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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - August 2, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 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. Wallace Carlson of the Village Covenant Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees,Memmesheimer Absent: Councilmen: Solem Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis- trator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman CC Rubio and unanimously carried that Councilman Solem be excused from the meeting. The Minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1965, were approved as submitted. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, July 303 1965, for the purchase of two (2) 4 -door Pontiac sedans, for the Police Department. Present at bid opening were: City Administrator Foxworthy, Police Chief Kendrick, Assistant ' City Engineer Lindsey, City Clerk Miller. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on July 18, 1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Two (2) bids were received, as follows: Name Net Total Bid Bob Longpre Pontiac, Inc. $5,513.31 Tate Motors, Inc. 5,613.92 Nelson Pontiac no bid Bryant Pontiac no bid A joint recommendation was received from the City Administrator and the Chief of Police that the contract be awarded to Bob Longpre Pontiac, Inc., low bidder. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the low bid of Bob Longpre Pontiac, Inc., for $5,513.31 be accepted for two 1966 Pontiac sedans, and that refund of deposit on bid be returned to unsuccessful bidders. ' The City Clerk presented several communications he had received from businesses in Azusa protesting the opera- tion of the "Swap Meet", conducted at the Foothill Drive -In Theatre, in the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance similar to the City of Whittier's with $25 annual license fee plus $25 for each day Meet is held; Councilman Rubio voted No. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Cncl.Solem excused from mtg. Annvl.Min. 7/19/65 Bid Award for 2 4 -door Pontiac sedans (Police Dept.) (to Bob LongprE Pontiac, Inc.) Communication re:protest against "Swap Meet", held Q Foothill Drive• In Theatre LU 1 1 CITY MALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1965 Page 2 After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the previous motion be recinded, and that the City Attorney pre- pare an Ordinance similar to Whittier's with $50 annual license fee, plus $15 for each day Meet is conducted. The City Clerk presented a request from Milton J. Req.from Wershow Co. (auctioneers) to hold a 1 -day auction Charles J. sale of construction equipment, on 8/12/65, for the Rounds Co- to Charles J. Rounds Co. at 1190 W. Gladstone Street. hold 1 -day auction,8/12/65 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The City Clerk submitted , for Council consideration, Comm. re: a communication regarding the deplorable condition of deplorable con - an abandoned house at 532 North Azusa Avenue. dition of prpty c� 0532 N.Azusa Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman (Pub.Hrg.on G Rubio and unanimously carried that a Public Hearing abatement set on abatement of this property be set for 9/7/65, for 9/7/65) The Annual Reports from the Chamber of Commerce and Annual Rpts. the Azusa Public Library were presented by the City from Ch.of Com. Clerk. & Public Lib. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to file both reports. ' The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg. re: hearing on the vacation of a portion of an un -named vac.portion of alley (90 ft. running easterly of Loren Avenue, and un -named alley, north of Foothill Boulevard. N.Foothill Blvc E.of Loren Aye The matter of the purchase of city -owned propertyon the north side of Newburgh Street between Donna Beth Re:purchase of and Azusa Avenues by Jerry Mack which had been tabled City -owned prof at the meeting of 7/6/65, was lifted from the table. refer to C.Adm, C.Eng.,& C.Att3 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees seconded by Councilman for rppt, to Cooney and unanimously carried to lift from the table. Cncl.8/16/65 mtg. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees,.:seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Administrator, City Engineer and City Attorney to obtain information for use by Council in this situation, and report back to Council on August 16, 1965. A request was submitted for the annexation of a portion Req.for Annex. of Rodeffer property, (tabled 7/19/65). On suggestion port.Rodeffer of the Planning Director, this item remains tabled. propty.(tabled ' The matter of the sewer extension east from 511 E. 1st Approve ext.of Street, was again brought before Council (having been sewer line fror deferred from the 7/19/65 meeting). 511 to 539 E. 1st St. Upon the request of the City Council the Engineering Department contacted the six property owners on E. 1st Street who requested construction of sewers. Only two indicated their willingness to immediately connect if this sewer were constructed; Elmer D. O'Marr, 519 E. 1st Street and Stanford G. Keith, 539 E. let Street. 24 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1965 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Council approve extension of the sewer line (approximately 250 ft.) from 511 to 539 E. lst Street, directing that funds now in the Sewer Revolving Fund be used for this purpose. ' A notice was received from the Foothill Freeway Association for a groundbreaking luncheon, to be held at the Monrovia Elks Lodge, Tuesday, August 10, at 12:15 p.m. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City take out one membership in the Association at $10.00. Page 3 Groundbrkg. luncheon for Foothill Frwy. @Elks Lodge.,- 8/10 odge,8/10 Notice was givgn that the Planning Commission by P.C. Res.#542 Resolution No. 542, disapproving a zone change from denied zone �- C-2 to C-3 on property at 740 and 760 S. Azusa chng.(Z-128 - r Avenue. Appeal received and hearing set for 9/7/65. Eva Monia) CC Notice was also given that the Planning Commission P.C.Res.#543 G recommended an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of amend.zoning the Municipal Code re: maximum lot coverage in R-2, chap.MC re: R-3 and R -Ga Zones, (hearing before Council set for max.lot coverae 8/16/65), in R-2, R-3 & R -GA zones Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that Council appeal (hrg.8/16/65) the Planning Commission denial of R-1 zones re: maximum lot coverage. The Planning Director submitted a report on the Rpt. on LAF Local Agency Formation Commission hearing re: Annex- Comm. hrg. re: ation #65 (inhabited) - between Citrus Avenue and Annex. #65 Cerritos Avenue from Gladstone Street to Arrrow Highway. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City be authorized to pay expense of publishing Notice of Intention to Circulate Petition, on behalf of proponents. Mayor Memmesheimer introduced the Honorable Harvey Intro.of Hon. Johnson, Assemblyman of the 58th District, who, in H.Johnson & turn introduced his Field Representative, Mrs. Field Rep. Tanner, and informed Council they will help in any Mrs. Tanner way possible with City problems that might arise, re: legislation. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.rdgg. reading to rezone to C-2 upon annexation (Bowers - Ord.Annex.#64 Case Z-126, annexation #64 6248 North Citrus Avenue). to rezone to C-2, (Case Councilman McLees offered for introductory first Z-126) ' reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION. (Annexation No. 64) Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that futher reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, to rezone L. White property to C-3 (Case Z-127 - 155 North Azusa Avenue). Councilman McLees offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: 1st intro.rdg. Ord.amend.M.C. to rezone propty.to C-3 (Case Z-127 - White) 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 25 1965 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (White). Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that ' further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, changing the name of Res. #4882 Monte Vista Avenue to Vernon Avenue. chng.name of Monte Vista Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled: to Vernon Ave. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CHANGING THE NAME OF MONTE VISTA AVENUE TO VERNON AVENUE. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Solem A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution Res.#4883 #4693 re: job classifications and complement in the amend.Res. ' Engineering Department (Public Works Inspector), #4693 re: Job and the Library (Audio Visual Director). Class.& Comple. Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 RELATING TO JOB CLASSIFI- CATIONS AND COMPLEMENT IN THE ENGINEERING AND LIBRARY DEPARTMENTS. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be ad:pted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Solem The City Attorney spoke regarding the Rainbow Angling Abatement Country Club, and suggested proceeding with the abate- proceed.re: ' ment at the end of the 10 day period when property is Rainbow Angling out of bankruptcy and in private hands. Country Club A Resolution was presented, amending Personnel Rules Res. #4884 and Regulations regarding Police Department vacations amend.R&R re: and holidays, granting five working days off with pay Pol.Dept. vac. in lieu of paid holidays. & holidays Councilman Memmesheimer offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS. Moved by Councilman Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman l.at 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1965 Page 5 Cooney 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: Solem ' A request was received from the Police Chief for Appt.of Martha confirmation of the appointment of Martha Ansorge, Ansorge,Jr. Junior Typist Clerk (probationary) in the Police Typist Clk.,in Department, effective 7/29/65. P.D. effec. 7/29/65 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept recommenda- tion and confirm the appointment. The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Lyn Resig. L.Hanson Hanson, Fireman, effective 8/8/65. Fireman, eff. rMoved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman 8/8/65 CC Rubio and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. A request was submitted by the Fire Chief to promote Req.for promo. Firemen Stanley Patera, Peter Malone and Richard of 3 Firemen Morris to Engineers, 4th Step, from the current to Engrs. eligibility list, effective 9/1/65. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the request be granted. ' A request was received from the Superintendent of Appt. D.Sanborn Public Works for the confirmation of the appointment Street Maint. of Donald Sanborn, as (probationary) Street Maintenance Man,eff.8/3/65 Man, from the current eligibility list, effective 8/3/65. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the request be granted. The Police Chief submitted a request for leave of Military Lv.- absence, with compensation, for Officer Thomas A. of -absence Cockrell, as per the Military and Veterans Code and grntd.Off. Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section #87, Cockrell, paragraph 2 thereof and section 88, from August 13- 8/13-28, with 28, 1965, compensation Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the request be granted, with compensation. The Police Chief submitted for confirmation the appoint- Confirmation ment of the following five men as Reserve Police of 5 men as Officers: Pol. Reserve ' Officers Van B. Anthony Jon E. Baumgardner Steve R. Martinez Carrol W. Spragins Dennis R. Williams Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed. wx. r, J 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1965 Page 6 A Resolution was presented approving the report of Res. #4885 re: the Street Superintendent re: abatement of weeds. Weed Abatement Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY RELATIVE TO THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 39560 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SECTION 39587 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Glen Lyn Drive & Fenimore Ave. Vincent Avenue & Kirkwall Road Cerritos Avenue &.First Street Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted and the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution. The City Administrator submitted for Council con- Plans & specs sideration the plans for the new Light & Water for site work Building (site work), and authorization for adver- for L&W bldg., tising for bids. & auth.for adv. of bids Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman (bid opening Cooney and unanimously carried that plans and specifi- 9/3/65) cations be accepted. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advertise for bids, (bid opening set for 9/3/65) The City Administrator presented a Notice of Public Hearing from the County Regional Planning Commission, on a zone change from A-1 to C-3, on the N.E. corner of E. Arrow Highway and N. Vincent Ave. Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, 8/3/65, at 9:00 a.m., in the Hall of Records. Notice of Pub. Hrg.from Cnty. Reg.Plan.Comm. on Zone chng. from A-1 to C-3 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: r AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer U NOES: Councilmen: None GABSENT: Councilmen: Solem The City Administrator presented for Council con- Appvl.plans & sideration the plans and specifications for the floor specs for floor covering in the new Light & Water Building, and covering in new authorized advertising for bids. L&W bldg. & auth.adv.for Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio bids and unanimously carried that the plans and specifica- (bid opening tions be accepted. 9/3/65) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advertise for bids, (bid opening set for 9/3/64). A traffic study, with recommendations, was submitted Traffic study from the City Engineer, Chief of Police and Superin- sub.re: 3 tendent of Public Works for the following three intersections intersections: Glen Lyn Drive & Fenimore Ave. Vincent Avenue & Kirkwall Road Cerritos Avenue &.First Street Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted and the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution. The City Administrator submitted for Council con- Plans & specs sideration the plans for the new Light & Water for site work Building (site work), and authorization for adver- for L&W bldg., tising for bids. & auth.for adv. of bids Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman (bid opening Cooney and unanimously carried that plans and specifi- 9/3/65) cations be accepted. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advertise for bids, (bid opening set for 9/3/65) The City Administrator presented a Notice of Public Hearing from the County Regional Planning Commission, on a zone change from A-1 to C-3, on the N.E. corner of E. Arrow Highway and N. Vincent Ave. Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, 8/3/65, at 9:00 a.m., in the Hall of Records. Notice of Pub. Hrg.from Cnty. Reg.Plan.Comm. on Zone chng. from A-1 to C-3 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1965 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file the Notice. The City Administrator submitted a request from the Req.of rental Superintendent of Light, Water & Power, concerning Agmt. with the rental agreement with Muzak, Inc., for the Muzak, Inc., ' annual service to the new Light & Water building. for L&W bldg. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the execution of the Agreement be authorized, if approved by the City Attorney as to form. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman 1965 Cnty. Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the 1965 County Bldg.laws be Building Laws be referred to the City Attorney for sent to C.Atty, preparation of the necessary documents to amend the Municipal Code. ^� Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Temp.emplymt. Rubio and unanimously carried that Mr. J. O'Brien of J.O'Brien, be employed as Public Works Inspector on a temporary P.W.Insp. basis, not to exceed 90 days, at $5/hr. and furnish his own car for transportation. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Appvl.wrkg.hrs, Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the extra- of A.Marcas ordinary working hours by Mrs. Marcas, Engineering Secretary, for a period of 90 days, due to transpor- tion problem. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Ltr.from Cnty. Mc Lees and unanimously carried that a copy of the Rd.Dept.be sent letter from the County Road Commissioner Templin to Mr. be sent to Mr. McCutcheon, re: denial of traffic McCutcheon control at present intersection of Citrus and Mauna Loa. Resolution No. 4886 re: Bills & Requisitions. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by the Mayor and his wife at the formal reception and dinner at the Walnut Valley Country Club, on 8/4/65, hosting 19 Mayors from Venzuela. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 11:05 p.m. 'City Clerk Next Resolution ##4887 Next Ordinance ##848 Bills & Reqs. Auth.attend. Mayor & wife to recep.for Mayors from Venzuela Adjourn MINUTES CREATED FROM DEPUTY CITY CLERK DOROTHY ROEHRICH'S NOTES 12-74 I I 1