HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 20, 1967 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1967 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Cooney called the meeting to order. Call to Order
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Cooney.
Flag Salute
Invocation was given by Rev. Gerald Rodin of St. Frances
of Rome Catholic Church. Invocation
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calver, Solem, Roll Call
Mc Lees, Cooney
Also Present: Actg. City Atty. Terzian, City Administra- Introd. of Dept.
for Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Heads
Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Water
Smith, City Clerk Miller.
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions
of 11/6/67 stand approved as written.
Public hearing on recommended zone change from "R -lc"
to "P" on portion of southerly 330' of east one-half
of Lot 51, Subdivision #2, Azusa Land & Water Co.,
M located at 847 W. First Street (Case Z-142 - Planning
Commission Resolution #695 - Screwmatic, Inc.).
a Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation
of Planning Commission for change of zone, and City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance.
Appvl. of Counci
Actions of 11/6/
P.C. Res. on Zn.
Change (Z-142)
Close Hrg.
Atty. to perpare
Ord.
Request by Milton La Pointe, of Los Angeles Department Participation by
of Community Services, for participation by City in City in County
County Delinquency & Crime Commission Board of Inquiry Crime Comm. Brd.
program, and to authorize a local community inquiry
program.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman City personnel
Calvert and unanimously carried that City personnel authorized to
be authorized to participate in this program when participate in
called upon to do so. program
A Resolution in memory of Harry C. Williams, and in Res. memory of
appreciation of his dedicated and invaluable service H. Williams
to City of Azusa.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 5322
IN MEMORY OF HARRY C. WILLIAMS, AND IN APPRECIATION OF
HIS DEDICATED AND INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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 R:5322
Request by City of San Diego for Council Resolution in Req. for Res.
support of issuance in 1969 of a California Commemorative
200th Anniversary stamp.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 5323
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP IN THE YEAR 1969,
COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1967 Page 2
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 8:5323
Request by M. Braude, Los Angeles City Councilman,
for City's policy re: exerting purchasing power of
City to induce automobile manufacturers to accelerate
progress in control of harmful automotive exhaust
emissions.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
Resignation by Willard R. Decker as Assistant City Resignation of
Attorney, effective 11/30/67 (after Planning Commission W. Decker Assist
meeting 11/22/67), or at convenience of Council. ant City Atty.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Accept Resignat-
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to accept Mr. Decker's ion
�r resignation, effective 11/30/67, and to prepare Res-
olution of recognition for his services to the City.
�Request by Chamber of Commerce for Light Department Re
q..by C. of C.
personnel to decorate and maintain lights on deodar for Light Dept.
tree in Civic Center, and construction of Nativity to decorate Xmas
Scene by City forces. Tree
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Req. granted
Solem and unanimously carried to grant permission
as requested (work to be done week after Thanksgiving).
' Claim for damages to automobile at 812 N. Todd Avenue, Claim for damage
11/7/67, allegedly by water and debris from washing to auto by L&W
insulators (Light & Water Department).
Moved by Councilman Rubio;. seconded by Councilman Refer claim to
Calvert and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt insurance carrie
of claim and refer to City's insurance carrier.
Invitation to no -host luncheon honoring Jerry Nichols, Inv. to luncheon
retiring Clerk of Citrus Municipal Court, 12/15/67, for J. Nichols
@ 12:00 N., Covina Bowl Pyramid Room.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Authorize attend
Calvert and unanimously carried to authorize attendance ance
by any members of Council and Department Heads.
Invitation to no -host dinner, 12/6/67, 6:30 p.m. Arrowhead Inv. to dinner
Country Club in San Bernardino, sponsored by Foothill Foothill Fwy.
Freeway Assn. ($6.00 each). Assn.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Authorize attend
McLees and unanimously carried to authorize attendance ance
by Councilmen, Director of Public Works, City Adminis-
trator and Planning Director and their wives.
' Request by Rev. Bailey of First Assembly of God Church Req. fr. 1st As -
for use of Civic Auditorium on Friday, 1/5/68 from sembly of God Ch
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 P.M. for use of Aud.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to grant permission
under usual Council policy.
Treasurer's Financial Statement (Balance 10/31/67
$1,163298.85)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to file Statement.
Grant permission
Financial State-
ment
File statement
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1967
Planning Commission Resolution #697 - recommending ap-
proval of proposed realignment of Sierra Madre Ave.
(Information)
Planning Commission Resolution #698 (Case V-209 - Trade -
wind Estates, Inc.) - granting a Variance permitting
width of 65 ft. in lieu of required 70 ft. for Lots 1,
2 and 3 of Tentative Tract #23528 (Information).
(south of Sierra Madre Avenue, between Azusa and
Alameda Avenues)
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Prop. realign-
ment of Sierra
Madre Ave.
Case V-209 Trade
wind Estates
Var. granted
Planning Commission Resolution #699 - approving Tentative Approving Tract
Tract #23528, filed by Tradewind Estates, Inc., subject #23528 sub. to
to certain conditions. (Information) certain conds.
Planning Commission Resolution #700 (Case C-71 - Violet Case C-71 - CUP
M. Ott) - granting a Conditional Use Permit to extend granted
the time limit for commencimg construction of an auto-
mobile service station. (Information)
Acting City Attorney will prepare proposed Ordinance, Actg. C. Atty.to
on suggestion of Council, clarifying present Ordinance, prepare Ord.
to effect that any time Council modifies Planning
Commission Resolution and adds conditions, authority
would then remain with Council.
Planning Commission Resolution #701 - recommending Prop. annex. of
approval of proposed annexation of property north of property N. of
Sierra Madre Avenle. Sierra Madre Ave
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried that Planning Commission
be authorized to initiate pre -zoning hearing.
Recommendation re: updating of Planning Department Updating filing
filing fees, with survey attached. fees
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Prepare Ord. to
Calvert and unanimously carried to approve recommendation change filing fe
of Planning Commission re: filing fees (zone change
increased from $50.00 to $200.00; variance to remain
at 35.00; conditional use permit increased from $35.00
to 100.00), and City Attorney to prepare necessary
Ordinance.
First reading of Ordinance amending Section 9208.10(c) 1st rdg. Ord.
5 of Municipal Code re: keeping of poultry and animals keeping poultry
for non-commercial purposes. animals
First reading of Ordinance amending Section 9206 of 1st rdg. Ord.
Municipal Code re: definition of a Billboard. Billboards
First reading of Ordinance adding Section 9230.72 to 1st rdg. Ord.
Municipal Code re: Outdoor Advertising and Billboards. Outdoor adv.
A Resolution denying application for Conditional Use Denying CUP Case
Permit (Case C-73, W. B. Ihnen). C-73-Ihnen
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #5324
DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(W. B. IHNEN)
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 8:5324
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Proposed Rules governing Cafe Entertainment, requested
by Council as result of request for "Go -Go Dancers" at
Tavern @ 738 N. Azusa Avenue.
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Rules Governing
Cafe Entertain-
ment
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rpt. at next
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney, Council mtg.
Police Chief and City Administrator for study and report
at next Council meeting.
Monthly Reports from Boards, Commissions and Departments
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
Proposal from firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen re:
position of City Attorney.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that R. R. Terzian be
continued as Acting City Attorney, with additional
duties of Attorney for Planning Commission as well as
cp Council, with Resolution to be prepared for 12/4/67
M meeting, setting forth salary of $900 per month.
Z Resignation of Police Reserve Officer D. L. Shomber,
Ca effective 11/11/67.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Recommendation by Director of Public Works for Council
action re: County Flood Control District Project #1119,
Unit 2, 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue, as follows:
' 1. Approve plans and specs.
2. Authorize Flood Control District to proceed
with construction as described.
3. Grant permission to occupy and use public
streets in City to construct, operate and
maintain said installations.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to approve plans and
specs as submitted.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize Flood Control
District to proceed with construction as described.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to grant permission to
occupy and use public streets in City to construct,
operate and maintain said installations.
Monthly rpts.
Position of City
Attorney
Terzian to be
Acting City Atty
Res. of Police
Officer Shomber
Co. Flood Contro
Proj. #1119
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk
to forward certified copy of Council's actions to Flood
Control District.
' Recommendation by Director of Public Works that Western Appraisals for
Cities Appraisal Co., Inc., be engaged for purpose of widening Sierra
obtaining preliminary appraisals for widening of Sierra Madre Ave.
Madre Avenue @ $1,000.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept recommendation
of Director of Public Works to engage Western Cities
Appraisal Co., Inc., to obtain preliminary appraisals
for widening of Sierra Madre Avenue @ $1,000.
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Recommendation of Director of Public Works for approval Bid call Proj.
of plans and specs for reconstruction of 10th Street, #457-12/14/67
Foothill Service Road, Azusa Lane, First Street, Grand-
view Drive, et al. (Project #457); and authorization
for bid call.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to approve plans and
specs.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize -City Clerk
to advertise for bids. (Opening set for 12/14/67)
A Resolution accepting Grant of Easement for roadway Grant of Easemen
purposes.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #5325
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES -
25' RADIUS PROPERTY LINE RETURN, S.E. CORNER PASADENA
AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BLVD. (BOILEAU AND SMITH).
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M Resolution was unanimously adopted by the following
tf; vote of Council:
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Q AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered R:5325
Request from City of Duarte that Mayor Cooney, City Req. fr.Duarte
Administrator, and Director of Public Works meet with possible deannex
Mayor and City Administrator of Duarte to discuss pos- fr. Azusa & anne.
sible detachment from City of Azusa, and annexation to to Duarte
City of Duarte, of certain area west of San Gabriel
River, north of Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and carried (Councilman Solem dissenting)
to authorize Mayor, City Administrator, Director of
Public Works, City Attorney and any 2 Councilmen, to
join in this meeting and report back to Council.
Recommendation by City Administrator for consideration Acquisition of
of acquisition of Rainbow Country Club property for Rainbow Country
park purposes in exchange for land at Civic Center if Club for park
used for construction of new Police Facilities Building;
also communication from Park and Recreation Commission
regarding item.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to file.
Recommendation by City Administrator for study of Bldg. inspection
Building Inspection service fees. fees
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Reduce hours of
Solem and unanimously carried to reduce office hours Bldg. inspector
of Building Inspector to two hours (8:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m.) effective 12/1/67.
Recommendation by City Administrator, Director of Public Re-examination
Works and Supertindent of Light & Water, to accept proposalof Azusa Water
of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, Inc., for System
engineering services for re-examination of Azusa Water
System facilities.
Moved by Councilman Solem to accept proposal and author-
ize acceptance of agreement. (Motion died for lack of
a second.)
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Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to table item to 12/4/67
meeting.
Request by Nick Zichichi for authorization to attend Req. by Zichichi
Los Angeles -Orange Counties Radiological Defense Officers to attend Defens
Assn. meeting, 11/28/67, in Long Beach, with reimburse- Assn. meeting
ment for dinner and mileage (submitted without recom-
mendation).
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Req. granted
Solem and unanimously carried to approve request, with
reimbursement of accountable expenses for dinner and
mileage.
Claim against City due to automobile accident on 10/2/67 Claim against
at Baseline Road & Citrus Avenue, in amount of $477.455 City re:auto
submitted by Mrs. Jodee A. Heidt (Police unit driven by accident
Felix A. Noriega).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt
of claim and refer to City's insurance carrier.
Notice from Alcoholic Beverage Control of Person -to -
Person Transfer (adding spouse) of On Sale Beer (Food)
License, from Vaughn R. Jones to Naomi L. & Vaughn R.
Jones (One -Way Inn - 636 N. Azusa Ave.).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to file.
City Clerk read note of appreciation from Mrs. Harry
Williams for City and Council's remembrance on the
death of her husband.
Re: Encanto Parkway. Acting City Attorney reported ttft
encroachment permit is not needed to guarantee access
to Mr. Thorsen - only a right of access - and an Access
Agreement will be prepared for 12/4/67 meeting.
Acting City Attorney reported that PUC hearings on
Cerritos Avenue grade crossing have been concluded
and a decision will be forthcoming.
City Administrator reported that the proposed Ground
Wire Agreement with the General Telephone Company
had been reviewed by City Attorney Williams and the
suggested changes were approved by the Telephone Co.
Also, the revised Agmt. has been approved by Acting
City Attorney as to form.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Mc Lees and unanimously carried to approve and authorize
execution of Agmt. as amended.
Refer to City's
insurance car-
rier
ABC Notice
One -Way Inn
636 N. Azusa
Note of apprecia
ion-Mrs.Williams
Encanto Parkway
PUC hearings on
Cerritos Ave.
grade crossing
Ground Wire Agmt
Gen. Telephone C
Re: Application #49787 of Southern Pacific Co. to PUC So. Pacific Co.
for an order authorizing maintenance and operation grade crossing
of industrial crossing at grade at Todd Avenue. Todd Ave.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to authorize City
Administrator to write letter to PUC, to be signed
by Mayor, stating City will not oppose application,
conditioned upon compliance by Southern Pacific
with all provisions of documents attached as exhibits
and part of application.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Actg. C. Atty.to
Calvert and unanimously carried to instruct Acting City prepare Ord. re:
Attorney to prepare Ordinance adopting a deed transfer Transfer Tax
tax in conformance with SB 837 (to replace federal
deed stamp tax which expires 12/31/67).
City Administrator reported on progress of obtaining Rpt. on obtainin
land on W.S. Alameda Avenue (700 block) for Police land for Police
Facilities Bldg. He has requested title reports on Bldg.
parcels involved, but has received only one report back,
to date. Re: meeting at Santa Rosa with officials on
EOC, City Administrator reported the basement area for
EOC was approved; also the plan has been approved by the
Police Chief and Police Captain.
City Clerk distributed to Council members a report on a Rpt, on Federal
Council study of California state government's role in Urban Programs
federal urban programs, received from Intergovernmental
Council on Urban Growth.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
c� Mc Lees and unanimously carried to authorize City
M Administrator to write a letter to City of Glendora,
to be signed by Mayor, requesting them to install a
x standard self -registering meter at their pumping
Q station and well in Azusa, for the purpose of measuring
C the water, in accordance with requirements of the 1921
indenture, said measuring device to be approved by Super-
intendent of Water Department; to submit precise plan to
the Planning Commission for approval; and to obtain a
building permit -- all of the above requests to be
taken care of within 60 days from the date of the
letter to be written.
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:10 p.m.
city//Clerk
Next Resolution #5326
These minutes created from Dorothy Roehrichs resumes
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Req. Glendora to
install meter at
pumping station
& well in Azusa
Adjourn
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