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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY; JUNE 1, 1964
7:30 P.M.
The City Council'of_the City o£'Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the .meeting"to.order and led in
Call to
the salute to the" flag._•,
Order.
Invocation was given by Rev. Meredith H. Davis of the
Invocation
Evangelical Methodist Church.
'Present
at Roll..Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney; Jackson
McLees,- Memmesheimer'
Roll Call
Also Present:...City Administrator Foxworthy, City
Engineer. 'Sandwick., Deputy City
Clerk Roehrich .-
With no corrections, the Minutes of the meeting of March 17,
Apprv.Min.
1964, were approved as submitted.
-. 3/17/64
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res.449
No. 449. (C-41), approved a Conditional Use Permit to.allow
Cond.Use
the expansion of an existing trailer park in the "M-2" zone
Permit -
from 38 to 45 spaces on property on the west side of Loren
S.L.Couch
�-+
Avenue and approximately 1300 feet north of Foothill.Blvd.,
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commonly known as 812 North Loren Avenue, as petitioned by
Samuel L. Couch.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
P.C.Res.450
lution No. 450 (C-40), approved a Conditional Use Permit to
Cond.Use
allow the construction of an auditorium seating approximately
Permit -
280 persons for religious services on property on the south side Emmanuel
of Fifth Street and Just east of the Little Dalton Wash, known
Baptist,Ch.
as 630 East Fifth Street, as petitioned'by the'Emmanuel
Baptist Church.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 451
P.C.Res.451
(V-95), granted a Variance to permit a 10 -foot
Var.grntd.
side yard on the east side of a proposed auditorium for
Emmanuel
religious services,on property on the south side of Fifth
Baptist Ch.
Street and just east'"of the Little Dalton Washy known as
630 East Fifth Street, as -petitioned by the Emmanuel Baptist
Church.
Notice was also given that ,.the Planning Commission; by Resolu-
P.C.Res.452
_
tion No. 452 (V-96),, granted -a Variance to permit, the erection
Var.Texaco
of a free-standing sign with a surface area of 150 square feet
Inc.(Hrg.
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for a proposed service station at the southwest corner of.
set for
Pasadena Avenue and.Foothill Blvd., as petitioned.by-Texaco Inc.
6/15/64)
Notice was further. iven that the Planning,Commission, by
P.C.Res.453
Resolution No. 453 Z-110), recommended a Zone Change from
"C-3"
Zone Chnge.
zone to.zone if (1500) on property between Alosta
to Rab
Avenue and Hollyvale Street and from Ben Lomond.Avenue to
Trevor Dev.
approximately 620 feet westerly therefrom, except the south-
Co.(Santochi)
west corner of.Alosta Avenue and Ben Lomond Avenue, with a
for
frontage of 258 feet on Alosta.Avenue and 310 feet on Ben
�Hrg,set
/15/64)
Lomond Avenue, as petitioned by Trevor Development Co. by
C. Vick Santochi;; public hearing before Council set for
'
June 15, 1964
Moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the preceeding Planning
Motion to
Commission Resolutions Nos. 449, 450, 451,'452, and 453
File P.C.
be filed.
Res.
City Attorney Williams entered the meeting at .7:45 P.M.
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The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the ,time,se.t for a public hearing
on a Recommended Zone Change :from "R-3"' to "C-2", by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 435'('Z-105), on property at the,
northwest corner of.Paiamount, Street and Azusa Avenue, with a
frontage of 165 feet on Paramount Street.and l74 feet on
Azusa Avenues as petitioned by,Harker Development Co., by
Warren Lefe.bvre,'the.hearing was declared opened,'by the Mayor.
The Deputy'City Clerk presented the Affidavit`of Proof of
Publication of Notice of this Public:Hearing,.together with
an analysis and recommendation of the Planning Commission:'
Warren Lefebvre, 10600 Catella_Avenue, Anaheim, appeared
before Council, stating it their feeling that this property
is not suitable for R-3 use because of.its location at an
important intersection.
Vern Bullock, .1017 Palm Drive, owner of the property, addressed
Council and presented:.a petition containing 17,:names of resi-
dents of 'adjacent prope'rty.owners agreeable to..the zone change,
Mr. Bullock further.stated that the property is no longer a
desirable location for residence because of- noise and traffic,
and the zone change was requested in order to be able'to put
a gas station on that corner.
There being no written communications and no one else wishing
to speak on.this matter,.it was
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the hearing,be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by=Councilman McLees that
the recommendation of .the Planning Commission be approved and
the Zone changed to C-2. and that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the:necessary Ordinance. Motion°failed to carry by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen:, Cooney, McLees
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Jackson, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman McLees stated that he seconded the motion because he
believed the proposed freeway would be a natural buffer.
Councilman Rubio stated_.he voted against the.tone change because:
he was not in favor of a.gas station at that corner..
The hour of 7:30 P.M,"being the time,set-for a public hearing
on an appeal to`the.denial by the Planning Commission (Res,
No.436 - Z-108) of.a zone change from C-2 to R -3c (1200) on
property at the southwest corner of .Cerritos Avenue and Big
Dalton Wash, with,frontage.on Cerritos Avenue'from the.Wash
to approximately 288 feet southerly, and with a uniform
depth of 287.,feet, owned by Don E. Cokeley, the hearing was
declared opened by the Mayor.
The Deputy City Clerk presented Affidavit of Proof of -Publica-
tion of Notice.of this Public Hearing; together with an analysis
from the Planning Commission.
Don Cokeley, 221 West Dexter, Covina, owner of theproperty,
appeared before.Councilstating that he had purchased this
property in 1962 with the purpose of developing multiple
dwelling units which would have been permitted'at that time.
under the existing zoning. He -further stated that he did not
feel the property,should,be developed as commercial.
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Pub,Hrg.
Zone Chng
to C-2
(Harker
Develop.0
W.Lefebvr
(P.C.Res.
435,Case
A-105)
Pub.Hrg.
appeal to
denial of
zn.chng.
Cokeley)
appeal
denied)
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With no further discussion on,the subject, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Jackson
d i 1 i d th t th h 4 b 1 d
Q" mous y carr e a e ear ng e c woe
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the request for change of'zone be denied at this time.
Motion carried by the following vote:..
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Jackson, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The hour of 7:.30:P.M. being the time also set.for.a public
hearing on an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
(Res. #437 - V-94) of a Variance to permit.inclusion of two (2)
small stores in -each of-2;proposed apartment, buildings in, ,
requested R -3C zone, including sign area not to exceed 32 sq.
ft. per building, on property at the southwest corner of '.
Cerritos Avenue and Big -Dalton Wash, with frontage on Cerritos
f+ Avenue from the Wash to'appproximately 288'feet southerly; and
with a uniform depth of -2b7 feet, owned by Don E. Cokeley..the
p� hearing was declared opened by the Mayor.
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof. of
Publication of Notice of this Public Hearing., together with an
analysis from the Planning Commission.
Since this request was dependent upon affirmative action of the
previous item,(Z-108), it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman -Jackson and
unanimously carried that the hearing be•olosed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and
unanimously carried that the variance be denied.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. alsobeing the time set'for a public
hearing on the recommended' zone change from C-2 to R -3b (1500)
(P.C.Res.#438 - Z=109.) on property on`the north side of Arrow
Highway, from 287 feet west of Cerritos Avenue to 246 feet
westerly therefrom, and with an average depth of 434 feet,
as initiated by;the-Planning Commission, the hearing was
declared opened•by the Mayor.
The Affidavit of'Proof.of Publication of Notice of .this
Public Hearing was presented, together with the analysis and
recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Planning Director Eaton explained that this request for zone
change has been made in'order to bring'under,proper zoning
property already developed as multiple units.
No written communications having been received and no,one in
the audience wishing to speak on this. item, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the hearing be -closed,..
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the zone change as recommended by the
Planning'Commission be approved and the City Attorney be
Instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the. time set `for a public
hearing on a`recommended.Amendment to the Zoning Chapter of
the Municipal Code to provide for a requirement of 400 sq.ft.
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of "Usabel Open Space" per unit in 11-3,zones, the hearing was Open Spa(
declared opened by the Mayor. in R-3
1 1.zones
The Affidavit of.Proof of Publication of Notice of this.Public
Hearing was presented, together with an analysis and recommen
dation from the Planning Commission.
There being no written communications received an& no one in
the audience wishing to speak.on this matter, it was
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the hearing be`closed.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter of the Azusa Munici- 1st rdg.
pal Code'.by the addition,of a new Section 9210.80, regarding Ord. re:
Usable Open Space, was presented for Council consideration. Usable
Open Spa,
Councilman Cooney offered for first reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE 'OF.THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE PROVISIONS OF THE -ZONING CHAPTER OF`THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO USABLE OPEN SPACE IN THE R-3 ZONE.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded.by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the time set fora public Pub.Hrg.
hearing on a. recommended Amendment to the Zoning Chapter of Amend M.(
the Azusa Municipal Code to providefor new "C-Fom
.".(Cmunity re: C -F
Facility) zone (F.C.Res.#441), the.hearing was declared zone
opened by the Mayor.
The AffidavitofProof of'Publication of Notice of this Public
Hearing was.'presented, together with three analyses and
recommendations:from the Planning Commission.
No written communications.having been received and no one in
the audience. wishing to.speak on this item; it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried :that the hearing be closed
In answer to.a. question asked by Council, Planning Director
Eaton stated that the Council can always appeal a conditional
use permit granted by the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman.Cooney, seconded"by Councilman'Rubio and
unanimously- carried that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, approving the amendment to the.Zoning Chapter,
re: "C -F" ,(Community Facility) zone, be accepted and<that.the
City Attorney_be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The hour of.7:30-P.M. also.'being the time set for a public
hearing on a recommended Amendment to•the Zoning Chapter of
the Azusa Municipal Code.,to provide for,minimum floor space
of 850 sq. ft.,for any separate dwelling in R-2 zone (P.C.
Res.•{f4.42),, the hearing was declared opened by.the Mayor.
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication.of Notice of this Public Hearing, together with
two analyses and recommendation from the`Planning Commission.
Planning Dirdetor Eaton stated this amendment,is for the
purpose.of clarifying certain Sections of the Zoning Chapter
with reference to building areas permitted in R-2 and R-3
zones.
Pub.Hrg.
Amend M.0
re: Min. fI
space in
R-2 zone
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There being.no written communications,}and no one in the audience
wishing to speak on this item, it was
Moved by Councilman Jackson,'seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that this hearing be,closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the recommended Amendment regarding
the floor 'space in the "R-2",zone be approved and that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the -necessary Ordinance.
The hour of 7:,30.P.M, also being the.time set for the public
hearing on the recommended Zone Change from R -lb to C-2 on
property located at the northeast corner of Rockvale and
Alosta Avenues, owned by Florence -Hamilton, being part of,
the completed Easterly Annexation District No. 54 (P.C.Res:
#445 - Z-107)',the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor.
The Deputy.Ciiy,Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of,.
Publication of Notice of this Public Hearing, together with
an analysis and recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Florence Hamilton, 6638 Rockvale.Avenue,.appeared before
Council, stating that there are commercial developments on
all sides and the'location of the propei�ty.is no longer
desirable for residential use.
No written communications having been received and'.no one in
the audiencewishing to speak on this subject, it was.
Moved by Councilman -Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the request for the zone change be
approved and that the.City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary Ordinance`. .
Pub.Hrg.
re: zone
chng.
(F.Hamilt
The hour of 7:30_P.M, also being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg.
hearing on the.recommended Amendment to the Zoning Chapter of Amend M.0
the Azusa Municipal Code to provide for a 20foot rear yard re:rear
requirement in the R -GA (Garden Apartment) zone (P.C.Res. yard req.
,#447), the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. in R -GA
zones
It was stated that, .when, originally instituted; the rear yard
requirement had been inadvertantly left"out.of the "R -GA" zone.
No written communications having been received and no,one in
the audience,wishing to speak on this subject, ;it was;
Moved by Councilman.Jackson, seconded by`Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman`Cooney, seconded by.Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the recommendation for the proposed
Amendment to the Zoning Chapter be approved.and that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary. Ordinance.
The hour of: 7:.30 P.M. also being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg.
hearing in regard -to the Weed Abatement.Program, the hearing re:Weed
was declared opened by the Mayor. No newspaper -publication of Abatement
a legal notice being required.for this hearing,,a signed state-
ment from Superintendent.of Public Works'Brusnahan was presented,
stating that on or before May 26, 1964, all the lots before
specified to have weeds removed were posted in the prescribed
manner. -
There being no written'.communications received and no one in
the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter, it was
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Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded.by'Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that;the,hearing be,closed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio,;seconded-by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the.Superintendent of Public Works
be instructed to proceed with the Weed Abatement Programa
The hour of 7:30 P.14. also being the time set for .the public
hearing, continued from the meeting of May 18, 1964, 'on the
appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission of,Precise
Plan of Designfor remodelling and new structure at an existing
Service Station at the.southwest corner of Foothill -Blvd.,
and San Gabriel Avenue, owned by Socony Mobil Oil Co., the
hearing was declared opened.by-the Mayor. I.
City Administrator Foxworthy submitted a report from the
Committee of its meeting with Mr. Muchanan of Socony Mobil
Oil Co, with regard to the request on this appeal....Council.,
was provided.with the modified Precise Plan of.Design which
excludes all previous conditions except the following: (1)
t`+ dedicate a property line return of 25.1 radius., and.(2) relo-
cate existing 12' revolving sign on corner of property. It
C� was further ,stated that the dedication of the curb area has
been established and there are no further problems.
CA Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded.by:Councilman Jackson
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution`was.presented, approving the Precise Plan of
Design of Socony,Mob11.;011:Co., dated.June 1,_1964.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN. (Socony Mobil 011 Co:),
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: Rubio,.Cooney, Jackson,McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None' -and numbered Resolution No.. 4661.
City Attorney William's recommended that;_in the future the
identifying Planning Commission Resolution number and Case,
number be used -in setting up the Agenda items ai►d in the
Minutes of the Council meetings when.reasonable and logical
for purposes..of reference.
Discussion was held by. Council on the recommended Zone
Zone Change.'from M-1 to R -3b (1500) on a triangular-shaped
property located on the south side of Gladstone Street
between an existing trailer park and Little Dalton Wash,
with a frontage of approximately 580 feet on Gladstone
Street, owned by G.,R. Relock. The Public'Hearing on this
zone change was closed on April 20, 1964, and decision
continued to this meeting.
Following a discussion as.,to the possibility of re -'zoning
this property to a R -3a zone,Iit was brought out that it is
not permissible to impose a zone more restrictive than the
zone requested.
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re -appointed for a 3 -year term on June 26, 1956, and again
was re -appointed on.July 15, 1958, apparently in error, but
since that time there, appears to be no record of further
appointments. Attendance records of all Boards' -and Commissions
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that
the recommendation of the Planning f:ommission be approved to
re -zone this.pioperty to -R -3b:; Motion failed by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Jackson, Memmesheimer,
ABSENT: Councilmen: Norte
Discussion was..held by Council regarding its decision on
Planning Commission recommended zone change from.M-1 to R -3b
Zn, chng
denied or
'
(1500) on an approximately 10,000 sq.' ft. parcel lying.at:the
prop.
southwest juncture of Little, Dalton. Wash and Gladstone Street,
Gladstone
and adjacent to the'Relock property, the Public Hearing having
St. & L.I
been closed on April, 20, 1964, and decision continued to
Wash.
this meeting:
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by''Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the recommendation'be denied.
The City Administrator submitted a report of the Special
Rept. on
Deep Lot Study Committee recommending various•revisions of
Deep Lot
6j
the Ordinance to•.be submitted to the Planning Commission,
Study
"r•r
which report'is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the report of the Committee be
accepted and discussion be continued,to the meeting of. June 15th.
A report was submitted by Councilman Cooney is Chairman of the
Report
Salary Committee,.which.report is on file in the City Clerk's
Salary
office.
Com.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the
recommendatioris..of the Salary Committee be accepted and referred
to the Personnel Board.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation
Pk.& Rec.
Commission requesting Council consideration of Capital Improve-
Comm. re:
ment projects for the 1964-65 fiscal period, to be considered
Cap.Irapry
at Budget Sessions..
proj.
Jerry Phipps, 18470 Alford Street, President 'of Pop Warner's
Football, Inc.; appeared.before Council, stating that the -
development of the site at'First Street and Virginia Avenue
should be completed by September 1st since the Pop Warner
Football League must depend on the furnishing of a community
field on which to play, and also inviting the Council members
to attend the games: .
Moved by Councilman'Jackson, seconded by- ;Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that this communication be placed.on the
agenda when the Capital_Improvements of the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission are considered and may be taken up as an
urgency item.
A communication.was received from the Board of Trustees of the
Ltr.frm.
Azusa Public Library regarding the error.in their request for
Az.Pub.
the re -appointment of Mrs. Wheelehan at this time, and recom-
Lib.Bd..o:
mending the re -appointment of Mr. Edward Snyder.
Trustees
City Adminstrator Foxworthy stated that Mrs. Wheelehan was
re: Apptm
E.Snyder
re -appointed for a 3 -year term on June 26, 1956, and again
was re -appointed on.July 15, 1958, apparently in error, but
since that time there, appears to be no record of further
appointments. Attendance records of all Boards' -and Commissions
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were submitted to Council as requested..-.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and
unanimously carried that any previous appointments of Mrs-.,,
Wheelehan to the Library Board of Trustees'be amended in.order:
that her term expire.in 1965.
Moved by'Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that Mr. Edward -Snyder be re -appointed as
' a member of the Library Board.of Trustees for a•term of three
(3) years, expiring in 1967,' and that the City Attorney pre-
pare the necessary Resolution'to.include�the expiration date.
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the following Ord.802
Ordinance entitled: Re -zone
AN ORDINANCE AF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING.
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ,TO REZONE CERTAIN;PROPERTY`(Planning`
Commission Z-104)
'.� Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by, Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried .that further reading be,waived.,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
pp p passed.and adopted -by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None- and numbered Ordinance No. 802
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the.,following Ord. 803
Ordinance entitled: re -zone
(Volk-
AN ORDINANCE OF.THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY•OF AZUSA AMENDING McLain eti
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY (Volk -McLain,
and others)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that.further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded -by Councilman McLees that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and -adopted by the -
following vote of Council:
i AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance.No. 803.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following Ord. 804
Ordinance entitled: No.Annex.
Dist.#60
AN ORDINANCE -CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING re -zone
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY,. (Northerly
Annexation District No. 66)
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: Rubio -.Cooney, Jackson, McLees,-Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilm.eh. None and numbered.Crdinance No. 804.
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The City Attorney prepared a Resolution denying a request for Chng.of
for change of zone, pursuant to Council'.action after a Public zone
Hearing on May 18,,1964, on an appeal to denial by the Planning G.Pearson
Commission of Zone Change -:from R-2 to R -3c=(1200) on property et al
bounded by;Cerritos Avenue,6th Street, Pasadena Avenue and a
line parallel'to 6th Street and -northerly 285 feet therefrom "
as petitioned'by_George A. 'Pearson, et al.
Mayor Memmesheimer asked Council to consider,the Pearson',
property separate from the rest of the properties included in
the original zone change application, and to-.consider:re-zoning
the Pearson property R -3b in place of R -3c., "
Moved by. Councilman McLees that the suggestion of 'the-Mayor'be
accepted, that this area`be reconsidered and the Pearson
property only be zoned R -3b. Motion died for lack of a second.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Mayor Memmesheimer that the proposed Resolution be presented
for Council,aetion. Motion failed by.the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Jackson
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, McLees, Memmesheimer,
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman McLees that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the necessary documents to re -zone the Pearson pro-
perty to R -3b and that the zone change be denied as to the rest
of the properties involved. Motion died`for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer
that the Pearson property be re -zoned R -3a, that the zone change
on the balance of the properties be denied, and that.the City
Attorney be instructed to,prepare the necessary documents.
Motion passed.by the.following vote of Council:.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio; Cooney, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Jackson
ABSENT: Councilmen: -None
A Resolution was presented dedicating certain City
owned
Res.4662
property to public street purposes being,&
portion
of Calera
ded.prop.
Street, approximately 1.00 foot in width
and 38.25
feet in
Calera St
length.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED
PROPERTY TO'PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND.ACCEPTING SAME AS A
PUBLIC STREET.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by.
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen:. None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4662
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
,MONDAY.' JUNE 1, 1964 Page 10
A Resolution was.presented authorizing the commencement of
Res.4663
condemnation proceedings on property owned by Adolph A. Solis,
condmn.
and more specifically described as Lot 5, Tract ,17624, for
proc. for
acquiring an easement to straighten Cerritos Avenue.
St. pr ss
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
(Solis)
Councilman Cooney offered the.'following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FINDING
AND DETERMINING -THAT THE PUBLIC.INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE. THE ACQUISITION OF!CERTAIN PROPERTY
-FOR.
PUBLIC USE FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY -PURPOSES.,
Moved by Councilman Cooney; seconded by Councilman Rubio and
Rd s.4664
unanimously carried that 'further reading be'waived.
Agrmnt.re:
Moved by Councilman Cooney,- seconded by•Councilman Rubio that
Mntnce.St•
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and,adopted by
Hwys.
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson,.MoLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
AZUSA.
ABSENT:.. Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4663,
City Attorney Williams requested Councills preference as to
City Attn
his report concerning possible actions on the Rodeffer,
report on
Industries Quarry site. The City Attorney stated hewouldRodeffer
like to have more time in which to prepare awritten'report.
Ind.Inc.
Councilman Cooney requested that the Cit Attorne re a e
pr a
written report and submit it to the Council,,
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded.by Councilman McLees and
unanimously ; -carried that additional time be permitted the City
Attorney in which to prepare a report for the next Council
meeting.
A communication was submitted to Council requesting a leave of
6 -mos. lv
absence with pay i'or Larry Russell, Lineman Helper in the Light
of absence
and Water Department, as the result of an accident which occurred
grntd.
while he was.off duty..
L.Russel
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that Mr. Russell
be granted a six -months leave of absence without pay and, if,
at the end of that time or prior thereto, his doctor certifies.
he is physically able to resume his regular duties, that he be
assured of the same position.
A Resolution'Was presented; approving an agreement with. the
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State Division of Highways for maintenance of.State Highways.
Agrmnt.re:
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Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:'
Hwys.
A RESOLUTION.CF':THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR•MAINTENANCE_OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and
unanimously.carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by.Councilman J"kson that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council;
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio;+Cooney, Jackson; McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No: 4664,
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A Resolution was presented,' accepting a„ Grant of Easement, and
Res.4665
directing the recording thereof, on a portion of 9th Street in
Gr.of
the Lemon Tract Subdivision, being a.15=foot northerly -roadway
Esmnt.
easement and a' 5 -foot southerly. roadway easement for Ninth
9th St.
Street between Pasadena Avenue and the Monrovia Nursery.:,
Ptac.Elec
(Pacific.Electric Railway Company)
R.R.)
— .
Councilman McLees offered the'following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY -COUNCIL -OF THE'CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING
A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF.
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-
ythe
thefollowing vote of Council;
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Mem-mesheimer
E.,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution No.. 4665.
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A communicationwas from the City Engineer requesting
Req.from
that the Council authorize the expenditure of $26.00 in order
City Eng.
that Mrs, Arlene Marcas, the Department.Secretary-Stenographer,
pyt. for
may become a.Notary Public.
cst.of
Notary fo;
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
A,Marcas
unanimously carried that the request be granted.._
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
Auth.grntc
unanimously carried that authorization - be granted for an
Addt'l.
additional Notary Public in the City Clerk's or City Admini-
Notary Pul
strator's office
The City Administrator presented for Council consideration
Ad.for
a communication from the Los Angeles Herald Examiner news-
Herald
paper for purchase of an advertisement::in their 1965 "All
Examiner
Year" magazine.
1965 "All
Year"Mag.
After discussion, it `was moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman Rubio.and unanimously carried that the communi-
cation be filed.
A Resolution was presented',appointing the City. Administrator
Res.4666
as the City representative,to sign for and accept surplus
Apptg.
Federal property as required by the .California Disaster'Office.
City Adm.
auth.re:
Councilman McLees offered the following. .Resolution entitled:
surplus
Fed.Prop.
A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS.
ANGELES COUNTY .CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PAUL D. FOXWORTHY, . .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE -CITY OF AZUSA;.AS THE REPRESENTA-
TIVE OF SAID CITY TO SIGN FOR,AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL
PROPERTY.
Moved by Councilman McLees; seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio that
the Resolution. beadopted._. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote -of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,` Cooney, Jackson, McLees, "Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None:'
ABSENT: Councilmen: None. and numbered Resolution No. 4666.
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The City Administrator submitted a memorandum requesting
F.P.C.
Council's consideration in establishing s policy regarding
Rate
further activity on behalf of the City of Azusa in the rate
Filing
filing with F.P.'C.,by the Southern California.Edison-.Qompany.
'
Following a discussion on the subject, it'was•moved by
Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the matter be referred to-the
City Attorney and City Administrator authorizing them to'
proceed,in the best interests'of the City.
A communication was presented by the City Administrator.
Bids
requesting,authorization-to dispose of scrap copper and
Sale of
cast iron.to the high bidders in each category.,,
scrap
copper &
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson
cast iron
and unanimously carried that Chris Beck Metals, 4246 North
Elton, Baldwin Park, .be awarded the bid at $,215 lb. for
scrap copper; and Sam's,Auto Wrecking, 760 West Foothill
Blvd., Azusa.. be awarded the bid at $.015 lb. for scrap
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cast iron; and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
sell to these high bidders.
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The City Administrator.suggested the postponement of .the
Postpone
presentation of preliminary plans of the proposed new-
Prsnt'n.
Light and Water office building until Superintendent of
Prel.Plan;
Light and Water Smith; who has been ill, could be present.
'.Lt.&Wtr.
Bldg.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously.carried that action be delayed on the proposed
Light and Water office.building until Superintendent Smith
returns.
A communication was presented to Council from the City
1964
Engineer regarding the, proposed 1964 Bond Issue with reference
Bond Issue
to storm drains. Thesportion allocated to the City-hof Azusa
re:Storm
would amount to $472,000.,.plus one of the 24 regional drains
Drains
in the Flood Control District, for which $75,000;000. is
proposed to be set aside. It has been recommended that the
City support the 1964; Bond Issue.
The City Administrator presented a communication from the
Co.Health
County Administrative Office, advising of-a change in the
Ord.
County Health Ordinance asadopted by the County Board of
Chngs.
Supervisors, to become effective on July 1, 1964.. The
'.
proposed change in the. Ordinance provided.for, among other
things, a general increase in the fees required. This
communication was presented to City Attorney,Williams to:
report back at the next.Council meeting.
A communication was received from Mrs. Mary'Adams, giving
Bus.Lic.
a business address at 324 West Foothill Blvd., requesting.
denied
a business license to give "readings" in her home.
"readings"
After ascertaining from Mrs. Adams that she°wishes to do
M,Adams
character or mind reading,-it was moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded•by.Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that,
in accordance.with previous Council policy, the request.be
denied.
A communication-,was received from Eileen Rose Dixon, 327 S.
Acc.Claim
Pasadena Avenue, regarding.alleged damage to her automobile
ref.to
from a fallen tree, with estimated damages in the'amount of
$230.94.
Ins.Agent
E.R.Dixon
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the claim be denied and the infor-
mation forwarded to the-City's insuranee.agent.
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A communication was received_ from-the_.Guadalupe,Society Grnt.Per.
of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, requesting permission' "Jamaica"
to hold an annual, -Jamaica (Fiesta) on June 27th and 28th,; Guadalupe
at the Parish Hall Grounds at. 4th Street and Dalton Avenue. Society
Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the request be referred to the Police,.
Department with ;power to act.
A communication was received from Mrs. Dorothy Bruce,, Account... Grnt.Lv.
Clerk, requesting permission for.a two-week leave of absence; of absnee,
without pay, from August 10th to•21st, 1964, in order to take 2 -wk.
advantage of a tour of Europe.+. D.Bruce
Moved by,Councilman Cooney, seconded by 'Councilman Rubio.and
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unanimously carried that the request' be granted.
A communication was received requesting that Council proclaim.:
the month of June as `"June is Dairy Month -1964".
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded'by Councilman Rubio and
CI unanimouslycarried that 'the Mayor be authorized.to sign the .
M proclamation.
GO A communication from Commander-elect,Beatrice Hernandei was.
CG received inviting the members'of Council to attend the insti-
tution and installation of:PT-109 D.A.V. Auxiliary of Azusa,
on June 5th at 8:00 P>M,,.at the V.F.W:;,Hall, 250 East 1st St,
Mayor Memmesheimer suggested that members of.the'Council attend
if at all possible.
A request was received from the International Church of the
Foursquare Gospel,.requesting Council consideration for the
granting 't a right -of -entry easement througri 751 of City of
Azusa property,,described,as the easterly 75 ft. of the
westerly 155 ft. of ,Lot.1, Azusa Foothill'Citrus Tract.
After discussion, -.it was -moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded
by Councilman McLee's and unanimously carried that this request
be referred to the City Attorney, City Administrator and the
Engineering Department -for discussion and study,
Councilman Cooney suggested that a letter be written by the
City Administrator -to Mr. Blum, Referee in the'matter of the
Bankruptcy of the Rainbow Country Club, as it has been brought
i to Council's attention that the property area is a health.
hazard.
Councilman Rubio brought to Council's attention the deplorable
condition of .a structure located at 310 North Alameda Avenue,
stating that vandals had broken windows and debris surrounded
the building, . The City Administrator.stated that this
property had.been cleaned up by the City a short time ago,
Mayor Memmesheimer inquired as to the set -back permitted on
a structure located;on Azusa Avenue in.the 400 -block.
Planning Director Eaton explained that there was no required
set -back in thi's'..area.
Councilman Jackson inquired about the status of'`the houses•
purchased by the State for ,the proposed freeway, stating that
many of the. houses had been broken into and destruction of
the property is 'very evident. The City Administrator will
report on this matterto Councilman Jackson.
Procla.
"June is
Dairy Mont
Inst.&
InstlItn
PT -109
DAV Aux.
Req.rt, of
entry esmt
Four Sq.
Church
Health
Gond.
Angling
Club
Bldg. at
Alameda Av
run down
Set -back
on Bldg,
Azusa Ave.
Freewy.
houses
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Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
Res.4667
elms.&
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THE CITY_OF AZUSA ALLOWING'.
Dmnds
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND.DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE .FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that
the Resolution be adopted- Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:_
'
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jacksonj-McLees,_Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None- and numbered Resolution No. 4667.
Mayor Memmesheimer'recommended the appointment of Councilman.
App't.
Rubio to represent the City of Azusa in the United Nations.
Cnclm.
Program.
Rubio
United
Moved by Councilman:.Cooney,, seconded by Councilman McLees and
Nations
unanimously carried that,Councilman Rubio be appointed to:
Prgrm.
take charge of the United Nations Program as the represents-
tive of the City.
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Moved by Councilman•Cooney, seconded by'Councilman McLees and
Adjourn
C�0
unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to the Library
to 6/2/64
C4
Auditorium, Tuesday, June 2nd, at 7:00 P.M.
Lib.Aud.
Time of adjournment: 11:02 P.M.
ty Clerk
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