HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 15, 1968 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968
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 the
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Dr. H. Paul Romeis of Calvary =,
Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert,
Solem, McLees, Cooney
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, (entered 7:35 p.m.)
City Administrator Foxworthy, Director of
Public Works Sandwick, Superintendent of
Light & Water Smith, Planning Director Smith,
City -Clerk Miller (entered 7:40 p.m.), Deputy
City Clerk Roehrich.
Council Actions of 1/2/68 meeting were presented to Council.Appv'1 Council
Actions 1,!2,!68
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions mtg.
of 1/2/68 meeting stand approved as written.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for public Pub.Hrg. zone
hearing on recommended zone change from R -3a to .R -3b on change frm R -3a
property at 500 E. Gladstone Street (Case Z-144 - Cova, to R -3b (500 E.
Inc.), the Mayor _declared the hearing open. Gladstone-Cova)
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice of this hearing in Azusa Herald.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
'and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve Planning Commission
recommendation and authorize zone change from R -3a to R -3b
and instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance.
Request was received from Mr. H. Van Ginkel to address
Council regarding future development of area north of
present City Boundary. Mr. Van Ginkel recommended that
Council consider employing planning consultant to study
entire area north of Sierra Madre Avenue to City boundary
line, in order to determine best use of property.
No action taken by Council.
The tabled item from 1-2-68 meeting, regarding considera-
tion of adjustment in salary for office of City Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer to Finance Committee for
report and that City Clerk furnish to Councilmen and Finance
Committee a survery of City Clerks' salaries in surrounding
cities, based on comparison of duties performed and popu-
lation.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to table to 2/5/68 meeting.
H. Van Ginkel
address Council
re:development
of city propty.
Tabled Items
Compensation of
City Clerk
The tabled item requesting Council authorization to proceed Substandard
with necessary actions to demolish substandard building at building -334 E.
334 E. 4th Street, ordered abated by Resolution #5294, 4th St.
adopted 9/5/67 (Substandard Structure Case No. 141 - Ortuno).
City Administrator reported that owner had taken out a permit
from the Building Department in order to remedy defects
indicated. No Council action. Item remained tabled.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968
Tabled item of amending agreement with Hahn, Wise &
Associates for planning study of proposed Annexation #67
area (fee not to exceed $1,000.). This item remained
tabled.
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Amend. Agreement
w/ Hahn,Wise &
Assoc. planning
study, Annex -#67
City Clerk requested authorization for Accounting Director Auth.for Acctg.
to attend Southern California MunicipalFinance Officers Dir, to attend
Annual Seminar at Palm Springs, 2/8 and 2/9, with seminar, Palm
reimbursement of accountable expenses (budgeted). Springs 2/8-9/68
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance as requested,
with reimbursement of accountable expenses not to exceed
$150.
Communication was received from Civil Service Ordinance Comm. frm Civ.
Study Committee reporting on status of findings and also Serv.Comm.
recommendation that committee be disbanded, being unable
to arrive at any conclusion.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to disband the committee and send
letter of thanks of all members for their participation.
Measure to be placed on election ballot, for incorporation
in a resolution to be presented at the 2/5/68 meeting.
No action taken by Council, however -mayor stated that at
present he did not know of any measure, but requested
Council to consider this item for next meeting.
Resolution was presented requesting Board of Supervisors
to permit Registrar of Voters to render special services
to city re: conduct of General Municipal Election to be
held on 4-9-68.
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF AZUSA,
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 91 1968.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Measure on
election ballot
Res. #5335 re:
Registrar of
Voters to aid
in election of
4-9-68
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that 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 5335.
It was recommended that $75 deposit for filing of State-
ment of Qualifications by candidates.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation that
$75 deposit be required by any cnadidate wishing to file
Statement of Qualifications.
Resignation of Dean F. Klarr, Jr., Chairman of Azusa
Committee on Aging, effective 1-22-68 was received.
Moved by Mayor Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to authorize preparation of
resolution commending Mr. Klarr for his service to the City.
$75 deposit for
filing by candi-
dates
Resign. D.F.Klari
Comm on Aging
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968
Request was received from Temple City for support of
legislation controlling the manufacture of gasoline and
petroleum products for reduction of sulphur content therein
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Req. frm Temple
City -support cont
rolling mnf. gas
products
Notice was received of hearing on zone exception Case #8686 -Notice of zone
'(1), Regional Planning Commission, on 1-25-68, 9:30 AM, exception hrg.
re: home for boys to be located at 17801 Sierra Madre date change
Ave. (Information - Change of date)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to note date change and file.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control
ABC Notice
of person-to-person transfer (change in name of applicants
511 n. Azusa Av
by dropping spouse) of on sale beer (food) license from
Wm. E. Baird to Evencio C. Rodriguez. (premises at 511
N. Azusa Ave.)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
PC Res. #706
tion No. 706 had received an appeal from condition of
Variance Case
variance granted by them in that Resolution for a 2' £igh
V-211 Standard
block wall on property at 101 N. Azusa Ave. (Case V-211
Oil Co.
Standard Oil Company of California. Hearing before Council
to be set for February 5, 1968. No action taken by Council.
Finance Committee submitted report on classification and Finance Report
duties of Accounting Director with recommendation that
'complement be eliminated of position of Cost Accountant
and that Accounting Director assume those duties so that
higher salary range would be justified.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Finance
Committee and instruct City Attorney to prepare Resolution
to amend complement to eliminate position of Cost Accountant
as of March 1, 1968.
Request was received from Western Disposal Company for
five year extension of agreement expiring 8-31-69, due
to cost factor and additional purchases of new equipment.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer to committee of City
Attorney, City Administrator for report to Council at
2-5-68 meeting regarding underlying reasons and suggestions
for handling the problem.
City Treasurer submitted his financial statement showing
a balance of $1,378,326.04 as of 12-31-67.
Req. frm Western
Disposal for
5 yr extension
of agreement
Financial Stment
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'Parks and Recreation Commission submitted recommendations Band Shell
regarding Band Shell located in City Park. It was their
decision to retain old band shell until specifications
could be drawn up for a new band shell to be located at
Memorial Park.
Moved by.Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize Director of Public
Works to submit estimates for new band shell, with and without
seating, as requested, in coordination with Recreation
Director.
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The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted communi- Landscaping
cation regarding landscaping of Foothill Freeway and Foothill Fwy
small parcels adjacent to the freeway.. It was felt by
the Commission that now would be the opportune time to
correspond with the Division of Highways, as the freeway
was being constructed within the City of Azusa at this time.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer to Director of Public
Works for property correspondence to State Division of
Highways, requesting landscaping with letter to be signed
by Mayor.
Request was received from Parks & Recreation Commission
Req, attndce of
for approval of attendance of two commission members and
Rec. Dir. & 2
Recreation Director at State Recreation and Park Conference
Comm. members at
3-2 - 3-6, in San Diego, with reimbursement of accountable
State Conf. 3/2 -
expenses, not to exceed $175 each. Budgeted item: $350
3/6, San Diego
in Recreation Department for Recreation Director and one
commission member and $400 in Park Department for one
commission member plus other meetings.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant request.
Councilman Solem suggested that, in the future, one member
attend the League Conference and one member attend the
State Conference.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C. Res. #709
No. 709, granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow the grantd CUP consti
construction of an automobile service station on property of service static
at 102, 106 and 108 N. Azusa Ave., with conditions (Case
C-76, Atlantic Richfield Company). No action taken by
Council. City Clerk advised that his office has received
an appeal from Condition #13 of Planning Commission Resolu-
tion No. 709 and that hearing on appeal will be held before
Council on 2-5-68.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #917 re:
amending Section 6402 of the Municipal Code re: tax occupancy tax
imposed for privilege of occupancy in a hotel.
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6402 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE TAX IMPOSED FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF
OCCUPANCY IN A HOTEL.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that 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 917.
A resolution was presented appointing Richard R. Terzian Res. #5336 re:
as City Attorney, effective 1-2-68, providing for compen- appt. R.R.Terziar
sation and repealing Resolution No. 5328. as City Attorney
Councilman Solem offered the resolution entitled:
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING RICHARD R. TERZIAN AS CITY ATTORNEY PROVIDING
FOR COMPENSATION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5328.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
that 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 5336.
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A proposed resolution was presented amending Resolution Res. #5337 re:
No. 4693 by changing classification schedule for Public class. schedule
Works General Foreman to Public Works Superintendent and changes
for Assistant City Engineer, for Park Superintendent and
amending Exhibit A attached thereto.
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULES FOR PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL FOREMAN TO PUBLIC WORKS
SUPERINTENDENT, FOR ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER, FOR PARK
SUPERINTENDENT, AND AMENDING EXHIBIT A ATTACHED THERETO.
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 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 5337.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #916 re:
regarding lonely hearts clubs and businesses of like nature Lonely Hearts
(urgency Ordinance introduced and passed on 1-2-68). Clubs, etc.
Councilman McLees offered the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO PART 3
OF CHAPTER 2 A NEW SECTION 4224 RELATING TO LONELY
HEARTS CLUBS AND BUSINESSES OF LIKE NATURE.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by CouncilmanCalvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that 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 916.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968
City Administrator presented Monthly reports from the
various departments within the City.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by. Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Request was submitted by Police Chief for authorization to
detail Lt. Roth and Sergeants Flynn and Hammond to attend
Institute on Admissability of Evidence course, at Pasadena
C.D. Training Center, 1-30, 2-6, 2-13, 2-27 and 3-5, with
reimbursement of $16 each for enrollment fee uponsatis-
factory completion of course
Moved by Councilman Solem, Seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Monthly Reports
Req. for Lt. Rott
Sgts. Flynn &
Hammond to attnd
Admissability of
Evidence course
Fire Chief requested approval of appointing Fireman Appvl' appts.
Donald McClain as Engineer on the Azusa Fire Department, of McClain &
effective January 24, 1968, Range 35a, Step D also the Epler, Fire Dept,
appointment of Lem W. Epler , effective January 22, 1968,
Range 29a, Step A.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm both appointments.
Recommendation by Director of Public Works for three
employees to attend courses as follows, with reimburse-
ment of tuition upon successful completion of course:
James Skinner - Structural Mechanics at Cal State at
L.A., $18.75 tuition.
Michael San Miguel - Digital Computer Programming at
Cal State at L.A. - $18.75 tuition
Ralph Fitzsimmons - Calculus 11B at Citrus College
$8.00 tuition.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call, to approve recommen-
dation.
Three employees
to attnd courses
frm Publ.Works
Skinner - San
Miguel - Fitzsi-
mmons
Request was received from Storekeeper, James Espinosa Req. to attnd
to attned annual conference of California Association of Conf. in San
Public Purchasing Officers, in San Diego, January 24th to Diego - J.
26th, with reimbursement of accountable expneses not Espinosa
to exceed $90.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
City Administrator presented information regarding proposed Cigarette tax
legislation amending formula of cigarette tax allocation to allocation
cities and recommended support of League of California
Cities Board of Directors' position, which would increase
the amount of monies recevied by Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and
'unanimously carried to write to League Board of Directors
and to Legislators, in support of proposed new formula, and
that Mayor be authorized to sign these letters.
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proceeding Res. #5338 re:
with condemnation of Police Facilities site, authorizing condemnation of
City Attorney and Burke, Williams and Sorensen to handle Pol.Fac. site
proceedings on behalf of City.
Councilman Calvert offered the resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
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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 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 5338.
City Administrator requested authorization for some City Auth. for City
employees to attend funeral services and to act as empls. to attnd
pall bearers at graveside ceremonies for Wayne Holden. funeral services
for Wayne Holden
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried that authorization be
granted.
City Clerk requested that .Council adopt policy regarding Req, for Council
time off for city employees to attend funeral services of policy re: time
co-workers, former employees or other civil personalities, off for funerals
with suggestion that Personnel Board make a study and of co-workers
submit their recommendations.
Moved by Councilman Calvert;to refer -this to Personnel
Board. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Mayor be authorized to make
the decision, in each case, regarding personnel attending
funeral services.
'A proposed resolution was presented accepting a Grant
of Easement for utility guy wire from J.R. and D. T.
McCreight (easterly 6' of southerly 50' of Lot 208 -
Tr. 10660 - S. of 3rd Street between Coney and Aspan)
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF. (J. Roy McCreight and Deenie T.
McCreight)
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res. #5339
Grant of Ease-
ment (McCreight)
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
that 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 5339.
A proposed resolution was presented expressing support Res. #5344
for a certain route for the San Gabriel Valley Corrdior support certain
Rapid Transint Line. RTD route
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A CERTAIN ROUTE FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY CORRIDOR RAPID TRANSIT LINE.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
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 5340.
City Administrator requested authorization to amend records
Req, to amend
to show that the 14 days vacation paid to Wayne Holden
records of W.Hold
during 1967 be changed to sick leave, and that, due to Mr.
to 29 vac, days
Holden's illness, his widow be paid his accrued 14 days
earned to be pad
vacation due in 19673 plus 15 days due in 1968, making a
to his widow.
total of 29 days salary for earned vacation time.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize payment of 29 days
salary to the estate of Wayne Holden.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Resolution to be
and unanimously carried that a resolution be prepared
prepared comm.
commemorating Wayne T. Holden for 14 years service to
Wayne Holden
the City.
Moved by Mayor Cooney, seconded by Councilman Solem and
Adjourn in memory
and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting in memory of
of W. Holden
Wayne Holden, a devoted and loyal employee of the City.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 P.M.
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City Clerk
Next Resolution #5341
Next Ordinance # 917
Minutes created from notes of Deputy City Clerk Roehrich.
July, 1975
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