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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 24, 1967 - CCJ CITY HALL ALUi;A, CALIFi R\IF. TU"r;SiiAY, OCTOBER lir, 1907 The City (Alincil :)!' .Cie (:illy of Azusa met in Adjourned regular session at Lhc above time and place. Mayor Cooney cal.lud t';:e meeting to order. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rub k., Calvert, Solem, XcLees, Cooney Also Present: City Adn.inistrator Fcrworthy, Superintendent of Light & +ater Smit;, City Clerk Miller. A memo war, subm,Ltted by the Direl—t or of Public Works, stating that the Seal Coating Program l -as been completed by Gilsabind Corporation; satisfacLori.ly according to the specifications,and recommending the execution and recording of the notice of Completion. The or.igi.nal proposal indicated an estimated quantity of 83,D0 gallons; however, a total of 8'(25 gallons were applied, requiring an additional 425 gallons at $.6824 per gallon. Authorization was requested for a change -order r- of $290.02 for this additional material. C2 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve Change Order in the amount of =$290.02 to Gilsabind Corporation. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept the Street Seal Coating Project and authorize execution of Notice of Completion. Discussion was continued from: the October 2, 1967, meeting re: 72'-p salary increase for safety members, requested by the Police and Fire Association and recommended by the 'Personnel Board. City Administrator Foxworthy submitted a memo showing the effect of the cigarette tax on City revenues. The City could anticipate receiving throughaut the remainder of the fiscal year 1967-68, the amount of $57,810. "The amount required for a 7-�-% across the board increase for safety members would amount to approximately $51,251. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to grant 7 -2 -% salary increase to the Police and Fire safety members, effective October 1, 1967, and City.Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution. Council also discussed the subject of revised classifications for Police Clerk (with recommended salary adjustment) and Senior Police Clerk, continued from the adjourned meeting of October 23, 1967. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations of the Personnel Board, with salary increase to Range 8 for Police Clerk; and City Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution. The City Administrator submitted Appraisal Report from Ricriard V. Speck, real es+tate'appraiser, on two alternate sites for Police Facilities Building and Emergency Operating Center. Tare property on 700 block of Alameda Avenue, starting at rear of garage building and extending Northerly to include the Civil Defense Office on City property, con- sisting of 6 lots, is appraised at $75,000; the property on the 700 block of Dalton Avenue, with 300 ft. frontage and 150 ft. depth, is appraised at $42,000; making a difference of $33,000 in appraisals of the sites. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Roll Call Authorize $2),J.02 Change Order and execution of Notice of Comple.for Seal Coating Program r 72% salary increase to Police & Fire safety members effective 10/1/6'7, & Res. to be prepared Revised ciassif. Police Clerk & Sr.Police Clerk & Res. to be prepared Appraisal Reports on 2 sites for Police Fac. & E.O.C. Bldg. 372 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TIJESDAY, OCTOBER 241 1967 Page 2' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the Appraisal Report and authorize payment of appraiser's fee. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert, Alameda site that the Alameda site be selected for the Police Facility selected and E.O.C. building. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, N,cLees NOES: Councilmen: Cooney ABSENT: Councilmen: None In answer to Councilman Calvert's question, the City Admin- istrator reported that the Police Chief, Police Captain and. he have been working as a Committee on this project. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn and unanimously cairied.to adjourn the meeting. V^ Time of adjournment: 8:35 p.m. n W Deputy City Clerk 1 1 N I 374 1 L� 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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 Cooney requested one moment of silence in memory of City Attorney Harry C. Williams. Mayor Cooney called the meeting to order and led in salute Call to Order to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Gilbert Allan of the Church of Christ. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney Also Present: Acting City Attorney Terzian, City Administra- tor Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water Smith, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Miller Approval of Council actions of adjourned meeting 10/23/67, and adjourned meeting of 10/24/67, approved as submitted. Councilman Rubio presented Distinguished Service Award to Mrs. Frances Measom, in recognition of United Nations Day observance. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office for the completion and erection of a recreation building in Northside Park (Project #461-A). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Director of Public Works to award bid on Alternate #1 to Robert J. Hassett, low bidder ($13,923) and to return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator and Accounting Director to arrange transfer of funds ($3,245). Pres.award to Frances Measom Bids (Project 461-A) rec. building The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg.amend, on recommended amendment to the Municipal Code Section M.C.re: keep - 9208.10, Subsection c-5 relating to the keeping of poultry ing of poultr: and animals for non-commercial purposes (Planning Commission initiated), the Mayor declared hearing open. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to close hearing. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of the Planning Director, and amend the M.Code to read "30 chicks of any age up to 12 weeks"; and City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance to be enforced 60 days after adoption. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg.amend on recommended amendment to Municipal Code (Section 9206) M.C.re: defin: relating to the definition of a billboard (Planning Commission tion of Bill - initiated), the Mayor declared hearing open. board ' Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Planning Commission; and City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg.amend on recommended amendment to Municipal Code Section 9230.72 M.C. re: Out - relating to Outdoor Advertising and Billboards, Planning door Adv. & Commission initiated, the Mayor declared hearing open. Billboards Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Planning Commission, and City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance. m 1 1 J CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1967 Page 2 City Council, on its own motion st from action of Planning Denied CUP Commission (P.C. Resolution #684) granting a Conditional (Case C-73 - Use Permit, with conditions, to permit construction of a W.B. Ihnen) gasoline service station, on property at S.W. corner of Foothill Blvd. and Azusa Avenue (Case C-73 - W. B. Ihnen). Moved by Mayor Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny Conditional Use Permit, and City Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution. Request by Wayside Inn -Wigwam for permission to have "Go -Go Dancers" at their beer tavern at 738 N. Azusa Avenue. Moved by Counc McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney and City Administrator for thorough investigation and establishment of set of rules as a basis for Council action on such requests, with report to Council. Request by Seventh Day Adventist Church for permission to use caroling music and song in residential areas, from 11/26 through 12/24, 67, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ( 5 nights a week). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees and unanimously carried to grant request. Request by Taco Bell, 237 S. Azusa Avenue, for permission to display advertising sign on parkway in front of the property with liability insurance available; also comments from Director of Public Works. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny request and authorize City Administrator to write letter to owner, informing him of findings re: City and State laws prohibiting placing of such signs as requested. Request by West Coast Communications, Inc., for CATV franchise within the City; with recommendation from Director of Public Works. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to refer request to City Attorney, City Administrator and Director of Public Works for study and report to Council. Req.to have "Go -Go Dancers at 738 N.Az.Av Apvl.req.for Caroling, by Seventh-Day Adventist Req.to place sign in park- way (Taco Bel: (req, denied) A memo was received from Division of Highways submitting infor- Info. re: mation concerning Outdoor Advertising Act, providing procedures Outdoor Advez for certain advertising displays located adjacent to Inter- tising Act state and fedemml--aid primary highways within cities. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney, City Administrator, Director of Public Works & Planning Director, for recommendation to Council. Notice of Area "D" Civil Defense & Disaster Board dinner meeting, 11/16/67, Barrister Restaurant in Pomona, 7:30 p.m. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to authorize attendance of Assistant Civil Defense Director and any Council members. Notice dinner mebting, Area "D", 11/16/67 Accounting Director requested authorization to assign Accounts Autz. to Receivables to local collection agency, if deemed necessary assign Accts. Rec. to collet Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and tion Agency unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Accounting Director and authorize City Clerk to proceed. LAS I I 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1967 Page 3 Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for foll- ABC Notices owing applications for licenses: 1. Rock & Sands 1. Person to person transfer of On Sale General 2. Draw -One (Public Premises & Catering License, from Bejohn Corp. to Don N. & Margaret Seefried for premises located at 927 W. Foothill Blvd. (Rock and Sands) 2. Person to person transfer of On Sale Beer (Food) ,license from J. R. and W. J. Vandehey to I. E. & L. L. Farra, for permises at 112 N. Azusa Ave. (Draw One). Moved by Councilman Rubio, secortbd by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file both Notices. Notice was received of hearing on 11/21/67, 9 a.m., by Regional Planning Commission, on zone change to C-2, at intersection of E*Cypress Street and N. Lark Ellen Avenue (Irwindale District). Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file. Hrg. Regional Plnng. Comm. 11/21/67 Quarterly Report was received from Chamber of Commerce. C of C. Quart Report Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#695 No. 695 recommended zone change from R -lc to P, on portion recomm.zone of southerly 330' of east one-half of Lot 51, Subdivision change (Z-142 #2, Azusa Land & Water Co., located at 847 W. First Street. Screwmatic.In( (hearing before Council set for 11/20/67). ' Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 696 granted a Variance to permit construction of an equipment and truck rental yard in a C-2 zone, on property located at 444 N. Azusa Avenue. Information item. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption amending Section 9212.10(b), Item #6, of the Municipal Code re: Bars and Cocktail Lounges. Councilman McLees, offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9212.10 (b) OF THE AZUSAM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Uouncilman Solem that the Ordinance be adopted. 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 908. A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4693 re: table of organization and compensation in various departments of the City. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY. P.C.Res.#696 grntd. Var. (V-208 - Conforti- Hryciuk) Ord.#908 re: Bars & Cocktail Loun. ges Res. #5317 re Table of Organization Compensation A -a"":- 9%. , f6w, s I I 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1967 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Uouncilman Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5317. Page 4 A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4693 Res. ' #5318 re; by changing classification schedules for Police Clerk and chang.classif. Senior Police Clerk. for Pol.Clk.& Snr.Pol.Clk. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES FOR POLICE CLERK AND SENIOR POLICE CLERK. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by ouncilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. tD Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio M that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Q G AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5318. Request approval of appointment of Constance Grover as Appvl. appmt. Secretary -Steno in the Police Department, at Step,4 C. Grover as effective 11/7/67. Sec. -Steno, it Pol. Dept. 'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm appointment. Recommendation by City Administrator and Police Chief to Appvl. quota - accept low quotation from Savage Pontiac Monrovia, for tion frm.Saveg one 1968 Pontiac Catalina 4 -door sedan, 12,970.46 including Pontiac for state tax, and issuance of Purchase Order. 1968 Pon.Cata- lina Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation and authorize issuance of Purchase Order to Savage Pontiac Center, Inc., for $2,970.46 Recommendation by Director of Public Works for authorization Req. for remoi to remove all Evergreen Ash trees in City; and to replace al of ash tref with species indicated on Master Street Tree List. Waive in City property owners replacement fee, cost to City $2,070, Gas Tax Funds could be utilized. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Director of Public Works, and authorize proceeding with removal of trees, etc., as requested. Proposed Resolution for execution of quitclaim deed to Corps Res. #5319 'of Engineers, for Encanto Parkway; and City Attorney be auth- exec. quitcla: orized to prepare an encroachment permit to guarantee access deed to Corps onto Encanto Parkway to Mr. Thorsen. of Engineers Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resoltuion be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: I I Ll 1 M x A CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 61 1967 Page 5 Director of Public Works submitted petition from 3 property Req, for owners for annexation; and that request be forwarded to annexation Planning Commission for their consideration as an uninhabited 3 propty.ownex annexation. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees, and unanimously carried that annexation requests be forwarded to Planning Commission for proper action. Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl. specs specifications for purchase of A pick-up truck, front-end for purchase loader and back hoe attachment and authorizationfor bid call of equipment on each. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve specifications submitted. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under Municipal Code for pick-up truck, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures, and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with same. Moved by Councilamn Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize bid call for front-end loader and back hoe. Recommendation b Director of Public Works for approval of Change Order of T34 re: Light & Water Construction Office, Project #447; and execution of Notice of Completion. Appvl.of Chan€ order(Project #447) Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve Change Order in amount of $34. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept project and authorize execution of Notice of Completion. 'Recommendation by Superintendent of Light $c Water to authorize Appvl. Mutual Mutual Credit Bureau to proceed with legal action against Credit Bureau Empire Showcase and Fixture Company, formerlylocated at to proceed 1036 Kirkwall Road, in the amount of $293.18, with legal action Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. Request by Superintendent of Light & Water that Frank Pollock, Appvl.Frank Welder, be advanced to 3rd Step of Range 35 while serving as Pollock,weldex Acting Water General Foreman, due to illness of Mr. Holden., be advncd. 3r2 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert and Step unanimously carried to rant request that Mr. Pollock be paid at Step 39 Range 35 ($7 1 per month), retroactive to 9/22/67, while acting Water General Foreman. Request by Superintendent of Light & Water for authorization Appvl. employ to employ a temporary welder at Range 22, Step 1, while Frank temp.welder Pollock is acting As Water General Foreman, but not to exceed (not to exceec 90 days. 90 days) Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and 'unanimously carried to grant authorization as requested. Recommended acceptance of Mutual Aid Agreements (fire) Accpt. agree - between cities of Azusa, Arcadia, Covina, E1 Monte, Monrovia ments & auth. and West Covina, and between cities of Azusa, Covina, Pomona execution and West Covina; and authorize execution of Agreements. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept Agreements and authorize execution of same. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm and accept resignation of H. L. Wootan from Reserve Police Corps, effective 10/28/67 at 12 Noon. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1967 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk to send funeral floral piece for Harry C. Williams, in the name of the City Council and the City of Azusa; also to prepare a Resolution in memory of Harry C. Williams and in appreciation of his services, and extending sympathy to his family, with a copy to be sent to Mrs. Williams after its adoption. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of Res. #5321 warrants by the City. Claims & 'Demands Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: 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. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5321. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn in memory of Harry C. Williams, City Attorney; Stephen E. Skidmore, former City Treasurer; and George C. Meier. Time of Adjournment: 10:06 p.m. tCity Clerk Next Ordinance #909 Next Resolution #5322 These minutes created from Deputy City Clerk Dorothy Roehrich's notes, July, 1975. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that Council adopt the policy that the City Clerk's office automatically send a floral piece from the Council and the City of Azusa, in the event of the death of any Council member, or elected official, or department head, or to any member of the immediate family of the foregoing. A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Richard R. Res. #5320 re; Terzian as acting City Attorney. apptg. Richarc' Terzian as Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled: Actg.Cty.Atty, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING RICHARD R. TERZIAN AS ACTING CITY ATTORNEY. Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem and �p unanimously carried that further reading be waived. M 2t� Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by Cthe following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5320. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of Res. #5321 warrants by the City. Claims & 'Demands Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: 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. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5321. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn in memory of Harry C. Williams, City Attorney; Stephen E. Skidmore, former City Treasurer; and George C. Meier. Time of Adjournment: 10:06 p.m. tCity Clerk Next Ordinance #909 Next Resolution #5322 These minutes created from Deputy City Clerk Dorothy Roehrich's notes, July, 1975. I I 1