HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 7, 1964 - CC (2)CITY 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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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@Training
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Narcotics
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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