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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 21, 1964 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led Call to in the salute to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Rev. M. H. Davis of Evangelical Invocation Methodist Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson Roll Call McLees, Memmesheimer • Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller A request was received from the Foothill Committee on Procl. Employment for the Handicapped that Council proclaim "Employ the October 4-10, 1964, as "Employ the Handicapped Week". Handicapped Week" Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman 10/4-10 Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamation. A communication was received from St. Frances of Rome "Harvest Church requesting permission to hold a "Harvest Festival" Festival" on October 9th, 10th and 11th, at the School Grounds at 10/9-11 by Pasadena Avenue and Foothill Blvd. St.Frances of Rome Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Church Jackson and unanimously carried that permission be granted. City Atty. City Attorney Williams entered the meeting at 7:36 p.m, seated A request was received from Helicabs, Inc., for permission Req, by to land passengers at City -owned Heliport location at Helicabs, 5th Street and Virginia Avenue. The City Clerk asked Inc.,to Council if they had any objection to allowing a heli- land copter to land on other available property, as the passengers Heliport at 5th Street and Virginia Avenue is no longer at a in existence. Heliport After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be written informing Helicabs, Inc., that the City no longer has a heliport but Council has no objection to this operation if the company can find a suitable location in the City, which location would require Council's approval. Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic ABC Notice Beverage Control of an original application for On -Sale on -sale beer Beer and Wine License (at a bona fide eating place) by & Wine Lie. Gasper A. Licari, to be located at 113 E. Newburgh St., @113 E. which building is to be completed approximately Newburgh St. December 1, 1964. (G.A.Licari) ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Notice be filed. The City Clerk presented a request by Foothill Cities Foothill Planning Committee for Council's support in opposition Cities to plan to extend Foothill Blvd. east, as proposed by P1.Com. Mr. Walter M. Madsen of Oak Mountain Properties, Inc, req.supp. in oppos. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, to extend. seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried Foothill that a letter be written to the Los Angeles County Blvd.east Board of Supervisors that Council objects to the alignment proposed by Mr. Madsen. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA IrG _^.,Vm-^MBER 9} 1. A request was received _ .r: u:; F. _ _ ; Referee in Bankruptcy, for an extension of `.:ne li.mi:: ;ithin which to have the Rainbow Angling Club neon sign removed from the northwest corner of Foothill Blvd, and Pasadena Avenue, as requested by Council. Moved by Coi�hcilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman: Cooney and unanimously carried that titAe be extended to October 5th, otherwise it will be removed by City forces and a statement sent for expenses involved. A communication was received from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, requesting that Council adopt a Resolution recommending voters approval of Los Angeles County Proposition "C" of a $275 million bond issue for flood control purposes. The City Engineer submitted a memo and a report on the "Control of Surface Storm Water by Storm Drains and Drainage Channels, 1964 Program", filed with the Board of Super- visors by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Following discussion, Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF AZUSA ENDORSING PROPOSITION "C" ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 1964, BALLOT. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Coancilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, 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 4730. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the report by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be filed. Council requested that a certified copy of the Resolution be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. The City Clerk reported on a petition submitted by businessmen on Azusa Avenue regarding the issuance of a beer license at 636 North Azusa Avenue. Council was advised by the City Clerk that he had recommended to the businessmen that they forward a copy of the petition to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for their consideration. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman ' Cooney and unanimously carried that the petition containing 33 names of merchants protesting the issuance of a beer license at 636 North Azusa Avenue be filed. The City Clerk informed Council that a representative from the Pentecostal Church had asked if the City would renew its protest to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the application for license by Urena and Lura, located at 309 North Soldano Avenue. In view of the fact that a public hearing was held at which no protests were made other than by the City, and that there appears to be no new evidence to support a protest at this time, it was Pag,—' is Rainbow Club neo - sign {time plait for removal ext, to 1;/5 ) . s . #4730 endorsing Prop.0 on 11/3/64 ballot etition by mer- chants on Azusa Ave, protestg. beer lic, at 636 N. Azusa Ave. Protest ABC Lic. @309 N. Soldaro Ave. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny the request. A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raises and/or placing upon permanent status for the following employees: James Espinosa Storekeeper -Buyer Step 5 Robert Sandwick City Engineer " 4 William J. Franklin Fireman " 4 David Hardwick Police Officer " 5 Edgar Foster Gen.Bldg.Mtce.Man 4 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the recommenda- tions of the Personnel Board for the step raises be approved. A communication from the Personnel Board advised Council that at the last regular meeting of the Board, Anthony M. Ortuno was elected Chairman and John White, Vice Chairman for the fiscal year, 1964-65. Step Raises Effective Date 10/17/b4 lo/9/64 10/1/64 10/1/64 10/18/64 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending August 31, 1964, was presented to Council showing Total Bank Balances as of that date $1,010,843.17 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman ' Jackson and unanimously carried to file statement. Notice was received that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 470 (Case V-101), has granted a Variance to permit no rear yard for a distance of 33 feet and no side yard for a distance of 20 feet on property located at 1134 North Orange Avenue, as petitioned by James A. Moran. Notice was also received that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 471 (Case V-102) has granted a Variance to permit a retail market in an R-3 zone and for the construction of a walk-in refrigerator on property located at 309 North Soldano Avenue, as applied for by Balentina Luna. Notice was also received that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 472 (Case V-103), has granted a Variance to Richard Miranda to permit a reduced rear yard of 4 feet on property located at 316 East Santa Fe Avenue. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the above notifications from the Planning Commission be filed. ' The City Attorney reported regarding a study of a resolution ratifying a proposed Agreement concerning the Los Angeles Area Transportation Committee, referred from the meeting of September 8, 1964. There is, at the present time, a feeling by the committee forming SCAG (Southern California Associa- tion of Governments) of an over -lapping and duplication of the two organizations. The intent of the agreement is to limit its studies, etc., to the transportation field, and will probably be acceptable. Such an agreement will be required so that the State can receive A.Ortuno elec.Chrmn. Pers.Bd. J.White, Vice Chrmn. Financial Statement P.C.Res.470 Variance J.A.Moran P.C.Res.471 Variance B.Luna P.C.Res.472 Variance R.Miranda Re:study of Prop.Agrmnt. L.A.Area Transporta- tion Com. - tabled CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 federal funds to aid in the study of transportation. However, it is hoped, that if SCAG is formed, that it can be the substitute in place of this agreement from the separate cities. There will be a meeting of the SCAG Committee on September 24th with the members of this committee, and it is, therefore, suggested that this agreement be tabled and remain tabled until some agreement is reached. ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled. The matter of re -zoning certain significant community facilities, such as schools, parks, and other govern- mental facilities was brought to the attention of Council, the hearing having been held on September 8, 1964. The City Attorney stated that to rezone these properties would require a tremendous amount of legal description, would create restrictions for future uses of the land, and, at the present time, certain areas do not conform to the requirements of the "C -F" zone Ordinance. The zone could be indicated on a Land Use Map, or on the Master Plan, or re -adopt the zoning map and show these things on the map. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the recommended zone change be referred to the Planning Commission for their comments, and that Council adopt a Resolution declining the change. Page 4 Re -zoning in C -F zone declined The City Attorney stated that, with regard to the Removal of request for the removal of the abandoned pumping station, pumping Rodeffer Industries, Inc, had commenced clearing the station by grounds and had pruned trees. Rodeffer Ind. Inc. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that permission be granted to Rodeffer Industries, Inc, to remove the pumping plant building, in accordance with specifica- tions from the Superintendent of Light and Water for the proper protection of the valve and City line, that the site be cleared, with the return of the fence to the City. The monthly reports from Departments and Commissions were submitted to Council. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the reports be filed. A communication was received from the Chief of Police and the City Engineer, regarding a request for additional Stop Signs at the intersections of Pasadena Avenue and ' Third Street, and Pasadena Avenue and Eleventh Street, outlining the study made of traffic conditions at these intersections and submitting a recommendation. Councilman Rubio presented a petition signed by thirteen residents requesting a Stop Sign on Pasadena Avenue and Third Street. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to accept the recommenda- tion that Stop Signs should not be placed on Pasadena Dept. monthly reports Stop signs @Pasadena & 3rd St. & 11th St. denied CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 Avenue at either Third Street or Eleventh Street, that stop signs remain on both the minor streets of Third and Eleventh Streets, and that Radar signs be posted in the area and the Police Department requested to enforce the speed limits, particularly on Sundays, and that the petition be filed. A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding the removal of the house at 5th Street and ' Cerritos Avenue, purchased by the City from Mr. and Mrs. Solis. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the sale and removal of the residence at 5th Street and Cerritos Avenue, with specifications, etc., to be furnished by the City Engineer; bids to be opened on October 5, 1964. A communication was received from the City Engineer requesting that James Skinner, Senior Engineering Aide, be given permission to attend two engineering courses with tuition in the amount of $24.50 to be reimbursed upon satisfactory completion of the courses. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the request be approved. . A communication was received from the City Engineer recommending the establishment of a new Sewer Reimburse- ment District No. 4 for the construction of a trunk ' sewer serving an area from the present easterly end of Woodcroft Street to Azusa Avenue and northerly to a structure at 140 East Newburgh Street. The estimated cost of this project is $21,000. The developers of an apartment building at Newburgh Street have com- mitted $12,000 toward the extension of a sewer to their project. The cost to the City would be $9,000. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to accept the recom- mendation in the report, to authorize encumbering the amount of $9,000 for the City's portion of the cost of installation, and further to authorize the Engineering Department to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications. A report was received from the committee, composed of Recreation Director John Dangleis, Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan, City Engineer Sandwick and City Administrator Foxworthy, appointed at the meeting of September 8, 1964, to investigate and recommend a request to provide a block wall at the rear of properties on Mason Street abutting Gladstone Park. The committee had made an investigation and inventory of the six parks in the City in order to ' determine the overall picture, recommending no action be taken at this time, but that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements Committee of the Park and Recreation Commission for their study and recommendation. Mr. Sheridan Collins, 530 East Mason Street, appeared before Council describing the damage to his property and the hazardous condition by children climbing over the existing fence. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer and unanimously carried to refer the matter to Page 5 Removal of hse, at 5th St.& Cerritos Ave. Auth.Bids Permission grtd. J. Skinner tuition reimbursed Sewer Reimbursement Dist.#4 - Woodcroft St. & Azusa Ave. Proj, apprvd. Report on wall at Gladstone Park CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 Page 6 the Capital Improvements Committee of the Park and Recreation Commission for their consideration and action at their next meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 1964, at 7:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center, with Council's recommendation to consider a block wall fence at an approximate cost of $1,500. A report was received from the City Administrator Report re: and City Eningeer regarding the petition protesting operation of the operation of Lee.and Daniels Steel Fabricating Lee & Daniels Plant. The report stated that it was determined Fabricating that both Mr. Lee and Mr. Daniels are public relations Plant conscious, that the operation of the plant is per- missible under the present zoning, that certain operations will be moved to a westerly area of the plant, and that a.program for planting trees is planned along the north side. Mr. Jack Lee appeared before Council and stated that the signers of the petition would be contacted in order to work out a good solution and suggested that the City might consider the continuation of the planting of trees along the north side of the City Yard, back of the Pacific Electric Power Station as an additional buffer to the residences. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the report of the committee be accepted and filed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Superintendent of Public Works to consider planting trees along the north side of the ' City Yard on 9th Street to correspond with the pro- posed plantings on the north side of the property by Lee and Daniels. Members of Council were advised that each would Invitation receive a formal invitation to be present at the 10/10/64 Recreation Center on Saturday, October 10, 1964, 6Recreation at 10:00 a.m, to publicize the park improvements. Center 24he City Administrator recommended the appointment Appt. of City Engineer Sandwick as City Administrator pro R.Sandwick tempore, beginning September 27, 1964, during the City Adm. absence of the City Administrator, pro tempore Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the appoint- ment as requested. Council was advised of a meeting to be attended by Mtg. of LCC Councilman Jackson sponsored by the League of California Com, of Intl. Cities Committee on International Municipal Cooperation, Mun.Coop. on Sunday, October 11, 1964, at the Biltmore Hotel, re:people- to inform city officials about the people -to -people to -people program. program ' Following discussion regarding the League -sponsored tour of Mexico, with expenses estimated at $277.00 for .the round trip, on which Councilman Jackson will represent the City of Azusa, it was Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Rubio that Councilman Jackson be granted $100 as partial reimbursement upon presentation of accountable expenses incurred in this tour. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 Page 7 Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Jackson Councilman Jackson stated that he would abstain from voting since he was to be the recipient. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman 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 4729. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:20 p.m. 1 g i Clerk Bills & Reqs. Res . ##4729 Adjourn