HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 18, 1966 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CAL:rFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 18, 1956 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met In regular session
at the above time and place,
Mayor Memmeshe.imer called the meeting to order and led in Call to
the salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by the Rev. Wallace Carlson of Village Invocation
Covenant Church,
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilmen: None
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator
Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, City
Clerk Miller
With no corrections, the minutes of the adjourned meetings Apprvl, of
of June 28, 1966 and July 5, 1966, and the Council Actions Minutes 6/28
of the regular meeting of July 5, 1966 were approved as & 7/5>.
written. Cnel.Actions
of 7/5/66
The hour of 7.30 P.M. being the time set for a public Pub.Hearing
hearing on an appeal from the denial of a Variance by Appeal Var.
Planning Commission Resolution No, 619 (Case V -168j, as (Gomer)
applied for by I. G. Gomer, to permit construction of room
addition on property at 375 Scott Avenue, the Mayor declared
the hearing opened.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of
Notice of the Public Hearing, and stated that no written
'communications were received regarding the case.
Mr. Irvin G. Gomer, 375 Scott Avenue, appeared before Council
and stated that construction was begun on the addition by
himself, without employing a contractor, and stated that he
was ignorant of the need to obtain a permit of any kind.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the Variance be granted as petitioned
by Mr. Gomer and authorizing the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution, and further authorizing the Building
Department to issue the necessary permit upon adoption of the
Resolution.
The consideration of the award of the bid for the construc- Bid Award
tion of Todd Avenue from Foothill Blvd, to Sierra Madre Const..Todd
Avenue, Project No. 399, was brought before Council, having Ave.
been deferred from the meetings of June 20, and July 5, 1966, (deferred)
Following discussion, it was
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to authorize the City Engineer to contact
the P.U.C. in San Francisco, requesting an answer by Tuesday,
July 19th, regarding the status of the proposed railroad
crossing across Todd Avenue and regarding their decision for
an extension of time for the completion of the construction.
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Moved by Counci.1man Rubio, seconded by ,'o.:r,c.ilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that action on rhe award of the bid be
continued to the adjourned meeting of July 19, 1966.
A communication was received from Louis Lasser, of Lewis
Shoes, Foothill Center, requesting a 15 -day extension to
August 6, 1966, for a going -out -of -business sale.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to grant the extension to August 6th
as requested,
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A communication was received from the San Gab.ri.e1 Valley
Symphony Association requesting City support for the
1966-67 Concert Season, such as has beer. accorded in past
years.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried, ::hat the City Attorney be authorized
to prepare the Agreement between the City and the San Gabriel
Valley Symphony Association for the .1966-67 season, and that
the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement, with pay-
ment to be made in the same manner as in past years.
A communication was received from Warren. Teasley submitting
his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission,
effective immediately.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the resignation of Warren
Teasley as a member of the Planning Commission be accepted,
and authorizing the preparation of a Certificate of Apprecia-
tion and Plaque be prepared commending Mr. Teasley for his
services.
Mayor Memmesheimer appointed Mr. Stephen A. Paul to fill
the vacancy as a member of the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment by the
Mayor of Stephen A. Paul as a member of the Planning Com-
mission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 1967.
Notice was given of an appeal from the denial of a Condi-
tional Use Permit, by Planning Commission Resolution
No. 616 (Case C-62), to allow a drive-in restaurant in a
C-2 zone; and to the denial of a Variance, by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 617 (Case V-170) to permit a
drive-in business on a C-2 lot having only 57' frontage,
at 237 South Azusa Avenue, as petitioned by V. Havener.
The City Clerk stated that a Public Hearing before Council
had been set for August 1, 1966.
No other action taken by Council on the above item.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raises and/or placing upon permanent
status for the following employees:
Robert Parkhurst
Albert Magana
Constance Grover
Michael San Miguel
William Michelli
Antoinette Skinner
Sherrill Schmidt
Fireman
Meter Rdr.-
Mtce.Man
Steno -Clerk
Sr.Eng.AIde
St.Mtee.Man
Steno -Clerk
Swtchbd.Opr.
Effective Date
Step 2 Perm. 8/17/66
Step 2 Perm. 8/21/66
Step 3
8/16/66
Step 3
8/16/66
Step 4
8/3/66
Step 5
8/20/66
Step 4
7/20/66
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Req.Extension
going -out -of
bus, sale
(Lewis Shoes)
Agrmnt. San
Gab.Valley
Symphony
Resig.
W. Teasley
Ping. Comm.
APpt.
S.A.Paul
P1ng.Comm.
Notice of
Appeal Cond.
Use Permit &
Variance
(V.Havener)
Step Raises
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that: the recommendations be approved.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Pe:rs.Bd,
with a request for members of the Personnel Board to appear members req.
before Council at the meeting of August 1, 1966 regarding appear bfore.
discussion of salary increase inequities, Cncl.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously carried requesting the Personnel Board to
submit a list summarizing the individual inequities for
review prior to the August lst meeting, and defer action
on the above request until August 1, 1966,
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Appt,
requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Geraldine G.McMinn
McMinn to the position of Stenographer -Clerk in the Personnel Steno-Clk.
Department,
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Mrs.
Geraldine McMinn as Stenographer -Clerk in the Personnel
Department, probationary, effective July 18, 1966.
Council requested that the Personnel Board submit minutes Pe.rs,Bd.
of their meetings more current. minutes
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Revised job
regarding revised position specifications, as to title specs. Pub.
and/or job duties, pertaining to the Public Works Depart- Wks.(deferred,
ment, recommended for approval and inclusion with the
respective salary and complement.
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Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that these new job classifications
and duties be referred to the Personnel Clerk for clarifi-
cation of differences in wordings of job classifications,
particularly as to section on Knowledge and Abilities, and
advise on each of the new classifications the name of the
former job it replaces or whether it is a new position.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending
Treas.Fin.
June 30, 1966, was presented to Council, showing Bank
Statement
Balances of all funds as of that date to be $1,295,070.04.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the Report be filed,
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
Res. 621
tion No. 621 (Case V-171), as petitioned by Miller Brewing
(V-171 -
Company, has granted a Variance to permit installation of
Miller Brewing
a revolving and flashing sign of approximately 1620 square
Co.)
feet in area to a height of 150± feet, which is in excess
of permitted 100 ft, height limit in an M-2 zone, on
property at 819 North Vernon Avenue.
No action was taken by Council on the above item.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Res. 622
Resolution No. 622 (Case V-:172), as petitioned by Jack (V-172 -
Thomma, has denied a Variance to allow a cattery (an M-1 J.Thomma)
use) in a C-3 zone, on property at 615 North San Gabriel Appeal rcvd.
Avenue.
Council was advised that an appeal has been received. The
Public Hearing on the appeal has been set for August 15, 1966.
No action was taken by Council.
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A request was received from Lucio Cruz for permission for Relocation
a relocation permit for removal of a single-family dwelling Permit
from 122 South Angeleno Avenue to 800 North Angeleno Avenue, (L.Cruz)
having been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Lucio Cruz, 225 Grandview Dr., appeared before Council
regarding his request.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that permission be granted for the reloca-
tion of the structure subject to the conditions imposed by the
Building Inspector and the conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission in its memo dated July 11, 1966.
A communication was received from the Planning Department re: Planning
regarding the position of Planning Director, requesting that Director
Council authorize the Personnel Office to readvertise the
position at the reviewed .rate.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried authorizing the Personnel Board to re -
advertise the position of Planning Director at the presently
established salary range.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried authorizing the readve.rtisement to
indicate possible hiring at higher than first step depending
on qualifications.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZTTSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (Z-135 - Warshawer)
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 No. 880.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PROHIBITING ASTROLOGY, CLAIRVOYANCE, CARD OR TEA READING,
FORTUNE TELLING, HYPNOTISM, PALMISTRY, SPIRITUAL .READINGS
AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney 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 No. 881.
Ord. #880
Zone Change
(Warshawer)
Ord. x}881
Prohibit
Astrology,etc.
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An Ordinance was presented for first reading relating to 1st Rdg.
distance between buildings in R-1, R-2 and R-3 .residential Ord. Dist.
zones. btwn. Bldgs.
Councilman Solem offered the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CLTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISTANCE
BETWEEN BUILDINGS IN ZONES R-1, R-2 and R-3.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented repealing Resolution No. 2983, Res. #5074
relating to the awarding of prizes for marksmanship to repealing
Police Officers. Res.#2983
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2983•
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 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. 5074.
'A request was made of Council to authorize payment of one-half Apprve.pyt.
expenses to League of California Cities Conference at San z expenses
Diego for City Attorney Williams. Atty. @
LCC Conf. .
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to authorize payment of one-half expenses
for City Attorney Williams' attendance at the League of
California Cities Conference.
A request was also made to authorize attendance of members
of Council and personnel who usually attend at League of
California Cities Conference with expenses paid as budgeted.
($175)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to authorize attendance of members of
Council and personnel who usually attend with payment of
expenses as budgeted.
The monthly reports from Boards, Commissions and Departments
were presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
The City Administrator was requested to submit a report
on the costs for all departments for the construction of
the restrooms at Pioneer Park.
A communication was received from the Police Chief .re-
questing a temporary Military Leave of Absence for a two
week period, July 31, 1966 to August 14,,1966 inclusive
for Probationary Police Officer Lee E. Carter.
Authorize
attndnce, at
LCC Conf. .
Mthly. Repts.
Req, report
cost of const.
Pioneer Park
Lv, of Absence
Pol.Offcr.
Carter
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission for the leave be
granted without pay for two weeks.
A communication was received from Wayne Loyd, Acting Promotnl.
Superintendent of Public Works, requesting confirmation Appt.
of the promotion of Leon Myers from Groundsman to proba- L,Myers
tionary Equipment Operator, effective July 19, 1966, having Equip.Opr,
successfully passed the promotional examination.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment as
requested,
A communication was received from Acting Superintendent of Appt,
Public Works requesting confirmation of the appointment of S,Jones
Samuel Jones as probationary Park Maintenance Man, effective Pk.Mntnce.
July 19, 1966. Man
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment as requested.
A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding Notice of
the Armstead Street, 1911 Act. Assessment District 1964-1, Completion
sidewalk construction, and re:onimending that Wayne Loyd, Armstead St.
as Superintendent of Streets, and the City Clerk sign the 1964-1
Notice of Completion and forward to the County Recorder,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that Wayne Loyd be appointed as
Acting Superintendent of Streets, and that Wayne Loyd be
disignated to sign as Superintendent of Streets for the
purpose of the Armstead Street, Assessment District No.
1964-1. Until an appointment is rade and for all other
purposes Wayne Loyd shall be Acting Superintendent of Streets.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by -Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to approve the Notice of Completion and
authorize the Superintendent of Streets to execute the docu-
ment and the City Clerk to attest.
A communication was received from the Atchison, Topeka and 3 Agrmnts.
Santa Fe Railway Company requesting the City to execute three A,T.&S.F.
proposed cost agreements covering the installation of up- crossing
graded crossing protection signals at Pasadena Avenue, signals
Alameda Avenue and Virginia Avenue, and also requesting a
certified copy of the Council minutes indicating the action
taken; the Agreements have been approved as to form by the
City Attorney,
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the three agreements and forward to the Railway
Company for completion together with a certified copy of the
minute action.
A communication was received from the County of Los Angeles, Community
'Department of Parks and Recreation, together with six copies Rec.
of the proposed agreement regarding the community recreation Agrmnt.
$rogram, which provides for payment from the County of
6,750,00 for three schools in the Azusa district unincor-
porated territory.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve,the Agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute,
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A communication was :received from rhe Azusa Police and
Fire Assoel.ati.on requestin author.lz.at:.on to have payroll
deduction of fifty cents (�.50) per, month per, member,
commencing the first pay period of August, 1966.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that permiss.i.on.be granted .for
payroll deduction of dues commencing the. first pay period
of August, :1966, with right of revocation at any time and
'on condition that; the Assoc.i.atIon provide Council with any
and all rules, regulations, by-laws and copies of all actions
taken by It.
A request was presented reconunerid i.ng that the Light and
Water Department be aut:hor,lzed to prepare the next -scary
specifications to be submitted .for approval for the wire,
cable and conduit for the Installation of the ballpark
lighting at; Memorial Park.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubto
and unanimously carried that the Light and Water Department
be authorized to prepare the necessary specifications for
the project.
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Req.payroll
ded, dues
P.D.& P.D.
Assoc.
Auth.;Ipecs
ballpark .Itg.
Memorial Pk.
A request was received from Mr. Lewis of the United States San Gabriel
Forest Service for the City's endorsement of a proposal to Wilderness
establish a San Gabriel Wilderness encompassing 36,137 acres
located .in the West Fork of the San Gabriel River.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried authorizing a letter be drafted to be
signed by the Mayor endorsing the wilderness area.
'A communication was :received from the City Administrator City Adm.
requesting permission to attend the 52nd Annual Conference attnd. City
of the International City Managers' Association in Phoenix, Mgr.Conf.
on October 23rd through 27th, with reimbursement of 10/23-27
accountable expenses.
A request was presented from Mr. Nick Zich.i.chi for use of Use of
the Xerox copy machine to reproduce 600 copies. Xerox denied.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the request be denied on advice
of the City Attorney that it is not legal to engage in
private enterprise.
Notice was made of the receipt of fuel cost from the gas So.Calif.
companies refund check from Southern California Edison Edison Co.
Company in the amount of $3,508.73. ck, r�vd.
A request was received from Acting Superintendent of Public Pay in lieu
Works Loyd for permission to receive vacation pay in lieu vartat,lon
of vacation days off, involving 16 working days earned (aefe^red)
vacation.
Action was deferred on the above request until the adjourned
meeting of July 19th in order for the City Administrator to
'check the Engineering Department for personnel qualified to
assume position during the vacation period.
A request was received from the Pollee Chief that authori- Req, auth.
zation be given for the preparation of an amendment of the amend M.C.
Municipal Code relating to the application and license fee dog license
for a dog license, recommending an increase of the fee fee
from $3.00 to $4.00.
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Moved by nouncilman Solem, seconded by Mayor Memmesheimer
and unanimously carried to luthorize the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance.
A communication was received from the Azusa City Employees Req. 2 days
Federal Credit Union requesting two days .leave with pay for .Leave w/pay
Dorothy Bruce, Treasurer -Manager, to attend an educational. D.Bruce
seminar to be held at Lake Arrowhead, July 21 and 22, 1966. ACEFCU
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted as
requested.
A request was presented by the City Administrator for City Adm.
vacation gime off July 20, 21 and 22, 1966, req.vacation
7/20,2.1,22
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that permission be granted as
requested.
A communication was received from Mr. Andrew J. Fink, Req, for
Head Safety and Disaster Services, for L. S. Hollinger, Cnty.persnl.
County (.h.ief Administrative Officer, requesting considera- in R.O.C.
tion for space allocations for County personnel in the
proposed Emergency Operating Center (EOC), and stating that
an estimated thirteen (.13) spaces would be required for
County staff.
Councilman Solem made note of the committee appointed to Com, mtg.
study the proposed sign ordinance and indicated that a propsd.sign
meeting of the committee would be called soon. Crd.
Mayou Memmesheimer advised Council that a request was Lv, of Absnc.
received from Councilman McLees for a leave of absence 60 days
for a period not to exceed 60 days from August 22, 1966, Cnclmn.McLees
in order to accompany Rev. and Mrs. Paroulek on a trip
to Europe.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to
Councilmen McLees for a leave of absence not to exceed
60 days as requested.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.#5075
Bills &
A RESOLUTION OF THE Q!Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Reqs.
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Coupcil:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 5075.
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and Mtg.Adjnd.
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, 7/19/66
July 19, 1966, at 8:00 P.M.
Time of adjournment: 10:15 P.M. Adjourn
Deputy City lerk�
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