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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - January 4, 1965 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 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 in salute to the flag. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem McLees, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superin- tendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller The Minutes of the 12/20/65 meeting were appoved as written. The City Clerk announced that bids were oppened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 1966, for the furnishing of all switchgear and fixtures for sports lighting system at Memorial Park. The City Clerk presented the affidavit tion of the Notice Inviting Bids in the qdd N tropic on 12/23-30, 1965. Two bids were received, as follows: G D E.S.D. Electric Supplies, Arcadia Howland Electric Wholesale, E1 Monte of proof of publica- Azusa Herald & Pomo- 7:30 P.M. Call to Ordei Appvl.Min. 12/20/65 mtg Bids for sports light- ing - Memori al Park $5,290, no fixtures) $10,923.3 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to reject all bids, and have the City Clerk re -advertise for bids. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public 'hearing on the appeal from denial of a zone change from R -lc to C-2, at 101, 105 & 109 N. Alameda Avenue, (Case Z-131 - Planning Commission Resolution #575 - F. Luevanos, M. Ontiveros, A. Rocha), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Kenneth Whitely, 1796 W. Lincoln, Anaheim addressed Council in favor of the zone change. Mrs. Susan Femino, 236 N. San Gabriel Ave., Azusa, Joe Hernandez, 334 E. Foothill Blvd. and L. M. Morrical, 1786 W. Lincoln, Anaheim addressed Council opposing zone change. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to close the hearing. The appointment by the Mayor of new member to Planning Commis- sion which had been tabled was again brought before Council. Moved by Counc Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to raise from table. Mayor Memmeshimer appointed W. Wesley Kloepfer as new member of the Planning Commission. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and carried to approve the appointment. Councilman McLees voted no. A notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of Persone to Person transfer application for On -Sale Beer License from Mary M. Harriman to Jerry E. Evans, at 347 S. Irwindale Avenue. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Pub.Hrg. zone change (Case Z-131 F. Luevanos, M. Ontiveros A. Rocha) Appt.mbr.to P.Commissior (W.Kloepfer) ABC Notice: 3T7 S. Irwir dale Ave. I I 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 Request appointment of proxy to Annual Meeting of Stock- holders of Azusa Agricultural Water Co., Monday, 1/17/66, at 10 a.m. Moved by Counc Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as City's proxy. Request by Yellow Cab Co. for possible changes in taxicab regulations. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and 'unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Clerk the Chief of Police and the City Attorney. Request for vacation of small portion of Santa Fe Ave., between Louise and Vernon Avenues. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to the City Engineer for report back to Council. Page 2 Appt. proxy Az. Agric. Water Co. (E.A.Cooney) Chng. in taxicab reg. Vacation of Santa Fe Ave, Request by Rev. Paul Salgado, Baldwin Park, for use of City Use of Aud. Auditorium 1/17 thru 1/23, for talks re: juvenile delinquency, by Rev. Paul �. crime and narcotic addiction. Salgado N IrS Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and carried to approve request with waiver of rental fees. Councilman McLees voted no. Notice was received of brea.fast meetings, for Responsible Notice brkfs1 Citizens Association, 1/8, 2/53 3/5, at Covina Bowl. mtgs. @Cov- ina Bowl Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize Mayor and Council Members to attend. 'Planning Commission submitted a request for relocation permit Req. removal for removal of office building from Temple City to 125 N. office bldg. Azusa Avenue (Oedekerk Development Co., Inc.), recommended for approval Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the request of the Planning Commission. n Notice was received that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#579 tion granted a Variance to permit the installation of adver- grntd.Var. tising signs exceeding allowable sign area and permissible (Case V-144 sign height, on property at 330 N. Citrus Avenue. No action Edith Bowers taken by Council. Notice was also received that the Planning Commission, by Resol- P.C.Res.#581 ution No. 580 granted a Variance to permit the operation of (Case V-145 a Veterans Club and Bar in an M-2 zone on property at 819 N. Amer.Legion Loren Ave. No action taken by Council. Post #190) Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 581 initiated an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code relating to additional definitions, namely: (1) "Auto Wrecking Yard and Establish- ment, and (2) ,"Junk Yard Establishment'. No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#581 amend. to Zoning Chptr An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #865 amending Municipal Code re: automobile service stations and re: automo- drive-in businesses. bile service stations etc Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUZSA AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND DRIVE-IN BUSINESSES. 9.1 11 I 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None dy ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance #865. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption amending Section 9230.51 (b) of the Municipal Code re: off-street parking requirements. Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 9230.51 (b) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Ord. #866 re: off-stxud parking A proposed Resolution was presented ordering the City Engin- eer to furnish plans and specifications for the improvement of Armstead Street and others (Assessment District #1964-1). Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHERS. Res. #4946 appvg. plans & specs for st. imprvmts Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4946. A proposed resolution was presented approving assessement Res. #4947 district for the improvement of Armstead Street and others. appvg.assess ment map - Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Armstead St. & others A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHERS.IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. '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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4947. A proposed Resolution was presented adopting the profile Res.#4948 and improvement plan and specification for the improvement adptg.profi] of Armstead Street and others in the City of Azusa. & imprvmt. plan & Spec: Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. dy Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that N the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by Lo the following vote of Council: S A AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance #866. A proposed Resolution was presented ordering the City Engin- eer to furnish plans and specifications for the improvement of Armstead Street and others (Assessment District #1964-1). Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHERS. Res. #4946 appvg. plans & specs for st. imprvmts Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4946. A proposed resolution was presented approving assessement Res. #4947 district for the improvement of Armstead Street and others. appvg.assess ment map - Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Armstead St. & others A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHERS.IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. '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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4947. A proposed Resolution was presented adopting the profile Res.#4948 and improvement plan and specification for the improvement adptg.profi] of Armstead Street and others in the City of Azusa. & imprvmt. plan & Spec: 45, 1, I 1 AZUSA CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 Page 4 Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHERS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA (1964-1). 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4948. A proposed Resolution was presented setting the time and Res. #4949 place for the hearin on report of the improvement of setting hrg. Assessment District 1964-1. Assmt.Dist. #1964-1 Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Q+ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA N SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1964-1 `7 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4949. A proposed resolution was presented of intention to improve Res. #4950 Armstead Street and other streets, determining that bonds determining shall be issued to reresent the cost therefor, etc. (Assess- bonds shall ment District #1964-1� be issued fo cost Counc Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE ARMSTEAD STREET AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (1964-1) 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4950. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro. re: salaries of the City Council. Councilman Cooney read in full the Ordinance entitled: 1 L 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMENCING APRIL, 1966, IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. A proposed Resolution was presented changing the classifica- tion schedules for Police Officer& Utilities Commercial Clerk, and adding classification for senior Utilities Commercial Clerk. Counc Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES FOR POLICE OFFICER AND UTILITIES COMMERCIAL CLERK, AND ADDING A CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR SENIOR UTILITIES COMMERCIAL CLERK. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Page 5 Res. #4951 re: classif. Pol.Officer 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4951. A proposed Resolution was presented amending resolution No. 4693 relating to the Utilities Department. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THAT PORTION OF EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Res. #4952 re: Utiliti- es Dept. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4952. An Ordinance was presented for introductory 1st reading lst intro. amending Municipal Code relating to distance between Ord. re: buildings in R-1 zone. bldg.distan- ce R-1 zones Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CME RELATING TO DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS IN ZONE R-1. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio ' and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Confirmation of appointment of Michael A. Mandichack, Appvl.apptmt Fireman, step 1, effective 1/10/66. M. Mandichac Moved by Counc Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve appointment. A list of weed abatement costs of large lots was submitted Weed Abatmt. for Council consideration. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to advise property owners of charges and time limit they have to abate such areas. 1 �11 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 Page 6 Request by City Engineer to attend 18th Annual Street & High- Req.to attnd. way Conference, 1/27-29.1 1966 at U.C., Berkeley, with reim- St. & Hwy. bursement,of accountable expenses (estimated $175). Conf. 1/27-2S Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Proposed Resolutions accepting Grants of Easements for road- Grants of way purposes were presented to Council. Easements fol rdwy. prupse: 1. City of Glendora (5' strip, 100' long, on west half of Virginia Ave.) Res. #4953 Res. #4953 ' 2. Harold M. Vallentine (E. 25' of Mira Loma Ave. from Res. #4954 Gladstone St. to 127' northerly). Res. #4954 3. Azusa Rock & Sand Co. (W. 25' of Mira Loma.Ave. from Res. #4955 Gladstone St. to 254' northerly). Res. #4955 4. Gerald R. Mack (property line return, NE cor. Azusa Res. #4956 Ave. & Newburgh St.) Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Q+ RESOLUTIONSOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA C4 ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENTS FOR ROAD14AY PURPOSES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES. a Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Q and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolutions be adopted. Resolutions passed and adopted by,the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ' ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolutions 4953 thru 4956. A proposed Resolution was presented re: electrical facilities Res. #4957 and energy (918 W. Foothill Blvd. - Tech -Tronics Industry, Inc.)re: elec. facilities Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND TEC- TRONICS INDUSTRIES, INC. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4957 ' Communication re: necessary expenditures to correct drainage in area of City water tank, Van Ginkle property, and distribu- tion of charges. Moved by Councilmsn Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to charge to water department. Request approval of tentative plan for Light & ?dater vehicle storage, meter repair & testing and Construction Office building. Problem re: drainage (Van Ginkle property) Req, appvl. various L&W bldg..(plans Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to prepare necessary plans and specifications. 1 1 CITY HALL' AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1966 Page 7 Notice from Regional Planning Commission re: hearing, 1/13/66 Reg.Plnng. at 9 a.m., for Riding School and appurtenant facilities on Hrg. 3 acres at 8014 Azusa & San Gabriel Canyon Road. Moved by Counc Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Planning Director attend and protest i in the best interest of City. Communication from State Division of Highways re: signalizing Todd Avenue and Foothill Blvd. intersection. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that City pay $8,750 as their share of lighting installation costs. Request by City Administrator to attend City Managers' Spring Meeting. League of California Cities, 2/23-25, 1966 at Coronado, California. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve request. Report from General Telephone Co. that a telephone corpora- tion is not required to obtain a franchise from the county a or city to construct operate or maintain its telephone lines. N Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to refer to the City Attorney and report back to Council. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:52 p.m. / ' City Clerk These minutes created from Jim Miller's:'. . notes. (1966) 1 Signal on Todd & Foot- hill Appvl.attnd. Cty.Managers' meetin 2/23- 25, 1966 Adjourn I