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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 17, 1964 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAYS FEBRUARY l7, 1964 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 'salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Albert Duggan of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno, Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of L & W Smith, City.Clerk Miller MThe consideration of bids -for the rental of asphalt renovat- ing equipment was presented by City Clerk Miller, this item being tabled from the Feb., 3rd meeting at the request of the Superintendent of Public Works. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that this item be lifted from the table. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried,that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works be accepted, to award bid to G. J. Payne, low bidder, and that the bid bonds. -be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 14, 1964, for the construction of a portion of Cerritos Avenue from Gladstone to Mason Streets. Present at the bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthys. City Engineer Sandwick and City Clerk Miller. The City Clerk, presented the affidavit of proof of publication of -the Notice Inviting Bids. Bids were received from the following: D & W Paving, Inc. $6,323:75 W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. C12300 Osborn Constructors 649too A-1 Concrete, Inc.' 6,516.75 Glenn Wm. Fintel, Inc. 5,989.00 A recommendation was submitted by the City Engineer that the bid of Glenn Wm. Fintel, Inc-, low bidder, be &adapted. Council was informed that the bid of W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc., was not accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 100 as required. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer pe accepted and the bid awarded to the low bidder, and further that the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The Treasurers Financial Statement for the month ending January 31, 1964, was presented to Councils showing total Bank Balances as of that date, $768,388.17. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seoonded.by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the financial statement be.filed. A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Commission, indicating that the Commiseion.ie still inter- ested in the acquisition of the Camp Rincon area as a recreation camp site for the City. The Recreation Director 327 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Bid on Rental of Asphalt Renovating Equip. Awarded to G. J. Payne Bid on Constr. Cerritos Ave fr. Gladstor to Mason Sts awarded to Glenn Wm. Fintel, Inc, Treas. Fines Statement P & R inters in acauie. c Camp Rincon are& as reo, camp site 32-8 I t a ki .I kj -)eTA (IJIMP, W y, 11 I 1 .-3 hl 1'13i:, VIIJ r'Li. I j Lill". A vu V 0 CITY HALL- AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 had been contacted by Mr. Lewis of the U.S. Forestry Service, who advised that the Rincon Camp area was to be put up for sale by the L. A. County Flood Control District. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer 'and unanimously carried that this communication be referred to the City Administrator for further details.and report to Council. Page 2 329 The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a recommendation P & R recom. that the developer of the Spreading Grounds area be required re: recrea- to provide recreation areas in addition to the golf course, tion areas for future residents in the proposed high density zone. in high density zone The Commission has suggested to the Planning Commission that before plans are approved on large subdivisions or develop- ments which will provide additional residents to the City, C7 that the Park and Recreation Commission be allowed the ,..� opportunity of determining if recreation and park needs are being met and to make recommendations concerning these needs. m Councilman McLees suggested that a Committee be appointed by the Mayor to work on a proposed Ordinance to insure adequate recreation areas in developments in high density zones. i Mayor Ortuno appointed the following Committee: Councilman Jackson, City Administrator, City•Engineer, Planning Director and one member of the Azusa Ministerial Association, to meet with a member of the Park and Recreation Commission to be appointed by said Commission. City Attorney Williams entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M. Father Albert Duggan, of St. Frances of Rome, Catholic Church, appeared before Council and spoke in favor of this recommendation, suggesting that this be given serious consideration, as in his opinion all clergymen would welcome any parks, playgrounds ox play areas. After discussion, it was moved and carried that the Committee recommended by the Mayor be approved. A communication was received from the Council of Churches in Southern California, signed by the Rev. Robert D. Ball, Director, Department of Church Planning, requesting that Council give serious considerat_on to providing at least one major church site in the proposed Spreading Grounds development. Rev. Ball enclosed a paper by Dr. Everett Perry, giving some suggestions on Church Sites, and also included a Department Study suggesting size of sites. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the suggestions on church sites and the department study, submitted by the Council of Churches in Southern California be referred"to the Planning Commission. City Attny. entered at 7:50 P.M Ltr. from Council of Churches in So. Calif. re: need fo: church site in Spr. Gr. Devel. A letter was received from the Azusa Friends Church, encouraging the Council.to consider the moral and spiritual. needs of the Ltr. from City, in addition to the economic and recreational matters, Azusa Frier. Church in developments in high density areas. Church Site Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this letter be filed. 3.3`0 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time r-+ for Protest Hearing on the proposed annexation to the City of certain inhabited territory owned by Azusa Valley Sanitarium, et al., and designated as "Southerly Annexation District #52°, which address is shown as 16244 East Gladstone Street, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice oi this Public Hearing. There being no protests; either in writing or from anyone in the audience, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was prepared declaring that a majority protest co M had not been made against the proposed.Southerly Annexation 0-4 District No. 52. m Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIND- ING AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE AGAINST SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT N0. 52• Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney 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: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 331 Page 3 Prot.Hrg. re: So.Annex Dist.#52 Azusa Valley Sanitarium Res.4605 decl. no maj.protest on So.Annex. Dist .#52 (Az.Valley Sanitarium) Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno None None and numbered Resolution No. 4605 The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for a public hearing on appeals from action of the Planning Commission submitted by Rodeffer Industries, Inc., re: zoning, conditional use permit and variance on the Spreading Grounds property, following action taken by the Planning Commission by Resolutions No. 386 (C-36), No. 387 (V-84), No. 388 (Z-90)3 No. 389 (Z-91), located south of Sierra Madre Avenue if extended, and between San Gabriel Avenue and the San Gabriel River,,the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice of this Public Hearing, together.with reports from the Planning Commission and a memo from the City Administrator with correspondence from the Azusa Unified School District. Glenn R. Watson, attorney for Rodeffer Industries, Inc., ' with offices at 615 South Flower, Los Angeles, appeared before Council and stated that the conditions.imposed on the proposed golf course are basically acceptable, and that Rodeffer Industries wished to withdraw its appeal unless the Council wants to proceed with the hearing.. Pub.Hrg.on Appeals by Rodeffer In Inc.re:zoni. cond. use p & variance Council was advised that since the applicant was the petitioner, their appeal could have prevented the Council or some person from submitting an appeal. If the approval is given to dismiss the appeal from the Conditional Use Permit. and the Variance, the Council would hear only.the matters of appeal on the zoning. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the hearing on both appeals be continued until such time as the new council is seated after election. 332 1 1 J 333 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 173 1964 Page 4 Motion failed'by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmeshelmer, Jackson . NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved'by Councilman McLees that the appeal for the golf coarse variance be dismissed. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Watson requested that the two matters be heard together. Mr. Watson stated that his client is protesting the recommended zoning of Ria, with a condition that no more than 12 units per 4!*+ acre be built, on portions on which zone Rab was requested, M and also, the placing of the "W" zone on the area of the pro- posed golf course. .-r 02 Mr. E. 0. Rodeffer.appeared before Council that stated that he wished to publicly thank the Planning Commission for their diligence and time spent in working out the various zoning requirements and conditions. Mr. Rodeffer further stated that his companv has employed the services of Larry Smith and Co. to make an economic analysis, also, Victor Gruen and Associ- ates to do a land planning job for the area, after a change of circumstances, one being the acquisition of 33 acres which was release by the school district. Mr. Rodeffer stated that the development of the project would not be an over -night program, but would require a period of eight to nine years.. Mr. Fereydoon Ghaffari, of Victor Gruen Associates, 135 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, appeared before Council on behalf of Rodeffer Industries, Inc. and explained the pro- posed land use stating that they have tried to create a pleasant appearance, using the maximum advantage of open space and using the golf course as a buffer. Mr. Glenn Watson appeared before Council and stated that the "W" zone was not suited to permanency of residence and other uses. However, since the City does not provide at the present time for a zone suitable for golf course, Council is requested to defer action on the "W" zone and hold that part under submission until an ordinance could be adopted that would provide for a golf course. Mr. James Scalo, 321 West Ashby, appeared before Council in protest to the appeal and stated that the purpose of creating the "W" zones was to provide areas for the spreading of water and that the use of the land as requested would result in a decline of property values and a diminishing of the water spreading lands to the City. Three Declarations of Covenants and Restrictions were sub- mitted and placed on file by Rodeffer Industries, Inc. There being no one else 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. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that the request of the applicant to drop the appeal on the golf course be granted. 3 3°4 t 1 335 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Page 5 Motion approved by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that the appeal by the applicant be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary documents; and, that the "W" zoning be held in abeyance for.further determination at a later date. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson M ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the lot Rdg. Municipal Code by the addition of a new Section 9207.46 Ordinance placing certain described areas in the Ria Multiple Zone Ria Family Residential zone. (Rodeffer) Councilman Cooney offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY (Rodeffer Industries, Inc.) Councilman McLees offered for first 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 (Rodeffer Indutries, Inc.) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that further reading be waived. Councilman Memmesheimer voted "No", and the Ordinance was then read in full. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the Section lot Rdg. Ordinance Municipal Code by the addition of a new 9207.47 placing certain described premises in the C-2 Restricted (one C -2r) Commercial zone. Councilman Cooney offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY (Rodeffer Industries, Inc.) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that further reading be waived. Councilman Memmesheimer voted "No" and the Ordinance was read in full. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the lot Rdg. Municipal Code by the addition of a new Section 9207.48 Ordinance placing certain described premises in the Rab Multiple R3b (Rodeffer) Family Residential zone.. Councilman McLees offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROPERTY AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN (Rodeffer Industries, Inc.) The Ordinance was read in full. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the Municipal Code by the addition of a new Section 9207.49 placing certain described premises in the R3b Multiple 'Family Residential zone. Councilman McLees offered for first 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 (Rodeffer Indutries, Inc.) 336 1 L 1 3 37 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Page 6 The Ordinance was read in full. An Ordinance was presented.for first reading amending the 1st Rdg. Municipal Code by the addition of a new Section 9207.50 placing Ordinance certain described premises in the R3b Multiple Family Resi- R3b dential zone. (Rodeffer) Councilman Cooney offered for first 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 (Rodeffer Industries, Inc.) The Ordinance was read in full. 414 An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending the 1st Rdg. CIDMunicipal Code by the addition of a new Section 9207.51 Ordinance .-r placing certain described premises in the R3b Multiple R3b Family Residential zone. (Rodeffer) Councilman Cooney offered for first 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 (Rodeffer Industries, Inc.) The Ordinance was read in full. I 1 The letter of resignation of V. Gilbert Ross as a member of Appoint the Azusa Public Library Board was presented for consideration, A.W. Belikoi having been deferrer' from the meeting of February 3, 1964. Library Board Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman. Memme- sheimer and unanimously carried that Alexander W. Belikow be appointed as a member of the Library Board of Trustees for the unexpired term of Mr. V. Gilbert Ross. . A Report was received from the Committee, composed of -Council- man Jackson, City Administrator Foxworthy, Police Chief Kendrick, appointed February 3, 1964 to study the complaint of Eugene Osko against Jerry W. Warren, with the recommen- dation that the complaint be referred to the Chief of Police for further investigation on the items and that a recommen- dation be made to the City Council as quickly as possible. Councilman Jackson, chairman of the Committee, read the report. Moved by Councilman.McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that this matter be referred to the Personnel Board.under the provisions of the Municipal Code. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Jackson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Memmesheimer stated that his "No" vote was because he felt the matter should be referred to the Chief of Police, who could call in people concerned and question them, because information would be disclosed to the Chief that they would be reluctant to give to the Personnel Board. Re: Complai of E. Osko against Police Capt Jerry W. Warren A communication was received from the Personnel Board with recom- mendation for step raises and/or placing upon permanent status Step for the following employees: Raises 3-S& I I 339 Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 394 has denied a Precise Plan of Design for a proposed 7 -unit deep lot development at 1016 West 3rd Street, as proposed by P.C.Res.394 Joe S. Nieblos. No action was taken by Council on the above information. Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: Ord.#779 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 Memmesheimer, seconded.by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 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 ABSE1vr: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 779. Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: Ord .#780 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 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 McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Page 7 EFFECTIVE DATE Lloyd Jacobsen Police Officer Step 2 Perm. 3/1/64 Step Raises Merlyn Bauman Mechanic's Helper Step 3 3/24/64 (Cont'd) Robert Zmrzel Lineman:Helper Step 2 Perm. 3/5/64 Arthur Wilkerson Fire Eng.Perm. no inc. 3/22/64 ' Lawrence Booze Fire Eng. Perm. no inc. 3/22/64 Tommy Talbott Fire Eng. Perm. no inc. 3/22/64 James Cook Fireman Step Perm. 3/8/64 Evelyn Sullivan .Secy. -Steno Step 3 3726/64 Moved by'Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried the recommendation for step increases and/or permanent status for the eight employees be accepted. A communication was received from the Personnel Board together Resig. d� with a letter from Mr. Ken Crist submitting his resignation K. Crist as a member of the Personnel Board effective February 11, 1964. Pers. Bd. .-r Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer CC and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. Notice was given that the Planning Commission3 by Resolution P.C.Res.392 No. 392 (Case No. Z-94), has recommended "C-3" zoning upon (Z-94) annexation for proposed Southerly Annexation District No. 52, Azusa Valley Sanitarium, hearing date.to be set by City Clerk. Notice was also given that the Planning, Commission, by P.C.Res-393 Resolution No. 393 (Case No. V-85), has granted a Variance to (V-85) Ramon V. Long to permit the construction of a 37 -unit apart- ment house in "C-2" zone, at the southeast corner of Newburgh St. and Leton Avenue. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 394 has denied a Precise Plan of Design for a proposed 7 -unit deep lot development at 1016 West 3rd Street, as proposed by P.C.Res.394 Joe S. Nieblos. No action was taken by Council on the above information. Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: Ord.#779 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 Memmesheimer, seconded.by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 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 ABSE1vr: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 779. Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: Ord .#780 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 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 McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 340 i 1 341 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Page 8 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, Cooney, Jackson, Ortuno ' NOES: Councilmen: McLees ABSENT: Councilmen:None and numbered Ordinance No. 780 Councilman Memmesheimer offered for second reading the Ord -#781 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. d4 Mayor Ortuno stated that he felt that the City Treasurer's CM job is not a full time job and does not approve of the pay raise. The work can be done in a few hours a day. However, r•r our City Treasurer does make it a full time job. Cta . CM Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded.by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following Vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson NOES: Councilmen: McLees, Ortuno ' ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 781. Councilman McLees offered for second reading.the following Ord -#782 Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 6346 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE REQUIRED.FOR OPERATION OF TAXICABS. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman .Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 782. A Resolution was presented calling for a special election on Res.#4606 April 28, 1964 pertaining to Annexation District No. 52, Azusa Annex.#52 Valley Sanitarium. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 28th DAY OF APRIL, 1964, PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 52" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson 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. 4606. 342 1 L 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 A Resolution was presented giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election, April 14, 1964. Councilman Cooney offered the following.Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING'AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1964,,FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY -THE PRO- VISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF A CERTAIN QUESTION, PROPOSITION OR MEASURE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF CITY COUNCILMEN AND MAYOR. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 343 Page 9 Res.#4607 Gen.Election 4/14/64 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer 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. 4607. An Agreement between the. City of Glendora and the City of Azusa, establishing a common boundary between the two cities was presented for Council consideration, having been formu- lated in order to avoid any friction or litigation between them arising out of the competition for annexation of territory. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement between the City of Glendora and the City of Azusa. A Resolution was presented denying the application of Dean Carlson for approval of a Precise Plan of Design for five (5) deep lot units, located at 1002 and 1008_ -West 3rd Street. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN. (Carlson) Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by.Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Agreement bt Cities of Glendora & Azusa 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. 4608. A Resolution was presented denying a proposed amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code regarding non -conforming yard setbacks, after a public hearing before Council held on February 3, 1964, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Resolution No.. 384, the City Council.determined that the proposed amendment would lead to confusion, that it is not necessary, and that the public welfare does not require its adoption. M Res.#4608 Deny Precise Plan of Design (Carlson) Res.#4609 Denying Non-conformi Yard Setbacks 344 1 1 1 CITY.HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NON -CONFORMING YARD SETBACKS. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 345 Page 10 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. 4609. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending Section 3200.68 of the Municipal Code reducing the speed limit on certain streets. Councilman Memmesheimer offered for first reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN STREETS. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that further reading be waived: The monthly reports from Department and Commissions were presented for consideration. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the reports be filed. 1st Rdg. Ord. Speed Limits Reduced Mthly.Rpts. A communication was received from the Police Chief, together Resig. with a letter from Sergeant Martin Strelneck, submitting M. Strelnecl Officer Strelneck's resignation as a member of the Police 2/17/64 Department effective February 17, 1964. Moved by Councilman.Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and that Sergeant Strelneck's name remain on the eligibility list as requested. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by.Councilman Authorize Jackson and unanimously carried that the Police Chief be Appt. authorized to fill the vacancy from the next established list. A communication was received from the City Administrator and Informal Chief of Police with a report on informal bids for five (5) Bids vehicles for use in the Police Department, together with a 5 Vehicles recommendation. P.D. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Administrator and Police Chief be accepted for the informal bid of Bob Longpre Pontiac, Monrovia, on five Pontiac Catalinas for a net amount of $7260.12. 346 1 1 1 CITY HALL 'AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 Notice was given that permission.was granted by the Superin- tendent of Light and Water to the Southern California Edison Company to serve,energy at 292, 294, 296 and 298 South. Irwindale Avenue, 1587, 1589 and 1591 West Paramount Street, and 111 Peckham Road. No action was taker. by Council on the above item. A,communication was received from the City Engineer requesting authorization for the expenditure up to $675.00 to employ the services of the Charles Landers Surveying Company, Pasadena, to make a survey for the establishment of the centerline of Cerritos Avenue from the south property line of the proposed high school site, adjacent to Sierra Madre Avenue, south to Tenth Street. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to the City Engineer to have the survey made. Page 11 Grant Perm. for, Elec. Energy Req. for Survey of Cerritos Ave A communication was received from the City. Engineer recommending the acceptance of sanitary sewer in Arrow Highway from Heath- Notice of dale Avenue to 1500 feet east of Heathdale.Avenue and to Completion authorize execution of Notice of Completion and, in addition, Sewer that $66.50 be withheld from the payment to Vido Samarzich Co. until Mrs. Bassham's claim is settled. Moved by Councilman Cooney, -seconded by Councilman McLees and ' unanimously carried that the sanitary sewer be accepted and the Notice of Completion be executed, and the amount of $66.50 plus 10% be withheld from the payment to Vido Samarzich Co. City Engineer Sandwick gave an oral report on the status Res.#4610 of the select system of streets and highways. Mr. Sandwick stated that Senate Bill #344 has changed the procedure in obtaining funds for gas tax projects. As of January 1, 19643 all projects must be on select system. The only select system SCR -62 that the City has is the study prepared in 1959• In order for many of the new projects to be included to receive gas tax funds, it is necessary to adopt the pro- posed resolution . In order to get an initial Select System , the City Council recommended the adoption of the following Resolution requesting approval by the State of California Highway Commission. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A SELECT SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS. A communication was received from the State of California Calif.Peace Department of Justice enclosing a check in the amount of Officers $727.20, as the 1963 reimbursement from the California Peace Training Officers Training Fund. Fund Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. 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. 4610. A communication was received from the State of California Calif.Peace Department of Justice enclosing a check in the amount of Officers $727.20, as the 1963 reimbursement from the California Peace Training Officers Training Fund. Fund Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. RM �l CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17,,-1964 WE;a Page 12 A request was received from Edsal Corporation for payment in Re:Const. the amount of $2400 which was previously agreed upon with Calera Mr. Soelberg regarding the construction of Calera Avenue Ave. from Hollyvale Street to Foothill Boulevard. -The street has been inspected and is in accordance with the requirements. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer I seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried authorizing payment at this time of $2400 to Edsal Corporation, to be entered on the Demand List of the next meeting. The City Administrator informed Council•of receipt of a telegram advising of the hearing in Los Angeles on the Rees Bill by Assembly Committee on Transportation and requesting the City to support this Bill already endorsed by the League of California Cities. As publicity was requested, the Azusa Herald and Chamber of Commerce were notified. Council was advised of the invitation from the Los Angeles County Health Department to attend the Community Health Week Luncheon, at the Biltmore Bowl, Wednesday, March 11th, from 11:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.; reservations accepted until February 24, 1964. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that any member of the City Council or interested City agencies able to attend be authorized to do so, and should notify the City Administrator's.office. A communication was received from Mr. Roderick S. Williams, :352 Cerritos Avenue, requesting extension of approximately 500 ft. of sidewalk on Cerritos Avenue southerly from the Los Angeles County Flood Control Channel. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the City Adminis- trator advise Mr. Williams that his request be denied as it would be against City policy to spend City funds for this improvement. A communication was received from the Eastland Chapter of Hadassah requesting permission to hold a rummage sale, sponsored by the Elks Club, to be held on February 20th and 21st at the Elks Club in Azusa Square. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Clerk ascertain which chapter of the Elks Club is sponsoring this organization, and to grant permission for the rummage sale if Eastland Chapter of Hadassah is sponsored by the Azusa -Glendora Elks Club. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of original applications for On -Sale Beer licenses for the following: Jan B. Benken, Blue Jay, located at 633 East Foothill Blvd., and for Daniel R. Mulvihill, located at 347 South Irwin- dale Avenue. No action was taken by Council on the above notices. Assembly Bill Re:Transpor- tation Community Health Week Luncheon Request for Sidewalk Request Rummage Sale ABC Notices 633 E. Foothill B1i 347 S. Irwindale A, Council discussed the policy of the City regarding the Library Library & not being a part of the Civil Service system. Civil Servii No action was taken by Council. A communication was received from the East San Gabriel Valley Re%nest sol: Edgewood Chapter of Project Hope requesting permission to solicit S.S.Hope' funds in Azusa for the 'S. S. Hope" through local service clubs. M 1 r� CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 173 1964 The request was granted by Council under the usual Council policy. 351 Page 13 Council requested the City Administrator to contact Mr. Gold Admin. regarding the Gold -Thompson administrative study, requesting Study him to submit the completed report at the March 2, 1964 Gold-Thompsc meeting or appear before Council. Council was advised that the hearing before the Local Agency LAF Comm. Formation Commission on Proposed Annexation No. 60 is hrg. scheduled for March 11th, at 10:00 A.M., at 500 West Temple, 3/11/64 Los Angeles. Councilman Memmesheimer offered the following Resolution Bills & entitled: Reqs. e1Res.#4611 M A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING 0) CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF r -r WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. m 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. 4611. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Adjourn Time of Adjournment: 11:03 P.M. 352 E 1