HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 2, 1967 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend H. M. Sorweide of Invocation
Azusa Church of the Nazarene.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Roll Call
Mc Lees, Cooney
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Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Decker, City Admin- Introduction of
istrator Foxworthy, Assistant City Engineer Dept. Heads
Gerlofs, Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, City Clerk Miller
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions Appvl. Minutes
of 9/18/67 stand approved as written.
Service awards to Police Officers T. Cockrell and G. Service Awards
Russell (5 Years); M. Bauman, Mechanic's Helper (5 years).
City Administrator presented award to Merlyn Bauman.
(Police Officers Cockrell and Russell were unable to be
present.)
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public
Hearing on appeal by the Council, on its own motion,
from action of Planning Commission (P. C. Res. #684)
granting a Conditional Use Permit, with conditions, to
permit construction of a gasoline service station, on
property at S.W. corner Foothill Blvd. and Azusa Avenue
(Case C-73 - W. B. Ihnen).
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to defer decision
until 11/6/67 meeting.
Public hearing on appeal from conditions of a Condit-
ional Use Permit and Vari ance granted by Planning
Commission Res. #685, to permit construction of a room
addition and maintain a non -conforming 4' side yard and
to waive construction of required 2 -car garage, on
property located at 448 W. 2nd Street (Case C-74 -
Ralph Macias).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to close hearing.
CUP (W.B. Ihnen)
Close Hrg.
Defer decision
until 11/6/67
Appeal of CUP &
Variance
(Ralph Macias)
Close Hrg.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Approve CUP &
Calvert and unanimously carried to approve Conditional prepare Res.
Use Permit, deleting requirement of 1 -car garage, and to
instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution.
' Public Hearing on recommended amendment to Zoning Amend M.C. re:
Chapter of the Municipal Code (Section 9212.10, Sub- Bars
section b) re: Bars and Cocktail Lounges in C-2 zone
(Planning Commission initiated).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommend-
ation of Planning Commission, and to instruct City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance.
Close Hrg.
Approve & pre-
pare Ord.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 1967
Question of regular meeting of 10/16/67.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that it is the intent
of Council that the regular meeting scheduled for 10/16/67
shall be held on 10/23/67 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, and that any authorized person shall adjourn
said meeting of 10/16/67.
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Request by Foothill Freeway Assn. for Resolution
petitioning for funding of un completed portions of
the Freeway.
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Adjourn regular
mtg. to 10/23/67
Foothill Fwy.
Assn. req. for
Res.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING Res. #5305
THE VALUE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA OF FULL COMPLETION OF THE
FOOTHILL FREEWAY AND PETITIONING FOR FUNDING OF UNCOMPLET-
ED PORTIONS OF THAT FREEWAY.
Resolution unanimously adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. #5305
Notice of collision, private car and City vehicle, Collision -car &
9/14/67 (no formal claim filed). City vehicle
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Refer to Ins.
McLees and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt carrier
and refer to City's insurance carrier.
Request by Jack H*Feldman auctioneer, for 1 -day auction Request for 1
of metal products on 10/4/67 @ 10:30 a.m. (Treasure Chest day auction
Products Co., 400 S. Irwindale Ave.).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried to grant permission.
Recommended Step Raises and/or Permanent Status for
five employees.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation as
submitted.
Recommended "Park Superintendent" classification
(Range 33).
Req. granted
Step raises
Park Supt. class
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Create position
Solem and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Park Supt.
of Personnel Board to create position of Park Super-
intendent, and to instruct City Attorney to prepare
necessary Resolutions.
Communication: re: Rules & Regulations irregularities
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Recommended salary increase for safety members (72-1%)
Request by Police & Fire Assn. Representatives to
address Council re: salaries, etc.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to table (tentatively
on 10/24/67).
Resignation of C. Kurt Smolen from Library Board (term
expiring 6/30/69).
Rules & Reg. of
Per. Board
Salary increase
safety members
Resig. Kurt Smo-
len Library Bd.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Council proposed names for vacancy: Dr. Alfred Reidell
and Ted Arvig.
Mayor proposed name of Dr. Reidell to fill vacancy
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
' Solem and unanimously carried that Alfred G. Reidell
be appointed to Library Board to fill vacancy for
balance of term expiring 6/30/69.
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Accept resign-
ation
Names proposed
for vacancy L.B.
Dr. Reidell to
fill vacancy
Report from Park and Recreation Commission re: recreation Rec. Bldg. North
building at Northside Park. side Park
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Approve plans &
Solem and unanimously carried to approve plans and advertise for
specs (with aluminum windows) for recreation building bids
at Northside Park.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk
to advertise for bids. (Bid opening has been set for
11/2/67.)
Planning Commission Resolution #682 (Planning Commission Amend M.C.
initiated) - recommending an amendment to the Municipal Billboards
Code (Section 9230.72) relating to Outdoor Advertising
and Billboards; hearing before Council to be set by
City Clerk. Hearing set for 11/6/67.
Planning Commission Resolution #690 (Planning Commission
initiated) - recommending an amendment to the Municipal
' Code (Section 9208.10, Subsection c-5) relating to
the keeping of poultry and animals for non-commercial
purposes; hearing before Council to be set by City Clerk.
Hearing has been set for 11/6/67.
Amend M.C. keep-
ing poultry &
animals
Planning Commission Resolution #691 (Planning Commission Amend M.C. def -
initiated) - recommending an amendment to the Municipal inition of Bill -
Code (Section 9206) relating to the definition of a board
Billboard; hearing before Council to be set by City Clerk.
Hearing has been set for 11/6/67.
Second reading of Ordinance amending Section 6346 of the
Municipal Code re: insurance required for operation of
a taxicab.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 6346 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATION OF
A TAXICAB.
Ordinance unanimously adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
' NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; None and numbered Ord. #907
Resolution denying application for a Variance (Case V-205
Leumi Financial Corp.O.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE. (V -205 -Leumi
Financial Corporation)
Resolution unanimously adopted by the following vote of
Council:
2nd rdg. Ord.
operation of
taxicab & Ins.
2nd reading
Ord. #907
Res. denying Vai
(Leumi Fin. Cori
Res. #5306
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. #5306
Report of City Administrator re: clarification of bank
accounts, as supplied by City Treasurer.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to ask for report from
City Treasurer for 10/23/67 meeting on items previously
mentioned.
1. Abolishing Deposit Account, making it a book-
keeping entry on keeping track of deposits; on
transfer of the $48,000 into General Account
and approximately additional $50,800 being
put into Time Accounts from eneral Account.
2. Substantiate balance of $25,000 in Payroll Account.
3. Ask for day-to-day balance on active accounts
for past 3 months plus October and November 1966.
Authorization for Police Sgts. Flynn and Silvius, and
Officer Russell, to attend Homicide Investigation
Institute, at Pasadena Civil Defense Training Center,
October 3, 103 17 and 24, with reimbursement of $14
enrollment fee to each, upon satisfactory completion
of course.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to grant request.
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Clarification of
bank accounts
Req. report from
City Treasurer
Authorization
For Police Sgts.
to attend Inst.
Recommendation by Director of Public Works for Phase
Phase
2 of Gladstone Street project (between Lark Ellen and
stone
Vincent Avenues), joint project with financial contri-
joint
bution, and authorization for Engineering Department
with
to proceed with plans and specs for project.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that letter be directed
to Supervisor Bonelli requesting County's cooperation
of this joint project for amount of $44,000.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to instruct Engineering
Department to proceed with preparation of plans and specs.
Recommendation by Director of Public Works on request
by Ralph A. Thorsen, owner of Canyon Park Development Co.,
for access onto Encanto Parkway, with request to Corps
of Engineers to declare access and make available to Azusa
a strip necessary for this access.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to Director of
Public Works and City Attorney, to prepare necessary
documents and letters.
Resolution accepting Grant of Easement for roadway
purposes from Department of Army, Corps of Engineers
(Encanto Parkway).
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF. (SECRETARY OF THE ARMY)
Resolution unanimously adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYBS: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. 5307
2 of Glad -
project
project
County
Res. #5307
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967
Resolution adopting budget for expenditure of gas tax
funds.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED
FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.
Resolution unanimously adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. 5308
Resolution approving Agreement for Electrical
Distribution Facilities (E.D. Fain Machine, 720 North
Georgia).
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES & ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA & E. D.
FAIN MACHINE.
Resolution unanimously adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. 5309
Confirmation of appointment of Alfred Gabbe as Meter
Reader -Maintenance Man, probationary, Step 1, effective
10/2/67, subject to passage of physical examination.
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Res. #5308
Res. #5309
Appoint Alfred
Gabbe meter
reader
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Confirm appoint
Solem and unanimously carried to confirm appointment. ment
Communication from Superintendent of Light & Water, Purchase of pro;
recommending City investigate possibility of purchasing adjacent to
property in area of SE corner Azusa and Sierra Madre Aves.,Reservoir #1
adjacent to City's property (Reservoir #1).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Study site &
Calvert and unanimously carried that Superintendent of other sites
Light & Water, City Administrator and Director of Public
Works be authorized to make study of this site and
other sites, and report back to Council.
Report by City Administrator re: possible financial Data processing
savings and advantages from using data processing system.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Lease agmt. wit
Calvert and •s_ carried (with Rubio dissenting) IBM
that City enter into lease agreement with IBM, subject
to approval by City Attorney, for Model 1130 to be
delivered in 6 months.
Request by Boy Scouts for City to obtain additional
paint for marking house numbers on curbs.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize purchase
of two gallons paint @ approximately $55 per gallon,
to be used for painting house numbers in front of
every house in the City.
Invitation from Mayor of Glendora to attend "no host"
breakfast on Wednesday, 11/1/67, @ 8:00 a.m., Bojax
Restaurant in Glendora, to discuss last legislative
session with Assemblyman Schabarum.
Req. paint for
house numbers
Boy Scouts
Req. granted
Invitation fr.
Mayor of Glen-
dora, discuss
legislative
session
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize attendance
by Council members who are available.
City Clerk displayed a model of IBM Votomatic Vote
Recorder which will be used at Municipal and General
Elections, and stated it will be on exhibit at City
Hall for demonstration by City Clerk and staff.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept resignation
of Reserve Officer T. Duncan, effective 9/12/67.
City Administrator requested authorization to attend
meeting (with architect M. Varner) of Region 7, Office
of Civil Defense, to be held sometime after 11/5/67
at Santa Rosa, re: EOC.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize attendance.
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IBM Votomatic
Vote Recorder on
exhibit at City
Clerks office
Resignation
Reserve Officer
Duncan accepted
Req, authoriz-
ation to attend
C. D. mtg.
Req. granted
Letter of appreciation was received from Policewoman Letter fr.
Hunter, member of Executive Board of Women peace Officers Policewoman
Assn., for support given to the P.O.S.T. Training Session Hunter
hosted by Azusa Police Department and City.
City Administrator recommended purchase of A.B. Dick
610 Copier for Personnel Office, At $456.25 including
trade-in allowance.
Moved by Councilman Solem, Seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to grant authorization
to issue P.O. for Copier in amount of $456.25.
Invitation received by City Administrator from City of
Victorville to attend open house on Sunday, October 8,
and visit Fall -out Shelter in abandoned mine.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that Asst. Civil Defense
Director, Mrs. Gilbertson, be authorized to attend,
with mileage only allowed.
City Administrator presented architect's print showing
adaptability of Police Facilities Building to site on
W.S. Alameda Avenue, north of garage, to Light & Water
building site.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
McLees and unanimously carried to authorize City
Administrator to employ outside independent appraiser
to make appraisal of both Alameda and Dalton Avenues
sites, for submission to Council on 10/23/67.
Accident on 9/14/67 at Foothill Blvd. & San Gabriel
Avenue, between city vehicle and private car, the City
Administrator stated he would like to have the City
vehicle repaired for lowestquotation received (from
Azusa Paint and Body @ $251.62). He also requested
that the Accident Investigation Committee study and
make a determination of responsibility regarding this
accident. As the late Mayor Memmesheimer was a member
of this Committee, Mayor Cooney appointed Councilman
Calvert to fill the vacancy. (Committee: Mayor Cooney,
Councilman Calvert, Hugh Gerharz, Robert Torrance and
City Administrator).
City Administrator informed Council that during his
absence the week of 10/9/67, Asst. Engineer Gerlofs
will be Acting City Administrator.
Pur. of A.B.Dick
Copier for Per.
Office
Invitation to
visit Fall -out
shelter-Victor-
ville
Mrs. Gilbertson
to attend
Architect's
print of Police
Fac. Bldg.
Outside apprais-
er to make
appraisal of sit
Accident betweer
City vehicle &
private car
Asst. Engr.
Gerlofs to be
Acting City Adm,
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967
City Administrator stated that the Planning Consultant
Study Committee recommended acceptance of proposal from
Hahn, Wise & Associates, Inc.
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Recommend accept
ance fr. Hahn,
Wise & Assoc.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem Authorize agmt.
and unanimously carried to authorize execution of with Hahn, Wise
agreement with Hahn, Wise & Associates, Inc., subject & Assoc.
to approval by City Attorney.
Councilman Rubio requested payment of $10. to Mrs. F
Measom, Chairman of U. N. Day Committee, for postage
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to advance $10. to Mrs.
F. Measom as requested.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 12:42 a.m.
city C 2 k
Next Resolution No. 5310
Next Ordinance No. 908
These minutes created from Dorothy Roehrichs resumes
Payment of $10.
Mrs. Measom for
postage
Adjourn
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