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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - August 15, 1966 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and Call to Order led in the salute to the flag. 1 Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the Invocation First Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call Mc Lees, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Super- intendent of Light & Water, Smith, Deputy City Clerk Roehrich With no corrections or omissions offered, Minutes of the Min.of 8/1/66 t. August 1, 1966 Council Meeting were approved as written. Approved tt� The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg. re: Hearing re: Thomas Cattery. Thomas Cattery The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication. (Denied) Written protests were received from Cerami Corner, Inc., who felt variance allowance would decrease value of surrounding property); Mr. and Mrs. Ray Florence, P.O. Box 842, Hemet, California ,property owners in adjacent property stated they felt a cattery in a residential area not in the best interest of the City; and Lee J. ' Turner, a property owner in Block 38, against allowing a cattery in that area who also sent a copy of a clip- ping from the Los Angeles Times regarding a use variance to allow a cattery in a C-3 zone. Errol Cornell, of 16502 E. Newburgh Street, Azusa was present and stated he was interested in buying property and explained use to be made for breeding registered stock and also boarding cats when people go away. The number of cats would vary from 25 to 30 at a time. Mr. Carnell stated he did not realize that most of the property owners in the neighborhood protested the cattery as he was not invited to the Planning Commission hearing. Moved by Councilman Solem, 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 denied. Mr. G. V. Eisenhower and Stanley Tracht of Standard Oil Waiving of 20' Co., appeared before Council re: waiving 20' easement, easement south south side of Gladstone Street, east from Azusa Avenue, side of Gladsime at the south east corner of Azusa Avenue and Gladstone east from Azusa Street (Ott property), required under Conditional Use Ave./southeast ' Permit. corn.Azusa & Gladstone (Ott Mr. Tracht, Mrs. V. Ott, and Mr. John Ott appeared property) before Council. After lengthy discussion Council decided to take no action to waive condition of the No action to Conditional Use Permit. waive cond.of CUP U16 1 1 r CITY HAIL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Request for a three months leave -of -absence without pay was received from Mrs. G. Kearney, Account Clerk, due to necessity for surgery. Req.for lv-of- a.bsence (3 -mo.) T.Kearney AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 4104 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO DOG LICENSES. Moved by Councilman Solem that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio (Granted) and unanimously carried to grant the leave -of -absence for the specified time. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the vacancy be filled tempor- arily until the return of Mrs. G. Kearney. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Transfer for the transfer (Person -to -Person) of On -Sale Beer & Wine On -Sale Beer & (Public Premises) License from N. E. & Sarell Crosby to Wine to J.L. Lennon and R. C. Thompson (Town House - 112 E. Foot- J.L.Lennon & hill Blvd.) R.C.Thompson (Town House - Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by`Councilman Solem 112 E.Foothill) to receive and file. if? The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending Financial July 31, 1966, was presented to Council, showing Bank Statement balances of all funds as of that date to be $1,126,848.96. (Filed) Moved by Councilman Solem,. seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the report be filed. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Reso- Res.# 624 grntd lution No. 624 granted a Conditional Use Permit for a CUP for drive - drive -in business to be constructed in a C-2 zone, on in bus.in C-2 property at 831 South Lark Ellen Avenue. zone ' Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Reso- Res. #625 grntd lution No. 625 granted a Variance to permit the reduction Variance on red of a rear yard setback from 25' to 15' for the proposed of rear yard se' construction of a Roofed-pation, on property at 1126 N. back Soldano',Drive. The Personnel Board recommended Step Raises and/or Permanent Step Raises o: Status for nine (9) employees. Perm.Status 9 Employees Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board be approved. The Personnel Board also requested the confirmation of the Conf,Apptmt.of appointment of Mrs. Roseanne Burian, Steno -Clerk, pro- Mrs.Roseanne bationary, effective August 8, 1966. Burian Steno -Cl] eff.8/A/66 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Mrs. Burian. An Ordinance was introduced for second reading authorizing Ord.# 883 re: the amending of Section 4104 of the Azusa Municipal Code increase in dog relating to increasing the fee for dog licenses to $4.00 license fees to per dog. $4.00 Councilman Mc Lees offered for second reading the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 4104 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO DOG LICENSES. Moved by Councilman Solem that further reading be waived. 012 1 1 1 L CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF ORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried that the Ordinance be adopted. A Resolution was presented fixing the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 13 1966. Page 3 Res. #5087 fixing the amount of money nec.to be raise by taxation Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memme.sheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5087. A Resolution was presented fixing the rates of taxes and levying taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING'THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY ' TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1966 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem that further reading be waived. Res. #5G88 levying taxes for fiscal yr. beginning 7/1/6 Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried 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 5088. A Resolution was presented amending Resolution No. 4693 Res. #5089 by changing the classification schedules for certain chng.classif. positions in the Public Works Department. sched.for cer- tain positions Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution in Public Wks. entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFI- CATION SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried 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 5089. 31K 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Page 4 A Resolution was presented amending a portion of Exhibit Res. #5090 "A" of Resolution No. 4693 in the Fire Department by Amd.por.of Exh. Reducing one Engineer and by adding one Captain. "A"Res.#4693 re positions in Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution Fire Dept. entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THAT PORTION OF EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted by the following vote of Council: C' AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5090. A Resolution was presented amending Personnel Rules and Res. #5091 Regulations Resolution No. 3914 re: Meetings of the re: Mtgs. of Personnel Board. Personnel Bd. Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED 1 BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO MEETINGS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted by the ,following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5091. A Resolution was presented amending that portion of Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 4693 pertaining to the Accounting Res. #5092 Department. pertaining to Acctg. Dept. Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THAT PORTION OF EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Memmesheimer and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5092. A Resolution was presented denying an application for Res. #5093 a Variance and Conditional Use Permit (V. Havener) denying applica.l for Var.& CUP 320. 1 F� 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Page 5 Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. (V. HAVENER). ' 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 and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5093. A Resolution was presented denying a request for a Res. #5094 Change of Zone. (Z-136 - Reilly, Albert and Van Sittert). denying a req. for a chng.of U Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled: zone a (Z -136 -Reilly, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Albert & Van DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE. (Z-136 - Sittert) REILLY, ALBERT AND VAN SITTERT). 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 and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered 5094. Monthly reports were received from Departments, Boards and Commissions. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. A request was received for a leave -of -absence by Tony Contreras, from Police Reserves for August 1, 1966 through December 31, 1966. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to grant permission for leave -of - absence. Monthly Rpts. Grnt.Lv-of- Absence from Pol.Res.for 8/1/66-12/31/66 T.Contreras A request was received from the Police Chief to detail an Pol.Off.to attn Officer to attend Narcotics Training Session at Long Beach,Narcotics Train October 24, thru November 4, with accountable expenses and ing Session @ mileage. Long Beach, 10/24-11-4/66 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees w/accountable and unanimously carried that permission be granted for exp.& mileage mileage and lunches. A request for confirmation of promotional appointment of Confirm.Appts. Firemen Ronald Currington and William Franklin to Engineers,of Firemen probationary, at Step 4, effective September 1, 1966. R.Currington & Wm.Franklin to Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Eng., rob., and unanimously carried to confirm appointments as Step p, effec. requested and to fill current vacancies. 9/1/66 322_ J 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Page 6 A report was received by the City Administrator submitting B1dg.Insp.to new office hours for the Building Inspector. Building remain in Inspector to remain in office 4 hours daily. office 4 hrs. daily It was suggested agreement be reviewed by.attorney. It was recommended that new hours be done on a trial basis, and if acceptable, letter to be sent to County requesting new hours. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that letter be sent to County requesting 4 hours service for a 6 months trial period. A request was received to confirm appointment of R. Javine as Welder's Helper, probationary, Step 1, effective August 8, 1966. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the requested appointment be granted. Request approval of specifications and authorization for bid call on transformers for new construction at Azusa Square 'Shopping Center and American Cyanamid Company's new building. Superintendent of Light and Water Smith wanted to know if it was possible to purchase first two items without going to bid., ' City Attorney stated that the purchase of equipment would not have to be bidded if Council finds by majority that it is to the best interest and general welfare of the City. Council may adopt such a motion and then purchase items without formal bidding. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the specifications be approved. �J Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that it is to the public's best interest to waive a formal bid opening on all three items. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize purchase of these three items. It was'the recommendation of the City Engineer that the City accept sewer construction project No. 398, Foothill Blvd. and Rockvale Ave. (Aristo Construction Co.), and authorize for execution of Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Cooney, and unanimously carried that City Engineer be accepted. seconded by Councilman Rubio the recommendation of the A request was received by the City Engineer to accept construction of north half of 12th Street, Project No. 433 (Louis S. Lopez), and authorize execution of Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. A recommendation of City Engineer and Police Chief re; Vernon Avenue changes was received. a. Name Change to Vernon Place (northerly from 10th to 'llth Streets) Confirm appt. R.Javine as Welder's Helper prob.,Step 1 effec.8/8/66 Approve spec.& auth.purchase o: transformers fo: new constr.@ Az.Square & American Cyana- mid Notice of Compl. Project No. 398 Sewer Constru. (Aristo Const.C( Notice of Compl. Proj.No.433 no.half of 12th St.(Louis S. Lopez) Vernon Ave. chngs. (Approved) 324 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Page 7 b. One -Way northerly traffic on Vernon Place. c. Stop sign on 11th Street at Vernon Ave. d. Temporary barricading of Vernon Place, except to local residents. The City Engineer stated that since this communication was prepared he has since realized that Sierra Madre is designated as a through street, from the east exist- ing boundary to its westerly extension, and this should al- so receive a stop sign, designating it as a through street. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted and that the City Attorney prepare necessary documents on all items. The City Administrator submitted a request for Council i" clarification of salary for certain positions. (Police Officer- Special Investigator, Ray Davey re: salary increase.) G Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation pertain- ing to Special Investigator be referred to the Personnel Board and that duties and recommended salary be submitted by the Personnel Board to the Council at the earliest possible date. A report of Committe establishing a position of Director of Public Works. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the Administrator be con- tacted to get the figures pertaining to salaries, etc. and present them at the next Council meeting. A request was received from the City Administrator for clarification of overtime policy for employees above first level of supervision. Discussion followed pertaining to Wayne Loyd's request for time and one half rate for 8 hours of work performed in conjunction with sewer stoppage affecting operation of Reichhold Chemical, Inc. The company has assumed all liability for this extra work as it was their fault. They will reimburse City for Mr. Loyd's extra time. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that Mr. Loyd be paid overtime as approved by City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be directed to write communication to the Accounting Depart- ment, authorizing that no overtime be paid for employees above first level of supervision, unless authorized by City Administrator and approved by Council. Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare a revision of Resolution 4370, Paragraph H, Section 1 - " or compensatory time off". A request was received from the City Administrator for approval of specifications for purchase of lubrication equipment for City Garage, and authorization for bid call Personnel Bd. to submit rec. on duties & salary of Special -Invest. C.Adm.to submit rec.on duties & salary for pos. of Dir.of Pub. Wks. No overtime to be paid to Emp. above 1st level of supervision unless auth.by C.Adm.& Apprvd. by Council C.AttyAo pre- pare a revision of Res.4370, Par.H,Sec.l- "or compensatory time off" Appv.spec.for purc.of lubri- cation equip. 3213 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that specifications be approved. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Request approval of specifications for purchase of three Appv.specif. trucks for Public Works Department, and authorization for for purchase bid call. An additional amendment will be added to of 3 trucks specifications for the trade-in of one Chevrolet automobile and two dump trucks. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the specifications. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for the purchase of three trucks. A recommendation was received from the City Administrator C.Atty.to pre - that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a Resolu- pare Res.re: L� tion re: job classifications for positions in Public job class.for Works Department. pos.in Pub.Wks. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Attorney is to prepare the necessary Resolution. A report was submitted pertaining to the parking of trucks Rpt.on parking on streets. Also the definition of truck. of trucks on Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio streets and unanimously carried that the City Attorney, City Administrator and Police Chief be authorized to review this section of the code, and to answer the "definition of truck" and that City Administrator to obtain samples of ordinances from other cities. A Resolution was presented approving Agreement for electrical distribution facilities and energy between the City of Azusa and American Cyanamid Company. Councilman Solem offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY. Appv.Agrmt.for electrical dist. fac.American Cyanamid Co. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney ' and unanimously carried 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 5095. The recommendation for the reinstatement of Gregory Reinstatement Gutierez as Head Custodian in the Public Works Department of Gregory as of August 16, 1966 came before Council. Gutierez as Moved by Councilman Coone Head Custodian y, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees in Pub.Wks and unanimously carried that Gregory Gutierez be rein- 8/16/66 stated as Head Custodian. (Approved) 328 r 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966 It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the City purchase a corner monument for Zacatecas Park.. According to the drawing presented the suggested mosaic has the shield and the banner of the Lost Zacatecas. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the Engineer's recommendation be accepted and to proceed with the purchase up to the amount of $1,617.66. Councilman Mc Lees offered the following Resolution entitled: 1 �i Purch.of corner monument for Zacatecas Park Res. #5096 Claims & Demand 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 Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried 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 5096. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:45 P.M. City Clerk Next Ordinance No. 884 Next Resolution No -5097 MINUTES CREATED FROM DEPUTY CITY CLERK::` DOROTHY ROEHRICH'S NOTES 330 1 1 I� U