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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1963 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in sgular session at
the above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to
to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Royal a. Wilke -of the Zdgewpod
Methodist Church.
Present at Roll Calla Councilmena Memmesheimer, Cooneq
Jackson, McLees,.Ortuno
Invocation
t
Roll
Call
Also Presents City Engr. Lawrence, Supt.of L & W
Smith, City Clerk'Miller
The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for a public hearing
on the proposed zone change upon annexation -to Zone "C-3", for
that 'portion of Southerly Annexation District #4'j, located on
Cr the north side of Arrow Highway (being 2 parcels) with a front-
age of approximately 155 feet from a point 150 feet to the
G=, west of Azusa Avenue westerly, and with a depth of approximately
X 125 feet, said property being owned by Ronald Taylor and Union
m
Banksthe hearing was declared opened by the Mayor.
Pub.Hrg.res
zone chg.
upon annex.
to C-3 for
part of
Annex -#47 -
(Taylor &
Union Bank)
The City Clerk presented tha Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Notice of this public hearing, together with an analysis
and recommendation by the Planning Commission that property
be zoned "C-3" upon annexation.
No written communication having been -received and no one in the
audience wishing to speak on this matter, it was moved by
'Councilman Gooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and
unanimously carried that this hearing,'be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the zone change to "C-3" upon annexation
be approved and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary
Ordinance. '
A recommendation was received from'the Park and Recreation P&R recom.
Commission for the construction of an bff-street parking lot for constr.
at Pioneer Park, in accordance with the Master Park Plan, of off
on the Dalton Avenue side of the park, at the time Dalton street pkg.
Avenue is improved to a full street. lot at
Pioneer Pk.
After discussio it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded
by Councilman 'and unanimously carried that this recom-
mendation be 'referred to the City Bngineer, with the thought
in mind to consider off-street parking at the time Dalton)
Avenue is improved.
Notice was given that the Planning Commi;sslon, by Resolution
No. 310, recommended approval of Zone. Change from "R -lb" to
"R-3" for property located at 1325 N. Azusa Avenue, between
Azusa and San Qabriel Avenues, south of Sierra Madre Ave.,,
owned by Perry H. Freeman; public hearing before Council
has been set for 3/18/63.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 311, denied request of Carmen Mosqueda fore
variance for grocery stoke in "R-3",zone at 319 N. Soldana
Avenue, An appeal to the denial of variance having been
received, the public hearing before Council has been
set for March 18, 1963.
Notice was further given that,,t}�e,PXanhing Commisb"ion"i
by Resolution.NC, 312, denied'tris request of Rodiffer,,,,r
Industrie ax- l}�C., for a variauoe:t~or„�6ok exoavatph'; :,,_
Res.3lr) -
recom.:,une
-Change from
R -lb to R-3 -
1325 N. Azusa
Ave., Perry ”
H. Freeman
Res. 311 -
denying Var.
,to Carmen
Mosqueda,
319 N. Soldano,
Por 'grocery
store.
Ree. 312: -
enying,Var.
(Rodeffer
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operation in Azusa Spreading Grounds.
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Industries)
for rock
excavation
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res. 313 -
Resolution No. 313, denied the request of Rodeffer denying zone
Industries, Inc., for a zone change:from "W" to "M-2" on change from
a 33 -acre portion of the Azusa Spreading Grounds, north "W" to "M-2"
of the American Cyanamid plant.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 314, denied the request of Rodeffer Indus-
tries, Inc., for, a Conditional Use Permit for rock -process -
Going operations in the proposed "M-2" zone on the 33-aore
portion of the Azusa Spreading Grounds north of the
Gi. American Cyanamid plant.
m Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. .315, initiated prezoning proceedings for
proposed Annexation No. 48, property located at the N.W.
corner of Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway, owned by R.
Taylor.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the legal
description for proposed Southerly Annexation #48 be
forwarded to the Boundary Commission.
'Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 316, initiated proceedings for proposed
Annexation No. 49, of property located at the S. W. corner
of Gladstone Street and Vincent Avenue.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the legal description for
proposed Southerly Annexation #49 be forwarded to the
Boundary "Commission.
A report was submitted by the City Engineer that the
Los Angeles County Sanitation District has requested
permission to establish a cesspool pumper dumping manhole
in the sewage treatment plant on First Street west of
Virginia Avenue.
City Engineer Lawrence informed Council that, if approved,
this would be the only dumping center outside of Whittier
Narrows, and therefore there would be considerable traffic.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that permission be denied.
The City Engineer submitted a request for the adoption of
a Resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District reserve funds in the 1963 budget for extension cC
an adequate sewer from present terminus north of Arrow
Highway to First Street in Azusa.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITi OF AZUSA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT EXTEND A SANITARY SEWER ALONG IRWINDALE AVENUE
NORTH TO FIRST STREW.
The Resolution was read in full.
Res.No. 314 -
denying Cond.
Use Per.for
rock -process-
ing operation
Res. 315 -
initiating
prezoning,
prop.Annex.
#48 - R.
Taylor
Res. 316 -
initiating
prezoning,
proposed
;Annex.#49
(Gladstone
& Vincent)
L.A. County
Sanitation
Distr.req.
permission
for cesspool
pumper dump-
ing' manhole
(First St.
W.of Virginia
Ave.)
Rac.J., r
recom.L.ti.00.
Sanitation
Distr.extend
sewer along
Irwindale Ave.
north to
First St.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted'
by the following vote of Counel.lt
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AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooneys
% kaon, McLees,
Ortuno ,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4449.
City Attorney Williams entered the meeting
at 8:00 P.M.
letter was received from Robert L. Poff,
City Clerk of the
Protest by
City of Duarte, protesting operations of a
'A
rock quarry by
City of
Canyon City Rock Products Co., and believed
to be contrary
Duarte to
to Sections 4 and 6 of Azusa Resolution No.
3546, which
operation
granted a special use permit for the operation
of a quarry.
of rock
The letter further stated that trucks have
been using
quarry set
residential streets within the City of Duarte
at all hours
forth in
of the day and requested that provisions of
Resolution No.
Res. No.
3546 of the City of Azusa be enforced when
operations on the
3546
site are being performed.
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City Clerk Miller stated that an easement has been requested
t.. from, but never signed by the Corps of Engineers. However,
Gz, Mr. Fred Heyden had stated he had received permission from the
Corps to use the land along the levee on the west side of the
River for road purposes, and he was creating a hauling road-
way for use by the gravel and rock trucks on this property.
Mr. Don Kehler, 3321 Fish Canyon Road, Duarte, appeared
before Council, as a representative of Duarte residents in
the audience, and requested the enforcement of Resolution
No. 3546, adopted by the City of Azusa in 1956. Mr. Kehler
also stated that any violation of this Resolution would be
cause for the revoking of the Conditional•Use Permit.
'Mr. Fred Heyden, of 422 So. Orange Grove, Pasadena, appeared
before Council, and stated that he contracts for the trucks
through a truck broker and that loading and hauling never
started before 6:30 A.M.; also, there has never been an attempt
to use the river -bed road except under two emergencies, one
of which was for thousands of tons of large rook needed for
repairs to Harbor damage at Redondo Beach, due to.the recent
storm.
William H. Lancaster, Mayor of Duarte, appeared before Council
and stated he was not aware of an emergency and that Duarte
Council is concerned because they cannot stop operation of
trucks on the City streets.
Mr. Heyden had asked Duarte for aid in getting permission
to use the roadway,now paved, constructed in the river -bed.
Mayor Ortuno asked if the Council wished to join in the
request to the Corps of Engineers, allowing the use of the
San Gabriel River bed road, adding support to the requests
of the City of Duarte and of Mr. Hayden.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the City request permis-
sion from the Corps of Engineers to use the road formerly
' used in the construction of Flood Control Project completed
in the San Gabriel River bed.
Mayor Ortuno presented a letter from the Duarte Development
Committee of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, asking for the
Mayor's support and permission to use his name.on a letter-
head stating "Citizens Supporting Development of the Santa
Fe Dam Recreation Area". This Committee has been formed
for "renewed" interest in development of a public County
golf course and recreation area within the Santa Fe Dam,:
located in the San Gabriel Valley.
Mayor Ortuno stated that for sometime the City had hoped
that the County would help with a golf course in the Spreading
Duarte Ch.
Comm.req.
support for
devel.of
Santa Fe Dam
Rea. area
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAim 4, 1963
Grounds; however, there would still be need r several
golf courses in the area, and,this Santa Fa Dam area would
not hurt the City!s plans. He also said they may start
developing this area for recreational needs other than a
golf course.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
'Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be permitted
to use his discretion in support of this project.
Mayor Ortuno stated he will personally endorse this
development.
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The proposal from Bechtel Corp. for performing engineering
services in connection with the proposed So. California
Edison Company's 661CV Sub -station, including the possible
serving of all customers within the present corporate
limits of the City, at a cost to the City of $12,800, was
tabled from the 2/18/63 meeting.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that this item be lifted from the
table.
With further reference to this item, a letter from So.
California Edison Co., containing its engineering recom-
mendations, was submitted to Council, together with a
recommendation from Supt. of Light & Water Smith.
The Edison Co. estimates that the cost of Foundations,
aving and sub -surface structures would be approximately
$p 15,000, and $20000 for the grading work, plus $4,500 for
the grounding bank, making a total of $21,500 to be paid
by the City.
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Proposal
from Bechtel
Corp. re:
66 Kv Sub-
station
2/18/63from mt6.)
So. Calif.
Edison'a
reoom.
with est.
costs
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McLees, seconded
by Councilman Cooney that the recommendation and proposal of
the Edison Co. be accepted.
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Motion carried by the following vote of Councils
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Memmesheimer and Jackson stated they voted "No" on
the above motion because they felt that the.Edison Co. should
absorb the cost.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson that the Council consider further the proposals as
submitted by Bechtel Corp. and what possible data is to be
furnished by the City, with any revision and information
pertinent to the studies to be made, as set forth in the
proposal by Bechtel.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmeshiemer, Cooney, Jackson, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A Resolution was prepared approving a Consumer's Agreement Res.4450
and application for installation of water main, between appvg. Con.
the -City and T & H Builders, property at 1240-1280 N. San Agt. re:
Gabrie� Avenue. water main
w: (T & H Bidrs.)
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled: ,
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY jF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR AND APPLICATION FOR INS4AiLATION OF WATER
MAIN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND T. &.H. BUILDERS AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO.SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. .
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 Counoil:
AYESs Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4450.
A Resolution was presented authorizing an Up`and Down Light Res.4451 -
Agreement between the City and Vickie Fashions, 944 W. Up & Down
Industrial St. Light Agmt.
(Vickie
Councilman Memmeshelmer offered the following Resolution Fashions)
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND
ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND VICKIE FASHIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, 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 4451.
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A Resolution was presented authorizing an Up and Down Light
Res.4452 -
Agreement between the City and Gates Cabinets, 801 N. Alameda
Up & Down
Avenue.
Light Agmt.
(Gates Cab.)
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROV-
ING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND GATES CABINETS AND AUTHORIZING THE
'BETWEEN
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Ccu ncilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vdte of.Couhell:,
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, JAakson, McLees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:.None and numbered Resolution 4452.,'
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, rvaRCH 4, 103
Supt. of Light & Water Smith submitted, for :juneil's
approval, a letter granting permission to Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Co. to serve electrical energy'to property
located at 414, 406 and 400 Grantland Drive; 990 Gaillard
St:; 409, 415 and 419 Fairvale Ave., all in Tract 27825,
City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that approval be granted.
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Re: elec.
energy to
var. prop.
Supt. of Light & Water Smith submitted a letter, asking Req.appvl.
Council to approve the classification of Estimator, Light & classif. of
Water Utility, as such estimator is needed in order to Estimator -
fulfill the Joint Pole Agreement. No action taken on this L.&W. Util.
letter.
The Personnel Board submitted the recommended classification
of "Estimator - Light & Water Utility" for Council approval,
under Range 25, tabled from 2/18/63 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded'by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that this item be -lifted from the
table.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that the classification of
"Estimator - Light & Water Utility" be approved, and that
the Personnel Board establish an eligibility list for this
classification.
Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan submitted a written request
' for clarification and authorization to employ highly trained
personnel on a very limited basis, as needed. Supt.
Brusnahan also stated that several times in past years
Council has authorized the employment of journeymen union
workers at union scale on a temporary basis, to perform
necessary special skilled jobs, and it was his Department's
impression that this was a general authorization to provide
for unusual circumstances and subject to budget limitations.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the Supt. of Public Works be authorized
to employ trained personnel, temporarily as needed under
unusual circumstances for two weeks limited period at
union scale.
Classif . of
Estimator -
L&W Utility
(%18%63 mtg)
Supt.P.W.req.
clarif.&auth.
to employ
highly
trained
personnel on
limited basis
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson
NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Planner submitted a request for Council confirmation
Appt. of
of the appointment of Antoinette Mallich, No. 1 on the
Antoinette
eligibility list as Steno -Clerk for the Planning Department,
Mallich as
effective 2/20/63.
Steno -Clerk
confirmed
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Moved by Councilman CooNey, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that Council confirm the appointment
of Antoinette Mallich.
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There was a discussion re: City Planner's request for a
Purch.of
a new IBM typewriter to be used by the Steno -Clerk in his
new IBM
office.
elee.stand.
typewriter
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman :1
(City Plann.
Office.)
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the.City Planner's
request for an I.B.M. electric standard typewriter be approved
and that the Acting City Administrator be instructed to proceed
with the purchase of said typewriter.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1963
Mayor Ortuno submitted to Council a letter of resignation
from Ellen Maroahek, probationary Secretary -Steno in the
Administration Department, effective 3/8/63.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the resignation be
accepted.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEX-
ATION DISTRICT NO. 46 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Councils
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, MoLees,
Orttinno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT* Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 735.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
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.
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Resig. of
Ellen
Maroahek
Ord- 735
-&ppv Annex.
#46 (V
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et al)
Ord .736 -
amend.Sec.
9230.51 of
M.C. ire:
parking
requirements
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
that the,Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooeny, Jackson, McLees,
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 736.
An Ordinance was presented amending Section 6150 of the - lat rdg.
Municipal Code re: business licenses, the purpose of which Ord. amend
amendment is to provide that a license does not permit, Sec. 6150
even though it is issued, a business which would not be of M.C. re:
lawful if in the wrong zone for such particular business business
or if the building 'in which it is conducted does not licenses
qualify under the Fire or Building Code for that kind of
business.
Councilman McLees offered for furst reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
SECTION 6150 OF,THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
OF BUSINESS LICENSES.
THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
CODE RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by "oilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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An Ordinance was presented amending the Mun? ..pal Code by 1st"rdg.
the addition thereto of provisions under C;.spter 4 re: Ord.amend.
erection of structures within mapped highways. M.C. by
adding
Councilman McLees offered for first reading the following prov. re:
Ordinance entitled: erect of
structures
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- within
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF PRO- mapped'hways.
VISIONS RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF STRUCTURES WITHIN MAPPED
HIGHWAYS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by'Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
An Ordinance was presented, as requested by the Police Dept., 1st rdg.
amending Section 4129 of the Munciipal Code re: vaccination Ord. amend
of impounded dogs. Sec.4129 of
M.C. re:
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the follow- vaccination
Grr ing Ordinance entitled: of imp.dogs
m AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
SECTION 4129 OF. THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACCINA-
TION OF IMPOUNDED DOGS.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
An Ordinance leas presented to rezone certain property to 1st rdg.Ord.
"C-3", including all property in Annexation #47 - Duckat. amend.M.C.
to rezone
Councilman McLees offered for first reading the following prop.to C-3
Ordinance entitled: in.Annex.O7
(Duckat)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (Annexa-
tion No. 47 - Duckat).
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented pertaining to medical examination Res.4453
pf probationary patrolmen. amend. Pers.
R&R re:
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution med. exam.
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ntitled: for proba-
tionary
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- patrolmen
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOLU-
TION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF PROBATION-
ARY PATROLMEN.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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' The City Clerk presented a request from Peter Samoian for Relocation
permission to relocate a house from 1618 Santo Domingo, to 135 N.
Duarte, to 135 N. Azusa Ave. The City Clerk read the Azusa Ave.
particulars of the application for relocation building P.Samoian
permit and submitted a photograph of the building to Council (denied)
for examination.
Mr. Peter Samoian, the applicant, appeared before Council,
and stated he is a real estate broker and he intends to use
the upper part of the building for his office. Mr. Samolan
also stated there is a 2 -car garage underneath the apartment
which has 602 square feet of living space!, and that the build-
ing is 5 or 6 years old.
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After discussion, it was moved by Couneilma, Aemmesheimer,
seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimo:.z.Ly carried that
the relocation permit be denied, as the square footage of
the building is less that the amount required for a single
building which must have at least 1,000 square feet.
A communication was received from B. L. Felix, 330 So.
' Vernon Ave., asking for clarification of sewer connection
fee on his property which he purchased in 1953, then sold
the same in 1955, holding a second mortgage on it, and two
years later had to repossess the property, and pay off the
taxes and the first mortgage.
Moved by Councilman Memmosheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that, under the City's
policy, exemption of a sewer connection fee would not
apply in this case, as continuous ownership of the prop-
erty has not been maintained since 1954, and that the
owner be so notified.
The City Clerk -notified Council that the contract for gas-
oline for City vehicles expired on February 28, 1963, and
that an, extension of the agreement with Richfield 011
Corp, to supply the City with gasoline through 4/15/63
is acceptable by the Company. The City Clerk requested
authorization to advertise for next year's supply of
gasoline, if desired by Council.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the extension of agreement with
Richfield 011 Corp. to supply the City with gasoline
through 4/15/63 be signed.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for next year's supply of gasoline, with bids
to be opened on 3/29/63 at 10:00 A.M.
A communication was received from the Valleydale School
P.T.A. protesting weeds and othe:conditions of property
on Lark Ellen Blvd. across from the school; the owner of
the property has been contacted re: clean-up.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Memmeshbimer and unanimously carried that the Supt. of
Public Works proceed under the Weed Abatement program.
A communication was received from E. N. Theiss of Edgewood
Furniture Co-, 750 W. Foothill Blvd., requesting permission
to conduct a going -out -of -business sale at the earliest
possible date, to be handled by the present management.
After discussion relative to a sign on the store and
newspaper advertising, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that permission be granted for the
closing -out sale for 30 days, commencing 3/1/63, provided
an inventory is submitted; also, that another request be
submitted if an additional 30 days is needed.
A communication was received from the Retarded Children's
Association of San Gabriel Valley, requesting solicitors
permit to contact local business firms re: sale of.advertis-
ing for their fund-raising drive in the form of a Fashion
Show at Bullock's in Pasadena, on May 23, 1963. ,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the request be
granted for an exempt permit to solicit advertising, IA'
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Page 9
Clarifica-
tion re:
sewer conn.
fee - 330
S. Vernon
Req, ext.
of gas,
contract
with
Richfield
to 4/15/63
& author.
to adv.for
bids for
next year's
supply
Valleydale
Sch. PTA rev,
weeds,ete.,
prop. on
Lark Ellen
Blvd.• opp.
School
Req, for
going -out -
of -business
sale by
Furnitiure
Permission
grtd.to
Retarded
Children's
Assn.for
solicitors
permit re:
adv.for
Fashion Show
°296
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, '4ARCH 4, 1963
accordance with City's policy.
A communication was received from Faith, Weiss and Holland,
attorneys for Mrs. Margaret Fountain of 335 E. Foothill Blvd.,
requesting action on this formal complaint by Mrs.Fountain
against Baker's Tacos, against Neal Baker, owner of the
franchise of Baker's Tacos, and against Henry Comstock,
the present manager. Mrs. Fountain lives next door to
Baker's Tacos, and her complaints include constant harass-
ment of unusually loud noises and racket over a length
period of time, trash thrown on her property, fights on a
number of occasions, plus various other undesirable activities
until midnight or later.
Page 10
Ltr. from
attys.for-
Mrs.Fountain
re: Baker's
Tacos
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded
by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this matter
be referred to the Police Department for recommendation,
requesting a report of any improvement or if steps should be
taken for terminating the business license.
A communication was received from W. A. Baxley, president
of the Azusa Junior Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council's
endorsement of a "Seat Belt Clinic" on April 6th and 20,
1963, which will install free, as a public service, seat
belts in every car in the Azusa area. The Junior Chamber
of Commerce also request permission to display a banner,
with assistance from the City, approximately 150 feet east
of Azusa Avenue on Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees` and unanimously carried that permission be granted
to the Azusa Junior Chamber of Commerce to hold a "Seat
' Belt Clinic" from April 6th to 20th, and that the Light
Department be instructed to assist in the hanging of the
banner, which project is endorsed by Council.
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control of an application for off -sale beer and
wine license by Eloise E. T. Spiegel (La Tienda - 300
Dalton Ave.).
After discussion re: this building having an open front,
it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that a protest to the issuance of
this license be entered,, as premises are believed to be
substandard, with the request that the hearing be held in
the City of Azusa.
The City Clerk request confirmaVion of the employment of
'Maurice J. Lynch under job classification of Storekeeper
to be effective as of 2/24/63, which classification is to
be changed from Lineman Helper.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that Council confirm employ-
ment of Maurice J. Lynch as Storekeeper, as requested.
A letter was received from Chairman -Bristow of the Committee
for Government Participatlon,City of Commerce, requesting
a proclamation from the City of Azusa, declaring the week
of March 11th as "Career Guidance Center Week".
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Couniolman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Proclamation bo
prepared,and signed by the Mayor. 1 „
Azusa Jr.
Ch.of Com.
to hold
Seat Belt
Clinic
4/6 & 4/20
ABC Notice
(La Tienda,
300 Dalton
Ave.)
(file pro-
test)
Confirm.of
M.rTyr<innL
as Sure-
keeper
(changed
from Lineman
Helper)
Procl.re:
Career Guid-
ance Center
Week -
3/11-15/63
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299
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA 149NDAY, MARCH 4, 1963, Page 11
A communication was received from Mr. Bud '..:wis, member of Procl.re:
Better Vision Week Committee, requesting a proclamation from Save Your
the City of Azusa, declaring the week of March 3rd through Vision Week -
March 9th as "Save Your Vision Week".. 3/3-9/63
The question of increasing the City's insurance coverage
was brought up, and the City Attorney agreed that the property
damage insurance coverage should be checked in case it is
too low, also public liability insurance. No action was taken.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Res.4454 -
entitled: Bills & Reqs
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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.
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 4454.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded -by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously Carried that the .meeting adjourn:,
Time of adjournment:
Adjourn
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the Proclamation.
'
The City Clerk submitted a letter from the Chief of Police,
P.D. common.
informing Council that a reimbursement check in the amount
re: reimb.
of $1,139.20 was received and deposited, which sum reprep
ek. reeld.
sented 50% of the money expended as salaries paid to the
for train -
four recently appointed Police -Officers who completed the
ing program
course at the Pomona Police Training Academy.
of 4 Police
Officers
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmes-
heimer and unanimously carried that the letter be filed.
M
In response to a request for a report regarding Mr. William
Re: Wm.
GL
West's complaint re his weed abatement bill, which matter
West's
was referred to the Supt, of Public Works and the City
complaint
Administrator, the City Clerk stated that during future
on weed
years, "before" and"after" pictures will be taken of prop-
abate.bill
erty where there is an excessive accumulation of weeds to
be hauled away and the owner will be notified beforehand of
cost of clearing off his property, which will eliminate any
future requests for reductions. Mr. West has been sent a
letter notifying him that his claim for reduction was denied
by Council.
The City Engineer inquired about the City policy for extend-
ing sewer mains at City cost. The City Attorney explained
City Engr.
req. City
that it is the policy of the City to provide trunk sewers,
policy re:
but at the City's timing. In other words, when money is
extending
available, the City will put in the trunk lines. Councilman
sewer.mains
McLees suggested that a new set of rules be set up re: water,
at City
sewers, etc., for the City Engineer to go by, and a check
cost
could be made to ascertain what is being done in other
cities. No action was taken.
The question of increasing the City's insurance coverage
was brought up, and the City Attorney agreed that the property
damage insurance coverage should be checked in case it is
too low, also public liability insurance. No action was taken.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Res.4454 -
entitled: Bills & Reqs
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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.
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 4454.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded -by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously Carried that the .meeting adjourn:,
Time of adjournment:
Adjourn