HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 1, 1967 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 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 Call to Order
in salute to the flag. Invocation
Invocation was given by Rev. Ben J. Paroulek of First Presbyterian Church
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Administrator
Foxworthy, City Engineer Sandwick, Super-
intendent of Light and Water Smith, Plan-
ning Director Smith, City Clerk Miller
There being no additions or corrections, the Council Approve Cncl.
Actions of 4/17/67 stand approved as written. Act.of 4/17/67
As Carl Elkins of the Police Department was not in attend- Service Award
ance, his twenty year service award pin was held in held in abeyance
abeyance. (Carl Elkins)
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The hour�of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the con- Cont.Pub.Hrg.on
tinued public hearing on recommended amendment -to -Zoning Landscaping of
Chapter of the Municipal Code by adding Subsection (g), Parking areas
Section 9230.52, re: landscaping of parking areas ( Plan- Cont'd.till
ning Commission Resolution #661 - initiated by the Plan- 6/5/67 Mtg.
ning Commission).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to continue hearing until 6/5/67,
at 7:30 p.m., with recommendations to be submitted before
6/5/67 from the Chamber of Commerce, Beautification Com-
mittee and Downtown Study Committee.
A request was received for a 30 -day liquidation sale Approve req.for
beginning 5/4/67, from Southland Furniture Sales, located liquidation sale
at 730-750 West Foothill Boulevard, due to suspension of Southland Furn.
license by State Bureau of Furniture and Bedding. Sales
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to grant request for the 30 -day
liquidation sale, beginning 5/4/67, with no extension
beyond this period, and to notify Mr. Theiss that this
will be the last request of similar nature to be granted
by the City in his name.
A claim was received from State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Co., on behalf of their client Robert J.
Stewart, in the amount of $384.05 for damages resulting
from a collision with Mr. Stewarts automobile and the
City street -sweeper on 1/31/67, on San Gabriel Avenue and
3rd Street.
Claim against
city re: auto
accident w/city
street -sweeper
1/31/67
(Robt.J.Stewart)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt of claim and
refer it to the City's insurance carrier.
A request was received from Sammie Crouch, Welder's Helper,Req.for reduct.
' in the Water Department for Council consideration of a in chgs.for tree
reduction of charges for damages to a tree, resulting from damage from
an accident on 4/2/67 at 403 South Grandin Avenue. accident of 4/2
Tbld.till mtg.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees of 5/15/67
and unanimously carried to table item until 5/15/67 meeting
and to refer the the City Administrator for the obtaining
of further information and report back to Council.
A request was received from Harold J. Rose to paint house Req.to paint
numbers on curbs at 25¢ per house, to be paid by City; or house numbers on
on a free-will donation basis; or by solicitation with curbs.(denied)
fixed rate per house, to be paid by owner.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny request as this project
has in the past been given to local Boy Scout Troops.
Councilman Rubio suggested that the local Boy Scout Troops
be contacted to see if they are doing the job, or if they
need any help.
A request was received for the ratification of the position
of part-time Clerk in the Accounting Department, at $2.34 Approve part -
per hour, for a period not to exceed 90 days from 4/21/67. time position ir.
Acctg.,not to
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem, exceed 90 days
and unanimously carried that the position of part-time
Clerk in the Accounting Department be ratified as requested.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of
Mrs. M. D. Litzmann to this position.
A request was received from Mrs. Dorothy Z. Olexo for
permission for the American Legion and Auxiliary and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8070 and Auxiliary, to
�j sell poppies on May 26 and 27.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant permission.
Appoint.M.L.
Litzmann ,part-
time C1k,Acctg.
Dept.
Permission grntd
for VFW & Amer.
Legion to sell
poppies 5/26-27
A request was received from the Chamber of Commerce to Approve Bikeway
approve a bikeway route through the City and authorization Route as subm.
for the Public Works Department to install the necessary by Cham.of Comm.
signs, with the Chamber to reimburse material and labor
expenses to the City.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney Pub.Wks. to
and unanimously carried to approve the bikeway route as install bikeway
shown on the map , and marked Bikeway Map, dated 5/1/67. signs
Moved by Councilman Solem, s-conded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Works
Department to proceed with the lettering and installation
of signs showing the bikeway route, with labor and material
expense to be reimbursed by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce submitted their Quarterly Report.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution #666 (Case V-200 - Investors Savings and Loan
Association) granted a Variance to permit a reduced rear
yard setback of 10 ft. and a reduced front yard setback
of 15 ft., on property at 1560 Viewcrest Drive. No action
taken by Council.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution #667 (Planning Commission initiated) recom-
mended an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal
' Code regarding Section 9230.40(1) and (m) and further
subsections pertaining to fences (YARDS). Hearing before
Council to be set for 5/15/67.
Cham.of Comm.
Quarterly Rpt.
P.C.Res.#666
(Case V -200 -
Investors Say.&
Lan Assoc.)grntd
Var:
P.C.Res.#667
(P.C.initiated)
rec.amend.to
Zoning Chapter
Hrg.set for
5/15/67
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#669
Resolution #669 (V.F.W. Post 8070) authorized the erection V.F.W.Post
of a flag pole 50 ft. in height, on property at 250 E. �070)auth.erec.
First Street. No action taken by Council. of flag pole
The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation for Step Raises
Step Raises and/or Permanent Status for the following
ten (10) employees:
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NAME
TO STEP
EFFECTIVE
Walter Boyko
Pub.Wks. Insp.
Step
3
5/16/67
James Skinner
Civ.Eng.Asst.
Step
4
5/17/67
Anne McKinney
Sr.Util.Com.Clk.
Step
5
5/16/67
Jacquelyn Ross
Sr.Util.Com.Clk.
Step
5
5/16/67
E. Joan Starr
Cashier Clk.
Step
2
5/07/67
Avis Whitlock
Sr.Util.Com.Clk.
Step
5
5/16/67
David Hardwick
Police Sgt.
Step
4
5/09/67
Frank Shomber
Police Sgt.
Step
4
5/09/67
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Richard Tingwall
Police Off.
Step
3
5/08/67
Woodrow Brents
Gen.Bldg.Mtce.Man
Step
5
5/20/67
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded
by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously
carried to accept the
recommendations as
submitted.
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
on the revision of the Rules and Regulations to include
that there be not restriction as to the maximum accumu-
lative sick leave and that upon retirement, or termina-
tion in good standing, an,?employee be entitled to half -
pay for all accumulated sick leave.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Finance Committee for study and their recommendation.
Rec.of Pers.Bd.
on rev.of Rules
& Reg.of sick
lv. upon retire-
ment
The Personnel Board submitted their recommendation for Recom.of Pers.
the classification of Finance Director . Further recom- Bd.on classifi.
mended was the salary range of 31 which was felt commensurate of Finance
with the duties of this position and comparable to the Director
salary of other cities surveyed.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer to the Finance Com-
mittee for review at their next meeting, with recommen-
dations to the Personnel Board for action as to title,
duties, etc.
The City Attorney submitted his recommendation regarding Re; eminent
the eminent domain for the opening of Cerritos Avenue up domain for the
through the old Quail Valley Country Club property, opening of
through Gibraltar Saving & Loan, with a recommendation Cerritos Ave.
for settlement. north
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the City Engineer, City
Attorney and City Administrator be authorized to contact
Azusa Foothill Citrus Co. and Azusa Unified School District
and others, to make arrangements for agreement between
them and City for the right-of-way needed for Cerritos
Avenue from 10th Street to Sierra Madre Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem Approve settle -
and unanimously carried to authorize approval of a ment to Gilb.
settlement in the amount of $22,000 to be paid to Say.& Loan &
Gibraltar Savings and Loan Association and a settlement Az. Western,Inc.
of $488.52 be paid to Azusa Western, Inc.
A report was received from the City Engineer on his Approve Agmt.for
recommendation of the Agreement between the City and const.of Encanto
James J. Kirst, of Kirst Construction Co. to open the Prkwy. with
Encanto Parkway between Huntington Drive and Fish Canyon Kirst Const.Co.
Road.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the proposed Agreement
with James J. Kirst for construction of Encanto Parkway
along the west bank of the San Gabriel River between
Huntington Drive and Fish Canyon Road, in the form as
amended by the City Attorney, and to authorize the execu-
tion of such Agreement when approved by the City Attorney.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that when Agreement for the con-
struction of Encanto Parkway, between Huntington Drive and
Fish Canyon Road, has been executed by the City and by
James J. Kirst, the Mayor be authorized to sign the
acceptance of terms contained in a letter dated 1/24/67
from the Department of Army Corps of Engineers, and that
the City Clerk be authorized to attest to same, and that
a copy of such letter bearing these signatures be for-
warded to the Corps of Engineers to the attention of
Mr. Stanley, Chief of the Real Estate Division.
A Resolution was submitted amending Resolution No. 4693
by changing the classification schedule for Fire Captain
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFI-
CATION SCHEDULE FOR FIRE CAPTAIN.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried tka.t further reading be waived.
Res. #5222
Amend.Res.#4693
by chng.classif.
schedule for
Fire Capt.
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: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5222
A Resolution was submitted on Weed Abatement, and setting
hearing for 5/15/67.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDE-
WALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, DIVISION 33 PART
25 CHAPTER 133 ARTICLE 3•
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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Res. #5223
Weed Abatement
Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
and numbered Resolution 5223.
A request was submitted by the City Engineer for authori-
zation to attend a training course in Los Angeles, spon-
sored by the Division of Highways, the subject matter to
be Cooperative Transportation Studies, to be held May 16,
17 and 25.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
A request was received from
authorization to attend the
Course in Los Angeles, July
May 8, 9 and 10, approved at
the City Administrator for
Community Shelter Planning
17, 18 and 19 (changed from
the 4/17/67 Council Meeting)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
City Eng.to attd
training course
in L.A.pn Coop.
Transportation
Studies,5/16,17
& 25
City Adm.to
attend Comm.
Shelter Plan.
Course in L.A.
5/8,5/9 & 5/10
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The State Compensation Insurance Fund presented the Dividend Check
City with a dividend check for the year ending 7/1/66, frm.St.Comp.Ins,
in the amount of $13,929.09• yr.end.7/1/66
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to file the communication.
A communication was received from Fred W. Schonlau, Cncl.to inspect
Marketing Representative from IBM regarding inspections #1130 Computer
' of available data processing installations. @ IBM Hdqtr.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administra-
tor to arrange for an appointment for Councilmen to
inspect the No. 1130 Computer at the IBM Western
Regional Headquarters in Los Angeles, for the latter
part of this week or early part of next week.
Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects, submitted for Auth.execu.of
consideration their contract for construction and develop- contr.for const.
N ment of a "Police Facilities Building and Jail, including of Pol.Fac.Bldg.
o an E.O.C.", and authorization for execution thereof. & Jail
to
C) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the execution of
contract.
A request was also received for the payment of the archi- Auth.paymt.of
tect's retainer fee in the amount of $2,500. retainer fee to
architect in
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cooney amount of $2,50C
and unanimously carried to authorize the payment of
$2,500 to Marion J. Varner, architect, as a retainer fee,
after all documents are signed.
A communication was received from the Office of Civil Appvl.of funds
Defense, Region 7, advising Federal approval of the from Off.of
City's application for matching funds and requesting Civil Def.,Reg.
various conferences between representatives of the City, 7
the architectural firm, the California Disaster Office
and OCD Region 7, throughout the development of plans
and specifications; with the request that the City Admin-
istrator be authorized to attend such conferences as are
required.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio City Adm.to attc
and unanimously carried to grant the request for the nec.conferences
City Administrator to attend the necessary conferences.
The City Administrator presented for Council considera- Preliminary
tion the proposed preliminary 1967-68 fiscal year 1967-68 Budget
Operating Budget of the City.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt of the
proposed budget for fiscal year 1967-68.
A request was received from Y.M. and Frank Hernandez for Re: waiver of
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a waiver of $250 fee for the demolition of a substandard $250 -for demol.
dwelling at 4522 North Azusa Avenue (Substandard Case of Substandard
No. 150), bldg. @4522 N.
Azusa Ave.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio (Y.M. & Frank
and unanimously carried to suspend the abatement pro- Hernandez)
ceedings for 60 days and to notify Mr. Hernandez of
conditions and way to proceed.
A Resolution was presented accepting a Quitclaim Deed Res -#5224
for reserved water rights in land originally sold to Accept.Quitclain
Glendora Irrigating Co. (Vosburg Family). Deed
(Vosburg)
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Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEP'T'ING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING
THEREOF. (Vosburg)
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
' Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, Mc Lees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5224.
The Downtown Study Committee submitted their report from Downtown Study
their meeting of 4/25/67. Comm.Rpt.
h Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Q� and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and
Planning Director proceed with preparation of a "Workable
Program for Community Improvement".
A communication was received from the City of Duarte, of Re:Rehabilitatic
a letter sent' to Congressman Lipscombe on a proposed center for drug
rehabilitation center for alcoholics and drug addicts, addits & alcoh.
to be located at the San Gabriel River north of Santa Fe
Dam. No action taken by Council.
An invitation was received from the Recreation Director Invit.to attend
for Council to attend the opening day ceremonies of the Opening Day
' Azusa Pony League, May 13th at 9:00 a.m., at Gladstone Ceremonies for
Park, and the Azusa Colt League, May 20th at 7:45 p.m., Pony & Colt
at Memorial Park. No action by Council. Leagues
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A letter was received from Supervisor Bonelli of a copy
sent to - Road Commissioner Morhar, supporting the
City's request for County assistance for the Cerritos Ave.
project. No action by Council.
A letter of appreciation was received from Reverend Ben
Paroulek for assistance by the Light and Water and
Public Works Departments in relocating light poles on
the Church playground. No action by Council.
Ltr.from Supery
Bonelli support
City's req.for
CO.ASst.(Cerrit
Ave.)
Ltr.of Appre.fm
Rev.Paroulek
Notice was received on a PUC hearing on the Cerritos Notice of PUC
Avenue grade crossing. It was suggested by Council that Hrg.on Cerritos
an expert be engaged to represent the City at this hear- Ave.grade cross
ing, and Council requested that this suggestion be placed
on the 5/15/67 Agenda.
There was discussion on the adoption of an Ordinance Re:adoption of
regulating -or -controlling the sale and purchase of used Ord.on sale &
copper wire, etc. Council requested that consideration purch.of used
of adoption of such an Ordinance be placed on the 5/15/67 copper wire
Agenda. (5/15/67 mtg.)
There was discussion on the adoption of an Ordinance on
the keeping of animals within the City limits.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to place on the Agenda, at a
convenient date, the consideration of such an ordinance.
Re:adoption of
Ord.on keeping
animals within
city limits
The Mayor notified Council of a Congressional Night Dinner Notice of Cong.
honoring Congressmen Lipscomb, Wiggins and Pettis, to be Night Dinner,
held June 3, 1967 at 7:00 p.m., in Building 7-A, Los Ange]es.,,honoring Cong.
Fairgrounds in Pomona, reservations $7. per person. Lipscomb,Wiggin
& Pettis
6/3/67
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to authorize the attendance of
all available Council members and their wives. The Mayor
suggested that the City Clerk be notified by those
attending, in order to make the necessary reservations.
An invitation was received from the Salvation Army, of
the Salvation Army 1967 "Sally" Award Dinner honoring
Mr. C. S. Gross, retiring chairman of the Board, Lock-
heed Aircraft Corporation, to be held on May 22nd at
the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, reservations
$12.50 per person.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to attend.
A request was received for the installation of a 2 -way
directional sign on Sierra Madre Avenue, for the Boy
Scout Hall.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman McLees
CV and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Works
lf� Department to install the 2 -way directional sign as
requested.
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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.
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Mayor to attend
dinner honoring
C.S.Gross,retire
chrmn.of Board,
Lockheed AircAfl
Corp.5/22,Cen-
tury Plaza Hotel
reserv.$12.50
Approve install.
of 2 -way dir.
sign (Boy -Scout
Hall
Res.#5225
Bills & Reqs.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5225•
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:30 p.m.
City Clergy
Next Resolution 5226
Next Ordinance 896
Minutes taken from Council Actions of 5/1/67
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