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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 7, 1964 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmemesheimer called the meeting to order and Call to led in the salute to the flag. Order ' Invocation was given by Rev. Charles A. Bailey of the Invocation First Assembly of God Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Roll Call Mc Lees, Memmesheimer Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, City Clerk Miller With no corrections, the Minutes of the meeting of Appvl.Min. 10/21/64 were approved as submitted. 10/21/64 The Minutes of the meeting of 11/16/64 were submitted Appvl.Min. to Council. 11/16/64 Councilman Cooney requested one correction on Page 9, relative to the motion authorizing the Mayor's attendance at the Governor's Traffic Safety Meeting in Sacramento with advance of expenses, as follows: after "...with an advance of $175" add "to apply to" accountable expenses. With no further corrections, the Minutes of the meeting of November 16th stand approved as corrected. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bid awarded office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 1964, for to Jasper N. the construction of intersection realignment and signali- Haley for zation of Fifth Street and Cerritos Avenue (Project #379)• const.realign. Present at bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy, & signalizatioi City Engineer Sandwick and City Clerk Miller. The City of Cerritos Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Ave. & 5th St. Notice Inviting Bids and stated that five bids were (Project 379) received: Bidder Amount Jasper N. Haley $373425.84 Kirkland Paving Company 493197.60 Rex W. Murphy General Contractor 42,101.20 W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. 413643.76 Sully Miller Contracting Co. 373711.02 It was recommended by the City Engineer that low bid of Jasper N. Haley be accepted and that a contract be entered into for construction of the project. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted to award the bid to Jasper N. Haley in the amount of $37,425.84, and that bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Bids were opened also in the City Clerk's Office at Bid awarded 10:00 a.m, on Friday, December 4, 1964, for a Power to S.W. Sewer Rodding Machine, in the presence of City Administra=:s-Flexible Co. for Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of for Power Public Works Brusnahan and City Clerk Miller. The City Sewer Rodding Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Machine Notice Inviting Bids and stated that one bid was received: Bidder Amount So T iFwest Flexible Co. �4.476.00 plus sales tax 1 F� 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 2 It was recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works that the bid of Southwest Flexible Co. be accepted. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works be accepted to award bid to Southwest Flexible Co. in amount of $4,476. plus sales tax. The City Clerk further announced that bids were opened Bid awarded in his office at 10:00 a.m, on Friday, December 4, 19645 to Gough for approximately 353000 lbs. of copper wire of various Industries sizes, in the presence of City Administrator Foxworthy, for approx. City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light and Water 35,000 lbs. Smith and City Clerk Miller. The City Clerk presented the copper wire Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids and stated that two bids were received: Bidder Amount Terms Howland Electric Wholesale Co. $17,258.40 z of 1% E1 Monte 10th prox. Gough Industries, Inc. 165423.90 z of 1% Los Angeles 30 days It was recommended by the City Administrator that -the low bid of Gough Industries, Inc., be accepted, due to the uncertainties of the copper market and the length of time for delivery. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the bid of Gough Industries, Inc., in amount of $16,423.90, be accepted, and that bid bond or check of unsuccessful bidder be returned. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg.re: hearing on a change of zone from P. C-2 and C-3, to C-3, zone change recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 483 to C-3, S.W. (Case Z-116 - initiated by Planning Commission), on cor.Azusa Ave. property located on the southwest corner of Azusa Avenue & Sixth St. and Sixth Street for the new Post Office site, the hear- (Case Z-116) ing was declared opened by the Mayor. for new Post Office site The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice of Public Hearing, and also the recom- mendation and analysis from the Planning Commission. Postmaster Clarence E. Farrin of Azusa Post Office appeared before Council in favor of the zone change and stated he intends to advertise for construction plans immediately; also there will be parking for 46 cars at the new site. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the hearing be ' closed. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be author- ized to prepare an Ordinance changing the zone to C-3, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Pub.Hrg.on public hearing on an appeal by Council to the granting appeal by of a Variance by Planning Commission Resolution No. 481 Council to (Case V-110 - C. E. Chiapuzio), to permit reduced park- grtg.of Var.by ing of 8 spaces on property located at the southeast P.C.Res.#481 corner of Irwindale Avenue and McKinley Street, known as (Case V-110 - 200 South Irwindale Avenue, the hearing was declared Chizpuzio) 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 3 opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice of Public Hearing and stated that no written communications were received regarding the case. Mr. Clarence E. Chiapuzio, 20909 Via Verde, Covina, ' appeared before Council and showed Council pictures taken that day of the parking situation in the vicinity of 200 South Irwindale Avenue. He stated that the Police Department has posted 2 -hour parking notices and that there should be no on -street parking trouble. Mr. Chiapuzio further stated that he has a tenant who intends to rent the proposed building for a Hofbrau, and the max- imum number of patrons using the establishment at one time would probably be 30, mostly from the industrial area. The applicant stated, also, that parking would not be difficult, as the building will be on a dead-end street. The Acting Planning Director, Ralph Fitzsimmons, informed Council he will ask the Planning Commission for an inter- pretation of which of two sub -sections of Sec. 9230.51 of the Municipal Code, either (b)5 or (b)9, should apply to this type of business. Tony Chiapuzio, brother of the applicant, also appeared before Council in favor of the granting of the Variance, and stated he believes there is enough off-street parking to comply with the requirements. to permit reduced pkg. of 8 spaces @200 S. Irwindale There being no written communications received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this subject, ' it was Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the hearing be absed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Variance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, be granted and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a public hearing on a change of zone from R -3c to C-2, recommended by Planning Commission Resolution #484 (Case Z-117 - Albert E. Baker, et al.), on property located at 219, 225, 229 and 233 South Azusa Avenue, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice of Public Hearing and also the recom- mendation and analysis from the Planning Commission, and stated that no communications have been received. Albert Baker, 225 South Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council as one of the four land owners in this procedure. He stated that he is one of the four property owners who are requesting the change of zone; that originally the Pub.Hrg.re: zone change to C-2 -219 to 233 S.Azusa (Case Z-117) A.E.Baker,et a. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 area was residential, but that service stations have been established on the southwest corner and on the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Paramount, to the south of the property; and that the Freeway off -ramp will be to the north of the property in question. David Paschall, 620 North Azusa Avenue, West Covina, also appeared in favor of the change of zone, submitting plans showing the location of the subject lots in relation to the existing service station and the proposed off -ramp of the freeway. There being no communications received and no one else wishing to be heard, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission to rezone lots 5, 6, 73 and 8, Tract No. 13426, from R -3c to C-2 zone, and in- struct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordi- nance. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public hearing on a change of zone from R -3a to C-2, recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 485 (Case Z-118 - William M. Martin), on property at the southeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Gladstone Street, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. ' The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub- lication of Notice of Public Hearing and stated that no written communications were received regarding the case. Mr. William M. Martin, 1132 East Vine Street, West Covina, appeared before Council and stated that he was the applicant requesting the change of zone. He stated that the property has a large footage abutting on Azusa Avenue, which is a major highway, and also frontage on Gladstone Street which street extends easterly to the City of San Dimas; also that this property was originally zoned C-2 and is so designated on the City's General Plan. The property is better suited to development for com- mercial purposes than for apartment or single-family residential uses; and much of the land usage in the area is commercial. The property is bounded by three streets. Mr. John H. Ott, 5740 North Oak Avenue, Temple City, appeared before Council and stated that he and his family have owned the property since 1900; that there had been an offer for purchase requesting R-3 zoning, and thus the owners had requested that change of zone, ' but nothing had developed after the change of zone was granted; that he is hopeful of having the property re- zoned to C-2 in order the propertymay be sold to a developer. There being no communications received and no one else wishing to be heard -regarding this case, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Page 4 Pub.Hrg. Zone Change to C-2 (W.M.Martin Z-118) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from R -3a to C-2 be accepted, and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary Ordinance. A report of the Park and Recreation Capital Development Plan submitted by the Capital Improvements Committee was presented by the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Ira R. Calvert, 1135 Jubuedly Drive, member of the Park and Recreation Commission, appeared before Council and stated that the report was the result of a request from Council, dated April 6, 1964, to prepare a Master Capital Improvement for the park and recreation system of the City, with method of financing. Mr. Calvert stated that the improvements could be financed on a pay-as-you-go basis, with the cost amount- ing to $32,000 annually over a period of five (5) years. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt and accept the report of the Park and Recreation Capital Development Plan; express appreciation to the Committee for the com- prehensive study; with the suggested improvements be be given every consideration at budget time. Page 5 Rpt. of Park & Rec. Capital Develop.Plan ' A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Tax Delinq. Commission regarding tax delinquent properties available Properties for public use, with a recommendation that the City acquire the 140' x 140' lot on Alameda Avenue south of Third Street for developement as a neighborhood play lot. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the necessary steps be taken to acquire three (3) lots on Alameda Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, being Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 68, Map of Azusa, for use as public playgrounds. The City Clerk presented a business license application for a Cafe and Amusement Parlor at 351 South Irwindale Avenue, submitted by LeRoy Luna. The City Clerk was concerned with the available parking area for this loca- tion, as it appeared the parking was used by two other businesses. Council was advised that no alcoholic beverages would be served, but that there would be coin- operated amusement machines. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that this item be tabled until ' the meeting of December 21, 1964, for further investi- gation and study. A request was received from Escalon, a non-profit corpora- tion operating clinic schools for atypical children, for waiver of the fee required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit in order to continue their use of the premises of the Azusa Friends Church, located at First Street and Vernon Avenue. Bus.Lic. @351 S. Irwindale Ave. (tabled to 12/21/64) Req.of Escalon School for waiver of CUP fee CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 6 Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed to check into the Conditional Use Permit issued to the Church, and that the City Attorney study the request and ' submit a recommendation and report at the next meeting. The City Clerk presented his communication requesting Req. 1/2 Council consideration regarding the operation of the holiday prior City Clerk's departments with a skeleton staff on the to Xmas & afternoons preceeding Christmas Day and New Year's Day. New Year's Day Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Employees be asked to determine whether they wish to eliminate the holiday on Columbus Day and have the day before Christmas Day, with a report to Council at the next:.meet- ing, and if the employees indicate their preference for the day before Christmas in lieu of Columbus Day, that the necessary Resolution be prepared for adoption at the next meeting. A communication was presented from the Contemporary House, Req.for 121 West Foothill Blvd., requesting an extension of an add1.30 days additional 30 days for a going -out -of -business sale. sale - @ 121 W.Foothill Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the request for the add- itional 30 days be granted. The City Clerk advised Council that an invitation was Open House received from Screwmatic, Inc., 925 West First Street @Screwmatic to attend an open house on Thursday, December 10, 19643 10/10/64 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk presented a report on the "Summary of Report of Committee Activities of Los Angeles County Division Com.Activities Leagueof California Cities from October, 1963 to October, LCC - (Filed) Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the report be placed on file for Council's use. A memorandum was received from the Planning Commission Relocation recommending approval for a relocation request for re- Permit to moval of an office building from Los Angeles to 510 510 W.Danlee S Danlee, submitted by J. Lee and J. Daniel. (granted) Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to approve the recommen- dation to grant the permit for the relocation of the office building, subject to regulations of the Building Department. A communication was received from the Public Utilities Pacific Elec. Commission giving notice of intention of the Pacific relocate Electric Railway Company to relocate the headquarters hdqtrs. from the Azusa Agency to a new location on Ramona Boule- vard at the intersection of Deport Avenue, Baldwin Park, and abandon its Azusa Station building as a public facility. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the communication be filed. A communication was presented from the Police Chief re- Military Lve. questing approval of military leave for Police Officer T.J.Herp 12/7-18 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Thomas J. Herp, from December 7, 1964 through December 18, 1964, pursuant to Rule XII, Section 87, Paragraph 2 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve the military leave for ' Officer Herp. A communication was presented from the Police Chief with a request for reimbursement of expenses of approximately $17 each for Sergeants Gilbert Trujillo and Richard Lara to attend the California Narcotics Officers Association's two-day training session at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on December 3rd and 4th, 1964. It was noted that the request to attend arrived too late for a prior Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to approve the reimbursement of expenses as requested. A communication was received from the Police Chief re- questing confirmation of the appointment of Raymond R. Roth as Police Sergeant, Probationary, at Step 35 Range 24, effective December 16, 1964. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed. The City Administrator presented a request for a carry- over of seven (7) days 1964 vacation time until 1965, ' for Mrs. Lynn Yost, Recreation Activities Supervisor, recommended by the department head. A similar request was presented from the Superintendent of Light and Water for permission for Mr. Wayne Holden to carryover six (6) days of his 1964 vacation into 1965 The City Administrator also presented a request from Gordon Portner, Garage Mechanic, to carryover five (5) days and five (5) hours of vacation to 1965. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the above three requests be granted at this time, and the Department Heads be notified that employees take earned vacation during the current year. Page 7 Auth. attendance @Training Session - Narcotics 12/3/64-12/4 Appt. R.R.Roth Police Sgt. 12/16/64 Grant Vacation time to 1965 - Lynn Yost Grant Vac. to 1965 - Wayne Holden Grant Vacation to 1965 - Gordon Portner A communication was received from the Superintendent of Resig.of Light and Water, together with a letter of resignation J. Miller from Mrs. June Miller, Utilities Commercial Clerk, to be Util.Comm.Clk. effective December 31, 1964, with a request that her name 12/31/64 be placed on the reinstatement list. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept the resignatio of Mrs. June Miller, and that her name be placed on the reinstate- ment list. A communication was received from the Superintendent of Light and Water, together with a letter of resignation from Mrs. Marjorie Provost, Utilities Commercial Clerk, effective December 1, 1964, requesting that the resig- nation be accepted and Mrs. Provost's name be placed on the reinstatement list. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the resignation of Mrs. Provost be accepted and her name be placed on the rein- statement list as requested. Resig, of M. Provost Util.Comm.Clk. effective 12/1/64 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 The City Administrator presented the final floor plans and exterior design of the proposed Light and Water Office Building, submitted by Maul & Pulver, Architects, with a request for approval of the preliminary plans with authorization for the architect to proceed with prepara- tion of the construction plans and specifications, suit- able for bidding. Mr. Burdette Pulver, 245 West Badillo Street, Covina, appeared before Council and explained in detail the draw- ings and sketches of the proposed building and site. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to direct the architects to pro- ceed with the preparation of the final plans and specifi- cations for presentation for approval as soon as possible. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize progress payment to the architect in accordance with the contract. A communication was received from the City Engineer re- garding two change orders required for the completion of Project No. 397 for the construction of Sanitary Sewer in the area of Azusa Avenue, between Woodcroft and New- burgh Streets, involving the installation of an additional manhole at the lower end of the line, and an additional' five feet of steel pipe casing under Azusa Avenue, amount- ing to a total of $425, with a recommendation for approval of the changes. 1 Preliminary Plans L & W Office Change Orders approved Proj. 397 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and approve payment of the change orders for the project. A communication was received from the City Engineer that Notice of the Sanitary Sewer Project No. 397, an easement between Completion Woodcroft Street and Azusa Avenue, and in Azusa Avenue Proj. 397 from Woodcroft Street to Newburgh Street, be accepted and that the Notice of Completion be executed and recorded. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the completion of the project for the installation of the sewers, and authorize the execution of the Notice of Completion and recording of same. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#4758 from the Azusa Unified School District for a roadway Grt.of Easemnt easement being a triangular portion of property on the Azusa Unified northeast corner of Fifth Street and Cerritos Avenue School Dist. (parking lot of Lee School). Councilman Jackson 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 9 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4758. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#4759 from Thomas T. Measom and Alice F. Measom to obtain a Grt.of Ease. ' roadway easement for the Fifth Street and Cerritos Avenue Measom project, located at the southwest corner of 5th Street and Cerritos Avenue. Councilman Jackson 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4759. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#4760 from David L. Boydston and Rosanne Boydston for a portion Grt.of Ease. of Lot 6, Tract No. 17624, on the west side of Cerritos Boydston Avenue, south of Fifth Street, to obtain a roadway ease- ment for the Fifth Street and Cerritos Avenue project. Councilman Jackson 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4760. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#4761 from General Brewing Corporation for a five-foot strip Grt. of Ease. on the west side of Vernon Avenue from Tenth Street to Gen.Brewing Pacific Electric Right -of -Way, to obtain a roadway ease- Corp. ment for the Vernon Avenue project. Councilman Jackson 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 10 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4761. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement from Lorraine L. Anderson and May B. Leland, being a two and one-half foot easement on the east side of Vernon Avenue from Foothill Blvd. to 207 feet north of Foothill Blvd., to obtain a roadway easement for the Vernon::Avenue project. Councilman Jackson 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 Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Res.#4762 Grt.of Ease. Anderson & Leland Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4762. A communication was received from the City Engineer regard- Tract #29023 ing the completion of Tract Nol 29023, a subdivision for a Accept 1607unit condominium development at the corner of Fifth Improvements Street and Rockvale Avenue, and recommending acceptance of -release improvements and release of the bonds. bonds Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of City Engineer and release bonds. A report was received from the City Engineer regarding Report of the results of a survey of County area for annexation and Survey re: sewers, with a recommendation to prepare petitions and to annexation & proceed with the annexation and sewer district. sewer dist. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the petitions to initiate the annexation of the inhabited area between Donna Beth and Cerritos Avenue, south of Gladstone Street. A report was received from the Superintendent of Light ' and Water and the City Engineer, regarding street light deficiencies in alleys located in commercial zones, with a recommendation of a need for lights in six locations, as indicated on a map on file, with construction of the lights when requested by an adjacent property owner. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept and file the report. Report re: street lights in alleys CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 A memorandum was presented from the City Administrator, listing the following informal quotations received for the purchase of one 1965 one -ton flat-bed paint truck for use in the Public Works Department: Business Name Make Amount ' Hal Greene Chevrolet $1,877.29 Monrovia International Trucks International 1,878.13 Rosemead Norm King Dodge Dodge 1,950.00 Glendora Russ Davis Ford Ford 23130.00 Covina The memo recommended authorization for a purchase order to be issued to Hal Greene Chevrolet, Monrovia, as low bidder, in the amount of $1,877.29. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the City Administrator for the purchase of the paint truck from Hal Greene Chevrolet, Monrovia, in the amount of $1,877.29. A progress report on the "Sister City" program was made by Councilman Jackson, following the mailing of communi- cations to approximately 107 groups inviting participa- tion in the program, with an enclosed self-addressed, stamped postcard which was to be returned indicating interest in the program. Councilman Jackson stated that thirty-five (35) organizations have replied, of which thirty (30) have indicated a positive interest, and five (5) not being interested; and advised that plans have been set for a meeting of all interested groups some time in January. No action was taken by Council. Page 11 Informal Quotations on paint truck (Hal Greene Chev., low bidder) Report on Sister City Program The City Administrator presented a petition, received; Petition after 4:30 p.m. on this day, requesting that palm trees re: Palm on North Azusa Avenue be trimmed as soon as possible. Trees The petition contained seventy-nine (79) signatures, Azusa Ave. representing fifty-one (51) residences. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator make a survey of the problem and submit a report at the next meeting. ' A communication was received from the Superintendent of Notice of 2% Light and Water, giving notice of a 2% voltage discount voltage from the Edison Company which was ordered by the Federal discount Power Commission, to be effective November 1, 1964. (Info.) The above item was information only. Notice was given of a communication from the League of LCC hrgs. California Cities pertaining to Committee Hearings on AB 2334 pending legislation. AB 1716 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that two letters of protest be written, to be signed by the Mayor, one in opposition to AB 1716, Governmental Agencies: news coverage; the letters to be presented by the City Administrator at the Committee hearing on December 11, 1964, at the State Building, Los Angeles. Mr. Penn Thayer, a representative of M. Penn Philips Co., 742 North Loren Avenue, appeared before Council regarding the ABC application of Israel Chavez, for an On -Sale Beer License at 940 West Foothill Blvd., on which a protest had been made on the grounds of insufficient parking spaces to conform with the zoning requirements and re- quested that protest be withdrawn. Mr Thayer stated that it was not possible to obtain additional area for park- ing, but only two additional parking spaces were needed to comply with the requirements. No action was taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented amending the Municipal Code, Section 3200.68, reducing the speed limit on Cerritos Avenue between Arrow Highway and Gladstone Stret, to 35 miles per hour. Councilman Mc Lees offered for second reading the follow- ing Ordinance: 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 Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son and unanimously carried to waive further reading. Page 12 ABC application @94o w. Foothill Blvd. Ord.#823 speed limit Cerritos Ave. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheine r NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 823. A Resolution was presented, withdrawing annexed property from Consolidated Fire Protection District for 1964. Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESCRIBING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITH- IN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Res.#4763 Fire District Withdrawals Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4763. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 A Resolution was presented designating Tax Districts for 1965-66. Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING TAXATION DISTRICTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1965-66. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Page 13 Res.#4764 Taxation Districts Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jack- son that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen:Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen:None ABSENT:Councilmen:None and numbered Resolution 4764. A Resolution was presented granting a Variance, with Res.#4765 conditions, for reduced rear yards on property located Variance on the west side of Lark Ellen Avenue, north of Arrow W.Warshawer Highway, requested by W. Warshawer (Case V-107). Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR REDUCED REAR YARDS. 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4765. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending 1st rdg. the Municipal Code, Section 9207.67, Zone Changes, to Ord. re-zond property to C-2, as applied for by Joseph Caudle Zone change (Z-115). (Caudle) 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 (Caudle) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimous carried that further reading be waived. Mayor Memmesheimer requested that the City Administrator Traffic Safety confer with the Superintendent of Public Works, Police Index Report Chief, and City Engineer, regarding the submission of information for a Traffic Safety Index which has been requested by the National Safety Council. Congratulations and commendations to the Azusa High School Res.#4766 Band were extended upon the occasion of winning the Sweep- & Plaques - stakes Trophy in the All Western Band Review at Long Beach. Azusa High School Band 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1964 Page 14 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees (continued) and unanimously carried that three plaques of commendation for sweepstake: be prepared for presentation to the Azusa High School trophy; also Band, to the Drum Major, and to Director Ross Davis. 3 plaques to be prepared A Resolution was presented, extending congratulations to Director and student members of the Azusa High School Aztec Marching Band for their outstanding achievements. Councilman Jackson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONGRATULATING THE DIRECTOR AND STUDENT MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL AZTEC MARCHING BAND. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4766. Council concurred that the City Administrator be List of directed to obtain a list of the number of employees Employees residing outside the Azusa City limits, to be mailed to the outside City members of Council. Limits Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:Res.#4767 Bills & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Reqs. ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4767. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Christmas and unanimously carried that Christmas cards be sent Cards from Council to cities listed in the League of California Cities Roster. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 11:05 p.m. DepuV City C-LerK