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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 4, 1962 - CC1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 393 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 to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Joe R. Nichols, Edgewood Methodist Church. Call to Order Invoca- tion Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, - Roll Jackson, McLees, Ortuno Call Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administra- tor Caswell, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller With no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of May 21, 1962, App.Min. were approved as written. 5/21/62 The Hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on the peti- tion for zone change from R -lc to R-3 on property with 330 ft. frontage on the east side of Cerritos Avenue, south of Little Dalton Wash, being Lots 8 and 9, Block I, Subdivision No. 1 of Azusa Land & Water Co., zone change petitioned by Mrs. Ruth McKinlay. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publica- tion of Notice of Hearing and list of property owners who had been notified of the hearing, and stated that the zone change had been recommended by the Planning Commission, according to the analysis submitted. ' With no written communications having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this proposed zone change, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the Ordinance required to complete this zone change. The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on the amend- ment to the Municipal Code relating to property development standards and regulations for a "C -M" (Commercial and Light Manufacturing) Zone. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of Notice of Hearing, and stated that no communications had been received concerning the proposed C -M zoning. The following persons appeared before Council in protest to zone change aforementioned: Mr. Austin J. Abdelnour, 240 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, who stated he wished to go on record to ask the Council to go into a more extensive survey to ascertain results of C -M ' zoning in other cities. He also said he believes that manu- facturing should be kept out of commercial areas, and that C -M zoning is not a good mixture. Mrs. Marie Purcell, 520 W. Arrow Highway, Covina, who stated she is a real estate broker and is against this zone change. Mrs. Purcell also stated that is the spokesman for several property owners in the area proposed to be zoned C -M and who protest the C -M zoning. She submitted two letters, one from Laura and Bruce Willich, and one from Vilma Drever, which letters the City Clerk read in full and are on file in the City Clerk's office. Pub.Hrg. re: zone Chan a to R-3 E.S. Cerritos, south of Little Dalton Wash) - McKinlay Pub.Hrg. amending Mun. Code re: prop. develop. standards for C -M Zone (referred to Plan. Comm. for study in wording of Amend- ment) 394 F L GITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Mr. Angelo Aranguren, 523 E. Arrow Highway, -Azusa, addressed Council to protest the proposed C -M zoning because of the deep lots in the area. With no other written communications have been received and no other person in the audience wishing to be heard in regard ' to this proposed amendment to the Municipal Code on property development standards and regulations for a C -M zone, it was Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. After discussion that a C -M zoning would have no effect on any specific piece of property at present, and that consid- eration is being given to the establishment of a new zone with the definition of same, it was C:. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees t- and urianimously carried that this matter of the proposed L. C -M ?oning be tabled until next Council meeting, as more time is needed to study this new zoning. The,City Attorney suggested that some changes be made in the wording of the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code regarding C -M zoning. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for study in change of word- ing of proposed amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the ' Municipal Code. The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for Public Hearing in regard to the Weed Abatement Program. No newspaper publication of a legal notice being required for this hearing, it was reported that all lots have been posted by the Public Works Department. With no written communications having been re- ceived, and no one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Mr. George Trost, 931 No. Alameda, appeared before Council and complained of the condition of the vacant lot adjoining his property on the east, which lot has no street address but is believed to be between #928 and #934. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Administrator for necessary action. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Protest Hearing on the proposed annexation to the City of certain uninhabited ' territory owned by P. W. Ronald and others, and designated as "Southerly Annexation District No. 45". The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication and stated that a written protest had been received from the Union Bank, Trust Department. The valuation of protest is $10,000, the entire annexation being valued at $89,290. This written protest is on that portion of the proposed annexation which is owned by the Union Bank, who is acting in the capacity of Trustee of the Enoch Chevrolet Co. Profit Sharing Retirement Trust, and the reason given for the protest is that they do not feel it to be in the best interests of the Trust at this time. Mr. Paul W. Ronald, 5541 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council and stated he is in favor of the annexation. 395 Page 2 Pub. Hrg. re: Weed Abatement Protest Hrg. re: Southerl Annex. #45 (Ronald, et _al.) X96 L muj 397 L0 C": Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney a. and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. G. CC Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman m McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4358• Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the fol- 1st Rdg. lowing entitled Ordinance approving the annexation of eer- Ord, approv- ' tain uninhabited territory designated Southerly Annexation ing Southerl District No. 45: Annex. #45 (Ronald, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS et al.) ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE.ANNEXATION OF_. CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEXA- TION DISTRICT NO. 45 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. .. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.re: on Substandard Structure Case No. 50, property at 5525 N. Subst. Str. Clydebank Ave., the legal owner of record being Mr. James Case #50 - Ellis. Council examined photographs and Building Inspec- 5525 N. torts report on this property. The City Administrator Clydebank - presented the affidavit of publication and reported that James Ellis notice of public hearing had been sent by certified mail to the owner. No written communication having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was prepared declaring that the buildings in Res. 4359 - Substandard Structure Case #50 are unsafe and a public Abate. of nuisance, and allowing the owner ninety days within which unsafe bldgs to abate this nuisance. at 5525 N. Clydebank Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution (Sub. Str. entitled: Case #50) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 3 With no other written communications having been received and no other property owner in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this proposed Souther Annexation District #45, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was prepared declaring that a majority protest Res. 4358 had not been made against the proposed Southerly Annexation declaring District No. 45, on property owned by P. W. Ronald, et al. no majority protest has Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: been made against So. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIND- Annex. #45 ING AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (Ronald, et AGAINST SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 45. al.) L0 C": Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney a. and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. G. CC Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman m McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4358• Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the fol- 1st Rdg. lowing entitled Ordinance approving the annexation of eer- Ord, approv- ' tain uninhabited territory designated Southerly Annexation ing Southerl District No. 45: Annex. #45 (Ronald, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS et al.) ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE.ANNEXATION OF_. CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEXA- TION DISTRICT NO. 45 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. .. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.re: on Substandard Structure Case No. 50, property at 5525 N. Subst. Str. Clydebank Ave., the legal owner of record being Mr. James Case #50 - Ellis. Council examined photographs and Building Inspec- 5525 N. torts report on this property. The City Administrator Clydebank - presented the affidavit of publication and reported that James Ellis notice of public hearing had been sent by certified mail to the owner. No written communication having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was prepared declaring that the buildings in Res. 4359 - Substandard Structure Case #50 are unsafe and a public Abate. of nuisance, and allowing the owner ninety days within which unsafe bldgs to abate this nuisance. at 5525 N. Clydebank Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution (Sub. Str. entitled: Case #50) m 1 X99 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN- ING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. . . Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney A communication was presented to Council .from.G. J. Southwick, applicant for On -Sale Beer License at The Village Inn, 6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, requesting that the Council reconsider its protest to the issuance of said license, made by motion of Council at the May 21, 1962, meeting. Mr. Richard Southwick, 6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, appeared before Council and stated he had received a protest from the Azusa Foursquare Church, but it is now his understanding that the Church property has been sold to Mobil 011 Company, and the property will be vacated on July 1st. ' After discussion, it was Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Council reconsider its previous action of May 21st and with- draw the City's protest, directed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control, to the issuance of the on -sale beer license above- mentioned. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Memmesheimer also requested that the above roll call on the motion to withdraw City's protest be included in the letter to Alcoholic Beverage Control. Re: Protest to applic. ABC License at 6262 N. San Gabriel (Withdraw protest) and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. ' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4359. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on Substandard Pub.Hrg.re: C.. Structure Case No. 62, property at 921 N. Alameda (rear build- Subst.Str. Z. ing), the legal owner of record being Miss Ruth Hoag. The City #62 - 921 z. Administrator presented the affidavit of publication and re- N. Alameda X ported that notice of public hearing had been sent by certified (Ruth Hoag) mail to the owner, Miss Hoag. (tabled) As Miss Hoag's attorney is expected to appear before Council with reference to this public hearing, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the public hearing on Substandard Structure #62 be tabled until later in the meeting. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for Public Hearing on Substandard Pub.Hrg.re: Structure Case No. 63 (728 N. San Gabriel) and Case No. 64 Subst.Str. ' N. San Gabriel), property owned by Hardy and Mariam #63 & #64- �724-26 Mirium) Blatchley. 728 N.San Gabriel & The City Administrator stated that the Building Inspector re- 724-26 N. ported that both structures have been demolished and therefore San Gabriel recommended the cases be closed. (Blatchley) Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney (Hrg.closed and unanimously carried that proceedings on Substandard Struc- & proceed. ture Cases No. 63 and No. 64 be terminated. terminated) A communication was presented to Council .from.G. J. Southwick, applicant for On -Sale Beer License at The Village Inn, 6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, requesting that the Council reconsider its protest to the issuance of said license, made by motion of Council at the May 21, 1962, meeting. Mr. Richard Southwick, 6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, appeared before Council and stated he had received a protest from the Azusa Foursquare Church, but it is now his understanding that the Church property has been sold to Mobil 011 Company, and the property will be vacated on July 1st. ' After discussion, it was Moved by Mayor Ortuno, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Council reconsider its previous action of May 21st and with- draw the City's protest, directed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control, to the issuance of the on -sale beer license above- mentioned. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Memmesheimer also requested that the above roll call on the motion to withdraw City's protest be included in the letter to Alcoholic Beverage Control. Re: Protest to applic. ABC License at 6262 N. San Gabriel (Withdraw protest) 400 1 u 4®1 CITY HALL AZUSA9 CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 5 It was also recommended by the Personnel Board that the references of the above three persons be checked prior to appointment. The City Administrator stated that this posi- tion being a Department Head, it is referred to the Council to make the appointment. Mayor Ortuno recommended that the Public Works Committee be appointed to check the recommendations and background of the persons on the Eligibility List, and report back their findings to the Council. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted, and that the Public Works Committee take this under advisement and report to Council. The Planning Commission submitted its report on the pro- There was a discussion of City -Administrator form of City Discussion Comm. on Amend Government and of the Ordinances Nos. 682 and 686. re: City - that this amendment provides better control of health and for boarding Administrator homes of 6 or It was then moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Council- form of City man Memmesheimer that a committee be appointed to study the Government (City Atty. duties of the position of Administrative Officer. (Committee of strutted to prepare the necessary Ordinance based on Ordinance) 5 Council Councilman Jackson then requested an amendment to the above members apptd. motion that the five Council members be put on the Committee, to study which motion was seconded by Councilman McLees and unani- this subs.) mously carried. The original motion that a committee be appointed was ordered carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson McLees, Ortuno n� C„, NOES. Councilmen: None �. ABSENT: Councilmen: None r. x A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Re: C.Garnett stating that on April 16, 1962, the City Employees had elected to elected Calloway Garnett to membership on the Personnel Personnel Bd. Board for the term expiring May 15, 1965. The communica- & H. Daffurn tion also stated that at the regular meeting of the elected Personnel Board on May 8, 1962, the members duly elected Herbert Daffurn chairman of the Board. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that this communication be filed. ' The Personnel Board submitted the following Eligibility Elig. List - List for the position of City Engineer: City Engr. 1. Robert R. Lawrence La Puente (Pub.Works 2. Charles E. Trygg Signal Hill Committee to 3. Eugene Nelson Burbank study & report back to Cncl) It was also recommended by the Personnel Board that the references of the above three persons be checked prior to appointment. The City Administrator stated that this posi- tion being a Department Head, it is referred to the Council to make the appointment. Mayor Ortuno recommended that the Public Works Committee be appointed to check the recommendations and background of the persons on the Eligibility List, and report back their findings to the Council. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted, and that the Public Works Committee take this under advisement and report to Council. The Planning Commission submitted its report on the pro- Report of Pl. posed amendment to safety and fire regulations for boarding Comm. on Amend homes of 6 or less aged persons. The report points out to safety reg. that this amendment provides better control of health and for boarding safety matters, and as far as the Planning Commission is homes of 6 or concerned, it would encourage such amendments. less aged per- sons Moved by Councilman McLees9 seconded by Councilman Cooney (City Atty. and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be in- to prepare strutted to prepare the necessary Ordinance based on Ordinance) health and safety factors. 402 1 40 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 6 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- Res,257 grtgo tion No. 257, granted a variance for a Drive -In Milk Store varofor Drive - at the southeast corner of 5th Street and Cerritos Avenue, In Milk Store petitioned by Nicholas Abdelnour.o (No Abdelnour) Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res,258 grtgo ' Resolution No. 258, granted a Conditional Use Permit .for a Cond,Use Permit boarding home for 15 aged persons, at 600 Wo Paramount at for boarding the southwest corner of Enid Avenue, petitioned by Mrs. home, etc. Grace Confortio (G.Conforti) V,: M G-. e Councilman Memmesheimer offered for its second reading the following Ordinance relating to signs adjacent to Freeways AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD- ING CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS ADJACENT TO FREEWAYS. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Memmeshe.mer, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES. Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees and Ortuno NOES: Councilmen. None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 7070 Ord, 707 re: Signs adjacent to Freeways The Council agreed to table both of the following proposed Ord, re: trees Ordinances for further study and clarification: Ordinance & Ord, re: re: planting, etc., of trees upon City streets, etc., and Pk,& Recoduties Ordinance relating to powers and duties of the Park and (tabled) Recreation Commission, A Resolution was presented changing the effective date of Res. 4360 re: membership in the State Employees' Retirement System, to Change of comply with the City's payroll system. Membership Date in SERS Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CON- CERNING THE CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP DATE IN THE STATE EM- PLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4360, A Resolution was prepared reappointing Robert Kesler to the Planning Commission for the term expiring June 30,1966, Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE- APPOINTING ROBERT KESLER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION° Res. 4361 re- appointing R. Kesler to Planning Comm. 404 10 An Ordinance was prepared and approved by the Police De- lst Rdg. partment, amending the Municipal Code by adding provi- Ord. re: sions relating to trespassing upon posted property, which trespassing was determined to be necessary for the protection of upon posted public health and safety, and in particular for the pro- property tection of water spreading grounds and other sources of the City's domestic water supply against possible pollution. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRESPASSING UPON POSTED PROPERTY. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Mayor Ortuno submitted his recommendation of Councilman Louis G. Memmesheimer for Co -Chairman of the Mayor's Safety Committee. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the Mayor's recom- mendation be accepted. Mayor Ortuno submitted another recommendation that Councilmen Cooney and Memmesheimer and the City Engineer be appointed to a Committee to study the proposed Freeway separations as planned by the State; Mayor further recom- mended that the Planning Commission also appoint repre- sentatives. This procedure would enable the City to be prepared to enumerate conditions under which a Freeway Agreement might be acceptable. Mayor recom. L.Memmesheimer Co -Chairman of Mayor's Safety Committee (accepted) Mayor recom. Cooney & Memme- sheimer, City Engr. & rep.of Planning Comm. to Freeway Study Committee (accepted) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY., JUNE 4, 1962 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer_, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: ' AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4361. A Resolution was prepared reappointing Jens Solem to the Res. 4362 re - Planning Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1966. appointing Jens Solem to Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Planning Comm. M entitled: Li A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE- APPOINTING JENS SOLEM TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno ' NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4362. An Ordinance was prepared and approved by the Police De- lst Rdg. partment, amending the Municipal Code by adding provi- Ord. re: sions relating to trespassing upon posted property, which trespassing was determined to be necessary for the protection of upon posted public health and safety, and in particular for the pro- property tection of water spreading grounds and other sources of the City's domestic water supply against possible pollution. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRESPASSING UPON POSTED PROPERTY. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Mayor Ortuno submitted his recommendation of Councilman Louis G. Memmesheimer for Co -Chairman of the Mayor's Safety Committee. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the Mayor's recom- mendation be accepted. Mayor Ortuno submitted another recommendation that Councilmen Cooney and Memmesheimer and the City Engineer be appointed to a Committee to study the proposed Freeway separations as planned by the State; Mayor further recom- mended that the Planning Commission also appoint repre- sentatives. This procedure would enable the City to be prepared to enumerate conditions under which a Freeway Agreement might be acceptable. Mayor recom. L.Memmesheimer Co -Chairman of Mayor's Safety Committee (accepted) Mayor recom. Cooney & Memme- sheimer, City Engr. & rep.of Planning Comm. to Freeway Study Committee (accepted) TO 7 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 8 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor's recommendation be accepted, The City Administrator presented a request by Police Chief Req. for Milo The City Administrator presented a petition containing 61 names of property owners on the north and south sides of Foothill Blvd., :requesting that Angeleno Avenue be opened through to Foothill Blvd. The City Administrator stated that this would involve a grade separation under the A. T. & S. tracks, and also mentioned that there is currently a provision by the State for available funds of some $5,000,000 per year for participation with Cities and railroads for such a project. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this request be re- ferred to the Planning Commission. A communication was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Association, requesting the City°s cooperation and permission to hang signs announcing the dates of the 1962 Los Angeles County Fair, which will be held from Septem- ber 14th through September 30th, but the signs will not be placed until sometime .in August. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the request of the Los Angeles County Fair Association be granted. The City Administrator presented a recommendation from Benjamin S. Parker, Architect on the new Fire Department Headquarters Building Project, that the Notice of Comple- tion on the new Fire Station be approved and recorded; however, normal follow-up adjustments and corrections are being executed and shall continue to be executed as re- quired during the one year period following the recording date of said Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Notice of Comple- tion on the new Fire Station be acknowledged and approved, and that the same be forwarded for recordation. The City Administrator presented the resignation of Proba- tionary Police Officer Randolph Frazelle, effective June 2, 1962, and of Officer James Hammond (from the Reserve.Corps); also the request :for approval from Police Chief Kendrick of appointment of James Hammond and Abelardo Armenta to the Police Department at step #lo Petition for opening of Angeleno Ave. to Foothill Blvd. (referred to Planning Commission) Req.from L.A. County Fair Assn.to hang signs announc. date of 1962 County Fair (granted) Notice of Com- pletion on new Fire Station (accepted and recordation authorized) Req.approval appt. of J. Hammond & A. Armenta as Police Officers (granted) Kendrick for temporary military leave for Officer Herp Leave of Ab. (from July 22nd to August 5th) and Officer Wilson (from for Police August 11th to August 25th) _ Officers Herp and Wilson Moved by Councilman Memmeshe.imer, seconded by Councilman (granted) Jackson and unanimously carried that the request of Police Chief Kendrick for military leave .for the two Officers be granted, A proclamation was presented to Council, proclaiming that Procl. re: the citizenry of Azusa show its pride in America by fly- "Flying the L� ing the American Flag on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independ- American M ence Day, and on all days of National significance, Flag" tl- a. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the proclamation. The City Administrator presented a petition containing 61 names of property owners on the north and south sides of Foothill Blvd., :requesting that Angeleno Avenue be opened through to Foothill Blvd. The City Administrator stated that this would involve a grade separation under the A. T. & S. tracks, and also mentioned that there is currently a provision by the State for available funds of some $5,000,000 per year for participation with Cities and railroads for such a project. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this request be re- ferred to the Planning Commission. A communication was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Association, requesting the City°s cooperation and permission to hang signs announcing the dates of the 1962 Los Angeles County Fair, which will be held from Septem- ber 14th through September 30th, but the signs will not be placed until sometime .in August. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the request of the Los Angeles County Fair Association be granted. The City Administrator presented a recommendation from Benjamin S. Parker, Architect on the new Fire Department Headquarters Building Project, that the Notice of Comple- tion on the new Fire Station be approved and recorded; however, normal follow-up adjustments and corrections are being executed and shall continue to be executed as re- quired during the one year period following the recording date of said Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Notice of Comple- tion on the new Fire Station be acknowledged and approved, and that the same be forwarded for recordation. The City Administrator presented the resignation of Proba- tionary Police Officer Randolph Frazelle, effective June 2, 1962, and of Officer James Hammond (from the Reserve.Corps); also the request :for approval from Police Chief Kendrick of appointment of James Hammond and Abelardo Armenta to the Police Department at step #lo Petition for opening of Angeleno Ave. to Foothill Blvd. (referred to Planning Commission) Req.from L.A. County Fair Assn.to hang signs announc. date of 1962 County Fair (granted) Notice of Com- pletion on new Fire Station (accepted and recordation authorized) Req.approval appt. of J. Hammond & A. Armenta as Police Officers (granted) 408 Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan submitted a re- Req. for bids quest for approval to advertise for two bids° on asphalt & on trash pick - 1. Annual. asphalt bid; up, to be 20 Trash pick-up for various City buildings and advertised City street containers. (authorized) Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman ne Cooy and nanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on both items, Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan submitted a Recom to recommendation to extend the Fire Alarm System to in- extend Fire clude all City buildings, due to the moving of the Fire Alarm System personnel to the new Fire Headquarters. Superintendent to incl. all Brusnahan stated in his report that the present fire City bldgs, detection system has a central warning alarm located in (Tabled) the Fire Hall and now that the Fire Personnel has moved to the new station, this alarm will be unmonitored during off-duty hours. Therefore, it would seem advisable to ' move the central. warning alarm so as to provide 24 hours surveillance. I:t was agreed by Council that this subject should be studied and taken under advisement,. The City Administrator submitted a request that approval Regoappvlofor be granted for relocating the Personnel Department in a relocation of portion of the old Fire Station, and also for necessary Personnel Dept. funds for repainting and new lighting in the estimated to the old Fire amount of $1,000; this would provide much needed working Station space for the Personnel Department. (Tabled) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 9 Moved by Councilman Meimnesheimer, seconded by Councilman Resignation Jackson and unanimously carried that the resignation of Officer Frazelle Police Officer Frazelle be accepted. accepted It was further moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded Resig.J.Hammond by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that James from Reserve Hammond°s resignation from the Reserve Corps be accepted. Corp (accepted) It was again moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of Police Chief Kendrick for appointment of James Hammond and Abela.rdo Armenta as Police Officers be accepted,, effective on the date they are assigned to duty. The City Administrator presented a request from the Chief Req,appto of of Pnl.i,ce for Council approval of appointment of Officer Mo Strelneck M Martin_ Strelneck as Probationary Sergeant to fill vacancy as Sergeant in ice. in Police Dept., at Step #3, effective June 1.1, 1962 P�D. ;4. (Appt°approved) Moved by Councilman --Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unaninou.sly carried that the above appoint- ment be approved. The City Administrator submitted a request from the Norac Req,from Norac Company, 1700 W. Roosevelt Streets that a portion of Co. to vacate Roosevelt Street west of Motor Avenue be vacated, since portion of the expansion of their plant will require the use of the Roosevelt St. property on both sides,as well as the end of Roosevelt west of Motor Street west of Motor AveTxue, for their needs. Ave, (referred Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme- Planning Comm.) sheimer and unanimously carried that the request of the Norac Company be referred to the Planning Commission. Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan submitted a re- Req. for bids quest for approval to advertise for two bids° on asphalt & on trash pick - 1. Annual. asphalt bid; up, to be 20 Trash pick-up for various City buildings and advertised City street containers. (authorized) Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman ne Cooy and nanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on both items, Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan submitted a Recom to recommendation to extend the Fire Alarm System to in- extend Fire clude all City buildings, due to the moving of the Fire Alarm System personnel to the new Fire Headquarters. Superintendent to incl. all Brusnahan stated in his report that the present fire City bldgs, detection system has a central warning alarm located in (Tabled) the Fire Hall and now that the Fire Personnel has moved to the new station, this alarm will be unmonitored during off-duty hours. Therefore, it would seem advisable to ' move the central. warning alarm so as to provide 24 hours surveillance. I:t was agreed by Council that this subject should be studied and taken under advisement,. The City Administrator submitted a request that approval Regoappvlofor be granted for relocating the Personnel Department in a relocation of portion of the old Fire Station, and also for necessary Personnel Dept. funds for repainting and new lighting in the estimated to the old Fire amount of $1,000; this would provide much needed working Station space for the Personnel Department. (Tabled) 410 �I� CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY. JUNE 4, 1962 After discussion of the need by various departments -for additional space, the Council agreed to table this matter for future consideration. Regarding the Proposed Budget for 1962-63, a copy of which was received by each Council member, it was agreed that' ' budget sessions would commence on Wednesday, Juhe 6th, at - 7000 P.M., in the Civic Auditorium, and then, if necessary, adjourn to the Library Auditorium shortly thereafter because of the Auditorium being committed to the Planning Commission on that night for their regular meeting. The following evenings have been scheduled for the continuance of the study of the Proposed Budget, to open at 7900 P.M.: Friday, June 8th; Wednesday, June 13th, and Friday, June 15th U M t - CI. cc A request was received from the Rainbow Country Club in Azusa for permission to build a 61 x 18" addition, with two small flood -lights attached, to their existing sign on Foothill Blvd. and Pasadena Avenue, the addition to reads "Dining Room and Lounge Open to Public". The City Adminis- trator stated that the present sign is on a parkway area. It was suggested by Council that the City Administrator inquire if the gas station owners would object to this addition, and also request the Rainbow Country Club to submit a sketch of the sign, giving the height from the ground. The tabled matter of Substandard Structure Case No. 62, at 921 N. Alameda, was again brought before Council, having been tabled at the earlier part of tonight's meeting. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the above tabled subject be raised from the table. The City Administrator read the Building Inspector°s report on this Case No. 62, and Council examined the photographs. No written communication having been received and no one An the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed, A Resolution was prepared declaring that the rear building in Substandard Structure Case #62 is unsafe and a public nuisance, and allowing the owner ninety days within which to abate this nuisance. Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF T.HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ' DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived, Moved by.Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. 411 Page 10 Budget Sessions 8June 6th, th, 13th & 15th, at 7000 PoM-) Req. from Rainbow C.C. to add to existing sign on Foothill & Pasadena (referred to City Admin.) Tabled Pubo Hrgo on Sub. Str. #62 - 921 N.Alameda (Miss Ruth Hoag) Res. 4363 Abate,of un- safe bldg. at 921 N.Alameda (Substo St-, .Case #62) 412 413 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Page 11 AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOESs Councilmen: None ABSENT- Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4363, Mayor Ortuno presented a letter from the Azusa Public Ltr, from Library Board re: expenditure of their funds, stating Library Bd. that no payment should be made from the Library Fund re: expendoof without their authorization. funds The City Clerk presented a request from Don McLeod, Mayor Ortuno suggested that the Azusa Civic Center be .flood= Floodlighting auction on 6/9 lighted, and asked Council to take this under consideration. Civic Center ' Mayor Ortuno also asked Council to consider an accountable Req. to adv. 741 No Coney advance of expense money of possibly $750 or $1,000 to the expenses to Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Diamond Jubilee Committee. Diamond Juba to issue a business license in accordance with the City Committee Ordinance. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney(Advance of Re: Ext. of and unanimously carried that ars advance of $1,000 to the $1,000 appvd) to study the request of Western Disposal. Company for a 10- Diamond Jubilee Committee, for accountable expenses, be year extension to the expiration date of their present (report to be approved. made 6/18/62) MMayor Ortuno further suggested that the Council request Req. change t- c1lange of dates of meeting nights of the Diamond Jubilee of Dia. Jub. report will be made at the June 18th Council meeting. Committee, in order to avoid conflict with City Council. Come meeting S meeting nights, dates A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that the Diamond Jubilee Committee be asked to change the dates oftheirmeeting nights, as their present meetings conflict with regular Council meeting nights, The City Clerk presented an application for taxicab Application license, requested by Jerry J. Kri.zman, for operation of for Taxicab present cab company under the name of Azusa Cab Co., License by Covina, Eastland and West Covina Cab Co.; hearing on this Jo Krizman ' application will be set for Monday, June 18th, at 7:30 P.M. (hrgo 6/18/62) Mayor Ortuno presented a letter from the Azusa Public Ltr, from Library Board re: expenditure of their funds, stating Library Bd. that no payment should be made from the Library Fund re: expendoof without their authorization. funds The City Clerk presented a request from Don McLeod, Req. to hold Auctioneer, 1515 So Tenth Ave., Arcadia, for permission auction on 6/9 to hold a Public Auction of all tools, fixtures, etc., at at 10 A.M. by 741 No Coney, Azusa (Viking Marine, Inc., boat builders), D. McLeod, at on Saturday, June 9, 1962, at 10:00 A.M. 741 No Coney (Granted) Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that permission be granted to issue a business license in accordance with the City Ordinance. Councilman Memmesheimer reported that there has not been Re: Ext. of a meeting of the four members on the Committee appointed Western Dispo to study the request of Western Disposal. Company for a 10- Co. contract year extension to the expiration date of their present (report to be rubbish contract, but suggested that possibly this can be made 6/18/62) discussed at the Public Works budget meeting, Councilman ' Memmesheimer informed Mr. Hartuni.an of Western Disposal Company, who was present at tonight's meeting, that a report will be made at the June 18th Council meeting. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Res. 4364 entitled: Bills & Req. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, 4.14 n 1 1 Lt M t - r., S 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Moved by Councilman Memmesheiner, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council; AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheiner, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 43640 Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to June 6, 1962, at 7:00 P.M., for first budget meeting. Time of adjournment: 10:38 P.M. L; 415 Page 12 Adjourn 416 1