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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 17, 1965 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 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. Paul E. Farrell, First Invocation Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Roll Call Solem, Mc Lees, Memme she ime r Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Admin- istrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller The Mayor welcomed Mr. Thompson and students from Welcome to 8th grade of Center School to the meeting. Center School students The City Clerk announced that no bids were received Bid opening re: at the bid opening in the office of the City Clerk heating & air - at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 1965, for the instal- cond.for Civic lation of heating and air-conditioning of the Civic Aud.B: no bids Auditorium. recvd.(work to be done by Pub. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publica- Wks. Dept.) tion of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on May 2, and 9, 1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. ' A memo was received from the Superintendent of Public Works which stated that he believed that there would be little interest on the part of contractors for this construction, and that if bids were sub- mitted they would be quite high. This is due to the great number of various trades and craftsmen involved for so small a job. Also, there has been budgeted sufficient money to complete this installa- tion in the next thirty days. According to the memo, it was recommended that the Public Works Department be authorized to proceed with this installation by day labor, at an estimated cost of $5,000. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the Public Works Department be authorized to proceed with the installation of this equipment by day labor, and to purchase any and all materials necessary on open market; also, that the Public Works Department make a final report as to actual costs, to be presented to Council upon completion. ' The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Hearing regarding the appeal to denial of Variance to relocate a 4 -unit apartment building a lot in R -lc zone at 651 W. Gladstone Street (P.C. Resolution #518 - Case V-121 - Fred Perz) , the Mayor declared the hearing open. Pub.Hrg.re: a appeal to denial on of Var. (Case V-121 - Fred Perz) The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of this hearing, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 5/5/65. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 173 1965 The Planning Department submitted a memo, to which was attached a map showing the location suggested by Mr. Perz, of a four-plex in relation to the existing single-family residence which was just recently relocated on this lot which is 58' x 31'. The memo stated that the denial of Mr. Perz' request was based largely on the refusal of the Planning Commission to permit any further expansion of a high density residential use north of Gladstone Street and east of the Eichorn apartments at Vernon Avenue and Gladstone Street; also, south of Glad- stone Street there are 3 parcels of land zoned M-1. C-3, and R -3a, all developed except for the R -3a. It was further stated in the memo that all zoning requirements are met except at two points between the buildings. The distance between the side entrance and garage spaces should be 20 feet; like - wide, the main apartment building should be separated from the residence by a distance of 20 feet. Also, the front yard setback is 25 feet, which is the distance required on an R -lc lot. If the apartments were to be moved closer to the front property line in order to eliminate the 8 -foot distance between build- ings, another front yard variance would be required. Fred Perz, 101 Azusa Lane, the applicant, addressed Council and stated he has a plan for the proposed use of his property. He felt that all the people in the neighborhood would be willing to sign a petition, if necessary. Regarding the requirement of a minimum ' of 20 ft. distance between buildings, Mr. Perz stated he will be. able to buy 20 feet of property from a neighboring property -owner; also, the 4-plex will be moved from Azusa Manor. The Planning Director explained to Council that under present conditions, there are two locations where Mr. Perz would need Variances. Also, the applicant is asking for two more units than his own dwelling, and under the Deep Lot Ordinance, this is not possible. Further, if Mr. Perz wants to reduce the plan to 3 units, as suggested by the Planning Commission, and put the carports under the upper levels, he would have to request a Variance for a reduced setback, as 8 feet is not desirable. Elmer Eichorn, 727 West Gladstone Street, appeared before Council in opposition, stating there is water, also sewers, on Gladstone Street, as he has the apartment west of the subject property. No one else wishing to appear and no further communi- cations having been received, it was ' Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the Planning Commission submit a report to Council at the 6/7/65 meeting, stating their recommendations regarding conditions if fewer than 4 units be relo- cated on the property. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Council decision regarding this requested Variance be continued to the 6/7/65 meeting. Page 2 CITY H,''LL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Page 3 The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Pub.Hrg. re: public hearing on an appeal from denial of Conditional appeal from Use Permit to permit an interior -illuminated sign of denial of CUP for 24 sq. ft. in an R -lc zone, for a medical -dental an illum.sign @ office building at 210 North Citrus Avenue (Planning 210 N.Citrus Ave. Commission Resolution #519 - Case C-49 - H. C. (P.C.Res.#519 - ' Burgraff). Case C-49 - The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of H.C.Burgraff) Publication of Notice of this hearing published in (C.U.P.granted the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 5/5/65. He also w/conditions) presented a memo from the Planning Director, which stated that a Conditional Use Permit had been granted to Dr. Burgraff which permitted him to erect pro- fessional offices in an R -lc zone, with the following condition : the building and its appearance shall substantially conform to that prevailing in the surrounding neighborhood". Regarding the request for an additional Conditional Use Permit to erect an interior -illuminated 3' x 8' sign perpendicular to Citrus Avenue, the objectors at the Commission hearing continually remarked about the excessive lighting at the rear of Dr. Burgraff's property. It was their opinion that 3 small spot lights grouped on one pole, directed downward to the parking lot, are a nuisance to them. The homeowners on Duell Street, adjacent to the sub- ject property, strenously objected to any type of sign other than the one that presently exists. Further, according to the memo, the Planning Director ' felt that the applicant would be willing to lower the 24 sq. ft. interior -illuminated sign so that the bottom of the sign is at least 8 to 9 feet above ground level. Stan DeNayer, 18511 East Duell Street, addressed Council in opposition, and stated his residence is in a southerly direction, right behind the sign, and that his family room would be illuminated by such a sign. As the Medical Center is not open at night, he stated he cannot see why this sign is needed. Mrs. Frances Payne, 18517 Duell Street, addressed Council, stating she lives in the third house from Citrus Avenue and they have to keep their blinds shut as there are too many lights there now. She also objected to the proposed sign in this residential area, with lights flooding the place, although the Medical Center is not open at night. Mrs. H. C. Burgraff, 210 North Citrus Avenue, appeared before Council as one of the owners of the Medical Center. She said the proposed sign is necessary due to the location of the Center, which needs identifi- cation; but was not aware of the illumination being a nuisance to neighbors and will take steps to correct this matter. Also, lights are needed at the Center to prevent vandalism. Mr. Coates of the Custom Sign Co. appeared before Council and described the proposed plastic sign with interior lighting. The sign would operate 24 hours a day, and the bottom of the sign would not be less than 8 feet above the parking area. Also, he said he can understand that spot lights could be a nuisance, and he intends to suggest to the Burgraffs that the spot lights be re -directed to avoid the illumination shin- ing into windows of the neighboring residences. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Nicholas Caprino, 18505 Duell Street, addressed Council and stated he has the corner house and the spot lights do not affect his building, but the sign might shine into his bedroom. He also stated he does not see the need for an electric sign, as no business is conducted at the Medical Center in the evenings. No one else wishing to speak regarding this matter, and no further communications have been received, it was Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to grant the Conditional Use Permit for the sign requested, on condition that no spot lights be allowed to shine directly into or cause a nuisance to neighboring properties, and that the sign be located in the center area between the two driveways; also, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Page 4 The Honorable Fred W. Raab, Judge of the Citrus Hon.F.W.Raab, Municipal Court, addressed Council regarding the Judge of Citrus proposed expansion of Citrus Court facilities. He Mun.Ct.,addressed explained that they have four Judges and only 3 Cncl.re:bldg. & courtrooms, and the fourth Judge is now sitting in expansion of the Jury Room which was not intended to be a Court- Citrus Court room. There is no Assembly Room for a jury, who are facilities walking up and down halls, talking to District Attorneys, etc., as they have no place to meet. Judge Raab presented to Council his letter giving reasons for needed facilities, with two charts: one showing the number of weighted case units for the Citrus Municipal Court, from its inception in 1953 to date, plus a projection to 1967 based on the ave- rage of the past 5 years; and the other chart showing population growth in this judicial district projected to 1967. In his letter,Judge Raab pointed out that the weighted case load to May lst of this year is already in -excess of that projected for the entire year, based on their five-year average; also that the charts indicate a very consistent rate of growth. Further, to delay construction of this necessary addition will result in a repetition of their pre- vious wasteful experience. It is his hope that by resolution, letters, personal contact, etc., Council will do what it can to bring this problem urgently to the attention of the Board of Supervi- sors and to its individual members. It was agreed by Council to notify the Board of ' Supervisors that the City recognizes the need for expansion. Judge Raab agreed to the City Attorney's suggestion to submit a draft of a document for the City to submit to the Board of Supervisors in support of, and including the cost of, the addition to Citrus Court in the County Administrator's budget. No action taken by Council. The City Clerk presented a request from Mr. August Req.fr.A.Bruns Bruns, 3935 Finecroft Drive, Claremont, re: pro- re:proposed recr. posed recreation facility (golf course) in the Santa facility -Santa Fe Fe Dam area. Dam CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Mr. Bruns addressed Council as a representative of a group of prominent San Gabriel Valley businessmen with a program to plan and install a golf course in the Santa Fe Dam area, which can be leased to any County, State, or Municipal enterprise, and he asked if the City would be willing to join with ' this group. The Mayor informed Mr. Bruns that the streets he referred to as being in Azusa are actually in Irwin- dale and, therefore, Azusa could not enter into such a program or be benefitted by it. After discussion, it was suggested by Council that Mr. Bruns contact the City of Irwindale. No action taken by Council. A request was received from Mr. Joe Mora, 1462 Alameda Avenue, for permission to relocate a resi- dence from 3859 Sierra Grande, Pasadena, to 146 N. Alameda Avenue, on the front part of his lot. According to Mr. Mora, the building proposed to be relocated has been inspected by the L. A. County Building Department representatives, and has been found to be of quality satisfactory for relocating. He was unable to present this request to the Planning Commission at their 5/5/65 meeting. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to table this item until the proposed adjourned meeting of 5/26/65, ' or until after receipt of the report from the Planning Commission's meeting of 5/19/65. A letter was received from Emmett A. Tompkins with suggestion that City representatives appear at a meeting with the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District staff and representatives from the Cities of Alhambra and Monterey Park, to be held on 5/25/65 at the District's Office, re: studies of future ground water management for the main Valley Basin, in connection with the Cities' obligations under the stipulated judgment and reimbursement agreement in the Long Beach vs. San Gabriel, et al, law suit. However, a newspaper representative present informed Council that the date contained in the communication had been changed, as the City of Alhambra will be unable to participate on the date mentioned. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize attendance of City Administrator, City Attorney, and City Engineer, to represent the City at the meeting, whenever a new date is set. Req.frm.Joe Mora for permission to relocate structure frm. Pasadena to 146 N. Alameda Ave. Notice of SGVMWD staff mtg. with Cities rep. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice of of an original application for Veterans Club License original applic. by American Legion. Canyon City Post #180, for pre- for Veterans Club mises located at 300 North Dalton Avenue. Lic. @300 N.Dalton Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman (City to enter Rubio and unanimously carried that the City enter protest) a protest with Alcoholic Beverage Control until applicant complies with the City's Zoning Ordinance #832 parking requirements. 1 J CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Notice was also received from Control of a Person -to -Person cation for On -Sale Beer & Wine Premises), from Mildred L. and to Nyle E. and Sarell Crosby, 112 East Foothill Blvd. MONDAY, MAY 173 1965 Alcoholic Beverage transfer of appli- License (Public Ned R. Fitzpatrick premises located at Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. Notice was also received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of an original application for On -Sale Beer License, by G. L. & T. 0. McGlynn (The Red Door - 940 W. Foothill Blvd.). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. The City Clerk submitted an invitation from National League of Cities for City Officials attend the Congress of Cities to be held in Detroit, Michigan, July 24-28, 1965. Page 6 ABC Notice Person -to -Person transfer On -Sale Beer & Wine Lic. (112 E.Foothill Blvd.) ABC Notice of applic.for On - Sale Beer Lic. (The Red Door - 940 W. Foothill Blvd.) the Invitation from to Nat'l.League of Cities, to attend mtg. @Detroit, 7/24-28, 1965 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was sub- mitted, showing a balance of $1,099,961.72 as of April 30, 1965. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file the State- ment. The Planning Department submitted a request for a report from Council on the proposed study of the use of the Business License Investigator as Zoning Enforcement Officer. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to give a report to the Planning Com- mission in person regarding this request. The Planning Commission submitted a recommendation to Council that a study be made on the feasibility of establishing an independent City Building Department. It was the feeling of the Planning Commission that the City of Azusa could operate its own Building Department at a cost less than is now being charged by the County. Also, it was their belief that the City could serve its citizens City Treas. Fin.Statement P.C.req.for rpt. re:Bus.Lic.Invest. as Zoning Enforce. Officer Recom.that Cncl. make a study re: an independent Ety.Bldg.Dept. eight hours per day on plan checking, building inspections, and zoning enforcement. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the Planning Commission that it is much more economical to continue to contract with the County for these services. The Planning Commission submitted an invitation to ESGV Pl.Comm. attend the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee Dnr.5/27-Azusa Dinner on May 27, 1965, at the Azusa Lanes, with Azusa Lanes as the Host City. No action by Council. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Page 7 The Planning Department informed Council that a P.C. to make study will be made of relocated residences into a study of the City since August, 1964. The Commission relocated requested from the Planning Department a list of residences the relocated homes since 1964 so that they could since Aug. view the quality of homes as they now exist 1964 following relocation. No action by Council. of Var.by Cncl.; Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#523 Resolution No. 523 (Case Z-124 - Planning Commis- recomm.R-la sion initiated), recommended R -la (10,000) zoning zone upon upon annexation of Northerly Annexation District annex.(Case No. 63 (Mark &: Mary Fisher - 17739 E. Sierra Z-124 -Fisher, Madre Ave.); hearing before Council set for 6/7/65. 17739 E.Sierra for 6/21/65, unless a report is received from the Madre Ave.) Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#524 Resolution No. 524, granted a Variance to permit grtg.Var. reduction in side yard requirement from 5 ft. to (Case V-130 - 3 ft., in order to construct a two -car garage to Melvin Ballen) replace the existing garage which will be used for a living room, on property at 1144 N. Dalton Ave. (Case V-130 - Melvin Ballen). No action by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#525 Resolution No. 525, granted a Variance to permit grtg.Var. construction of a two -car carport in lieu of en- (Case V-131 - closed garage, in order to get a valid building Anthony Nunez) permit for a previously constructed family room, on property located at 213 E. Russell St. (Case (Appeal fr.grtg. V-131 - Anthony Nunez). of Var.by Cncl.; ' hrg. on 6/21/65) Moved b Councilman Cooney, y y, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that Council submit an appeal from the granting of this Variance, due to additional information submitted by the Building Inspector, with public hearing on appeal to be set for 6/21/65, unless a report is received from the Building Inspector stating that correction has been made. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#526 Resolution 526, granted a Variance to permit an grtg.Var. exception to Ordinance #773, which eliminates residen- (Case C-50 - tial uses in C-2 and C-3 zones, thus granting per- K.M. Khardin) mission to build a single-family residence in a C-2 zone on property at 224 N. Azusa Ave. (Case C-50 - K. M. Khardin). No action by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission,by P.C.Res.#527 Resolution No. 527, protested the granting of a protesting the Special Permit to Irwindale Raceways, Inc., for a grtg.of permit Drag Strip in the City of Irwindale, located south to Irwindale of the Santa Fe tracks on the west side of Irwin- Raceways, Inc. ' dale Ave. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City . Administrator contact the City of Irwindale, to ascertain if written protest will be acceptable; if protest must be made in person, that the Planning Director will appear on behalf of the City. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord.#842 amend. adoption amending the Municipal Code by the addition M.C. re: fran- of new Part 3, Sec. 7430, re: Water Franchise. chise for water transmission Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance purposes entitled: CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Page 8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A FRANCHISE OF PERSONS USING THE PUBLIC STREETS FOR WATER TRANSMISSION PURPOSES. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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 Ordinance 842. A Resolution was presented granting a Conditional Res.#4843 Use Permit -Variance (Case V-122 - Swedlow) re: auto grtg.CUP-Var. dismantling and transmission business, in an M-1 (Case V-122 - zone (1020 W. Foothill Blvd.), subject to numerous Swedlow) conditions. Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - VARIANCE. (V-122 - Swedlow). Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman ' Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees NOES: Councilmen: Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4843. A memo was submitted by the City Engineer re: extension of check dates for security of Sierra Madre Avenue,and Todd Ave. and Tenth Street. In his memo, the City Engineer stated that a re- quest was received from Rodeffer'Industries for permission to exchange two checks which are due and payable 5/15/65. One check is to guarantee the construction of Sierra Madre Ave, and Sunset Ave., for which plans and specifications are being prepared. Rodeffer has requested replacement of current check with a new one dated 6/15/65. ' The memo further stated that at the 4/5/65 meeting, an Amendment to an Agreement between Rodeffer Industries, Johnny E. Johnson, Glenn R. Watson, and the City re: dedication and improvement of Todd Avenue and Tenth Street, was submitted, and action was deferred until the Todd Avenue Rail Crossing Hearing with PUC had been completed; testimony for the rail crossing was completed to the PUC on 5/7/65. Rodeffer Industries has requested that the check for $42,000 to cover the improvements for Todd Ave. and Tenth St, be exchanged fora, -.new check for the same amount, which would be postdated ninety days from 5/15/65. Recomm.extension of check dates for security of Sierra Madre Ave., & Todd Ave.& -10th St..-; also appvl. & exec.of amend. to agmt. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Page 9 The City Engineer recommended that Council approve the replacement of these two checks from Rodeffer Industries: one check for $26,000 to secure the improvement of Sierra Madre and Sunset Avenue, to be replaced with a new check dated 6/15/65; and the second check for $42,000 to secure the improvement of Tenth Street and Todd Avenue, to be replaced' with a check due and payable 8/15/65. Glenn R. Watson appeared before Council and gave an explanation of the proceedings with PUC to date. He also spoke regarding the amendment to the agree- ment for dedication and improvement of Todd Ave. and Tenth St. and stated that in view of the uncertainty of time and necessity of posting a bond, etc., or the time limitation, and since the dedication is on file and ready to be accepted by the City, approval of the amendment to the contract would be in order at this time. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept the substi- tution -.of the $26,000 check, dated 6/15/65,re: Sierra Madre Ave. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to approve the Amend- ment to the Agreement re: Todd Ave. as submitted, and authorize execution of said Amendment. The City Administrator submitted a communication from Comm.frm.Atty's. ' Wilson, Jones, Morton &. Lynch attorneys from San Mateao, re: Senate Bill No. 6�7 (Water Service Dupli- Wilson,Jones, Morton & Lynch, cation). re: S.B. #687 (Water Service Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Duplication) Rubio and unanimously carried that Council protest this Bill and that telegrams be sent to all appro- priate parties and, if the Bill passes, a telegram be sent to the Governor requesting a veto. The City Administrator submitted a communication Comm.frm.Tompkins from Tompkins & Tompkins, attorneys, inquiring as to & Tompkins, Attys., the City's interest in the water rights in the San re: SGV Protective Gabriel Valley Protective Association and its will- Assn. ingness to transfer these water rights to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Adminis- trator, and the City's representative, Superintendent Smith, draft a letter stating the City has no desire to transfer its interest in the water rights to the District. ' Committee report was given re: Sid Mulligan' s°:req.ue.st Comm.rpt.re:Sid for removal and/or relocation of an Aerojet-General Mulligan req.for sign that is blocking the entrance to his property, removal of Aerojet- located at 900 W. Foothill Blvd. General sign on Virginia Ave.So. The City Administrator informed Council the sign of Foothill Blvd. will be moved to the East Side of Virginia Avenue on property leased from Rodecker aka Williams Lumber. No action by Council. A Resolution was presented extending an invitation Res.#4844 extend - to the Government and people of the City of Saltillo, ing invitation to Coahuila, Mexico, to become a Sister -City in the City of •Saltillo, People -to -People Program. Coahuila, Mexico to become Sister - City CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE CITY OF SALTILLO, COAHUILA, MEXICO, TO BECOME A SISTER -CITY IN THE PEOPLE -TO -PEOPLE PROGRAM AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF SALTILLO TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Page 10 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman 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 4844. The City Administrator submitted a request from Req.frm.Officer Police Officer Ray Roth for permission to remove and R.Roth to remove dispose of scrap wood from the City Yard, at no cost scrap wood frm. or liability to the City. City Yard Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that permission be granted. The City Administrator submitted the architect's Report frm. M.J. Feasibility study and report by Mr. Marion J. Varner Varner, re:police re: possible modernization or construction of a new facilities study Police Facilities Building. After Council discussion with Mr. Varner, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the report and proposed plan, to be taken under advisement. A request was received from the Library Board for the reappointment of Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan, when her term expires on 6/30/65. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to table this item until the 6/7/65 meeting. Req.frm.Lib.Bd. for reappointment L.Wheelehan (Tabled to 6/7/65) A communication was received from the Personnel Step Raises Board recommending the approval of step raises and/ or permanent status for the following employees: Name Status Effective Raymond Roth ' Charles Leftwich J. Malloy James Crandall T. Contreras Dorothy Ferard Helen Kugler Larry Russell Police Sergeant Police Officer Police Officer Police Officer Consumer Serv. Util. Com. Clerk Cashier Clerk Lineman Helper Perm.Status 6/16/65 Perm./Step 2 6/16/65 Perm./Step 2 6/16/65 Perm./Step 2 6/16/65 Perm.Status 6/21/65 Perm./Step 2 6/22/65 Perm./Step 2 6/29/65 Step 4 6/10/65 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to approve the recom- mendations. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 The Personnel Board submitted recommended revised requirements for Firemen and Police Officers, as requested by Fire Chief Madison and Police Chief Kendrick, as follows: ' Firemen: minimum height: 5 ft. 9 in.; maximum eig inc ;minimum wel-g7f 1-5-5-77—s.; maximum weight, , s . Police Officers elimination of a G.E.D. Certificate as being acceptable. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution. A communication was received from the Personnel Board in conformance with the previous motion of Council that the Business License Investigator be assigned to work with the Building Inspector and Planning Director on zoning violations. The Board reviewed the specifications for this position.and considered including new and additional duties; and recommended the classification of "Special Investiga- tor", with no change in salary,for Council approval. The recommended duties have been included and some minor revisions incorporated in the new job specifi- cations presented. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted, and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution. Page 11 P.B. submitted Revised require. for Fire.& Police Officers Recom.of new classif.of "Spec. Investigator" in lieu of "Bus. Lic. Investigator" The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a P&R request request for appropriation of $32,000 in the 1965-66 for appropriation budget for completion of park improvements in accor- for park improve. dance with the five-year plan submitted to the Council in 1965-66 budget earlier this year. Council agreed to consider this item at budget time. No action by Council. The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Monthly Reports Commissions were presented by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. The City Administrator submitted a request from Req.frm.Pol.Chief Police Chief Kendrick that Council authorize the to appoint 2 prob. appointment of two probationary Police Officers Pol.Offs. from from the current Civil Service eligibility list, Civil Service list contingent upon their passing a physical examination. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the request be granted. A request was submitted by the Superintendent of Auth.bid call on Light, Power & Water, requesting authorization for three 100-KVA bid call on three 100-KVA transformers. The cost of transformers for these transformers will be approximately $2,400.00, L&W Dept. and will be used to serve the new Victor F. Hodge School on 11th Street. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 175 1965 Page 12 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. The City Administrator submitted for approval the Cty.Adm.req. revised specifications re: slurry seal material, appvl.re: Slurry ' for re -advertising for bids, all bids on first Seal Material, advertising having been rejected on 5/3/65, for re -advertising for bids Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the revised specifications be approved for re -advertising for bids. A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Req.frm.SGV Symphony Association for financial support for the Symphony Assn. 1965-66 Concert Season, which request is presented for financial annually. support Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that $200 be included in the 1965-66 budget and a new Agreement be pre- pared as in previous years. A Resolution was presented to initiate proceedings Res. ##4845 init. for a Weed Abatement Program, setting the hearing Weed Abatement for 6/7/65 at 7:30 p.m. Program & setting hrg.for 6/7/65 Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled: @7:30 p.m. ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 21 CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3 (SECTION 39560 TO 39587 INCLUSIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA). Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem 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 4845. Four (4) Resolutions were presented accepting Grants of Easements for street purposes, as follows: 1. From Azusa Enterprise, Inc. (30 ft. strip on ' north side of Sierra Madre Ave. between San Gabriel Canyon Rd. and 257 ft. easterly). 2. From Dora ld M. Gustafson (10 ft. strip on north side of Sierra Madre Ave. between Rodeffer's property and San Gabriel Ave.). 3. From Donald M. Gustafson (10 ft. strip on south side of Sierra Madre Ave, between Rodeffer's property and San Gabriel Ave.). 4. From McKeand Plumbing, Inc. (northeast property line corner return at N.E. corner of Irwindale Ave. and McKinley St.). Res. Nos.4846, 4847, 4848 & 4849 accepting Gr, of Ease.for Street purposes CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 Page 13 Councilman Solem offered four Resolutions for the above Grants of Easements, each one 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried by roll call that further readings be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the four Resolutions be adopted. Resolutions 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 Resolutions 4846, 4847, 4848 and 4849, respectively. The City Administrator submitted a recommendation Auth.of execu. from the City Engineer to authorize execution of an of Agreement Agreement between the City and Azusa Enterprises,Inc., bet.Cty.& Azusa owners of Sierra Royale Convalescent Home, for con- Enterprises struction of curb, gutter and driveways on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue by said Azusa Enterprises, Inc., which Agreement has been secured by a $2,500. bond. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman ' Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize execution of the said Agreement. A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Req.frm.SGV Tribune for City's participation in the Mid -Year Tribune for Progress Edition, to be published this summer. City's partic. in Mid -Year Prog. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Edition Rubio and unanimously carried to file. A request was received from the Los Angeles Herald- Req.frm.L.A. Examiner for City's participation in the annual Herald -Examiner "All Year" magazine. for City's partic.in "All Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Year" magazine Rubio and unanimously carried to file. The City Administrator submitted requests from the Auth.of attendance Police Chief and Fire Chief, for authorization of of Sgt.Lara & Asst. attendance of Sgt. Lara, and Assistant Chief Torrance Chief Torrance & and 3 Captains, to attend the Arson & Fire Investi- 3 Captains to gation Seminar, at UCLA, 6/14-18, with $25.00 attend Arson & Fire tuition fee and meals to be reimbursed for each one Investigation authorized to attend. Seminar, 6/14-18 ' UCLA Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that recommendations of Police and Fire Chiefs be accepted. Police Chief Kendrick submitted the resignation of Resig.of Res.Off. Reserve Officer Edmund L. Hodel, effective immediate- E.L.Hodel, with ly as he is moving out of the area; with request auth.for replace - for authorization of appointment of a replacement. ment Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted, and the appointment of a replacement be authorized. The City Administrator reported that at the PUC hearing CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1965 conducted in Los Angeles on May 17, 1965, re: Case No. 7521 and Case No. 7739 (petition for modifica- tion of D67887), the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's representative, in presenting their position in requesting a delay of crossing protection 'installations, also requested the ' Commission to consider the requiring of municipalities to prepay or place on deposit their share of the cost of installation prior to the work being done. It was recommended by the City Administrator that City oppose requirement of a deposit. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and the City Engineer be authorized to draft a letter in opposition to making a deposit. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Cooney 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. Page 14 PUC hearing rpt. re: RR request for time extension & deposit require- ment Res. #4850 Bills & Reqs. 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4850. The City Administrator requested authorization for preparation of a warrant for $2500, to be issued to Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize preparation of warrant as requested. The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation of the appointment of Martha Ansorge as Junior Typist Clerk, @ Step 1, part-time only as there is no vacancy at present. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appoint- ment. The Police Chief submitted a request for appointment of Darlene Smith as probationary Stenographer -Clerk, at Step 1, effective May 17, 1965. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm appointment. Req, auth.of warrant $2500. for M.J.Varner & Associates Confirm appoint. Martha Ansorge as Jr.Typist Clerk, part-time Confirm appoint. of D.Smith as probationary Steno-Clerk,eff. 5/17/65 The Mayor requested permission from Council to ask Req.for Res.frm. the Board of Supervisors to adopt a Resolution com- Bd.of Supervisors mending the Azusa High School Aztec Band and Ross commend.Azusa H.S. Davis, Band Director, to be presented on 6/6/65 if Aztec Band & Band possible. Director 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 175 1965 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant the request. The Mayor requested authorization for Department Heads to attend the dinner at Eagle's Hall for Fire Chief Madison, on 5/25 (stag dinner @12.25 each). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant the request. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5/18/65, at the Auditorium. Time of adjournment: 11:50 p.m. � Deputy�G�i y clerk Next Resolution No. 4851 Next Ordinance No. 843 Page 15 Authsfor Dept. Heads to attend dinner for Fire Chief Madison, 5/25/65 Adjourn to 5/18/65 @ 7:00 p.m.