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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1963 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place,
Mayor Ortuno called the meeting to order and led in the Call to
salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Reverend Wo Co Schnute'of Invocation
Concordia Lutheran Church,
Present at Roll Calla Councilmen. Memmesheimer, Cooney,
Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
Also Present-, City Attorney Williams, Superintendent
of Light and Water Smith, City Engineer
Lawrence, Deputy City Clerk Torrey
Mayor. Ortuno asked if there were any corrections in the minutes "
of March 4;. 1963, meeti.ngo Councilman Cooney requested a Appvle Min.
cor.reCtion on page 1, relative to Park and Recreation 3/4/63
recomimendation for construction of off-street parking lot at
Pioneer Park., and to insert the name of Councilman McLees
as seconding the mct.ion instead of ;councilman Cooney,
The City Clerk's Office requested that a correction be
made on page 8, regarding Resolution 4453, by the addition
of a paragraph at the end of the subject which should reads
"Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. AYES. Councilman
Memmehe.imer, Cooney, Jackson., McLees, Ortuno; NOES: Councilmen;
None, and numbered Resolution 4453,"
With no .further corrections, the minutes of the meeting
of March 4th were approved as corrected.
The hour. of 7:30 P.M. was the time set for the continuation
of Public Bearings on Substandard Structures Cases No. 92
and No. 94.
Case No. 92, Substandard Structure located at 1047 North
Dalton Avenue, legal owner being Mr. John Angel. The
Building Inspector submitted a report stating that Mr.
Angel had set a program of rehabs-litation which had been
started, but not completed due to a misunderstanding of
remedial procedures.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Memmesheimer,
seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that
Substandard Structure Case No. 92 be continued until the
Council meeting of May 6th, and that a report be submitted
by the Building Inspector by May 3rd,
Case No. 94, Substandard Structure .located at 633 North
Dalton Avenue, owner of record being Mr, Salvador Contreras,
The Building Inspector submitted a report that the building
is still standing and no work has been commenced, except
that signs have been removed and premises now appear to be
reoccupied.
Salvador Luevanos, 341 South Enid, appeared before Council
on behalf of Mro Contreras and stated he has been unable to
have the premises vacated and requested a three -weeks grace
Period to comply with requirements of the Building Inspector.
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing on Sub-
standard Structure Case No. 94 be continued to May 6th
meeting,
The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for public hearings
on appeals by Rodeffer Industries, Inc., to the denial of a
Variance to excavate water conservation and spreading basins
by rock quarrying methods, and to remove rock, sand and
gravel and process same for commercial purposes, on property
comprising a triangular shape of approximately 276 acres
between the San Gabriel River and west of San Gabriel Canyon
Road, approximately north of 13th Street; also to the denial
of Zone Change from "W" to "M-2" for approximately 33 acres
of property on the east side of'San Gabriel River, north of
American Cyanimid plant; and also to the denial of Conditional
X Use Permit to allow rock, sand and gravel and related
M operations, including crushing, sizing and storage of rock
t*- and gravel and related ready -mix cement operations on an
area of approximately 33 acres lying on the east side of
San Gabriel River and north of American Cyanimid plant,
the hearings were declared opened by the Mayor.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the three hearing be
combined.
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Proof of
Publication of Notices of these Public Hearings, and stated
that Notices of Appeals from Rodeffer Industries, Inc.,
addressed to the members of the City Council, were filed in
the City Clerk's Office on March 4, 1963.
Mr. Glenn R. Watson, whose offices are at 615 South Flower,
Los Angeles, addressed Council, and stated that this is an
application basically for the excavation and removal of rock
and gravel from the spreading grounds for the purpose of
creating water conservation basins.
The Spreading Corporation has been in existence for 26 years
and was formed for the sole purpose of spreading water on
this particular property. This proposal is to create four
basins. These basins have been designed by the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District and meet their requirements and
specifications for the spreading of water. The San Gabriel
River Spreading Corporation is a non-profit corporation formed
to spread water and serve several constituent water companies,
as follows: (1) Azusa Agricultural Water Company, who has a
9% interest (The City now owns 80% of the stock in Azusa
Agricultural Water Co.), 2) Glendora Irrigating Company;
(3) Azusa Irrigating Co., who also uses the name of the
Azusa Valley Water Company ; (4) Covina Irrigating Co.;
(5) City of Glendora; and 16) Contract Water Company.
The Spreading Corporation has entered into an agreement with
Johnny Johnson,. who is a successful investor in the south
part of Los Angeles, who in turn entered into contract with
Rodeffer Industries for the extraction of the rock necessary
to make the basins,
This case comes about by the reason of these circumstances.
Land is becoming valuable and is being put to other uses. The
importation of water into Southern California is going to take
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place; it is vitally necessary to the economy of Southern
California. The creation of these basins will provide a place :...
not only for the excess water that flows in the river, but will
provide basins for the storage of imported water.
The owners of this land, the Spreading Corporation, some time
ago, approached the Los Angeles Flood Control District with
the view of designing basins so that the spreading of water
could be implemented and could be increased so that a program
could be put into effect. Upon the completion of these basins,
the property would be deeded in fee to a public agency so that
it would be permanently used for the spreading of water and
could not be diverted to any other use.
We would not be here if it were not necessary to dispose of
the excavated material and to handle it commercially, in
order to make it economically feasible. The ordinance pro-
vides that the "W" zone precludes commercial use of the
00 material, so, a change of zoning is requested in order to
permit a commercial use of the material. We are not asking
much beyond the present scope of the zoning ordinance.
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With respect to the removal of the material, of the 20 million
yards of material, under the lease or contract entered into
with Johnny Johnson and participated with Rodeffer; this
20 million yards would be paid for at a rate of 6¢ per yard
for compensation to the Spreading Corporation. In the esti-
mated .15 years required for the removal, $1,200,000 will be
paid to the Spreading Corporation in royalties. We assume
that the Spreading Corporation will go to the constituents;
and the City of Azusa, in royalties, will receive between
$85,000 and $90,000, Later we will point out the amount of
sales tax revenue from the operation.
The Flood Control District has committed itself in writing .to
do this if the basins are offered to it. It has been discussed
to leave the fee with them; it could be changed so that the
fee could be dedicated to the City of Azusa.
Arthur Bruington, of the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, with offices in Los Angeles, addressed Council
reading a letter signed by Walter J. Wood, Chief Deputy
Engineer, in which it was stated that the development of the
spreading grounds is a vital part of the program for the
water supply system, and at the completion of the basins,
the lands would be deeded to the district. It is the opinion
that after development of the basins, the spreading area will
be of substantial benefit to the water users of the entire
San Gabriel Valley as well as those in the upper canyon basin.
Mr. Watson introduced Mr. Harvey 0, Banks, partner and prin-
cipal in the firm of Leeds, Hill & Jewett, 120 Montgomery St.,
San Francisco, who has been a director of the water resources
for the State of California, who has been engaged by our firm
as a consulting engineer.
Mr. Banks appeared before Council stating that his firm was
requested by Rodeffer Industries, not as a conservation mea-
sure to advise them if these basins fitted in with the plans
for the water supply for this. We realize the extreme value
of the upper canyon basin. The capacity of the spreading
works is limited. The spreading of water in this area is
much more important to Azusa in the future as the City's
future needs grow. Water needs will increase 6,000 acre feet
to 11,500 feet per year by 1990, with the problem of how the
water will be procured„ May I point out that the safe yield
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of your present 811PP1.y is 52 acre feet, or 6300 acre feet
per year. The water you will obtain from the State will
need treatment. The .State will not furnish terminal or
regulation storage for the water, the City will have to
find some way to accomplish this, and the cheapest way is
by spreading it through basins, and then pump from the
basin as needed. Some of the advantages of the deep basins,
by the excavation :and removal, will increase the capacity
by some 50% or approximately 7,000 acre feet of storage
capacity. It will. increase the spreading capacity by at
least twice, It is very important to the City of Azusa as
well as to the San Gabriel Valley as a whole that the upper
canyon basis be developed for use in the best possible manner,
for the oasseavation and storage of local run-off, but also
for water that: is to be Imported. The spreading capacity
should be !r-.rea;aed. Also, if possible, the capacity of
the basin, it3e:lf should be .increased to meet the demands
that will, be placed upon it. As a result of my analyzation,
I have coracludcd th.ts offer Is a .feasible means of accom-
plishing the n•::,esaavy results in an effective manner. Then,
Azusa can depend upon its well supply and will not have to
build a treatment plant; increase water levels and reduce
pumxirlg costs.
Mr. E. 0. 31;;;.rf.°fer, president of Rodeffer Industries, Inc.,
5435 North :Peck :cid., Arcadia, appeared before Council stating
that .it is not new for their company to build a plant and to
operate it In the construction of basins for the control of
water. The. century Rock in Arcadia is presently being uti-
lized in this manner. Mr. Rodeffer further stated that there
are certain oblecti.ons that residents have to their operations,
namely, not e, dust, and traffic. The crusher is planned to
be placed below surface level, thus the noise is contained
within the area. The silhouette of our plant is kept close
to the ground, only the belt or conveyor extending, and no
more than 201 or 30° above ground, with huge stock piles
between the plant and the residences which eliminates.,the F'ae i
transmission of noise. Great care is taken regarding dust.
The Air Pollution Control .Board is constantly checking. Road-
ways and areas are watered down. The traffic flow will be
toward Loren, with intention to request a permit from the
Corps of Engineers to remove the material down the San Gabriel
River exiting at Arrow Highway at Santa Fe Dam.
Mr. Watson again appeared before Council stating in conclusion
that sales tax revenue would amount to $940,000, together with
$85,000 royalty revenues, bringing returns to the City of Azusa
of over $1,000,000 for excavation and removal of thio.material.
Mr, E. H. Walters, 146 East College, Covina, Vice President of
the San Gabriel River Spreading Corporation, appeared before
Council representing the Covina Irrigating Company's member-
ship in the Corporation, and stated that we, as a Spreading
Corporation, have joined with Johnny Johnson and Rodeffer
Industries in the three applications, and desire the,,Council
to give the matter careful consideration.and favorable,gapproval.
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Albert J. Downard, 1142 North Sunset Avenue, appeared before
Council in favor of the development as proposed by Rodeffer,;
Industries providing certain provisions, such as the:,gglf::,
course and a buffer zone for.the,Crystal;Tract ho�es,,,,wrill be
included.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1963
Mr. Otis Gordon, 234 Opal Canyon Drive, Duarte, Vice Mayor of
the city of Duarte, appeared before Council and stated that
the City of Duarte is opposed to this appeal and has adopted
a minute Resolution by Council action in which we have pre-
sented the fact that the proposed quarry is too close to
high-priced homes in the City of Duarte. Mr. Gordon then
stated he had a letter signed by William A. Markey, Admini-
strative Director of the City of Hope Medical Center, which
he wished to be read into the record.
The Honorable William Lancaster
City of Duarte
Box 218
1684 East Third Street
Duarte, California
Myo dear Mayor Lancaster:
00 With respect to the proposed rock quarry to be located in
the City of Azusa, near the Fish Canyon area of Duarte,
the City of Hope Medical Center hereby expresses its sup-
port of the position taken by the Duarte City Council in
pQ opposing the quarry,
Although we recognize that the site is at some distance
from City of Hope Medical Center, the Medical Center is
in the path of frequent winds from the area, and we feel
that the additional source of dust in this area, com-
bined with the more important source of dust from the
trucks hauling materials from the quarry site, and passing
closer to the Medical Center, could be undesirable to
many of our patients.
' Throughout the country, increasing emphasis is being
placed on medical conditions in the general category
of chronic respiratory disease. Air contamination from
a myriad of sources, from air and dust -borne bacteria
to smoking are frequently implicated in these cases.
As we have indicated in earlier letters, coccidioidomy-
cosis, or valley fever is known to result from exposure
to dust from certain layers of earth, and there has been
no established determination that the organism causing
this disease is absent from earth layers below the sur-
face in this vicinity.
In short, our view is that any increase in atmospheric
dust in the area of our Medical Center Is potentially
harmful to our patients, many of whom are debilitated
and may be suffering from respiratory illnesses. In-
creased quarrying or rock mining is conducive to increased
dust, both from the mining operation itself and the
accompanying exposure to wind currents, and from the
trucking of the mined material past the area of the
Medical Center.
We hope this may be helpful to you and to the City of
Duarte in presenting its position on this issue.
IVery truly yours,
and signed by William A. Markey, Administrative Director.
At this time, Mayor Ortuno called for those who wished to
speak in protest to the request.
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Mr. Carleton Peterson, an attorney with offices at 621 South
Spring Street, Los Angeles, appeared before Council as
representing the Azusa Home Owners Association, and requested
to speak for the citizens in protest to the proposed quarry
operations, pointing out the cost of construction of the
access road on Loren Avenue; the possible pollution of water
and cost of the purification of the water; noise from the
truck traffic; and health hazard, especially to children.
Mr, James Scalo, 321 West Ashby Street, president of the
Azusa Home Owners Association, appeared before Council in
protest to the quarry and presented petitions of 1500 names
for the record and requesting Council make a decision at
this time denying the request.
Others appearing in protest to the request for quarry
operations were:
Mr. James Price, 847 North San Gabriel Avenue
Dr. J. W. Hankins, 520 West Foothill Blvd.
Mr. Darrell Wright, a representative of Development
Engineers, Inc, developers of Royal Oaks Village,
in Duarte
Mr. Maurice Jones, Jr., of Stephens, Jones, LaFever &
Smith, attorneys, 621 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
Mr. Martin Offenbacker, 325 West Channing
Mr. Ray Boyer, 1143 North Dalton
Mr. Dean Griffin, 407 Ellsworth Street
The Deputy City Clerk read letters from the City of Duarte,
the Azusa Woman's Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Glenn R. Watson again appeared before Council and spoke in
rebuttal to the statements made in protest.
Upon questioning by Mayor Ortuno whether anyone had visited
the Rodeffer plant, Mr. V. R. McLeod, 1127 North Angeleno
Avenue and Mr. Martin Offenbacker stated they had visited
the Rodeffer plant in Arcadia.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the hearing be
closed.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer that the appeal for the Variance be denied.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the decision regarding the appeals by Rodeffer Indus-
tries, Inc., be postponed to the May 20th meeting, and
that a committee be appointed by the Mayor to study this
matter with a member from the Azusa Home Owners group,
City Engineer, City Planner, plus two members of the
Council, or whomever the Mayor feels should be on the
committee.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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The applicant's request that this decision be tabled for
two weeks only was not granted by Council,
The Mayor called a recess at 10:42 P.M.
Meeting re -convened at 10:49 P.M,
' Mayor Ortuno appointed the following Committee to study the
appeals of Rodeffer Industries, Inc.: Councilmen Cooney and
McLees, City Engineer, City Planner, Don Snyder, as a repre-
sentative of Rodeffer Industries, Inc., and James Scalo of
the Azusa Home Owners Association.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the appointments by the Mayor of the Committee be
accepted. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
00 NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
CIT ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mr. Maurice Jones, Jr., Mr. James Scalo and Mr. Carleton
CL^ Peterson asked Council to reconsider the appointees on
the Committee as to the Council members, which request
was refused by the Mayor.
Mr. Ted Mulligan appeared before Council and inquired as
Sub.Std.
to the status of Substandard Structure Case #75 (Taussig,
#75
structure at 1038 North Sunset).
Taussig
1038 N.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the building official
Sunset
to proceed with the abatement of the unsafe building owned
by Taussig.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res.#4470
ORDERING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO PROCEED WITH THE ABATE-
ord.proc.
MENT OF AN UNSAFE BUILDING. (Taussig)
abatement
bldg.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
(Taussig)
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees'
Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4470.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg.
upon proposed Ordinance adopting the "Los Angeles County prop.Ord.
Building Laws, 1962 Edition" with certain changes therein set adoptg.
forth, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. L.A.Co.
B1dg.Laws
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of 1962 Ed.
Publication of Notice of this hearing.
No written communications having been received and no one in
the.audience wishing to speak regarding this matter, it was
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
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The City Attorney read the title of the Codes, and there was
presented for second reading the following Ordinance adopting
the Los Angeles County Building Laws, 1962 Edition:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE "LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BUILDING LAWS, 1962 EDITION" AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES
THEREIN.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
367,
Ord . #741
amend M.C.
adopt L.A.
Co.Bldg.
Laws,1962
Ed. w/chngs
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees 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 No. 741.
An invitation was received from the Planning Commission for P1.Comm.
Council members to attend the East San Gabriel Valley Planning invit.to
Committee dinner, to be hosted by the City of Azusa at the ESVG P1.
Azusa Lanes on April 25th at 7:00 P.M. Com.dinner
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman 4/25/63
Cooney and unanimously carried that any members of Council,
who are available, be authorized to attend this dinner.
The Planning Commission submitted a request for a declaration Req.by
and support of the Planning Commission's function, as required P1.Comm.
under State Law, as a Capital Improvement Committee, instruc-
ting the Department Heads of the City to respond to the
request to submit a list of proposed major capital improvements.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be requested
to write the Department Heads that a list of proposed major
capital improvements be handed in to the City Planner by
April 26th.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 320, initiated an amendment of Article IX, Chapter 2
Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code, to add thereto an
'R -GA" (Garden Apartment) Zone.
The monthly report of the Planning Commission for March
was submitted to Council,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
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init.amend.
re:"R-GA"
Garden Apt.
Zone
Pl . Comm
mthly.rpt.
A communication was received from Superintendent Bell of the Thos.Oki
Azusa Unified School District, recommending the Board's Pk.& Rec.
appointment of Mr. Thomas Oki to fill the vacancy on the Comm.
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted,
A communication was received from the Azusa National Little
League requesting a Y to be installed in the new sewer .line
to be constructed on Rockvale Street to facilitate connec-
tion to the sewer line for their new snack bar and lavatory
facilities to be erected on school property. The Park and
Recreation Commission also submitted a recommendation of
approval for City assistance with costs of lavatory plumbing
and sewer facilities for National Little League snack bar
to be erected.
Req.grntd.
install a
Y in sewer
line- Ntl.
Ltle.League
pro.snack
bar,etc.
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that a "Y" be installed in
the new sewer line to be constructed on Rockvale Street to
facilitate connection to sewer line for National Little
League's proposed snack bar and lavatory plumbing, to be
erected on school property. Also, a letter directed to
the National Little League advising that the City regrets
it is not possible to assist with costs of lavatory
plumbing and sewer facilities for the snack bar.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending Tr•eas.Finan
March 31, 1963, was presented to Council, showing Bank Stmt.
Balances of all funds as of that date to be $470,922.37.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Treasurer's
Statement be filed.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises
recommending step raises, and/or placing upon permanent
status, for the following employees:
Effective Date
Norman Elethorpe
Fire Eng,
to step
4
5/1/63
Stanley Patera
Fireman
to step
4
5/23/63
Mary Ann Rosario
Steno -Clerk
to step
3
5/7/63
Barry Eaton
City Planner
to step
2
(Perm.)
5/12/63
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation be
approved.
A Resolution was presented approving an agreement for Res.#4471
installation and removal of electrical distribution facili- Agrmt.Elec.
ties for supplying electrical energy and power and lighting Dist.
service with Leach Corporation, Control Division, 735 North (Leach Corp
Coney Avenue.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND LEACH CORP. -
CONTROL DIVISION.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4471.
A communication was received from Superintendent of Light
and Water requesting Council consideration for the extension
of a 12" water line from Fifth Street at Cerritos Avenue to
a point approximately 4500' east on Alosta Avenue, at an
approximate cost of $36,000, for the purpose of serving water
a proposed apartment house project having an estimated 545
Rel.ext.
12' water
line, 5th
St . from
toCerritos,
approx.4500'
E.on Alosta
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units, and service of water to adjoining areas in the future.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that Superintendent: of Light & Water
Smith be authorized to prepare the necessary plans for the
installation of the water line.
A communication was received from Superintendent of Light L&W req.
' and Water requesting permission to appoint George Adams as appt. Geo.
Estimator, at step 5, effective April 15, 1963, and to Adams,Estmt:
appoint William Hastings as Temporary Line Foreman and W.Hastings
Harold Robberstad as Temporary Service Truck Foreman, as Temp.
effective April 15, 1963, Line Formn.
H.Robberstai
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman as Temp.Ser,
McLees and unanimously carried that the appointments as Trck.Formn.
requested be approved.
X A statement of receipts and disbursements of the financial Finan.Rpt.
report, from April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1963, of the San SGV Protcty
Gabriel Valley Protective Association was submitted to Assn.
Council.
X Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
A communication was received from the City Engineer re- Traffic Sig
questing that the traffic signal maintenance at the inter- Mtce.Citrus
sections of Citrus Avenue and Baseline Street and at Citrus @Baseline &
Avenue and Gladstone Street be included under the provisions Citrus @
of paragraph 7 of the County -City Master Maintenance Agree- Gladstone
ment No. 4748, dated August 1, 1961, as set forth in a by Co.Agrmt
' letter from the Los Angeles County Road Commissioner.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted
and that the maintenance of the two traffic signals be
maintained by the County under the County -City Master
Maintenance Agreement No, 4748,
A communication was received from the Police Chief regarding Res.#4472
a request
from Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess
So.Calif.
concerning the area -wide campaign of
the Southern California
Clean-up,
Clean-up,
Paint -up, Fix -up Committee
and requesting the
etc, from
adoption
of a resolution by the City
in support of this
L.A.CO.
program.
Sheriff P.J
Pitchess
A Resolution
was presented commending
the Southern California
Clean-up,
Paint -up, Fix -up Committee
for their efforts and
pledging
support and assistance to the
Committee.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI`T'Y OF AZUSA IN
SUPPORT OF CLEAN-UP . PAINT -UP . FIX -UP CAMPAIGN
' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees that the Resoluticn 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 No. 4472,
A communication was received from the Chief
requesting authorization for Policewoman M.
attend the Annual Conference of Women Peace
Association to be neld at San Francisco, May
inclusive with reimburseri�nt for accountable
approximately $91.-36,
373:
of Police Req.Plc.wmn
P. Hunter to attnd.Conf.
Officers Peace Offer
26th to 29th Assoc.
expenses of 5/26-29
Moved by Coune.ilma.n Men-mesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously :;ar,ried that permission be granted
as requested,
A Communication was received from Chief of Police Kendrick
requesting authorization to attend the Annual Conference of
Peace Officers Asociat,ion at, San Francisco, from May 26th
to 29th inclusive,
Moved by Councilman Merrmesh.eimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unarimously ca.rri.e.d that permission be granted
to attend the: conference if Chief Kendrick so desires.
A communication was re.celved from Frank Pollock, President
of the Azusa City Employees Association, requesting a
copy of the Gold Thompson report be made available to the
employees association as soon as it is completed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried
that a copy of the Gold'Thompson report be given to the
Azusa City Employees Association after Council has had an
opportunity to study .it, probably by the first of June.
A communication was received from the Azusa Public Library
recommending the reappointment of Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan and
Miss Lillian Trujillo for a regular three-year term to
expire June 30, 1966,
The matter of appointments was referred to the Mayor for
his recommendation.
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 0='
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED SOUTHERLY ANNEXA-
TION DISTRICT N0, 47 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Req, auth.
Police Chf.
attnd.Conf.
5/26-29
Empl.Assoc,
req.copy
Gold Thompn
rpt,
Pub.Libry,
apptmt.ref.
Mayor for
rec.
Ord.#742
So.Annex.
Dist. 47
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 No. 742,
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Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (Freeman).
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Ord.##743
Amend M.C.
Rezone
(Freeman)
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney 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 Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 743.
00 A Resolution was presented, initiatingproceedings on
^: Southerly Annexation District No. 48 R. Taylor), setting
June 3, 1963 as date for protest hearing.
mCouncilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 48".
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res . ##447 3
Init.Proc.
So.Annex.
Dist. 48
Protest Hrg
set 6/3/63
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 Resolution No. 4473.
A Resolution was presented initiating proceedings on Southerly
Annexation District No. 49 (Voi-Shan, Inc.), setting May 20,
1963 as date for protest hearing.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY
CERTAIN UNINHABITED 'TERRIT'ORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 49".
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res . ##4474
Init.Proc.
So. Annex.
Dist. 49
Protest Hrg
set 5/20/63
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 No. 4474.
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An Ordinance was presented amending the Municipal Code by 1st Rdg.
the addition of a new Section 7207, regarding the requirements Ord.amend
for complying to standards for street design and improvement M.C. add
may be waived or altered by the City Council for good cause. Sec. 7207
re: str.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the following design &
Ordinance entitled: imprvmnts.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted
with the provision that a deposit of $100 is made for
rental fee, subject to refund of the difference between
the rental fee and the deposit, if any; also, that two
licenses be obtained, one for theatrical shows and one for
solicitors.
A communication was received from the City of San Gabriel Res. #4475
requesting the adoption of a Resolution urging Congress to urge Congrs.
pass and adopt House Joint Resolution 153 respecting the re:Ntl.Flag
observance of National Flag Week July 1st through 7th of Wk.
each year.
A Resolution was presented urging Congress to give full and
Prompt consideration to House Juint Resolution 153 respecting
the observance of National Flag Week, and requesting that a
' proclamation be issued annually designating the period of
July 1st through July 7th of each year as National Flag Week.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
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THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A NEW
SECTION RELATING TO STREET STANDARDS.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A memorandum was received from the City Clerk requesting
Req.employ
authorization to employ up to four High School or Junior
Hi School
College students on part-time basis for approximately a
or J.C.
CO
two-week period, at $1.25 per hour, for purpose of collating
students by
and putting together the revision of the Municipal Code.
C.Clerk
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
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and unanimous) carried that the request be
Y q granted,
Notices were received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of
ABC Ntcs.
the following applications: (1) Person-to-person transfer
Person -to -
of On -Sale Beer License by Mary A. Johnson from D. G. & D. M.
person
Teteak (The Dog House, 738 North Azusa Avenue); and (2) Person-
transfer
to -person Transfer of On -Sale Beer License by John M. Goodman
from John Stewart (Bejay's, 477 East Arrow Highway).
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the notices be filed.
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A request was received from Mr, Iry
gailey, of Bailey's
Req, use of
Moments of Magic, 230 South Azusa Avenue, to rent the Civic
Civic Aud.
Auditorium for both afternoon and evening performances,
5/18
approximately 102 hours use, on Saturday, May 18, 1963,
for a magic show, at the rate of $6.75 per hour.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted
with the provision that a deposit of $100 is made for
rental fee, subject to refund of the difference between
the rental fee and the deposit, if any; also, that two
licenses be obtained, one for theatrical shows and one for
solicitors.
A communication was received from the City of San Gabriel Res. #4475
requesting the adoption of a Resolution urging Congress to urge Congrs.
pass and adopt House Joint Resolution 153 respecting the re:Ntl.Flag
observance of National Flag Week July 1st through 7th of Wk.
each year.
A Resolution was presented urging Congress to give full and
Prompt consideration to House Juint Resolution 153 respecting
the observance of National Flag Week, and requesting that a
' proclamation be issued annually designating the period of
July 1st through July 7th of each year as National Flag Week.
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Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING
THE CONGRESS TO PASS AND ADOPT HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 153
RESPECTING THE OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FLAG WEEK.
' Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen. None and numbered Resolution No. 4475.
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A request was received from Thomas Oki, member of Kiwanis Req.Proc.
International, regarding a proclamation declaring the week Canada -U.S.
(y of April 28 through May 4 as Canada -United States Goodwill Goodwill Wk
CL Week in recognition of the close friendship and understanding 4/28 thru
between Canada and the United States. 5/4.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the proclamation.
A communication was received from the Tinhorns Fast -Draw Req, fast -
Club requesting permission to hold a fast -draw contest in draw contst
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be referred
to the Police Department with power to act,
A communication was received from Mrs. Francis E. Tyck, Proclmtn.
Community Chairman for the Citrus Community Concert Citrus
Association, requesting the Mayor proclaim April 22nd Community
through April 27th, 1963 as Citrus Community Concert Week, Concert Wk.
in order to publicize their membership drive. 4/22 - 27
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mermesheimer
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign
the Proclamation.
A communication was received from the California Safety Invit. frm.
Congress inviting City representatives to attend the Congress Calif.Sfty.
Sessions at the Jack Tar Hotel on May 1st and 2nd, with Cong. Mtg.
request for pre -registration, 5/1 - 2
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that Councilman Memmesheimer, as
co-chairman of the Safety Committee, be authorized to attend,
if at all possible, with expenses to be reimbursed.
A communication was received from Ben A. Roth,
President of
Proclmtn.
Crusade for Americanism, Inc., & Town Meetings
for Freedom,
Free World
Inc. requesting the Mayor to proclaim the week
of April 21st
Friendshp.
through 27th, 1963 as Free World Friendship Week.
Wk.4/21 -
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by
Councilman
27th,
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor
be authorized
to sign the Proclamation.
A communication was received from the Tinhorns Fast -Draw Req, fast -
Club requesting permission to hold a fast -draw contest in draw contst
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be referred
to the Police Department with power to act,
A communication was received from Mrs. Francis E. Tyck, Proclmtn.
Community Chairman for the Citrus Community Concert Citrus
Association, requesting the Mayor proclaim April 22nd Community
through April 27th, 1963 as Citrus Community Concert Week, Concert Wk.
in order to publicize their membership drive. 4/22 - 27
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mermesheimer
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign
the Proclamation.
A communication was received from the California Safety Invit. frm.
Congress inviting City representatives to attend the Congress Calif.Sfty.
Sessions at the Jack Tar Hotel on May 1st and 2nd, with Cong. Mtg.
request for pre -registration, 5/1 - 2
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that Councilman Memmesheimer, as
co-chairman of the Safety Committee, be authorized to attend,
if at all possible, with expenses to be reimbursed.
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The quarterly report of Visiting Nurse Association of Azusa
was submitted for Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the report be filed,
A communication was received from the Downtown Business
Men's Committee of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce expressing
appreciation to the Council, Public Works Department, Park
and Recreation Committee and Azusa Beautiful Committee for
their combined efforts in making our area attractive by the
planting of trees and improvements to the Municipal Parking
Lot,
391,
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Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the communication be filed,
Announcement of the Azu.sa High Band Festival to be held
on May 4th at National City was made.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by CouncilmanCooney and v,nanimously carried that members of Council may
attend, with accountable expenses not to exceed $50,
Notice was .reoeived from the California Highway Patrol
Inviting Council tc attend an informal public showing of
the new area office at 750 South Indian Hill Blvd., Clare-
mont, on April 1.9, 1963 from 1.1:00 A,.M, to 3;00 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman_ McLees
and unanimously carried that the communication be filed.
QtlyoRpt.
Vstg,Nrse.
Lt.r. of
apprec, re:
pintgotrees
& imprvmts,
to Pkg,Lot
Az.Hi.Band
festvl,
Ntl.City
5/4
Invite frm
Calif.Hiwy,
Patrol
4/19
' A communication was received from John P. Preston, Director Req plaque
of the Inter -Community Hospital, requesting the City present Dr.Wheatley
a plaque to Dr. W. Gordon Wheatley, who is leaving this area, @ testml,
at the Testimonial Dinner at Brasilia Inn in West Pomona on dinner 4/22
April 22, 1963 at 7:00 PoM�
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that a Certificate for Public Service,
placed in a frame, be presented to Dr. Wheatley, with
Councilman Memmesheimer attending as representative for
the City.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Bills &
entitled: Reqs,
Res . ##4476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS .AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
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 No. 44760
Chairman Solem of the Planning Commission requested permission
for expenses to drive to Seattle for the National Conference
of American Society of Planning Officials, to be held May 5th
to 9th, 1963, rather than expenses paid for plane fare,
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Jackson and unanimously carried that permission be granted
for expenses for mileage, approximately 2480 miles, in accor-
dance with Resolution No, 3794, instead of plane fare between
Req, for
Conf,Ping.
Offcls. in
Seattle for
J. Solem
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Azusa and Seattle and return,
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney Appt. as
that Paul D. Foxworthy, from Dover, New Hampshire, be employed City Adm,
as City Administrator, based upon his experience, record and P.D.Fox-
recommendations, and conditional upon satisfactory reports worthy
from the Credit Bureau and F.B.I., appointment to be effective effec,5/15
May 15, 1963, at the present stipulated salary of $12,600.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Memmesheimer stated that he had voted "No" on the
above motion, that he had no objection to Mr. Foxworthy
personally, but is opposed to the position and considers the
position unnecessary.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 12:11 A.M.
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