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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 5, 1961 - CC (2)23 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 salute Call to to the flag. Order Bidder Total Bid Hydro Invocation was given by Dr. Edward N. Spirer, Calvery Invocation Evangelical Lutheran Church. $40,862 Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Roll Call 44,277 Teasley, Ortuno and Crail Construction Co. 45,625 Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administra- Inc. 46,125 tor Caswell, Assistant City Administrator T. Norcross 49,400 Crothers, City Engineer Di Stefano, Supt. R. Siple Company 49,839 of Light & Water Smith, Deputy City Clerk Penn Construction Co. 49,934 Torrey Engineering Company 50,971 James E. Hoagland Company 51,430 Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any dorrections in the Approval M. E. Minutes of August 21st meeting. Councilman Johnson requested of Min. ,rte the following corrections: On page 1, relative to Quarter 8/21/61 Midget Racetrack Hearing, change the words "Associate Members" to "Association Members"; on page 3, under third paragraph,: change Mi,. Thorgrimsen's statement from "Lights would not bother him but the noise would" to: '"Lights and noise would not bothbi, him"; on page 9, relative to Substandard Struc- tures #42 through #58, place a period after the word "informa- tion" and delete the words "and ordered filed"; also, on page 9, relative to Altamont Corp.'s violation, change "Mr. Di Stefano also reported that he received a phone call..." to: "City Planner Poppelreiter also reported that he received a , 'phone call..." Bids were received in the office of the City Clerk on Thursday, Bids - August 31, 1961, at 10:00 A.M., for construction of a Booster Booster Pumping Station and Related Work at Reservoir No. 1. Present Pumping at the bid opening were Councilman McLees, City Engineer Station D1 Stefano, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, and City,, Clerk Miller. The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication to Council and stated that eleven bids had been received as follows: Bidder Total Bid Hydro Construction Company $40,862 Wm. R. Crail Construction, Inc. 44,277 Bovee and Crail Construction Co. 45,625 Pylon, Inc. 46,125 Lendsa T. Norcross 49,400 Edward R. Siple Company 49,839 E. M. Penn Construction Co. 49,934 H do L Engineering Company 50,971 James E. Hoagland Company 51,430 Rosecrans Construction Co. 54,67 M. E. Fridrich Co. 58,313 The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to Hydro Construction Company, low bidder, and submitted a study made by James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc., with the recommendation that spring loaded swing check valves be substituted for tilting disc, dashpot check valves, which would reduce the contract price from $40,862 to $39,570. The City Attorney stated that the bid must be awarded as advertised, then approved and change order made. 24 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEP Moved by Councilman Paul., seconded by Councilman unanimously carried that the contract be awarded struction Company, low bidder, for $40,862, and be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 25 TEMPER 5, 1961 Page 2 McLees and - to.Hydro Con- that.bid bonds Relative to the list of addresses of members of the Quarter Relative to inquiry re purchase of portion of City -owned lot, a Ltr.re: Assn. was received from Superintendent of Light do Water retaining 'communication Smith, with the recommendation that the parcel of vacant prpperty vac prop. Midget 200' north of #6 well site property be retained by the City of 2008 10. their members, and the .list submitted shows either the home or Azusa Water Department for possibly a stand-by well that may be of #6 required at a later date. Superintendent of Light do Water well Council if the list of addresses submitted was satisfactory Smith explained to Council that this is the only place in the (Aceptd) lower basin to drill a well and that is the reason he sug- gested it as a good site. Councilman Paul offered for first reading the following _lst Rdg> Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and .Ordinance including Rockvale Avenue: unanimously carried that the recommendation of Superintendent C, Smith be accepted with regard to retaining vacant property - t. 2008 north of #6 well site, and that Mr. Fraijo be notified.; LIMIT ON CERTAIN STREETS. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on an appeal Quarter to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit re Azusa Quarter Midget Midget Association, and this Public Hearing has been re -set,. Assn.Hrg, for next regular meeting on September 18th at 8:00 P.M., due (re -set to a misunderstanding regarding publication. The Notice of for 9/18) Hearing for September 18th has been sent for publication, and _ the City Clerk's Office has a receipt for same from the newspaper. -4- Relative to the list of addresses of members of the Quarter List of Midget Association, which was received by Council, Councilman Assn. informed John Sommer, spokesman for the Association,-_ Members 'Johnson that the list submitted did not contain the home and the of 1/4 business addresses, as Council requested. Mr. Sommer reported Midget that their agreement does not request business addresses of. Assn, their members, and the .list submitted shows either the home or business address in Azusa. „ After a discussion, Mayor Ortuno asked the members of the Council if the list of addresses submitted was satisfactory to the Council. All members of Council expressed satisfac- tion with the list of names, except Councilman Johnson,C- Councilman Paul offered for first reading the following _lst Rdg> Ordinance relative to reducing speed limit on certain streets, .Ordinance including Rockvale Avenue: re: Speed Limit AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING THE SPEW LIMIT ON CERTAIN STREETS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley,and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Paul offered for first reading the following 1st Rdg. Ordinance relative to stop signs at Rockvale Avenues Ordinance re Stop Signs AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- at Rockvale ING SECTION 3200.64 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STOP ..Avenue INTERSECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 26 1 1 27 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER S5, 1961 Page 3 A recommendation was submitted to Council by Chief of Police Recomm.re: Kendrick and City Engineer D1 Stefano that the Superintendent School Warn. of Public Works be directed to install the necessary school Signs, Pave - warning signs, pavement markers and speed limit signs as meant Markers designated. & Speed Limit Signs Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the necessary school warning signs, pavement markers and speed limit signs be installed as determined. 'City Engineer D1 Stefano submitted his report on 1911 Act Report on Assessment District, reducing the original district to 1911 Act Soldano Ave., Third St., Pasadena Ave., and Hollyvale, as Assess. the new limits encompass an area in which more than 50% Dist. of the members are in favor of the formation of an assess- (Atty.to ment district. prepare Res.) Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Engineer contact Mr. Sorensen, of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, attorneys, to pre- pare the necessary Rpsolutions for Council action. The Deputy City Clerk read in full an Agrement with Laurence Pro.Agmt. J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, containing a proposal to L.J.Thomp- render certain special assessment engineering services rela- son re: tive to Soldano Avenue and Other Streets Improvement District. Assess.Engr. Services Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and (author.to unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the _sign) Agreement with Laurence J. Thompson, and that the City Clerk attest to same. ,. A recommendation was received from the City Engineer rela- County- tive to the County -City Agreement for the improvement of the City Agmt. 'northerly side of Gladstone St. from Pasa4ena Ave. to for Impr. Cerritos Ave., which has been approved by the Board of Gladstone Supervisors. bet.Pasa.& Cerritos __ Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and. (Buthor.to unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign _sign.) this Agreement. The City Administrator made the additional explanation that this is the area which has the palm trees that the City has been endeavoring to have removed without cost to the City. A communication from Edgewood Furniture Co., dated 8/28/61, Ltr.Edgewood re: Foothill -Virginia Sewer, was submitted to Council by Furn.Co.re: the City Engineer, together with his findings. In answer Foothill - to Councilman Teasley's question as to why this sewer project Vjtginia was delayed, the City Administrator stated that it was due tewer to lack of money, as there was no money in the budget for cl` this project. The City Engineer stated that the estimate far this sewer is now approximately $7,000, which is $1,000 higher than previous estimate. There was a discussion regarding CG Edgewood Furniture Co. using septic tanks, as the Building CC Code states there must be sanitary facilities. Also, if the septic tanks fill, the company should be compelled to con- nect to the City's sewer line. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that septic tanks be installed until arrangements can be made to hook into sewer later, without future assessment, and that Edgewood Furniture Co. be con- tacted to find out if this is agreeable. _ 'City Engineer D1 Stefano submitted his report on 1911 Act Report on Assessment District, reducing the original district to 1911 Act Soldano Ave., Third St., Pasadena Ave., and Hollyvale, as Assess. the new limits encompass an area in which more than 50% Dist. of the members are in favor of the formation of an assess- (Atty.to ment district. prepare Res.) Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Engineer contact Mr. Sorensen, of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, attorneys, to pre- pare the necessary Rpsolutions for Council action. The Deputy City Clerk read in full an Agrement with Laurence Pro.Agmt. J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, containing a proposal to L.J.Thomp- render certain special assessment engineering services rela- son re: tive to Soldano Avenue and Other Streets Improvement District. Assess.Engr. Services Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and (author.to unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the _sign) Agreement with Laurence J. Thompson, and that the City Clerk attest to same. ,. A recommendation was received from the City Engineer rela- County- tive to the County -City Agreement for the improvement of the City Agmt. 'northerly side of Gladstone St. from Pasa4ena Ave. to for Impr. Cerritos Ave., which has been approved by the Board of Gladstone Supervisors. bet.Pasa.& Cerritos __ Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and. (Buthor.to unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign _sign.) this Agreement. The City Administrator made the additional explanation that this is the area which has the palm trees that the City has been endeavoring to have removed without cost to the City. 29 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY., SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 'Page 4 The City Engineer recommended the adoption of Resolutions Res. 4222 authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Grant of Easement re: Gr.Ease. and Bill of Sale to the General Telephone Company for relo- to Genl. cating their aerial easement to an underground easement at Tele,.Co. the new Fire Department Headquarters Building and g1ring ownership .of the conduit being installed under the Fire Sta- tion Contract. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL':OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. The City Engineer submitted a report requested by Council Deport re: relative to investigation of purchasing of local asphalt purchasing products. The City Administrator stated that the Supt. of local Public Works claims that the City has not been purchasing asphalt from Associated Asphalt because their product separates and products does not compare with the quality of other suppliers. The (to be put City Administrator recommended that the City bid for asphalt, on bid as this has not been bid for some time, and this should be basis) put out on bid basis as per specifications of the City Engineer. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that purchasing of asphalt be put on bid basis and action be taken immediately for fiscal year ending June 30, 1962. It was further moved that this bid be adver- tised. A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for Res. 4224 utility purposes from Champ T. and Mary Dawn Cuff. Grant of Ess ement Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (Cuff) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT- ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 1^ r' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: x AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4222 Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4223 re: Bill of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHOR- Sale -to IZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A BILL OF SALE TO Genl. Tele. THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Co. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees 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. 4223 The City Engineer submitted a report requested by Council Deport re: relative to investigation of purchasing of local asphalt purchasing products. The City Administrator stated that the Supt. of local Public Works claims that the City has not been purchasing asphalt from Associated Asphalt because their product separates and products does not compare with the quality of other suppliers. The (to be put City Administrator recommended that the City bid for asphalt, on bid as this has not been bid for some time, and this should be basis) put out on bid basis as per specifications of the City Engineer. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that purchasing of asphalt be put on bid basis and action be taken immediately for fiscal year ending June 30, 1962. It was further moved that this bid be adver- tised. A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for Res. 4224 utility purposes from Champ T. and Mary Dawn Cuff. Grant of Ess ement Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (Cuff) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT- ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 30 31 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and . unanimously carried that further reading be waived.. - A.report from Swenson;'C1ark;,& File, the City's auditors, Report of was,uesented to Council, relative to desirability of appoint- Auditors ing`an-employee in the Accounting Department as Deputy City re.: Deputy Treasurer:` This report does not recommend.such-an,appointment, City-Treas. . (filed) Moved by Councilman Johnson,`seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the letter from the Auditors be filed.. There was a discussion relative�to the salary of a Deputy Salary of City Treasurer. City Treasurer Watkins appeared before Deputy Council and stated that he has appointed Mrs. Adelaide Cjty Tress. Johns as Deputy City Treasurer. Mr. Watkins also stated (author.) that a minimum salary should be allowed for Deputy City Treasurer, as any .such Deputy will automatically take on an 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. 4224 Acommunication was received -from Henry Van Dinkel; dated Ltr,from 9/4/61, relative to site for Steel Reservoir north of Sierra H.Van Dinkel Madre Avenue, and located on Mr, Van Dinkel°s property. re: site for Steel Mr. Van ainkel appeared before Council, stating that he had Reservoir not agreed on a site and, as we are running out of time now, he would like this taken care of without further delay. Mr. r' vin"Idinkel'also stated thai-a tentative agreement had been given"to.'him to look over'and that he has ­not hada chance to go"'over-the' plans, After a'.discussion with the Council, Mr. CC Van Dinkel mentioned that there is a misunderstanding and further negotiation is needed'. However, he would like to have his attorney approve any written agreement submitted to him., Mo�ed,by,Councilman Teasley,._ seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that this matter be referred'to the City Administrator to iran'out and negotiate with Mr. Van Dinkel. Cit�!.i,Attorney Williams 'presented a Resolution authorizing Res.4225 the Oirst,kational Bank of Azusa to accept fac6�mile signs- Re: Fac. tuies which,would enable .the Mayor to use a stamp:,, Signatures Counci man Johnson offered the;;Pollowing Resolution' entitled: A USO%UTION OF THE CITY"COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVID- IkG FOR THE RECO4NITION OF' -CERTAIN SIGNATURES AND.FACSIMILE. SIGAtURES AND WARRANTS'. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson 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 Res. NO. 4225 A.report from Swenson;'C1ark;,& File, the City's auditors, Report of was,uesented to Council, relative to desirability of appoint- Auditors ing`an-employee in the Accounting Department as Deputy City re.: Deputy Treasurer:` This report does not recommend.such-an,appointment, City-Treas. . (filed) Moved by Councilman Johnson,`seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the letter from the Auditors be filed.. There was a discussion relative�to the salary of a Deputy Salary of City Treasurer. City Treasurer Watkins appeared before Deputy Council and stated that he has appointed Mrs. Adelaide Cjty Tress. Johns as Deputy City Treasurer. Mr. Watkins also stated (author.) that a minimum salary should be allowed for Deputy City Treasurer, as any .such Deputy will automatically take on an 32, J 0 33 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY., SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 P4_9e 6 aura of responsibility, must be reliable and capable of doing, the work in case of minor emergency involving a few days, and could also help in training any new person, if the necessity should arise. Mr. Watkins further stated that the suggested compensation of $25.00 per month is comparatively small com- pensation for Deputy City Treasurer. A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for Res.4226 utility purposes from Carl A. and Blanche R. 3chwenden. Grant of Essement Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (Schwenden) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT- ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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 Res. No. 4226 Councilman Paul offered for second reading the following Ord. 678 Ordinance entitled: re:Handbills AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING SECTIONS 4300 and 4306 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RRLATII ING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived, . Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that Mrs. Adelaide Johns be compensated at the rate of $25.00 per month for her duties as Deputy City, Treasurer. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and, unanimously carried that the City Council consent to Mrs. Johns acting in this capacity. The Personnel Board submitted a survey, dated August 1, 1961,, Pers.Bd. of clothing allowance or salary increase for Detectives in Survey of the Police Department of other cities. The Council suggested Clothing that this be tabled until a report is received on the salary Allow. or X survey of employees of the City of Azusa, which survey is Salary X now under progress. Councilman Paul suggested that the City Increase - Administrator obtain a copy of the Ordinance of four cities Detectives (Covina, Huntington Beach, West Covina, and Fullerton) to study the wording of such Ordinance. Mayor Ortuno reminded the Council Committees and Department Employees Heads to get together to study the wage jr�;e anal complete. Salary the salary survey. " Survey A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for Res.4226 utility purposes from Carl A. and Blanche R. 3chwenden. Grant of Essement Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (Schwenden) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT- ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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 Res. No. 4226 Councilman Paul offered for second reading the following Ord. 678 Ordinance entitled: re:Handbills AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING SECTIONS 4300 and 4306 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RRLATII ING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived, . Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 1 1 35 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Page 7 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 678 Councilman Paul offered for second reading the following Ord. 679 Ordinance entitled: re: Limit of Stay in AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING Trailer SECTION 5100.25 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITA- Camps TION OF STAY IN TRAILER CAMPS. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimousiy carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson 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 Ordinance No. 680 Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following Ord. 681 Ordinance entitled: re: Rezoning Annex. #42 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- - ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SUB JECT TO ANNEXATION (Annex. No. 42). Moved by Councilman Johnson, 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 Ordinance No. 681 Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following Ord. 682 Ordinance entitled: Re: City Admin. 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 Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: UT AYES: Councilmen: Paul,-McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno ry NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 679 CC Councilman Paul offered for second reading the following Ord. 68o Ordinance entitled: re: re -zone of Carrillo AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF AZUSA AMEND-,, property to ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY R=2 (Carrillo). Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson 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 Ordinance No. 680 Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following Ord. 681 Ordinance entitled: re: Rezoning Annex. #42 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- - ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SUB JECT TO ANNEXATION (Annex. No. 42). Moved by Councilman Johnson, 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 Ordinance No. 681 Councilman Johnson offered for second reading the following Ord. 682 Ordinance entitled: Re: City Admin. 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. 36 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. _ roved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 682 A Resolution was prepared denying a request for a change of zone to "C-3", made by G. Hoffman. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled:, u� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING r A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE (Hoffman). Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson 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 Res. No. 4227 'A Resolution was prepared granting a variance to 0. J. Conforti. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by 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 bi, the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4228 The City Administrator presented to Council the County of Los Angeles Road Departmentfs Summary of Aid to Cities Account as of July 1, 1961, showing unallocated funds $14,796.00. The City Administrator presented a request from Fire Chief Madison for permission to attend a joint meeting of the Pacific Coast Intermountain Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, to be held in Las Vegas, September 24th through September 28th, with all expenses incurred to be paid by the Fire Chief, including travel. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that the request of Fire Chief Madison be granted, provided that the Fire Chief pays his own expenses. -Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None 37 Page 8 Res, .42971 re: denial zone change (Hoffman) Res. 4228 re:variance granted to Conforti Z.,, A. Road Dept.'s Summary of Aid to Cities Acct. Req.of Fire Chief to. attend conf. 9/24-9/28 (granted) 38 39 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Page 9 The City Administrator submitted recommendation to Council Req.Amends that the City Attorney prepare an amendment of current agree- Architect,'s ment with Mr. Parker, covering payment of fees as Architect Agmt. re: for new Fire Station which was .formerly based upon total Fire Sta. facility cost of $225,000, which amendment would provide for (granted) base construction cost of $296,000, together with request of ' authorization for Mayor to sign such amended agreement and authorization for payment to Mr. Parker of the difference be- tween the two computed figures. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that such authorizations be granted. A communication was received from Southern California Edison Term, of Company, dated 8/31/61, together with executed notice of Sb,Calif. termination of electric service agreement of December 1,1947, Edison's which notice of termination is effective October 1, 1961. service M Southern California Edison Company will continue to provide contract electric service to the City despite absence of contractual arrangements, and the rates will in no way be`�ffected. The X letter further stated that the new substation rental agreement X will be prepared and submitted to the City. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Administrator and the City Attorney. A report was received from County Supervisor Bonelli, dated Rept.-L.A. 8/29/61, relative to the awarding of contract of improvements Co,re:contr. on Citrus Avenue. impr.Citrus 'An invitation was received from Independent Cities of Los Invitation - Angeles, dated 8/25/61, for Council members to attend First lot Annual Annual Seminar of Independent Cities, to be held on Septem- Seminar of ber 29th in San Gabriel. Indep.Cities Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the letter be filed. A communication was received from Nautical Cadet Corps of Ltr.Nautical America, requesting suggestions relative to facilities for Cadet Corps the NCC -1 Project, re: tacil. for NCC -1 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley Project and unanimously carried that the letter be filed. A communication, dated 8/22/61, was received from Margaret Complaint - E, Fountain of 335 E. Foothill, listing complaintsagainst Baker's Baker's Tacos at 353 E. Foothill, and against Henry E. Tacos Comstock, operator of Baker's Tacos. Mrs. Fountain com- (Report to plained of alcoholic beverages being consumed on premises be sub.at and the empty liquor containers and trash being thrown on next mtg.) her lawn, also of rowdiness and vulgar language. The City Administrator reported that Mr. Baker was contacted, with the result that they said a guard would be kept at the place until no longer needed. Mrs. Fountain appeared before Council and stated that the tacos place closes after 2 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday, but the guard is not very effective, and she is afraid of re- taliation from the customers. Assistant City Administrator Crothers told Council that the police reports of the last six months on the activities around this place of business have been goadv but the guard is there only on Fridays and Saturdays. 40 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Police Captain Warren told Council that conditions have improved slightly after discussion with the manager and Mr. Baker, and a guard was posted Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00 P.M. or 9;00 P.M. until closing; then the guard was pulled off, and when Mr. Baker was so informed by the Police Department, the guard was put back on. 41 Page 10 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to "` contact both the Manager and Mr. Baker, and submit a report at (� � the next regular meeting. A communication was received from Goodwill Industries, dated Req.for 8/31/61, requesting an exemption of payment for business Exempt Bus. license to operate a retail store at 635 No. Azusa Avenue, Lic.from Goodwill Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and Industries unanimously carried that this exemption be granted. (granted) A request was received from the Los Angeles County Heart Association, dated 8/21/61, for permission to solicit for 1962 Heart Fund Drive, with waiver of usual business license fees. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Police Department. A notice was received from the League of California Cities of regular meeting to be held on September 21st at the Elks 'Club in Pasadena at 7000 PM- A communication from Police Chief Kendrick, dated 8/29/61, was submitted to Council relative to Probationary Steno -Clerk Ruth Perea, who was appointed on July 1, 1961, and since then - has been granted a two -weeks leave of absence due to illness. Chief Kendrick reports that Mrs. Perea will be unable to re- turn to duty and requests the City Council to remove her name from'the payroll, Chief Kendrick further requests authoriza- tion to appoint a temporary replacement pending establishment, of eligibility list, and Personnel Clerk is advertising for Steno -Clerk applicants, Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the requestsof Police Chief Kendrick be granted. Mayor Ortuno presented a letter from the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee, requesting names of delegates to represent Azusa during 1961-62 session, the first meeting to be held on September 28th. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that Councilman Warren Teasley,and Jens Solem, Chairman of Planning Commission, be appointed.as 'delegates to ESGBPL, and be authorized to attend meetings. Mayor Ortuno stated that Council's hearing on the adoption of the Master Plan be held on October 2nd, Superintendent of Light do Water Smith submitted request to Council for permission to allow the City of Anaheim to use our,insulator washer for a day or two as they are having flashovers. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees that permission be granted, Req.from L.A.Co. Heart Assn, for waiver of lic.fees (referred to P.D.) LCC Mtg. 9/21 Req, for removal of It. Peres, 's name from payroll of P.D. & author.for temp.replace. of; Steno - Clerk (granted) Delegates to-ESGVPC meetings_ ,(Teasley & Solem) _ Supt . L&W Req.permis- sign for Anaheim to use Insula- tor washer 42 C LID M G-, W L 7 43 CITY HALL AZUSA9 CALIFORNIA TUESDAY., SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Page 11 Relative to White's Ambulance Service Agreement, the CiiY White's Administrator reported that Mr. White will not sign the Amb.Serv. agreement at the present figure of $300, but requests $500 Agreement per month. After a discussion regarding the billing, it was unsigned (Report to Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley _be given and unanimously carried that the City Administrator investigate at next and report back at next regular meeting. meeting) There was a discussion regarding Light & Water Department's Personnel certified eligibility list and Personnel Board policy, The Bd.,policy Council suggested that the Personnel Board endeavor to fill re:;elig. the eligibility lists, making a thorough check on all appli- lists cants before certification. It was also suggested that the advertisement for Lineman be changed to read "Light and Power Lineman, working on high voltage" in order to obtain applicants with sufficient experience. It was suggested that the Council and the City Administrator meet with the Personnel"Board to benefit the Personnel Program. A written request was received from the Gladstone Democratic Club to hold a rummage sale on September 9th, with exempt type permit for this sale. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that permission be granted. An invitation was presented to the Mayor and the Council to attend a Fiesta on September 9th, at the Irwindale Community Center Building, which invitation was sent from the City Council of the City of Irwindale. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the letter be'filed. An invitation was received to attend ceremony in recognition of Seventh Anniversary of Judge Miller's appointment to the bench of the Municipal Court, Citrus Judicial District, on Friday, September 15th, at 11:30 A.M.,in Div.I of Courthouse. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. A request was received from Ostrin h Ostrin, auctioneers, for - business licenab application to run auction sale at 934 West Foothill on September 16th at 10:30 A.M. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that permission be granted, . A communication was received by Mayor Ortuno from Josephine M. Baker, of 103 So. Fairvale, re Communistic magazine "Poland" sold in Sav-On Drug Store. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the group known as "Azusans for America", to be transmitted by Council- man Paul. A communication was received from the L. A. County Board of Supervisors, enclosing description of area proposed to be incorporated as the City of Highland Knolls. A communication was received from the L. A. County Boundary Commission relative to proposed Amexation #170 to the City of West Covina. Req.from Gladstone Demo.Club Rummage Sale exempt permit (granted) Re: Fiesta at Irwindale Comm.Center Bldg. on Sept.9th Re:Judge Miller's 7th Anniv. Celebration on 9/15/61 Re:Auction Sale by Ostrin do Ostrin on 9/16/61 (granted) Re: Mag. "Poland" (referred to Azusans for Amer.) 44 1 1 1 Ll 45 CITY HALL AZUSA9 CALIFORNIA TUESDAY., SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 Page 12 Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res,4229 Bills & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- Reqs. ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS -OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID Moved by Councilman Teasley and seconded by Councilman Paul that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Councils AYES: Councilmen. Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno NOES. Councilmen, None ABSENT: Councilmen. None and numbered Res. No. 4229 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of adjournment. 10.37 P.M. City Clerk s 4;6,