HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 7, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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 led Call to Order
in the salute to the -flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation
Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Assistant City Engineer Lindsey,
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City
Clerk Miller.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of 8-16-65 were
approved as submitted.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
ej+ office at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 9-3-65, on the con-
struction of miscellaneous off-site and on-site
improvements for the Light & Water building (Project
A #419).
Present at bid opening: City Administrator Foxworthy,
Assistant City Engineer Lindsey, City Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on
August 11 - 18, 1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Three (3) bids were received, as follows:
Name Lump Sum
Kirkland Paving Co. $6,933.13
Laird Paving Co. 7,373,07
C. A. Vincent 8,207.24
(Engineer's estimate - $5,700)
A recommendation was received from the Acting City Engineer
that the contract be awarded to Kirkland Paving Co. of
Glendora, low bidder.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Acting City Engineer be accepted to award the contract
to Kirkland Paving Co., low bidder ($6,933.13), and bid
bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
The City Clerk again announced that bids were opened in
his office at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 9-3-65, on labor
and material for installing carpeting in the new Light
and Water Building. Present at bid opening were: City
Administrator Foxworthy, Assistant. City Engineer
' Lindsey, City Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on
August 11 - 185 1965, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Three (3) bids were received as follows:
Name Lump Sum
K. & M. Floors, Inc. $5,240.00
Carl R. Anderson & Co. 5,275.87
Valley Drapery & Carpets 5,508.88
Appvl.Min.
8-16-65
Bid Award for
constr. of misc.
off-site imprv.,
etc. for L&W
Dept.
(to Kirkland
Pvng. Co.)
Bid Award for
Install. of
carpeting in new
L&W building
(to K. & M.
Floors, Inc.)
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A recommendation was received from the City Administrator
that the low bid of K. & M. Floors, Inc., be accepted and
a contract be executed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call that the contract be
awarded to K. & M. Floors, Inc., low bidder ($5,240), as
recommended and all bid bonds and/or checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on the proposed zone change from C-2 to C-3 on prop.zone chng.
property at 740 and 760 S. Azusa Ave. (Case Z-128 - (Case Z-128
Eva Monia), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Eva Monia)
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 543 re: lot coverage
lot coverage of R-1 zones, the Mayor declared the of R-1 zones
hearing open. (P.C.Res.#543)
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare an
Ordinance re: 35% maximum ground coverage for single
family residences in R-1 zones.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on substandard structure (Case #113 - A. P. substandard
Olmstead 532 N. Azusa Ave.), the Mayor declared the structure (Case
hearing open. #113 - A.P.
After discussion, it was Olmstead)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A proposed Resolution was presented declaring certain Res. #4892 re:
structure to be unsafe, with abatement to be completed structure to be
within 30 days from receipt of Resolution. abated
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Resolution No. 4892.
Moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by
Councilman Solem
and carried that the appeal
be denied.
Councilman McLees
dissenting.
to
Moved by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by
Councilman Solem
`a
and carried that that the City Attorney
prepare the
a
necessary Resolution.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 543 re: lot coverage
lot coverage of R-1 zones, the Mayor declared the of R-1 zones
hearing open. (P.C.Res.#543)
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare an
Ordinance re: 35% maximum ground coverage for single
family residences in R-1 zones.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on substandard structure (Case #113 - A. P. substandard
Olmstead 532 N. Azusa Ave.), the Mayor declared the structure (Case
hearing open. #113 - A.P.
After discussion, it was Olmstead)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A proposed Resolution was presented declaring certain Res. #4892 re:
structure to be unsafe, with abatement to be completed structure to be
within 30 days from receipt of Resolution. abated
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Resolution No. 4892.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on substandard structure (Case #103 - M. V. substandard
Barcia, 241-243 N. Dalton Ave.), the Mayor declared the structure (Case
hearing open. #103 - M.V.
Garcia)
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem and seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A proposed Resolution was presented declaring certain
structure to be unsafe, with abatement to be completed
within 60 days from receipt of Resolution. Res. #4893 re:
structure to be
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: abated
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
Nand unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
x that the Resoliiion be adopted. Resolution passed and
A adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Resolution No. 4893•
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub. Hrg. on
hearing for proposed Ordinance adopting the "L.A. County prop. Ord.
Building Laws, 1965 Edition" with certain changes therein adopt. L.A.
set forth, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Co. Building
Laws w/certain
After discussion it was, changes therein
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Councilman McLees offered the 2nd reading of proposed
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #850 re:
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE "LOS Amending AMC to
ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, 1965 EDITION" AND TO MAKE adopt LA Co.
CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN. B1dg.Laws w/chng:
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously -carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 No. 850.
Request by L. H. Woods & Sons, Inc., for permission to Req, by L.H.
continue use of trailer for office purposes, now located Woods to continu
on their property at 810 N. Loren Ave., for balance of use of trls for
this year. off. pure.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted for use
of trailer for office purposes until October 14, 1965.
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Request by George Matson to address Council re: Req. G. Matson
problem of Building Permit and Lot Split. prob. of bldg.
permit
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that the Building Permit
be granted upon satisfactory proof that escrow has
been opened, providing escrow instructions show that
all parties were in agreement in all particulars, as
this is a hardship case.
The City Clerk presented a communication from Roger Communication
C. Campbell, Attorney at Law, re: the Gerald Mack re: Gerald Mack
property at the intersection of Donnabeth and Newburgh property
streets, in which he accepts the terms and conditions
set forth by the City, for his client Gerald Mack.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a Grant of Dedication be
executed re: the 1 -ft, strip on N.S. Newburgh Street
for street and highway purposes.
A resolution was presented and adopted authorizing the Res. ##4894
d' sale of City -owned "bulb" and execution of Grant Deed, auth. sale of Ct;
1n to be delivered upon receipt of $1,650 cash. owned "bulb" &
exec. of Grant
A Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Deed
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY
PUBLIC PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE SALE THEREOF AND THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Resolution 4894.
A Resolution was presented and adopted, declaring inten-
tion to vacate a portion of Donna Beth Avenue and
Newburgh Street, at the intersection, with hearing set
for 10-4-65. Encroachment permit to be prepared by
the City later. Mr. Mack is to pay to City the cost of
relocating or do the work before the hearing on street
vacation. Hearing set for 10-4-65.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF
DONNA BETH AVENUE AND NEWBURGH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res. #4895 decl.
intent. to vacat(
prtn of inter.
at Donna Beth
& Newburgh Sts.
(Hearingg set
for 10-4-65)
Moved by Councilman Solem, 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 4895.
The City Clerk presented a request from Mrs. Opal Byler Req.fromOpal
for a business license for a gymnasium, dba. as "The Byler for bus.
Little Gym', 709 N. Azusa Avenue. (prior application lic. for �ymna-
was withdrawn) sium, dba'The
Little Gym"
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the request be granted
subject to the approval of the Building & Fire Departments,
with Councilman McLees voting NO in order for the owner to
save money in case approval is not given.
The City Clerk .presented a request from the Irwindale
Raceway, Inc., for water service, at their location as
the City is the closest water district in the area.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the decision be deferred
until the 9-20-65 meeting.
Req. frm.Irwind.
Raceway for
water serv. frm.
City
A request was received from Max A. Davis, builder of Req, frm. Max
Tract #24847, located east of the Drive -In Theatre, A. Davis, that
that the City pay the difference in cost between,an,'8" City pay diff.
and 12" water line. On request of Mr. Davis, this item in cost from 8"
was deferred to the 9-20-65 meeting, to 12" water lin
(deferred to
A report regarding the Swap Meet survey was discussed 9=2q-65 mtng.)
by Council. Swap Meet Survey
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that this matter be turned over to
Councilman Solem and the City Administrator for a study re:
policy for licensing sellers of new merchandise.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption, amending the Municipal Code by the addition
of a new Section re: taxing operator of the Swap Meet.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ON TAXING SWAP
MEETS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
2nd rdg Ord.
#857: amend.
AMC by add.a new
section re:
taxing oper, of
Swap Meet
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Ordinance 851.
The City Clerk presented a request from George H. White,
Jr., Program Chairman, for the Azusa Council of
Churches for use of the Civic Auditorium for a Choral
Concert.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried.that if the date is available,
request be granted, with the exemption of fee.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
original application for Off -Sale Beer & Wine License
by J. Handy, W. Martin and M. Pandjeris (Jo -Pana - 523
N. Azusa Avenue).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file Notice.
Req, frm Az.
Counc. of Church-
es for use of
City Aud. 12-12-
65
ABC Notice:
523 N. Azusa Ave.
(Jo -Pans)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
A request was received from the Public Safety Department
of the Automobile Club of Southern California, the Los
Angeles City Schools, the Tenth & Thirty -First Districts
of the Parent Teacher Association, the Greater Los Angeles
Safety Council for City part1icipation in the "Back -to -
School" Safety Campaign during the month of September.
Moved byCouncilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that approval be given to the
program, granting permission for all City vehicles,
Including Police cars, to display bumpter stickers during
September, and request cooperation of City employees, PTA
and schools in the use of same.
Req. to auth.
bumper stickers
on all City veh.
for "Back to
School" safety
campaign.
The City Clerk presented an ABC protest, re: American ABC protest re:
Legion parking area, 819 N. Loren, withheld as necessary Amer.Legion Pk
parking satisfied (information). Area 819 N.Loren
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file ABC Notice.
An invitation was received for attendance at a dinner
N honoring Joseph Jensen, Chairman of the Board of the
In
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, on
x 9-15-65, at the Hollywood Palladium.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file the commu-
nication.
Invit. honoring
Joseph Jensen,
Chrm. of Bd. of
Metropol.Wtr.
District So.CA
Notice was received of the Los Angeles County Division, LA CO. DIV.
LCC General Meeting, to be held at the Huntington Hotel, LCC Gen.Mtg. at
In Pasadena, on September 16, 1965, (advance reserva- Huntington Hotel
tions required). Pas. 9-16-65
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a warrant be prepared for
the necessary reservations.
Notice was received of the Public Utilities Commission PUC hrg 9-15-65
Hearing, on 9-15-65, at the Eastland Theatre, concerning at Eastland
the General Telephone Company's application for extended Theatre
service between certain areas.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file the notice.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 550, approved and recommended the
proposed Southerly Annexation #62 (inhabited).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the
necessary Resolution consenting to Southerly Annexation
District #62.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 551, (Case Z-129 - W. Warshawer),
' recommended a change of zone from R -3a to C-2 on parcel
of land 200' x 280' in size, located 150 ft. north of
Arrow Highway on the west side of Lark Ellen Avenue;
hearing before Council to be set for 9-20-65.
PC Res. #550
appvd.& recom.
prop. Southerly
Annex. #62
PC Res. #551
recomm.zone cling,
on property 150'
no. of Arrow Hwy,
on west side of
Lark Ellen Ave.
(hrg, set for
9-20-65)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 552, (Planning Commission initiated) -
initiating zoning hearings on 5 parcels of land from
"P" to 11C-2" and R-30. No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 553., initiated hearing on amendment
to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code relating
to Drive -In businesses permitted under a Conditional
Use Permit. No action by Council.
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PC Res #552
zoning hrgs. frm
P to R -3c andC-2
PC Res. #553
amend.zoning
Chpt.re: Drive -
In bus. under
CUP
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, PC Res. #554
by Resolution No. 554, initiated a hearing on amendment amend. MC re:
to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code relating to signs - Sect.
Section 9230.70 - Signs. No action by Council. 9230.70
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and 2nd rdg. Ord.
adoption approving Easterly Annexation #64. 852 appvg.
Easterly Annex.
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance #64
entitled:
d+ AN ORDINACE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
N LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXA -
M TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED EASTERLY
Q ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 64 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
C Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Councul:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and Numbered Ordinance 852.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and 2nd rdg. Ord.
adoption grating to Azusa Valley Water Company the right, 853 re: distr.
privilege and franchise re: distribution of water of water within
within the City. the City
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING TO AZUSA VALLEY WATER COMPANY, A CORPORATION,
THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES,
DITCHES, FLUMES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANS-
MITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES
UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS,
ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST,
WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 853.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and 2nd rdg Ord.
adoption amending the Municipal Code re: additional 854 amend.MC re:
stop signs at intersections. stop signs at
intersections
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Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3200.64 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 854.
A Resolution was presented acknowledging receipt of Res. #4896 acknlj
Notice of Intention to circulate a Petition re: receipt of Pet.
Southerly Annexation #65 (inhabited). re: So. Annex.
#65
C11 N Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
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a A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
0 ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
CIRCULATE A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 65"
AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF, AND APPROVING
THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 4896.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution 4543 Res. #4897 fix -
fixing water rates to be charged by Water Department so ing water rates
as to establish a rate for irrigation purposes. to estab. rates
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: for irrig.purp.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4543 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING
WATER RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF
THE CITY SO AS TO ESTABLISH A RATE FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4897
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Cooney
A Resolution was presented, requesting the President Res. #4898 req.
and Congress of the United States to strengthen and Pres. & Congress
render assistance to the Fallout Shelter Program. of U.S. render
assis. to Fallout
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: Shelter Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING.THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES TO STRENGTHEN AND RENDER ASSISTANCE
TO THE FALLOUT SHELTER PROGRAM.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4898.
By request of Council the City Administrator, City Report re:estab.
Engineer, and Chief of Police met to consider the matter stop signs by
of establishing stop signs by Resolution. It was the Resolution
consensus of opinion that it would be preferable to
have stop signs established by Resolution, as they do
not have to be published, and become effective immediately
upon adoption. It was recommended that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare an Ordinance amending the proper
sections of the Municipal Code to accomplish this purpose.
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An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
1st rdg. Ord.
amending Section 3200.18 and repealing 3200.64 of the
amend. MC rela-`
Municipal Code relating to stop intersections.
ting to stop
intersections
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first.reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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An Ordinance was presented for introductory first
1st intro rdg.
reading, amending the zoning chapter of the Azusa
Ord. amend. MC
Municipal Code to prescribe maximum ground coverage
zoning chapter re
in the R-2. R-3, and R -GA zones.
max. ground cov.
R-23 R-3, & R -GA
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first
zones.
reading the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PRESCRIBE MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE IN THE R-2, R-3,
AND R -GA ZONES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A letter was received from Glenn Watson requesting
cancellation of Covenants and Restrictions (3 documents)
by Rodeffer Industries and J. E. Johnson, dated 2-17-64,
due to a change in the aligmmnet of Sierra Madre Ave.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
' and unanimously carried that two covenants be cancelled
(one for Parcels A, B and C, and one for Portion of Lots
40, 41, 56, and 57); also that the City shall not agree
to termination of Covenants and Restrictions covering
parcel with density of 12 units per acre, unless and until
Covenantors submit new Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions with corrected description of property, but
retaining density of 12 units.
A Resolution was presented for adoption, approving the
Req, from Glenn
Watson for can-
cellation of Cov-
enants & Restrict
by Rodeffer Ind.
& J. E. Johnson
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
termination of two Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions.
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN COVENANTS AND
RESTRICTIONS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
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Res. #4899 adopt,
appvg. term. of
2 Declaration of
Covenants &
Restrictions &
authorizing Mayoz
to sign appvl.
of same
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4899.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman City to pay 2
Solem and unanimously carried that the City pay half of of City Atty's.
the City Attorney's expenses at the League of California exp. at LCC Conf.
Cities Conference in October.
A request was received from the Police Chief for the
removal of Ronald W. Lichti from the list of confirmed
appointees, effective immediately; also authorization
to appoint replacement from the eligibility list, subject
to passing the physical examination.
' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the request be
granted and to remove name from list.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant authorization to appoint
replacement as requested.
The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman
Clyde N. Anderson, effective 9-3-65.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the resignation be
accepted.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for authori-
zation to fill complement vacancy from eligibility list,
subject to passing the physical examination.
Req, frm. Pol.
Chief for removal
of R.W.Lichti frm
list of appoint-
ees & appt. re-
placement
Resig. of Fireman
Clyde N. Anderson
eff 9-3-65
Req. frm Fire
Chief for auth.
to fill comp..
vAn nn r it
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The Planning Director submitted a request for authori-
zation to attend the annual conference of American
Institute of Planners, to be held in St. Louis, Missouri
October 17-21, 1965, with reimbursement of accountable
expenses of approximately $250.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem that the request be approved.
Req. frm. Plann.
Dir, for auth.to
attend Conf.
Amer.Institute
of Planners, 10-
17/21,, -reimburse-
ment of acc.exp.
approx. $250
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
The City Engineer submitted a request for authorization
for Michael San Miguel, Sr. Engineering Aide, to attend
a course in "Fluid Mechanics Laboratory" at Los Angeles
State College, with reimbursement of $24.50 tuition,
upon satisfactory completion of the course.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The City Engineer requested acceptance of street im-
provements in Rockvale Avenue from Baseline Road to
Linfield Street, and the execution of the Notice of
Completion.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the street improvements be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be executed and
recorded.
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Req. for M.San
Miguel, Sr. Eng.
Aide to attend
course at LA St.
Coll.w/tuition
reimbursement
Acceptance of
st. improv. in
Rockvale Ave.,etc
& exec.of Notice
of Completion
The City Engineer submitted for acceptance the
plans
Appvl.
plans &
and specifications for improvement of Ben Lomond Ave.
specs.
for Proj.
from Alosta (approximately 340 ft. southerly)
(Project
434 &
auth. City
#434), and authorization for the City Clerk to
advertise
Clerk
to adv,
for bids.
for bids
Moved by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried that
be accepted.
seconded by Councilman Rubio
the plans and specifications
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advertise for
bids. (Bid opening on 10-1-65).
Recommendations were received from the City Engineer re
construction of Vernon Avenue, Foothill Blvd., to 10th
Street. (Project #380)
Moved by Councilman McLees,' seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that plans and specifications be
approved.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk advertise
for bids (Bid opening on 10-1-65).
Recom, frm City
Engr. re: constr.
of Vernon Ave.
Foothill Blvd. to
10th St.
(Project #380)
(Bid opening 10-1)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the
necessary Resolution for no parking on both sides of Vernon
Avenue from Foothill Blvd. to P.E.R.R.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that $2,000 be transferred from
the Traffic Signal Fund Account 5371 to Account 5329.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that $2,500 be transferred from
the Street Account 5230.255 to 5329.
' The City Engineer recommended that a progress payment for Auth. progress
the extension and widening of Sierra Madre Avenue, in ayment for Proj.
the amount of $7,320.60 for completion of reinforced 429
concerete drainage box culvert.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that payment to Laird Paving
Compnay be authorized.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the
resignation of James E. Allen, Lineman, effective
9 -to -65.
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Resign. James
E. Allen, Linemar.
eff. 9-10-65
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted.
The Suprintendent of Light & Power requested confirmation Conf. appt. R.H.
of the appointment of R. H. Thompson as probationary Thomspon as prob.
Lineman, Step #4, effective 9-8-65. lineman eff.918
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
The Superintendent of Light & Water requested confir- Conf, appt.
mation of the appointment of Stephen Rodgers as Water Stephen Rodgers
Maintenance Man, effective 9-15-65• Maint.Man, eff.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman 9-15-65
Rubio and unanimously carried that permission be granted.
h The Superintendent of Light & Power requested approval Appvl. specs &
of specifications for 14,000 lbs. copper wire, and auth. for bid on
authorization for City Clerk to advertise for bids 14,000 lbs. copp.
C� wire
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman (Bid opening on
McLees and unanimously carried that specifications be 10-1-65)
approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids (bid opening 10-1-65).
The Superintendent of Light & Power requested authori- Req. auth. of ele
zation to obtain quotations for electrical engineering engineering serv.
services to prepare plans and specifications necessary re: Substation
for bid call re: Substation program. program
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the request be granted..
The City Administrator submitted a report for Council Rpt. re: prop.
consideration re: properties listed on Tax Delinquent listed on tax
List. delinquent list
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the necessary documents be filed
to acquire Palm Drive (Lot 11, Tr. 14540) for street
purposes and 532 N. Azusa Avenue (Lots 30, 313 32, and 33
Block 45j for the purpose of public health and welfare in
order to abate a nuisance by demolishing structures which
have been partly burned and abandoned.
The City Administrator submitted a request for authori- Auth. to print
zation to print the City of Covina's monthly financial Covina's monthly
report at a cost of $25, each month. financial report
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the request
be denied.
' A recommendation was received from the City Administrator
for payment of $8,474.48 to A.T. & S.F. RR Company for
purchase of .547 of an acre of land adjacent to the
City Yard.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a warrant be prepared for
purchase of the land; also that the City Clerk open
escrow with instructions to deliver the warrant when the
City receives the Deed & Mortgage Release of property,
Plus policy of title insurance showing clear title in
City except for such condtions or encumberances as City
may accept, with 1965-66 taxes to be pro -rated as of
close of escrow.
Recom.for ppymt
of $8,474.49for
purch. of land e,
adj. to City Yard
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A Notice was received of the PUC hearing in San Francisco PUC mtg. San
September 29th and 30th and October 1st, 1965, re: Francisco 9-29 -
underground utility installations. 30 & 10-1 re:
underground util.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman installations
Rubio and unanimously carried to file Notice.
A communications was received re: modification of PUC Comm. re: PUC
Order relative to railroad crossings safety devices and Order on maint.
their maintenance. RR cross.safety
' devices
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
The City Administrator requested.Council confirmation City Engr. to be
of action in designating City Engineer Sandwick to act City Adm. pro -ten
as City Administrator pro tempore, while he is absent in his absence
from the City.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that City Engineer
Sandwick act as City Administrator pro tem during absence
of City Administrator for attending I.C.M.A. Conference
in Montreal, plus a week or ten days following Conference,
(vacation).
The City Administrator submitted a report on location Rpt. on telephone
of telephone equipment to serve expanded system. equip. for
expanded system
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that new telephone
equipment be located in present machine room in the
Accounting Department, and that the accounting machines
be moved into the Cost Accountant's Office.
' A Resolution regarding Fall -out Shelters was previously Res. prev. submi-
presented to Council and adopted. For details regarding tted (See Res.
this Resolution please see Page 8 of the minutes, #4898 - Page 8)
Resolution numbered 4898.
The report on meeting held with the AAA Construction Rpt, settlement
Company for settlement of City claims re: Alameda Ve. AAA Constr. Co.
water line was discussed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that City withhold $1,000.
due AAA Construction Company for settlement of City claims.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that city withhold $250 as security
against claim of Robert Phelps.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that upon written acceptance from
AAA Construction Company of the last two motions, the
Notice of Completion be recorded and balance owing to him
be paid.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the Mayor's appointment of
the Committee for Beautification of the City be approved.
(Councilman Rubio, Mayor Memmesheimer, City�Administra-
tor Foxworthy, two members of the Chamber of Commerce,
Superintendent of Public Works Brusnahan., City Engineer
Sandwick, Mrs. Camilla Williams and Mrs. B. Smith of the
Parks & Recreation Commission) A meeting with the
Appvl.of Mayor's
comm. for
"Beautification
of City"
Service Clubs in the City Auditorium is now set for 10-5-65.
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Regarding the Amendment to the State Employees Retire- Req. auth. for
ment System Contract to include "Widow's and Survivors' Actuarial survey
Benefits for Safety Members", approval was requested SERS
for authorization for an actuarial survey to be made at
a cost of approximately $50.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to
request the actuarial survey.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Appvl. granted
Rubio and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authori- for Mayor to atnd
zed to attend the National Safety Congress in Chicago, National Safety
10/25-28, inclusinve, with expenses of approximately Conference
$450 to $500 authorized.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. ##4900
payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4900.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be
adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 11:46 p.m.
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Beptzty City Clerk
Next Resolution ##4901
Next Ordinance ## 855
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