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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 6, 1967 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 Call to Order led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Gilbert Allan of Azusa Invocation Church of Christ. I Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call Memmesheimer Absent: Councilman: Mc Lees Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, City Clerk Miller. City Attorney Williams entered meeting at 7:40 p.m. C.Atty.Williams entered mtg. h The Minutes of the 1/3/67, and Council Actions of Approve Cncl. 1/16/67 were approved as written. Actions of Bids were publicly opened and declared in the Office of 1/3 & 1/16/67 the City Clerk on February 2, 1967, for the installation of a sprinkler system on the east leg of Northside Park. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Award Bid to contract be awarded to the Pacific Coast Irrigation Pacific Coast Company for their low bid of $6,200.00. Irrigation Co. for install.of Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio sprinkler sys. and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of City Northside Park ' Engineer to award bid to Pacific Coast Irrigation Co., ($6,200.) low bidder ($6,200) and to return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. 1 Bids were publicly opened and declared in the office of Award Bid to the City Clerk , on February 2, 1967, for the reconstruction Moran -Howell, of water lines necessary for the Foothill Freeway Project. Inc.for reconst. of Water Lines Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio for Foothill and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of Frwy.Proj. the City Engineer to award bid on Alternate No. 1 to ($132,279•) Moran -Howell, Inc., low bidder ($132,279) with contract to be signed upon receipt of signed Agreement from State Division of Highways, and to return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. Bids wero publicly opened and declared in the Office of the City Clerk on February 3, 1967, at 10:00 a.m, for the construction of waterline in Vista Bonita Avenue and other streets. Project No. 453• Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept the recommedation of the City Engineer andaward bid to Royal Pipeline Co., low bidder ($40,758.60) and to return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. Award Bid to Royal Pipeline Constr.Co.for constr.of water- line in Vista Bonita Ave.& other Streets Proj.#453 A request was received from Mr. Dean F. Klarr, Co -Chairman Req.from Az.Com. of the Azusa Committee on Aging for financial assistance on Aging for for 1966-67 (maximum of $50.), with a future annual bud- financial asst.. geted allocation of $100. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to refer the request to the City Attorney and City Administrator , for discussion with Rev. Klarr, on Wednesday,February 8, with report to Council at next meeting. ,; o I� CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Page 2 A request was received from Senator Song for local City to support support of S.B. 54 regarding proceeds from sale of SB 54 re:pro- confiscated vehicles seized on narcotics charges. ceeds from sale of confiscated Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio vehicles seized and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administra- on narcotics for or .City Clerk to write a letter to Senator Song in chgs. support of SB 54 and also stating that Council will give any further support needed, such as a Resolution if ' requested, with copies to member of Committee on Judiciary, Co-author and Assemblymen . A resolution was presented approving and authorizing the Res. #5182 execution of a certain electric supply line license auth.execu.of across or along the premises of the Atchison, Topeka a certain elec. and Santa Fe Railway Company. supply line lic. along premises Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Fe Railway Co. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINE LICENSE ACROSS OR ALONG THE �j PREMISES OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY U COMPANY. a A 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 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: Mc Lees and numbered 5182. A request was received from the City of Maywood for support of a campaign urging legislative action to provide property Req.from City of tax relief for aged persons. Maywood for sup. of legis.action Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio to provide propt and unanimously carried to receive and file. tax relief for aged persons A request was received from the California Roadside Council for support by Resolution deleting Section 131(g) Res -#5181 of Highway Beautification Act of 1965 relative to compensation for removal of billboards. Opposition to Sec -131(g) of Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Hwy.Beautifica. Act of 1965.re: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, compensation for CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO SECTION 131 (g) removal of bill - OF PUBLIC LAW 89-285, THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION boards ACT OF 1965. 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 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 5181. The Azusa Valley Water Company submitted their Franchise Az.Valley Water Tax Report for the period January 1, 1966 thru December Co.Franchise Tax 31, 1966, and payment to the City the sum of $1,627.65. Rpt. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. 5# 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Page 3 Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice of the Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer License (The Clubhouse from R. J. Reichert to Azusa Club House, Inc.(The Club 281-285 Newburgh House, 281-285 Newburgh Street). St.) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to receive and file. An announcement was received from the Personnel Board ' and permission requested to attend the League of California Cities "Institute On Labor Relations" in Los Angeles on March 8, 9, and 10, 1967, to be held at the Biltmore Hotel. Registration at $50. each. L.� 1 1 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant permission for two members of the Personnel Board, Personnel Clerk and City Administrator to attend. The Chamber of Commerce submitted their quarterly report to Council. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. A request was received from the Azusa Police and Fire Association to amend the SERS contract by adding Sec. 21264 (Widows and Survivor Benefits for Safety Members). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer request to Finance Committee, consisting of Councilman Cooney, Mayor Memme- sheimer and City Administrator Foxworthy, with report to Council at next meeting. The Finance Committee to hold a meeting 2/13/,67, at 8:00 p.m. in the City Admin- istrator's office. Grant auth.to. attend LCC Institute on Labor Relations 3/8-10/67 Chamber of Comm. Quarterly Rpt. Req.to amend SERS Contract by add.Sec.21264 Widows & Survi- vor Benefits for Safety Mbrs. (ref.to Finance Comm.with rpt.to Council at next mtg.) The Sound Sleep Mattress Company, 649 East Arrow Highway Grant permission requests permission for a Quitting Business Sale for a for Quiting Bus. period of 30 days,ending March 10, 1967. Sale(Sound Sleep Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Mattress Co.) and unanimously carried that permission be granted. A communication was received from the Legislative Committee,LCC area dinner San Gabriel Valley Area League of California Cities of an mtg.,2/17/67 area dinner meeting, to be held Friday, February 17, 1967, Santa Fe Inn at the Santa Fe Inn. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that any of the Council and the City Administrator wishing to attend contact the City Clerk's Office so that reservations may be made. A request was received^from the Parks and Recreation Commission for approval of a policy for prohibiting - use of golf equipment in City Parks. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to instruct the Director of Public Works and Recreation Director to have all City Parks posted with properly worded signs, as requested. The City Administrator suggested enforcing prohibition of running of dogs in the parks in accordance with posted signs. Notice was received that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 649 (Case V-183 - Edith A. Bowers), granted a Variance to permit the installtion of adver- tising signs exceeding the allowable sign area and sign height in a C-2 zone,onroperty at 330 North Citrus Avenue. (Jack-in-the-Box). Post City Parks Prohibiting Golf & running of dogs P.C.Res. #649 (Case V -183 - Edith A.Bowers) Hrg.set 3/6/67 B 1 1 Fj 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that Council appeal granting of this Variance. Hearing before Council on this appeal has been set for 3/6/67. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 650 (Case V-187 - G. B. Pickley), granted a Variance to permit the construction of increased living area to a single-family residence without providing a double -car garage, on property at 330 South Grandin Ave. No action taken by Council. Page 4 P.C.Res.#650 (Case V-187 - G.B.Pickley) grntd.Var. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#651 Resolution No. 651 (Case Z-140 - Vicente Cruz) recommend- (Case Z-140 - ing a change of zone from C-2 to R -3c, on property at 310, Vicente Cruz) 316 and 320 East Third Street. Hearing before Council Chg.of Zone set for 2/20/67. Hrg.set 2/20/67 The second course would be to attend the Secretarial Institute either 2/9, 2/15 or 2/21, fee $30. Moved by Court ilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that this request be denied. The Personnel Board submitted a reminder for regarding the tabulation and recommendation questionnaires (Council meeting of 6/6/66). Req.to attend Secretarial Inst (denied) Council Employee's on employee's Questionnaires Rpt.@ 2/20/67 mtg. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the report be submitted and placed on the Agenda of 2/20/67 meeting. The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation for the transfer of Leonard Harvey, Sr., Maintenance Man in the Public Works Department to Water Maintenance Man. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommended transfer be approved. An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending subsection (e) of Sec. 3200.68 of the Azusa Municipal Code relating to the prima facie speed limit on Glad- stone Street. Councilman Solem offered the Ordinance entitled: Transfer of L.Harvey to Water Dept. Ord.#892 re: Prima Facie Speed Limit on Gladstone St. The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation for Step Raises Step Raises and/or Permanent Status for 3 employees, as follows: N Name Effective D. Sanborn Sr.Maint.Man Step 3 2/3/67 R.Burian Steno Perm.Stat., -Clerk Step 2 2/8/67 G. Gutierez Head Custodian Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 2/22/67 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations. A notice was received from the Personnel Board for Personnel Clk. authorization for the Personnel Clerk, with reimburse- to attend ment of tuition or registration upon satisfactory com- course at Citrus pletion of courses, the first at Citrus College College 1 Monday evenings, "Supervisor's Responsibility for Personnel Management', fee $6.00. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that this request be granted. The second course would be to attend the Secretarial Institute either 2/9, 2/15 or 2/21, fee $30. Moved by Court ilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that this request be denied. The Personnel Board submitted a reminder for regarding the tabulation and recommendation questionnaires (Council meeting of 6/6/66). Req.to attend Secretarial Inst (denied) Council Employee's on employee's Questionnaires Rpt.@ 2/20/67 mtg. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the report be submitted and placed on the Agenda of 2/20/67 meeting. The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation for the transfer of Leonard Harvey, Sr., Maintenance Man in the Public Works Department to Water Maintenance Man. ' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommended transfer be approved. An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending subsection (e) of Sec. 3200.68 of the Azusa Municipal Code relating to the prima facie speed limit on Glad- stone Street. Councilman Solem offered the Ordinance entitled: Transfer of L.Harvey to Water Dept. Ord.#892 re: Prima Facie Speed Limit on Gladstone St. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Page 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SUBSECTION (e) OF SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON GLADSTONE STREET. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered 892 Councilman Solem offered the Resolution on the abandoning Res. 05183 proceedings for Haltern Street. Abandoning pro- ceedings for Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Haltern Street A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS FOR HALTERN STREET - AD 1966-1. U Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio 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: Mc Lees and numbered 5183 A Resolution was presented making recommendations upon Res. #5184 1967 legislative proposals of the District Attorney of Making Recomm. Los Angeles County. upon•1967 legis. proposals of Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: the Dist.Atty.of L.A. Co. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS UPON THE 1967 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 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: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered 5184. Probationary Police Office Donald Knight has submitted Resig.of Donald ' his resignation, effective 11:59 p.m., 2/4/67. Knight, effec. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio 2/4/67 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Police Officer Knight. The City Administrator requested the confirmation of the Confirm appt.of appointment of M. A. Arce as Probationary Police Officer M.A.Arce, Prob. from the Police Reserve Corps, effective 2/5/67. Pol.Off.2/5/67 The City Administrator submitted the resignation of Resig.of Helen Police Clerk Helen Rice, effective 2/16/67, and request- Rice, Pol.Clk. img her name be placed on the eligibility list; also effec.2/16/67 authorization to appoint a Probationary Clerk from the eligibility list. 1 1 L, CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted, and that her name be placed on the eligibility list as requested. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Auth.appt.Prob. and unanimously carried to authorize appointment of Pol.Clk Probationary Police Clerk from eligibility list. ' Humane Officer George Loomis, submitted his resignation, Resignation of effective 2/16/67, and requested his name be placed on Humane Off., the eligibility list. George Loomis Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the resignation and to place name on eligibility list as requested. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Acctg.Dept.to and unanimously carried to instruct the Accounting -Depart- audit Humane ment to make an audit of the Humane Officer's records for Records the purpose of clarifying accounts. The City Administrator requested the confirmation of appointment of Robert P. Gerlofs as Assistant City Engineer at Step D, $980. month, effective 2/27/67. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Mr. Robert P. Gerlofs. The City Administrator requested the confirmation of appointment of Stephen Rodgers, Water Maintenance Man, ' to Welder's Helper, at Step 31 effective 2/7/67. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment as recommended. Superintendent of Light and Water Smith, submitted his recommendation for Sick Leave or Leave with pay, from 1/25/67 thru 2/14/67, for Harold Robberstad, Electric Service Foreman. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded.by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant leave -of -absence as requested, provided any Workman's Compensation he may receive for the period of the leave is credited to the City against his pay. The City Administrator submitted a request for the Planning Director to attend spring classes at USC regarding Financial Relationships Connected with Planning, with reimbursement of $200 tuition upon successful completion of the Course. Conf.of appt.of Robert P.Gerlofs Asst.City Eng. Conf.appt.of Stephen Rodgers, Water Maint.Man Grant Lv-of- absence with pay.Harold Robberstad P1an.Dir.to attend classes @USC requested (denied) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be d enied. The City Administrator requested authorization to conduct Appoint Comm.for the annual Clean -Up Week Campaign, with a committee to Clean -Up Week be appointed to arrange details. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to appoint a committee as suggested for Clean -Up Week Campaign, to include the City Administrator, Fire and Police Council Chairman Solem, Fire Chief Madison, Police Chief Kendrick, Public Works Council.iChairman Rubio and Acting Director of Public Works Sandwick. The City Administrator requested authorization for execution of Xerox Service Agreement. Auth.Xerox Service Agmt. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to authorize execution of new agreement. Notice was received of a complaint from area residents regarding the condition of a lot opposite 903 E. Ghent Street (Roller). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to contact Mrs. Ottaviano personally and outline the City's position. The City Administrator submitted a report of prices for equipment requested by the Library for use in civic activities. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to issue a Purchase Order for purchase of equipment as outlined and recommended. City Attorney Williams expressed his appreciation to Council for the plant sent to his home as token of sympathy upon his father's death. ct Page 7 Notice of Complaint (Roller) Auth.P.O.for purchase of Library equip. City Atty. appreciation Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney Ed Taylor to and unanimously carried to authorize attendance of Mr. repre.City at Ed. Taylor to represent City at the meeting of the USGVWA mtg. Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, to be held 2/8/67 2/8/67 at T & J Restaurant. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney City Atty.to ' and unanimously carried to authorize attendance of City attend conf.@ Attorney (Home Rule Committee, League of California Palm Springs, Cities) at a conference in Palm Springs on 3/3/67, with LCC, 3/3/67 payment by City of maximum of $30. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney P1an.Dir.Smith and unanimously carried to request attendance of Planning to attend Director Smith at 3/6/67 Council meeting, to give report 3/6/67 Cncl.Mtg. on downtown area and property owners. Rpt.on Downtown The City Administrator presented Councilmen with copies Rpt.on Centra - of completed report on Centralized Data Processing System lized Data Proc. for San Gabriel Valley Cities. System Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt of the document for study. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator prepare a letter for Mayor's signature, to be sent to Senators and Congressmen, in conjunction with an applica- tion for Federal Funds re: Emergency Operation Center, if letter is needed. Ltr.to be sent to Senators & Congressmen're: Emergency Opera- tion Center I A request was presented by Rev. Farrell of First Christian Rev.Farrel req. Church for permission to place directional signs on either for directional Foothill Blvd., Azusa, Avenue or San Gabriel Avenue. signs Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to refer the request to the City Engineer and City Administrator for investigation. Counci_lmanLSolem offered the following Resolution entitled:Res.#5185 Bills & Reqs. 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. 1 1 1 Vr N �n a 0 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1967 Page 8 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: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Mc Lees and numbered 5185. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting. Time of Adjournment: 10:03 p.m. City Clerk Next Ordinance No. 893 Next Resolution No -5186 Minutes typed from Council Actions of 3/6/67 1 1 1