HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 16, 1961 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the
above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to
to the flag. Order
'
Invocation was given by Rev. Milton Sanderson, First Baptist Invocation
Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Johnson, Teasley,
Roll
Ortuno
Call
Also Present: City Administrator Caswell, City
Engineer D1 Stefano, Superintendent of
Light & Water Smith, Fire Chief Madison,
Deputy City Clerk Torrey
Mayor Ortuno sked if there were any corrections in the Minutes
Approval
of October) meeting. Councilman Johnson requested the
of Min.
following corrections: on page 2, relative to estimated util-
10/2/61
ity bills, change "...mark his card indicating that the meter
GC
in inside..." to: "...mark his card indicating that the meter
is inside..."; also under this item, add the word "up", to
read as follows: "...Building Inspector who would follow up
and enforce the Building Code..."; on page 5, relative to
Baseball Diamond in Pioneer Park, change "...Recreation Director
Dangleis stated that there is a picnic -size back stop..." to:
"...Recreation Director Dangleis stated that there should be a
picnic -size back stop."
Councilman McLees entered the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
The City Administrator made additional corrections relative to
Baseball Diamond: on page 5, after sentence ending "picnic -
size back stop", delete rest of paragraph and substitute the
following sentences: "There is now a large soft -ball back -stop.
Sign will be posted prohibiting hard -ball playing."
The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on the applica- Pub.Hrg.
tion of Frank R. Parks for a zone change from "R-3" to "C-3" re: appl.
for property on south side of Sierra Madre Avenue between zone chg.
Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue, for the purpose of con- (Parks)
structing a gas station. The Deputy City Clerk presented the
Affidavit of Publication and list of property owners who had
been notified.
Frank R. Parks appeared before Council, stating that directly
to the south there will be proposed another apartment building
containing 40 apartments, which is a small development, and
the request for zone change is for construction of a gas
station.
With no written communication having been received, and no
other person in the audience wishing to be heard in regard
to this matter, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an Ordinance IPe!eemmendiag this zone change.
City Atty.
prep.Ord.
Zone Chge.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961
Bids were received in the office of the City Clerk on Friday,
October 13, 1961, at 10:00 A.M., for furnishing approximately
1,000 tons of Asphaltic Concrete. Present at the bid opening
were Councilman Teasley, City Engineer Di Stefano and Deputy
City Clerk Torrey. The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affi-
davit of Publication to Council and stated that three bids
had been received as follows:
Bidder
Associated Asphalt Paving Materials
Azusa, California
Industrial Asphalt
Los Angeles 35, California
Warren -Southwest, Inc.
Torrance, California
Total Bid
(not incl.Sales Tax)
$3.75 per ton
$3.75 per ton
$3.80 per ton
The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to
Associated Asphalt Paving Materials, local low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the City Engineer's recommendation be
accepted and contract be awarded to Associated Asphalt Paving
Materials for $3.75 per ton, and that bid bonds be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders.
The Personnel Board submitted clarification of recommended
amendment to Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 85,
that two weeks vacation leave with pay be granted each
' employee in service of the City for one year or more, with
the exception of members of the Fire Department and Police
Force who shall be granted an annual vacation of fifteen
consecutive calendar days; also, that all municipal holidays
be deducted in computing vacations, except for members of
the Police Force who shall be granted four working days off
with pay.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up the necessary Resolution.
It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel
Board that the following persons be granted step -raises:
Martin Lopez Maintenance Man Step 4 11/22/61
John Luna Equip.Operator 5 11/5/61
Frank Pollock Welder 3 11/9/61
Norman Elethorp Fireman 4 11/11/61
Oladine Ryrie PBX Operator 3 11/16/61
Joan McKinney Personnel Clerk 3 11/15/61
William T. Smith Poundmaster 3 11/1/61
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
' unanimously carried that the recommendations for step -raises
be accepted.
At the request of the Administrative Office, the Personnel
Board submitted a request for approval of classified posi-
tion of "Storekeeper", together with Statement of Definition,
Typical Tasks and Employment Standards, which position would
be that of an assistant to the present Purchasing Store-
keeper. The City Administrator explained to Council that
this request is for classification only, to be included until
justified, and for the approval of Council.
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Bids -
Asphalt
Amend.re:
Vacations
& Holidays
(City Atty.
to prepare
Resolution)
Step
Raises
Req.appvl.
Class. of
Storekeeper
(granted)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY„ OCTOBER 16, 1961
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the request of the Administrative
Office be granted, as approved by the Personnel Board.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 221, granted a variance to Wendell V. Hales, permitting
reduced rear yards of 18 feet for Lots 1 and 2, Tract 20498,
also for reduced street side yard for corner lot of 9 feet,
and a block wall on the street side property line 5 feet
high, on property on southeast corner of Mauna Loa and Citrus
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 222, will hold public hearing on November 8, 1961,
at 7:30 P.M., to consider amendment to Zoning Ordinance to
provide for Fallout Shelters.
Ll City Attorney Williams entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a recommendation
re proposal for beautification of the Parkway Strip on South
p� Azusa Avenue, presented by Sylvan Villa Trailer Park and the
Beautification Committee of the Park. The recommendation in-
cluded a plan that the Sylvan Villa Trailer Park purchase all
necessary plantings, and provide water and general routine
clean-up of planting area; also, that the City plant the
plants, provide major trimming and pruning as necessary, and
provide water line from the Trailer Park meter to planting
area.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
' and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the
City Administrator for investigation of estimated costs.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of Septem-
ber was presented to Council, showing total Bank Balances as
of September 30, 1961 -- $523,995.16.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the report be filed.
A Special up and down Light Agreement between the City of
Azusa and E1 Sereno Machine Works was presented to Council
for approval and signature.
A Resolution was presented to Council; approving the above
Special Light Agreement.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND
ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND EL SERENO MACHINE WORKS
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN'AND THE CITY CLERK TO
' ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley and seconded by Councilman Paul
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Res. 221
re: var.
for reduced
rear yards,
etc.,Mauns
Loa & Citrus
(Hales)
Res.222
re:Pub.Hrg.
11/8/61 -
Fallout
Shelters
Re: beaut.
parkway
strip req.
by Sylvan
Villa Tr.
Prk.
(referred
to City
Admin.)
Treas.
Stmt.
Spec.Lt.
Agmt.(El
Sereno
Mach.Wks.)
Res. 4239
re: Appvl.
Agmt. Elec.
Distrib.
(E1 Sereno
Mach.Wks.)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961 Page 4
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4239•
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 Res. No. 4241.
A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement from Res. 4242
Citrus Union High School District, for road purposes. Citrus Union
H.S. Dist.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (road purp.)
r.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT-
ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
' Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that.further reading be waived.
Moved by Mayor Ortuno, 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. 4242.
A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement for
Res. 4240
utility purposes from B. K. Bettelheim, Elizabeth Costello
Gr.Easement
and Arthur Menke,
for util.
(Bettelheim,
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
Costello &
Menke)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT-
ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
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
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that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
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adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
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NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4240.
A Resolution was also prepared accepting a Grant of Easement
Res. 4241
for road purposes from B. K. Bettelheim, Elizabeth Costello
Gr.Easement
and Arthur Menke.
for roadway
(Bettelheim,
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
.Costello &
Menke)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT-
'
ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 Res. No. 4241.
A Resolution was prepared accepting a Grant of Easement from Res. 4242
Citrus Union High School District, for road purposes. Citrus Union
H.S. Dist.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: (road purp.)
r.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT-
ING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
' Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that.further reading be waived.
Moved by Mayor Ortuno, 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. 4242.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961 Page 5
A Resolution was prepared amending the Personnel Rules and Res. 4243
Regulations pertaining to Medical Examination of Applicants. amend.Pers.
R&R re:
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution en- Medical
titled: Exams
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF
APPLICANTS,
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 Res. No. 4243.
A Resolution was prepared amending the Personnel Rules and Res. 4244
Regulations pertaining to Compensation of Employees on amend.Pers.
Temporary Military Leave. R&R re:
Comp.Employ.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: on Temp.
Mil.Leave
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY
' RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES
ON TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson 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 Res. No. 4244.
A Resolution was prepared reversing a decision of Planning Res. 4245
Commission and denying application for Conditional Use Per- revers.P.C.
mit for a Quarter Midget Race Track. decision &
denying appl.
Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: for Cond.Use
Permit for
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE- 1/4 Midget
VERSING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING Track
AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FORA QUARTER
MIDGET RACE TRACK.
' Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Johnson and 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
NOES: Councilmen: Ortuno
ABSENT: "Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4245.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman
McLees that further reading be waived. With Mayor Ortuno
voting "No", the proposed Ordinance was read in full.
Relative to a communication from members of the Police De- Comm.from
partment with regard to a recent examination, it was the members
consensus of opinion of the Council Members that this matter of P.D.
be held awaiting report from the Personnel Board.
The City Administrator submitted Departmental Monthly
Reports.
The City Administrator requested the approval of Amendment
No. 3 to the Agreement for City maintenance of State High-
ways, together with Resolution approving said Amendment
No. 3 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk -to sign the
same.
' Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that approval of this Amendment No. 3
be granted.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE
HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Departmental
Reports
Amend -#3
Agmt. for
City Main.
State Hways.
Res.4251
Amend -#3
Agmt. City
Main.State
Highways
Relative to the acquisition of Mr. Van Ginkel's property,north
Re: Mr.
of Sierra Madre Avenue, for a reservoir site, the City Adminis-
VanGinkel
trator reported that he and the City Attorney and City Engineer
property
were unable to meet with Mr. Van Ginkel's attorney. The
as site
appraiser, Mr. Clarke Ewing, has submitted a full report on
for
this property.
reservoir
'
As this property is needed for public improvement, a Resolu-
Res. 4246
tion was prepared, ',initiating condemnation proceedings, if
re: Pub.
necessary.
Int.,Conv.
& Necess.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
req, for
pub.use
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FINDING
as Reserv.
AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
PUBLIC USE FOR RESERVOIR PURPOSES AND FOR RIGHTS OF WAY.
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Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
CC
C3�
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 Res. No. 4246.
Councilman Johnson offered for first reading the following
1st Rdg.
Ordinance creating the office of Director of Finance, en-
Ord. re:
titled:
Director
'
Finance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND -
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS
CREATING THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ESTABLISHING
THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman
McLees that further reading be waived. With Mayor Ortuno
voting "No", the proposed Ordinance was read in full.
Relative to a communication from members of the Police De- Comm.from
partment with regard to a recent examination, it was the members
consensus of opinion of the Council Members that this matter of P.D.
be held awaiting report from the Personnel Board.
The City Administrator submitted Departmental Monthly
Reports.
The City Administrator requested the approval of Amendment
No. 3 to the Agreement for City maintenance of State High-
ways, together with Resolution approving said Amendment
No. 3 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk -to sign the
same.
' Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that approval of this Amendment No. 3
be granted.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE
HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Departmental
Reports
Amend -#3
Agmt. for
City Main.
State Hways.
Res.4251
Amend -#3
Agmt. City
Main.State
Highways
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 Res. No. 4251.
A report on allowances for Police Officers assigned to De-
tective Duty was presented by the City Administrator, with
the recommendation that if an allowance is to be granted,
the amount be the same as for motorcycle assignment. The
results of investigation and discussion made by the Admin-
istrative Office indicated that it is not unusual for a City
to provide additional remuneration for assignment to detec-
tive duty.
mMoved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
Cly unanimously carried that "hazard" pay be given to Police
Officers assigned to detective duty and motorcycle assign-
ment, to be equivalent to one step salary increase.
A Resolution was prepared establishing a "Red No Parking"
Zone on South Side of Foothill Blvd. at Vernon, as recom-
mended by the Chief of Police and the City Engineer.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTAB-
LISHING A "NO RED PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOOT-
HILL BOULEVARD BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY AT THE EAST LINE OF
VERNON AVENUE AND EXTENDING EASTERLY APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET.
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 Res. No. 4247,
The City Administrator submitted a report on participation
by Monrovia, Pomona, and Ontario, regarding downtown bus-
iness area, as follows: The City of Monrovia assisted in
completing Parking Assessment Districts, taking care of
negotiations, legal proceedings, and paying one-third of
acquisition costs out of Capital Improvement Fund; the
City of Pomona also assisted in completing Parking Assess-
ment Districts, including proceedings and providing financ-
ing on a long term pay -back at 6% interest; the City of
Ontario also assisted in completing Parking Assessment Dis-
tricts by handling legal proceedings, condemnations, bonds,
etc., but not participating in direct financing.
The City Administrator requested the appointment of an
alternate for Councilman Teasley to the East San Gabriel
Valley Planning Committee.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that Mayor Ortuno be authorized to
attend as alternate to East San Gabriel Valley Planning
Committee.
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Report re:
allowances
Police Off.
on detect.
& motor-
cycle duty
(granted)
Res. 4247
re: Red No
Pkg. Zone
(S.S.Foot -
hill at
Vernon)
Report re:
downtown
business
area -
Monrovia,
Pomona &
Ontario
Req.alternate
to ESGV P1.
Committee
(Mayor apptd)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1961
The City Administrator presented a letter from the Azusa
City Employees Association, protesting the City Administra-
tor's survey regarding salaries as being unjust. Cal
Garnett, President of the Association, requested that the
letter be read in full, and the City Administrator com-
plied with this request. After a discussion regarding
' statements made by Council Members at budget time to the
effect that the Council could not consider pay raises until
after the first of the year, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the Council will consider this
letter from the City Employees Association in a joint meet-
ing with the Personnel Board at the earliest convenient date,
and Monday, October 30, 1961, was the suggested date.
�7 A letter was presented to Council from Superintendent of
Light and Water Smith, requesting permission to attend the
42nd Annual Conference of the California Section of the
American Water Works Association, to be held in Sacramento
pa on October 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1961, at an estimated expense
m of $150.00,
The Council stated that the policy has been set not to allow
attendance at overnight conferences at the City°s'expense
during this fiscal year.
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Ltr.from
City Empl.
Assn. re:
salary
survey
(To be
considered
at mtg. of
Council &
Pers. Bd.)
Supt.L&W
Ltr, re:
attend.
AWWA Conf.-
Sacramento
(denied)
A letter was presented from George F. Oelkers, Utilities Ltr.apprec.
Director of the City of Anaheim, addressed to Superintendent fr.Anaheim
of Light & Water Smith, in appreciation for the use of the for use of
City's insulator washer. ins.washer
The City Administrator requested Council's approval for
Mutual Credit Bureau to take legal action on behalf of the
City, for collection of a delinquent account.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that approval be granted.
A Resolution was prepared approving Final Subdivision Map
of Tract 26356, accepting dedications and authorizing
execution of an Agreement with the Subdivider and the
acceptance of a surety bond. The City Engineer has re-
ceived the surety bond .in the amount of $60,100 and the
cash payment of $9,452.,
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution en-
titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT N0. 26356, ACCEPTING
THE 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.
Moved by Councilman Teasley and seconded by Mayor Ortuno
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. 4248.
Appvl.Mutual
Cr.Bur. to
take legal
action
Res. 4248
re: appvl.
Final Subd.
Map Tract
26356 &
author.exec.
agmt.& accept,
surety bond
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CITY HALL AZUSA9 CALIFORNIA MONDAYS OCTOBER 16, 1961 Page 9
Councilman Paul stated he regrets that this property is not
subject to Hillside Zoning, and therefore votes "aye" re-
luctantly.
Mr. D. M. McDaniel, subdivider, appeared before Council re: Re: Refund
refund on water mains on Tracts 26013 and 26356, and stated Water Mains
' he is awaiting a reply from the City Administrator. This Tracts 26013
report was tabled until the return of Superintendent of & 26356
Light & Water Smith. The City Administrator apologized for (City Admin.
the delay and stated he would take care of the matter. to report)
A Resolution was prepared accepting a grant deed for water Res.4249
rights, Tract No. 26356• Grant Deed
on Water
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: Rights -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Tr>26356
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
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[y Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul and seconded by Mayor Ortuno 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. 4249.
The City Administrator presented the Southern California Appvl. So.
Edison Co. Agreement for existing substation facilities Cal.Edison
located at or near the northwest.corner of Angeleno and Agmt.for
Santa Fe Ave., for approval. substation
(Mayor to
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley sign)
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
sign this Agreement, as revised.
The Chamber of Commerce submitted a request, dated Octo-
ber 13, 1961, for permission to hold a Carnival on downtown
parking lot in the 600 block of Azusa Avenue, for 4 days
beginning November 23rd and closing November 26th. Mr.
Forest E. Hanson, Chamber of Commerce Secretary, appeared
before Council and explained that participating merchants
will provide half-price tickets for all rides (without
cost to the merchants), and will also provide individual
prizes for a free drawing.
A representative from the Singer Sewing Machine Co.
appeared before Council to stress that this promotion
would benefit the downtown merchants and consequently
the City in general.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that in view of not having Azusa
Golden Days this year, the Council relinquish the policy of
ninety days advance notice, for this time only, and grant
permission for downtown Carnival for four days, November 23
through November 26, with a license to be obtained for this
purpose. Council Members felt, however, that it is not
necessary for Christmas Decorations to be in place before
Thanksgiving.
Ch. Comm.
request for
Carnival
11/23-26
(granted)
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The
City Administrator
presented an application
from
App.Permit
Charles A. Schulman for
Permit for Relocation of
a house
Relo.Bldg.
and
garage, to be moved
from the City of Montebello
to
to 639 W.
639
W. Crescent, corner
of Enid, in Azusa.
Crescent
(approved)
Moved by Councilman Paul,
seconded by Councilman:Teasley
and
unanimously carried
that this application be
approved.
The City Administrator presented a letter from the Duarte Req.support
City Clerk on behalf of the Duarte City Council, request- of Willson &
ing that the.City of Azusa support Assemblyman George A. Richards re:
Willson and Senator Richard Richards re: outlawing draw outlawing
poker throughout the State. draw poker
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the City -Administrator com-
municate with Assemblyman Flournoy, Assemblyman Willson
and Senator Richards, assuring them of the,City's support
in this matter.
A letter was received from San Gabriel Academy of Seventh-
Day Adventists, located in San Gabriel, requesting permis-
sion for their students residing in Azusa to sell peanuts
and cookies in the City of Azusa during the school's
annual drive from October 26th to November 8th, with the
provision that an adult accompany each child.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that this request be granted.
A letter was received from the Azusa Seventh-Day Adventist
' Church, requesting permission to solicit funds for medical,
educational and welfare work, by Christmas caroling during
the period from,December 1st to 25th.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the request be referred to the
Police Department with power to act.
A letter was received from the U. S. Department of Agriqul-
ture Forest Service, extending congratulations for the
City's display at the 1961 Los Angeles County Fair in
Pomona.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this letter be filed.
A letter was received from the Girl Scout Council of East
San Gabriel Valley, requesting waiver of license for sale
of cookies from February 9th through 28th, 1962.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that this request be granted.
The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for Resolution
' from,State Controller, designating the title of the offi-
cial or officials now responsible for Annual Street Report.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the
City Administrator for investigation, and tabled until next
meeting.
Ltr. San Gab.
Acad. req.
permission
sale of
peanuts &
cookies by
Azusa students
(granted)
Req.solicit-
ing by
Christmas
caroling by
Azusa 7th -Day
Adv. Church
(referred to
P.D.)
Congrat.from
U.S.Dept.of
Agric.Forest
Serv. re:
County Fair
display
Ltr. req.
waiver lic.
Girl Scout
Council
cookie sale
(granted)
Req. Res.
fr. State
Controller
re: Street
Report
(referred to
Admin.until
next mtg.)
An invitation was extended to Council from Azusa Unified Recep.for
Council of Parents and Teachers to a reception honoring Dr. Dr.& Mrs.
and Mrs. Hilton Bell on Monday, October 16th, from 7:00 P.M. Bell
until 10:00 P.M., at the Azusa Woman's Club.
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Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4250
Bills &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- Req.
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
' Moved by Councilman Johnson that the Resolution be amended
to delete the monthly mileage allowances. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Johnson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4250.
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C11 Inasmuch as the City Attorney, in his letter of October 2,
1961, re Conditional Use Permit for Quarter Midget Race
Track, recommended the practice of taking testimony under
m oath, it was
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Moved by Councilman Johnson, in all secondeuor advertised be taken
public hearings before this Council and any Hoard or Com- under oath
mission of the City of Azusa, that the policy of the City in Public
be established that all testimony be taken under oath, Hearings
which oath could be administered at one time to all parties
testifying.
ncilman McLees Testimony
and unanimously carried that
' Relative to the property at First and Virginia, the former Re: clean -
site of the Azusa Quarter Midget Racetrack, Councilman up of prop.
Johnson stated that the property needs cleaning up, as 1st & Virg.
tires and other debris have been piled there.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the City Forces clean up the
property at First and Virginia, the former site of the
Azusa Quarter Midget Racetrack.
Also relative to the former site of the Quarter Midget
Racetrack, it was
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Mayor Ortuno and
unanimously carried that the City Administrator determine,
by contacting each Department, if there is any foreseeable
use for the property at the southwest corner of First and
Virginia, and, if none, that the property be advertised
for sale or lease.
Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn,
City Admin.
to determine
use for prop.
at 1st and
Virginia
Time of adjournment: 9:31 P.M.
De ty ity'Clerk
Adjourn
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