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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY A.- 1963 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place
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Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order.
Call to
Order
Councilman Memmesheimer spoke,on behalf of the San Gabriel
Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Monte Vista District,
Boy Scouts
as a representative of Judge William M, Martin, District
in attnd,
Chairman,' who was unable to appear, stating that the purpose
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of the Boy Scouts with the Council at this meeting is to show
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the people what scouting does, and the interest of scouting
in public affairs and in City Administration and operation
generally. Councilman'Memmesheimer,also requested that a
member of a scout troop will be permitted to act as a stand-
t
in for each of the Councilmen -and othe'r'.City Officials, and
would be in attendance -for approximately -one hour. Council-
man Memmesheimer thanked Mayor Ortuno'for the opportunity for
the Boy Scouts to be a part of the operation of the City of
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Azusa for Boy Scout Week. - `= ^g •i"` '
Mayor Ortuno expressed ,,a. -.-p ensure -to see the Scouts'-
,:it;,,,was
parents;att'endirig?<thi's; ;meeting boys, which would
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boost the morale:,of; the•;boa'or,:the}drk they will be expec-
ted to accomplish`, as citizens •6f;?oui�: country in the near
future.
Scout Ron Elethorpe,"as Actingf-Mayor;",led,in the salute to
Salute to
the flag.
the Flag.
Invocation was given'by Rev. Milton Sanders of the First
Invocation
Baptist Church..'
Present at Roll'.Call:- Councilmep: Memmesheimer, Cooney,
Roll Call
Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer
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Lawrence, Supt. of Light & Water Smith,
City Clerk Miller
The Minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1963, were unan- Approval of
imously approved as submitted. Minutes
The hour of 7:30 P. M. being the time set for the continued Pub Hr ,
public hearing on a proposed amendment to Article IX, Chapter (Cont.jre:
2 (Zoning Chapter) of -the Municipal Code re: provisions Right -of -
for protection of Right -of -Way on Mapped Highways, the Way on Map -
hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. This hearing had ped Hwys.
been continued from the February 4th meeting at the request
of. the Planning Commission for study of a revised draft of
the proposed amendment. The City Clerk read a communication
from the Planning Commission, which stated that the City
Attorney and Assistant City Attorney having together revised
the Mapped Highways Amendment to their mutual satisfaction,
this revised amendment had now been approved by the Planning
Commission, and submitted for Council consideration.
' No written communications having been received and there
being no person desiring to speak regarding the proposed
amendment, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
The City Attorney made suggestions of a few minor editorial
revisions which would not change the general nature of the
concept of the proposed amendment.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that thg changes suggested by the
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City Attorney be approved, and incorporated in the proposed
Ordinance to be drafted.
The Personnel Board submitted a communication recommending Transfer of
approval of the request of Mrs. Helen Rice, Clerk -Trainee, Helen Rice,
for transfer to the Police Department from the Personnel Clerk -
Office, together with the signed approval of the Chief of Trainee,to
Police, Personnel Clerk and Chairman of the Personnel Police Dept.
Board, in conformance with Civil Service Rules and approved
Regulations.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimol.sly carried that the transfer of Mrs. Helen
Rice, Clerk -Train,•, to the Police Department, as recommended
by the Personnel-joard, be approved.
The Personnel Board submitted the recommended classification
of "Estimator - Light and Water Utility" for Council approval,
under salary range 25.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that this item be tabled until
next'Council meeting for further study.
Classif.of
Estimator
Light &
Water
Utility
(Tabled to
3/4/63•)
The Department Heads and the Personnel Board recommended Step
step raises and/or placing upon permanent status for the Raises
following employees:
Evelyn Sullivan Secy-Steno,Fire Dept. to Step 2 effective
(permanent) 3/26/63
Willie Cain Pump -Operator -Repairman 5 3/1/63
Merlyn Bauman Mechanics Helper 2
(permanent) 3/24/63
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the step raises as sub-
mitted be approved.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
requesting that oral interviews for the position of City
Administrator, scheduled for 3/11/63, be postponed at least
one week, to allow time for the notice of interview to be
received by the many applicants residing out of town or
out of State.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the date for oral inter-
views of applicants for the position of City Administrator
be postponed until Tuesday, March 19, 1963.
The Personnel Board recommended an amendment to the Rules
and Regulations re: medical examinations, due to the fact
that employees are now required to pass a medical examination
prior to piobationary appointment. This amendment would
delete the last two sentences under Rule X. Sec. 77 Page
22), headed "ObJective of Probationary Period", namely:
"New employees of the Police Dept. will be required
to pass a medical examination during their probation-
ary period. The requirements of this medical
examination are stated in the classification speci-
fications for Patrolman."
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Personnel Board be accepted.
Date for
oral inter-
views re.
City Admin.
position -
postponed to
3/19/63
Amendment to
C.S.R.&R.
re: medical
exams
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The report of the Personnel Board for the month of January
Pers. Board
was submitted to Council.
Mthly.Report
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted to Council
Treas.Finan
showing total Bank Balances as of January 31, 1963, as
Statement
'$499,459.66.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees & unanimously carried that the financial statement
be filed.
A report was submitted by the Chief of Police, as requested
Report by
by Council at its last meeting, arising from a communication
Chief of
from the Lee School P.T.A. which requested a crossing guard
Police to
at 5th Street and Cerritos Avenue. This report, addressed
City Engr.
to the City Engineer, requested that a traffic count survey
re: Crossing
X
be conducted at the intersection of 5th & Pasadena Ave., to
Guard at
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determine if a traffic signal is warranted at that location,
Cerritos &
;y
as stating that the installation of an electric signal at
5th Sts.
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--5th and Pasadena would enable a crossing guard to be moved
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to the Cerritos and 5th Street location. The Council was
informed by the City Clerk that as soon as the City Engineer
has made his traffic count survey, the report and recommenda-
tion relative to the traffic signal will be submitted to
Council.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for Protest Hearing
Protest Hrg.
on the proposed annexation to the City of certain uninhabit-
re:So.Annex.
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ed territory owned by Violet MOtt t et al., and designated
as "Southerly Annexation
Dist. #46
District #46", the hearing was
(V. Ott)
opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavits
of Proof of Publication of Resolution No. 4430, setting this
date and time for the hearing of protest on this proposed
annexation.
There being no protests, either in writing or from any affected
property owner in the audience, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was presented declaring that a majority protest
Res.4444
has not been made against the proposed Southerly Annexation
declar. no
District No. 46.
maj.protest
against
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
So.Annex
entitled:
#46
(V. Ott
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIND-
et;al.1
ING AND DECLARING'THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE
AGAINST SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 46.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
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 4444.
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Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the following 1st rdg.
Ordinance entitled: Ord.appvg
So.Annex.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS 11
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF (V.Ott,
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEXA- et al.)
TION DISTRICT NO. 46 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
A communication was received from the Park & Recreation
Commission, recommending the full improvement of Dalton Ave.,
in front of Pioneer Park, to Sierra Madre Avenue, including
all improvements.necessary to complete Dalton Avenue as a
fully improved 60 foot street. The communication also
referred to Resolution No. 309 of the Planning Commission
which was.presented to the Commission and pertained to
the improvement of Dalton Avenue in front of Pioneer Park.
Mr Robert Kesler, 1217 N. Soldano, appeared before Council
with the request that Dalton Avenue be closed off until
Council decides to improve it, or remove the unmarked hump
on this street which is hazardous to cars traveling over
this road; Mr. Kesler also suggested that flashing lights
be placed as a warning of the hump, or that some markings
be put on the street.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the City develop the east half of Dalton Avenue, south
Recom.from
Park & Rec.
Comm.for
full improv.
Dalton Ave.
in front of
Pioneer Pk.,
as 60' St.
' of Sierra Madre Avenue, adjacent to Pioneer Park, at the
time the west side of Dalton Avenue is improved by a developrc.__,
ment, including the opening of the street through to Sierra
Madre Avenue, and the Department of Public Works be instruct-
ed to sufficiently mark the "hump" on the street. Motion
passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
There was a discussion regarding the opening of Alameda
Discussion
Avenue to Sierra Madre Avenue if that area should be
re: opening
developed, in which it was agreed by Council that any
of Alameda
plans of a street design should be presented to the
Ave. to
Council for their information and study. No action taken
Sierra Madre
on this subject.,
Ave.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
Res. 309 -
No. 309, recommended the widening and improvement of Dalton
re: lmprvg.
Avenue infront of Pioneer Park. The Planning Commission
Dalton Ave.
also submitted a request that Council authorize expenditure
in front of
of funds, for this improvement, if such funds have been
Pioneer Pk.
allocated in the present year's budget. No action taken
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regarding the communication.
The Planning Commission submitted a recommendation that
Recom. of
Council initiate proceedings for annexation of the property
Plan. Comm.o
at,the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway,
that Council
owned by Mr. Ronald Taylor, and presently the location of
initiate
a Mobile Gas Station.
annex. of
N.W. corner
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Azusa Ave. &
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the recommendation
Arrow Hway.
be accepted and that legal description of this,property,
(R. Taylor)
be submitted :to the Boundary Commission.
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The Boy Scouts of the San Gabriel Council, -Monte Vista District,
left the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Mayor Ortuno thanks the boys for
taking part in this civic program and express the hope that they
might visit the Council meeting again, bringing their parents
with them. The spokesman for the troop body said they would
like to come to the first Council meeting in April.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res-
olution No. 308, recommended "C-3" zoning upon annexation of
additional area included in Annexation #47, owned by Robert
Taylor, et al., said property located on Arrow Highway, west
of Azusa Avenue; hearing before Council is to be set for
3/4/63.
The monthly report of the Planning Commission for January
was submitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
M and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
Fire Chief Madison submitted the resignation of Fireman
m John Bokenko effective 2/23/63, and requested authorization
to fill the vacancy from the present eligibility list, as
soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the rebignation of
Fireman John Bokenko be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimbr, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request for filling
the vacancy -of Fireman be granted.
The annual report of the Fire Department for 1962 was
submitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that this report be filed.
The City Engineer presented an Amendment of Grant of
Easement from Emil H. Kreidt (predecessor in interest of
Harry H. Klinder and Carolyn M. Klinder, as owner of the
property, to the City, for acceptance and recordation.
The owner wishes to build over an existing sewer easement
over land at -the northwest corner of San Gabriel Avenue and
12th Street, and under the terms of the amendment to this
easement, the owner will bear the responsibility of upkeep
but allow the City to make Any excavations, repairs and .
maintenance as necessary.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign this Amendment to Grant of Easement and that
the same be recorded.
The City Engineer requested acceptance by Resolution of
Final Map and Title Sheet for Tract 27346, to be developed
by John R. McCruden, et al., consisting of 39 lots, upon
each of which four unit apartment buildings will be con-
structed. In order to provide sewer service to this tract,
about 1350 feet of offsite extension is necessary, of which
approximately 950 lineal feet would be installed by the
City at an estimated cost of $7500. The City Engineer sub-
mitted three alternatives for this commitment:
1. Accept the obligation to install the 950' of offsite
sewer, making transfers as necessary to make funds
available.
Res. 308 -
recom. C-3
zoning upon
annex.(incl.
in Annex.#47
R. Taylor;
hrg. 3/4/63
Plan. Comm.
Mthly.rept.
Resig.Fire-
man J.Bokenk,
& req.author
to fill
vacancy from
elig.. list
Fire Dept.
1962
annual -rept.
Amend. to
Gr.Easemt.
(sewer) -
N.W..cor.
San Gab.Ave.
& 12th St.-
Klinder
Sewer Conn.
fee to
Tr. 27346
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2. Require the developer to install the offsite
at his cost, later to be reimbursed the $7500 as
funds become available.
3. Require the developer to install the offsite sewer,
at his sole cost, without reimbursement.
The City Attorney explained that the funds must be encumbered
now as the City incurs the debt this year, and the connection
' fee to the entire area must be set up, and as the fees are
collected, pay the subdivider.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded
by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the
City Engineer and the City Attorney study the matter to decide
the best method of handling the expense of the sewer connection
fee.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer'
00 and unanimously carried that a transfer of $7500 be made from
M the Light Fund to the General Fund to encumber the obligation
Lt'" of installing the offsite sewer.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: Res. 4445
appvg.Final
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV- Subd.Map of
ING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 27346, ACCEPTING Tract 27346
THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN'AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND THE ACCEPTANCE OFA
SURETY BOND.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, 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 Res. No. 4445.
The City Engineer requested confirmation by Council of the Storm Damage
course of action to be taken re: storm damage to sidewalks to sidewalks
within Tracts 26013 and 26356. in Tracts
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, 26013 and26356
seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that
this matter be referred to the City Attorney and City
Engineer for further study and report.
The City Engineer submitted a sketch, showing a lot split Re: Water
which divides a parcel of a recorded record of survey into Main
two parts, located at Newburgh Street and Donna Beth Avenue, Installation
owned by Mr. W. V. Hales, requesting consideration of on Lot Split
domestic water service as to whether or not the developer at Newburgh
should install a water main across his frontage. City-'" St & Donna
' Engineer Lawrence submitted three alternatives: Beth Ave.
1. Require no water main installation, allowing west
parcel to be served by the City, east parcel to be
served by Azusa Valley Water Co.
2. Require 6" main across 420' frontage, with a cost
of approximately $2,000 for the 6" main.
3. Require 8" main across 420' frontage, with the
City to pay cost difference between 6" and 8" main
(cost of 8' main approximately $2,500, with City
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1963
cost estimated at $500.00.
Mr. W. V. Hales, of Hales Realty, 25039 Narbonne Avenue,
Lomita, California, appeared before Council, asking that
170' of his property be split. Mr. Hales stated the parcel
has been sold and he needs a building permit and therefore
has to know Council's wishes regarding installation of a
water main, as City water service is available on the west.
' side of this parcel and Azusa Valley Water Co. service is
available on the east side.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson,
seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that the City Engineer's
Alternate No. 3 be accepted, which requires an 8" main across
the 420' frontage, with the City to pay the cost difference
between a 6" and an 8" main, estimated at $500.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
00 AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
mIt was pointed out by Council that a bond or cash deposit
is required for the cost of the 6" main, which is approx-
imately $2,000; also that any builder, large or small, should
definitely be advised regarding the obligation to tie in
with the City water system.
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Mr. Dwight Kendall, developer of the trailer park on Glad-
stone Street at Enid Avenue, appeared before Council
relating to the use of Azusa Valley Water Company service
at his trailer park. Mr. Kendall asked permission to
immediately hook on to the existing water line across the
property without cost to anyone.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to
rescind the action taken by the Council at the January 7,
1963, meeting.
It was also moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that permission be
granted Mr. Kendall to obtain water service from the Azusa
Valley Water Co. upon the presentation by Mr. Kendall of a
letter to the City, stating that in consideration for this
consent, that when, and if, City water is available adja-
cent to Mr. Kendall's property on his side of the street, he
will connect and pay the usual charges of the City for meter
and connection fees.
There was a discussion regarding the City's policy for
future developments.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor appoint a
Committee to study determination of duties and designation
of authorities re: City Planner, City Engineer and
Superintendent of Light & Water.
Mayor Ortuno appointed Councilman McLees (Chairman of the
Commission for Light & Water Department) and Councilman
Cooney (Chairman of Finance Department), as members of said
Committee.
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith submitted a proposal
from Bechtel Corporation for performing engineering services
in connection with the -proposed So. California Edison Co.'s
66KV Sub -Station, including the possible serving of all ,
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Dwight
Kendall
granted
permission
to use
service of
Azusa Vall.
Water Co.
Committee
appt'd to
study determ.
of duties &
desig.of auth.
re: City
Planner, City
L &r. & Supt.
Proposal
from Bechtel
Corp.re:prop
So.Cal.Edsn.
66KV Sub-
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customers within the present corporate limits of the City,
for a cost to the City of $12,,800.
After discussion, it was the opinion of the Council that
another meeting should be held with the Edison Co. and the
Committee appointed to study this situation.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled
until the next Council meeting and that the Committee
meet and report additional information to Council.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING
CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USES PERMITTED IN THE WATER CON-
SERVATION ZONE.
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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 731.
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station
Ord -731 re:
uses per-
mitted in
Water Conser
Zone
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the Ord. 732
following Ordinance entitled: re:
Driveways
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 DRIVEWAYS.
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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen: Memmesheimer,
Ortuno
Councilmen: None
Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 732.
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY.
(ROLLER)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, Mciees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinahce 733•
Ord. 733 -
rezoning
Roller prop.
to "R-�"
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Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following Ord. 734 re:
Ordinance entitled: residential,
develop, on
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD- deep lots
ING CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON DEEP
LOTS.'
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance- passed and adopted
by -the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 734.
An Ordinance was presented, amending Section 9230.51 of the 1st Rdg. Ord
Municipal Code, providing for changes in the parking require -amending"
ments. Sec.9230.51
of M.C. re:
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the parking.
following Ordinance entitled: requirements
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING SECTION 9230.51 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented, denying application of Coral
Res.4446 -
Investment, Inc., for a gariance.
denying appl,
for variance
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
(Coral Invest
entitled:
Inc.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF AZUSA DENY-
ING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE. (Coral Investment, Inc.)
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson 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, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4446.
A Resolution was presented, initiating Southerly Annexation
District No. 47, and setting the date of April 1, 1963 for
hearing of protests.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DE-
CLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN_INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY.OF AZUSA.TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNIN-
HABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 47
Res. 4447 -
initiating
So. Annex.47
(Hearing set
for 4/1/63)
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
r,
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1963
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 4447.
A report was submitted by the Building Inspector re: Sub-
standard Structure Case No. 75, property at 1038 N. Sunset,
owned by George Taussig. The report reads that Building
Inspector Whisler had asked Mr. Taussig to furnish the City
with a satisfactory program for either redevelopment or
demolition of the premises and was informed in reply that
they agreed to this procedure and would reply with a
proposal for rehabilitation. Mr. Whisler further reported
that a representative of Sterling Savings & Loan Aspociation
ofOntario,had contacted him, and he thereupon outlined the
requirements of the City in this respect.
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Report of
B1dg.Inspect
re: Subst.
Str. #75'--
1038 N.
Sunset -
Geo.Taussig
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the Building Inspector be informed
to instruct Sterling Savings and Loan Association to submit
its"proposal by March 13, 1963, in order that a report may
be submitted to Council at its next meeting.
A request was received from Charles M. Hughes, manager of
Geo. H. Matson, Used Cars, for permission to hold a public.
automobile auction on March 2, 1963, at 1:00 P.M., at their
place of business, 1169 W. Gladstone Street, by Gail Adams,
auctioneer, with a further request for a "rain check" in
case'of inclement weather.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the request be granted
to hold this auction on March 2nd, but no "rain -check" will
be given unless no auction is held.
A request was received from the First Baptist Church of Azusa
to use'a house trailer as the custodian's residence on the
church property at 423 N. Azusa Ave.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the'request be denied
on the grounds that a permit cannot be legally issued to
park a house trailer on'any land within the,City for
residential purposes.
A communication was received from Assets Reconstruction
Corp., Ltd., requesting pro -ration of sewer connection
charges be considered for one of their,buyers, who is
purchasing some property to build a factory building on
the east end of First Street in Tract 8507 in Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memme-
sheimer and unanimously carried that the request be denied.
' A request was recieved from Adams, Duque & Hazeltine,
Attorneys for VSI Corporation, for Council -initiated annex-
ation of ten acres located at the ,southwest corner of
'Gladstone Street and Vincent Avenue, conditionedupon zoning
of property remaining -"M-;2" as presently zoned in the County.
,The City Planner asked Council if they wished to pick up
the additional ten acres next to the property owned by VSI
Corp., making a total of 20 acres to be arinexed,'and the .
Council agreed. • •
Mr. Anthony R. Pierno, Attorney with Adams, Duque & Hazeltine
Req.granted
for auto.
auction at
G.H.Matson,
Used Cars,
on 312/63
Req.denied•
to use hous
trailer on
First Bapti
Church prop,
Req.'denied
re: pro-
ration of
sewer conn.
Req, for
Council -
initiated
annex.'•of
10 acres,
S.W.cor.
Gladstone &
Vincent, if
left • M-2 . .
Zone
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBURARY 18, 1963
appeared before Council as a representgtive of VSI Corp.,
inquiring if the owner of the additional ten acres adjoining
the property in question agreed to the combined annexation,
and was assured by the City Planner that it was agreeable.
Moved by Councilman Cooney; seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the request -be granted to
initiate pre -zoning of this property and to include the
additibnal•adjoining property depending upon necessary .
valuations.
A communication was received from Standard Accident Insurance
Company re: claim of Geraldine Kinsey for injury received
on 9/25/62, which claim had been forwarded to the'City's
insurance agent, Clyde Blanchard & Associates, in compliance
with Council's request. This letter informed Council that
a formal denial of this claim may be sent to the law firm
of McAlpin & Anderson,•in Covina, and thereupon Standard
Accident Insurance Company will take over and handle the
claim.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the claim of Geraldine Kinsey be
denied and that a copy of a letter stating Council's'deftiAl
of the claim be sent to the insurance carrier, and attorneys
as requested.
The City Clerk submitted the Departmental Monthly Reports.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that these reports be filed.
The Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce was submitted
to Council."
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
Councilman McLees suggested that the Recreation Dept.
asked to assist the Committee appointed to investigate
summer band concert series.
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Ltr. from
Standard
Accident Ink
Co. re:
claim of
G.Kinsey fox
injury on
9/25/62
Departmental
Mthly Repts,
Quarterly
Report of
Ch, of Comm,
be Rec. Dept.
the req.to• assie
Committee re
band concert
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF TRECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS„OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Res.- 4448 -
Bills & Rege
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: Memmebheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4448.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 10:46 P.M.
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