, to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Torrey's resignation. Appt. D.Roehrich Moved by Councilman Teasley, and seconded by Councilman Paul, that auth.orization be given to retain Mrs. Roehrich on a temoorary basis from June 26th to July 9tb, and on a probationary basis at Step 1 of the salary range for steno -clerk as of the 9th of J ilv m -tion carried unanimously. At 9:30 x T+ , Counr.11man McLees was excused from the meeting. TAr. rsullock, 247 Sr,. Azasa Avenue, appeared before the Cu —.11 c ..tive to a lot which had been posted for weed abatement, and ..tar,rcl that the property had been cleared. 41R 497 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 1961 Page 9 Mr. Bullock was asked to notify Mr. Brusnahan, Public Works Superintendent, of request that his name be removed from the assessment list. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4193 Bills & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COJNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Reqs. CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Councilman Johnson moved that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage claims. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Paul and seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by,the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Resolution No. 4193. Council members agreed to hold an adjourned meeting for budget study at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 22nd. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and Adjourn unanimously carried that Council adjourn to the Administration Office for a personnel session. Time of adjournment -- 9:35 P.M. 418