HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 19, 1961 - CC (2)CITY 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
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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.
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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. ,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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