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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 18, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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. t Invocation was given by City Administrator, Foxworthy Present at Roll Call: Councilmen Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator Foxworthy, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller The Minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1965 were approved as submitted. The City Clerk announced that no bids were received r for the abatement of hazards and nuisances on various CC lots. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the verbal recommenda- tion of the City Administrator that the Superintendent of.Public Works resurvey areas, and City Forces clear parcels which approximate $200 in cost; but negotiate individually for those where cost may exceed $200. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public hearing on the Weed Abatement Program (625 E. 10th Street) the Mayor declared the hearing open. No newspaper pzb- lication of a legal notice being required for this hear- ing, the City Clerk presented an affidavit, signed by the Superintendent of Public Works which stated that as of October 5, 1965 all lots listed in Resolution 4911 were posted in the prescribed manner. There being no written communications received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter it was Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the Superintendent of Public Works be instructed to proceed under the Weed Abatement Act. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl.Min. 10/4/65 No bids recv'd. re:hazards & nuisances on lots The City Clerk submitted a request from the San Gabriel Appvl. for Academy of Seventh-Day Adventists, in San Gabriel, for solicitation solicitation permit to sell peanuts and mints for a for fund-rais. fund-raising project, from 11/8-11/29, 1965, project Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem ' and unanimously carried that similar letter be written as last year denying the request. A request was also received from the Lee Rose Shop, 161 E. Gladstone Street, for a going -out -of -business:. sale, beginning November 3, 1965, for 30 days. Motion was carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: McLees ABSENT: Councilmen: None (denied) Appvl. for going -out -of - business sale Lee Rose Shop J 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1965 Notice was recieved from Alcoholic Beverage Control of original application for the Veteran's Club license by American Legion Canyon City Post #180 (previous request for On -Sale Beer License withdrawn) at 819 N. Loren Avenue. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the notice be filed. A proposed Resolution was presented, stating that the City of Azusa Water Department shall serve water to Irwindale Raceway, and certain areas within the City of Irwindale subject to the provisions of the letter of agreement from Irwindale Raceway dated October 7, 1965. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: 4W A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF T..4 AZUSA APPROVING THE SERVING OF WATER OUTSIDE THE cL CITY LIMITS TO IRWINDALE RACEWAY AND TO A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney, and unanimously carried that further'r.eading be'waived. ABC Notice orig.appli. American Legion (Post #180) Res. #4915 appvg. serving water to Irwindale Raceway - & certain areas within the City of Irwindale 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 4915. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Merit to Councilman Certificate of Rubio in recognition and appreciation for his work on Merit presented the U. N. Day Committee. to Counc.Rubio re: United Nations Day A request was received from the City of Long Beach Urging Gov. for support in urging Governor Brown to consider making Brown to con - it a felony to possess, throw or otherwise use a sider making "Molotov Cocktail" or other incendiary object. the use of a "Molotov Cock - Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman tail a felony Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be written to Governor Brown as requested, but adding the phrase "with intent to cause damage or injury to person or property." The City Clerk presented for Council consideration the Visiting Nurse Quarterly Report from the Visiting Nurse Association, quarterly rpt. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman ' Solem and unanimously carried to file. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Auth.adv.exp. Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize advance of of $400. for $400 for accountable expenses to Mayor Memmesheimer for Mayor to attnd. attendance at the National Safety Congress in Chicago, National Safety on 10/25-28, 1965. Congress The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a con- tinued Public Hearing (from 10/4/65) on the vacation of portion of Donna Beth Avenue and Newburgh Street, at intersection thereof, the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Administrator requested that this matter be continued to the 11/1/65 meeting in view of the fact Cont.Pub.Hrg. on vacation of portion of Donna Beth & Newburgh St. (Gerald Mack) 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1965 Page 3 that improvements have not been completed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to 11/1/65 and that Mr. Mack be notified by letter, with a copy sent to his Attorney, that all conditions should be met by 11/1/65 or the City will abandon the project. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas. showing a balance of $1,086088.60 as of September 30, Fin.Statement 1965. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. . Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that recommendations be approved, effective on dates given. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#561 Resolution No. 561, denied a Conditional Use Permit to denying CUP ' establish an auto -wrecking yard at 1125 W. Gladstone (Case C-54 Street (Appeal received - hearing before Council to be H.Vallentine) set for 11/1/65). Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- tion No. 562 denied a Variance to permit an M-1 use in an R-3 zone and also a request for exemption of off-street parking requirements on property at 310 N. Alameda Avenue. (Appeal received - hearing before Council to be set for 11/1/65). Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 563 amended Planning Commission Resolu- tion approving Tentative Tract Map #24847. No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 564 supports the City Beautification Committee. No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adopt- ion, to rezone Warshawer property to C-2. Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (Warshawer) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried by roll call that further read- ing be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: P.C.Res.#562 denying Var. (Case V -142 - Oliver H. Costill) P.C.Res. #563 amend P.C.Res. #547 re:Tentatve Tract Map #2484'. P.C.Res.#564 supporting City Beautifi. Committee Ord. #858 rezone Warshawei property to C-2 A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending approval of Permanent Status and/or Step Raises for the following•employees: ^I Name U Darlene Smith Steno -Clerk Perm.Stat.Step 2 11/17/65 Cleo Horn Util.Com.Clerk Step 5 11/05/65 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that recommendations be approved, effective on dates given. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#561 Resolution No. 561, denied a Conditional Use Permit to denying CUP ' establish an auto -wrecking yard at 1125 W. Gladstone (Case C-54 Street (Appeal received - hearing before Council to be H.Vallentine) set for 11/1/65). Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- tion No. 562 denied a Variance to permit an M-1 use in an R-3 zone and also a request for exemption of off-street parking requirements on property at 310 N. Alameda Avenue. (Appeal received - hearing before Council to be set for 11/1/65). Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 563 amended Planning Commission Resolu- tion approving Tentative Tract Map #24847. No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 564 supports the City Beautification Committee. No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adopt- ion, to rezone Warshawer property to C-2. Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (Warshawer) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried by roll call that further read- ing be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: P.C.Res.#562 denying Var. (Case V -142 - Oliver H. Costill) P.C.Res. #563 amend P.C.Res. #547 re:Tentatve Tract Map #2484'. P.C.Res.#564 supporting City Beautifi. Committee Ord. #858 rezone Warshawei property to C-2 J 1 1 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1965 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 858. A Resolution was presented, designating Stop Intersec- Res.#4916 tions. designating Stop Inter - Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: sections A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING STOP INTERSECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees., Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4916. A Resolution was presented declaring intent to vacate portion of 1st Street from the easterly line of Van Ness Avenue, east to easterly terminus of lst Street. 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 FIRST STREET. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney 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: Res.#4917 re: vacation of portion of 1st Street AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4917. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- ing, amending Section 5210.7 of the Municipal Code re: rubbish and/or garbage collection fees. Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 5210.7 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RUBBISH AND/OR GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. The monthly reports from the various City Departments were submitted by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted a recommendation to amend the reimbursement of accountable expenses from $250 to $350, due to the great distance of the Con- ference in St. Louis, on October 17-21, 1965 for Planning Director. 1st intro.rdg. Ord, amend. Sec. 5210.7 of M.C. Monthly Reports Appvl.amend. reimb.of acct. exp, from $250 to $350 for Plnng. Dir. 0 1 1 1 1 11 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 183 1965 Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The City Engineer submitted a recommendation that Cerritos Avenue and Gladstone Street traffic signal be included in the current County -City Maintenance Agree- ment No. 4748 (budgeted item). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize the amendment to the Agreement. Page 5 Auth.amend.to Co. -City Maint. Agmt. (traffic signal) A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- Res. #4918 ment for roadway purposes - 11.12 ft. strip on the accepting Gr.of west side of Donna Beth Avenue north of Newburgh Street Ease. -for road - (J. Marvin & Vera Eckles; Isabel & Joe A. Coelho, Jr.) way purposes Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4918. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- Res. #4919 ment for sewer purposes - 12 ft. strip bisecting accptg.Grant property on north side of Newburgh Street west of Donna of Easement Beth Avenue (Gerald R. & Courtney J. Mack). for sewer purposes Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4919. The City Engineer submitted a request from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for an extension of a permit which would allow them to enter the property of the east leg of Northside Park, Due to labor problems, they were unable to complete their work within the stipulated time, and are requesting an extension of this time to December 1, 1965. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize execution of Permit granting an extension of time to 12/1/65. Req.frm.L.A. County Flood Control Dist. for extension of permit to enter Northside Park The Superintendent of Light & Water submitted for con- Confirm.appt. firmation the appointment of Richard Perkins as Appren Richard Perkins tice Lineman, Probationary, Range 20, Step 1, effective Pr biOpp L'n ee. 10/19/65 /19/5 m r] 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1965 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appoint- ment. A request was received from the Superintendent of Req.from Supt. Light & Water for authorization to attend the American L&W for auth. Water Works Conference in San Francisco, October 26 to attend thru 29, 1965, with advance of $200 accountable Conference in expenses (budgeted). San Francisco, 10/26-29, 1965 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that permission be granted. The City Administrator submitted for Council approval Appvl.of Plans the plans and authorization to advertise for bids for & Specs for landscaping the grounds of the Light & Water Office landscaping Building, grnds. of L&W Office Bldg. H Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that, upon Council finding it would be to the public benefit to waive formal bidding procedures, permission be granted for Public Works G� Department to proceed with landscaping of grounds of the new Light & Water Office Building. City representation was requested, as follows: File Invitation: Cncl.Solem auth 1. 1st Annual Water Quality Management Conference to attend.SCAG November 3 and 4, 1965, Santa Rosa ($5.00 regis- mtg. tration fee). 2. PUC Hearing, Case #8208, on "Requirements for a General Order Providing Rules Governing Construction of Underground Utility Lines in California", San Francisco, October 20 thru 22, 1965. 3. Regional Planning Association Conference, 10/27, Statler-Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles ($9.50 fee & $4.50 luncheon). 4. Southern California Planning Congress, 10/21, Thousand Oaks (dinner $4.75). 5. Formation Meeting of SCAG, 10/28, 9:30 a.m, to 4:30 P.M. (luncheon $4.75) @ Los Angeles. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio to file the invitations, except SCAG meeting, which Councilman Sclem plans to attend. Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Cooney Mayor to attend, to authorize advance of $400 for accountable expenses National Safety to the Mayor for attendance at the National Safety Con- Congress in gress in Chicago, 10/25-28, 1965. Chicago,10/25- Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem 28, 1965 and unanimously carried to grant permission to City grntd.Perm.to Engineer to obtain services of a surveyor to provide con- obtain services struction staking for storm drain and curbs (Vernon Ave.). of surveyor for stakingcf storm Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney drains (Vernon and unanimously carried to authorize a committee, con- Ave) sisting of Councilman Rubio, Councilman Solem, 'Superin- tendent of Public Works and City Administrator, to submit Submit rpt.re: report re: negotiated purchase of mobile street sweeper, purch.of mobile as requested by the Superintendent of Public Works. street sweeper The Superintendent of Light & Water submitted a request Req.to employ to employ Mr. Edward Kohout as Probationary Lineman, Edward Kohout a! Range 23, Step 4, effective November 1, 1965. Prob.Lineman effec.11/1/65 54 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1965 Police Chief submitted the resignation of Reserve Officer Dewey D. Cloud, effective 10/16/65 with the request to fill the vacancy. Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unaimously carried to accept the resignation of i Police Officer Cloud, effective 10/16/65. Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Cooney, and unanimously carried to authorize filling the vacancy as requested. u 1 1 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to authorize payment of the ESGV Planning Commission dues of $50. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Page 7 Resig.Res.Off. D.D.Cloud,eff. 10/16/65 Appv.pmt.of P1an.Comm.dues of $50 Res. 4919 Bills & Reqs. 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, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution 4919. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:07 p.m. f 9 � b City C erk Next Resolution #4920 Next Ordinance #859 MINUTES CREATED FROM DEPUTY CITY CLERK DOROTHY ROEHRICH'S NOTES 12-74 J LJ