HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 15, 1965 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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.
A memo was received from the Superintendent of Public
Works recommending that the bid be awarded to Howland
Electric Company, low bidder, and that a purchase
order be authorized for the purchase of 65 Radiant Flood
Lights, sealed -beam R-80, 1200 W @ $23.19 each, 170
Radiant Flood Lights, sealed -beam R-80, 1400 W @ $21.78
each.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that a Purchase Order be issued
for 65 Floodlights @ $23.19 each and 170 Floodlights @
$21.78 each.
City Attorney Williams entered meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Continued Pub.
public hearing on the appeal from denial of Variance Hrg. on appeal
to permit an M-1 use in an R -3c zone, and also request frm. denial -
for exemption of off-street parking requirements for Var. (Case V-142
M-1 use, on property at 310 N. Alameda Avenue. (Case O.H. Costill)
V-142 -0, H. Costill)
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to close hearing. Motion to deny
appeal died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried (Rubio voted No) that Variance be approved
re: M-1 use, with condition that Variance shall cease to
be effective unless, within 90 days, building is brought
into compliance so as not to violate Section 203 of Bldg.
Code and conforms to standard of the neighborhood to
satisfaction of Building and Planning Commission.
Invocation was given by Rev. Donald D. West of Edgewood
Invocation
Methodist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem,
Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer
Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, City Clerk Miller.
The Minutes of the meeting of November 1, 1965, were
Appvl. Min.
approved as submitted.
11/1/65
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
Cons. of Bids
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 1965, for
floodlights
the furnishing of Sealed -Beam Lamps for Sports Lighting
Memorial Park)
at Memorial Park. Present at the bid opening were:
bid awarded to
City Administrator Foxworthy, Superintendent of Public
Howland Electric)
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Works Brusnahan, Recreation Director Dangleis, City
Engineer Sandwick, City Clerk Miller.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publica-
tion of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald &
Pomotropic on November 3, and 10, 1965.
Three (3) bids were received, as follows:
Bidder
Electric Suppliers Distributing Co.
Commercial Lighting & Equipment Co.
Howland Electric Wholesale Co.
A memo was received from the Superintendent of Public
Works recommending that the bid be awarded to Howland
Electric Company, low bidder, and that a purchase
order be authorized for the purchase of 65 Radiant Flood
Lights, sealed -beam R-80, 1200 W @ $23.19 each, 170
Radiant Flood Lights, sealed -beam R-80, 1400 W @ $21.78
each.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that a Purchase Order be issued
for 65 Floodlights @ $23.19 each and 170 Floodlights @
$21.78 each.
City Attorney Williams entered meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Continued Pub.
public hearing on the appeal from denial of Variance Hrg. on appeal
to permit an M-1 use in an R -3c zone, and also request frm. denial -
for exemption of off-street parking requirements for Var. (Case V-142
M-1 use, on property at 310 N. Alameda Avenue. (Case O.H. Costill)
V-142 -0, H. Costill)
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to close hearing. Motion to deny
appeal died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried (Rubio voted No) that Variance be approved
re: M-1 use, with condition that Variance shall cease to
be effective unless, within 90 days, building is brought
into compliance so as not to violate Section 203 of Bldg.
Code and conforms to standard of the neighborhood to
satisfaction of Building and Planning Commission.
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Also, that owner be required to furnish 7 off-street parking
spaces within 90 days; and that City Attorney be instructed
to prepare necessary Resolution.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that motion be amended to read
five off-street parking spaces instead of seven.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Continued Pub.
public hearing on the appeal from denial of Conditional Hrg. on appeal
Use Permit to establish an auto -wrecking yard at 1125 W. frm. denial -CUP
Gladstone St. (Planning Commission Resolution #561 - Case
C-54 - H. M. Vallentine - from 11/1/65)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept dedication of 50' from
Gladstone - 25' from H.M. Vallentine - 25' from Concrete
Specialties and 25' to west of last dedications from AzUsa
Rock and Sano, with condition that existing pot holes be
t' repaired to Engineer's satisfaction, without cost to City.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
aand unanimously carried that Variance be approved under
�j conditions recommended by Planning Commission and Attorney
prepare necessary document.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $968,298.75, as of October 31, 1965
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Accept Dedication
City Treas.
Fin. Statement
'The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for the continued Continued Pub.
public hearing on Vacation of portion of Donna Beth Ave. Hrg. on Vacation
and Newburgh Street, at intersection thereof. (from 10/8/65
and 11/1/65.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close hearing. Resolution
No. 4925 adopted unanimously, ordering vacation of portion
of Donna Beth Ave. and Newburgh Street, at intersection
thereof.
A request by Mrs. Catherine Benson, owner of property at
138 E. Foothill Blvd., to appear before Council re: ABC
application for Off -Sale Beer and Wine License.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that letter be sent to Alcoholic
Control Board, withdrawing any objection to issuance of
license.
A request was received from the Disabled American
Veterans, Azusa Chapter PT -109, for the issuing of a
Proclamation proclaiming November 19 & 20 as "Disabled
American Veterans Forget -Me -Not Days", and granting
them permission to sell Forget-me-nots.
'Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to authorize sale of forget-me-nots.
The City Clerk presented a letter from Lee Rose Shop,
161 E. Gladstone St., for an extension on her existing
going -out -of -business sale. The request was for an
additional 50 days.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted.
ABC Notice
138 E. Foothill
Req. grntd. for
DVA, Az. Chptr.
to sell Forget-
Me-Nots 11/19-20
Req. grntd. for
going -out -of -bus.
sale extension of
50 days, Lee Rose
Shop
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The City Clerk presented a
request of
the Azusa Seventh
Req. grntd. for
Day Adventist Church to do
Christmas
Caroling on the streets
Caroling by Azusa
of Azusa, from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
starting on November
Seventh Day Adv.
27th thru December 25th.
They would
contact all homes in
Church 11/27 -
Azusa, asking them to give
a free will
offering for
12/25/65
Welfare and Missions work.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted.
A request was presented by the City Clerk from the Girl Lease extended
Scout Council of San Gabriel Valley, for renewal of for 1 -yr. on land
their lease on the land for the Girl Scout Hall. for Girl Scout
Hall
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to adknowledge receipt of payment
of $10. and that the existing lease be extended for one
year.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
an original application for On -Sale Beer & Wine License
t- (Bona fide public eating place) by G.J. Fencl & H.F.
ZKirby (Irwindale Inn - 200 S. Irwindale Ave., completion
date, 3 months after approval.)
GMoved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Notice be filed.
The City Clerk presented a letter from the City Recom. frm. City
Beautification Committee, with several recommendations Beautification
for Council approval. That the City Council authorize Comm. - Auth. for
proceeding immediately with a program of beautification Operation Exp.
of five different locations in the City, and also that
the Council authorize an_appropriation of $100. for
expenses of the Committee's operation.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer the recommendation re:
program to the Engineer and Superintendent of Public
Works for suggestions on type of plantings, costs, etc.,
and report back to Council.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize the $100. of Commun-
ity Funds be set aside for expenses of Committee's
operation, with all bills to be approved by City
Administrator.
The City Clerk presented San Mateo's request for a Res. #4927 re:
supporting Resolution for U.S. Armed Forces fighting Armed Forces in
in Viet Nam. Viet Nam
Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND DEVOTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF THIS COUNTRY FIGHTING IN VIET NAM.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4927
The Quarterly Report from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Comm.
was presented for Council consideration. Quarterly Rpt.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file the report.
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The City Clerk presented the matter of the annual dues of
$45 for the Committee of Mayors, for Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that payment of dues be authorized.
It was the recommendation of the Personnel Board that
salary increases for the Planning Director and the
Recreation Director were not justified at this time.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried to
seconded by Councilman Rubio
file.
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Apppvl. of exp, of
$45 for dues
Salary inc. for
Plann. Dir. & Rec.
Dir. not rec.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 566 granted a Variance to permit the reduc-
tion of a rear yard setback from 25' to 18' in an R-2
zone at 159 N. Pasadena Avenue, (Manuel D. Nino Case
v-143). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 567 granted a Conditional Use Permit for
the continuance of an auto -wrecking yard at 1042 W.
Gladstone Street (Case C-55 - George H. Matson). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 568 (Planning Commission initiated)
recommended amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to Drive -In businesses and
Automobile Service Stations, including new definitions
(hearing before Council to be set for 12/6/65). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution #569 (Planning Commission initiated) recom-
mending amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to "Distances between Buildings
in R-1. R-2 and R-3 zones" (hearing before Council to
be set for 12/6/65). No action taker_ by Council.
Notice was further given thgt the Planning Commission,
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by Resolution No. 570 (Planning Commission initiated)
recommended amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to provision for increased park-
ing requirements for R-2 useshearing before Council to
be set for 12/6/65). No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption amending Sec. 5210.7 of the Municipal Code
relating to rubbish and/or garbage collection fees
(held over from the 11/1/65 meeting).
P.C. Res. #566
grntd. Var. (Case
V-143 Manuel Nino)
P.C. Res -#567
grnted. CUP (Case
C -55 -Geo. Matson)
P.C. Res. #568
recomm. amend. to
zoning chptr. re:
Drive -In Business
& Auto. Ser. Stat.
P.C. Res. #569
recomm. amend. to
zoning chptr. re:
distances bet.
bldgs. in R-1, R-2
& R-3 zones
P.C. Res. #570
recomm. amend. in
zoning chptr. re:
increased prkg.
spaces for R-2
uses
A communication was received from the
Personnel Board
recommending approval
of Permanent Status and/or
Step
Raises for the following employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
Mary Seiberling
Lib.ClerkIems.
Step 2
T'9%t%6j
Jean Hardy
Util.Com.Clk.
Step 5
12/3/65
Victor Subia
Fireman
Perm.Stat.
Step 2
12/15/65
Robert Billingsley
Fireman
Step 5
12/3/65
Ronald Currington
Fireman
Step 5
12/3/65
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Kent Duke
Fireman
Step 5
1^/3/65
C)
James McMullen
Fireman
Step 5
12/3/65
Raymond Roth
Pol.Sgr.
Step 1}
12/16/65
James Hammond
Pol. Off.
Step 5
12/11/65
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 566 granted a Variance to permit the reduc-
tion of a rear yard setback from 25' to 18' in an R-2
zone at 159 N. Pasadena Avenue, (Manuel D. Nino Case
v-143). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 567 granted a Conditional Use Permit for
the continuance of an auto -wrecking yard at 1042 W.
Gladstone Street (Case C-55 - George H. Matson). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 568 (Planning Commission initiated)
recommended amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to Drive -In businesses and
Automobile Service Stations, including new definitions
(hearing before Council to be set for 12/6/65). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution #569 (Planning Commission initiated) recom-
mending amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to "Distances between Buildings
in R-1. R-2 and R-3 zones" (hearing before Council to
be set for 12/6/65). No action taker_ by Council.
Notice was further given thgt the Planning Commission,
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by Resolution No. 570 (Planning Commission initiated)
recommended amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the
Municipal Code relating to provision for increased park-
ing requirements for R-2 useshearing before Council to
be set for 12/6/65). No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption amending Sec. 5210.7 of the Municipal Code
relating to rubbish and/or garbage collection fees
(held over from the 11/1/65 meeting).
P.C. Res. #566
grntd. Var. (Case
V-143 Manuel Nino)
P.C. Res -#567
grnted. CUP (Case
C -55 -Geo. Matson)
P.C. Res. #568
recomm. amend. to
zoning chptr. re:
Drive -In Business
& Auto. Ser. Stat.
P.C. Res. #569
recomm. amend. to
zoning chptr. re:
distances bet.
bldgs. in R-1, R-2
& R-3 zones
P.C. Res. #570
recomm. amend. in
zoning chptr. re:
increased prkg.
spaces for R-2
uses
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Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to hold over until the 12/6,!65
meeting.
The City Clerk informed Council that the Atcheson Topeka Escrow instruction
& Santa Fe Railroad had signed escrow instructions for the re: Purchase of
purchase of property by the City, and that a Resolution for City propty. by
accepting the Grant Deed will be presented at the 12/6/65 AT&SF R.R.
meeting.
The City Attorney discussed the widening of Todd Avenue and
condemnation of part of the land the City is taking from
Mr. Jeffreys in the proceedings (City of Azusa vs. Oscar
Jeffreys et al). Mr. Jeffreys has indicated he will settle
for $200 and has signed a stipulation to this effect.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized
to settle with Mr. Jeffreys for $200.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro. rdg.
amending the Municipal Code re: bicycle licensing. Ord. amend. M.C.
re: bicycle
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading licensing
U an Ordinance entitled:
d AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO BICYCLES.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
,An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro, rdg.
rezoning 4 parcels to C-2 and 1 parcel to R -3c, on property Ord. rezoning
south of First Street. (P.C. initiated - Case Z-130). 5 parcels (Case
Z-130 - P.C.
Councilman Mc Lees offered for introductory first reading initiated)
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY. (Z-130)
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for
introductory first
reading,
1st.
intro. rdg.
amending Section 5128.1 of the
Municipal Code re:
Swap
Ord.
amend. M.C.
Meets and definition of same.
re:
Swap Meets
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 6128.1 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SWAP MEETS.
,Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro. rdg.
amending the definition of "Transient" in Section 6401.3 Ord. amend Sec.
cf the Municipal Code re: Room Tax Provisions. 6401.3 of M.C.
re: Room Tax
Councilman Mc Lees offered for introductory first reading Provisions
an Ordinance entitled:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1965
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSIENT" AS CONTAINED IN
THE ROOM TAX PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 Rubio,
and unanimously carried to
seconded by Councilman Cooney
receive and file.
A Resolution was presented, adopting an ametment to the
Circulation Element of the General Plan of Azusa.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE
AZUSA GENERAL PLAN.
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QM Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
'C Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Monthly Reports
Res. #4928 re:
amendment to the
Circulation
Element of the
Genrl. Pln. of Az.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4928.
The City Administrator submitted a request from the Azusa Permission grntd.
alley Water Company to serve water at the car wash on the for Az. Valley Wtr
S. corner of Azusa Avenue, north of Arrow Highway Co. to serve water
(Hershon). to car wash
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to
Azusa Valley Water Company on condition, that we receive
a written statement, that they will not contest parallel
service by the City in areas served by their company, and
that granting of this permission will not prejudice rights
of City to serve W.S. Azusa Avenue or elsewhere.
A request was received from the Police Chief for an
Ordinance permitting the removal of vehicles parked in
violation of the regulations, per Sec. 22652)d) of the
Vehicle Code.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
A request was received from the Police Chief for
permission for Sergeant Gil Trujillo to attend the
California Narcotics Officers Association Conference
and Training, December 1, 2 and 3, at Sacramento, with
reimbursement of accountable expenses.
oved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant permission.
Time of Adjournment: 11:34 p.m.
City Clerk�
Next Resolution #4929
Next Ordinance #859
These minutes created from Dorothy Roehrich's resumes
Req. frm. Pol.
Chief for Ord.
permitting removal
of veh. prkd. in
violation
Auth. for Sgt. G.
Trujillo to attnd.
Ca. Narcotics Off.
Assn. Conf. &
Training, 12/1-3,
Sacramento
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