HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 6, 1965 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and
led in the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the
' First Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem,
Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilmen: None
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administra-
tor Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick,
Superintendent of Light & Water Smith,
City Clerk Miller
There being no corrections or additions, the Council
Actions of the meeting of November 15, 1965 were
approved as submitted.
AThe City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M., on Friday,
December 3, 1965, for the purchase of two (2) trucks
for the Light and Water Department. Present at bid
opening were Councilman Mc Lees, City Engineer Sandwick,
Superintendent of Light and Water Smith and City Clerk
Miller. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of
Proof of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids published
in the Azusa Herald November 21, 1965.
Three bids were received as follows:
Amount of Bid
Davies Chevrolet, Inc. $4,529.67
Ben Barclay Ford 45529.68
Russ Davis Ford 4,921.19
A communication was received from Superintendent of
Light and Water Smith with a recommendation that the
bid be awarded to the low bidder, Davies Chevrolet, Inc.
subject to compliance with specifications established by
the Light and Water Department.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Light and Water be accepted and bid
awarded to Davies Chevrolet, Inc., low bidder, in the
amount of $4,529.67, subject to compliance with specifi-
cations determined by the Superintendent of Light and
Water, and that bid bonds or checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for the Public
Hearing the Mayor declared the hearing open on the pro-
posed amendment to Article IX, Chapter 2 of the Munici-
pal Code relating to Drive -In Businesses permitted
under a Condithnal Use Permit, and recommended by the
Planning Commission per Planning Commission Resolution
No. 568.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub-
lication of Notice of the Public Hearing published in
the Azusa Herald November 21, 1965, together with the
analysis and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak
either in favor or in protest, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the hearing be
closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be accepted as set forth
in Planning Commission Resolution No. 568, and that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the nec-
essary Ordinance.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the time set for
the Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the
Municipal Code relating to the Distance Between
Buildings in the R-1. R-2, and R-3 zones, as recom-
mended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 569,
the Mayor declared the hearing opened.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Notice of the Public Hearing, together
with recommendation from the Planning Director.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak
either in favor or in protest to the proposed zone
change, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that the hearing be
closed.
Following discussion with the Planning Director
regarding the distance between garage and main
building in R-1 zone and the feasibility of further
study of this amendment, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to rescind the previous
motion to -=close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the public hearing
be continued to the meeting of December 20, 1965,
with a request for a report as to what restrictions,
if any, are required by the Building Code.
The hour of 7:30 P.M. also being the hour set for the
Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the Muni-
cipal Code relating to Provisions for Increased Park-
ing Requirements for R-2 uses, as set forth in Plan-
ning Commission Resolution No. 570, the Mayor declared
the hearing opened.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Notice of the Public Hearing, together
with the recommendation of the Planning Director.
' There being no communications received and no one in
the audience wishing to speak either in favor or in
protest to the proposed amendment, it was
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R-2 uses
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be accepted and the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary
Ordinance.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965 Page 3
Mrs. Donald J. DeCamara, 18214 Woodcroft Street,
appeared before Council relative to their applica-
tion for an On -Sale beer license, having been
referred to the Chief of Police at the November 1,
1965 meeting, and stated that a second hearing was
held before the Alcoholic Beverage Control, who
said, if the Chief of Police drops the protest, the
ABC will issue the license. Mrs. DeCamara reviewed
the past record of her husband and the history of
their residence in the area, and requested that
Council reconsider the matter.
Mr. Bill Fox. realtor, 604 North Azusa Avenue,
West Covina, addressed Council and stated that he
spoke to Police Chief Kendrick, who told him that
no further action on the withdrawal of the protest
would be taken until the matter was presented to
Council.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to the City Administrator and the Police
Chief for study and evaluation of conditions, with
authority to revoke the protest previously filed, if
in their opinion, they consider this is warranted.
A written protest was received from Mr. James G.
Aszman, 19826 Navilla Place, Covina, regarding a
charge of $7.50 for weeds cleared on Lots 33, 343
and the north 24 ft. of Lot 35, Block 77, Map of
Azusa. Mr. Aszman stated in the communication that
the property is completely asphalted, is used as a
used car lot, and that no signs were posted on the
property. A report from the Superintendent of Public
Works advised that considerable debris and some weeds
were removed from the rear of the lot and records
indicate that material was collected and hauled to
the dump. In checking further, it was determined that
the property had been properly posted, and the $7.50
charge is for the actual work of clean-up of debris.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the protest be
rejected.
A communication was received from Li'l Gabriel Cadet
Band Squadron #11, California Wing, Civil Air Patrol,
requesting permission to hold a fund-raising candy
sale by soliciting door-to-door, commencing December
6th and continuing until December 18th.
re:ABC license
@347 S.Irwindale
Ave.(DeCamara)
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that permission be
granted. It was suggested by Council that the
Squadron also be advised that any future requests be sub-
mitted in sufficient time for Council consideration and
action at a Council meeting prior to the intended date
of sale.
A communication was received from the Signal Hill City
Council, urging membership in the Independent Cities
of Los Angeles County with an invitation to attend
their next meeting of Independent Cities on December
15, 1965, in the Rodger Young Auditorium, at 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be directed
to the City Council of Signal Hill, thanking them for
their invitation and extending their regrets that
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965
Councilmen are unable to attend the meeting due to
previous commitments; also advise that they would
be pleased to attend another meeting in the future.
A communication was received from Mr. Robert A.
Elliott, secretary, B.P.O. Elks #2038, requesting
the loan of tables and chairs for their annual
' Christmas Charity Ball to be held at the Lodge
Hall on December 11, 1965, and inviting Council
members to attend.
After discussion regarding policy established by
Council that City equipment may not be loaned for
other than City use, the City Administrator informed
Council that the Recreation Department does not have
50 tables as requested.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Adminis-
trator be instructed to write a letter to the B.P.O.E.
Lodge #2038 informing them of Council policy regard-
ing use of City -owned property, advising them, there-
fore, that the request must be denied, and thanking
Gr1� them for their invitation, which will be accepted.by
any Councilman able to attend the event on December
11th.
A communication was received from the Azusa Chamber
of Commerce requesting the Mayor to issue a Procla-
mation declaring December 15, 1965, as "Jack Benny
Day in Azusa".
' After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the Proclamation as requested.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that a plaque be
prepared, making Jack Benny an honorary citizen of
Azusa.
A report was submitted by the Finance Committee and
City Administrator regarding an amendment to the
State Employees Retirement System program for safety
members by the addition of Section 21264 of the
Retirement Law relating to the safety members'
retirement benefit program.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that the City Adminis-
trator be authorized to proceed with a survey of the
safety member employees to determine the majority of
opinion, and report back to Council.
A letter of resignation from the Planning Commission
' was received from Mr. Robert Kesler, dated November
1T, 1965.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that Mr. Kesler's
resignation be accepted with a letter to be sent to
Mr. Kesler, accepting the resignation with regret,
and expressing appreciation for his services; and
that a plaque be prepared and sent to him.
Mayor Memmesheimer offered the name of Mr. W. Wesley
Kloepfer, and Councilman Cooney submitted the name
of Mr. Cecil V. Romero as nominees to serve the
balance of Mr. Kesler's term, which expires June 30,
1966.
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Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the appointment of
a new member to the Planning Commission be held over
until the December 20th meeting for submission of
other nominees.
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic
' Beverage Control of a premises -to -premises transfer
of application of Veterans Club License and Caterers
Permit License by V.F.W. Azusa Post 8070, Inc., to
premises at 250 East 1st Street, with an approximate
completion date -in six months.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the Notice be
filed.
A communication was received from the Azusa City
Employees Association inviting the Councilmen and
t- their families to their Family Christmas Party to be
kj held at the Recreation Building on Saturday, December
V 185 1965, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., and also
requesting permission to use a City truck for Christ-
mas caroling on Saturday evening, December 18th.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that permission be
granted for the use of a Light and Water or Public
Works truck by the City Employees Association, as
requested, providing a qualified City employee is
driver.
' The City Clerk asked Council's wishes regarding send-
ing Christmas cards from the Council to cities listed
in the roster of the Los Angeles County Division of
the League and the Board of Supervisors.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: Mc Lees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The hour of 8:00 P.M. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on the vacation of a portion of First Street street vacation
from the westerly line of Lot 29, Subdivision #2, portion of 1st St.
Azusa Land and Water Co., westerly for 950.03 ft., the
hearing was declared opened by the Mayor.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Resolution No. 4920, declaring intention
to vacate and setting the date of hearing and also
the Affidavit of Superintendent of Public Works,
stating that posting of said Resolution of Intention
was completed on November 4, 1965, according to law.
The City Clerk stated that no communications were
' received.
The City Engineer informed Council that, after inves-
tigation, the Engineering Department has found it
would be in the best interests of the City to proceed
with this street vacation as the portion of the street
described in the Resolution of Intention is unnecessary
for public street purposes.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the hearing be
closed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of
a certain portion of First Street for a distance of
950.03 ft.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF FIRST
STREET.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
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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 No. 4933.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 571 (Case C-56) has granted a Conditional
Use Permit to permit the continuance of an auto wreck-
ing yard at 1160 West Gladstone Street, as requested
by William Zellers.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the notice be filed.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 572, has approved the Tentative Tract
Map #21464, with conditions, which was filed by
Kenneth and Kathleen Barnard, Cecilia Phipps, and
Martin and Jacklyn Burns.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 573, has initiated zoning hearings
on two parcels of property at 302 East 1st Street
from zone R -lc to zone C-2, and at 250 East 1st Street,
from zone R -3c to zone C-2.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 574, has initiated a hearing on an
amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code
relating to the deletion of "Auto Wrecking Yard' and
Junk Yard Establishments" from Section 9215.20
(M-2 - General Manufacturing Zone).
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the above notices covering
Planning Commission Resolutions numbered 572, 573, and
574 be filed.
' Mr. Harold M. Vallentine, 17469 East Sierra Madre
Avenue, appeared before Council regarding a set -back
requirement on property at 1125 West Gladstone Street.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLees to change one condition of Conditional Use
Permit by establishing building and frontage wall set-
back to 50 ft. from centerline of Gladstone Street
(instead of 55 ft.) Res. # 4934 adopted, granting
Conditonal Use Permit, subject to conditions imposed
by Planning and incorporating change in set back.
Mr. Costill, 12758 East End Avenue, Pomona, appeared
before Council regarding parking spaces required
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, IECEMBER 6, 1965 Page 7
under Variance (V-142).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and carried. Councilman Rubio and the Mayor
voting no,_granting Variance as changed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Memmesheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 4935.
The proposed Ordinance, having had its first reading
at the meeting of October 18, 1965, amending Section
5210.7 of the Municipal Code relating to rubbish and/
or garbage collection fees was set aside and a revised
h Ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney and was
Qz introduced for first reading.
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:7 ing Ordinance entitled:
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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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Councilman Solem offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PER-
TAINING TO BICYCLES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 859.
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the follow-
ing 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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 860.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965 Page 8
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading the follow-
ing 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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
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 Ordinance No. 861.
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Councilman Mc Lees offered for second reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
d 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.I_.
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
Cooney that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
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 Ordinance No. 862.
A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Deed
executed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company for property purchased by the City
and generally described as: that portion of Lot 68,
Subdivision No. 2, Azusa Land and Water Company.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTINGA;GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees 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 ResolutLon No. 4936.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965 Page 9
An Ordinance was presented amending Section 3200.31
of the Municipal Code by the addition of a new
paragraph providing that when signs are posted
giving notice of removal of vehicles, any officer
mentioned in Section 22651 of the Vehicle Code may
remove said vehicle under the provisions prescribed.
Councilman Mc Lees offered for first reading the
following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE RE-
MOVAL OF VEHICLES PARKED IN VIOLATION OF PARKING
REGULATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
A Resolution was presented amending Resolution No.
4916, designating stop intersections, by the addition
a of subsection "ww""Motor Avenue at First Street.:
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Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4916 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
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 No. 4937.
A communication was received from the Chief of Police,
together with a letter of resignation effective Decem-
ber 4, 1965 from Lieutenant Paul E1 Sheehan, and
requesting Council confirm resignation and remove
the name from the payroll.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the resignation
be accepted.
A communication was received from the Chief of Police
recommending the confirmation of the appointment of
Richard Lara as Police Lieutenant, probationary,
' effective December 4, 1965, at Step 4, Range 26.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the appointment
be confirmed as recommended.
Presentation of Plans and Specifications for Garage
and Warehouse Building to be located in the City Yard
were submitted by City Engineer Sandwick with a recom-
mendation for approval of the plans and specifications
and authorization for the City Clerk to advertise for
bids.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the plans and specifications
be approved.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids, to be opened
' on January 14, 1966.
A communication was received from Mr. David Hermanson
requesting that the City construct a concrete cross
gutter and gutter at the northwest corner of Foothill
Blvd. and Lucky Avenue, together with a recommendation
of the City Engineer that the request for the construc-
tion be approved an an estimated cost of $650.00.
Moved by Councilman Cooney , seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the recommenda-
t- tion of the City Engineer be accepted and authoriza-
Z tion be given for the expenditure of $650.00 for the
in construction.
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A Resolution was presented approving an agreement for
supplying electrical energy for power and lighting
service between the B & B Heat Treating Co. located
at 752 North Loren Avenue, and the City.
Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
' APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACIL-
ITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND B. & B.
HEAT TREATING CO.
Moved by Councilman McLees,.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 No. 4938.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Light and Water, together with a letter from Mr. Ben H.
Davis, 208 North Azusa Avenue, requesting that an alley
light be installed at the rear of store parking lot,
estimated cost of installation $125.00.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that Superintendent of
Light and Water be authorized to install necessary
light at 208 North Azusa Avenue.
The proposed agreement with the Southern Pacific Com-
pany with respect to the opening of Todd Avenue,
Crossing No. 6TD-23.15, was presented for Council
consideration.
Following discussion, it was
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the item be tabled
to the meeting of December 20, 1965, and that the
City Attorney be authorized to contact the Southern
Pacific Company regarding a possible amendment to
paragraph 4 of the agreement relating to maintenance
costs, to abide with the determination at the Public
' Utilities Commission hearing in January, 1966.
Notice was given of the hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission regarding the Todd Avenue
crossing set for January 5 to 7, 1966.
No action was taken by Council.
The City Administrator reported on the informal propos-
als received for maintenance service for the Light and
Water Building.
t- Following discussion, it was
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Q Rubio and unanimously carried that the proposal of
Merchants Building Maintenance Service, 7132 North
San Gabriel Avenue, be accepted, at a charge of $218
a month, and the proper City official be authorized
to execute the Agreement.
Councilman Cooney offered the following 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 Cooney, 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 No. 4939.
A report and recommendations regarding Fish Canyon Road
conditions due to storm were submitted by the City
Engineer for study; further recommendations may be
submitted at the December 20, 1965 meeting.
The City Administrator submitted a report on necessary
emergency repairs at Well No. 3, with an estimated
cost of $3,350•
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the repairs be
made as recommended by the City Administrator.
A notice and list of inventory was received of an
auction to be held at Anaheim.
Moved by Councilman Rubio,seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that the City Admin-
istrator, City Equipment Mechanic and Superintendent
of Public Works be authorized to attend the auction
in Anaheim, to inspect and bid on Weaver Hoist
regarding purchase at reasonable cost.
A recommendation was received by the Committee on
the purchase of a street sweeper.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1965
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that the street sweeper
purchase be accepted and a purchase order be issued
for $10,460 to Conveyor Co. for a mobil.: sweeper .
The oral report on the abatement of the Rainbow Angling
Club tabled to after the sale of property scheduled
for December 20, 1965.
The City Administrator informed Council that at a
recent L.A.F. Commission hearing, Supervisor Bonelli
commended Azusa on its annexation program.
Regarding an inquiry from U.S.G.V.M.W.D. - Long Beach
case it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that they beinformed
that future correspondence and notices re: reimburse-
ment contract be sent to City Clerk's Office, with
copy of letter to be sent to Ed Taylor.
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x Councilman Jett from West Covina, sent an invitation
Q inviting Azusa to participate in formation of Committee
Q of Councilmen to discuss and investigate methods of
combating pornography. Councilman Mc Lees and Mrs.
McLees to attend.
Area "D`:' Civil Defense and Disaster Board meeting,
December 9, 1965 at 7:30 p.m., Glendora Country Club.
Mayor and City Administrator to attend.
' Notice of E.S.G.V.P.C. meeting, on December 9, 1965,
Covina Bowl. Councilman and Mrs. Solem to attend.
Notice was received of the dedication of firing range
at Wayside Honor Rancho, December 15, 1965 at 11:00 a.m.
invitation from Sheriff Pitchess.
Due to the conflict with Jack Benny Day, Council to
send regrets.
Time of Adjournment: 10,:'56 p.m.
City Clerk
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