HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 1968 - CC (2)CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1968 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 meetingto order and led in the salute Call to order
to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Burl W. McAlister of First Invocation
Assembly of God Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Roll Call
McLees, Cooney
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Attorney
Terzian, Director of Public Works Sandwick.
Superintendent of Light and Water Smith,
Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Miller.
Approval of Council Actions of 3-4-68 meeting were presented Appvl. Council
for Council consideration. Action 3-4-68
mtg.
There being no corrections, the Actions stand approved as
written.
Service Award pin for 5 years of service was to be presented 5 yr pin to
to Lyle Moritz, Police Officer. Mr. Moritz not present, Lyle Moritz
City Administrator to deliver pin to Police Chief for (not present)
presentation to Mr. Moritz.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg. rec.
on recommended amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the amend. to Zon.
Municipal Code (Section 9230.70, subsections c and d, and Sec.9230-70(c)
Section 9206) re: Sign regulations and definitions in C-2 and (d) AMC &
and C-3 zones (Planning Commission initiated).,the Mayor Sec. 9206
declared the hearing open.
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carriedto continue decision to April 1st meeting
and refer matter to City Attorney, Planning Director and City
Administrator for rewording and corrections.
Tabled item from 3-4-68 meeting was presented to Council. Tabled Item
filling positi�
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio of Chief of Po:
and unanimously carried to raise from the table. and Supt. of L-
& Water
Tabled item was request by City Administrator for Council
action to determine procedure for filling positions of
Chief of Police and Superintendent of Light and Water -
whether by open or promotional examinations; also, commu-
nications from Azusa Police and Fire Association and Azusa
City Employees Association.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that Personnel Board to hold promotional or closed exam
for Chief of Police, unanimously carried.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table matter of filling position
of Superintendent of Light and Water until April 1, 1968
meeting.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1968
The City Clerk presented a communication from Azusa
Committee on Aging, submitting its formal notice of dis-
banding , with reasons cited as lack of concern , unable
to reach people, etc., and also requesting that expenses
of $15.00 for postage and stationery be refund care of
Sister Jacquelyn.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that to accept letter of resignation with regrets and to
refer to Parks and Recreation Department for study and
review and report this to Sister Jacquelyn. Motion
unanimously carried.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve reimbursement
of $15.00 for expenditures by the Committee on Aging.
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Comm. frm Az.
Comm. on Aging,
disbanding
Notice was given from Alcoholic Beverage Control of original ABC Notice
application for on sale beer (f00d) license by A.P. & Frank 70-7 N. Azusa
James (premises 708 N. Azusa Ave. - The Shack). The Shack
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
$nd unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was given that appeal from Condtion #6 (relative
to minimum area requirements) of Conditional Use Permit
granted by Planning Commission Resolution No. 714 (Case
Phillips Petroleum Co.) to allow operation of a service
station at the northwest corner of Gladstone Street and
Azusa Ave., Hearing before Council det for 4-1-68.
No action taken by Council.
PC Res. #714
appeal - Hrg.
C-77, set for 4-1-68
Request to authorize advertisement for gasoline bids for Gas bids for
ensuing year (beginning 4-15-68) was presented for Council next fiscal yea
consieration. City Administrator presented request that
City join with Los Angeles County in the purchase of required
gasoline at a savings to the City.
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that City Administrator be authorized
to enter into agreement with County for the purchase of
gasoline.
Treasurer submitted Financial Statement showing a balance
of 1,341,808.38 as of February 29, 1968.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Invitation was received from Parks and Recreation Commission
for City Council and City officials to attend dedication
ceremonies for activity buildings at Gladstone and Northside
Parks, Saturday, March 23rd, 1:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'City Attorney presented an Ordinance for second reading and
adoption regarding streets designated for angle parking.
Councilman McLees offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO STREETS DESIGNATED FOR ANGLE PARKING.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
Financial
Statement
Inv. for Counci
& City official
attnd. dedica-
tion Gladstone&
Northside Pks.
Ord. #921 re:
angle parking
on cert, streei
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CITY HALL
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
AYES:
Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1968
Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
and numbered Ordinance 921.
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending Section2nd rdg.Ord.
3200.63 of the Municipal Code to deleted portion of amend. Sect.
Virginia and Vernon Avenues as through streets. 3200.63 AMC
continued to
'Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio 4-1-68 mtg.
and unanimously carried to continue second reading until
the 4-1-68 meeting.
A resolution was presented relating to the opposition Res. #5367 re:
of proposed consolidation of the Municipal and Justice oppos. props.
Courts in Los Angeles County. consolidation
of muni, courts
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION
OF THE MUNICIPAL AND JUSTICE COURTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the Following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Clavert,"-Solem, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5367.
'A proposed Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st rdg. Ord.re
reading amending Section 9208.10 (c-5) of the Municipal amend. Section
Code re: keeping poultry and animals for non-commercial 9208.10 re;
purposes. keeping poultry
for non -comm.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading purposes
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
KEEPING OF POULTRY AND ANIMALS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES:
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
A proposed Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st rdg Ord.re:
reading amending Sections 9231.27 and 9232.70 of the amend. AMC re:
Municipal Code re: Appeals from actions of the Planning appeals action
Commission with respect to Conditional Use Permits and of PC re: CUP
Changes of Zone. and zone change
Councilman Rubio offered the Ordinance for introductory
first reading entitled:
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEALS
FROM ACTIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND CHANGES OF ZONE.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, 14ARCH 183 1968 Page 4
A proposed ordinance was presented amending Section 9231.28 1st rg. Ord.re;
of the Municipal Code re: time limit for Conditional Use time limit for
Permits. CUP
Councilman Calvert offered the Ordinance for introductory
1st reading entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AN'ENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A TIME LIMIT
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A proposed ordinance was presented amending Section 5200.2
of the Municipal Code relating to receptacles required for
the collection of garbage.
Councilman McLees offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECEPTACLES
REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
1st rdg Ord.re;
garbage recep-
tacles
A proposed ordinance was presented amending the Municipal lst rdg. Ord.re
Code relating to placing rubbish for disposal and the rubbish for
exclusion of certain types of rubbis from pick up. disposal
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PLACING
RUBBISH FOR DISPOSAL AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF
RUBBISH FROM PICK UP.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The CityAdministrator presented the monthly reports from Monthly Reports
the varios, commisssions, boards and city departments for
Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Confirmation of appointment of Donald E. Rush as Police Conf. apt.D.E.
Sergeant probationary, Step #3, effective 3-9-68 was Rush, Pol.Sgt.
presented for Council confirmation. eff. 3-9-68
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The resignation of Police Reserve Officer Thomas O'Brien Resign. Res.Pol
effective 3-17-68 was presented for Council approval. Off.T. O'Brien
eff.,3-17-68
Moved by Councilman Calvert, Seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carriedto accept resignation.
CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 185 1968
Request by Police Chief for Juvenile Officer J. R. Albert
to attend State Juvenile Officers Association Conference
at Resno, March 19th through the 22nd, with reimbursement
for accountable expenses not to exceed $100.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
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Req, for Off.
Albert to attnd
Juv.Off.Assn.
Conf. at Fresno
3/9-22/68
Recommendation by Director of Public Works for execution Recomm. exec.
of Agreement between City and Fred Running, for dedication Agreement/Fred
of certain property on Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Rd., Running
and construction of curb, gutter and driveway approach,
with performance bond of $1,000 for such improvements.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that agreement be executed and that
improvement bond be accepted.
Request and authorization for execution of Notice of
Completion of Project 456, Reservoir #1 roof.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that project be accepted and that
Notice of Completion be exeucted and City Clerk directed
to record same.
Notice of Comp.
Project 456
Recommendation by Director of Public Works (re: Project 444 Recomm .Proje.
Freeway Water Line Relocation) to authorize and approve 444 freeway
change orders and credits totalling $5,171.79, and water line
authorize execution of Notice of Completion. Notice of Comp.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to authorize change order in amount
of $5,171.79 as itemized.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept project, authorize
execution of Notice of Completion and direct the City
C]ak to record same.
Communication was received from Superintendent of Light Comm. re: st.
and Water on request by Nathan Krems of Azusa Square lighting on
Shopping Center, for street lighting on continuation of 8th 8th St.
Street, from termination of dedicated portion, east of
Pasadena Avenue to easterly boundary of shopping center.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that no recommendation be made
at this time until it has been reviewad:-by City"Administrator
for report back to Council.
Request was received from Planning Director to attend
California Chapter of American Institute of Planners
Conference in Riverside, March 28, 29, 30, with payment
of salary only - no expenses requested.
Moved by,Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant request with
'payment of salary for March 28th and 29th, 1968.
Recommendation was received from City Administrator re:
Tel -Plan Inc., report regarding telephone facilities in
the City. It was the concensus of all department heads
that no action be taken in regard to the Tel -Plan report,
in light of the fact that new police facilities were in
the offing, as well as change overs of other departments
to be housed in the old police facilities. At that time
it was suggested that General Telephone Co. be requested
to evaluate services needed at that time.
Req. by Ping.
Dir, to attnd
Conference in
Riverside, 3-28
29-30/68
Recomm. frmC.A.
re: Tel -Plan
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CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1968
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation by City
Administrator and to authorize City Administrator to
advise Tel -Plan of their decision as well as write to Genral
Telephone Co. for their aid in order to make a final
determination .
City Administrator presented a progress report re: Cable
TV franchise services in other cities and its status in
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Progress Report
Cable TV
Recommendation was received from City Administrator that Recomm. to
present Xerox machine should be replaced by a newer model, replace XeroX
720, showing a savings to the City with speedier copy time machine w/newer
as well as better performance over-all. model (720)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of City Administrator and that Mayor be authorized
to execute new agreement with XeroX.
Consideration of LCC Legislative Bulletin dated 3-12=68 re: LCC Bulletin
1. Cigarette tax allocation - AB 684
2. Firefighters Collective Negotiations - AB 299
3. Filling of vacancies of elective officers - AB 310
AB 741 - ACA 33
4. Disciplinary action against liquor licenses - SB 21.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notification of Area "D" Civil Defense & Disaster Board CD Board Mtg.
meeting,.Thursday, March 21, 1968, at the Royal Coachman
Inn - Dinner -•$5.00.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance
to this meeting by Councilman Solem.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to appoint Jens Solem as City of
Azusa's representative.
Request was received from Superintendent of Light & Water Req. for part
for employment of Mrs. June Miller, Utilities Commercial time Util.
Clerk, on a part time basis not to exceed 40 hours per pay Comm.Clk., June
period, effective immediately. Miller
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Resignation of probationary police officer, Stephen E.
Rodgers, effective March 15, 1968, was presented for
'Council approval.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried to approve resignation as submitted.
Resign. prob.
Pol.Off.S.Rodgg-
ers,eff.3-15=6i
Request to approve additional $50, payment to Aztec Stone Req. payment
and Brick Company to complete cost of demolishing old water $50 Aztec Stone
warehouse building. Addition required due to vandalism & Brick (demol-
occurring between time of submitting offer and time of start- ishing water
ing, warehouse)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the additional
$50. payment.
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Request was submitted by Superintendent of Light & Water
Req. for temp.
for authorization to hire temporary employment of utilities
util.comm.clk.
commercial clerk to permit training and use of present full
time employee on key punch operation.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to approve request.
Request was received for City to join with other area valley
Req, forCity
cities in attending meeting scheduled for Statler Hilton
to join urgency
Hotel Assembly Room, Thursday, March 28th, meeting to be
constr. of 605
with Board of State Chamber of Commerce in urging cons-
FWY
truction of Route 243 (605 Freeway extended) from San
Bernardino Freeway north.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance
with luncheon for City Administrator and Director of Public
Works.
Request payment of $8900. for Encanto Parkway, Kirst Cons- Payment to Kirs
truction Company. Const. Co.
(E1 Encanto pkw
Moved by Councilman, Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve. Motion carried by
roll call.
Request for authorization to purchase Foothill Newspaper Auth. to purch.
and Jamieson property, was presented. property
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve.
'The City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing Res. #5368
payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Dems.
Councilman Solem offered the resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIYFING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried by roll call 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 5368.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 11:07 p.m.
' City Clerk
Next Resolution #5369
Next Ordinance # 922
Minutes created from notes of City Clerk Jim Miller (9-75)
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