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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 15, 1968 - CC (2)CITY 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. 1 1 1 1 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. Page 2 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 1 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. Page 3 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. L 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968 Page 4 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: 1 1 1 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. Page 5 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. 1 1 n L 1 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. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968 Page 7 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. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1968 Page 8 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. L 7 City Clerk Next Resolution #5341 Next Ordinance # 917 Minutes created from notes of Deputy City Clerk Roehrich. July, 1975 1 1 1