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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 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
Student Mayor Cervantez led in the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Wallace Carlson of the Invocation
Village Covenant Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Roll Call
Solem, McLees,
Memme sheimer
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administra-
tor Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick,
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith,
Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan,
City Clerk Miller
Mayor Memesheimer welcomed the 19 Azusa High School Welcome to
students who participated in the activities of the Azusa H.S.
various City Departments today, which has been set students who
aside as "Student Government Day", and thanked them are participating
for their interest in City government. He then asked in "Student Govt.
Ray Cervantez, Student Mayor, to introduce the follow- Day"
ing students.
Steve Lee
Don Dickey
Don Hadan
Chuck Smith
Sherry Messenger
Larry Richardson
Pat Leupp
Tom Gray
Cathy Heck
Mike Kentner
Greg Mayfield
Cheryl Jones
Mike Perry
.Chuck Henke
Jeanne Schnute
Joyce Humphrey
Marlene Edmunds
Craig Helberg
City Councilmen
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Administrator
City Engineer
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Superintendent of Pub. Wks.
Superintendent of Light & Water
Planning Director
Recreation Director
Accounting Director
Librarian
Newspaper Reporter
City Treasurer
The following students were unable to be present at this
Council meeting: Larry Richardson (City Attorney), Pat
Luepp (City Administrator), Mike Kentner (Police Chief),
and Craig Helberg (City Treasurer).
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,
March 26, 1965, for the furnishing of labor only to
install Angeleno Avenue 4/0 Feeder Line (Project #1),
all materials to be furnished by the City. Present
at bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy,
City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light &
Water Smith, and City Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication
of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on March 14 & 21,
1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Two bids were received as follows:
Contractor Total Amount of Bid
Sherwin Electric Service 9,280.00
Schurr & Finlay, Inc. 25,467.00
Estimate of Superintendent of Light & Water, $3,150.00.
Bids re: Angeleno
4/0 Feeder Line
(rejected -
project to be done
by City forces)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recom-
mendation of the Superintendent of Light & Water to
reject bids and have the work done by City forces,
and that bid bonds be returned.
A Resolution was presented declaring that the project
can be performed more economically by day labor, and
ordering the project done in this manner.
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ELECTRICAL FEEDER LINE CAN BE PERFORMED MORE
ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR AND THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
FURNISHED AT A LOWER PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET AND
ORDERING THE PROJECT DONE IN THE MANNER STATED.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
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Res.##4815 re:
City forces doing
work on Angeleno
4/0 Feeder Line
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 4815.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
Office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April
2, 1965, for the furnishing of gasoline for the year
4/15/65 through 4/14/66, for use in City equipment.
Present at bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy,
City Engineer Sandwick, Police Chief Kendrick, and
City Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication
of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on March 21,
1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Although Notices Inviting Bids were mailed to seven
oil companies, only one bid was received, i.e., from
Richfield 011 Corp., for $.2101 per gallon.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that the bid of Richfield
Oil Corp:. be accepted and a purchase order be drawn
and issued for this purpose.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April
2, 1965, for five (5) Pontiac Catalina 1965 4 -door
sedans for the Police Department. Present at bid
opening were City Administrator Foxworthy, City
Engineer Sandwick, Police Chief Kendrick, and City
Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication
of the Notice Inviting Bids, published March 21, 1965,
in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Two bids were received, as follows:
Bidder
Bob Longpre Pontiac, Inc.
Monrovia, Calif.
Nelson Pontiac
E1 Monte, Calif.
Net Total Bid
Inc. Sales Tax
$7,o87.44
$9,787.54
Bid Award re:
gasoline for
City equipment
(Richfield Oil
Co.)
Bid Award re:
5 Pontiac
Catalina 4 -door
sedans for Pol.
Dept.
(Bob Longpre
Pontiac, Inc.)
Estim. date
of delivery
45 days
30-45 days
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of
the Police Chief and the City Administrator be accepted
to award the bid to Bob Longpre Pontiac, Inc., and
that the bid bond be returned to the unsuccessful
bidder; and that a Purchase Order be issued to Bob
Longpre Pontiac, Inc.
A request was submitted by Dave Miranda to address
Council re: employment status, stating he has been
suspended from working for nearly two months.
David Miranda, 326 N. Dalton Avenue, addressed Council
and asked how long he will be suspended on his job.
After considerable discussion, the Mayor recommended
that this matter be referred to a Committee, composed
of Councilmen Rubio and Solem, and City Administrator
Foxworthy, to study and bring back a report to Council
at the next regular meeting.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the Mayor's
recommendation be accepted.
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Req. fr. Dave
Miranda to
address Cncl. re:
emplymt. status
(referred to
Committee for
study & report)
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub. Hrg. re:
Hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of vacation of
Cerritos Avenue at Fifth Street, retaining all Ease- portion of
ments, per Resolution No. 4807, the Mayor declared Cerritos Ave.
the hearing open. @ 5th Street
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Resolution No. 4807, which set the
hearing date as April 5, 1965,. at 8:00 p.m., and
which was published on March 21, 1965, in the Azusa
Herald & Pomotropic. The City Clerk also presented
the Affidavit of Posting Notices of passage of the
Resolution of Intention to Vacate, by the Superin-
tendent of Public Works, which stated that posting
was completed on March 22, 1965.
No person desired to be heard nor were any written
communications received with regard to this hearing.
The City Engineer said he is in favor of the vacation
of this portion of Cerritos Avenue because the City has
no use for it for street purposes.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of
a portion of Cerritos Avenue, at Fifth Street,
excepting and reserving to the City certain Easements
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF CERRITOS
AVENUE AND RESERVING AND EXCEPTING IN FAVOR OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA CERTAIN EASEMENTS LOCATED THEREIN FOR PUBLIC
UTILITY AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res. #4816
ordering vac.
portion of
Cerritos Ave.
except certain
Easements
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 4816.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
A communication was received from Paul P. Sefcik,
owner of "Ball & Rack" at 235 Gladstone St., request-
ing modification of the age limit requirements for a
Family Type Billiard Room. It stated that the County
of Los Angeles and other neighboring communities with
similar establishments have issued licenses allowing
sixteen -year-olds to play pool in the same type place.
It further stated that he would abide by the 10:00 p.m.
curfew law.
After discussion, in which "Student" Councilmen partici-
pated, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code re:
Family Style Billard Parlors, to permit persons between
16 and 18 years of age to be present, unattended, in
said establishments until 10 p.m.
A communication was received from Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Frye, requesting removal of the utility pole from
their property at 503 N. Cerritos Avenue. They stated
that as a result of the improvements at the intersection
of Cerritos Avenue and Fifth Street, and the proposed
vacation of a portion of Cerritos`Avenue directly
east of their property, the utility pole is now in the
center of their front yard, whereas, originally, the
pole was located in the parkway area.
The Superintendent of Light & Water submitted a letter
to Council, giving the estimated cost for his department
to relocate the pole ($600), to relocate the signal
service, conduit and switches, and relocate conduit to
Signal Controller Box (400), and relocation of
telephone lines, etc. ($300), making a total estimate
of $1,300 to relocate this pole approximately 40 feet
south of its present location.
The City Engineer explained that,
the pole was not to be moved, and
removal was never contemplated at
tion.
After discussion, it was
in the original plans,
its relocation or
the time of construc-
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the request be denied
unless the property owners are willing to pay for the
removal of the utility pole.
A request was received from College Painting Co.,
La Verne, for a business license to paint house
numbers on curbs.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be
denied and applicant be notified that Council has
denied several other organizations the same request
in the past, and an exception could not be made.
A memo was received from the City Engineer, with a
copy of a petition and waiver, containing 45 signa-
tures and submitted by Mrs. Pearl Latta, requesting
the formation of an 1911 Act Assessment District to
construct sidewalks in Armstead Street and other
streets (proposed Assessment District ##1964-1). In
his memo, the City Engineer recommended that he be
authorized to proceed with the District, using the
Debt Limit procedure, in view of the fact that the
signatures represent more than 50% of the area (53%),
but not the necessary 60% to waive the Debt Limit
procedure.
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Req. by P.Sefcik
for modif. of
age limit for
Family Billiard
Room
Deny req. by
Mr.&Mrs.Frye
for removal of
util. pole fr.
503 N.Cerritos
Req. to paint
house numbers
on curbs, frm.
College Painting
Co., La Verne
(denied)
Consid.of 1911
Act Assess.
Distr. proposed
##1964-1 for
sidewalks in
Armstead St. &
other streets
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965 Page 5
Durward D. McFarland, 1028 E. Armstead Street, appeared
before Council and submitted a counter -petition,
containing 27 signatures, involving 15 names on Armstead
Street, in opposition to the construction of sidewalks
along the street fronting their properties, abutting
Armstead Street from Citrus Avenue east to Galanto
Avenue. Also in this petition, those persons who had
heretofore signed the petition requesting sidewalks,
asked that their names be withdrawn and counted only
as in opposition.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City
Administrator check into the matter of both petitions
submitted, and report back to Council.
A petition was presented requesting annexation to City Petition req.
of inhabited area between Citrus and Cerritos Avenues, annex.of inhab.
from Gladstone Street to Arrow Highway, submitted by area bet.Citrus
Mrs. Loretta M. Bodine. & Cerritos Aves.
frm.,Gladstone
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman St. to Arrow Hwy.
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter to
the Planning Commission for report and recommendation.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of original application for On -Sale Beer License by (M.M.Harriman -
Mary M.Harriman, for premises at 347 S. Irwindale 347 S. Irwindale
Avenue, with memo from Planning Director. Ave. - Kamau
Club)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to file.
' The Superintendent of Public Works requested approval C.Clerk to
of specifications and authorization to advertise for advertise for
bids for furnishing Slurry Seal Material for street bids for Slurry
work (approximately 250 tons) at an approximate cost Seal Material
of $7,000.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that specifications be approved
and authorization be granted for City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Notice was received of the Annual Meeting of San Gabriel
Valley Protective Association, to be held on Monday,
4/12/65, at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors, with request for the appointment
of a proxy.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that Virgil D. Smith,
Superintendent of Light & Water, be appointed to
appear at this meeting and serve as City's proxy.
The City Clerk and City Attorney suggested that a
letter be sent to appropriate State Legislators
requesting support of S.B. 716 (re: amending the
' Planning and Zoning laws, in concurrence with the
Planning Director.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that letters be directed to
members of the Senate Committee and to the League of
California Cities, advising them of City's concurrence
and support of S.B. 716, and that the letters be
signed by the Mayor.
Notice of Annl.
mtg. of Protec-
tive Assn.,
4/12/65
(Supt. Smith as
proxy)
Req, for support
of S.B.716 re:
Plann. & Zoning
Laws
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
Requests were received from various Cities for
endorsement by Council of SCA 17, which would
restore franchise tax on intrastate revenues of
telephone companies doing business in California.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that letters be
written to State Legislators, and signed by the
Mayor, supporting SCA 17.
A request was received from the City of Anaheim for
support in opposition to AB 346 & 431, concerning
apportionment of maintenance expense of railroad
crossings.
After discussion, Councilman McLees offered the
Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILLS 346 AND 431 RELATING TO THE
APPORTIONMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSE
OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS TO PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Req.for Cncl.
to support SCA
17 re: telephone
franchise tax
Res. #4817
opposing AB 346
& 431 re: appor-
tionment of
maint. expense
of R.R.crossings
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried 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 4817.
Notice was received of a Public Utilities Commission PUC hearing re:
hearing to be held on Wednesday, May 5, 1965 at abandonment of
10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of P.E. Azusa
E1 Monte, re: abandonment of the Pacific Electric station, 5/5/65,
Railway Company Azusa station. El Monte
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer'to the Chamber
of Commerce for circulating among business men,
manufacturers, etc.
Notice was received of the Area "D" Civil Defense
and Disaster Board of Mayors no -host dinner meeting
to be held at the Santa Fe Inn, E1 Monte, 7:30 p.m.
on April 15, 1965, @ $3.50 each. The Mayor and City
Administrator will attend as City's representative
and Alternate, respectively. No action by Council.
A report was received from the County Health Depart-
ment re: conditions of the City Jail, with several
recommendations; however, general housekeeping was
of a satisfactory nature.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
Communications were received re: reapportionment of
Senatorial Districts.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file the communications.
Area "D" Civil
Defense meeting
4/15/65, in E1
Monte
Rpt. frm. Cnty.
Health Dept.
re: conditions
of City Jail
Comm. re: reap-
portionment of
Senatorial Dists.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965 Page 7
A request was received from the Citizens for Decent Req.frm.Citizens
Literature, of Ventura County, requesting a Resolu- for Decent Lit.
tion in support of AB 1313, to control the distribu- for Res.in support
tion of obscene literature. of AB 1313
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Clerk submitted a recommendation that Mrs. Recomm. that M.
' Marie Lunneman, part-time Junior Typist -Clerk in the Lunnemann part -
City Clerk's office, be increased in salary equivalent time Jr.Typ.-Clk.
to Step 2 of Range 11, effective 4/11/65. receive slry.incr.
equiv. to Step 2,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney effective 4/11/65
and unanimously carried that request be granted to
increase salary of Mrs. Marie Lunnemann, part-time
Junior Typist Clerk in the City Clerk's Office, to Step
2, effective 4/11/65.
Notification was again placed before Council of the Re-appt. of
expiration of the term of office of John Granados, John Granados,
member of the Personnel Board (appointed by Council), Personnel Bd.
on 6/30/65, having been tabled from the 3/15/65 meet- mbr., for term
ing. exp. 6/30/68
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried to raise this
item from the table.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that John Granados be reappointed
for a 3 -year term beginning 7/1/65, and that the
necessary Resolution be prepared.
'Having been deferred from the 3/15/65 meeting the Nominations for
selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore, to fill the vacancy Mayor Pro -Tempore
caused by the resignation of Mayor Pro -Tempore Jackson,
was again brought before Council.
Mayor Memmesheimer called for nominations for Mayor Pro -
Tempore.
Mayor Memmesheimer nominated Fernando A. Rubio.
Councilman McLees nominated Edward A. Cooney.
The Mayor stated that nominations were closed.
Councilman Rubio failed to be chosen Mayor by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Cooney was then chosen Mayor by the follow- Mayor Pro -Tempore
ing vote of Council: (E.A. Cooney)
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The matter of appointments to Committees, etc., left Appts.to Dept.
vacant by the resignation of Councilman Jackson, was Committees, etc.,
brought before Council, having been deferred from left vacant by
3/15/65 meeting. resig.of Counc.
Jackson
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965 Page 8
The Mayor submitted the following list of new
assignments:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman
POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman
MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE Councilman
E.S.G.V. PLANNING COMMITTEE Councilman
MISS AZUSA SELECTION COMMITTEE Councilman
L.A. CO. SANITATION DISTRICT #22 Councilman
Solem,Co-Chairman
Solem, Chairman
Sol erg Chairman
Solem,Co-Chairman
Solem,Alternate Dir.
McLees, Member
Cooney, Alternate Dir.
' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the appointments made
by the Mayor.
Disucssion was held regarding the vacancy on the
Planning Commission created by the resignation of
Jens J. Solem.
Councilman Rubio suggested the name of Carlos
Gutierrez, 440 N. Monte Vista St., who appeared
before Council stating he desired to be on the
Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman McLees to defer this item to the
next meeting. Motion died for lack of a second.
The Mayor asked for confirmation of the appointment
of Mr. Gutierrez.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to confirm Mayor's appointment
of Carlos Gutierrez to the Planning Commission, to become
effective immediately, for the term ending 6/30/66, and
that a Resolution be prepared for the next meeting.
' An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption, amending the Municipal Code to increase
the speed limit on Irwindale Avenue between 1st &
Gladstone streets to 40 mph.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the 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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Appt.of Carlos
Gutierrez to
P.C., to fill
vacancy created
by resig. of J.
Solem, for bal.
term end.6/30/66
Ord. #x$34 amend.
MC re: speed
limit on Irwindale
Ave.bet. lat. &
Gladstone Aves.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 834.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intr.rdg.
'reading, amending the Municipal Code by adding a new Ord. amend.MC
chapter to Article VI, to be designated Chapter 4, re: by add. new
tax upon privilege of transient occupancy. chapter re:
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first occupancy tax
reading an Ordinance entitled:
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE
VI THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 4
RELATING TO A TAX UPON..TiE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A Resolution was presented appointing Jens J. Solem
as a member of the City Council for the unexpired
term of Hickory Jackson, effective as of 3/15/65.
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING JENS J. SOLEM AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Eme
Res.#4818 apptg.
J.Solem as
mbr.of Cncl.
for unexpired
term of H.
Jackson eff.
3/15/65
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, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Solem and numbered Resolution 4818.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.rdg.
reading, amending the M.C. to rezone the First Ord. re: rezone
National Bank of Azusa property. 1stNt'l.Bank -
'Councilman McLees offered for introductory first Azusa, propty.
reading an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY. (Z7121 First National Bank of Azusa)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
The City Attorney submitted the Notice of Public Notice of Pub.
Hearing before Council upon a proposed Ordinance Hrg, re:
adopting the Fire Code of the County, which Notice adopting Cnty.
must be published at least twice and a hearing date Fire Code
set.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to order that three copies of
the Fire Code of Los Angeles County, being County
Ordinance No. 2947 as amended by Ordinance No. 8531,
in book form, be ordered filed and placed on file
with the City Clerk for inspection.
' An Ordinance was presented for introductory first lst introd.
reading, amending Section 3140 of the Municipal rdg. Ord.
Code, to adopt by reference the County Fire Code. amend.sec.3140
of MC, to adopt
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first County Fire
reading an Ordinance entitled: Code by refer-
ence
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE (hrg 5/3/65)
THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ADOPTED BY
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2947 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE No. 8531
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be directed
to publish the Notice of Hearing upon the proposed
Ordinance adopting the County Fire Code, with hearing
set for May 3, 1965, at which time the Ordinance will
have its second reading.
' The City Attorney discussed a proposed Amendment to
the original agreement dated 3/2/64, between the City
and Rodeffer Industries, Inc., Johnny E. Johnson,
and Glenn R. Watson (owners), re: dedication and
improvement of Sierra Madre Avenue.
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According to the Amendment, paragraph 2 of the
original agreement is amended to read:
"By April 1, 1965, that portion of Sierra
Madre Avenue between the westerly line of
the southerly extension of Sunset Street and
the east property line of Owners shall be,
or shall have been, dedicated to the City, and
Its improvement secured. As to the remainder
of the extension of Sierra Madre Avenue said
dedication and construction may be made in
increments or stages as said Sierra Madre
Avenue extension is needed to improve access
to said golf course facilities and to develop-
ment of adjoining residentail areas. The
timing and phasing of such dedication and
construction shall be subject to the approval
of the City Engineer of the City. In the
event of deferment of such construction after
dedication, said City Engineer may require the
posting of a bond with the City in an amount
sufficient to cover the cost of any such
deferred construction, conditioned upon the
completion of such construction within the
time specified by said City Engineer:"
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
to authorize the execution of the Amendment to Agree-
ment re: Sierra Madre Avenue. Motion carried by the
following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen:
Cooney
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Auth. exec.
amend.to Agmt.
bet.City and
Rodeffer,et al.,
re: ded. & impr.
Sierra Madre Ave.
Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
After discussion regarding the proposed Amendment to
original Agreement dated 3/2/64, between the City
and Rodeffer Industries, Inc., Johnny E. Johnson,
and Glenn R. Watson, re: dedication and improvement
of a portion of Todd Avenue prior to the opening of
the Golf Course for play, it was
Action deferred
on Amend, to
Agmt. bet. City
& Rodeffer, et al,
re: ded. & impr.
portion Todd Ave.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
to defer action on the proposed Amendment to the Todd
Avenue Agreement, and also defer acceptance of dedication
of Todd Avenue and cash security. Motion carried by the
following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Cooney
The City Attorney mentioned the water meeting held Auth. C.Atty.
this date regarding action validating the action to desig.Counsel
taken on water litigation, at which meeting it was for filing
decided that all cities have one attorney to file Answer to water
one Answer. suit
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney
to designate counsel for filing Answer to the water suit.
The City Attorney was excused from the meeting at C.Atty.excused
10:45 P.m. from meeting
A communication was received from the Planning Auth, proc.
Commission, recommending annexation to the City w/Easterly
of a parcel of property located at 6248 N. Citrus Annex.Dist. #64
Avenue, to be known as Proposed Easterly Annexation (E.A. Bowers)
District #64 (Edith A. Bowers).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize submission
of map, legal description, etc., to the Boundary
Commission and Local Agency Formation Commission.
A recommendation was received from the Planning Com-
mission that property located at 17739 E. Sierra
Madre Avenue, owned by Mark and Mary Fisher, be
annexed to the City in an "R -la" zone classification
(Proposed Northerly Annexation District #63).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the Planning
Commission initiate pre -zoning for Zone R -la, as
recommended.
P.C. to initiate
pre -zoning hrg.
to R -la as rec.
(Prop.Easterly
Annek.Dist.#6
M.& M. Fisher }3
A request was received from the Planning Commission P.C. appvl. for
for Relocation Permit for the removal of the display Relocation Permit
model home, to be used by K. C. Bell, Inc., from 465 for model home
E. Arrow Highway to 475 E. Arrow Highway, recom- for use by K.C.
mended for approval. Bell, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and approve the
relocation subject to Building Department regulations
and the Engineering Department requirements.
The Planning Commission submitted a request for a
Relocation Permit for the removal of a house and
arage from 154 N. Orange Avenue to 704 W. 2nd Street
Julian Acosta), recommended for approval.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried to accept Planning
Commission's recommendation and approve the reloca-
tion, subject to Building Department regulations
and Engineering Department requirements.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 509, denied a Variance to permit a
transmission repair business and auto dismantling
business in an M-1 zone, on property located at
1020 W. Foothill Blvd. (Case V-122 - Theo. Swedlow).
Appeal was received 3/30/65 from Martin Salazar,
and hearing before Council has been set for 4/19/65.
P.C. req. for
Relocation Permit
for removal of
house & garage
(Julian Acosta)
P.C.Res. #509
denying Var. -
V-122 - Theo.
Swedlow
(Hrg, on Appeal
4/19/65)
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965 Page 12
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission P.C. Res. #510
by Resolution No. 510, rescinded Condition #5 of rescinded Gond.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 461 adopted #5 of P.C. Res.
7/1/64, re: Tentative Tract 27571 -- John & Max #461
Watts. No action by Council.
The Planning Commission notified Council of its
P.C. grntd. 6 mos.
action granting an extension of 6 months to A.L.Ellis
ext. to A.L. Ellis
Alosta-Glendora Construction Co. (C-43 - P.C.
Alosta-Glendora
Resolution #466), for construction of a medical-
Construction Co.
dental office building at 341 N. Rockvale Avenue,
making new expiration date 8/11/65. No action by
Council.
The City Administrator submitted a request for auth-
Auth. for M.P.
orization for Policewoman M. P. Hunter to attend
Hunter to attend
the California Women Police Officer's Association
Police Women
Annual Conference at Oakland, May 2 through 5, with
Officer's Annual
reimbursement of accountable expenses of approximately
Conf. @ Oakland,
$101.25.
May 2 - 5, 1965
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the request be
granted.
The City Adminiacratuv submitted a request for auth- Auth. for Pol.
orization for the Police Chief to attend the Calif- Chief to attend
ornia Police Officer's Association Annual Conference Pol.Officer's
at Oakland on May 4th, requested by Attorney General Annl. Conf.@
Thomas Lynch,with allowable mileage only. Oakland, May 4
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to grant permission,
with claim to be submitted for allowable mileage.
The City Administrator submitted a request for auth- Auth, for Pol.
' orization for Police Officer Russell Albert to attend Off. Albert to
the Police Instructor's Institute, at L.A. State, attend Pol.
April 19 thru 23, with advance of $35 for tuition, Instructor's
ammunition and meals. Instit.,April 19-
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman 23 @ L.A,State
Cooney and unanimously carried to grant permission
for attendance, with accountable expenses to be
reimbursed.
The City Administrator submitted a request from Auth, for Fire
Fire Chief Madison for authorization for Fire Engineer Engr. Stewart to
James Stewart to attend a 4 -day conference at UCLA attend Conference,
April 7-10, re: Emergency Care of Sick and Injured, on 4/7-10 @ UCLA
with reimbursement of accountable expenses.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A request was received from the Superintendent of
Public Works to employ up to 10 temporary employees
for a period of three weeks, and to rent equipment
as necessary, for "Clean -Up Week" program.
Req.frm.Supt.
Pub.Wks, to employ
addnl. temp, help
for Clean -Up Wk.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Engineer requested authorization for the Auth, for exp.
expenditure of approximately $5,600 for Right -of- of appx.$5,600
Way acquisition on north side Sierra Madre Avenue for Sierra Madre
from Rodeffer property easterly. The funds were Right -of -Way
encumbered for this project at the February 1, 1965 acquisition
meeting.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried by roll call to
grant the request of the City Engineer.
The plans and specifications for Project #2 for
installation of street lights on Azusa Avenue
from Gladstone Street to Arrow Highway, with
formal bidding, was submitted to Council for
approval.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
' Cooney and unanimously carried to approve the
plans and specifications.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for bids.
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Appvl.of Plans &
specif. for Pro-
ject #2, install.
st.lights on Az.
Ave.frm. Gladstone
to Arrow Hwy. &
bid call appvd.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Res. #4819 accpt.
Easement for public utilities purposes (10th Street, Grant of Easement
approximately 300' west of Vernon Avenue - for pub.utilities
Rodeffer Industries, Inc., Johnny E. Johnson & Glenn (Rodeffer Ind.,
R. Watson). Inc. et al)
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4819.
The City Administrator read in full a Resolution Res. #4820 re:
providing for establishment and appointment of establish. &
Committee on Affairs of the Aging. appt. of comm.
on Affairs of
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: the Aging
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE ON AGING, DETERMINING ITS
FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPOINT MEMBERS THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted the the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4820.
' A request was submitted for authorzation for the Req. for auth.
City Administrator to attend the Southland Water for C.Adm. to
Committee luncheon meeting, in Los Angeles, April attend South -
12th, with registration fee of $5.00. By consensus land Water Comm.
of Council, permission was granted for both the mtg. in L.A.,
City Administrator and the Mayor to attend. 4/12/65
CITY HALL
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL
5, 1965
A request
was submitted for
authorization for
the
City Administrator to attend the Conference on
Police and Community Relations, in Los Angeles,
April 21st, with registration fee of $10.00 The
Mayor suggested the Police Chief and Councilman
Solem also attend with the City Administrator. By
consensus of Council, permission was granted.
A proposed Resolution was presented providing for
' City endorsement of Los Angeles County Operational
Area Organization re: state of emergency.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter
to the City Attorney, City Administrator and the
Police Chief, for report back to Council.
The City Administrator submitted for Council
consideration, various items of proposed legisla-
tion from the League of California Cities, having
a direct effect on municipalities.
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Auth.for C.Adm.
to attend Pol.
& Community
Relations Conf.
in L.A., w/Pol.
Chief & Cncl.
Solem, 4/21
Proposed Res.
re: state of
emergency (refer.
to C.Atty., C.
Adm.& Pol.Ch.,
for report)
Consideration
of proposed
legislation re:
municipalities
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman (opposing AB 1461,
Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Admin- C. Adm. confer
istrator be authorized to send telegrams to Legisla- w/C. Atty. re:
tive personnel, opposing AB 1461 (re: 40 -hour duty ACA -2)
week for Firemen).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that the City Administra-
tor confer with the City Attorney re: ACA -2 (pre-
emption, local regulations).
Notice was given of receipt of application before PUC application
' PUC by A. T. & S. F. Railway for a modification in by A.T. & S.F.
decision re: railroad crossing automatic protection Railway re: auto -
devices. The Mayor suggested that someone should matic R.R.cross-
represent the City at the hearing, when notification ing devices
of hearing date is received.
Notification was received from the Los Angeles Notification of
Chamber of Commerce of a Luncheon -Seminar on L.A.C. of Com.
Friday, 4/230 re: California tax revision proposals. re: luncheon
seminar 4/23/65
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried to file.
A request was received from Dayton Dickey, Superin- Req. for Res.
tendent of the Azusa Unified School District, for proclaiming Pub.
Proclamation or Resolution for Public Schools Week, Schools Week,
April 26-30. 4/26-30
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Adminis-
trator be authorized to prepare a Resolution to be
presented at the next Council meeting, in order to
show voting of the Councilmen.
Discussion was held re: National City Bandtime Req.that Cncl.
Review on 5/1/65, mbrs. attend
National City
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Band Review
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that any Council
member wishing or able to attend, be authorized to
do so, with reimbursable expenses of $50.00 each.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #4814
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING Bills & Requisi-
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. tions
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1965 Page 15
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, Sole, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4814.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Adjourn.
Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be
adjourned.
Time of Adjournment 11:33 p.m.
Deputy pity Clem
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