HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 21, 1967 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1967 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Cooney called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. W. C. Schnute of Invocation
Concordia Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Roll Call
Mc Lees, Cooney
Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Admin-
istrator Foxworthy, City Engineer
Sandwick, Planning Director Smith,
Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, City Clerk Miller.
Approval of minutes of 7/17/67 meeting and Council Appvl. Minutes
actions of 8/7/67 meeting.
Public hearing on recommended amendment to Section Amend to M.C.
9212.10 (b) of Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code
re: use of Public Dance Hall in C-2 zone after a
public hearing in each case under Conditional Use
Permit (Planning Commission Resolution #676 -
Planning Commission initiated).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept recommend-
ation of Planning Commission and direct City Attorney
to prepare necessary Ordinance.
Public hearing on Weed Abatement Program. Weed Abatement
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Pub. Wks. to
Rubio and unanimously carried to instruct Superintend- proceed with
ent of Public Works to proceed with Weed Abatement Weed Abatement
Program according to approved list.
Deeision on Appeal from denial, by Planning Commission CUP - Case C-72
Resolution #675, of Conditional Use Permit to allow Harold Fry
construction of gasoline service station at 101 N.
Azusa Avenue (Case C-72 - Harold Fry) - (Hearing
closed 8/7/67).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Grant CUP
Solem and unanimously carried to grant Conditional C. Atty. to
Use Permit with conditions submitted and amended prepare document
by Council, and City Attorney to prepare necessary
document. Conditions #9 and #10 amended, and
Conditions #12 and #13 added.)
Report of Questionnaire Study (tabled from 6/5/67).
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to raise item from
the table.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Questionnaire
Rubio and unanimously carried that any questionnaires Study
relating to personnel be submitted to and approved
by Council before being circulated among City employees.
Request by National Communications, Inc., for 21 -year Request for
franchise (on mileage basis) to install communication franchise
cgble 7(andigl agd)buried conduits) - (continued from
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 213 1967
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to file communication.
Communication from Librarian re: participation in San
Gabriel Valley System (continued from 8/7/67).
Resolution No. 5283 was unanimously adopted, authorizing
Librarian of Azusa Public Library, on behalf of City and
' Azusa Public Library, to make application to California
State Librarian and to San Gabriel Valley Library System
to permit Azusa Public Library to become a part of such
system; and approving and adopting the plan of service
of said San Gabriel Valley Library System.
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Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Counilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5283
Invitation to attend organizational meeting of the
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data System (Joint Powers),
on 9/19/67, Covina City Hall Council Chambers
Az. Pub. Library
to become part
of San Gab.
Valley Library
System
Res. #5283
Invitation to
attend mtg.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman City not inter -
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to authorize attendance ested in program
by anyone wishing to do so and to advise City/Covina at present time
that we are not interested in the program at this time
but appreciate being informed of such meetings.
Confirming appointment of Eugene Helsley as Accounting Appoint Eugene
Director, effective 9/5/67 or upon passing of Helsley-Accty.
physical examination. Director
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm appointment,
effective 9/5/67, upon satisfactory completion of
physical examination.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Terminate "Act -
Rubio and unanimously carried to terminate "Acting ing Accty. Dir."
Accounting Director" classification when new
Accounting Director assumes duties.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Terminate "Act-
Solem and unanimously carried to terminate "Acting ing Sr. Acct.
Sr. Acct. Clerk" classification when new Accounting Clerk"
Director assumes duties.
City Attorney informed Council that, according to
Resolution No. 5229 and 5255, Mrs. Johns, as Act-
ing Accounting Director, would receive salary at
Range 51, Step 1, retroactive from 8/1/67 until
new Accounting Director assumes his duties.
A Resolution was presented fixing amount of money Amt. of money
necessary to be raised by taxation for fiscal year to be raised by
beginning 7/1/67. taxation
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #5284
AZUSA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 11 1967.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5285
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1967
A Resolution was presented providing for recognition
of certain signatures and facsimile signatures on
warrants.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES
AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote -of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5286
Consideration of appointment of new Council member.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried (with Councilman Rubio
dissenting) that Council appoint Ira Calvert as
Council member for unexpired term of Louis G. Memmes-
heimer, until April 1970.
A Resolution was presented appointing Ira R. Calvert
as member of Council. Mr. Calvert orally resigned
from Park and Recreation and stated he would resign
from School Board.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING IRA R. CALVERT AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
' vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5287
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to accept Mr. Calvert's
resignation from Park and Recreation Commission,
effective immediately. (Mr. Calvert was sworn in as
Council member by City Clerk, and was then seated at
Council table.)
Appointments to Department Committees and Ex -Officio
Members to Commissions, etc. Mayor appointed Council-
man Solem as Alternate Director of County Sanitation
District #22.
A Resolution was presented appointing Mayor Cooney as
Director and Councilman Solem as Alternate Director of
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 22.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MAYOR EDWARD A. COONEY AS
DIRECTOR, AND COUNCILMAN JENS J. SOLEM AS ALTERNATE
' DIRECTOR, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 22.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5288
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Res. - certain
signatures on
warrants
Res. #5286
Appt. new Counci:
member
Ira Calvert apptc
Res. #5287
Appts. to Depts.
& Comms.
Appt. to Sanita-
tion Dist. #22
Res. #5288
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1967
Mayor Cooney informed Council he will continue appoint-
ments to Department Committees and Ex -Officio members
to Commissions, etc., at the 9/5/67 meeting.
Yellow Cab Company request taxicab fare increase.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
and City Clerk to check with other cities and other
taxicab companies re: rates, and report to Council.
Treasurer's Financial Statement ($15138,447.01 as of
7/31/67.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to file statement.
Recommended site location for Police Facility and
E.O.C. Building.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that City Administrator
check as to effect of change of location on EOC applicat-
ion; also on market values of sites, considering sites
of Public Works Building and W.S. Alameda Avenue,
with report to Council.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 681 (Case V-205 -
Leumi Financial Corp.) - denying a Variance to allow
reduced floor area for 30 apartment units, reduced
parking and to exceed minimun lot area requirement
on property located at 385 Rockvale Avenue.
Information.
' Council appeal from the Variance granted to Con. Rock
Products Co. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 678
Case V-204), permitting excavation of rock, sand and
gravel within 25' of Todd Avenue R/W:
1. Rescind motion of 8/7/67, appealing Variance.
2. Dismiss appeal from Variance.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to rescind motion
made on 8/7/67, appealing Variance (Case 204)
granted by Planning Commission Resolution No. 678,
and that the Appeal by Council be dismissed.
Moved by Counilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize Mayor
to sign, on behalf of City, the Stipulation for
Judgment (City of Azusa vs. Con. Rock Products
Company, Case #849507).
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption amending portion of Section 9230.52 of the
Municipal Code re: improvements of off-street park-
ing areas in commercial and industrial zones, by
adding new Subsection (g).
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING A PORTION OF SECTION 9230.52 OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS OF
OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS IN COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONES.
Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 901
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Req. taxi fare
increase
Fin. Statement
Site for Police
Bldg.
Check locations
& market value
sites.
Denying Variance
Case V-205
Leumi Fin. Corp.
Appeal from Var.
Case V-204
Con. Rock
Rescind motion
appealing Var.
Ord. presented
2nd rdg.
Ord. #901
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. presented
adoption amending the Municipal Code re: Los Angeles 2nd reading
County Building Laws, 1965 Edition, to make certain
changes therein (by adding new Subsections (d) and
(e) under Section 203 of Building Code).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #902
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE "LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, 1965 EDITION" TO MAKE
CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN.
Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 902
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. presented
adoption amending Section 9230.40 of the Municipal 2nd reading
Code relating to fences, walls and hedges.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #903
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9230.40 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES.
Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No -903
Monthly Reports from Boards, Commissions and Departments. Dept. reports
' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman File Reports
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to file Reports.
Request authorization for placing Back -to -School Safety Stickers
Safety Stickers on City -owned vehicles on 9/11/67.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that authorization
be granted.
Resignation of Fireman R. Parkhurst, effective 8/28/67, Resignation
and authorization to appoint replacement from Fireman Parkhurst
eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Accept Resignat-
Solem and unanimously carried to accept resignation. ion
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Authorize appt.
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize appointment fr. eligibility
for vacancy from eligibility list. list
Request by Merlyn Bauman for leave -of -absence without 3 day leave
pay for three days (September 5th thru 7th). without pay
' Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Req. granted
Rubio and unanimously carried to grant request.
Submission of revised plans and specs for activity Activity bldg.
building at Gladstone Park (estimated cost, approx. Gladstone Pk.
$19,800), and authorization for bid call.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to approve plans and specs.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Advertise for
Cooney and unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk bids
to advertise for bids. Opening to be on 9/14/67.
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Report and recommendation by Police Chief and City
Engineer re: complaint of parking problem on Alameda
Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets. (Miss R. Hoag)
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendations
of Police Chief and City Engineer that no action be
taken by Council re: temporary parking restrictions
and that, if loitering people are creating a nuisance
in the future, she file report with Police Department,
and to direct letter to Miss Hoag advising her of
these recommendations.
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Parking problem
Alameda bet. 9th
& 10th Sts.
Report and recommendation by City Engineer re: extension Ext. of Route
of Route 243 between the San Bernardino and Foothill 243
Freeways on the Interstate System.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to file. (Similar
Resolution (#5210) adopted 4/3/67.
Report by City Engineer re: interchange at Grand Ave.
and San Bernardino Freeway and recommending adoption
of Resolution to support position taken by West Covina.
A Resolution was presented urging State Division of
Highways to acquire necessary Right of Way for construct-
ion of a full interchange for Grand Avenue at the San
Bernardino Freeway.
A RESOLUTION ,OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
URGING THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO ACQUIRE
NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FULL
' INTERCHANGE FOR GRAND AVENUE AT THE SAN BERNARDINO
FREEWAY.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5292
Annual Report of the Azusa Public Library.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to file.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize temporary
employment of Mrs. Sue Ann Meskan, Account Clerk,
be continued until 10/1/67-
A Resolution was presented declaring intention to
vacate certain portion of Azusa Avenue subject to
reservation and exception of certain Easements.
Hearing set for 9/18/67; vacation of W.S. North Azusa
Avenue, 40' wide, south of Sierra Madre Avenue, between
' Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Canyon Road.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION
OF AZUSA AVENUE SUBJECT TOTHE RESERVATION AND
EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5289
Interchange at
Grand Ave. &
San Bern. Fwy.
Res. #5292
Library Rpt.
Temporary employ-
ment Mrs. Meskan
Res. declaring
intention to
vacate portion
of Azusa Ave.
Res. #5289
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A Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4693 by Res. changing
changing the classification schedule for City Engineer class. schedule
to Director of Public Works and amending Exhibit A for city Engr.
attached thereto.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #5290
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASS-
IFICATION SCHEDULE FOR CITY ENGINEER TO DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND AMENDING EXHIBIT A ATTACHED THERETO.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5290
A Resolution was presented amending Personnel Rules and Res. amend. Per.
Regulations as adopted by Resolution No. 3914 re: Rules & Reg.
Industrial Injury Provisions.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #5291
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO
INDUSTRIAL INJURY PROVISIONS.
Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5291
First reading of Ordinance amending Section 4220.1 of 1st rdg. of Ord.
Municipal Code prohibiting the sniffing, inhaling or
drinking of certain substances.
Claim for damages sustained by vehicle of W. Harry Comber Claim for damage
bllegedly caused by sandblasting work on or about 8/11/67 caused by sand -
at Vincent Avenue and Gladstone Street. blasting
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt
and refer to City's insurance carrier.
Refer claim to
insurance carrie
Recommendation by City Engineer to include traffic signal Traffic signal
maintenance for Gladstone -Vincent signal, under present maintenance
County -City Maintenance Agreement #4748.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize amendment
to County -City Maintenance Agreement, as recommended
by City Engineer.
Data Processing progress report.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to defer action to
9/18/67 meeting.
Communication from Azusa Pacific College re: annexation
possibility.
John R. Clarke appeared before Council re: Police
actions upon being stopped for traffic violations.
No action taken by Council. City Administrator will
investigate and contact Mr. Clarke.
Authorize amend.
maintenance agmt
Rpt. Data Proces
sing
Annex. possibil-
ity
Police actions
upon being stop-
ped for traffic
violations
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1967 Page 8
City Clerk presented request for 2 days leave -of -absence Req, for 2 day
without pay for Mrs. Kearney, Account Clerk. leave without pa;
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Req. granted
Calvert and unanimously carried to grant request.
Communication from Independent Cities of Los Angeles Seminar at San
County re: seminar at San Diego, 9/15-17. Diego
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to file communication.
Councilman Rubio reported noise emanating from Glen- Noise -Glendora
dora pumping plant at west end of Sierra Madre Avenue. pumping plant
No action taken by Council. City Administrator will
notify City of Glendora.
Letter received from Mrs. V.S. Gray, with suggestions Suggestions for
for improvement of downtown area. downtown area
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to write Mrs. Gray
that Council members have received copies of her
communication and a copy sent to the Secretary of
the Downtown Study Committee.
City Attorney received letter from Martin Whelan, Jr., Subdivision in
City Attorney of Brea, calling attention to decision water district
in certain case he is handling for his city, which which partly
decided that a condition imposed by the city in approv- overlapped city
ing a subdivision requiring connection to city water boundary line
system was invalid where the subdivision was also in
a water district which partly overlapped the city
boundary line. The District Court of Appeals has
' decided against City of Brea and the city intends to
petition the Supreme Court for a hearing, and would
like to have other cities join as amicus curiae with-
out cost to them.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize City of
Azusa and its City Attorney to join in applying for
permission to file an amicus curiae brief for hear-
ing before the Supreme Court and to join in any brief
before the Supreme Court in said case.
Councilman Solem stated he had information re: State State acquiring
acquiring additional width along 1st Street @ Azusa width along 1st
Avenue. (N.E. corner & VFW property) Street
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Solem and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:53 P.M.
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Next Resolution #5292
Next Ordinance #904
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