HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 20, 1966 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1966
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
7:30 P.M.
Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and
led in the salute to the flag.
'Invocation was given by Rev. Roy W. Durnal of the Foot-
hill Park Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem,
Memmesheimer
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Absent: Councilman: Mc Lees
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator.
Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Super-
intendent of Light & Water Smith, City
Clerk Miller
Councilman Mc Lees entered meeting at 7:50 P.M.
The Minutes of the June 6, 1966 meeting were approved as
written.
A Resolution and Plaque were presented to Mr. James R
Brusnahan, commending him for his service to the City
in his former capacity as Superintendent of Public
Works.
Mayor Memmesheimer offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING JAMES R. BRUSNAHAN.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried that further reading be mived.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT.-
Councilmen:
Mc Lees
Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
and numbered 5056.
A Resolution was presented for furnishing and installing
31 Marbelite Street Light Standards in Hunsaker Tract
#25309.
Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN PROJECT FOR THE FURNISHING
AND INSTALLING OF STREET LIGHT STANDARDS CAN BE PER-
FORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR AND THE MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIED FURNISHED AT A LOWER PRICE IN THE OPEN MARKET AND
ORDERING THE PROJECT DONE IN THE MANNER STATED.
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:
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Cncl.McLees ent.
mtg.7:50 P.M.
Res -#5056
Res.& Plaque
to James R.
Brusnahan
Res. #5057
reinstalling
31 marbelite
street light
standards in
Hunsaker tract
#25309
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5057
Consideration of bids for the Construction of Todd Avenue
From Foothill Blvd. to Sierra $dre Avenue was continued
o the Council Meeting of 7/5b.
Cons.of Bids for
Construction of
Todd Ave.(�Cont'd
to 7/5/66)
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The hour of 7:30 p.m being the time set for continued public P.C.Res.#590
hearing on the appeal from granting of Variance by
Planning Commission Resolution #590, to permit construc-
tion of single-family residence on non -conforming lot
created by an illegal lot split of 2 lots, known as
1038 North Sunset Avenue. (Case V-149 - Sterling Savings
& Loan Assn.).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to dismiss the proceedings on the request of the petitioner.
appeal from
granting of Var.
(Sterling Say.&
Loan)Case V-140
dismiss proceed.
on req.of
petitioner
The hour of 7:30 p.m being the time set fcrpublic P.C.Res.#607
hearing on the recommended zone change from R -3a to C-2 Approve zone
on property 350' north of Arrow Highway on the west side chng.(Wm.
of Lark Ellen Avenue, a parcel 100' x 270' (Case Z-135 - Warshawer)
Planning Commission Resolution #607 - Wm. Warshawer).
Mr. Warshawer spoke in favor of C-2 zoning as a possible
restaurant and other stores. He stated that there is
sufficient parking available. A precise plan to be sub-
mitted.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to accept the recommendation, and to have the City
attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The hour of 7:30.p.m. also being the time set for protests
or objections against improvement of Aspan Avenue, between
1st and 3rd Streets, as described in Resolution of Inten-
tion #5036 (Assessment District #1965-1 - 1911 Act). -
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
OVERRULING PROTESTS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that further reading bewaived.
Res -#5058
Overruling
protests against
improvement of
Aspan Ave.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5058
Councilman Rubio presented the Resolution entitled: Res.#5059
Ordering work
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to be done on
ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON ASPAN AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE Aspan Ave.
WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 5036 (AD 1965-1).
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5059.
The consideration of Bid for furnishing labor, equipment
and material to reprocess and rejuvenate 100,000 sq. yards
of asphalt pavements, with Heater Remix with a report from
Committee.(Tabled from 6/6/66 meeting.)
Award Bid to
G.J.Payne for
labor,equp.& mat,
to reprocess &
rejuv.100,000 sq.
yds.w/heater re-
mix
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Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to raise from table.
The City Administrator read the report from the Committee
that consisted of the City Administrator, City Engineer
and Superintendent of Public Works.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the recommendation be accepted, and that G. J. Payne
be awarded the contract using Alternate No. 1.
Judge William M. Martin, of 1132 E. Vine Street wished to Judge Martin
address Council concerning aspects of Conditional Use re: CUP
Permit re: service station, on the southeast corner of service station
Azusa Avenue and Gladstone Street (Ott property), with (Ott property)
possible cesspool vs. sewer at this time.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City
Administrator work with Judge Martin and submit a study
and report at the 7/5/66 Council meeting.
Benjamin Haimes from the law offices of Morton J. Salsberg,
15720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 512, Encino, wished to address
Council concerning the Rainbow Angling Club.
The property is being handled by Cecil Arritola, Broker,
of 952 South Western, Los Angeles. Gibralter Savings
and Loan will fence in property to prevent nuisance, and
are requesting a two or three month period in which to
see what the new buyer decides to do, either raze or re-
build to Code.
Benjamin Haimes
addressed Cncl.
re:Rainbow
Angling Club
Councilman Rubio,
Chairman of the Sister
City Committee,
Report from
gave a report on
his visit to Zacatecas,
Mexico, June 3=6,
Cncl.Rubio re:
1966, and read a
Resolution presented to
the City from
visit to
its Sister City ,
Zacatecas.
Zacatecas
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to frame the Resolution for display.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
to authorize the Mayor the acknowledge the Resolution in
an appropriate letter to our Sister City.
Design of Plaque or Monument for Zacatecas Park.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for design or manner of obtaining an appropriate
design.
A request was submitted by Mary Stevens for a permit to en-
gage in the business of Spiritual Reader.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
that the application be denied.
A request was submitted by Lester Rosen Co., auctioneers,
for permit for 1 -day auction, 6/29/66 at 10:30 A.M., at
Bolek Corporation, 1000 Kirkwall Road. (Woodworking Plant).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to approve the permit for the
auction to be held 6/29/66 at Bolek Corporation.
Plaque or
Monument for
Zacatecas Park
Deny request for
permit to engage
in business of
Spiritual Reader
Approve req.for
1 day auction
6/29/66
(Bolek Corp)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 203 1966
Notices were received from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control of original applications for:
On -Sale Beer and Wine License , bona fide public earing
place, by Aldo & Rosemarie Formica (Aldolino's Italian
Restaurant, 659 East Arrow Highway).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
On -Sale Beer License by Vaughn R. Jones, for premises at
636 North Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending
May 31, 1966, was presented to Council, showing Bank
Balances of all funds as of that date to be $1,296,950.12.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Q It was brought to Council attention of the expiration
date of 6/3o/66 of terms of office for Boards and
Commissions.
Planning Commission - W. W. Kloepfer and C. Gutierrez.
Park and Recreation Commission - R. Pedroza (Council);
T. Oki (School District).
Library Board - Miss L. Trujillo
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to table the appointments to the
Budget Session Meeting.
The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation on
Step Raises and/or Permanent status for 9 employees:
ABC Notices
AldolinoIs
659 E.Arrow Hwy.
Vaughn R. Jones
636 N.Azusa Ave.
Treasurer's
Financial
Statement
Expiration date
of terms of
office for Board
and Commissions
(Tbld.to budget
session meeting)
Step Raises
Name
To Step
Effective
James Brewer
Fireman
Step 2,Perm.Stat.
7/10/66
Philip Holmes
Fireman
Perm.Stat.Step 2
7/04/66
Terry Kendrick
Fireman
Perm.Stat.,Step 2
7/02/66
Michael Mandichak
Fireman
Perm.Stat.,Step 2
7/10/66
Alvin Wilson
Fireman
Step 5
7/21/66
Donald McClain
Fireman
Step 4
7/01/66
Junice Robberstad
Util.Com.Clk.
Step 3
7/05/66
Lawrence Trujillo
Police Sgt.
Step 5
7/16/66
Marily Yost
Rec.Activ.Sup.
7/02/66
Moved by Councilman
Cooney, seconded
by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried
to accept
the recommendation
of
the Personnel Board.
A communication was
received from
the Personnel Board
on Re-election of
the re-election.of
Nicholas Zichichi
as a member of the
N.Zichichi to
Personnel Board, for
three years ending
6/30/69.
Personnel Bd.
Moved by Councilman
McLees, seconded
by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried
to receive
and file.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommended revision re: Res. #5060
amendment to Rule VI, Sec. 47, of Civil Service Rules and Amending Person-
Regulations.regarding "Acting Temporarily in Higher Clas- nel Rules & Reg.
sification or Position" pertaining to
Acting Temporar-
ily in higher
classification
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Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO ACTING TEMPORARILY
IN A HIGHER CLASSIFICATION.
'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 5060.
A letter was received from the Park and Recreation Ltr.of Commen-
Commission commending former Superintendent of Public dation to James
Works Brusnahan. R.Brusnahan,Supt
of P.W.
Q Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
b and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#611
Resolution No. 611 (Case V-163 - B. Hartunian), (Case V -163 -
granted a Variance with 7 conditions, to permit the B.Hartunian)
baling of newspapers, cardboard and corrugated paper granted
in an M-2 zone which is now prohibited under Ordinance
No. 874. No action taken by Council.
Notice was also received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#612
Resolution No. 612 (Case Z-136 - G. Reilly, J. Albert (Case Z-136 -
and R. Van Sittert), denied a zone change from R -lc to G.Reilly, J.
to C-2 on property at 867, 861 and 855 East First Street. Albert & R.Van
Appeal received and hearing before Council to be set Sittert)-denied
for 8/1/66. Hrg.set for
8/1/66
Notice was also received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#613
Resolution No. 613 (Case V-165 - John Boyle), granted (Case V-165 -
a Variance permitting a reduction in the distance between' John Boyle)
buildings from 10 ft. to 812 ft. No action taken by Council. granted
The Planning Commission recommended the relocation permit Approve.P.C.rec.
for removal of house and garage from 107 South San Gabriel
on the reloca-
Avenue, to 630 North Vernon Avenue ( G. Grigolla).
tion of house &
garage from 107
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
S.San Gab.to
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
630 N.Vernon Ave
the Planning Commission and approve the permit subject
(G.Grigolla)
to the Building Department requirements.
A proposed Resolution was submitted granting a Variance.
Res -#5061
(V-155 - S.W. Carr).
granting a Var.
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(V=155-J.W.Carr)
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled;
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE (V-155 - J.W.Carr).
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, Mem_mesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5061.
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A proposed Resolution was submitted denying a Conditional
Use Permit. (C-59 - Line)
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. (C -59 -Line).
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, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: McLees
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5062.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
to require underground utilities in subdivisions.
Councilman McLees read in full the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TO REQUIRE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN SUBDIVISIONS.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res -#5o62
denying a
CUP (C -59 -
Lin e)
Ord. #879
introductory
1st rdg.on Ord.
to require
underground
utilities in
subdivisions
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
'that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 879.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney Executive
and unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session.at Session
10:27 P.M.
Council reconvened at 11:17 P.M. Reconvene
The City Administrator submitted the monthly reports from Monthly Rpts.
Departments, Commissions and Boards.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator submitted the resignation of Fireman Resig.of Firemar
Michael E. Craig, effective 7/2/66 at 8:00 A.M. and requested Michael E.CraiE
authorization to appoint.a replacement from the current
eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously accepted to accept the resignation of
Michael E. Craig.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Jack Hunter be appointed to
fill the vacancy.
A report was submitted by the Committee appointed to submit
a report on the parking problems at the Post Office.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the report and to have
the City Administrator contact the Post Office.
Appt.Jack Hunter
Fireman
Rpt. on Post
Office Comm.re:
parking problem:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 203 1966
The City Administrator requested the approval of
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for demolition and removal of structures located on
Rainbow Angling Club property.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve specification and
to advertise for bids.
A communication was received from James R. Brusnahan,
Superintendent of Public Works on the Weed Abatement
charged to Ben Arrietta.
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It has been determined that the debris and trash that was
cleared from his lot had previously been placed there
from the property immediately to the south by the contrac-
tor who was working for the City of Azusa. The con-
tractor was under the impression that both properties
were under the same ownership.
Mw ed by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
That a warrant be prepared in the amount of $100. as
a refund to Mr. Ben Arrietta.
Councilman Cooney offered 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 McLees
Auth.appvl.of
spec.& auth.to
adv.for bids on
demolition of
Rainbow Angling
Club propty.
Refund of $100.
to Ben Arrietta
on Weed Abate-
ment Charge
Res.#5063
Claims &
Demands
'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Courc ilman Cooney, 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 5063.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to
Tuesday, June 21, 1966.
Time of adjournment: 11:28 P.M.
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City Clerk
These minutes created from notes of Jim Miller, City Clerk
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