HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 17, 1966 - CC (2)CITY ]TALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 173 1966 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Azusa, Adj.to
scheduled for October 17, 1966, was adjourned for lack of 10/20/66
quorum until Thursday, October 20, 1966. for'lack
of quorum
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 203 1966 7:30 P.M.
le City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
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 Pastor T. A. Nickum of Seventh-Day
Adventist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees,
Memmesheimer
Absent: Councilman: Rubio
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Adminis-
trator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick,
Superintendent of Light and Water Smith,
Deputy City Clerk Roehrich
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that Councilman Rubio be excused from the
meeting due to illness.
ere being no corrections or addit�ons, the Minutes of the
eting of July 18, 1966, and the Council Actions of the
eting of October 3, 1966, stand approved as written.
Mayor Memmesheimer welcomed students from Azusa High School
and Bishop Amat High School.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Counc.Rubio
excused
Min -7/18/66
& Council
Actions
10/3/66 appvd.
H.S.st*dents
welcomed
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and Waiverb of
!manimously carried to file Waivers of Notice of adjourned Notice of
rPg,;ar meeting to October 20, 1966, which were signed by all adj.mtg.
Cuun;:i 1 members.
A communication was received from the Seventh-Day Adventist Req.by
Church, requesting permission to use caroling music and 7th -Day
song in the residential area of the City, between Nov. 26th Adventist
and Dec. 25th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Church re:
caroling fr.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem 11/26 to
and unanimously carried that the annual request be granted. 12/25
A written request was received from the M.dgewood Methodist Req.by
Church for use of the Civic Auditorium cn Dec. 163 1966, to Edgewood
present a Choir and Community Festival of Christmas Music, Meth.Church
if inclement weather prFyents use of the Band Shell. for use of
Aud.on 12/16
ed by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees in case of
unanimously carried that permission be granted under inclement
al Council policy, subject to the established fee of weather
$4.72 per hour, which covers overtime pay for custodian
needed for the time the Auditorium is in use.
A communication was received from the Business and Professional Rummage
Women's Club of Azusa, requesting permission to hold a rummage Sale by
sale on Nov. 4th and 5th, at 607 N. Azusa Ave., as a fund- B.& P.W.
raising project. Club on
11/4 & 5
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 205 1966 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried thnt permission be granted.
A letter of resignation from the Library Board of Trustees, Resig.
dated October 12, 1966, was submitted by Mrs. Isabel Way Mrs.I.W.
Thomson. Thompon
fr.Lib.Bd.
uoved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
nanimously carried that the resignation of Mrs. Thomson
rom the Library Board be accepted.
Mayor Memmesheimer requested that Council members submit names,
preferably of women, for replacement of vacancy on the
Library Board of Trustees, in order that an appointment may
be made at the 11/7/66 meeting.
A letter of resignation was received from Kathleen O'Brien, Resig.of
Library Clerk II, effective October 17, 1966. Mrs. K.
O'Brien,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees Lib.Clerk
and unanimously carried that the resignation of Mrs. O'Brien II,effect.
be accepted. 10/17/66
Notice was received from the State Transportation Agency One -day Conf.
of a one -day conference on Urban Transportation Planning, on Urban
to be held at the State Building Auditorium in L. A. on Transp.Plan.
October 26, 1966, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with no charge @State Bldgg
for registration and no formal meal arrangements provided. Aud.10/26/66
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that authorization be granted for
ttendance at this conference by any available Council
embers, City Engineer Sandwick and Planning Director Smith.
n invitation was received from the President of the Foothill
Freeway Association of its annual meeting on October 27th at
the Royal Tahitian Restaurant in Ontario, with dinner at
7:00 p.m. and advance registration requested at $5.00 each.
The principal purpose of the meeting is to encourage the
attendance of Republican and Democratic candidates for
State office and to educate these candidates about the need
for freeways, and particularly to.support the State Highway
Commission and the Division of Highways in their'rifforts to
continually improve the freeway system of the State.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that any Councilman or member of Planning
Commission be authorized to attend this meeting.
A communication was received from the City of Santa Monica
re: Cor unity Development Forum to be held at the Miramar
hotel in Santa Monica on November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., at $5.00 each for registration-lunc[icon tickets.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Planning
'rector Smith and any member of the Planning Commission.
statement was received from the, East San Gabriel Valley
Planning Committee for 1966-67 dues in the amount of $50.00,
with a request for the names and mailing addresses of the
Directors and Alternate Directors to the Committee, from
both the City Council and the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize payment of annual dues
of $50.00 to East San Gabriel Planning Committee.
Foothill
Frwy.Assn.
dinner mtg.
10/27/66 @
Tahitian
Restaurant
Community
Devcl.opment
Forum on
11/1 at
Santa Monica
Miramar Hotel
1966-67
dues for
ESGVPC
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966 Page 3
Mayor Memmesheimer recommended the appointment of Councilman Cooney as
Cooney as Director and Councilman Solem as•Alternate, and Dir.,Solem
that the Planning Commission submit names `_)f their represen- as Alt.to
tatives, as requested. ESGVPC
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the appointment by the
Mayor of Councilman Cooney as Director of the East San Gabriel
Valley Planning Committee, and Councilman Solem as Alternate,
with the Planning Commission to submit names of their Director
and Alternate.
Notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage ABC Notice
Control of application by F. T. and.I. B.Salse for person -to- 138 E.
person transfer of Off -Sale Beer and Wine License from K.V. Foothill
and L. M. Fox, for premises located at 138 East Foothill Blvd., Blvd.(Salse-
known as Frank's Market. Frank's
Moved by Councilman Cooney,seconded by Councilman Solem and Market)
unanimously carried to file Notice.
Notice was received
from the Department
of Alcoholic Beverage
ABC Notice
Control of original
application for On -Sale
Beer and Wine
650-652 S.
License (bona fide public eating place)
by J.J., R.R. and
Azusa Ave.
Teresa Rardall, for
premises located at
650-652 S. Azusa Ave.,
(Randall -
known as The Little
Red Hen.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
Little Red
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
Hen)
Moved by Councilman
Solem, seconded by
Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried
to file Notice.
NOES: Councilmen: None
A communication was received from the Local Agency Formation LAF Com.
Commission, granting the City an extension of an additional ext.to
ne year from November 24, 1966, for completion of proceed- 11/24/66
[equested.
ngs on inhabited Southerly Annexation District No. 62, as for comp.
of Annex.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and #62(inhab.)
unanimously carried that the communication be filed.
A request was received from Supervisor Bonelli of the L. A.
Res -#5123
County Board of Supervisors for the City to adopt a resolu-
endorsing
tion supporting Proeositions "A" (reorganization of 1913
Prop.A,B
County Charter) "B' (reorganization of Department of
AC"
& C on
Charities) and (appointment of Director of Personnel).
11/8/66
After discussion with the City Attorney as to his opinion,
ballot
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING PROPOSITIONS A, B AND C ON THE NOVEMBER -8, 1966, BALLOT.
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
the following vote of Council:
Iy
YES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, and numbered Resolution 5123.
Miss Yolanda Hernandez, 191 Cottonwood, San Ysidro, California,
appeared before Council and requested a waiver of the $250.
deposit required in order to obtain a demolition permit and
proceed with the demolition of the Substandard Structure
(Case #130) which she owns and which is located at 404J North
Alameda Avenue.
Request by
Miss Yolanda
Hernandez for
waiver of $25C
clean-up dep.
for demolitivr
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966
The City Administrator told Council that the date has not been
set for the hearing on this Substandard Structure. He also
Informed Council that the $250 deposit, which is required at
the time the demolition permit is obtained, is a guarantee
that the site will be cleaned after the structure is demolished.
After discussion,'during which Miss Hernandez stated the
'building could be demolished in a couple of weeks if she were
able to obtain the permit, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that the owner may obtain a demolition
permit upon payment of the fee of $25, and that payment of
the $250 clean-up deposit be postponed for sixty (60) days
if the structure is demolished within that time, and, if the
clean-up work has been satisfactorily completed, there will
be no need for payment of $250. deposit.
A request from Mrs. A. Clapp to abandon a utility easement in
that portion of Van Ness Avenue and/or Paramount Street,
vacated April, 1953, was continued to this meeting from the
October 3, 1966, meeting, in order that Superintendent of
Light and Water Smith could ascertain the location of the
City's water lines and that the City Administrator could
contact the Southern Counties Gas Co.
The City Administrator submitted a letter from the Southern
Counties Gas Company, dated October 13, 1966, which stated
they do not desire that this easement be vacated unless an
alternative easement is granted, as they want the right to
handle this line or relocation. A communication was received
,from Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, recommending that
the easement be retained until such time that arrangements can
be made to serve three houses owned by Azusa Rock Co.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that Mrs. Clapp be advised the City will
retain the easement unless she can make arrangements with
th,a Light and Water Department and with Southern Counties Gas
Co.
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Req.by Mrs.
Clapp for
abandonment
of utility
easement in
portion Van
Ness Ave.&/
or Paramount
St.vacated
4/53(cont.
fr.10/3/66
mtg.)
A request for adoption of a resolution supporting Proposition Req.for Res.
lA re: amending the State Constitution (continued from supporting
10/3/66 meeting), and a request from the County Assessor for Prop.l-A re:
an expression of opposition to Ballot Proposition "3" re: amending State
Open Space Conservation, were submitted for Council considera-„-'�Constitution,8
tion.
req.fr.County
Assessor for
After discussion of both Ballot Propositions, it was opposition to
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and Prop -3 re:OperSpace Conserve
unanimously carried that the communication re: Proposition tion
"3” be filed.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.#5124
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ENDORSING PROPOSITION 1-A ON THE
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
NOVEMBER 8,
endorsing
Prop.1-A on
1966,
BALLOT.
11/8 Ballot
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: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered 5124.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966 Page 5
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.634
No. 634 (Case V-179 - Monica MacDonald), granted a Variance granting Var.
(with condit:ions)to permit reduction of rear and side yard (MacDonald)
setbacks where a patio has been built to an existing garage,
on property at 217 Mason Street.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 635 (Case V-180 - Jean Keith), denied a
Variance to permit an addition to a home without providing
a two -car garage as required in Zoning Ordinance, Section
9230.51, on property at 539 E. 1st Street. An appeal has
been received and the City Clerk will set a date for public
Bearing before Council.
P.C. es.635
denying Var.
(Keith)
(appeal reed
& hrg.before
Council to
be set)
Notice was further
given
that the Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.636
Res. No.
636 (Case
V-181
- Investors Savings & Loan Association),ranting
Var.
granted
a Variance
(with
conditions) to permit reduction in
(Investors
the front
yard setback
from 25 feet to 15 feet, on property
Savings &
at 1569
Viewcrest
Drive.
Loan Assn.)
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
lution No. 6.7 (Case C-65 - Max Goldman), granted a Conditional
Use Permit (with conditions) to permit expansion of the
existing salvage yard, now located at 104 South Motor Avenue,
on Lots 43 and 44, Block 1, Tract 8507, located on Irwindale
Avenue.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 638 (Case C-66 - Alvin E. and Charles W.
Anderson), granted a Conditional Use Permit (with conditions)
to permit an addition to a non -conforming building on property
at 523 East 3rd Street.
' No action was taken by Council on the above items.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted to Council,
showing total Bank Balances as of September 30, 1966, to be
$15o68,124.67.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the Financial Statement be filed.
The City Attorney presented an Ordinance for second reading,
amending Section 3200.42 of the Municipal Code relating to
Night Parking, which reading had been continued from 10/3/66
meeting.
The City Administrator informed Council he had directed a
letter to the League of California Cities staff, requesting
information throughout the State.with regard to night parking
in other cities, Especially for parking of trucks on City
streets, but due to their work -load, a reply has not been
received as yet.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that second reading of Ordinance re:
'Night Parking be continued to 11/7/66 meeting.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNInTPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION
PROHIBITING BODI TREATMENTS TO THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
P.C.Res.637
granting Cond
Use Permit
(Goldman)
P.C.Res.638
granting Cond
Use Permit
(Anderson)
Treas.
Statement
Ord.amending
Sec.3200.42
of Mun.Code
re:Night Park
ing(2nd rdg.
cont.to
11/7/66 mtg.)
Ord.#886
amending
M.C.byy add.
Sec. 4239,
prohibiting
body treat-
ments to
opposite sex
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THiJfSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966
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: Cooney,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Rubio and numbered
Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
Ordinance 886.
Councilman McLees offered for second reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CRRTAIN PROPERTY
(Z-139 - Olson, et al.) - Von's Markpt lroj:ct.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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: Cooney,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio
Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
and numbered Ordinance 887.
A Resolution was presented amending Resolution No. 4693
by substituting classification schedules for Assistant City
Engineer and Special Services Officer, and deleting from
Police Department complement the position of 1 Police Officer
(assigned as Special Investigator)at Range 21, and adding 1
Special Services Officer at Range 20 to Exibit A.
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING OR ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS AND AMENDING EXHIBIT A ATTACHED
THERETO.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried.that further reading be waived.
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: Cooney,
NOES: Councilmen: Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio
McLees, Memmesheimer
and numbered Resolution 5125.
A Resolution was presented granting a Variance to permit a
television rental business within one room of an apartment
located at 231 North San Gabriel Avenue, provided there is
sufficient and adequate off-street parking for all combined
uses, including the said use, conducted on said premises or
in accordance with any parking variance that may be obtained
relating thereto.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE. ( V-175 - Abramowitz)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
+btrat"the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
Ord .#887
to rezone
Olson,et al.
property to
C-3
(Von's Mar-
ket Project)
Res 45125
amending Res
#+693 by
adopting or
chng.classif
for Asst.Cit;
Engr.& Spec.
Services
Officer
Res . /5126
ranting Var
V-175 -
Abramowitz)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966 Page 7
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5126
A Resolution was presented declaring intention to vacate Res -#5127
a north -south alley between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, re:intent
south from 9th Street, subject to reservation and exception to vacate
of certain easements, and setting the hearing for 8:00 p.m. N -S alley
on November 7, 1966. bet.Azusa
& San Gab.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: Aves.(hear-
ing on
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 11/7/66)
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN UNNAMED ALLEY
IN BLOCK 21 OF THE MAP OF AZUSA, SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION
AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5127.
A Resolution was presented granting to Southern California Res. #5128
Edison Co. the right and permit to erect and maintain granting to
electric power lines along Todd Avenue, between Foothill Blvd. So.Calif.
' and Tenth Street, without expense to Edison Co., and repealing Edison Co.
Resolution #5038, adopted May 16, 1966. right to
erect, elec.
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: power lines
along Todd
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANT- Ave.bet.
ING TO SOUTIiERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY THE RIGHT AND PER Foothill &
MIT TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC POWER LINES ALONG A PORTION 10th St.,
OF TODD AVENUE. without
expense to
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and Edison
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Cooney,
Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Rubio
and numbered Resolution 5128.
A Resolution was presented denying a request by Lila Abramowitz Res -#5129
for a change of zone from R -3c to C-3, on property located at denying zon,
235 North San Gabriel Avenue. change
'Councilman Solem offered the following Resolution entitled: (Abramowitz
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING
A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE. (Z-138 - Abramowitz)
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:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966 Page 8
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOFR: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5129.
Regarding the Consolidated Rock Products condemnation case,
City Attorney Williams presented a recommendation from
Mr. Sorensen, attorney for the City in this condemnation case,
Fhtia ,Council authorize the employment of F. E. MacDonald of
emple City, in the event the case has not been settled or
is services are needed. Mr. MacDonald is an experienced
engineer in gravel plant layout design and the like, and t.e
would agree to assist the City and its appraisers for a
retainer fee of $300, plus $20 for each extra hour above fifty
hours.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that authorization be granted to employ
Mr. MacDonald if the need should arise.
The monthly reports from Boards, Commissions and Depart- Mthly.Repts.
ments were presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
A communication was received from Vons Grocery Co., ex-
Ltr.from
pressing their cooperation in granting any and all easements
Vons Grocery
and/or such dedications as may be required to provide ingress
re:cooperation
and egress to property south of their proposed site.
in grntg.easei
held at the Pasadena Civil Defense Training Center on
ments or dedi-
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
cations as re-
nanimously carried that the communication be filed.
quired.
reply was received from James R. Vine, Chief Deputy
t
Ltr.from Ch.
Assessor, re: City's request for reappraisal of various
Deputy Assessor
properties located within the City limits. The letter
of L.A.Co. re:
states that an analysis of those properties in the City
request for
indicates that the existing ratio is within 3% of that
reappraisal of
indicated by the State Board of Equalization for the
properties in
County, and therefore they would consider for 1967 that
City limits
these properties are within their zone of tolerance and
have not scheduled them for update.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the communication be filed.
A request was received from the Police Chief for attendance
Institute on
of Policewoman Hunter, Police Officer Noriega and Sgt.
Juvenile Law &
Shomber at an Institute of the California State College at
Procedure,by
Los Angeles, entitled "Juvenile Law and Procedures", to be
Cal.St.@Pasa.
held at the Pasadena Civil Defense Training Center on
C.D.Training
November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1967, with reimbursement of
Ctr.,Nov.2,9,
enrollment fee of $12 each upon successful completion of
16 & 23, with
the course.
reimbursement
of $12 ea.enrol
oved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
fee(Policewomen
nanimously carried that request be granted.
Hunter,Pol.Off.
Noriega & Sgt.
Shomber)
A request was received from Wayne Loyd, Acting Superin- Confirmation
tendent of Public Works for confirmation of appointment of of app't of
Albert J. Jablonski as Maintenance Man, probationary, at A.J.Jablonski,
Step 1, effective October 24, 1966. Maint.Man,prob.
effective
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees 10/24/66
and unanimously carried that appointment of Mr. Jablonski
be confirmed.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 202 1966
Nine (9) Resolutions were presented accepting Grants of
Easements for street purposes, as follows:
(1) East 25 feet of Aspan Avenue, for 100 feet south
of 3rd Street, from R. G. and C. E. Freeman.
(2) East 40 feet of 100 -foot strip south of 3rd
' Street, on Aspan Avenue, from Christeen D. Brown.
(3) 25 -foot strip (100 feet long) of the east side of
Aspan Avenue, between lst and 3rd Streets, from
A. P. Walz.
(4) 25 -foot strip of the west half of Aspan Avenue,
660 feet long, south of 3rd Street, from C. E. and
B. P. Wynn.
(5) East 25 feet of Aspan Avenue, 130 foot long, south
of 3rd Street, from United Concrete Pipe Corp.
(6) 25 -foot strip on the west side of Aspan Avenue,
620 feet long, immediately north of 1st Street,
from R. M. and E. M. Alston.
(7) 25 -foot strip on east half of Aspan Avenue, 330 feet
long, located north of 1st Street. (The Greater West
Co.).
(8) 25 -foot property line return at the southeast corner
of Foothill Blvd. and San Gabriel Avenue, from
Standard Oil Co. of California
(9) 25 -foot strip, 130 feet long, on the east side of
Aspan Avenue, located south of 3rd Street, from
H. D. Reed.
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Res -#5130,
5131,5132
5133,5134,
5135,5136,
5137,5138
Grts.of Ease.
for street
purposes
Councilman Solem offered the above nine Resolutions, each one
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING
A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF.
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 nine Resolutions be adopted. Resolutions passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolutions 5130
through 51383 respectively.
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Light an-' Notice to
Water that permission has been granted to Southern California So.Calif .
Edison Co. to serve electrical energy to the R. S. Palmer Edison to
property , located at 156 South Irwindale. Avenue (Lots 15 serve 156 S.
thru 20, Block 8 of Tract x{8507). Irwindale
(R.S.Palmer)
Moved by'Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to file communication.
The City Administrator submitted a request from Superin- Req. for
tendent of Light and Water Smith for consideration of salary incr.
2z% salary increase for Floyd Thompson, Working Lineman for Working
Foreman. City Administrator Foxworthy stated this request Lineman
was sent to the Personnel Board and they recommended no Foreman
change be made in salary. Mr. Smith told Council that (denied)
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Mr. Thompson agreed to accept position of Working Lineman
Foreman, thinking there would be a 5% instead of the 22%
increase above position of Lineman. The City Administrator
said Mr. Thompson received 212% more than his fellow em-
ployees for doing the same work but only on the occasion
of his stepping into the capacity of a Foreman. After
further discussion, it was
by Councilman Cooney,
seconded by
Mayor Memmesheimer
authorizing
Ioved
t, nd unanimously carried that
the request
be denied.
work. The City is participating in the
Notice was received of SCAG
General Assembly
Meeting at
SCAG Genl.
the Ambassador hotel in Los
Angeles, on
Friday, November 4,
Assembly
at 9:45 a.m., with request
for names of
persons planning
Mtg. in L.A.,
to attend (no registration
fee; luncheon
$4.75 each).
11/4,9:45 a.m.
The City Attorney explained that this will be a very
important and informative meeting, and the City should be
represented. (Councilman Solem is City representative and
Mayor Memmesheimer is alternate).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that any member of Council, City
Administrator, Planning Director and Engineer be authorized
to attend this meeting.
The City Administrator submitted a claim for damages to a Claim vs.
motor vehicle owned by Everett J. Rodriguez, 425 N. Alameda Ave.,City re:
amounting to $292.92, from collision with a City -owned vehicle auto colli -
at the intersection of 4th Street and Alameda Avenue. sion with
City -owned
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees vehicle
I9Ind unanimously carried to refer this claim to the City's (by E.J.
nsurance carrier as to the sufficiency of the claim and Rodriguez)
esire of said Carrier as to Council denial or rejection:.
A memo was submitted by the City Engineer, recommending
Three Res.
the adoption of three Resolutions authorizing the submission
authorizing
of a request for a total fund of $9,659
for railroad signal
submission of
work. The City is participating in the
installation of
request to PUC
automatic gates and signals at Pasadena,
Alameda and
for funds fron
Virginia Avenues, at their intersection
with the Atchison,
Crossing Pro -
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. The one-quarter allocation
tection Fund
from the Public Utilities Commission is
determined from
at AT&SF RR &
the official eight point breakdown provided by the rail-
Virginia Ave.,
road company, estimated as follows:
Alameda Ave.,
& Pasadena Ave
Crossing Total Estimated Cost
One -Quarter Refund
respectively.
Pasadena Ave. $14,222.00
$3,555.50
Alameda Ave. 7,994.00
13998.50
Virginia Ave. 16 420.00
$38,636-00
4,105-00
9� 59.00
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
,4RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res.#5139
UTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES re:crossing
OMMISSION FOR FUNDS FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR THE at Virginia
ROTECTION OF CROSSING NO. 2-117.6 AT THE INTERSECTION OF Ave.
ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILROAD AND VIRGINIA AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT.: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5139•
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Couuc1.1man
y affer'ad
the foll.ot•,
;q....:;:,1'.it,ion
E.'t:_it led:
M. Alva
A RESOC11:'TOI T1-11;: (1,!_;`Y '.Ot:^vCP.� ('.:1 7111 r;�.'i'Y 1� Alritil:_
�',II' ti 1'...• I��i _.Il i't.T.->S •')l� OC' A I` ._.) 'i. }.1f., 1 1.��.. 1. I�-'.._l, {.i re. c: _,;; s i_ n r,
1P�)h: 1 1..i:.. }°F{t.)I•i i'. 1.I. �l�t:���.. \'�.i ... _...'.t. i. �., i'i I�i1:1 I"'�� :;,.. '.t Al<1D1^-da AVE,
J1., tT.Lt1Pu G ,.!..s.Lf;O NO. 2-1iu.t3
'. GP ;KA AND SANIiA F -E I Al ,i i'_ i A ll A -IAM ;DA A'v.`IINL 'l IN
kha!i
'11L C;.iY 0-? A7iiSA
byCounc I ]man Cooney, C,econde i Y' :Gi;f<:i.lman l;Ci ^F' i
the Re olutlon be adopted. Resolut•:on passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
A 'l:S: Counci.l.r. en: Cooney, Sol.em, NcLees, Memmesheimer
NQEti!: Ccunc1.lraen: None
A6Si':NT: COUncillilen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5140.
Co,incll man Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled:
A HI,�OLUTION OF THE Ci'i' COUNC.i.L Oil lir GI'.i''i O i'ziiSA Re:. #5141
AUTHOR:C'Z:i:NG THE SUBMISSION OF A R_C lri:BT `10 `.iii r,PL'BL1C iJ"ft! iT.T.ES re:cre:>si.n?
Ci>,v,-; f::;`::COi'i FOR FL'NI)S F'ROIQ 'Tii]? CROSS:i:P G FROTECT:i:ON FUND FOR THF: at Pasadena
"RcYCi;C'C'COtd O' CRO:.;S.iNG N0, 2-116.6 AT THE IN'TIERSECTION OF Ave.
P;J'("H:CSON, '.t'oI'EKA AND SANTA NE RAILROAD AND PASADENA AVENUE 1N
7'111': CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cocney, Solem, McLees, Neinmesheimer
Noj;";: Councilmen: None
u'S'NT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5141.
recommendation was submitted by Acti.nt; Superintendent of
M. Alva
4lorks Sandwick that Manuel Alva be promoted to
promoted to
pr )br:Ltl.ona3,y :Street Crew Foreman from the el.ic-,ibility list,
St.C'rcv, Frmn.
a.r. Step 2 of iiange 20, effective October 21, 1066.
cffe.rt:i.,r,-;
Io /0
M—)venl by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and w a.nimousl.,y carried that appointment be confirmed as
recommended.
The maty Administrator informed Council of the: reed by the Authcrriz
Light. yr. Water Department for three 250-K`dA distribution purchase of
transformers by next month, as Metaicraft :"roducts is three 250-KVA
enl.art,irig their facility, necessitating installation of transformers
lar er transformers. Three telephone bids were obtained, from G.E.
with the recommendation that purchase of the three trans- G'$1,450 ca.
formers at $1.,450 each from General -Electric Co, be autho-
rized, due to delivery schedule on or before November .1.8,
1y661
MC,Vd by Co mc.i.lman Cooney, seconded by Coc.ni ilman Sol.em
and unanimously carried to waive time bidding' procedures
undo:r the Municipal Codc for the purchase of three trans-
"tMrmers, finding, it impracticable, uso.l.ess and uneconomical
follow such procedures and that public welfare would be
)romoted by dispensing with the same.
i•'loved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to issue Purchase Order for $4,350 to General
Electric C,o:
Mayer Memmeshcimer submitted, for Council approval, a Auth.l.tr.by
letter to be signed by him and mailed to all members of the Maycr to all
Special Committee appointed to study Chapter 5 of the Municipal mbrs.cf Spec.
Code pertaining to the Civil Service Ordinance, outlining Com.studyinr
Chap -5 of M.C.
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guff>esi;cd prncedure for tn.e Committee to follow in its study re:Ci.vi.l
of this Initiative Ordinance. Service
outlining
I'c:ved by CDuncilma.n Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and suggestions
unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to mail this
letter to all Committee members and to both the Azusa City
Employees Association and the Azusa Police and Fire Association.
communication, ti•:as received from the California, Disaster Re: Civil
ffi.ce, stating that the Office of Civil Defense, Region 7, Defense
gas disapproved the City's request for construction of the Region 7,
Emergency Operat:i-ng Center with Federal matching funds; as to
however, rrsubmission of the application will be acceptable Construction
upon approved Civil Df-",anse program. City Administrator of EOC
Foxv;orthy explained that not one of the City fall-out shelters
has been licensed and he will proceed with contacting Aerojet
General and Miller Brewing Co. re: licensing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized
to continue wilth this project.
Councilman Solem requested that the City Clerk's Office set
Mtg. on
up a meeting of the Committee appointed to study parking
Oct.26 or 27
requirements for industrial and manufacturing establishments,
at Azusa
on either October 26 or. 2'T (luncheon or breakfast meeting) at
Bowl,of Com.
the Azusa Povi; also send notice of this meeting to Committee
apptd.to
:Members, plus copies of present parking requirements, Planning
study parking
C^mmission Resolution #5'?7, memo from Planning Commission, etc.,
requirements
with the request that the Committee send recommendations for the
for industrial
continued hearing on this subject at the November 7th Council
& mfg. estab-
ceting.
lishments
s'i
loved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
C.Engr.as
unanimously carried to appoint City Engineer Sandwick as
Actg.City
Actl.ng City Administrator during Mr. Foxworthy's absence.
Admin.
Councilman Solem offered the following Resolution entitled: Res -175142
Bills and
A RiESOLtJTION OF TYE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Reqs.
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND AUTHORIZING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
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: Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:Councilmen: Rubio
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and Adjourn
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:14 p.m..
Deputy City Clerk
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