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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 18, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 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 the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the First Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jack- son, Mc Lees, Memme- sheimer Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, City Clerk Miller The City Clerk stated that bids were publicly opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., January 155 1965, for construction improvements on Irwindale Avenue between Gladstone and First Streets. Project No. 409. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids, and stated that bids were opened in the presence of the City Administrator, City Engineer, Superintendent of Light and Water and the City Clerk. ' Bids were received from the following: TOTAL BID PRICE Griffith Company $345983.96 D. & W. Paving, Inc 32,156.50 Sully -Miller Contracting Co. 36,924.62 Osborn Constructors 355933.20 Lubanko & Sons Co. 33,656.80 W. -R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. 44,059.38 Pioneer Paving & Landscaping 34,822.43 Jasper N. Haley 305201.70 Council was advised that a personal check had accom- panied the low bid of Jasper N. Haley, but had been replaced by a cashier's check before the City Clerk had an opportunity to call the City Attorney regarding this type of informality. However, it was the opinion of the Assistant City Attorney that Council could waive this irregularity and accept the low bid. A memo was submitted by the City Engineer that the irregularity be waived and recommending that the City enter into a contract with Jasper N. Haley, as low bidder, in the amount of $30,201.70, for the constru- tion of Irwindale Avenue, between First Street and Gladstone Street. ' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that Council waive the informality and accept the low bid of Jasper N. Haley of $30,201.70, and that bid bonds of unsuccess- ful bidders be returned. 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Bid Award to J. N. Haley Proj. #409 Irwindale Ave.from 1st to Gladstone Sts. J/ CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 2 The City Clerk stated that bids were.also publicly Bid opening opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. Proj. #421 on Friday, January 15, 1965, for the construction of Water Line a water line in Alameda Avenue and Other Areas, Pro- Alameda Ave. ject No. 421, The City Clerk presented the Affidavit -Rejected ' of Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids, and To be stated that bids were opened in the presence of the Re -advertised City Administrator, City Engineer, Superintendent of Light and Water and the City Clerk. A communication was received from the City Engineer with a recommendation to reject all the bids, since all bids received were in excess of 13% above the Engineer's Estimate, and re -advertise the project for bid. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that all bids be rejected and that bid bonds be returned to all bidders, and that the project be re -advertised for re -bidding as soon as possible. A report was presented regarding the settlement of Report on the water litigation, No. 722647, with the City of Long Beach Long Beach, from the City Attorneys of the Cities of Water suit Monterey Park, Alhambra and Azusa. The report & auth. stated that the settlement documents had been re- execution vised to contain recommended changes of advantage to of settle - all defendants, listing some remaining points which ment are unfavorable, resulting in a settlement that can- not be supported unequivocally. However, the report recommends that the City Councils of the various cities authorize the execution of the revised documents in settlement of the pending litigation. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to authorize the execu- tion of the revised documents being the Reimbursement Contract with Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and other parties and the Stipulation for Judgment in action No. 722,647 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, as submitted. A communication was received from Mr. Aubrey D. Wilson Req, of requesting permission to appear before Council to out- A.D. Wilson line plans as future owner of the Rainbow Country Club re: Rainbow property. Country Club Mr. Aubrey D. Wilson, 4 East Tremont Street, Pasadena, appeared before Council and stated that negotiations are in progress at the present time to purchase the Rainbow Country Club property, and at this time only matters of terminology are yet to be clarified. Mr. ' Wilson stated that he will be one of the owners, and that it is the intention of the owners to rehabili- tate the buildings and work with the Engineering Department regarding the routing of Cerritos Avenue and with the Planning Commission in the future develop- ment of the property. Mr. Wilson further stated that completion of the transfer should be within 60 to 90 days, but provisions have been made for the hew owners CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 to have ingress and egress to the property as soon as they have the documents, which is expected within two weeks, and will be able to eliminate the hazards. The question was raised as to the sign located in the parkway on Pasadena Avenue north of Foothill Blvd., as to ownership and'. -responsibility of the sign in the change of ownership of the property. Mr. Burt Gentle, 560 Jubuedly Drive, appeared before Council and inquired as to the use of the club build- ing as well as the future use of the balance of the property. Mrs. Louise Ganz, 819 North San Gabriel Avenue, former secretary at the Angling Club, appeared before Council and questioned whether former employees would receive back pay with change of ownership. Mrs. Ganz was advised that all such matters would be handled through the bankruptcy court. The City Clerk stated that a request was made to the Light and Water Department to remove the sign. Mr. Wilson advised Council further report of his plans ing. that he expects to give a at the next Council meet - Following further discussion, it was ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare abatement proceedings on the structure to be presented to Council at the next meet- ing. A request was presented by the City Clerk for authori- zation to obtain proposals of the services of an inde- pendent auditor for the current fiscal year, 1964-1965 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to obtain proposals for auditing services for the City for a three-year period. A request was received from Milton J. Wershow Co, for permission to conduct a one -day public auction sale of machinery and equipment owned by Exceptional Enter- prises, Irr,, to be held on Friday, January 29, 19655 at 10:00 a.m., at 757 North Coney Avenue. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that permission be granted, The City Clerk presented a proposed Resolution ratify- ing the agreement between the State Department of Public Works and various Counties, et al,, relating to organizational and working arrangements for a continuing coordinated comprehensive transportation planning process in the Los Angeles Regional Trans- portation Study area, known as LARTS. Councilman Jackson offered the following Resolution entitled: Page 3 Proposals for Auditor -3 yr, period One -day Auction Sale 1/29/65 Exceptional Enterprises, Inc, Res. 4775 ratifying LARTS Agrmt. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE MATTER OF RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNARDINO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, RATIFYING CITIES, ET AL. 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 4775. A Resolution was presented from the City of Alhambra urging support of merger of the Association of Inde- pendent Cities and Contract Cities Association within the framework of the League of California Cities. Councilman Jackson offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ' URGING THE MERGER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CALIFORNIA CON- TRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that furtherreading 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 4776. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an original application for On -Sale Beer License by Susie Kefalas, Shirley Sparks and Ruby Stone, atpre- mises 314 North Azusa Avenue, to be known as Wee '3", with approximate completion date of 45 days following approval. Notice was also received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an application for Exchange of On -Sale General License, changing from "Public Premises" to "Bonafide Public Eating Place" for Tosti's, 407 West Foothill Blvd., requested by Kinar, Inc. Notice was also received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of the person-to-person transfer application for On -Sale Beer License from Peter and Nancy Benson to Charlotte J. Fincher, with premises at 1050 West Foothill Blvd., known as The Britestar. Page 4 Res. #4776 Merger of Assoc. of Independent Cities & Calif. Con- tract Cities Assoc. ABC Notice On -Sale beer @314 N.Azusa Ave. ABC Notice On -Sale @407 W. Foothill Blvd. ABC Notice On -Sale Beer @1050 W. Foothill Blvd. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 5 Notice was also received from the Alcoholic Beverage ABC Notice Control of a person-to-person transfer application On -Sale Beer for On -Sale Beer License from Benjamin Carson to @577 E.Arrow Daisy Gallagher, known as Be -Jay's, with premises at 577 East Arrow Highway. Following discussion on the parking requirements and amount of space available on the premises at 314 North Azusa Avenue, it was Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that all four applica- tions be filed. The Quarterly Report of the Visiting Nurse Association Qrtrly.Rpt. for the period , October, 1964 through December, 1964, of Visiting was presented to Council. Nurse Assn. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the report be filed. The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month Financial ending December 31, 1964, was presented to Council Statement showing Total Bank Balances as of that date $1,003,469.30. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried to file statement. ' A communication was received from the Personnel Policy re: Board recommending a policy to be established regard- Education & ing education and training of classified employees, Training of with a suggested form outlining the policy attached. Employees Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Personnel Board, advising that the present policy is adequate, and requesting that the forms of procedure be re -written in accordance with the present policy and re -submitted for Council approval. At the present time a request is made from the depart- ment head to Council requesting prior approval for the employee to take the course. Upon successful comple- tion of the course, the department head so advises Council and requests reimbursement of tuition fees to the employee. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Approve submitting the specifications for the new classifica- Classif. ' tion of Apprentice Lineman, with suggested salary Range Apprentice 20. Lineman Range 20 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the specifications and salary range of Apprentice Lineman be accepted as recommended by the Personnel Board, and that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending step raises and/or placing upon permanent status for the following employees: CITY HALL AZUSA,..CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Effective Date Helen Rice Typist Clerk Step 4 2/13/65 John S. Butler Police Officer Step 2 2/1/65 (Perm.Status) Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept the recom- mendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 491 (Case Z-119), has recommended a change of zone from R -3a to C-2 on property located on the northwest corner of Newburgh Street and Donna Beth Avenue, as petitioned by Gerald Mack; hearing before Council to be set for February 1, 1965. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 492, recommending an amendment to Section 9230.51-(b)5 of the Zoning Chapter of the Muni- cipal Code, to include Bars, Restaurants and similar places where food is served, initiated by the Planning Commission; hearing before Council to be set for February 1, 1965. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 493, recommending an amendment to Section 9218.10-2(b� of the Zoning Chapter of the Muni- cipal Code, to add 'Sports Arenas' as an additional use, initiated by the Planning Commission; hearing before Council to be set for February 1, 1965. The foregoing three notices were presented for infor- mation only. A request was presented for a relocation permit for removal of a house and garage from 113 South Azusa Avenue to 161 North Soldano Avenue, requested by Cirilo,Rodr,iguez, and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be approved. The monthly reports from the Departments and Com- missions were submitted to Council. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the reports be filed. The City Administrator presented the final plans and specifications for the new Light and Water Office building, requesting authorization to advertise for bids upon approval of plans and specs. It was explained that the only changes that have been made are to substitute solid glass doors for the front entrance in place of the double hardwood doors specified in the original plans; and, further, that the present plans do not include the paving and landscaping, and the carpeting will be handled at a later date by separate bidding. The suggested date for opening of bids is Friday, February 26, 1965, at 3:30 p.m., thus giving the sub -contractors the ultimate time for submitting their bids. P.C.Res.#491 (Z-119) - G. Mack P.C.Res.#492 Amend M.C. Sec.9230.51- (b)5 - re: Bars and Restaurants P.C.Res.#493 Amend M.C. Sec.9218.10- 2(b) - re: Sports Arenas Relocation Permit for house to 161 N.Soldano Ave. (C.Rodriguez) Mthly.Rpts. Depts. & Commissions Plans & Specs. on L&W Bldg. Approved & set for Bid CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 7 Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the plans and ' specifications for the Light and Water Office building be approved, and the City Clerk be autho- rized to advertise for bids, subject to approval by the City Attorney of the Notice Inviting Bids, the instructions to bidders, etc., in order to be sure there are no omissions or errors. A communication was received from the Police Chief Resig.of submitting the resignation of Gordon Watts, Reserve G;Watts Officer #16, and requesting confirmation of the Pol.Reserv. appointment of Edmond L. Hodel as Police Reserve Off. Officer, effective February 1, 1965. Conf.Appt. E.L.Hodel Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Pol.Reserv. Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept the recom- Off.effect. mendation of the Police Chief to approve the appoint- 2/1/65 ment of Edmond L. Hodel as Police Reserve Officer to be effective February 1, 1965. A communication was received from the Police Chief Req.attend requesting permission for Police Officers F. Noriega, Inst.on D. Hardwick and R. Crosby to attend an Institute on Arrest, Search Arrest, Search and Seizure, presented.by California & Seizure for State College, at the Pasadena Civil Defense Train- F.Noriega, ing Center on January 19th and 25th and February 2nd, D.Hardwick, th and 16th between the hours of 9:00 a.m, and R.Crosby :00 p.m., with reimbursement of $15 tuition per per- (granted) son, plus necessary expenses, upon successful com- pletion of the course. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted. A communication was received from the Personnel Clerk, Req. of Joan Parks, requesting authorization and having Pers.Clk.to approval of the Personnel Board, to take a course attend USC entitled "Public Personnel Selection" at University course of Southern California, beginning February 8, 1965, (granted) and ending June 10, 1965, with reimbursement of tuition of $80 upon satisfactory completion of the course. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that permission be granted under the present policy of reimbursement of tuition upon satisfactory completion of the course. The City Administrator presented the request, which was tabled from the meeting of January 4, 1965, from Jim Espinosa to attend the Conference of California Association of Purchasing Officers at Sacramento, January 27, 28 and 29, 1965, with 1150 advance account- able expenses. Moved by Councilman Mclees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the item be raised from the table. Req. of J. Espinosa to Purchasing Conf.- (Denied) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the request be denied, as Mr. Espinosa is not classified as the Purchasing Agent. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None A memorandum was received from the City Engineer Req. of requesting authorization for Leonard Lindsey, Assistant L.Lindsey City Engineer, to attend the 17th Annual California attend Conf. Street and Highway Conference at U.C.L.A., January 28, of Calif. 29 and 30, 1965, with reimbursement of $10.00 registra- St. & Hwy. tion fee plus use of Engineering Department vehicle for (Granted) transportation to and from the Conference. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that permission be granted. A memo was received from the City Engineer with a Plans & recommendation for the preparation of plans and specifi- Specs.on cations for a Sewer Reimbursement District to construct Sewer Dist. - a sewer line in Foothill Blvd., encumbering $3585.00 in Foothill the Sewer Revolving Fund for financing City's share of Blvd. the cost. The total cost for the sewer line construc- (Keefer) tion would be $6085.00, with the additional amount of $2500 to be advanced by Mr. Keefer in the formation of a Reimbursement District, with eventual reimbursement to Mr. Keefer. Mr. William G. Keefer, 706 East Foothill Blvd., appeared before Council and stated that he was desirous of obtaining sewer connection for his residence, but at this time would not be able to finance the $2500 cash deposit for his part. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney; seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved subject to an arrange- ment for partial payment of $1,000 from Mr. Keefer with balance to be paid over a 12 -month period, City Attorney to check legality of such an arrangement, with an agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney, or payment of the lump sum of $2,500. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the plans and specifications for the project, providing an agreement is reached. A communication was received from the City Engineer Agmt. w/ regarding the Agreement with Pacific Electric Railway Pacific Elec. Company for improvements to widen Vernon Avenue. re:Improvmts. Vernon Ave. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding Right-of-way Agreements, for the widening of Vernon Avenue between the Pacific Electric Rail- road and Tenth Street, with the seven property owners as listed below, indicating the amounts to be paid for each individual property acquisition. Property Owner Russell 0. Dodd and Doris Mike Narez and Evangeline Julian A. Campa and Rose Tom S. Oki and Gloria S. Howard Elliott and Hulda Estero Corporation Lena Gillett and Claudia Land Value V. Dodd $ 510.00 Narez 400.00 Campa 345.00 Oki 400.00 Elliott 340.00 4,700.00 Van Vliet 585.00 $7,280.00 Page 9 Right-of-way Agrmts, on Vernon Ave. (7) Improvement Value $140.00 100.00 130.00 6o.00 100.00 125.00 $655.00 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried authorizing the execution of the seven right-of-way agreements. A report was presented from the City Engineer and Police Chief regarding the traffic study at Baseline Road and Citrus Avenue, recommending the present signalization system remain, but that the signal cycle be lengthened to provide more turn time. The report also recommended if the above action did not prove to be successful in eliminating the problem, that left turn traffic detec- tors for $3,000 be installed. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the recommenda- tion be approved at this time for continuance of the present signalization, with lengthening of signal cycle to provide more turn time, and that the third recommendation be considered at a future time if the problem continues. Traffic Problem Baseline at Citrus A communication was received from Marion J. Varner and Proposals Associates, 524 South Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, 91107, re: Police outlinging various proposals for consideration regard- Facility ing the study for the City's proposed new Police Project Facility project. Following disucssion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Committee, composed of City Administrator Foxworthy, Police Chief Kendrick, and City Engineer Sandwick, be accepted and the City Attorney prepare an Agreement with Marion J. Varner and Associates for the second proposal at a cost of $2500 which would become a part of the total standard architectural fee if the firm continues as the architect for the project, and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an Agreement to be presented for acceptance at the meeting of February 1, 1965. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 10 The City Administrator reported on the Planning Seminar Planning in Los Angeles Supervisors Hearing Room, attended by Seminar Mr. Craig and him, regarding establishment of a steer- for ing committee in order that there can be brought about Uniformity more uniformity in zoning among -the various cities and areas, with classifications and descriptions being the same for all cities. The City Administrator reported on the committee meet- Trimming ing regarding the trimming of the palm trees on North of Palm Azusa Avenue, and with a meeting of representatives Trees on from the State Highway Department, who have agreed to Azusa reimburse the City for all costs of trimming of trees Ave. upon submission of our billing at the completion of the work. It was stated that a request was made for informal bids, with only one response; and that an offer was received to do the job at $3.00 per tree, with the person hired as a temporary employee, with stipulation that costs would be pro -rated at an hourly rate at the completion of the job. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the action taken by the City Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works be approved and confirmed. Notices were read of the following meetings: Notices of Meetings Dinner meeting at the Glendora Country Club, on ' January 28, 1965, 7:00 p.m. regarding the Foothill Freeways, invitation from the Glendora Chamber of Commerce. Meeting of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, National Safety Council, on January 25, 1965, at 7:30 p.m., Beverly Hilton Hotel, $10. per person. Meeting at Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 12 Noon, February 10, 1965, regarding proposed formation of a Foothill Freeway Association. Meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Branch of the Los Angeles County Heart Association, on January 20, 1965, at 8:00 p.m., Covina Woman's Club. Meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Association of Coordinating Councils, hosted by Claremont, February 6, 1965, from 9:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m., a Conference on Physical and Social Planning, with luncheon at Pomona College, @$3..50 per person. The meeting of the Pasadena San Gabriel Area Hospital Planning Committee has been changed from January 11, to January 25, at 12:45 p.m. at Santa Teresita Hospi- tal. Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. on the Sister City Program. An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending 1st Rdg.Ord. Section 3200.64 of the Municipal Code providing for Stop Signs 4 -way Stop Signs at the intersection of Gladstone Gladstone & Street and Cerritos Avenue. Cerritos Ave. 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Councilman Cooney offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.64 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The City Attorney presented a report regarding the right of the City to require its employees to reside within the city limits, stating that the Personnel Board may require residence in the city if circumstances warrant for a specific job, and so include this require- ment as part of the job specifications. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the report be forwarded to the Personnel Board for their study. Councilman Jackson requested a decision from the Committee to study 5 -day vacation. Councilman Jackson inquired as to the status of the proposed removal of the air -compressor and fire siren from the City Hall to the location at the City Yard. The City Administrator advised that investigation had been in progress regarding the changing of lines and the erection of a pole at the site. Page 11 Rpt.of City Atty. re:employee residence requirement Status of Air -Compressor from City Hall Discussion was held regarding the condition of the Abatement structure at 310 North Alameda Avenue which has been of struc- a problem with vandalism, although the Public Works ture at Department has cleared the area surrounding the build- 310 N. ing. Alameda Ave. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare abatement proceedings on the structure at 310 North Alameda Avenue. Council also discussed the status of the residential structure at 532 North Azusa Avenue, and were advised that an inspection was made by the City Administrator, Building Inspector and Fire Prevention Officer and that a certified letter was written by the Fire Pre- , vention Officer to the owner, Mr. Alfred P. Olmstead, advising him of the fire hazard and requesting that he clear the contents from inside the house. No answer has so far been received. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman ' Cooney and unanimously carried that abatement pro- ceedings be started on the structure located at 532 North Azusa Avenue, owned by Alfred P. Olmstead. The Mayor stated that the American Automobile Club would like a report on pedestrian accidents and sug- gested that the form be referred to the Police Chief. Abatement of 532 N. Azusa Ave, Rpt. for American Auto Club 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1965 Page 12 The Mayor stated that because of construction work in Hazardous the 500 block of East Foothill Blvd., the sidewalk walk area area has been used for ingress and egress of construc- 500 W. tion equipment and is impassible for pedestrian use. Foothill A suggestion was made that some type of walk -way be Blvd. provided for pedestrians. Foothill Mayor Memmesheimer advised Council of the Governor's Mayor to Industrial Safety Council in Los Angeles on February 4 Attend and 5, 1965, which he is scheduled to attend. Safety Council Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman 2/4-2/5/65 Cooney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to attend the conference with reimbursement of accountable expenses of approximately $40. A request was received from Harry H. Howard & Sons, Auction Inc., 3820 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, for permission @1147 W. to conduct a one -day auction for machinery, equipment Foothill and real estate for the Acme Machine Shop, 1147 West Blvd. Foothill Blvd.; a true and correct inventory of the merchandise is on file. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried to grant the request. Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution Res. #4777 entitled: Bills & Reqs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4777. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:43 P.M. DepuVCity Clerk