HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 4, 1966 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 43 1966 7:30 PM
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 Reverend Frank F. Mason of the Invocation
First Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator
Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Super-
intendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk
Miller.
Council Actions of meeting of March 21, 1966 were submitted Appv11 Council
for Council approval, and were approved as written. Action 3-21-66
meeting
Bid Opening - 7:30 PM for construction of sidewalks Bids for constr,
on Armstead Street between Citrus and Galanto Avenues. of sidewalkson
(1911 Actl- Assessment District No. 1964-1). Armstead St.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to refer to City:Attorney for study.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to continue to meeting of 4-18-66.
Consideration of bids on 75,000 gallons premium grade Bids for gaso-
gasoline, with bidders as follows: line
Bidder Total Price Bid per Gallon
Richfield;0il Corp. 0.2080
Shell Oil!Co. SO.2308
Signal Oil Co. $0.2201
Standard Oil Co. SO.2151
Tidewater ''Oil Co. $0.2310
Texaco Inc. $0.2100
Humble Oil Co. No Bid
It was the recommendation of the City Administrator that
the low bid of Richfield Oil Corporation be accepted and
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement form.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that the recommendation
be accepted.
The hour of 7:30 pm being the time set for the continued Pub. Hrg, re:
Public Hearing on amendment to Section 9230.70 of the Sign Ordinance
Municipal ',Code, entitled "Signs" (P.C. Res. #588 - P.C.
initiated), the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to continue hearing to 5-16`-66
meeting at 7:30 PM.
The hour of 7:30 pm being the time set for the continued
Public Hearing on appeal from granting of a Variance by P
Resolution #590, to permit construction of single-family
residence on non -conforming lot created by an illegal lot
split of 2 lots known as 1038 N. Sunset Ave. ,(Case V-149
Sterling Savings & Loan Association), the Mayor declared
the hearing open.
Pub. Hrg. re:
C. Var. Case V-149
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to continue hearing to 4-18-66 meeting.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg. re:
Hearing to consider revocation of Business License issued revocation bus.
to Arthur V. Gomez, dba Art's Auto Wrecking, for the lic. A. Gomez
operation of an auto dismantling business at 1125 W. dba Art's Auto
Gladstone Street, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Wrecking
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem,
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to the
4-18-66 meeting.
The tabled items regarding recommendation by Planning
Commission for street name changes in Azusa..(from 2-21-66
meeting),'remained tabled.
A request was received from the St. Frances of Rome School
to use City owned booths, approximately 15, and any out-
door games that would be available at the Parents Club annu-
al picnic on 5-15-66.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the request be referred to the
Parks & Recreation Commission, with the provision that a
reasonable deposit be required to guarantee safe return of
City owned property upon favorable action by the Commission.
A communication was received from Anthony M. Ortuno with
regard to turn -over of Police Department personnel.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that City Administrator be directed
to responito Mr. Ortuno's communication.
An invoice was received for payment of dues to SCAG in the
amount of,$406.14.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment*
Tabled Item
Req. frm St.
Frances of Rome
to use city
booths at picnic
on 5-15-66
Comm. A.Ortuno
Police turn
over
SCAG dues
A communication was received from Clarence E. Chiapuzio Comm. frm C.
dba Best Electric Company, 1605 W. Roosevelt St., with Chiapuzio re:
regard to install cross -walks and stop sings on Irwindale traffic probl.
Ave, and also to reduce speed limit. on IrwindaleAve.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize and direct a traffic
count be taken and that the situation be investigated by
the City Engineer and the Police Department and the report
of such traffic count and studies along with a recommenda-
tion by the City Engineer be submitted to Council at the
4-18-66 meeting.
A claim was received in the amount of $300 for damage
caused by alleged stoppage of sewer on Armstead Street,
property owned by Brooks Realty, 209 W. San Bernardino
Rd., Covina, Calif.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to refer the claim to the City's
insurance carrier.
A communication was received from the City of Duarte
regarding the de -annexation of triangular parcel to
Hunsaker Tract #20671.
Claim - Brooks
Realty, Covina
sewer damage
Duarte, re:
de -annexation of
tri. parcel in
Hunsaker tract
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the
necessary Resolution regarding de -annexation of the triangular
parcel in the Hunsaker Tract.
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A request was received from the Azusa Release Time, Req, for use
Christian Education Association, Azusa, for free use of of Az Aud. at
the City Auditorium on various dates for scheduled no cost by Az.
programs, both educational and inspirational. Release Time
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted with
the stipulation that minimum custodial costs be charged.
Notice was received of the annual meeting of the San San Gab.Valley
Gabriel Valley Protective Association, to be held on Mon- Protective Assn,
day, 4-11-66, at 2:00 PM with request for appointment mtg. 4-11-66
of proxy.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that appointment would be made
at the meeting.
A notice was received from the AlcoholicBeverage Control
of original application for On -sale Beer License by Joan
and Paul H. Edes (Chef Paul #2 - 251 S. Irwindale Ave.).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
ABC Notice
251 S. Irwindal(
(Chef Paul #2)
A notice was also received from the Alcoholic Beverage ABC Notice
Control of a Person -to -Person transfer application for 819 N. Vernon
beer manufacturer off -sale beer and wine license (beer (Brewery)
and wine importers), from General Brewing Corporation to
Miller Brewing Company, premises at 819 N. Vernon Avenue.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from the City of Los Angeles
for the City of Azusa to join with other cities in three
counties, Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura, for the purpose
of identifying, studying and developing solutions to
problems common to the jurisdictions and the interest of
the citizens residing therein through utilization of
professional and technical personnel now availabe to those
governmental units.
The City Attorney advised that the proposal simply stated
that varioussstaffs in three counties work together, there
would be no over-all supervision, no head, no governing body.
Discussion was held regarding theproposal and two of the
counties had declined to join and a number of cities had
also declined to join.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that Mr. Nowell's interest card be
sent back indicating no interest in his proposal.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 596 (Case V-154 - General Telephone Co.) granted a
Variance, with conditions, permitting reduction of the 14
required parking spaces to 'NO" Parking, and to waive the
limitation of number of person employed at any given time,
and waiving further the expansion of existing building as
required in Resolution #3862, dated 2-17-59, Section 3
paragraphs 1, 5, and , respectively,, on property at 606
N. Azusa, 'Lots 27, 2d, 29 and the northerly 15 feet of Lot
30, Block 36, Map of Azusa.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried that Council appeal from
granting of Variance with a hearing to be set in May, after
report from Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that P.C. Resolution #596 be
submitted to Planning Commission requesting clarification
of same.
Req. City join
Councilman
Nowell's Prop.
P.C. Res -#596
(Case V-154
General Tel.Co.
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Consideration of suggested underground utilities Ordinance Underground uti]
was discussed. Ord.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to continue to 5-2-66 meeting for
further study.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending
Section 9206 of the Azusa Municipal Code defining auto
'wrecking yards and junk yards.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9206 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE DEFINING AUTO WRECKING YARDS AND JUNK YARDS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Ord. #874 re
Auto Wreck. Yds,
AYES: -Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 874.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #875 re:
amending the Municipal Code to rezone property at 134 W. rezone to C-3
Foothill Blvd. to C-3 (Standard Oil Co., et al). 134 W. Foothill
'Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY. (Z-134 - Standard Oil Co., et al.)
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 875.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #876 re:
amending Section 6118 of the Municipal Code regarding Bus. Lic. Fee
business license fee for taxicabs or vehicles for hire. for taxicabs
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 6118 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPA: CODE RELATING
TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR TAXICABS OR VEHICLES FOR HIRE.
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 876.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1966
A proposed Resolution was presented ordering the canvass
of the Municipal Election to be held on 4-12-66, to be
made by the City Clerk.
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 19663 TO BE
MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Res. #5005 re:
canvass of Mun.
election to be
held 4-12-66
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 5005.
An Ordinance was presented for first introductory reading
amending Section 3200.31 of the Municipal Code relating
to parking regulations.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINACE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING
REGULATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented repealing Resolution
No. 4975 relating to the acquisition of certain property
for street purposes (Cerritos Avenue).
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4975.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
1st rdg. Ord.
re: traffic
parking control
Res. #5006
repealing Res.
#4975
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 5006.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City
'Administramr be authorized to proceed with application to
P.U.0 for crossing in conjunction with proposed alternate
alignment of Cerritos Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer consider other
crossing possibilities in case P.U.C. does not approve
application,.
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A proposed Resolution was presented requiring the acqusi-
tion of certain property for street purposes - Cerritos
Avenue.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY,REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
'STREET PURPOSES - CERRITOS AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res. ##5007 re:
acquisition of
cert.prop. for
street purposes
(Cerritos Ave.)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, 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 5007.
A request was received from the Police Chief for approval Specs. & bids
of specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for 5 patrol
for replacement of five (5) police patrol units. units
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approved the specifications
as submitted.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
ani unanimously carried that bids for five patrol units
be advertised.
'A Legislative Bulletin from the League of California Cities Bull. from LCC
was presented for Council information regarding AB 128 re: AB 128 -
which has to do with retirement for safety members at age 50 yr retirement
50 rather than 55, for pol. offs.
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that a communication be directed to
the Assembly Committee on Civil Service and State Personnel
and to the Governor opposing AB 128.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of Comm. re: appvl
Light and Power with regard to recommended approval of of proposal by
proposal by Bechtel Corporation for engineering services Bechtel Corp. fol
for relocation of electric distribution facilities re: eng. servi. (Fool
Foothill Freeway. Hill Freeway)
Moved by Councilman McLees seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be
accepted and executed.
A proposed Grant Deed for 3 ft. utility easement in front Res. ##5008
of Lots 1 through 129, Tract ##25309 (Hunsaker), was util. easement
presented for Council consideration. (Hunsaker)
' Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN EASEMENT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF.
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 5008.
A suggested revision of the Civil Service Rules and Regu- Amerd . Civil
lations was presented to Council by the Superintendent Serv. R&R re:
of Light and Water Smith.
Mr. Smith suggested that Section 47 of the Rules and Regu-
lations be amended with regard to compensation of the next
higher rate for an employee working in that capacity, before
31 days, as stated in the Rules and Regulations. He also
suggested that in lieu of this that Council approve promoting
one 5th step Lineman from Range 23 to Range 24 as an emergency
temporary Working Foreman, effective immediately. This would
enable a split in the heavy gang crews and achieve more work.
He also suggested that the City establish the classification
of Working Foreman in the Light Department and hold an inter-
departmental examination for the men qualified to fill this
position.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the suggested change in the Civil
Service Rules and Regulations be submitted to the Personnel
Board for study and recommendation.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried by roll call, that the emergency
appointment of one 5th step Lineman from Range 23 to Range
'24 be authorized.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried by roll call that the City:icreate the
new classification of Working Foreman in the Light Department
and that the Personnel Board be authorized to hold testing
for same as soon as possible.
A letter of resignation was submitted by the Fire Chief from Resign.Fireman
Fireman James F. McMullen who accepted a position with J. McMullen
the Pasadena Fire Department; said resignation to be eff. 4-18-66.
effective April 18, 1966. Appt. of J. Jame
eff 4-18-66
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Fire Chief submitted the apppointment of Jesse James
as Fireman, Step 1, effective 4-18-66 at 8:00 AM, subject
to satisfactory passage of physical examination.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
Jesse James as probationary fireman.
A communication was received from the Associated Student Req, re: Student
'Body, Azusa High School, Mr. Marvin R. Stewart, Director Government Day
of Student Activites, requesting Student Government Day
on May 2, 1966 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:.00 p.m., with a
meeting with the City Council Members.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator direct
a response to Mr. Stewart inviting representatives of the
High School Student Body to participate in a Student
Government Day on May 2, 1966.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 41 1966
A communication was received.from Mayor Joe Finkbiner,
President, Foothill Freeway Association, requesting
Council's cooperation in requesting of the Board of
Supervisors an early meeting with all the cities of
the Foothill Freeway Association before the project is
placed in acute jeopardy.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a letter be forwarded to the
Board of Supervisors regarding early public hearing.
It was also suggested that a letter be directed to SCAG
in the same vein.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried by roll call authorizing Council
Members to attend the Maytime Band Revuev;with expenses
of $50.00 allowed.
Comm.. re:
Foothill Freeway
The City Clerkx-read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5009
the payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Dem.
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.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman
McLess 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 5009.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 11:32 PM
Adjourn
City Clerk
Next Resolution #5010
Next Ordinance # 877
Minutes created from notes of City Clerk James Miller, 3-3-75.
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