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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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
Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any corrections in the Approval
►f:` Minutes of November 6th meeting. Councilman Johnson re- of Min.
cr quested the following correction: On page 11, relative to 11/6/61
t- Transfer of Funds, change "...$299,399 to following funds:
Lam, General Fund, Park & Recreation Fund, and Retirement Fund",
CC to: "...$523,455.85 to following funds: General Fund, Park
& Recreation Fund, Retirement Fund and Water Fund."
With no further corrections, the Minutes were approved as
corrected.
to the flag.
of Public Hear-
Order
Invocation was given
by Reverend Ben J. Paroulek, First
Invoca-
Presbyterian Church.
of Beacon Truck
tion
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Present at Roll Call:
Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson,
Roll
Poppelreiter, in favor of zone change of Arrow
Teasley, Ortuno
Call
Also Present:
City Attorney Williams, City Adminis-
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zone change to "C -M".
trator Caswell, City Engineer Di
(continued
Stefano, Superintendent of Light and
to 12/4/61)
Mr. Kawaratani of Simon Eisner and Associates,
Water Smith, Deputy'City Clerk Torrey
Mayor Ortuno asked if there were any corrections in the Approval
►f:` Minutes of November 6th meeting. Councilman Johnson re- of Min.
cr quested the following correction: On page 11, relative to 11/6/61
t- Transfer of Funds, change "...$299,399 to following funds:
Lam, General Fund, Park & Recreation Fund, and Retirement Fund",
CC to: "...$523,455.85 to following funds: General Fund, Park
& Recreation Fund, Retirement Fund and Water Fund."
With no further corrections, the Minutes were approved as
corrected.
Mr. Austin J. Abdelnour appeared before Council, objecting to
"C -M" zone. He stated that this land is worth saving for com-
mercial use, which he believes has a higher return for the City.
He also stated that residents in this particular area should
have a place to shop in Azusa instead of going over into Covina,
and therefore Azusa should not give away its business district.
Mr. George Kirby, owner of property on Arrow Highway near
Cerritos, appeared before Council and stated that he is in
favor of "C -M" zoning. He also stated that he spoke to several
other property owners who are in favor of this "C -M" zone.
Mr. Gordon Hasty, owner of Hasty Trucking, who lives at 18126
E. Woodcroft, also appeared before Council and stated he has
been occupying 100 feet of property next to the Wash and has
been using it as a parking lot. However, he has been told he
' cannot do this legally and the objection is to the parking of
trucks. Mr. Hasty would like to purchase this property, but
it is of no use to him if he cannot use it as a parking lot
for trucks.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this public hearing be continued to
next regular Council meeting.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for continuance
of Public Hear-
Pub.Hr .
ing on the proposed General (Master) Plan for
the Azusa area.
(cont
One communication was received from Sam Stone
of Beacon Truck
re: Genl.
Wrecking Co.,of Los Angeles, addressed to City
Planner
(Master)
Poppelreiter, in favor of zone change of Arrow
Highway prop-
.Plan
erty between Citrus and Azusa Avenues. Mr. Stone
favored the
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zone change to "C -M".
(continued
to 12/4/61)
Mr. Kawaratani of Simon Eisner and Associates,
Planning Con-
sultants, appeared before Council and reviewed
the proposed
new zoning on Arrow Highway of "C -M", which is
Commercial -
Manufacturing (in between heavy commercial and
light industrial).
Mr. Austin J. Abdelnour appeared before Council, objecting to
"C -M" zone. He stated that this land is worth saving for com-
mercial use, which he believes has a higher return for the City.
He also stated that residents in this particular area should
have a place to shop in Azusa instead of going over into Covina,
and therefore Azusa should not give away its business district.
Mr. George Kirby, owner of property on Arrow Highway near
Cerritos, appeared before Council and stated that he is in
favor of "C -M" zoning. He also stated that he spoke to several
other property owners who are in favor of this "C -M" zone.
Mr. Gordon Hasty, owner of Hasty Trucking, who lives at 18126
E. Woodcroft, also appeared before Council and stated he has
been occupying 100 feet of property next to the Wash and has
been using it as a parking lot. However, he has been told he
' cannot do this legally and the objection is to the parking of
trucks. Mr. Hasty would like to purchase this property, but
it is of no use to him if he cannot use it as a parking lot
for trucks.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that this public hearing be continued to
next regular Council meeting.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961
There was a discussion as to the consideration of bids for
the construction of a 600,000 gallon Steel Reservoir, Water
Transmission Main and Related Work, which had been tabled
until this meeting. It was pointed out by the City Engineer -
that the award has to be made within thirty days of bid open-
ing, which was on October 27, 1961.
It was moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Paul and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to
Pylon, Inc., low bidder, for $86,886, subject to their agree-
ing not to commence actual work or enter upon the property on
Sierra Madre Avenue until Order of Possession of the Van
Ginkel property is obtained, and that the bid bonds be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidders.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation that the
one year residence in the State requirement be waived for
applicants for the position of Police Officer, as requested
by Police Chief Kendrick, in order to obtain more and better
qualified applicants.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel
Board for waiver of one year residence in the State for
Police Officers be accepted.
It was recommended by the Department Heads and the Personnel
Board that the following persons be granted step -raises:
Manuel Alva
Mtce.Man,Street Dept. Step
3
12/6/61
Louis-Helzer
Mtce.Man,Street Dept.
3
12/6/61
Troy Kirkendoll
Mtce.Man,Street Dept.
3
12/6/61
Gordon Portner
Auto -Mechanic (Perm.Status)
3
10/24/61
Richard Crosby
Police Officer
3
12/16/61
Cornelius Flynn
Police Sergeant
3
12/16/61
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the recommendations for step -raises
be accepted.
Relative to the appointment of Committee Members from the
Personnel Board, Azusa Employees Association, and the City
Council, for the purpose of determining the method for future
salary surveys and cities to be considered, the Personnel
Board reported they had appointed Mr. Glenn H. Bashore and
Mr. Sidney Mulligan to represent the Personnel Board.
The Personnel Board also presented a letter from the City
Employees Association, stating that Captain Jerry Warren of
the Police Department, and Mrs. Hilda Eastman, manager of
Light & Water Office, have been appointed as the City
Employees Association representatives for this Salary Survey
Committee, with the first informal committee meeting tenta-
tively scheduled for November 28th.
Mayor Ortuno recommended the appointment of Councilman Paul
and Councilman Johnson as members of this Committee to repre-
sent the Council.
' Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of Mayor
Ortuno be accepted.
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Bids on
600,000
gallon
Reservoir
Re: Waiver
1 -yr. res.
in State for
Police
Officers
(accepted)
Step
Raises
Members
of Salary
Survey
Committee
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961. Page 3
The Personnel Board submitted its decision that the psycholog- Re: Elim.
ical test be eliminated as a requirement for.candidates for the Psycho.
position of Police Officer, as requested by Police Chief Tests for
Kendrick. It -was pointed out that this form of test has not Police
proven to be successful, as 47% of the"candidates who take this Officer
test later prove unsatisfactory and the cost to the City has candidate:
been approximately $1,190. (accptd)
Mr. Glenn Bashore of the Personnel Board appeared before
' Council and stated that there were so many rejects, the
Police Department did not feel these tests were proving out
satisfactorily.
Police Captain Warren stated to Council that many of the
candidates hired from the eligibility list had to be termin-
ated, and he felt the background investigations will show
undesirable mental traits more accurately than the psycholog-
ical tests.
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After a discussion, it was moved by Councilman McLees,seconded
by Councilman Paul and unanimously carried that the decision
t-
of the Personnel Board to eliminate these psychological tests
for Police Officer candidates be accepted.
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It was recommended by the Personnel Board, at the request of
Re:Part-time
the Administrative Office, that eight part-time positions in
positions it
the Recreation Department be classified at hourly rates as
Rec.Dept.
specified. The following are the positions and range:
with class.
& hourly
Recreation Supervisor Range 18
rates
Playground Director 13
(accepted)
Recreation Leader 10
Pool Manager 16
Pool" Instructor Guard 12
Junior Cashier Clerk 10
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Re-creation Helper 1
Lo6ker Attendant 1
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel
Board be accepted.
Mr. H. J. Leland, realtor, of 775 W. Foothill Blvd., appeared Complaints
before Council in protest to flood conditions from the recent re: flood
storm which affected his property at 777 W. Foothill Blvd., conditions
formerly Angel's store. After a discussion about relieving from rain
the situation with curbs and gutters for surrounding property, storm
plus the possibility of building a dike or storm drain, it was
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the City Engineer confer with Mr.
Leland and American Brake Shoe Co., where the situation is
believed to have originated, to investigate and attempt to
alleviate this problem.
Mr. John Fry, of Fry's Market at 1st Street and Azusa Avenue,
appeared before Council with reference to damage to the
market from water running down Azusa Avenue from the Canyon
and over the low curbs into their parking lot, causing sev-
eral inches of water inside the store.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the City Engineer discuss this
matter with the State Highway Department, requesting them
to look over the property owned by Fry Bros. to see what can
be done to alleviate the situation.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961
Dr'. Terrell Root, of Newport Beach, appeared before Council
regarding "Project Alert" and the Anti-Communist School to
be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and stated
he is Chairman for Southern California, to contact area chair-
men throughout all of Southern California. Dr. Root congrat-
ulated the Council for proclaiming December 11th through 16th
as "Project Alert Week", and also offered his congratulations
to Councilman Johnson for her rugged Americanism in expressing
her own opinions. Dr. Root further stated that Project Alert
was formed to give people a chance to express their views and
opinions, and its purpose is to provide information and in-
formation media for our fellow citizens.
Councilman Johnson read a statement in answer to letters she
has received regarding Project Alert, and a copy of Mrs.
Johnson's letter is on file in the City.Clerk's Office.
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Dr.Root
re: -
Project
Alert
It was moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Re: Police
C` Teasley and unanimously carried that a recommendation be made Sergeant
R.:
to the Personnel Board that the requirement standards for require-
CC position of Police Sergeant be changed from 3 years experience menta
to 2 years experience, as previously required.
It was also moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman
Re: New
Teasley and unanimously.carried that another recommendation
`exam for
be made to Personnel Board that -another examination be given
Police
for the position of Police Sergeant, in order that Council and
Sergeant
the Chief of Police have a full certified list.
It was further moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Council-
Re: Class.
man McLees and unanimously carried that recommendation be made
Personnel
to the Personnel Board that the classification for the position
Clerk
'
of Personnel Clerk, as presently established, be reviewed -to
consider the removal of secretarial or routine work, and to
substitute knowledge and previous experience in personnel work.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
Res.225
No. 225, recommends an amendment to the Municipal Code, under
re: Amend.
Section 9230.40, regulating Fallout Shelters.
regulating
Fallout
After a discussion with the City Attorney on the legality of
Shelters
such amendment, it was
(referred
to Plan.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
Comm.)
unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission, and that the City Attorney be requested
to explain his views to the Assistant City Attorney, if pos-
sible, in order to give him assistance in this matter. It
was further moved that the matter of setting the Public Hear-
ing on this proposed amendment be held in abeyance.
The monthly report of the Planning Commission was submitted
P1.Comm.
to Council.
report
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that this report be filed.
The Park & Recreation Commission submitted a request to in-
Park &
struct the Engineering Department to conduct a complete study
Rec. req.
of the traffic and pedestrian flow at the intersection of 5th
for traff-
and Pasadena in an east -west and north -south direction, for
is study
the purpose of determining the need and justification for
at 5th &
traffic control, taking into consideration the proximity of
Pasadena
the public park and school to this intersection.
(referred
_to City
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
Engr.)
unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961 Page 5
conduct such a traffic study and report to the Park & Recrea-
tion Commission, who in turn will report to Council.
Relative to the proposed development of the city -owned prop-
Recom. of
erty at 1st and Virginia, a recommendation was presented by
Park & Rec.
the Park & Recreation Commission that this site should be de-
Comm. for
veloped as a neighborhood park, and a Master Plan for this
develop.of
development was submitted.
1st & Virg.
�� �� �,
as neighbor -
Reverend B. J. Paroulek, a member of the -P-1-Rinning Commission,
hood park
appeared before Council and stated that the Commission is
(c�1
trying to keep such properties from being used by organiza-
tions which are not part of the City, but that the American
Moved by Councilman -Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
Little League of Azusa could use this site as practice areas
when it is not used as a park.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
LY
C., unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Park &
Recreation Commission be accepted.
x The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of October Treas.
x was presented to Council, showing total Bank Balances as of Stmt.
October 31, 1961 -- $408,438.90.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
that further reading be waived. With Mayor Ortuno voting No,
this Ordinance was read in full.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed to pass.by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Councilman Teasley offered for its second reading the following Ord.686
Ordinance entitled: re: Amend.
Mun. Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING re Office
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF CITY ADMIN- of City
ISTRATOR. Admin.
This Ordinance, which stipulates that no Department Head shall
be prohibited from associating with, seeking advice from, or
giving information to any member of the City Council, was read
in full.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the report be filed.
The proposed Ordinance amending the Municipal Code by creat-
Ord. re:
ing the office of Director of Finance, which had been tabled
Dir.Finance
for second reading at the Council Meeting of November 6th,
(failed)
was again presented to Council.
'
Moved by Councilman -Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the matter be lifted from the table.
Councilman Johnson offered for its second reading the follow-
ing Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
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, seconded by Councilman McLees
that further reading be waived. With Mayor Ortuno voting No,
this Ordinance was read in full.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed to pass.by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: McLees, Johnson
NOES: Councilmen: Paul, Teasley, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Councilman Teasley offered for its second reading the following Ord.686
Ordinance entitled: re: Amend.
Mun. Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING re Office
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF CITY ADMIN- of City
ISTRATOR. Admin.
This Ordinance, which stipulates that no Department Head shall
be prohibited from associating with, seeking advice from, or
giving information to any member of the City Council, was read
in full.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961 Page 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINT-
ING ROBERT L. KESLER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that
the 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. 4267.
A Resolution was prepared for transfer of funds amounting to Res.4268
$523,455.85, to cover deficiencies existing in other funds. re: Trans.
of Funds
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANS-
FERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND TO OTHER FUNDS.
The Resolution was read in full.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, 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. 686.
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Councilman Teasley offered for its second reading the follow-
Ord. 687
ing Ordinance entitled:
re: rezoning
prop. of
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
F.H.Parks
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY
(Frank R. Parks).
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that
Lz,
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
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the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 687.
Councilman Johnson offered for first reading the following
1st Rdg.
Ordinance relating to sales and use tax for the usual and
Ord. re:
current expenses of the City:
Sales Tax
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
SALES AND USE TAX.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was prepared appointing Robert L. Kesler to the
Res. 4267
Planning Commission for remainder of the term vacated by A.J.
R.L.Kesler
Downard, which term expires June 30, 1962.
to Plan.
Comm.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINT-
ING ROBERT L. KESLER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that
the 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. 4267.
A Resolution was prepared for transfer of funds amounting to Res.4268
$523,455.85, to cover deficiencies existing in other funds. re: Trans.
of Funds
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANS-
FERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND TO OTHER FUNDS.
The Resolution was read in full.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
Councilman Teasley brought up the question of water con-
servation and stated that at Sacramento the cost is based
upon the number of people to be served, and this cuts pump-
ing cost and water consumption by 5%. Councilman Teasley
requested permission to discuss this proposal with the San
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District in order to get
their reaction.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that this request be granted.
Chief of Police Kendrick submitted a request for confirma-
tion of the probationary appointment of Mary Ann Rosario for
the position of Steno -Clerk in the Police Department at
Step 1 of the salary range, effective November 7, 1961.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that this appointment be ratified.
Req. to
discuss
prop.with
SGVMWD re:
water con-
sumption
(granted)
Appt. of
M.A.Rosario
as Steno -
Clerk in
P.D.
(ratified)
A proclamation was presented to Council, proclaiming Saturday, Procl.re:
December 2, 1961, as "Good Turn Day", as requested by the San Good Turn
Gabriel Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America. Day
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
proclamation for "Good Turn Day".
The City Administrator submitted a proposal from the City's Re: Renewal
auditors, Swenson,Clark and Company, to perform the indepen- of auditors
dent audit for the City for 1961-62 fiscal year, with an in- contract
crease in fees. Inasmuch as the present contract has been (City Admin.
completed, City Administrator Caswell requested the Council's to obtain
wishes whether to renew the agreement with Swenson, Clark addl.prop.)
and Company or to obtain proposals from other firms for the
fiscal 1961-62 independent audit.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to obtain additional proposals from other audit-
ing firms.
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AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4268.
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The City Administrator submitted a request for supplemental
Req. Suppl.
appropriation of $35,552.94 for Zone III Water Project, in
Approp. for
connection with the awarding of the bid for the construction
Zone III
of the reservoir, to cover the costs for this project.
Water Proj.
re: Reserv.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
(granted)
unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The City Administrator submitted a request from the San
Req. from
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.for the name of a
"SGVMWD re:
Council representative to negotiate with the State Water
representa-
L1
Department re: contract for purchase of Feather River Water.
tive
Until further action, the Council designated Councilman
McLees to serve as representative, with Councilman Teasley
as alternate.
Councilman Teasley brought up the question of water con-
servation and stated that at Sacramento the cost is based
upon the number of people to be served, and this cuts pump-
ing cost and water consumption by 5%. Councilman Teasley
requested permission to discuss this proposal with the San
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District in order to get
their reaction.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that this request be granted.
Chief of Police Kendrick submitted a request for confirma-
tion of the probationary appointment of Mary Ann Rosario for
the position of Steno -Clerk in the Police Department at
Step 1 of the salary range, effective November 7, 1961.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that this appointment be ratified.
Req. to
discuss
prop.with
SGVMWD re:
water con-
sumption
(granted)
Appt. of
M.A.Rosario
as Steno -
Clerk in
P.D.
(ratified)
A proclamation was presented to Council, proclaiming Saturday, Procl.re:
December 2, 1961, as "Good Turn Day", as requested by the San Good Turn
Gabriel Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America. Day
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
proclamation for "Good Turn Day".
The City Administrator submitted a proposal from the City's Re: Renewal
auditors, Swenson,Clark and Company, to perform the indepen- of auditors
dent audit for the City for 1961-62 fiscal year, with an in- contract
crease in fees. Inasmuch as the present contract has been (City Admin.
completed, City Administrator Caswell requested the Council's to obtain
wishes whether to renew the agreement with Swenson, Clark addl.prop.)
and Company or to obtain proposals from other firms for the
fiscal 1961-62 independent audit.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to obtain additional proposals from other audit-
ing firms.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961
A letter was received from Kenneth Hahn, member of the Board
of Supervisors, requesting the Council's views on calling a
public election to determine the public's reaction to need
for fallout shelters, suggesting either February 6, 1962, or
June 5, 1962, as election dates,
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Teasley
and unanimously carried that the Board of Supervisors be
notified that the matter of fallout shelters be put on the
ballot in the Primary Election of June 5, 1962,
Another letter was received from the Board of Supervisors,
calling attention to meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission
Studying Reapportionment of the California State Senate, to
be held on Thursday, December 7th, and Friday. December 8th,
in Los Angeles. Councilman Teasley stated that he was .in-
vited to attend the meeting, and also that the League of
California Cities Committee will study this matter.
The City Administrator presented City Engineer Di Stefano's
request to attend Southern Counties Gas Company's Blythe
tour from Thursday, December 7th, through Friday, Decem-
ber 8th, to inspect the facilities which supply gas to this
area.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to the
City Engineer to attend this tour.
The City Administrator submitted a breakdown of .Landscaping
costs for the beautification of the parkway at Sylvan Villa
Trailer Court on South Azusa Avenue, with the following
totals: $415.00 to be borne by the Trailer Court and
$450.00 to be borne by the City.
The Council agreed to approve the estimated costs to the
City and t•o contacting the owners of the Trailer Court for
their approval of their costs and participation..
Notice of Completion of Sierra Madre Avenue sewer extension
was presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that the Notice be accepted and filed.
The City Administrator submitted notice of the East San
Gabriel. Valley Planning Committee meeting, to be held on
Thursday, November 30th, at Orlando's Restaurant in Pomona
Relative to the condemnation proceedings of Mr. Van Ginkel's
property on Sierra Madre Avenue, the City Administrator in-
formed the Council that on November 14, 1961, Mr. Van Ginkel
had been served with legal papers notifying him of the con-
demnation proceedings and the order for immediate possession
by the City,. The actual date for possession is December 4,
1961.,
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Re: Election
on Fallout
Shelters
(agreed on
6/5/62
election)
Notice Mtg.
re: Study
of Senate
Reapportion-
ment
Req. of
City Engr.
to attend
So,Counties
Gas Co.'s
Blythe Tour
(granted)
Report re:
landscaping
costs for
Sylvan Villa
Trailer Ct.
parkway
Not.Compl.
S.Madre Ave.
sewer ext.
Not.Mtg.of
ESGVPL on
11/3o/61
Re: Condem.
Proceed. on
Van Ginkel's
property
A Resolution was presented approving an Agreement and Applica-
tion for installation_ of water main., and fire service with 8"
detector check complete, between the City and Elec:troweld
Steel Products.
Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled:
Res.4269 -
Water Line
Ext.Agmt.
(Electrowelc
Steel Prod.)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR AND APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER
MAIN AND FIRE SERVICE WITH 8" DETECTOR CHECK COMPLETE BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ELECTROWELD STEEL PRODUCTS, AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith presented a request Req. by
for authorization of new classification of Utility Construc- L&W Dept.
tion Record Clerk in the Light & Water Department Utility for new
Construction Office. After a discussion, it was class. of
Util.Con.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and Record
unanimously carried that the City Administrator investigate Clerk
this matter.
The City Administrator presented a
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
from C & M Homes
'
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
lines in
Tract 26356,
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley that
located north of Sierra Madre Avenue.
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and.adopted by
the following vote of Council:
service lines
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded
AYES: Councilmen: Paul, McLees, Johnson, Teasley, Ortuno
in Tr.26356
unanimously carried that the above
NOES: Councilmen: None
be granted.
(granted)
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4269.
V:
A request was submitted by Superintendent of Light & Water
Req. for
Smith for authority to receive bids for purchase of 50'
bids by
Fiberglass Aerial Platform, to be mounted on a truck now
L&W Dept.
owned by the City Light Department. Superintendent Smith
for purch.
stated the specifications for this platform should be Pitman
of 50'Fiber-
or equal,
glass Aerial
Platform
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
(referred
unanimously carried that, finding it impracticable to adver-
to Cit
tise for bids on the Aerial Platform, formal advertising is
Admin
waived, and the City Administrator be directed to procure
the bids.
A request was received from Superintendent of Light & Water
Req. by
Smith for authority to advertise for bids to purchase four
L&W Dept.
'
1/2 ton pick-up trucks. After a discussion, it was
to purch.
four 1/2
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and
ton trucks
unanimously carried that the City Administrator and Superin-
tendent Smith check this matter with the mechanic and bring
back a recommendation at the next regular Council meeting.
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith presented a request Req. by
for authorization of new classification of Utility Construc- L&W Dept.
tion Record Clerk in the Light & Water Department Utility for new
Construction Office. After a discussion, it was class. of
Util.Con.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman McLees and Record
unanimously carried that the City Administrator investigate Clerk
this matter.
The City Administrator presented a
request
from C & M Homes
Req.from
for installation of water service
lines in
Tract 26356,
C&M Homes
located north of Sierra Madre Avenue.
re: install.
service lines
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded
by Councilman McLees and
in Tr.26356
unanimously carried that the above
request
be granted.
(granted)
' The City Administrator reported to the Council that an ease- Report re:
ment for power poles in the vicinity of Pioneer Park will easement req.
not be granted on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue to on N.S. of
serve new tract, as recommended by the Park & Recreation S.Madre Ave.
Commission at the last Council meeting on November 6th.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith be authorized to place power poles as required on the
south side of Sierra Madre Ave., which is city property.
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Departmental
The City Administrator submitted Department Monthly Reports.
Reports
A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce, stating
Re: Proposed
that the Board of Directors opposed the Railway Express -
Closing of
Agency Application.No; 43854 to abandon their local office.
Railway Exp.
The Chamber of Commerce requested that the Council express
Office -
said application and ask that the Public Util-
Ch.Comm.Re-
ities Commission conduct a public hearing in Azusa. Also, in
port
'o,,o,ition'to
the event that the Public Utilities Commission passes favor-
ably on the application, the -Chamber of Commerce recommends
171,
that the present office in Azusa be maintained as an "over-
thelc ounter"office, and that presently existing air express
service be maintained.
Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Chamber
of bommerce be accepted.
The appointment of Steno -Clerk in the Engineering and Public
Re: Appt.
t`
Works Departments, which had been tabled, was again brought
Steno -Clerk
:i
b fore the Council.
for Engr.&
CC
P.W. Depts.
CC
Mrs. Joan McKinney, Personnel Clerk, appeared before Council
and enumerated the varied duties of this position.
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul
and unanimously carried that Council accept the recommenda-
tion of the City Administrator, presented at the last regu-
lar Council Meeting, that this Steno -Clerk position be placed
under the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works,
and that the appointment of Frances Smith as Steno -Clerk be
'
ratified.
A communication was received from Michael Levine & Sons,Inc.,
Ltr. re:
doing business as Angels Supply Co. at 777 W. Foothill Blvd.,
permit for
applying for a permit to hold a going -out -of -business sale
going -out -
beginning November 24, 1961, through December 31, 1961, as
of-bus.sale
they are going out of business at the above location.
(Angels
.Supply) -
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Paul and
(granted)
unanimously carried that the request be granted.
Deputy City Clerk Torrey requested Council determination
Determin.
relative to business license fees for seasonal occupations,
of Bus.Lic.
such as Christmas tree sales and income tax service, plus
fees for
request for consideration of the establishment of a fee for
Seasqnal
drive-in movie theatres.
Occupations
& Drive -In
The Council agreed that business license fees for seasonal
Movie Thea.
occupations should be at the usual annual retail fee, which
is $18.00 for each business employing 5 persons or less and
a fee of $25.00 for each business employing more than 5 per-
sons. It was also agreed that the fee for drive-in movie
theatres should be similar to the fee for motion picture
theatres, i.e., 10¢ per car stall per year.
A request was received.from the American Cancer Society for
Req.Kxempt
'
exempt permit to conduct its annual appeal for funds during
Lie. for
April, 1962.
Fund -Raising
Drive for
Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
Amer.Cancer
unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the
Society
Chief of Police with power to act.
(ref.to P.D.)
Several letters were received, commending the Council for
Ltra, re:
proclaiming "Project Alert Week", December 11th through
Proj.Alert
December 16th, 1961.
Week
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Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul and
unanimously carried that these letters be filed.
Notice was received from
the Department.of Alcoholic Beverage
ABC Not.
Control of application by
Lorraine R. and Roccie J. Schavoni
(Schavoni)
for transfer of off -sale
general license at 138 E. Foothill.
A request was received from
Mt. San Antonio Council of Camp
Req.Exempt
'
Fire Girls for an exempt
license for their annual peanut
Lie. for
sale, to be held in Azusa
from January 12th through 29th,
peanut sale
1962, as has been granted
in previous years.
by Camp
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None and numbered Res. No. 4270.
Fire Girls
Moved by Councilman Paul,
seconded by Councilman McLees and
(granted)
unanimously carried that
permission be granted.
Mr. Maloney appeared before Council on behalf of the Pop Re: Pop
Warner Football San Gabriel Valley Association, stating that Warner
MID the week -end of November 25, 1961, will be Pop Warner Foot- Football
C^ ball Week -End at Citrus College. Mr. Maloney also stated
t- that one team has 10 Azusa students and that four teachers
G- will be honored at this game. He requested that the team be
given an official greeting on the steps of City Hall on
a Saturday, November 25th, at 11:00 A.M., and that as many
Council members as possible be present.
Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.4270
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. 4270.
Moved by
Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley Adjourn
and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 10:33 P.M.
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