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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 15, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 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. Carroll Parker of Edge - wood Methodist Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis- trator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sand- wick, Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, Fire Chief Madison, City Clerk Miller The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for a public hearing on a change of zone from C-3 to P. recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 503 (Case Z -121 - First National Bank of Azusa), on property located at 716 North Azusa Avenue, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing and the memo from Planning Director Craig which stated the appli- cant requested zone change to "P" in order that the lot might be developed into a landscaped parking lot. ' The First National Bank purchased this property with the hope of eventually demolishing the vacant building and using the lot for bank customer parking, which is only a short distance north of the Bank and is needed for additional off-street parking. There being no other written communications received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard on this subject, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the recommended zone change from C-3 to P. on property located at 716 North Azusa Avenue, be approved, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordi- nance. The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the time set for a public hearing on Substandard Structure Case #104, located at 426 East 3rd Street, with legal owner of ' record shown as Mrs. Dolores Ortiz, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing and reported that notice of defects, giving time and place for this public hearing, had been sent by certified mail to the owner of record. 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Pub.Hrg.re: zone chnge. fr.0-3 to P on 716 N. Azusa(Case Z -121 -1st Natl.Bank of Azusa) Pub.Hrg.re: Substandard Strc.No.104 @ 426 E.3rd St. (Ortiz -now Zarate) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 2 Councilman Rubio stated he received information that this property does not belong to Mrs. Ortiz but to Mike Zarate and Jesse Zarate, who could not be present at this hearing but stated they were going to demolish the structure within 90 days. The notice sent to and ' received by Mrs. Ortiz was given by her to the new owners, Mike H. and Jesse Zarate, who have consented to the 90 -day notice of abatement. No written communication having been received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Council agreed that abatement must be completed within ninety (90) days from date of the receipt of notice by the legal owners. Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution Res.#4804 entitled: Re:Abate. of unsafe A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA bldg.within DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS 90 days AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman ' Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, 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 and numbered Res. No. 4804. Relative to the item tabled from 3/1/65 meeting, Mayor Nominations Memmesheimer asked Councilmen if they wished to con- for Council- sider the appointment of a Council member to fill the man vacancy created by Hickory S. Jackson's resignation. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that this item be raised from the table. Councilman Rubio nominated Morrie Matcha as Council- man, stating that Mr. Matcha ran third on the last Municipal Election. Councilman Cooney nominated Jens J. Solem. ' Mayor Memmesheimer asked if Council wished to vote by voice or written ballot. Councilman Rubio suggested that voting be conducted by voice ballot, and Council agreed. The nomination of Morrie Matcha was presented to Council for vote and Mr. Matcha failed to be appointed by the following vote: AYES: Rubio, Memmesheimer NOES: Cooney, Mc Lees ABSENT: None 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 3 Council then voted on the nomination of Jens J. Solem J. J. Solem for appointment as Councilman, and Mr. Solem was appointed as appointed by the following vote of Council: Cnclman. AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Solem submitted his verbal resignation from the Planning Commission, effective immediately. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the resignation of Jens J. Solem from the Planning Commission be accepted and a vacancy declared in that office. City Clerk Miller administered the oath of office to J.J. Solem Mr. Jens J. Solem as a member of the City Council to sworn in as fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hickory S. Jackson, Councilman said term expiring April, 1966. The City Clerk asked other members of Council if they wished the same seating arrangement to be maintained. It was the feeling of the Council that the same seat- ing arrangement be maintained, with Mr. Solem assuming the chair formerly occupied by Mr. Jackson. Mayor Memmesheimer told Council he would like to post- Appt. of pone the appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore and other Mayor Pro vacancies on the various Committees, plus the vacancy Tem. & mbr. on the Planning Commission, until the 4/5/65 Council Plan. Comm., meeting, which was agreeable to Council. etc.,postponed to 4/5 A request was received from K & K Specialty Painting K & K Spec. Company, of Los Angeles, for a business license to Painting Co. paint house numbers on curbs throughout the City, on denied bus. a voluntary basis. lic.to paint house numbers After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, on curbs seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the request be denied and the applicant be noti- fied. A communication was received from L. H. Woods & Sons, Req. L.H. Woods Inc., requesting permission to continue use of a mobile & Sons, cont'd. trailer for office purposes, now located on their use of trailer premises at 810 N. Loren Avenue, for balance of this for office pur. year. (Cont.to 7/6/65) After discussion re: violation of Building and Zoning Codes, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to continue this item to meeting of 7/6/65. The following three notices were received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control: 1. Premises -to -premises transfer application for On -Sale Beer License by Rose Trugman of Gardena, for premises at 819 San Gabriel Avenue. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that applicant be notified that a City business license cannot be issued until parking requirements of Zoning Ordinance have been met. ABC Notices: 1.819 San Gabriel (notify appli. of need for parking) 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 2. Person -to -Person transfer application for On - Sale Beer License from Donald Zak to Jack 0. & Loretta M. Bailey, at premises 738 North Azusa Avenue (The Wayside Inn). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. 3. Person -to -Person transfer of Off -Sale General License (Stone's Liquor Store, 813 W. Gladstone Street) in name of Frank D. Stone only. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. Page 4 2.738 N.Azusa (Wayside Inn) 3.813 W.Gladstone (Stone's Liquor Store) The City Clerk presented a request for authorization Auth.for bid to advertise for bids on gasoline for the ensuing call on gaso- year (beginning 4/15/65); also a communication from line for ensuing L. A. County re: cooperative gasoline purchasing pro- yr. beg. 4/15/65 gram. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the letter from the County be filed, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for gasoline consumption. A memo was received from the State Department of Water Water Resources Resources of a public meeting to be held Tuesday, Agency Mtg. 3/30/65, at 9 a.m, in L. A., pertaining to minimum (3/30/655 L.A.) well construction and sealing standards for protection of ground water quality. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Adminis- trator and the Superintendent of Light and Water be authorized to attend this meeting and report back to the City Council. A communication was received re: the meeting of Area "D" Civil Defense and Disaster Board of Mayors, on Thursday,4/15/65, at 7:30 p.m.,at the Santa Fe Inn in E1 Monte, at $3.50 each. The Mayor stated possibly he and the City Administra- tor will attend, and Councilmen should notify the City Clerk if any wish to attend, in order that reservations may be sent in early. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the communication. The City Clerk requested authorization to prepare a warrant for reservations for LCC General Membership Dinner Meeting at Cockatoo Inn in Hawthorne, 3/18/65, 7:30 p.m.- The Mayor and Mr. Decker cancelled their reservations, and if Mr. and Mrs. Rubio should attend, they will pay at the door. No action by Council Regarding the PUC hearing on Todd Avenue grade crossing on 4/27/65, 10:30 a.m., Azusa Auditorium, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney that Richard R. Terzian of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, attorneys, City Engineer Sandwick, and City Administrator Foxworthy be authorized to appear on behalf of the City at the PUC hearing on 4/27 re: Todd Avenue crossing; also, that these representatives discuss with Police Chief Kendrick and Fire Chief Madison the advisability of having an outside expert Dinner Mtg. of Area "D" Civ.Def. & Disaster Bd.of Mayors, 4/15/65, @$3.50 each Re: Reservations, LCC Genl.Mb.Mtg. 3/18/65 Auth. rep.of City to appear @PUC hrg., 1/27, re• Todd Ave. grade crossing CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 5 also appear on behalf of the City, and make a report at the next Council meeting at which time financial arrangements could be made. Motion was unanimously .carried. It was also suggested that Rodeffer Industries, Inc., be notified of this meeting. ' A request was received from Mrs. Edith A. Bowers for Request for annexation of property at 6248 North Citrus Avenue. Annex. of property (6248 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman N. Citrus Ave. - Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to the Planning E. A. Bowers) Commission for report to Council. An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 832 amending Section 9230.51 (b)5 of the Municipal Code amending M. C. re: off-street parking for bars, restaurants, and re: off-street similar places. parking for bars, etc. Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 9230.51 (b) 5 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING FOR BARS, RESTAU- RANTS AND SIMILAR PLACES. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney 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 ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 832. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending Section 9207, and Section 9236 of the Municipal Code to adopt new official zoning map, and repealing Section 9207.1 to 9207.71 of the Muni- cipal Code. Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance Ord. No. 833 entitled: amending M.C. re: Adoption AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of new zoning AMENDING SECTION 9207 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, map AMENDING SECTION 9236 OF SAID CODE TO ADOPT A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 9207.1 .to 9207.71 OF SAID CODE. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman ' Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, 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 ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 833. A Resolution was presented appointing Mrs. Beulah Res. #4805 Smith to the Park and Recreation Commission for the appointing term expiring 6/30/67. Mrs.B.Smith to P.& R. Comm. 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 6 Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING BEULAH SMITH TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4805. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.rdg.. reading, amending the Municipal Code by the addition Ord.re:increase of Section 3200.70, to increase the speed limit on speed limit on Irwindale Avenue between 1st & Gladstone Streets, to Irwindale Ave. 40 m.p.h. 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 INCREASE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN STREETS. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that fur- ther reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, supporting the principle of disclosure of names of juveniles involved in crimes of violence and brutality. Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE PRINCIPLE OF DISCLOSURE OF NAMES OF JUVENILES INVOLVED IN CRIMES OF VIOLENCE AND BRUTALITY. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Res. #4806 supp. princ.of dis- closing names of juv.in certain crimes 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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4806. A Resolution was presented regarding the vacation of a portion of Cerritos Avenue subject to Easements, and ' setting the hearing for 4/5/65 at 8:00 p.m. Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF CERRITOS AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Res. #4807 re: vac.portion Cerritos Ave., setting hrg.for 4/5/65 @ 8 p.m. 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 7 Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4807. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas. showing a balance of $1,187,018.32 as of February 28, Financial 1965. Statement Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the Statement. The Planning Commission submitted a request for Re- Req.for reloc. location Permit for removal of a single-family resi- permit for re- dence from 128 S. San Gabriel Avenue to 208 N. moval of res.fr. Soldano Avenue (Mary Miranda), recommended by Planning 128 S.San Gab. Commission. to 208 N.Soldano (Mary Miranda) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney to accept the recommendation of Planning Com- mission, and grant the request subject to conditions of the Building Department. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Solem Councilman Solem stated he had abstained because of his action at the Planning Commission meeting. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#506 Resolution No. 506, granted a Variance to permit a grntd.Var.@ 4 -foot reduction in the required distance between 342 Vista proposed addition and existing patio and garage, Bonita (Case on property located at 342 Vista Bonita (Case V-119- V-119 Ernest B. Moline). E.B.Moline) Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#507 Resolution No. 507,granted a Variance to permit a grntd.Var.@ reduction of present parking requirements of 21 351 S.Irwin- spaces to the existing 12 available spaces (2 of dale (Case which are indoors), on property located at 351 S. V -120 - Irwindale Avenue (Case V-120 - LeRoy Luna). Leroy Luna) Notice was given that the Planning Commission,by P.C.Res.#5o8 Resolution No. 508, denied a Variance to permit a denied Var.@ reduction of 6ft. in the required front yard set- 1033 W.Kirkwall back to permit the construction of additional Rd.(Case V -117 - offices on the front of existing building at 1033 W. N.C.Reid-Econ- Kirkwall Road (Case V-117-N.C. Reid-Economet, Inc.). omet, Inc.) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the above three notices be filed. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Solem Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer Councilman Solem stated he had abstained because of his action at the Planning Commission meeting. 1 i CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Name Gertrude Kearney Virginia Smith Ralph Fitzsimmons Otis Anderson Stanley Hosford George Russell Thomas Cockrell Charles Hardy Account Clerk Secty.-Steno Civil Engr.Ass't. Lineman Lineman Police Officer Police Officer Groundsman Step Raises Effective Perm. Status 4/23/65 Step 3 4/15/65 Step 4 4/15/65 Perm.Stat.Step 5 4/6/65 Perm.Stat.Step 5 4/7/65 Step 4 4/1/65 Step 4 4/1/65 Step 3 4/10/65 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to approve the recom- mendations, effective on dates shown. The Planning Commission submitted a Notice of the expiration of the term of office of Mr. John Granados, on 6/30/65, who was appointed by Council. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to table this item to the 4/5/65 meeting. The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com- missions were presented by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the reports. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Officer Arthur Seymour, effective March 13, 1965. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the resig- nation. Expir.term of John Granados, 6/30/65 (tabled to 4/5/65 mtg.) Monthly Reports Res ig.Pol. Officer A. Seymour,effec. 3/13/65 A request was received from the Police Chief for Auth.R.Crosby, Richard Crosby to attend California Check Investi- Pol.Off.,attend. gator's Association Training Institute at Palm Springs, CCa.Check Inves. May 6 and 7, with reimbursement for accountable Inst.5/6-7, at expenses of approximately $80. Palm Springs Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that permission be granted. A request was received from the Police Chief for approval of specifications and authorization for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the purchase of five (5) 1965 Police Patrol Units (Pontiac Catalina 4 -door sedans, with trade-ins). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that specifications be approved, and bid call authorized. Regarding the request for approval of the plans and specifications for the Auditorium Heating and Cooling System, and authorization for bid call, the City Administrator stated that this item will be deferred to the 4/5/65 meeting, as plans and specifications are not ready. Appvl.of specs & auth.bid call on 5 Police Patrol Units (1965 Pontiac Catalina 4 -dr. sedans) Req.appvl.plans & specs.for Aud. heating & cool- ing, & auth.bid call (deferred to 4/5/65) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 9 A request was received from the Superintendent of C.Engr.auth. Public Works that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with to proceed with the preparation of plans and plans & specs specifications for the development of the east leg for dev.of east of Northside Park, adjacent to 12th Street, to be leg of Northside completed at his earliest convenience in order that Park ' figures be available for budget purposes. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for east leg of Northside Park. The Superintendent of Public Works submitted a request Req.for waiver for waiver of the 50¢ bicycle licensing fee for the of 50¢ bicycle month of March, during the annual Bicycle Rodeo and fee, for month Safety Drive. of March (C.Atty.to pre - Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman pare Ordinance) Cooney and unanimously carried that Council waive the 50¢ bicycle licensing fee for the month of March,1965. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance re: bicycle licensing fees, and for waiving of said fees for a period no longer than one month during the annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Drive. ' A Resolution was presented amending the 1964-65 Res.#4808 auth. Budget by transferring $47,028 from Contingency trans.of funds Reserve Account to Fire Department Capital Outlay fr.Contingency Account, to permit the purchase of one Aerial Plat- Res.Acct.to form Pumper for the Fire Department. Fire Dept.Cap. Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Outlay Account A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1964 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1965 BY THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem 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 4808. ' The City Administrator presented for Council considera- tion the waiving of requirement of formal bids, and acceptance of quotation of Crown Coach Corp., for one Crown Pitman Aerial Platform Pumper, with authoriza- tion to issue Purchase Order for $59,642., plus tax. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to waive bidding on this item, finding that it is to the public welfare and benefit of the City to do so. Accepted Proposal of Crown Coach Co. for $59,642 for Aerial Platform Pumper, & waived bidding procedure CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the informal proposal of Crown Coach Co., as requested, amounting to $59,642. ' The City Administrator presented for Council consideration the adoption, by reference, of the L. A. County Fire Code, being the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by the California Fire Chief's Association, as requested by the Fire Chief. 1 1 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to refer to the City Administrator , City Attorney, and Fire Chief, for study and report to Council. Page 10 Consid, of adoption, by refer., of the L.A.Cnty.Fire Code (referred to C.Admin.,C.Atty., & Fire Chief, for study & report) A request was received from the Superintendent of S.D.Crouch, Light & Water for a leave of absence, with pay, for Welder's Helper, Sammie D. Crouch, Welder's Helper, for health reasons, granted 3 mos. for approximately 6 months or until his State Disabil- lve.abs.with pay, ity Retirement is approved. etc. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant a leave of ab- sence with pay for 3 months or until Mr. Crouch receives payments for disability, etc., during this 3 months period (to take effect at the end of his vacation); also to review this case at the end of the 3 months period if he is not qualified for Retirement Disability. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement for public utilities purposes (10 -ft. strip north of Arrow Highway, east of Cerritos Avenue - Frank Tornatore). Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RE- CORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Res. #4809 accpt.Gr.of Ease.(N.of Arrow Hwy. & E.of Cerritos - Frank Tornatore) for pub.util. purposes Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, McLees, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4809. A Resolution was presented, acce�ting a Grant of Easement for roadway purposes (8z -ft, strip on the east side of Vernon Avenue between Crescent Drive and 10th Street - R. 0. and D. V. Dodd). Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RE- CORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Res. #4810 accpt.Gr.of Ease.for roadway purp.(E.side of Vernon bet. Crescent Dr. & 10th St.- Dodd) 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 11 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, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4810. A request was received from the City Engineer for approval of an Engineering Agreement re: 1964 Bond Issue (Projects Nos. 1119 and 1601 between L. A. County Flood Control District and he City, for the design of plans and specifications for two storm drain projects, with renumeration to the City by the Flood Control District. It was recommended by the City Engineer that authorization for execution of said Agreement,with correction of a typographical error, be granted. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and corrected form of Agreement be accepted. A request was received from the City Engineer to contract with Aerial Surveying & Engineering Co. to provide the services of aerial surveys, for an area of approximately 1920 acres, for the sum of $1,920; the cost of these surveys would be borne by the sur- veying fee provided for in the Agreement with the Flood Control District re: the two drain projects. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the City Adminis- trator be authorized to have issued a Purchase Order for $1,920 to Aerial Surveying & Engineering Co. for aerial survey maps. The City Engineer submitted a Notice of Completion for the construction of Irwindale Avenue, from Glad- stone Street to First Streets. However, Triad Labora- tories submitted written certification that the pavement does meet State Specifications. This item was withdrawn from the Agenda and deferred. A Resolution was presented re: Amendment to Freeway Agreement, providing, for realignment of service road (Sunset Avenue at Foothill Freeway). Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING FREDiAY AGREEMENT. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Req. for appvl. of Eng.Agreement re: 1964 Bond Issue, between L.A.Cnty. Flood Control & City Req.to employ Aerial Surveying & Engr. Co.for aerial survey maps,@$1,920. City Engr.sub. Notice of Compl. of Irwindale fr. Gladstone to 1st Streets (withdrawn) Res. ##4811 re: Amendment to Frwy.Agreemt. for realignment service road (Sunset Ave. @ Frwy ) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees 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 4811. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 A Resolution was presented authorizing contribution by the City of a portion of the premium on any Group Life Insurance Policy covering City employees, cancel- ling the old policy and approving the new policy issued by the Prudential Insurance Co. Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE CONTRIBUTION BY THE CITY OF A PORTION OF THE PREMIUM ON ANY GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICY APPROVED BY THE CITY AND COVERING CITY EMPLOYEES, AND CANCELLING ONE POLICY AND APPROVING ANOTHER. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Page 12 Res. ##4812 auth.cancellation of old & apprag. new Gr. Life Ins. Policy covering City employees Moved by Councilman McLees, 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 4812. The City Administrator submitted a Consent to Agree- ment between the L. A. County Board of Supervisors and the State Controller for purchase by the County of the State's title to tax -deeded property at 145 N Dalton Avenue for the sum of $2,280, in order to protect the County's mortgage interest. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City approve and agree in writing to the purchase by the County of the property set forth in this Agreement, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign City's Consent to the purchase price set forth in the Agreement. The City Administrator submitted a request for authori- zation to implement a summer internship program to permit the employment -of college senior or graduate student,training for a career in local government,to perform certain functions for the City. It is pro- posed that the salary to be paid to such an intern would be $2.25 an hour with the total cost of the program not to exceed il,000. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem that the City try out this type of program and submit the information to the League of California Cities for distribution in their general bulletin. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: McLees, ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman McLees and Mayor voted "no" because they are dire need of this program. Cooney, Solem Memmesheimer Memmesheimer stated they not convinced we are in Auth.exec.of Consent to Agmnt.bet.Bd. of Supver.& State,for pur. of tax -deeded prpty.by Cnty. (145 N.Dalton) Req, for employ- ment of college student to per- form certain functions for City CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Page 13 The City Administrator submitted for consideration Consideration a proposed Ordinance establishing hotel and motel proposed Ord. tax in the City. estab.hotel- motel tax in Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman City ' Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the City (C.Atty. to Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary prepare Ord.) Ordinance, establishing a 4% hotel -motel tax as of 7/1/65. A communication was received from Coordinating Recom.prop.Ord. Council of Refuse Removal Associations, Inc., recom- re:control of mending a proposed Ordinance amending the Municipal use of refuse Code re: control of the use of refuse containers, bins & other bins or other equipment. equip.,by Coord. Cncl.of Refuse Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Removal Assns., Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter Inc. to the City Attorney, City Administrator, and the Superintendent of Public Works. The City Administrator submitted a request for auth- Auth. $1,000. orization to issue a warrant in the amount of $1,000, for Miss Azusa as appropriated in Account #5100.260, for selection expenses,upon of Miss Azusa, etc. pres. of invoices Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the payment of Miss Azusa Selection Committee expenses, up to $1,000, upon presentation of invoices. ' At the request of Council, the Building Inspector and Joint rpt.fr. Planning Director submitted a joint report re: B1dg.Insp.& Plan. existing violations of Building and Zoning Codes, Dir.re:existing wherein construction was done without obtaining viol.of Bldg. & necessary permits. Zoning Codes According to the report, a partial survey was conducted in August and December, 1964, of approximately 631 homes, and approximately 11% of these homes were observed to have violations of the Zoning Ordinance; no building permits were obtained, and no requests were received for Variances on any of the 57 violations. The City Administrator stated he had personally accom- panied the Building Inspector on a tour and that 95% of the violations may be observed from the street. He requested Council guidance on the request in the report which urged positive action by first writing "firm" letters to thehomeowners, the second letter certified, and the third letter from the District Attorney requesting immediate consultation with the Building Inspector and/or Planning Department. The City Attorney suggested that violators be given ' notice and then, if necessary, warn them that the City will commence proceedings. Also, the City needs an enforcement officer, which would prevent 75% to 80% of these structures being built. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Ray Davey, Business License Investigator, be assigned to work with the Building Inspector and the Planning Department on both old and new Building and Zoning violations; also that the Personnel Board be notified to review job specifications, and consider the classification, of Business License Investigator, regarding these new duties. (Ray Davey assignee to work w/Bldg. Insp.& P1an.Dir. on bldg.& zoning violations) CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 A discussion was held regarding the possibility of licensing out-of-town real estate agents re: for - sale signs on properties within the City. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman ' Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and the City Administrator study the Ordinance on signs re: out-of-town real estate agents, with possible revision in our current Ordinance. 1 City Attorney Williams left the meeting at 10:13 p.m. A request was received from the First Presbyterian Church, Azusa, for approval of a pilot project to make a religious census of apartment complexes,with- out solicitation of funds, to be conducted April 12th through 14th, using informational cards, which census information would be available to the City. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the request. The City Administrator reported he had received a request for establishment of "Student Government Day" in the City. High School students will elect 20 to 22 representatives who will, in effect, become counter- parts of City Officials, to visit their respective City Departments during the afternoon in order to have the opportunity to observe the functions of his or her office, and attend the Council meeting in the evening to "act" as officials of the City. Page 14 C.Atty.& C.Adm. to study Sign Ord.re:out-of- town real estate agents,w/poss. rev.of Ord. C.Atty.left mtg. Appvl.req.of First Presby. Ch.to conduct relig.census of apt.complexes, 4/12-14, without solicitation "Student Govt.Day" 4/5 for A$.H..S..7 & 4/19 for Glad- stone H.S. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that "Student Govern- ment Day" be held on 4/5/65 for Azusa High School students, and 4/19/65 for Gladstone High School students. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DE14ANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Res.#4813 Bills & Reqs. Moved by Councilman McLees, 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 4813. The City Administrator referred to the Legislative Re: LCC Leg. Bulletin from the League of California Cities, re: Bulletin - A.B. 734 (Compensation for Councilmen) and A.B. 681 oppose AB 734; (Allowing City Councils to annex islands with the support AB 681 approval of the Board of Supervisors). & 6p2 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be written to the proper State Officials in opposition to A. B. 734. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1965 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be written in support of A.B. 681 and A.B. 682. Councilman Rubio spoke regarding the juvenile problem at 3rd Street and Soldano Avenue, such as rocks being thrown at cars, windows being broken, etc. Apparently there is a great deal of apathy on the part of the parents of these children, who range in ages from 10 to 15 or 18 years. He felt that the Curfew Ordinance should be enforced by the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the Police Department be requested to enforce the Curfew Ordinance. Councilman Rubio stated there should be a policy of the City regarding the use of City equipment by City employees for their personal use. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator to notify all Department Heads that use of City equipment of any description for personal use is forbidden by Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. I Time of Adjournment: 10:48 p.m. —Depuyuity Clerk -- Next Resolution #4814 Next Ordinance ##- 834 Page 15 Counc.Rubio re: juvenile problem @3rd & Soldano, etc. (P.D. to enforce Curfew Ordinance) Use of any City Equip. by City employees for personal use, forbidden by Council Adjourn