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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1962 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above tirr:e ana place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to Order
to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Lloyd Northrup, Azusa Church of
The Nazarene.
Present at Roll C_�11: Councilmen: Merm?esheimer, Cooney,
Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
Also Present: AC -tine City Attorney Newell, City
Aaminiistrator Caswell, Superintendent
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f Liaht & Plater Smith, City Engineer
Lai:rrence, Deputy City Clerk Roehrich.
With no corrections, the Minutes of the adjourned meeting of
October 4, 1962, were approved as submitted.
Invocation
Roll Call
A.ppvi.Min.
10/4/62
The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for continued Public
Hearings on Debt Limit Report and on Protests or Objections
(Resolution of Intention lv'o. 4384), re; Improvement of Pasadena
.Avenue and other streets (Assessment District #1961 - 1911 Act),
the hearings were opened by Mayor Ortuno.
Pub.Hrgs.re:
Impr.Pasaden
Ave.,etc.-
A.D.JJ1961 -
1911 Act
(cont.)
After discussion; it was moved by vou'n:: Tan Memmesheimer,
Seconded by Councilman Cooney and unaniiTmusly carried that these (Cont.until
hearings be continued until the first Council meeting in Jan.7 mtg.)
January.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for a Public Hearing
on proposed Zone Change from "C-2" to "C-3" on property on
'the northeast corner of Arrow Highway and Cerritos Avenue,
ovmed by Martin Anenber'g, the hearing was opened by Mayor
Ortuno. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Notice of Public Hearing, together with an
analysis and recommendation for said zone change by the
Planning Commission, conditional to the dedication of Cerritos
Avenue tc its full 80' width (20' of dedication is required)
and the installation of curbs and gutters.
Mr. A. A. Zimrnevrnan, 5820 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles appeared
before Council in favor of the zone change.
No written communication having been received, and no other
person in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, it
was
Moved. by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
The City Planner explained to Council that Mr. Anerbers, t'
owner, has agreed the City needs 20' more of dedication along
Cerritos and has also agreed at this time that the zone change
to "C-3" be made effective upon the record of dedication.
It
was
the consensus,
of Council
that the
Ordinance
be introduced
but
not
passed until
after the
dedication
has been
made.
Moved by Councilman M3Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the necessary
Ordinance for rezoning Mr Anenberg's property to "C-3".
Pub. Hrg.
Zn.Chg. to
C-3 (NE cor.
of Arrow
Highway &
Cerritos
Ave.) M.
Anenberg
Tile hour of 7:30 P.M. being the tirr:e set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.re:
on Proposed Amendments to the Azusa General Plan Circulation Psaend. to
Element, being specific proposals to relocate general alignment Genl.Plan
of certain streets and highways,, the 'rearing was opened by Circulation
Mayon Ortuno. A drawing of the revised plan was on exhibit Element
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for Council and audience to study. The Deputy City Clerk
presented the Affidavit of Proof of.Publication of Notice
of Public Hearing, together with an analysis and recommendation
by the Planning Commission that Master Plan of Highways be
adopted.
No one in the audience wishing to speak on this matter and
no communications having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman McLees,.seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The Deputy City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. H. J. Leland
of Leland Realty Company, requesting permission to appear
0C before Council as agent for J. W. Belcoe, in protest to weed
�r abatement charges for clearing weeds and debris from two lots
on the North Side of' Foothill Blvd., at Coney Avenue, being
GL portion of Lot #43, Subdivision #2, Azusa Land and Water Co.
X A recommendation was presented from the Superintendent of
Public Works that this protest be denied, as he feels that the
charge of $45.00 per lot is reasonable considering the size
of lots, amount and type of debris, and actual time involved.
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Mr. Lelan..d appeared before Council and presented pictures of
the lots before the weeds were cleared.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the protest
of weed abatement charges be denied.
As requested, Mr. John. J. Chapman, Attorney, residing at
409 E> 11th Street, Azusa, appeared before Council as a
representative of Coral Investment Corporation. Mr.Chapman
stated the owners have modified the plan of proposed
apartments to one story, with 48 units, on property on East
Side of Azusa Avenue between 13th Street and Sierra Madre
Avenue, subject to zone change. Mr. Chapman asked Council
to consider this new plan and that the zone change be granted
upon the condition that the owners strictly comply to their
submitted neva plan.
The following persons appeared before Council in protest to
change of zone and to the building of apartments in this area:
Mr. Robert Smith
Mr. Geo. Molina
Mr, Glen Hart
Mrs. L. Bierbower
Mrs, Robert Smith
Mrs. Milia Boczar
Mr. Dale Richins
Mrs. Mary Droegemeyer
Mr. Jess Watkins
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H.J.Leland
(agent for
J.W.Belcoe)-
protest of
W.Abate.Chgs.
(denied)
Coral
Investment
(Atty.Chapmaa
appeared
before
Council
1235 N. Alameda, Azusa
301 E. 13th St., Azusa
1219 No. Pasadena Ave., Azusa
1109 No. Alameda Ave..a Azusa
1235 N. Alamda Ave.,
1218 N. Alameda Ave., Azusa
1129 N. Alameda Ave., Azusa
1205 I1. Alameda Ave., Azusa
1325 N. Soldano, Azusa
Mr, J. Pansiti, of Coral Investment Corporation, and Mr. Leo
Nasser, 1131 N. Sunset, appeared before Council in favor of
this requested zone change.
Moved by Councilman McLees that this item be referred to the
City Attorney.
Councilman McLees reconsidered and stated he wished to with-
draw the motion.
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It was suggested by the Council that the petitioner consult
with the City Attorney on possible resubmittal of R-3 zoning
request. No action taken.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for continuance of
Public Hearing on Substandard Structure Case No. 75, property
at 1038 No. Sunset Avenue, the 'present owner being a Mr. George
B. Taussig, the hearing was opened by TSayor Ortuna. .
The City Administrator stated that he, Building Inspector whisler,
Mr. N. Taylor and Mr. Taussig visited the substandard structure
in question and viewed the inside of the building. Mr Whisler
indicated his request to Mr. Taussig, who expressed his desire
to cooperate and to do what is necessary for abatement of any
defects in the structure.
Mr. Thomas J. Mulligan, 1044 N. Sunset, appeared before
Council, stating that the debris outside of the building at
1038 N. Sunset has not been cleaned up, although he was told
C^ Mr. Taussig has been informed of this request.
The City Administrator stated he would notify Mr. Taussig that
the debris be removed immediately.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 2814, approved Sierra Madre Avenue as a secondary highway
on the County Master Plan of Highways.
Notice was also givers that the Planning CorcYni s.on,• by
Resolution No. 285, requested the County Regional Planning
Commission to consider the extension of Newburgh Street
through to Cerritos Avenue, in connection with Tentative
Tract 27585.
Notice was further <a.lv'en that.
Resolution No. 286, ':.nits ted
Ordinance to permit lend uses
(other than agriculture-.) only
Permit procedure.
the Plann-ing COudaission, by
an turendment to the Zoning
in the Water Conservation Zone
through the Conditional Use
Res. 284 -
a.ppvg.Sierra
Madre Ave.as
secondary
_ighway
es. 285 -
req.Co.Reg.
Pl.Comm.to
consider ext.
Newburgh St.
to Cerritos
Ave.
Res. 286 re:
land use in
Water Conserv.
Zone (other
than agric.)
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
Res. 4418 -
entitled:
Abate. of
Sub. Str.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMIN-
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ING AND DECLARING,THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE
1038 No.
BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE
Sunset
'ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheirr-er, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted, Resolution passed
and adopted by the followi::g vote of Council:
AYES. Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4418
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 2814, approved Sierra Madre Avenue as a secondary highway
on the County Master Plan of Highways.
Notice was also givers that the Planning CorcYni s.on,• by
Resolution No. 285, requested the County Regional Planning
Commission to consider the extension of Newburgh Street
through to Cerritos Avenue, in connection with Tentative
Tract 27585.
Notice was further <a.lv'en that.
Resolution No. 286, ':.nits ted
Ordinance to permit lend uses
(other than agriculture-.) only
Permit procedure.
the Plann-ing COudaission, by
an turendment to the Zoning
in the Water Conservation Zone
through the Conditional Use
Res. 284 -
a.ppvg.Sierra
Madre Ave.as
secondary
_ighway
es. 285 -
req.Co.Reg.
Pl.Comm.to
consider ext.
Newburgh St.
to Cerritos
Ave.
Res. 286 re:
land use in
Water Conserv.
Zone (other
than agric.)
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Notice was also given that Lila Planning Commission, by Res. 287 re:
Resolution No. 2d(, i.niti:bed proceedings to consider the adopt.of Co.
adoption of the County residential parking requirements in res.pk.g.req.
the City. in City
Notice eras farther given that the Manning Commission by Rea. 288 re:
Resolution No. 288, initiated zone change procedure from zone change
"R -le" to "C-2" on a portion of property on Citrus Avenue from R. -lc to
north of Gladstone Sr eet, owned by Iral Roller. Due to C-2 on Citrus
error in the notice of the Planning Commission., which stated no. of
that the property lies cn Cerritos Avenue and which will be Gladstone -
corrected to Cirtus Avenue„ another hearing to be set by the Iral Roller
Planning Commission.
Councilman McLeea offered fc•r recond reading the following Ord.721 re:
Ordinance entitled: Lot Subdivisions
AN ORDINANCE OF TfiS CITY CTli". Ci.L OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND -
00 ING CERTAIN PROVISIONS O, rro E A/USA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
en TO LOT SPLITS AND SGK IVI:iONS>
GL Moved by Councilman McLeeA, sec.,)nd.�d by Council -man Cooney
and unanimously c-xrried that further reading be waived.
Moved by C. un cilrar. MoLees, s---oonded by Councilman Cooney
that the Oras.nance be adoote.. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES °
Councilmen: Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortun_o
NOES:
Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
Cour:ci.imen: None and numbered Ordinance 721.
Councilman Nammesheimer offered for second reading the
2nd Rdg.Rev.
'
following Ordinance entitled:
Ord. re:
City Admin.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
(failed)
AMENDING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF 'Pr:E AZUSA MUNICIPAL, CODE
RELATING
TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
Moved by
Councilman Metnmeshei:cer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by
Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the
Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed to pass by
the following vote of Council.:
AYES:
Councilmen: Cooney, McLees
NOES:
Councilmen: Merunesheimer, Jackson, Ortuno
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None
An Ordinance was presented, amending Section 3200.64 of the let Rdg.Ord.
Municipal Code by the addition of a stop intersection Ott - `''op
Coney Avenue at Bayless Avenue. _:,tersection
at Coney and
Councilman Meramesheimer offered for first reading the Bayless Aves.
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING SECTION =200.64 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
STOP INTERSECTIONS.
i+loved by Councilman Meruneshe imer, seconoed by Councilman 1st Rdg.Ord.
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. rezoning
Anenberg prod
An Ordinance was presented rezoning Martin Anenberg's property to C-3 (N,E.
on the North East corner of Arrow Highway and Cerritos Avenue, cor.Arrow Hw+
to "C-311, & Cerritos A•
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CITY HALL A.ZUSA., CALIFOI?NIA MON AY, DECED'B�3R 3, 1962 Page 5
Councillrlan Memirteshelme`_` ofT.:red for first reading the follow-
ing Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE Cl_'...'' : OUNC:IL OF TILE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL C 'c TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY.
(P.nenberg) .
Moved by Councilman Me:.Lrz:esheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanirtcusly carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution F;as uresented, denying a request by Coral Res�4419 -
.
Investment Co. for change of zone to n.: -2u n and R -3a upon denying req.
property on the South side of Sierra Madre Avenue and East for zone
side of Azusa Avenue north caf i3th Street. change to
C•-2 and R-3
Ccunci,lman Memmesheimer offer:d the following Resolution (Coral Inv.
entitled: Co.)
pp A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING
M A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE. ( Coral Investment Corr•.pany )
Moved by Councilman Memrae Shelm.er, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that t::e Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Mleipjneshelmer, Cooney, Jackson
NOES: Councilmen: 101PLees, urtuno
ABSENT. Councilmen; None and numbered. Resolution 4419.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Meramesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NCr`S. Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4420.
It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Res. to be
Cooney and unanimously carried that similar Resolutions be
oar spared
prepared for both the Azusa High :School. Azte- Lard and
Drill Tewin. The Resolution comraendi.hg the Aztcc Bannd ihould AzusanH.S.
include Ross Davie and the mothers who participated in the Azusa H. S,
Band and
success of the Barad; also that a Certificate of Appreciation
Res. for
be sent to the Band and to the Drill Team.
Azusa H, S.
Drill -Team
A Resolution was prepared, declaring that proceedings have Res. 4421
been initiated re: Southerly Annexation District No. 41 initiating
SRevised), setting date of 1/21/63 fuY' Protest Hearing Annex. #111
�prcperty of Lusti;_e'r and portion of Ott's property)• (Revised) -
Lustiger,
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: et al.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZ?rSA DECLAR-
ING THAT. PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO A'NN'EX TO SAID. CITY CE.RTAI.N UNINHABITED
A Resolution was presented, commending
the Azusa High School
Res. 4420 -
Aztec Football Team upon the completion
of a successful
comending
season,
Azusa H.S.
'Football
Councilman McLees offered the following
Resoiutior. entified:
Team
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA COMMEND-
ING THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL AZTEC FOOTBALL
TEAM.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Meramesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NCr`S. Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4420.
It was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Res. to be
Cooney and unanimously carried that similar Resolutions be
oar spared
prepared for both the Azusa High :School. Azte- Lard and
Drill Tewin. The Resolution comraendi.hg the Aztcc Bannd ihould AzusanH.S.
include Ross Davie and the mothers who participated in the Azusa H. S,
Band and
success of the Barad; also that a Certificate of Appreciation
Res. for
be sent to the Band and to the Drill Team.
Azusa H, S.
Drill -Team
A Resolution was prepared, declaring that proceedings have Res. 4421
been initiated re: Southerly Annexation District No. 41 initiating
SRevised), setting date of 1/21/63 fuY' Protest Hearing Annex. #111
�prcperty of Lusti;_e'r and portion of Ott's property)• (Revised) -
Lustiger,
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: et al.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZ?rSA DECLAR-
ING THAT. PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO A'NN'EX TO SAID. CITY CE.RTAI.N UNINHABITED
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CA%T_F'ORidIA MONDAY.. -DECEMBER 3, 1962 Page 6
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEr53?' AND DESIGNATED ;.THERLY ANNEXA-
TION DISTRICT N0. 41 (FW. ---- D)°.
Moved by Councilman McLee seconded by Cou :.!man Cooney
and unanimously carried t.: further readin )e waived.
A:ovea by Councilman MI -Lees, seconded by Cou: lman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution :sed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
' AYES: Councilmen: Merranesheimer, Cooney, cson, McLees
Ortuno
NOES: Counoilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Reso-lution 4421.
The City Administrator informed Council that i1r. M. B. Appraiser's
Costello, the appraiser retained to report on the value of report on
the 75' x 140' lots on Alameda Avenue, has established a 3 lots on
valuation of $12 500 for these three lots, for which the Alameda Ave.
pp owner is asking $25,OCO.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mernmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the City make an offer of $12,500
for all 3 lots.
Moved by Councilman Memaiesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that condemnation proceedings
be started on i:h1s property if the offer of $12,500 is
refused.
It was reauested by the City Administrator that the Council Req.for
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Merareesheimer and unanimously carried that the request be
denied.
A report was received from the Fire Prevention Bureau that Report re:
the exits at the Azusa Theatre were checked during the Azusa Theatre
evening performance on November 28, 1962, and all exits were exits
found to be unobstructed and all exits lights on. The City
Administrator notified Council that the Azusa Theatre is
now closed for remodelling. No action taken.
A report was submitted by the City Administrator that the Report on
approve
the purchase of gasoline for the City through the
purchase of
price of $250 for sale of this property to the City.
County
of Los Angeles Purchasing Department which would
gasoline thru
'constitute
As the
a total saving of $1,125 for 65,000 gallons.
current agreement for gasoline expires on the last
L.A.Co.
Purchasing
day of
February, 1963, negotiations with the County can
Dept.(denied)
the City submit an offer of $100 for this property on Palm
be made
beforehand, if approved by Council.
Drive, arid, if offer is rejected, that the City wait another
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Merareesheimer and unanimously carried that the request be
denied.
A report was received from the Fire Prevention Bureau that Report re:
the exits at the Azusa Theatre were checked during the Azusa Theatre
evening performance on November 28, 1962, and all exits were exits
found to be unobstructed and all exits lights on. The City
Administrator notified Council that the Azusa Theatre is
now closed for remodelling. No action taken.
A report was submitted by the City Administrator that the Report on
owner of Lot 11, Tract 14540 (Palm Drive), has indicated a
offer to sell
price of $250 for sale of this property to the City.
prop. on
ry. A ive
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheime:r,
to City
seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that
the City submit an offer of $100 for this property on Palm
Drive, arid, if offer is rejected, that the City wait another
year before making further negotiations.
'The
City Administrator, notified Council of City Attorney
Williams' for to to Supreme
Req. by
request authorization, write the
City Atty.
Court, asking them to review the Public Utilities Commission
to write
decision with regard to the Metropolitan Transportation
Sup.Ct. re:
Authority, in the hope that the•Supreme Court will review
decision of
the decision and forestall the jurisdiction of Public Utili-
PUC - Metro.
ties Commission being exercised over municipally owned
Tra,nsp.
utilities.
Authorit
(granted
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CITY HALL AGO:�r'.., "'T.T 'i:i�V.T_A itiiOI DAY, nE:C <i'_BEri 3, ii)
Moved by Councilman C•-ocney, s,econded, by Counci?r::;..n Jackson
�,
and unanimously car:c�i.ed tr:= � 4 -he r°aguest of t'-_� City Attorney
be granted.
The City Administrator, eta, that tile City i -orney has
requested authorization to _.newer the suit to recover money
allegedly due a sub -contractor re: Pylon, Inc., and to
deposit with the Court the swm of X5009 which amount has
been withheld from final payment to Pylon, Inc.
Moved by Couneilirta,ri Mammesneimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously :tarried that the request of the
City Attorney be granted.
A report was received from the Sup er inte rident of Public
Works re: condition of parkway on Gladstone Street from
Pasadena to Cerritos Avenues, stating what is necessary to
improve this parkway anti the cost involved.
Cr After discussion, it was moved by Council:rian Cooney, second-
ed by COunci.lman that this reoort be referred
to the Planning Commission. Motion carried by the following
m vote of Council.
AYES: Ccuncil,,!o : ,s Cooney, McLeles, Jackson
NOES: Ccwicil.san: O:r'tuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: intone
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A communication was 'toe::v d from the CY:ief of Police,
notifying Council that Baker's Tacos, 353 E. Foothill Blvd.
has been an attractive nuisance since 1958, due to the
aggravated disturbances and criminal activity by persons
loitering at this location. As this activity is not in
the best interest of the City and as it appears the
management is unable or unwilling to control the persons
using the parking area, the Chief of Police requested that
a hearing be,conducted on this matter as to whether or not
this business license should be re,ioked, as provided by
Section 6148 of the Municipal Code.
Moved by Council -man Memaaesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimousi.y carried that the City Attorney write
Mr. Baker, the owner of Bake. -Is Taco,:, informing him of the
next action by the City in the event he fails to insist that
Mn Comstock, the licensee, cooperate with the City, giving
him 15 days notice and pointing out specific items that the
Chief of Police desires for correcting the nuisance.
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Req.by City
Atty. to
answer suit
re: Pylon,Inc.
& to deposit
with Ct. amt.
withheld from
final paymt.
Supt.Pub.,Vks.
report re:
condition of
pkway on
Gladstone,
bet.Pasadena
& Cerritos
Police Chief
req, for
hrg, on
revocation
of license
for Baker's
Tacos
The City Engineer presented a copyof a Record of Survey
Mao re: 600,000 gallon reservoir site, with the recommendation
that this map be accepted and authorization be granted for
recordation with the County Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Memmeshelmer and uriani<r,ously carried that the Record of
Survey Map for the bOO,000 gallon Reservoir site be accepted
and authorization be granted for recordation.
The City Admisiistrator requested Council approval for a water
line e.asemerit frain Azusa Avenue east to the alley In the
700 block, which is now a parking lot, subject to the special
condition that the City will agree tc r:>lvcate the water line
promptly in the event construction is dasir'ed on this
property and it is found that the water line lying within the
easement interferes with such construction.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Merrmesheimer,
seconded by Councilman Cooney that approval be grant -d for
this water line easement subject to the special condition.
City Engr.
req, for
recordation
of Record of
i=ey Map
re:600,000
gal.
Reservoir
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Superintenaent of Light & Water Smitn requested approval and Agmt, for
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA •`iONDAY, DECEMnER 3, 1962
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The City Administrator presented a recommendation from
Req. to
Go
�� f Light & Water Smith to change billing
SuperintendentupeSuperintendento
change
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method on rubbish and/or garbage collection fees from annually
billing
%
to bi-monthly in the area where electricity is not furnished
fees on
44to
by the Light. & Water Department. Mr. Smith :.gated the rate
rubbish
of collections would be considerably better under bi-monthly
coll.fees,
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billings to occupant rather than annual billings in the name
sub.by Supt.
of customer. .
of L&W
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that approval be granted for change
in billing procedure on rubbish collection fees, and that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
Ordinance.
Req. for
Superintenaent of Light & Water Smitn requested approval and Agmt, for
A letter was received from the City Employees Association,
requesting that the Council consider declaring Christmas Eve
day, December 24th, as a holiday, as it falls on Monday this
year and President Kennedy has declared that all Federal
offices will be closed on ;.his day.
Councilman Memmesheimer remarked there has been a statement
from Sacramento that in the event that California is properly
claimed the largest state in the Union, Governor Brown was
going to declare this date a legal holiday. It was agreed
by Council that the City await Governor Brown's decision as
to this date beim desla_•ed a legal holiday, in which ca:_
the City would be bound to so declare it. It was suggested
that this item be continued at the next Council meeting. No
action taken.
'The Deputy City Clerk notified Council cf the receipt of an
appeal to the Planning Commission's recommendation denying
zone change to "C-2" of property on Vernon Avenue north of
Gladstone Street, requested by Fran_ D. Stone, and that a
hearing before Council on this appeal ha3 been set for
December 17, 1962.
Req. for
consid. 12/24
as a holdiay
this year,
sub.by City
Empl. Assn.
Appeal to
denial to zone
chg.to C-2 -
Frank D. Stone
(hrg.12/17/62)
The City Clerk s Office has received a requ:st by the: Req.for Release
purchasers of Amagrande property located at 620 Gladstone from Covenant
Street,.for a release from a Covenant, dated August 26, by purchasers
1958, establishing property as "M -l" zone, which property of Amagrande
has now been zoned "C-3" under Ordinance No. 715. property
authorization for signatures re: Agreement for limited
Lim.Memb.
membership of the Joint Pile Committee, Mr. Smith also
in Joint
Go
stated that the new classification of Estimator now being
Pole Com.
M
prepared, would be of assistance with extra work involved
(author.
%
besides keeping Light & '.later records.
for Mayor
44to
sign)
Moved by Councilman Cocnery, seconded by Councilman McLees
CO
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Joint Pole Committee
Agreement, Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Counei.lmc-nB 141r'nSne h irr,er'y Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: 'Jackson
ABSENT: Councilman: None
The City Administrator stated he received a request from the
City Engineer for authorization to arrange for soil test data,
Req. for
to be supplied by the Los Angalea County Road Department under
Soil Test
'terms
of the present agreement, for Cerritos and Vernon Avenues,
up to an estimated maximum cost of $700. This data is needed
Data for
Cerritos
for preparing street improvement plans for these two streets.
& Vernon
Aves.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
(granted)
and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to
arrange for this soil test data., as requested.
A letter was received from the City Employees Association,
requesting that the Council consider declaring Christmas Eve
day, December 24th, as a holiday, as it falls on Monday this
year and President Kennedy has declared that all Federal
offices will be closed on ;.his day.
Councilman Memmesheimer remarked there has been a statement
from Sacramento that in the event that California is properly
claimed the largest state in the Union, Governor Brown was
going to declare this date a legal holiday. It was agreed
by Council that the City await Governor Brown's decision as
to this date beim desla_•ed a legal holiday, in which ca:_
the City would be bound to so declare it. It was suggested
that this item be continued at the next Council meeting. No
action taken.
'The Deputy City Clerk notified Council cf the receipt of an
appeal to the Planning Commission's recommendation denying
zone change to "C-2" of property on Vernon Avenue north of
Gladstone Street, requested by Fran_ D. Stone, and that a
hearing before Council on this appeal ha3 been set for
December 17, 1962.
Req. for
consid. 12/24
as a holdiay
this year,
sub.by City
Empl. Assn.
Appeal to
denial to zone
chg.to C-2 -
Frank D. Stone
(hrg.12/17/62)
The City Clerk s Office has received a requ:st by the: Req.for Release
purchasers of Amagrande property located at 620 Gladstone from Covenant
Street,.for a release from a Covenant, dated August 26, by purchasers
1958, establishing property as "M -l" zone, which property of Amagrande
has now been zoned "C-3" under Ordinance No. 715. property
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Moved by Councilman McLes, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to write the necessary letter or release and for-
ward same to the escrow officer of the United California
Bank as early as possible.
A communication was received from Harry Fishman, doing Req.for addtl.
'A letter was received from Mr. Robert Kesle;^, owner of Azusa Re: Night
Bowl, asking for support in opposing a Bill, to be introduced Harness
at the next session of the State Legislature, re: establish- Racing iri
ment of night harness racing in California. The Council Calif.
suggested that Mr. Kesler ascertain the number of this Bill.
No action taken.
Councilran Jackson asked the status of Gladys' Swap Shop Re: Gladys'
at 5th Street and'Azusa Avenue, as it is nearing the time Swap Shop
limit for this business to vacate the premises. The Busi- 5th & Azusa
ness License Investigator has been instructed to follow
up on this item.
Mr. Herman Boncquet, 1014 N. Orange, appeared before Council Re: Deep
regarding the deep lot situation. Council referred Mr. lot
Boncquet to the Planning Commission members present at this situation
meeting and also the City Planner.
Councilman Memmesheimer• offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- Res.4422 -
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AN -13 DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT Bills & Reqs.
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
'Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
A"_'ES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4422.
business as Franal Shoes, 155 E. Gladstone Street, applying
30 days for
an additional 30 days extension for Going Out of
Going Out of
''or
Business Sale. The first 30 days for this sale beginning
Bus.Sale by
November 2, 1962, had been granted by Council, and this
Franal Shoes
additional request completes the maximum of 60 days as
(granted).
set by the Government Code.
Moved by Councilman Merramesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that permission be granted
for the continuance of the close-out sale for a period,
o1 30 days, commencing December 2, !962, and the applicant
p�
be advised there will be no further extension granted.
C'rJ
%•
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic
ABC Notice
Gi.
Beverage Control of an application for transfer of On -Sale
(Len's Den -
Beer License by Dorothy C. Gowing (Len's Den - 622 E. 8th
622 E.8th St.)
m
Street). No action taker..
A communication was .received from Jerry J. Krisman, of the
Azusa Cab Co.
Azusa-�:Iest Covina -Covina Eastland Cab Company, for permission req.granted
to operate an additional taxicab.
to add addtl.
cab
Moven by Councilman Merrmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Coorey.and unanimously carried that permission be granted.
'A letter was received from Mr. Robert Kesle;^, owner of Azusa Re: Night
Bowl, asking for support in opposing a Bill, to be introduced Harness
at the next session of the State Legislature, re: establish- Racing iri
ment of night harness racing in California. The Council Calif.
suggested that Mr. Kesler ascertain the number of this Bill.
No action taken.
Councilran Jackson asked the status of Gladys' Swap Shop Re: Gladys'
at 5th Street and'Azusa Avenue, as it is nearing the time Swap Shop
limit for this business to vacate the premises. The Busi- 5th & Azusa
ness License Investigator has been instructed to follow
up on this item.
Mr. Herman Boncquet, 1014 N. Orange, appeared before Council Re: Deep
regarding the deep lot situation. Council referred Mr. lot
Boncquet to the Planning Commission members present at this situation
meeting and also the City Planner.
Councilman Memmesheimer• offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- Res.4422 -
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AN -13 DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT Bills & Reqs.
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
'Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
A"_'ES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4422.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Cour_^ilman Memm;e- Adjourn
shei.mer and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment. 9,43 P,M,
City Clerk
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