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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.) �Utj 1 1 [l CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SETPEMBER 7, 1965 Page 2 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. 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 3 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: D 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. 400 1 1 1 CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 4 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 Q 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. 1 1 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" 39R 1 I� 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 5 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) 1 1 17 L 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. Q 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) 390 1 1 1 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. Page 7 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 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 8 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: lf� 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. 3 !i di. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 9 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. �.. 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. ' 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 12S 1 1 1 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. Page 10 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. $250 186 1 1 1 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. Page 11 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. 134 1 1 1 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. Page 12 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 182 u r CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 13 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. lus 1 1 1 1 f 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 Page 14 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. a Beptzty City Clerk Next Resolution ##4901 Next Ordinance ## 855 MINUTES CREATED FROM DEPUTY CITY CLERK DOROTHY ROEHRICH'S NOTES 12/74. 180 1 1 1