HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 19, 1966 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
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 Reverend Raymond Peters of Four-
square Gospel Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem,
Memmesheimer
Absent; Councilmen: McLees
Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Decker, City Adminis-
trator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick,
Superintendent of Light and Water Smith,
City Clerk Miller.
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions
of September 6, 1966 stand approved as written.
The City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in
his office for the purchase of wire and cable and conduit
for sports lighting at Memorial Park. Bid opening on
9-16-66 at 10:00 AM; one bid only was received with an
alternate bid, submitted by Howland Electric Wholesale
Company, E1 Monte of $8,865.78; alternate $7,476.58.
Superintended of Light and Water recommended that the bid
of $8,865.78 be accepted as it is a better grade of wire
than the alternate bid submitted by Howland.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendation
of Superintendent of Light & Water be accepted to award
bid to Howland Electric Wholesale Company for $8,865.78.
The City Clerk announced that bids had been opened in
his office on September 16, 1966 at 10:00 AM for the
furnishing and installing of automotive lubrication
equipment in the City Garage, Five bids were received
as follows:
Name of Bidder Amount
Grover Mfg, Co.: -Montebello 2,784,22
D & D Motor Parts,Inc.,Ontario 3,053,26
Lincolh Eng,, Los Angeles 3,104,95
Huddleston Equip,, Los Angeles 3,220.1+5
Alemite Co, of So.CA,Los Angeles 3,246.09
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call toward the contract
to the low Bidder, Grover Manufacturing Co., for $2,784.22
and that bid securities be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
A request was received from the Milton J. Wershow Co.,
auctioneers, for a one day auction (real estate) at
'Azusa Transfer Company, 920 West 10th St., Azusa on
October 26, 1966.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that permission be granted for one day
auction.
7:30 PM
Call to Order
Invocation
Appvl. Council
Actions 9-6-66
meeting
Bids for purch.
of wire & cable
(Memorial Pk)
Bids for furn,
& install, auto
lubrican equip.
Req, for one
day auction on
10-26-66
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
A request was received from Mr S. Naso for Councilman
to act as judge at their Talent Contest to be held at
2:00 PM at the Eagles Hall.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that City Clerk advise Mr. Naso
that two members of Council will be available for this
assignment; Mayor Memmesheimer and Councilman Solem.
Authorization to sign Insurance Adjustment Release in
the amount of $52.23 was requested of Council. Damage
was done to reflector post
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to authorize execution of Release,
after approval by City Attorney.
Formal Notice to Local Agncy Formation Commission by
Council was discussed so that an extention of time be
granted on Annexation #62. (Inhabited) -
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the City Clerk write to L.A.
F.Comm., requesting an extension of one year from 11-24-65
for completion of proceedings of proposed Southerly Annexa-
tion District #62 - Inhabited, advising that there has
been an unfortunate delay.
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Req. for Council
man attnd Taleni
Cont. as Judge
Ins.Adj.Release
for damage to
reflector post
LAFCOM re:
ext. of time
Annex. #62
Two communications were received regarding the Teen Post Comms. re:
on Azusa Avenue from the Azusa High School PTA andfrom Teen Post
Mrs. McGahey, asking for support of the Teen Post as well
as some other interests for the children who loiter about
the streets.
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman Rubio seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that City Administrator and City
Attorney study possibility of work projects for Teen Post
members, such as part time work for the City in the area
of cleaning parkways in the Street Departmentand other
related work.. It was also suggested and moved that copies
of the letters received by Council be sent to the Director
of the Teen Post .
A letter was received from the Division of Highways re: Workshop -Scenic
A workshop session on Scenic Highways to be held on Highways 10-4-66
October 4, 1966 in the Los Angeles Police Building Audi-
troium, 150 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, starting at
9:00 AM. The purpose of this workshop is to review and
discuss procedures for declaring Official State or County
Scenic Highways. Also a booklet on this is available, at
no cost, mailed on request.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Mr. Jenkins, Acting Assistant
City Engineer be authorized to attned; also Beautification
Committee should be invited to attend; Chairman and members;
and that a report be made and submitted to Council. The
Recreation Director and Planning Commissioner also to attend.
The City Clerk to write and request 15 or 20 booklets in
advance of the workshop for distribution to the various
people planning to attend the workshop.
A Resolution from the City of Santa Maria was received Field Act Resp
for Council consideration with regard to the Field Act from Snt.Maria.
on school buildings, asking that Council also adopt a
Resolution and take action similar to theirs.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, Seconded by Councilman Solem
and ..unanimously carried that City Attorney prepare similar
Resolution to be presented at the October 3, 1966 meeting.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,: SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
The tabled item regarding comparison cost analysis
re: Director of Public Works classification from 9-6-66
meeting was discussed.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
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Tabled Item
salary Dir. of
Pub. Works
The City Administrator presented a letter with salary
' ranges for. the various classifications within the Public
Works Department and Engineering Department, with added
duties for some classifications.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to accept Mayor's recommendation
to appoint City Engineer as Acting Director of Public Works
for a six month trial period without change in classification
or salary and that City Attorney prepare necessary Resolution.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that Personnel Board recommendation of
8-16-66 be accepted re: salary of Assistant City Engineer
at Range 29 and City Attorney prepare necessary Resolution.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Personnel Board advertise
for Assistant City Engineer at Range 29 with hydraulic
experience desired.
The City Treasurer submitted for Council consieration
the monthly Financial Statement showing a balance as
of August 31, 1966 of $1,102,656.63.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Cooney and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Reso-
lution denied zone change petitions to rezone property., -
at 214 -216 - and 222 N. Vernon Avenue from R -lc to C-2
(Case Z-137 H. H. & Lupe Hirota, Howard & E. Johnson
and Manuel Noriega). Appeal received and hearing before
Council to be set by City Clerk.
Fin. Statement
City Treas.
P.C.Res.#629
deny zone chng
(Case Z-137)
Hearing on appeal now set for November 7, 1966.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#630
tion No. 630 granted a Variance to permit reduction of grtg. Var.
one foot in the required distance between residence and .(Case V-177)
detached garage on property at 1131 N. Angeleno Ave.
(Case V-177 - Orland Kilmer).
No Action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by P.C. Res. #631
Resolution No. 631 granted a Variance to permit 54.3% lot grant Var.
coverage on an R-3 lot, which 4.3% in excess of allowable (V-17 )
lot coverage, on property at 331 N. Alameda Ave. (Case
V-178 - Rafael Munoz).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was received from the Board of Supervisors re:
Public Hearing to be held by them at 9:30 AM on October
6, 1966 on Zoning Case No. 5128-(1), Irwindale District
No. 35, being petition of Crist Schepp for Change of Zone
from A-1 to C-2 affecting property located on the north
side of Arrow Highway, 160' east of Clydebank Ave., with
a frontage of 300' and depth of 1101.
Pub. Hrg. (Count
on zone change
from A-1 to C-2
(Arrow Hwy -
Clydebank)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Planning
Commission that City Clerk be directed to write Clerk of
Board of Supervisors that proposed zoning is compatible
with Gemeral Plan of City and in keeping with zoning in area.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 632, (Planning Commission initiated),
initiated a hearing for amendment to Municipal Code re:
Section 9230.40, subsection (1) and (m), and adding
further subsections pertaining to fences.
No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 633 recommended a change of zone from "P" to
"C-3" on lots 25 to 42, Block 21, Map of Azusa (Case
Z-139, Olson, Porchia, Camacho, Molduf, Feldstein, Cortez,
and Chavez). Hearing before Council set for October 3,
1966.
Hearing set for October 3, 1966 and due to this Councilman
Solem suggested that Council be supplied with all informa-
tion and data concerning hearings before Council hearing
and as soon as possible after Planning Commission Hearing,
in order to be better informed. City Engineer to check with
City Attorney re: vacation of alley and advise Council.
The City Attorneypreseted for adoption and second reading
an Ordiance amending Section 3200.42 of the Azusa Munici-
pal Code re: night parking.
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P.C. Res.#632
init.hearing
to amendAMC
re: fences
P.C.Res,#633
Zone"change
from P to C-3
(Z-139)
Ord. 2nd read-
ing continued
to next mtg.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that City Attorney study possibility
of residents parking permit for parking their own trucks in
street overnight, in front of their own property.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that 2nd reading of Ordinance be
' continued to next meeting.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #884 re:
amending Section 3200.62 of the Municipal Code to provide Vernon 1 -way st.
that Vernon Place shall be a one-way street.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3200.62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE THAT VERNON PLACE SHALL BE A ONE-WAY STREET.
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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Coupcil:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered Ordinance 884.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #885 re:
' amending Section 3200.63 of Municipal Code to designate amend. AMC re:
the full length of -Sierra Madre Ave. as a through street. Sierra Madre as
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance a through street
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3200.63 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DESIGNATE THE FULL LENGTH OF SIERRA MADRE AVENUE AS A
THROUGH STREET.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Ordinance 885.
'A proposed Resolution was presented amending portion of Res. #5109
Exhibit A of Resolution #4693 re: Civil Engineering amend Res.4693
Assistants. rec Civ.Eng.Asst
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the 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 CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANTS.
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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McLees and numbered Resolution 5109.
A proposed Resolution waspresented amending Resolution #4693 Res. #5110 re:
by changing the classification schedule for Apprentice change class.
Lineman. schedule/App.
'Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Resolution Lineman
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULE FOR APPRENTICE LINEMAN.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen! McLees and numbered Resolution 5110.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments were Monthly Reports
presented for Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
letter of
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request was submitted from the
Boy Scout Troops
Req, frm Boy
'A and
for direct Council support of
theirjproject
Scouts to paint
of painting
house numbers on curbs in the
City.
numbers on curbs
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that City Administrator be autho-
rized to write a letter of authority "To Whom It May Concern"
stating that, by Council action, it has been determined that
painting of house numbers on all curbs is a necessity, etc.,
and that Boy Scout Troops be given copies of said letter.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
Recommendation by Cjty Engineer for Change Order of $200
for Project #398 - Foothill Blvd., and Rockvale Avenue
sewer (Aristo Construction Co.), due to addition al exca-
vation.
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Change Order of
$200 for nec.
excavation for
Project #398
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve City Engineer's
recommendation and change order of $200 to Aristo Construction
Company be authorized.
A proposed Resolution was presented approving Agreement Res. #5111 re:
for electrical distribution and energy (Boys Market - Agmt. w/Boys
575 E. Foothill Blvd.). Mkt. (energy)
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND BOY'S MARKET, INC.
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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McLeesand numbered Resolution 5111.
A proposed Resolution was presented approving Agreement
for electrical distribution and energy - B. Hartunian
(Western Disposal Company) 1017 W. Gladstone.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND B. HARTUNIAN
WESTERN DISPOSAL CO.).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded byCouncilman Rubio
that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered Resolution 5112.
A communication was received from the Azusa Police and
Fire Association requesting the appointment by Mayor of
Councilman and Personnel Board member to a Committee to
study Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code re: Police and Fire
services, as to length of probationary period and other
needed revisions.
Res. #5112 re:
Agmt. w/ B.
Hartunian (West.
Disp. Co.) elect
Req, for Comm.
to study Chapter
5 of AMC
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to approve appointment of Committee by -
Mayor of Glenn Bashore, Temporary Chairman, Robert Gray,
Sid Mulligan, Councilman Cooney, City AdministrAtor Foxworthy,
Assistant City Attorney Decker and representatives of the
Police and Fire Association and that they meet as early as
possible. City Administrator to inform members of their
appointments.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1966
A request for a business license by Johan's Massage Service
680 S. Azusa Avenue (Johan F. Rhemrev and Raymond Stalport)
was received for council action.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that permission be granted with
restriction that license be issued on condition that body
treatment to opposite sex is prohibited.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Attorney prepare necessary
Ordinance to include this restriction in the Municipal Code.
(similar to Ordinance used in West Covina)
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Bus. Lic, mass-
age service
630 S. Azusa
Request by SERS for contract between City and Coates, Herfurth
and England, Consulting Actuaries, for quadrennial Req, for contrac
actuarial valuation, with payment of $322 fee upon completionSers & City&
of valuation, Coates,Herfurth
* England
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem acuarial valuat.
and unanimously carried that Mayor be authorized to
execute Contract.
Report by City Administrator regarding contacts with pro- Repor by C.A. on
fessional Planning Consultants for purpose of obtaining amend. to Gen'l
proposals for revision or amendment to the General Plan, Plan
with recommendation that Committee be appointed to meet
with representatives of firms selected.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve Committee appointed by
the Mayor - Councilman Solem, Chairman, Councilman Cooney,
City Administrator Foxworhty, City Engineer Sandwick and
either Planning Committee Chairman or other member selected
by Planning Commission, to meet as soon as possible. City
Administrator to advise all members of appointments and
meeting times.
Councilman Cooney requested investigation of two cars appa- Inv, two cars
rently abandoned and now 15eing-vandalized and stripped, at apparently
Azusa Square property. City Administrator to write letter abandoned/Az
to Police Chief requesting possible investigation and Square
report.
The Mayor requested permission to attend National Safety
Congress at Chicao, October 23rd through the 28th, with
an advance of $450 accountable expenses.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that permission be
granted.
Councilman Rubio advised Council that Zacatecas Park
dedication has been set, tentatively for October 29t4
30th and 31st. No action by Council.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
the payment of warrants by the City.
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 Solem
that the'Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Mayor attnd
Nat.SafetyCongg,
10-23 to 10-28
Chicago
Zacatecas Park
dedication 10-29
10-30 and 10-31
Res. #5113
Claims & Demands
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 195 1966
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered Resolution 5113.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:30 PM
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City Clerk
Minutes created from notes of Deputy City Clerk Roehrich
(3-11-75)
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Adjourn
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