HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 3, 1964 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Ortuno called the imeeting to order and led -in the
'salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Mr. Gilbert Allan of the'Church of
Christ.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmenr Memmesheimer, Cooney,
Jackson, McLees, Ortuno.
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City
Engineer Sandwick, Superintendentof
Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller
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M The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
= at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, February 3, 1964, for the rental of
equipment for reprocessing and rejuvenating asphalt pavements.
m The Clerk presented the Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting
Bids, and stated that Bids were opened in the presence of the
City Engineer, City Administrator, Superintendent of Public
Works, and City Clerk. Bids were received from the following:
AMOUNT OF BID
Item I Item II
Aggregate Construction; Inc. $0.11 $0.14
G. J. Payne Co. 0.1215 0.1395
A communication was received from Superintendent of Public Works
Brusnahan, requesting the bid award be deferred to February 17,
1964, in order that sufficient time be allowed to evaluate the
total amount of bid differential and to qualify the machine to
be used.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried -that the request of the Superintendent of
Public Works to defer the bid award until February 17th be
granted.
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7:30 P.M.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Bid Award
deferred to
2/17
The hour of 7:30•P.M. being -the time set for the Public Hearing Pub. Hrg.
on the appeal to the denial of a Precise Plan of Design for Appeal on
five "Deep Lot" units on the rear portion of 11flag lot"located Precise Plan
in the rear of 1002 and 1008 West 3rd Street, as.petitioned by of Design
Dean Carlson, the Mayor declared the hearing opened. , D. Carlson
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Notice of the Public Hearing, and stated that no communi-
cations were.rebeived.
Mr. Tom Vesey, representing the contractor -and the owner,
appeared before Council and stated that, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission in October,
1963, an attempt was made to purchase the front parcel, but
found that this was impossible. The present owner is Unable
financially to maintain the property, and it is hoped to be
able to develop the flag portion of the lot in order to sell
the property.
Mayor Ortuno read iri.full the letter of appeal received
from Mr. Dean Carlson, 928 West 3rd Street.
Mr. Vesey further stated that the flag lot has been under
one ownership since 1952•
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Following discussion, it was
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the request to set aside the
decision of the Planning Commission be,denied and the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld.
City Attorney Williams entered the meeting,at 7:,45,P.M.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the time set for the
Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zonirig
�� Chapter of the Municipal Code regarding the extension of
M established but non -conforming yard setbacks as initiated
by the Planning Commission.
The City W
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Publication eof rk Noticetof the Publiced the vHearing.it of Proof of
No
communications were received.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the established side yard set
1 backs remain as is.
The resignation of V. Gilbert Ross as a member of the
Library Board of Trustees was presented for Council
consideration, having been deferred from the meeting of
January 20, 1964.
It was the consensus -of Council to defer this matter to
the meeting of February 17, 1964.
A communication was received from Herman Boncquet,
1014 North Orange Ave. regarding suggested changes in
the Agreement relating to the retention of a deodar
tree on his property at 5C2 West 1st Street.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the original agreement be
returned to Mr. Boncquet for signature and that the two
points in question be explained.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for the Protest
Hearing on the proposed annexation to the City of certain
uninhabited territory designated as "Easterly Annexation
District No. 54", the mayor declared the hearing opened.
'The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Resolution No. 4579 of the City Council,
adopted December 163 1963, declaring proceedings have
been initiated and setting the time for the hearing of
protests on this proposed annexation.
A petition was received protesting the annexing of the
properties southerly of Foothill Boulevard, consisting
of approximately six acres, and signed by four names,
of follows: William G. Keefer, Elva L. Keefer, Mabelle
Scott Anderson and Ann Stewart.
The protest comprises 49% of the total evaluation.
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City Atty.
seated
Pub.Hrg.
Amend M.C.
re:non-
conforming
yard
set -back
Resig.
V. G. Ross
Library Bd.
deferred to
2/17/64
Agrmt.
re: tree
Pub. Hrg.
Protest on
prop.annex
Dist.#54
Res -#4599
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
William Mayes, attorney, 736 North Azusa Avenue, appeared.
before Council on behalf of the property owners protesting
the proposed annexation.and stated that all residents, who
are also owners, of the area are against the -proposed .
annexation.
'Edward Till, 145 N. Heeter Avenue, Whittier, appeared
before Council speaking for Max'Davis and speaking in
favor of the annexation.
Following further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.'
dtm A Resolution was presented finding and declaring that
Cq a majority protest has not been made against the proposed
Qj annexation.
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Oq Councjlman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FINDING
AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE
AGAINST EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 54 .
Moved by Councilman Memmesheizer, 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:
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AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jacks.on,.MeLees, Ortuno
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4599-
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599An Ordinance was presented amending the Municipal.Code to 1st Rdg. Ord
rezone the territory included within Easterly Annexation No. 54 rezone to
lying north of Foothill Boulevard to zone R -3a Multiple R -3a
Family Resideptial Zone, and the territory included within
Easterly Annexation No. 54 lying south of Foothill Boulevard
to zone R -lb Single Family Residential Zone, effective,
upon annexation.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Ordinance for first
reading entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY.
(Annexation No. 54 - Davis)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
rAn Ordinance was presented approving the annexation to the
territory designated as Easterly Annexation District No. 54
and declaring 'that the territory is annexed to the City.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Ordinance for first
reading entitled:
1st Rdg. Or(
Apprvg.
Annex. # 54
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.9 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT..NO. 54 TO THE
CITY OF AZUSA-.
Moved.by Councilman Cooney, seconded by, Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimous=ly carried that further reading be waived..
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 33 1964
Moved by Councilman McLees that the proposed annexation be
withdrawn.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being,the time set for the.public
hearing on the proposed vacation of certain portions of
-Paramount Street., the Mayor deciared the hearing opened.
The City Clerk presented Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Resolution No. 4585 giving notice of intention to
vacate the said portion of _the street and setting the
time of hearing. No communications were received and
no one in the audience wished to speak either in favor
or in protest to the vacation.
The City Engineer stated that the certain portions of
M Paramount Street to be vacated are unnecessary for
C� present or prospective'public street purposes.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson
C1G and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was presented ordering the vacation of certain
portions of Paramount Street as set forth therein.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING
'THE VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PARAMOUNT STREET.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
-and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Pub. Hrg.
propsd.
vac.
Paramount
St.
Res. #4600
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. 4600.
The hour of 8:00 P.M. also being the time set for the public
hearing on the proposed vacation of certain portions of
Gladstone Street,the Mgor declared the hearing opened. The
City Clerk presented Ltie Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Resolution No. 4586 giving notice of intention to vacate
the certain portions of thestreet and setting the time
for public hearing. The City Engineer stated that the
vacation of the portions of the street is advisable in order
to control traffic going on and off the service road that
serves the residential area and also give access to the
proposed gas station.
'No communications having been received and no one in the
audience wishing to be heard either in favor or in protest,
it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed..
A Resolution was presented ordering the vacation of certain
portions of Gladstone Street and stating there is no longer
a need for said portions for present or prospective public
street purposes.
.Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF•AZUSA ORDERING
THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF GLADSTONE STREET.
Pub. Hrg.
propsd. vac.
Gladstone St
Res.# 4601
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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 Resolution No. 4601.
A Resolution was presented for Council consideration stating Res.#4602
the rights of ingress and egress between Lot 1 of Tract 19809 ingress &
and Citrus Avenue and Gladstone Street are no longer needed egress
and authorizing a release and quitclaim to the owners. @Citrus Ave.
�+ & Gladstone
M Councilman Mepmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING
00 A RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM TO THE OWNERS OF IAT 1 OF TRACT 19809
OF RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS BETWEEN SAID LOT AND CITRUS AVENUE
AND GLADSTONE STREET.
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. 4602.
A recommendation from the Personnel Board regarding an amendment
to the Rules and Regulations of Section 86, Sick Leave,was
presented for Council consideration, having been tabled
from January 202 1964 meeting.
Moved by.Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried thatthematter be lifted from the .
table.
Glenn Bashore, Chairman of the Personnel Board, appeared
before Council as requested to explain the background for
the proposed amendments. He stated that the amendment is
in two parts. The first Part deals with sick leave taken
before the probationary period of an employee is completed.
The second part pertains to sick leave used in increments
of less than four hours. Mr. Bashore explained that the
many requests for sick leave of less than four hours
consume time of Personnel Board as well as department -heads.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the matter be referred.to
the Personnel Board',_the City Attorney and the City Admints-
trator for joint study regarding clarification, of the meaning
of Section 6 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
relative to Sick Leave.
Mr. V. Roderick McLeod, 1127 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared V.R.McLeod
before Council regarding the zoning in the San Gabriel River re: zoning
Spreading Grounds development. Mr. McLeod suggested that density in
Council direct a letter to the school authorities for their Spreading
ideas on the number of children that the zoning densities Grounds
would produce'prior to.the public hearings that will be
coming soon.
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Following discussion; it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to refer the requested zoning to
the School Board for its comments and estimate of the
number of school children that would live in the Spreading
Grounds area, for presentation at the hearing on the pro-
posed zoning.
A complaint by Eugene Osko was presented for consideration Complaint
against Jerry W. Warren, Azusa Police Captain, in accordance E. Osko
with provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.. referred
for
Mayor Ortuno stated that members of Council had.- received determinantic
copies of the com laint, which was delivered to the City Clerk
�+ on January 29, 1964.
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C� Mr. Arthur Jaffee, attorney, with the firm of Jaffee, Mallory,
Thompson, Talbott, with offices in Pomona, appeared before
C4 Council representing Captain Warren, and requested that a
determination be made whether or not any of these charges are
acceptable under Section 11 of the Civil Service Ordinance.
Mr. Eugene Osko, appeared before Council, and stated he had
checked on the manner of requesting an investigation.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the complaint be referred to the
department head, the City Administrator and Councilman Jackson
for a determination as to whether these charges are applicable
under interpretations of the Civil Service Ordinance., and
enumerating which charges do and which charges do not'comply
with the Ordinance, and with a report submitted to Council
at the earliest possible date.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C. Res.
No. 388 (Case No. Z-90)2 has denied a zone changerequest by #388
Rodeffer Tndustries, Inc., to rezone from existing "W", (Z-90)
"R -GA", "R -3c", "M-1" and "M-2" zones to the "R -3a", "R -3b"
and "C-2" zones on portions of the Spreading Grounds lying
south of Sierra Madre Avenue extended. . 1.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res.
Resolution No. 389 (Case No. Z-91) has recommended re -zoning #389
on action initiated by the Plannin§ Commission to rezone from (Z-91)
existin "W", "R -GA", "R -3c"3 "M-1 and "M-2" zones to "W",
"R -3a" Teffective upon filing of a deed restriction of 12
dwelling units per net acre, "R -3a" and "C-2" zoning on
property comprising.a portion of the Spreading Grounds lying
south of Sierra Madre Avenue extended and legally described
as all of Lots 40, 41, 56, 57 and 65 of Subdivision No. 2,
'Azusa Land & Water Company.
Council was advised that appeals were receivedon the above Hrgs. to
two actions and that a public, hearing before.Council will be set.
be set as soon as possible.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C..
No. 385 (Case No. C-35), granting a Conditional Use Permit Res. #385
to Nick Scharf to permit construction of an enclosed (C-35)
stationary sandblasting plant on the west side of Peckham Road,
approximately 500 feet south of First Street.
Information only, no action taken by Council.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 387 Case No. V-84), granted a Variance subject to
fifteen R5) conditions, to Rodeffer Industries to permit
the construction of an 18 -hole golf course and related
clubhouse facilities on portions of the Spreading Grounds
lying principally south of Sierra Madre Avenue extended.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 386 (Case C-36), has granted a Conditional
Use Permit, subject to fifteen (15) conditions, to Rodeffer
Industries, Inc., to permit the construction and operation of
an 18 -hole golf ciurse on portions of the Spreading Grounds
lying principally south of Sierra Madre Avenue extended.
Council was advised that appeals were received on the above
two items and that hearings before Council will be -set as soon
as possible.
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P.C. Res.
#387
(v-84)
Hrg. to
be set)
P.C. Res.
#386
(C-36)
(Hrg. to
be set)
Notice.was also given that the Planning.Commission, by Resolution
No. 390 (Case No. Z-95), has initiated action to re -zone from P.C. Res.
existing "M-1" zoning to "R -3b" zone, a triangular parcel of #390
approximately 10,000 sq. ft. lying at the southwest juncture (Z-95)
of Gladstone Street and Little Dalton Wash.
No action was -taken by Council; information only.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.
Resolution No: 391 (Case No. Z-96), has initiated action to Res. #391
re -zone from existing "C-2" and "R -3c" zoning to the "R -3b" (Z-96)
zone, all that land bounded by Azusa and Leton Avenues, Newburgh
Street, Donna Beth Avenue, and the north line of Sylvan Villa
Trailer Park, which line lies approximately 620 feet south of
Newburgh Street.
No action taken by Council; information only.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading.
Councilman Jackson offered the following Ordinance entitled: Ord.# 778
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF AZUSA AMENDING
SECTION 7200 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REFUSE IN
PUBLIC STREETS OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACES.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Jackson, 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. 778.
A communication was received from City Treasurer Alec Watkins
relating to the compensation of the City Treasurer.
Mr. Alec Watkins, City Treasurer, appeared before Council and
advised Council.of the comparison of the duties of the City
Treasurer in Azusa with surrounding cities.
Re: City
Treas. comp.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending Section
2551 of the Municipal Code setting the salary as of the commencing
of the term of office in April, and establishing the amount of 1st Rdg.Ord.
bond required by law. City Treas.
salary.
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CITY HALL AZUSA., CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 39 1964
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
SECTION 2551 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
COMPENSATION AND BOND OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the 1st Rdg,
Municipal Code relating to the amount of insurance required Ord. ins.
for operation of taxicabs. for taxis
Councilman McLees offered the following Ordinance entitled:
d+ .AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
C1 SECTION 6346 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE
= REQUIRED FOR OPERATION OF TAXICABS
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
m and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented providing for submission of Res.# 4603
proposition to voters at the General Municipal Election, on comp. of
April 14, 1964, regarding an increase in compensation for Cnc]mn.
four Councilmen to $100 per month and for Mayor to $150 per
month.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING
FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A CERTAIN PROPOSITION TO THE VOTERS.OF
THE CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
APRIL 14, 1964.
The Resolution was read in full.
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. 4603.
Mrs. Isabel M. Bassham, 701 East Arrow Highway, appeared before Re: damages
Council regarding damages to her car and to signs on property to car
and loss of day's work due to construction work on installation
of sewer in front of her property. Mrs. Bassham stated that
her car was damaged, after becoming stuck in'the soft dirt in
the driveway, by being yanked out with chains by one of the
workers on the project. Mrs. Bassham further stated that
damages have amounted to $70.
City Attorney Williams suggested that Mrs. Bassham submit a
claim in writing to both the City and the Contractor, enabling
the City to withhold the amount of the claim, and 'also get a
guarantee to hold harmless for this amount,
A communication was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Water requesting Council consideration to grant a two-month Leave of Abse
leave of absence without pay to Mrs. Frances Lawson, Utilities -2 months
Commercial Clerk, due to'surgery. F. Lawson
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the request be granted and that
authorization be given to fill the vacancy on a temporary
basis.
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The City Administrator reported that the information is Quotes on
still incomplete regarding quotations for five new police cars, police cars
as authorized by Council at the meeting of January 20th, but on 2/17/64
will be presented at the meeting of February 17, 1964.
A communication was received from the Police Chief recommending Speed Limit
the reduction of the speed limit on Gladstone Street, from on Gladstone
Citrus Avenue on the west to the easterly City limits, from St. reduced
the present 40 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be.accepted
and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the. necessary
Ordinance.
ti's A memorandum was received from the City Administrator Re: precise
M reporting on a meeting with Mr. David M. Callahan, representing plan @
the Wilshire Oil Company, together with the City Engineer Pasadena &
and City Administrator, regarding a grievance pertaining • Foothill
m to the requirements of the precise plan for relocation of
power poles, etc., and the costs at a gas station located
at the northwest corner of Pasadena Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard. The report stated the cost of the project would
be approximately $3500. and a recommendation was submitted
that the cost be shared.on a 50-50 basis, and that of the
City,'s 50 per cent, that full credit be allowed for the
cost of the Light and Water Department's removal and relocation
of poles and conduits within the area. The actual cost to the
City, therefore, would be $800. The requirements of the precise
plan were acceptable to the Company.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that an agreement.be entered into
with the Wilshire 011 Company, to be signed by the Mayor and
the City Clerk, on the recommendation to share on a 50-50 basis
the cost for the improvements required.
A memorandum was received from the City Administrator with a
report of a meeting with City Engineer, City Attorney and
City Administrator who had met with the representatives of
the Lemon Tract Subdivision regarding the difference in cost
of constructing 9th Street fromlocal street pavement cost
to secondary highway pavement cost.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City pay $2500. to the
contractors, if they will accept it in full settlement.
A memorandum was received from the City Administrator with
a report regarding the property located at 310 North Alameda
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the Department of Public Works
be instructed to clean up the building, in order to eliminate
the existing hazards, and keep a record of the costs in the
event the City is able to collect.
Report on
cost for
const.
9th St.
Report
prpty•
310 N.
re:
Alame(
The City Administrator reported on the Sylvan Villa Trailer Sylvan Villa
Park as requested'at the meeting of January 20, 1964: It Trailer Park
was stated that from the reports of the Health, Building re:violation
and Fire inspectors that there were a number of violations,
but most of the violations have been corrected.
The City Administrator further stated that a letter has been
sent to the owners of the mobile homes from the inspectors,
dated January 9, 1964, giving 60 days notice to comply.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
Council took no action.
City Engineer Sandwick presented a revision of the proposed
northerly alignment of Cerritos Avenue, -from Foothill
Boulevard to Sierra Madre Avenue. It was stated that the
new alignment would give a right angle crossing over the
Santa Fe railroad tracks; the connecting to 9th and 10th
Streets would be easier; and only a small corner would
be outside the City limits, 'whereas the former plan had a
considerable amount of the alignment in County area.
Following discussion,it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried -that the City Engineer be authorized
to proceed with plans, using the new alignment. '.
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The City Administrator reported on the status of the contract Plans for
with the architectural firm of Maul and Pulver, of Covina, L & W
pertaining to the plans for the new Light and Water Office Bldg.
Office building.
It was stated that the City Attorney had reviewed the
contract and had made minor alterations designed to limit
construction costs.
No action was taken by Council.
The City Administrator reported on the hearing before the
'Public Utilities Commission relative to railroad crossing
protective devices, and stated that Santa Fe would not be
presenting testimony until a later hearing.
The City Administrator reported on the recently completed
inventory of City office equipment and machinery, the up-
dated forms have been presented to the insurance agent who
will be obtaining bids for City to award the insurance.
It was further stated that the total value had increased
to $1,600,000, and it was estimated that the cost of the
premium for three years would be $7500.
No action was taken by Council.
A report was given on the hearing before the Assembly
Interim Committee of Manufacturing, 011 and Mining Industry
The City Administrator reported that the Committee was
very receptive to testimony of municipalities opposing
State Legislation in this field, and will.probably recommend
that no legislation will be forthcoming along these lines.
No action was taken by Council.
'A request was received from the Police Chief for authori-
zation for a military leave of absence for Officer Herp
from February 16, 1964 to March 1, 1964.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The City Administrator informed Council that the cost of
$156 approved by Council for the purchase of "Entering
Azusa" signs was erroneously stated for the Scotch Light,
which can be seen at night,.whereas the amount was the
cost for Porcelain Enamel signs. The cost'of the Scotch
Light "Entering Azusa" signs is estimated at $350.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried to approve the difference
in cost for the purchase of 24 of the Scotch Light signs.
sem.,
PUC Hrg.
Referred
Inventory
Office Equip.
& Mach.
Rpt. of Hrg.
Mfg. Oil &
Mining Ind.
Military
Lv. of Absenc
Herp.
Cost of
"Entering
Azusa" signs.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
The City Administrator reported on a meeting with the East
San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee at which a proposed
Resolution was discussed pertaining to requesting the Board
of Supervisors to conduct a study regarding the need for a
cultural multi-purpose auditorium in the valley, including
the Citrus Junior College area.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the City endorse the Resolution of.the East San
Gabriel Valley Planning Committee. Motion carried.by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno
d' NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson
M ABSENT: Councilmen: :.None
The City Administrator presented a new sample of the plaque
CM with enlarged seal and gold border, using four colors.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the, City accept the
new sample of the plaque as presented, and authorize the
transfer of necessary funds from the Contingency Fund for
the purchase of 50 plaques at a cost of $335.
The Quarterly report of the Chamber of Commerce was pre-
sented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by .Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the report be filed.
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New
Auditorium
for Area
Res.
Endorsed.
Plaque
Ch. of Com.
Rpt.
A communication was received from Charles H. McKeand., Drainage
President of McKeand Plumbing, 1045 Kirkwall Road, regarding Problem
surface water drainage problem on the first lot west of Kirkwall Rd.
the above address. City Clerk Miller read the communi-
cation in full.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Codncilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the
City Engineer.
The City Clerk submitted a.request for confirmation of the
appointment of Mrs. Sherrill D. Schmidt as Switchboard
Operator, probationary, at Step 1, effective January 20,
1964.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request for con-
firmation be granted.
' Two proclamations were presented for consideration:
(1) Proclaiming the month of February as Heart Fund Month.
and (2 Joint Proclamation of the mayors, representing the
communities of San Gabriel Valley proclaiming the week of
February 7th through February 13, 1964 as National Boy
Scout Week.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be'authorized
to sign the Proclamations.
Appt.
S. Schmidt
Switchboard
Operator
1/20/64
Proclamation
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC
regarding the application for transfer from person -to- Notice
person of On -Sale Beer License by Jon B. Elliot to Everett S. 622 E. 8th
and Beverly J. Snowden, for Jack & Jill's, 622 East Eighth
Street.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1964
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that Section 12 of the appli-
cation be called to the attention of the Chief of Police.
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was
also received from the Alcoholic
Beverage Control
ABC
'Notice
regarding the application for transfer from
person-to-person
Notice
of On -Sale
Beer License by Emilio B. Lujan to Eugene L.
832 N. Azusa
Keller and
Edward N. Wood, for the business,.Lujan's
Rondalla,
Avenue
located at
832 North Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried that the application be filed.
The City Clerk requested a determination of Council policy Policy re:
regarding charitable fund solicitations. Charitable
R14 Solicitations
M Council agreed that the City Clerk's office be authorized
07 to grant permistion to well-known and accepted organiza-
tions having regularly scheduled fund-raising drives,
under usual Council policy, and notifying Council of such
m requests..
A communication was received from Gilfillan Corporation for Req. of
permission to•place a trailer on their property at 1055 Gilfillan
West 5th Street,for use as a personnel and hiring office. Corp. for
The dimensions of the trailer will be 81--x 40' and will Trailer
be located at the extreme northwest corner of their parking
lot.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the request be granted for a
single unit trailer only, providing all requirements
regarding Fire, Building and Health be met.
Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Bills &
entitled: Reqs.
Res .,#4604
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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
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 No. 4604.
Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Jackson that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 11:59 P.M.
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