HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 3, 1967 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1967 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 led in the Call to
salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Dr. Frank Mason of the First Baptist Invocation
urch.
esent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Roll Call
Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer
Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, City Clerk Miller
City Attorney Williams entered the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Council actions for the meeting of December 19, 1966 were
approved as written.
The City Clerk stated that bids were publicly opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 1966, for
the construction of waterlines in Vista Bonita Avenue, Orange
Avenue, Angeleno Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Aspan Avenue. The
City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication of
Notice Inviting Bids, and stated that bids were opened in the
presence of Councilman Cooney, City Engineer and City Clerk.
Bids were received from the following:
TOTAL BID PRICE
Royal Pipeline Construction Co. $29,395.50
Amick Construction Company 43,922.00
William B. Long Company 56,666.00
Industrial Pipeline Company 59,359.00
Rosecrans Construction Company 62,044.50
Regal Construction Company 62,166.25
Ford Construction Company 63,812.00
A communication was received from the Royal Pipeline Construc-
tion Company requesting Council consideration of releasing
their company from the bid submitted, due to an error of
$10,144.92, and rejecting the original quotation.
A memorandum was received from the City Engineer recommending
that Council approve the request for the withdrawal of the bid
by Royal Pipeline Construction Company, and that the remaining
bids be rejected; also, he felt that minor revisions could be
made which would lower the construction cost; and that the
City Clerk be authorized to re -advertise the project with re-
visions as recommended by him.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Engineer
be accepted to approve the withdrawal of the bid from Royal
Pipeline Construction Company, and reject all remaining bids
Id return bid bonds and bid securities.
ved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried to approve the amended plans and specs as
explained by the City Engineer, and authorize the City Clerk
to re -advertise for bids on the project.
Notice was received of the annual meeting of stockholders
of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company, 18352 East Foothill
Boulevard, Azusa, to be held on Monday, January 16, 1967, at
10:00 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of electing a Board of
Directors for the ensuing year, and transacting other business.
The City Council is requested to appoint a Proxy to represent
the City at the meeting.
Cncl.Actions
12/19/66
Apprvd.
Bids for
waterline
Vista Bonita
etc.rejected
Auth.
re -advertise
Notice mtg.
Az.Agr.Water
Co. 1/16/67
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1967 Page 2
Mayor Memmesheimer submitted the name of Councilman McLees
as Proxy to attend the meeting as the representative of the
City.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the
Mayor that Councilman McLees be appointed as Proxy for the
City of Azusa at the meeting of stockholders of the Azusa
ricultural Water Company.
request was received from Mr. Sid Bush, auctioneer, 2038 Auction
Santa Fe, Los Angeles, for permission to conduct a one -day approved
auction sale, on January 12, 1967, at Pralmag, Inc., 950 West Pralmag,Inc.
10th Street for the purpose of benefit of creditors. 1/12/67
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried authorizing that permission be granted
and a license issued to hold the auction as requested.
A communication was received from radio station KALI,
Radio statn.
requesting news information in Spanish about activities in
KALI
the Azusa area for broadcast purposes to the Spanish-speaking
rfrd, to
residents in the County.
Ch.of Com.
Moved by Councilman Rubio. seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the request be referred to the
Chamber of Commerce.
A communication was received from the San Gabriel Valley
Appt.liaison
Municipal Water District requesting each of the four city
officer
councils to appoint a liaison officer to represent their city
SGVMWD
at meetings of the SGVMWD board.
Memmesheimer stated that he would like to serve as
Iyor
aison officer, with City Administrator Foxworthy as alter-
te, providing the District will schedule the meetings at a
more appropriate time.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried that the Mayor's recommendation be accepted
that Mayor Memmesheimer be appointed as liaison officer to
represent the City, with City Administrator Foxworthy as
alternate liaison officer.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried authorizing the Mayor to write a letter
to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District asking that
the board meetings be scheduled in the evening and at an
established time which would be more favorable for maximum
attendance.
A petition signed by the tenants of the Sylvan Villa Mobile Petition
Home Estates was presented requesting correction of the Sylvan Villa
flooding conditions on the access road at 830 South Azusa Mobile Home
Avenue.
llowing discussion, it was
ved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
animously carried that the matter be referred to the City
Administrator and the City Engineer to contact the Design
Division of the State Division of Highways requesting that
relief to the State highway be provided, with a report to
Council at the earliest possible date.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
the person-to-person of the On -Sale beer license from R. W. 738 N.Azusa
Leneve & T. L. Angiano to L. K. Coats, The Wayside Inn, Ave.
located at 738 North Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the notice be filed.
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Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
the person-to-person transfer of off -sale beer and wine 761 S.Lark
license from the San Bernardino Operating Corp. to the National Ellen Ave.
Drive -In Grocery Corp., being the Stop N' Go, located at 761
South Lark Ellen Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the notice be filed.
tice was received from the Los Angeles County Division of
e League of California Cities cancelling the regular
meeting of January 5, 1967.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the communication be filed.
The City Clerk advised Council of the General Membership
meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of
California Cities to be held at the Los Angeles Turf Club,
Santa Anita Race Track, on Thursday, January 19, 1967.
Reservations for the dinner must be made with the office of
the City Clerk, to be forwarded prior to January 16, 1967.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried authorizing the City Clerk to prepare a
check in the amount necessary to pay for the dinner
reservations.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom-
mending step raises, and/or placing upon permanent status,
the following employees:
Effective Date
Jack Hunter Fireman Perm.Status 1/2/67
Stepp 2
Harold Roberts Fireman Step 4 1/22/67
Martha Ansorge Police Clerk Step 3 1/29/67
Donald Brewton Police Officer Step 3 1/1/67
Rodney Flores Police Officer Step 4 1/16/67
Carl Hauser Mtce.Leadman Perm.Status
Step 2 1/6/67
Leon Myers Equip.Operator Perm.Status
Step 2 1/19/67
Sam Jones Mtce. Man Per.Status
Step 2 1/19/67
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the recommendations be approved as
submitted.
A communication was received from District Attorney Evelle
J. Younger with an attached memorandum describing proposed
laws included in the legislative program, suggesting Council
consideration and endorsement.
llowing discussion, it was
ved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
d unanimously carried to refer the legislative proposals
to the City Attorney and Police Chief for their consideration
and recommendation, with a report to Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, per Resolution
No. 645 (Case V-185) granted a Variance to permit a reduction
in front yard setback from 25' to 201; also a reduction in
side yard setback from 10' (corner lot side yard) to 6P, on
property at 345 N. Pasadena Ave., applied for by Leonardo
Flores.
LCC mtg.
1/5/67
cancelled
Gen' 1.
membership
mtg.1/19/67
Step Raises
Proposed
legislative
laws
P.C.Res.#645
(V-185)
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA' TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1967
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 646 (Case C-69), granted a Conditional Use
Permit allowing the construction of a 15' x 30' room
addition to a residence with a non -conforming rear yard
of 211, on property at 724 E.Hanks Street, applied for by
H. N. Hill.
No action was taken by Council on the above items.
Ordinance was presented which amends paragraph 10 of
bsection (b) of Section 9230,51 of the Municipal Code
relating to parking spaces required for warehousing,
industrial and manufacturing establishments, and similar
uses permitted in the M. zones,
Councilman Solem offered for first reading the following
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING A PORTION OF SECTION 9230.51 OF THE AZUSA MUNI-
CIPAL CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED OFF STREET PARKING FOR
WAREHOUSING, INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING USES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously,carried that further reading be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading amending
Section 6129 of the Municipal Code stating the business
license fee for persons engaged in the business of out-
door advertising, etc.
Councilman Solem offered for first reading the following
dinance entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF AZUSA AMENDING SEC -
ON 6129 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE ON THE BUSINESS OF OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented amending that portion of Exhibit
A attached to Resolution No. 4693, as adopted July 20, 1964,
relating to the complement in the Police Department and
the Public Works Department,
Councilman McLees offered the following Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO POLICE CLERKS AND
POUND CUSTODIAN.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
,Wpved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
at the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 5166.
A communication was received from the Police Chief requesting
confirmation of the appointment of ten (10) Reserve Police
Officers to fill vacancies in the complement of the Azusa
Police Department, as follows: James Cogswell, Martin Arce,
Harry Lloyd Wootan, Clifford A. Bradshaw, Anthony DiMaggio,
Robert Dean McClung, David Emmanuel Sandifur, Carl Eugene
Harder, Jr., Edward Norman Dare, and Kendall Alfred Gradoville.
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P.C,Red,
46
(C 69) >
1st Rdg.
Ord.
parking in
mfg areas
1st Rdg.
Ord.
license fee
Outdoor Adv.
Res . x}5166
re:complmnt.
Police &
Pub.Wks.
Appt. 10
reserve
Police
officers
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Members of the Council are invited to attend the graduation
exercises and swearing-in ceremonies of the officers to be
held in the Civic Auditorium on January 5, 1967, at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed as
requested.
communication was received from the Police Chief requesting Appt,
nfirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Gloria Mercier as G.Mercier
lice Clerk, probationary, Step 1, effective January 3, 1967. Police Clk.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed as
requested.
A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding Feasibility
the County Engineer feasibility study for sewers in County study -
and City areas, specifically in the area south of Gladstone sewers Cnty.
Street and east of Cerritos Avenue, and including a recom- & City areas
mendation for action by the City Council.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the City
Engineer to deny the request of the County to include areas
of the City within the proposed Assessment District, to
notify the County of the Reimbursement District charge of
$140.71 per acre, totalling $12,495.00 for the 88.80 acres
involved before a permit for construction of sewers is issued,
and to direct the Planning Department to inform County resi-
nts regarding advantages of annexing to the City. Also,
e motion to include that a copy of the letter to the County
gineer be sent to the County Sanitation District No. 22
nying inclusion of the City areas within the proposed Assess-
ment District.
A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding Apprve.
improvements to Northside Park and recommending approval of plans & specs
the plans and specifications for the installation of an sprinkling
automatic sprinkling system, and requesting authorization system
for the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Northside Pk.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the City
Engineer and approve the plans and specifications for the
installation of an automatic sprinkling system in Northside
Park.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids for the project.
A communication was received from the City Engineer regarding
the relocation of water system improvements in the vicinity
f the Foothill Freeway and recommending approval of the
ans and specifications for Project 444, authorization for
e Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a Utilities
reement No. 7UT-3495, as prepared by the Division of
Highways, and also, authorization for the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for the project.
Following an explanation of the proposed change in water
main enlargement by the City Engineer and a review of the
plans and specifications, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifica-
tions as submitted.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried to authorize the execution of the
Ot-.114ties Ar!reemen',-
Apprve.
plans & specs
water lines
Foothill frwy.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to authorize the advertising of Bids for
Project No. 444.
A request was submitted by the City Administrator for P.Foxworthy
approval to serve as a member of the League of California member of
Cities' Committee on Undergrounding Utilities, with expense LCC Com.
for attendance at meetings to be paid by the City.
�yor Memmesheimer recommended that City Administrator '
xworthy be permitted to serve on the committee with expenses
paid by the City.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Mayor
to permit the City Administrator to serve on the Committee on
Undergrounding of Utilities with necessary and legal expenses
paid by the City.
A report was received from the City Attorney and City Report re:
Administrator regarding the employment of Teen Post members, Teen Post
as requested at the meeting of December'19, 1966.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the report be tabled to the second
meeting in February, to see what action Congress may take
with regard to financial grants for such projects.
A report was submitted from the City Engineer itemizing
Report of
costs for construction of public restrooms and storage
costs of
b ilding at the Laura Jones Memorial Park, as requested by
Bldg. at
Council.
Laura Jones
�e
Park
ved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the report be filed.
Notice was received of annual dues for the League of California
Notice of
Cities membership.
membership
dues LCC
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried authorizing payment of LCC annual dues
in the amount of $940.
The City Administrator advised Council of a Civil Defense Civ.Def.
Training program course to be held in Los Angeles, beginning training
January 30th through February 3rd, and requested Council course
permission for attendance qy him, as Civil Defense Director,
and Mrs. Gilbertson, as Assistant Civil Defense Director,
with necessary expenses for travel and meals.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and
unanimously carried authorizing that permission be granted
for the Civil Defense Director and Assistant to attend the
course.
e Administrator reported to Council that the City Engineer Report on
s preparing a report regarding the drainage problem at drainage
e Foothill Dairy. @Foothill
Dairy
The City Administrator informed Council of a Certificate of Cert. of
Appreciation from the New Hampshire Municipal Association Apprec.
in recognition of services contributed as a member of the N.Hampshire
executive committee, in getting the organization established, P.Foxworthy
and as First Vice President of the Association.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried acknowledging this award to Mr. Foxworthy
and authorizing its framing for display.
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A communication was presented from Congressman Glenard P. Sister City
Lipscomb regarding the recent visit of Governor Jose Rodriguez Program
Elias of the state of Zacatecas, Mexico, and commending the
City of Azusa and its residents for the generous display of
hospitality and contribution toward greater understanding and
harmony among the people of the world through the Sister City
program.
,was the consensus of Council that official recognition
ould be sent to Governor Elias of the state of Zacatecas,
xico, expressing the City's appreciation of his visit to
our City. Mayor Memmesheimer expressed appreciation of the
letter from Congressman Lipscomb and for his interest in our
Sister City program, and requested authorization to direct a
letter to the Governor of the state of Zacatecas thanking him
for his visit to our City and presentation of gifts from their
community; also, indicating our continued sincerity in the
Sister City program. The Mayor further requested permission
to direct a letter to Congressman Lipscomb acknowledging his
interest in our Sister City project.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried that permission be granted for the Mayor
to write to Congressman Lipscomb and to direct such a letter
to the Governor of the state of Zacatecas, with a copy to
Congressman Lipscomb; and that a letter of appreciation be
written to the Sister City Committee commending them for their
efforts on behalf of the program.
The City Administrator and City Engineer advised Council that Beautification
plans for the beautification project are progressing, and project
that certain types of installations are being checked, and
e designs and plans will be ready for Council shortly.
ncil acknowledged receipt of the report by the County Report on
alth Department on the City's Jail facilities. However, jail
it was noted that the date of the report was June 15, 1966, facilities
and that the facilities had been painted and renovated since
that date.
A communication of appreciation was received from the Ltr. from
Chamber of Commerce for Council's cooperation for providing Chmbr.of Com.
the necessary personnel for the installation of the Christmas re: Xmas
tree lighting, and the construction of the Nativity Scene, decorations
Following discussion of the street decorations and the cost
involved, the Administrator was requested to obtain information
as to the cost of the street decorations in relation to the
amount of money contributed by the local merchants, and what
percentage is paid from City budgeted funds. It was suggested
by Councilman Solem and concurred in by Council that an
accounting of contributions from merchants this year as
compared with former years be compiled for Council information.
A question was raised concerning any penalty clause in the
contract with Hoffman Decorating Company regarding the main-
tenance of the overhead lights. The City Administrator was
asked to determine what action was taken regarding this item
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the Chamber of Commerce.
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Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution entitled: Res.#E5167
Bills &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
pted by the following vote of Council:
S: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem,McLees,Memmesheimer
IIVES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 5167.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Adjourn
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 9:29 p.m.
Deputy City Q))erk
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