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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 15, 1965 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and Call to Order led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. W. C. Schnute of Concordia Invocation Lutheran Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Roll Call ' Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams,. City Admin- istrator Foxworthy, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Engineer Sandwick, City Clerk Miller The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids re: Water office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, line in Alameda February 11, 1965, on the construction of water line Ave. & adjacent in Alameda Avenue from 11th to 1st Streets, and areas adjacent areas. Present at bid opening were City Admin- istrator Foxworthy, Superintendent of Light & Water (awarded to Smith, City Engineer Sandwick, and City Clerk Miller. AAA Construction Co.) The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, January 31 and February 7, 1965. Five bids were received, as follows: Contractor Total Amount of Bid Cast Iron Steel 'Industrial Pipeline Const. Co. 151,3 .00 $1Ob ,022.20 Hood Corporation 134,568.12 138,684.70 Cabildo Corporation 136646.50 141,592.77 L. H. Woods & Sons, Inc. 127,388.00 142,772.98 AAA Construction Co. 126,937.10 199,660.00 (Engineer's Estimate, $124,071.75) The City Engineer submitted a recommendation that the contract be awarded to the AAA Construction Co., as low bidder, for cast iron pipe material. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted to award the bid to AAA Construction Co. in the amount of $126,937.10, and that bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, after contract has been executed. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize execution of the contract 7between AAA Construction Co. and the City. The hour of 7:30 p.m; being the time set for the public hearing on an appeal from denial of zone change from 'R -lc to R-3, by P.C. Resolution #495 (Case Z-120 - Fred Perz), on the north side of Gladstone Street be- tween Louise & Enid Avenues. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice of this hearing, published on 2/3/65 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Pub.Hrg. on appeal fr.denial of zone change frm. R. -lc to R-3 (Z-120 - Fred Perz) (appeal denied) 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 2 A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which stated that based upon the analysis and statements at their public hearing, the Commission recommended that the requested zone change be denied because in effect this would be "spot zoning". Further, the character of zoning on the south side of Gladstone Street, near to the property in question, is: M-1, C-3 and R -3a; this fact in itself does not justify the changing of the residential dwelling density because a vacant lot exists within a continuous R -lc residential zone. Fred Perz, 125 S. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council, stating he wishes to build 4 apartments on his property, with garages in the rear; also, he wants to place his house on the property and would like R-3 zoning. He submitted a sketch of his plan. Elmer Eichhorn, 727 W. Gladstone Street, addressed Council, stating he is in opposition, due to the present vacancy factor in apartments. Anthony M. Ortuno, 346 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council and stated he is in opposition to apartments in that area, which has mostly single dwellings. No further communications having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried by roll call that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the appeal from denial of zone change be denied. The matter of the decision by Council regarding the Cncl.decision public hearing held and subsequently closed on 2/1/65 (cont. fr. on the recommended amendment to Section 9230.51(b)5 of 2/1/65) on the Municipal Code relating to parking requirements recom.amend. to in places of assembly, including bars, restaurants, Sec. 9230.51(b) clubs, etc., by Planning Commission Resolution #492, 5 of M.C. re: was presented. parking req.for bars, etc. As requested by Council, the Planning Director sub- mitted the results of a personal on-site survey, show- (amendment ing the category in which bars, restaurants, and other approved) eating or drinking establishments are placed in nearby cities. After considerable discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance amending the Municipal Code. The City Clerk presented the resignation of Hickory S. Jackson as Councilman, effective February 28, 1965. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret and to place the notice of resignation on file. The City Clerk presented for Council determination the issuance of a business license for a Cafe and Amusement Center at 351 S. Irwindale Ave. (LeRoy Luna), this matter having been deferred at the 12/21/64 meeting. After the Planning Director gave a verbal report, Resig. of H.S. Jackson as Councilman, eff. 2/28/65 Issuance of bus. lie, denied for Cafe & Amusement Center, 351 S. Irwindale Ave. (LeRoy Luna) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 3 it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that issuance of a business be denied because of non-compliance with the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking, and that the City Clerk notify Mr. Luna of the action by Council and the need to apply for a Variance. The Mayor presented notice from Foothill Freeway ' Association of an organizational dinner meeting to elect officers and appoint committees, to be held on Wednesday, 2/24/65, 7:00 p.m., Glendora Country Club. The Mayor and President of the Chamber of Com- merce each has been asked to appoint one representative, and together to appoint an alternate, for a total of three. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that City participate in this program and that the Mayor be authorized to represent the City Council. A request was received from Mr. R. 0. Westley, Director of Progress Counselors in Pomona, for a business license to paint reflective numbers in front of homes throughout the City. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the request be denied. A communication was received from City -Wide House Numbering, of Covina, requesting a business license to paint house numbers on curbs. I Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to deny the request. A claim was received from the General Telephone Company for $550 damages to facilities, allegedly caused by City equipment, at 5th Street west of Cerritos Avenue. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer same to City's insurance carrier. The notice from Alcoholic Beverage Control of original application of Chris Jr. & Joel K. Kappos and M. & W. E. Reynolds for On -Sale Beer License at 300 S. Azusa Avenue (approximate completion date 6 months after approval), having been deferred from the 2/1/65 meeting, was again brought before Council. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. A report was submitted by Police Chief Kendrick, with a copy of Detective Hardwick's report of his observations on 2/7/65, re: the Swap Meet held at Azusa ' Foothill Drive -In Theater. The Police Chief stated that to license a swap meet by adopting an Ordinance similar to the Whittier Ordinance would bring in a punitive amount of revenue and result in no regulatory control, and he would prefer that the City Council adopt an Ordinance prohibiting a meet of this kind. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to file the report. Organizational Mtg.,Foothill Frw.Assn.,2/24 Glendora C.Club (City to partic. & Mayor to rep. Cncl.) Req. denied for bus.lic. to paint numbers in front of homes (Progress Counselors) Req.denied for bus.lic.to paint house numbers on curbs (City -Wide House Numbering) Claim by Genl. Tele.Co. for damages to facilities @ 5th St. ABC Notice of orig.applic. for On -Sale Beer Lie. premises 00 S. Azusa Ave. deferred from 2/1/65) Report frm. Pol. Ch. Kendrick re: Swap Meet at Azusa Foothill Drive -In Theater 1 1 i CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 4 A request was received from the City of Alhambra, Req.by Cty. of urging support re: reapportionment of Senatorial Alhambra,.urg. Districts. support of Sena- torial Dist's. After discussion with the City Attorney, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. The Azusa Chamber of Commerce submitted their quarterly Quarterly rpt. report. frm.Chmbr. of Commerce Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas. showing a balance of $1,053,860.43, as of January Fin.Statement 31, 1965• Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending the approval of step raises and/or perm- anent status for the following employees: Name Status Effective Berriman Wiley Police Officer Perm.Stat. to Step 2 3/16/65 Merlyn Bauman Mechanic's Helper to step 4 3/24/65 Robert Zmrzel Lineman Helper to Step 3 3/5/65 James K. Cook Fireman to Step 3 3/8/65 Evelyn Sullivan Sec. -Steno. to Step 4 3/26/65 Raymond Quesada Fireman Perm.Status to step 2 3/5/65 Norman Elethorp Fire Captain Perm.Status 3/6/65 Lloyd Jacobson Police Officer to Step 3 3/1/65 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board re: Step -Raises and/or Permanent Status be accepted, to become effective on dates given. The Planning Commission submitted a memo, recommending the annexation of 24 acres located at 17739 E. Sierra Madre Avenue, owned by Mark and Mary Fisher. It stated also that the owners of the land erred in their request for "R -3b" zoning as they had intended utilizing the property for Garden Apartments (R -Ga zone). It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that it would be highly desirable to initiate annexation proceedings for the 2.25 acres adjacent to the E1 Dorado Highlands sub- division on Sierra Madre Avenue and across from Pioneer Park. Mark Fisher, 1623 E. Merced, West Covina, addressed Council, stating he would like R -GA zoning. He explained he owns several apartments in the area and there is no vacancy factor in his buildings. He further stated he would like to have this property annexed regardless of zoning. Moved by Councilman Cooney to table this matter until the 3/1/65 meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio that Council initiate annexation proceedings for the 2,i—, acres, adjacent to E1 Dorado Highlands, as requested by Mr. Fisher, to be submitted to the Boundary Commission and Local Agency Formation Commission. P.C. memo re: annexation of 24 acres at 17739 E.Sierra Madre (Mark & Mary Fisher) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 5 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #497 Resolution 497, initiated a hearing on an amendment initiat. hrg. to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code re: the on amend. to M.C. Precise Plan of Design Ordinance. (Rescinded by Res- re: Prec.Pl.of solution 502). No action by Council. Design Ord. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #498 Resolution #498, granted a Variance to permit construe- rntgd. a Var. tion of a 4 -unit apartment building, 8 garage units, Case V-116 - and to renovate the existing single-family residence, C. N. Benoit) on property located at 627 N. Sunset Avenue. (Case 'V-116 - C. N. Benoit). No action by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #499 Resolution No. 499, granted a Conditional Use Permit grntd. Cond.Use for the operation of a non-ferrous precision foundry Permit (Case to pour magnesium, aluminum, and aluminum -magnesium C-45 - H.M. alloys, on property located at 950 W. Tenth Street. Nelson) (Case C-45 - Harvey M. Nelson). (appealed by Cncl, hrg to be set) Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that Council appeal the granting of said Conditional Use Permit, and request the City Clerk set the hearing on the appeal by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #500 Resolution No. 500,granted a Conditional Use Permit for rntd. CUP the construction of a two -car garage in a "C-2" zone, Case C-44 - Ruth on property located at 506 N. Azusa Avenue. (Case C-44 A. Mayse) Ruth A. Mayse). No action by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. ##501 Resolution No. 501,granted a Conditional Use Permit for rntd. CUP the use of a church building by Escalon, Inc., as a Case C-46 - school for educationally and/or neurologically handi- Azusa Friends capped children, on property located at 114 N. Barbara Church) ' Avenue. (Case C-46- Azusa Friends Church). No action on NS Foothill by Council. Blvd., west of Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. 502 Resolution No. 502, rescinded Planning Commission Res- rescinding Res. olution No. 497 (adopted 1/20/65) re: amendment to the ##497 Precise Plan of Design Ordinance. No action by Council. City Engineer) The Mayor recommended the appointment of the following Committee apptd. Committee re: marker for Laura Durrell Jones Park and re: marker & arrangements for the memorial service at said Park; memorial serv. (formerly Pioneer Park): City Administrator Foxworthy, (L.D.Jones Pk.) Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan, Mrs. Camilla Williams of the Park & Recreation Commission, Recreation Director Dangleis, and Mayor Memmesheimer. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the Committee appointed by the Mayor. The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Com- Monthly missions were presented by the City Administrator. Reports Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to file. A report was submitted by the Police Chief regarding Report by Pol. the red curb and elimination of two parking spaces Ch. re: elim. on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, just west of parking spaces Azusa Avenue, which had been discussed at the 2/1/65 on NS Foothill meeting. The report stated he had requested the Blvd., west of Superintendent of Public Works to paint the curb red Azusa Ave. at that location, per Section 3200.33(c) of the Municipal Code, and this was done in order to eliminate the (referred to hazardous condition where trucks, especially truck City Engineer) tractors and semi -trailers, were legally attempting to make left turns from Azusa Avenue to go west on Foothill Boulevard. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 6 After considerable discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Engineer for conference with the Police Chief regarding the use of trealley entrance as a parking space, and with the State Division of Highways for a solution and recommendation. The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation Confirm.appt. of the appointment of Constance Grover, as probationary C.Grover as Steno -Clerk in the Police Department, at Step 1 of prob.Steno-Clk., Range 14, effective 2/16/65, subject to her passing Pol.Dept. eff. the physical. 2/16/65 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed. The City Administrator submitted a request to obtain Auth. for bids informal quotations for the purchase of one 25 -KW - on 1-25—KW, 12,000 -volt primary Transformer (estimated cost $2,200). 12,000-V primary transformer Moved by Councilman Cooney that the request be granted. Motion died for lack of a second. The City Attorney explained the sections of the Govern- ment Code regarding bids which must be advertised. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the project, stating City will furnth certain equipment (unless it was purchased for this particular project). The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a request Req.frm. Supt, for the purchase of 3 bays of the Southern California L&P to purchase Edison Company's discontinued electrical substation 3 bays of elec. system, in order to meet the City's energy demand. This substation systm. purchase has been provided for in the 1964-65 budget frm. Edison Co. (total price $7,190.97). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to issue a Purchase Order, totalling $7,190.97 including tax, to the Southern California Edison Co., according to their offer of February 3, 1965. The City Administrator submitted a request from the Req, frm.Supt. Superintendent of Light & Power that Council authorize L&P for proposal a proposal from the Bechtel Corp. for engineering, plans frm.Bechtel Corp. and specifications for installing new breakers and relays re: install. new in the Azusa substation. brkrs. & relays in Az. sub-sta- The City Administrator requested this item be eliminated tion and considered at budget time. No action<by Council. A request was received from the City Engineer for confirm- Confirm. appt. ation of the appointment of Michael San Miguel as Senior M.San Miguel, Engineering Aide, at Step 1 of Range 22, effective 2/16/65. Senior Eng.Aide, eff. 2/16/65 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed. A proposed Resolution was presented, by the Superintendent Res. #4786 req. of Public Works & City Engineer, requesting $18,191 from Cnty. aid for County Aid to Cities Fund for reconstruction of Rockvale const. of Rock - Avenue between Baseline Road and Linfield Street, and vale Ave.bet. authorization for City Engineer to proceed with plans Baseline Rd. & and specifications. Linfield St. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AID FOR CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Page 7 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4786. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications to go to bid. Seven Resolutions were presented accepting Grants of Roadway Easements, as follows: 1. Howard & Hulda Elliott (82 ft, strip on east side of Vernon Ave, between Crescent Dr. and 10th St.). 2. Lena Gillett & Claudia E. Van Vliet (same location). 3. Estero Corporation (112 ft. strip on west side Vernon Ave. from R.R. tracks to 10th St.). ' 4. Mike & Evangeline Narez (82 ft. strip on east side Vernon Ave. between Crescent Dr. & 10th St.). 5. Coral Investment, Inc. (30 ft. strip on north side 13th St. between Azusa Ave. and Tract 27510). 6. The Azusa Church of Christ (property line return at northwest corner Pasadena Ave. and 1st. St.). 7. Tom S. & Gloria C. Oki (82 ft. strip on east side Vernon Ave, between Crescent Dr. & 10th St.). Res. ##4787, 4788, 4789, 4790 4791, 4792, & 4793 - accpt. Grants of Rdwy. Easements Councilman Cooney offered the seven (7) Resolutions,each-entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees 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, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolutions 1:4787, 4788, 4789, 4790, 4791, 4792, & 4793. The City Administrator submitted a "Hold Harmless" Agreement between the City and Lee & Daniel, a partner- ship, re: the construction of a building over City sewer (510 Danlee St.), after consultation with the City Attorney, Superintendent of Public Works, etc. Auth.exec. & recordg. Agrmt. bet.Cty. & Lee & Daniel, re:constr, bldg.over Cty. sewer 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept and authorize execution and recording of said Agreement. A request was received from the Superintendent of Public Works for permission to allow bona fide youth organiza- tions to cut and dispose of, by sale or otherwise, surplus wood (tree trunks) piled in the City Yard. Such groups would utilize theirown equipment, furnish their own labor, and transport the cut wood. Moved by Councilman Cooney, and unanimously carried that each organization will give Agreement. seconded by Councilman McLees permission be granted if the City a "Hold Harmless" An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- ing, amending the Municipal Code, by the addition of Section 9207.71, to rezone Gerald Mack property to C-2 (northwest corner of Newburgh St. & Donna Beth Ave.). Councilman McLees offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (Gerald Mack) Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- ing, amending Section 9218.10 of the Azusa Municipal Code re: Sport Arenas. Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first read- ing an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPORTS ARENAS. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, opposing AB 300 in the 1965 Legislature re: partisanship in City and County Govern- ments and Districts. Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 300 IN THE 1965 LEGISLATURE. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Auth. youth organizations to cut and dispose of wood in Cty.Yard, upon sub. Hold Harmless Agmts. lst.intro,rdg. Ord.amend. M.C. to rezone prop. to C-2 (G.Mack) 1st, intro. rdg Ord.amend. Sec. 9218.10 M.C. re: Sports Arenas Res. #4794 re: opposing AB 300 In 1965 Legis- lature Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Jackson that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Jackson, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4794. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 The City of Fremont wishes to appeal an action against them by a subdivider,_ and asked if they can use the City of Azusa's name. Moved by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to add City's name (as "Amicus Curiae") to parties seeking reprisal of action vs. City of Fremont':, brought by subdivider. Auth. C. Atty. to add City's name to parties seeking reprisal of action vs. City/Fremont 'A Resolution was presented, commending Councilman Jackson, Res. ##4795 com- who is resigning 2/28/65. The Resolution was read in mending Hickory full by the Mayor. S. Jackson Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution for adoption;as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING HICKORY S. JACKSON. The City Council of the City of Azusa does resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Hickory S. Jackson is resigning as a member of the City Council of Azusa, California, effective February 28, 1965; and WHEREAS, the said Hickory S. Jackson served as a member of the Azusa City Council from April, 1950 to April, 1954, the last seven months of that period as Mayor of Azusa; and was again elected to the Azusa City Council in April, 1962; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson served with special distinction on this City's Civil Service Personnel Board for six years (1955-1961); and 'WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson's 28 -year residence in the City of Azusa, interrupted only by a period of service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, has been devoted in great measure to the education and character building of the youth of Azusa, a dedicated labor which has been fruitful in many ways in the promotion of good citizenship in our community; and WHEREAS, all of these services performed by Mr. Jackson have been characterized by conspicuous ability and forthright integrity, making in total an unexcelled contribution to the welfare of this City and the general good of its people; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Azusa, does herewith convey to HICKORY S. JACKSON, on behalf of its members and of the people of this City, full and genuine appreciation for his labors and achievements; and adds thereto its earnest good wishes for his success in his new venture in a distant land; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and transmit a certified copy thereof to Hickory S. Jackson. ' ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February, 1965. 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, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Jackson and numbered Resolution 4795. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1965 Page 10 The Mayor presented a plaque to Councilman Jackson Plaque pres. to for services to the City. Counc. Jackson The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #4796 payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs. Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, McLees, Jackson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4796. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:36 p.m. Deputy y1ty Clerk 1