HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1968 - CCCITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 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 flag salute.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the
First Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert,
Solem, Mc Lees,
Cooney
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sand-
wick, Superintendent of Light and Water
Smith, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk
Miller
There being no corrections or additions, Council Actions
of the meeting of March 18, 1968, were approved as
written.
Mayor Cooney presented an award to Mrs. Adelaide Johns,
Senior Account Clerk, for 15 years service with the
City.
7:30 P.M.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Cncl.
Actions
3/18/68
Service
Award
A.Johns
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on Appeal from Condition #6 (relative to minimum Appeal from
' area requirements) of Conditional Use Permit granted by CUP -Case
Planning Commission Resolution # 714 (Case C-77 - Phillips C -77 -
Petroleum Co.), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Phillips Petro.
Co.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- (Denied)
cation and a communication from Planning Director Smith
upholding the Condition in question and requesting
denial of the appeal.
Mr. Theodore Robinson, attorney for Phillips Petroleum
Company, 4201 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, spoke on be-
half of the appeal, naming three bases:
(1) the condition is oppressive due to size re-
quired;
(2) faces the company with three undesirable al-
ternatives:
(a) the leasing of the additional property
from the lessors,
(b) the purchase of the additional property
from the property owner,
' (c) the abandonment of the project;
(3) the elimination of the condition would not be
injurious to the public welfare or the other
property in the area.
Mr. R. W. Peters, 436 East Commercial Street, Pomona,
representing the Phillips Petroleum Co. (Area Manager),
also supported the appeal.
Planning Director Smith spoke against the appeal.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the appeal be denied and the City Attorney be directed
' to draw up the necessary papers. Motion was passed by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council Decision (continued from the March 18, 1968, Amend.of MC
Council meeting) was presented on the recommendation by Zoning Chapt.
the Planning Commission by Planning Commission Resolution Sec.9230.70
No. 715 of an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the (c) & (d) &
Azusa Municipal Code (Section 9320.70, subsections c and Sec.9206 re:
d, and Section 9206) re: Sign regulations and definitions Signs in
in C-2 and C-3 zones. (Hearing closed on March 18, 1968.) C-2 & C-3 Zones
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be
accepted, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the necessary Ordinance.
The tabled item from the March 18, 1968, meeting of Recommend.for
Council was presented concerning the recommendation position chng.
that Mrs. G. Kearney, Account Clerk, be authorized to (G.Kearney)to
continue her work on a half-time basis, with consideration half-time
' of a 16% raise in pay in lieu of paid vacation, holidays,
or sick leave, and the creation of a new position of (recom,
"Cost and Inventory Control Clerk" at Range 15. withdrawn)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the item be raised from the
table.
City Clerk withdrew the request for the change to a
half-time basis in order to maintain the position as
full-time.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that the request be filed.
The tabled item from the March 18, 1968, meeting of Req.for
Council, regarding the determination of the procedure Procedure on
for filling the position of Superintendent of the Light filling L&W
and Water Department, was presented with communications Supt:position
from the employees of the Light and Water Department. (tabled to
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert 4/15j68)
and unanimously carried to raise the item from the table.
The City Attorney presented his opinion re: the pro- Legal opinion
' posal from the Southern California Edison Company to on the Edison
provide certain services to the City now already being proposal for
done by the Light Department. It was his opinion that providing
the City may legally enter into a management contract, certain services
as long as there was neither a sale nor lease of the Re: Light Dept.
power facilities, and the City retained the rights to
fix rates to be charged to the users of the service.
Positions of employees may be abolished as long as the
seniority rule is respected.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees Estab.Citizens'
and unanimously carried by roll cal tom� �„„, M izens;! Comm.to Invest.
Committee be formed, with CouncilmansCaTver` Eo obtain Edison proposal
from Southern California Edison Company the r proposal (Calvert,Chrmn.)
in writing, meet with representatives of Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company in open hearing to discuss the
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merits and demerits of any proposal made by them, and
make recommendation to the Council. Each Councilman
is to submit to the Mayor up to five names of citizens,
prior to the April 15, 1968, meeting of the Council,
at which time one name from each list will be selected
' for appointment to the six -member Committee.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table the determination of
the procedure for filling the position of Superinten-
dent of the Light and Water Department until the April
15, 1968, meeting of the Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. 922
adoption, amending Section 3200.63 of the Municipal Code. Amending
This item was continued from the March 18, 1968, meeting Mun.Code
of Council. Sec -3200.63
re:Through
Councilman Mc Lees offered for adoption the Ordinance Streets
entitled: (delete por.
Virginia Ave.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & desig.por.
AMENDING SECTION 3200.63 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Vernon Ave.)
TO DELETE A PORTION OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AS A THROUGH
STREET AND TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF VERNON AVENUE AS
A THROUGH STREET.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
' Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 922.
A request was presented from the Synanon Foundation, Inc., Req.by Synanon
for approval of a solicitation campaign between the dates to Solicit
of March 20, 1968, and June 30, 1968. (Denied)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that the request be denied.
Notice was presented of the Annual Meeting of the San
Gabriel Valley Protective Association in the offices
of the Association, 15505 East Whittier Blvd., Whittier,
on Monday, April 8, 1968, at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors and transaction of
other lawful business, with a statement for appointment
of Proxy.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
' and unanimously carried that Superintendent of Light and
Water Smith be appointed as proxy to the annual meeting
of the San Gabriel Valley Protective Association.
A communication was received from District Attorney
Evelle J. Younger requesting the Council to join him in
active support to secure passage of the following legis-
lative bills: SB 134 re: Pandering Pornography; SB 124
re: Juvenile Pornography; and AB 193 re: Prosecution
Felony Appeals, with a model Resolution for adoption.
Councilman Mc Lees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO LEGISLATION AFFECTING LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Notice SGV
Protect.Assn.
Mtg. 4/8/68
& App't of
proxy
Res.#5369
Supporting
certain
legislation
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Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
' adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5369.
An invitation from H. Hubert, President, Azusa National
Little League, was presented to the Council to attend
the opening day ceremonies of the Azusa National Little
League to be held at the Little League Park, Fifth
Street and Rockvale Avenue, Saturday, April 13, 19683
at 10:00 a.m.
The Mayor indicated that he would be able to attend.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees,
and unanimously carried that
and filed.
seconded by Councilman Solem
the invitation be received
It was also noted that the American Little League would
open on April 13, 1968.
A request was presented from the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 1320 West Gladstone Street, to use the Civic
Auditorium beginning September 21, 1968, and ending
November 16, 1968, on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays, except November 5, and the full week of October
13-19, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. This is to be a
change from the previous request granted by Council.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the request be granted
subject to the City's necessary use of the Auditorium,
at a rental rate of $6.75 per hour.
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Invitation to
attend National
Little League
Opening Day
Ceremonies
4/13/68
Req.for use
of Aud, by
Seventh Day
Adventist
Church
(granted)
A request from the City Clerk was presented to attend Req, by City
the City Clerks' Institute held by the League of Clerk to attend
California Cities, at Palo Alto, from April 24 through Conf. 4/24 -
April 26, 1968 with an advance of accountable expenses 4/26
not to exceed 125.00. This is a budgeted item.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that the request
be granted and the City Clerk be authorized to attend
the City Clerks' Institute.
It was recommended that the Council support the passage Support of
of Legislative Bills AB 648 and SB 266 re: publishing AB 648 &
of prevailing per diem wages on public works projects. SB 266 re:
' Copies of the proposed legislation are on file in the Publication
City Clerk's office. of prevailing
wage rates
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that both Bills AB 648 and SB 266
be supported, and that a letter so stating be written and
sent to the Legislative Committee Chairman and signed by
the Mayor.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the canvass of the Res -#5370
Municipal Election to be held on April 9, 1968, to be Ordering
made by the City Clerk. Canvass of
Municipal
Election
4/9/68
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Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNI-
CIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH. DAY OF APRIL,
1968, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA.
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 the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5370.
Notice was given that the Los Angeles County Division General Mtg.
of the League of California Cities will have a general L. A. County
meeting on Thursday, April 18, 1968, at the Pickwick Division
Recreation Center, 921 Riverside Drive, Burbank, on the LCC 4/18/68
subject: "SEX, SIN, AND THE CITIES". The meetin will
be held at 7:30 p.m.; cost of the dinner will be $5:50;
reservations to be submitted no later than April 15,
1968.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
' and unanimously carried that the Councilmen and City
Administrator, and their wives, be authorized to attend,
and to contact the City Clerk's office to make reser-
vations.
A communication was presented from the Local Agency Commun.from
Formation Commission, along with a certified copy of LAFCO. apprvg.
their Resolution No. 1, passed and adopted on March 27, No. Annex.
1968, approving the territory known as Northerly Annex- Dist. #68
ation District No. 68 for annexation to the City of
Azusa, subject to the inclusion of 2+ acre residential
property to the southeast.
The Mayor declared that this item will be carried for-
ward to the agenda of the City Attorney.
A claim for damages for False Imprisonment and Wrongful Claim referred
Arrest under Section 910 of the Government Code was (J.M. Thomas)
received from Attorney for James Micheal Thomas, 15126
Clark Street, La Puente, for $10,000.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt and
refer to the City's insurance carriers.
Notice was given to Council by City Clerk Miller that,
inadvertently, his office did not notify the operators
of hotels and motels within the City until March 13,
1968, that the Transient Occupancy Tax was raised from
4% to 5%, effective January 15, 1968, per Ordinance #917.
Therefore, the additional 1% tax was not collected from
the transients by the motel and hotel owners during
this period.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Mc Lees
and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to
the City Attorney for study and opinion.
Occupancy Tax
Increase not
levied per
Ordinance #917
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Planning Commission Resolution
No. 718 (Case Z-146) was
P.C. Res -#718
presented to Council for information only, recommending
Zone Change
a C-3 Zone classification upon
annexation of the proper-
re: Annex.Dist.
ty Southwest of Alosta Avenue,
easterly of Rockvale Ave.
#69 (Info.)
and north of the Little Dalton
Wash, known as proposed
Easterly Annexation District No. 69 (Azusa Foot -Hill
Citrus Co.).
Planning Commission Resolution
No. 719 was presented,
P.C. Res.#719
recommending that the proposed
"Huntington Beach Freeway"
Recom.H.B.Frwy.
(Route 39 Freeway) be name the
"Azusa Freeway."
be named Azusa
Freeway
Councilman Calvert offered the
Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res -#5371
RECOMMENDING THAT THE PROPOSED HUNTINGTON BEACH FREE- Recom.H.B.Frwy.
WAY (ROUTE 39) BE NAMED THE AZUSA FREEWAY. be named Azusa
Freeway
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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5371.
' A communication from the City Employees Association was City Emp.Assoc.
presented, withdrawing their previous request for two withdrawal of
employees to attend the California League of Employees request to
Associations Conference which was scheduled for April 19 attend Conf.at
through April 21, 1968, at Salinas. Salinas
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman Rubio 4/19-4/21
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communi-
cation.
The Personnel Board Recommendation was presented re- Apprvl, of
questing step raises and/or placing on permanent status step increa.
the following five employees: and/or perm.
status for
5 employees
Name Effective
Alfred Gabbe Meter -Reader Mtc.Man Perm.Status/Step 2 4/2/68.
Richard Perkins Apprentice Lineman Step 4 4/19/68
Jack R. Smith Planning Director Step 3 4/24/68
Gerald Kettle Police Officer Perm.Status/Step 2 4/15/68
Barbara Marvel Police Clerk Step 5 4/1/68
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Personnel Board be approved.
A communication from the Personnel Board was presented, Approve recom.
requesting amendments to Section 47, paragraphs 4 and 6, Amend R&R Sec.
of the Rules and Regulations, to provide a minimum in- 47,Parag. 4 & 6
crease of 5% in the compensation paid an employee either re:5% min.salary
acting temporarily in a higher classification or position, increase for
or when promoted to a higher classification or position. promotion
A previous recommendation re: Paragraph 6 had been pre-
viously referred back to the City Attorney and Personnel
Board by the Council, to consider revision of Paragraph 4
also. The recommended changes have been approved by the
Board.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be
accepted, and City Attorney be authorized to prepare the
necessary document.
' An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading and adoption,
amending Section 9208.10 (c-5) of the Municipal Code
re: the keeping of poultry and animals.
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption 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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Ord.#923
re:Poultry
& Animals
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
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 923.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
amending Sections 92 1.27 (Conditional Use Permit) and
9232.70 (Zone Change of the Municipal Code, by the
addition of a new paragraph stating if any material new
evidence is offered before Council by an applicant or
appellant which could have been presented to the Commission
and was not, Council may refer the matter back to the
Commission for rehearing after proper notice.
Ord. #924 re:
Hrgs, on
Appeals from
CUP & Zone
Changes.
Councilman;Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees
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 924.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending Section 9231.28 of the Municipal Code, reserving Ord. #925 re:
only to the Council the prerogative of extending to a Time limits on
maximum of six additional months those Conditional Use Condtl. Use
Permits upon which it has affirmed, reversed, or modified Permits
any action taken by the Planning Commission in cases of
unavoidable delays `
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Councilman Calvert offered for second reading and adoption
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING 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.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
and numbered Ordinance 925.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #926 re:
amending Section 5200.2 of the Municipal Code with respect Garbage
to receptacles required for garbage collection. This Recept.
Ordinance would require such receptacles to be made of
metal, plastic, rubber, or any combination thereof.
Councilman Solem offered for second reading and adoption
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 Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees,
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman McLees,
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 926.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending Sections 5210.2 and 5210.3 of the Municipal Code
with regard to pick-up of rubbish and determining a size
for containers. This would exclude certain types of rubbish,
and make the container requirement consistent with the
garbage container requirement.
Councilman Solem offered the following 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 Calvert,
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
Ord. #927 re:
Rubbish
Receptacles.
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 927.
A Resolution was presented adding two Utilities Commercial
' Clerks (Data Processing, Temporary), at Range 8, to the
Light and Water Department complement, effective 3/18/68.
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO THE LIGHT,
POWER AND WATER DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 1968.
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Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 5372.
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Res. #5372
amend. L.& W.
complement by
addta. of 2
Util. Coml.Clks.
(Data Process.
Temp. effect.
3/18/6 .
A Resolution waa presented, declaring that proceedings Res. #5373 init.
have been initiated to annex property north of Sierra Annex. Dist.#68
Madre Avenue, east of E1 Dorado Highlands, designated (protest hrg.
Northerly Annexation District No. 68, and setting the 5/20/68 at
protest hearing for 5/20/68 at 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Councilman McLees offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED
"NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 68".
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem,
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman McLees, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Calvert, Solem, McLees, Cooney
and numbered Resolution 5373.
The City Administrator presented for Council consideration Auth, to purch
the quotations received for the purchase by the City of six 6 Police Units
Police Units (1968 Pontiac Catalinas) with trade-ins. Noti- (1968 Pontiac
fication was sent to five agencies. However, Tate Motors, Inc. Catalinas
(Pomona) and Nelson Pontiac (E1 Monte) advised they did not with trade
wish to bid. Bridge Pontiac (Ontario) did not submit a bid ins) from
nor dontact the City. Savage Pontia
The following quotations were received:
Net Total Bid
Estim.
Firm
Net Total Bid
Inc. Air Cond.
Delvy Date
Savage Pontiac
$10,238.71
10, 9 .71
Soon as possible
Monrovia,Calif.
Bryant Pontiac
$10,344.68
$11,024.58
Approx. 6 weeks
Covina, Calif.
from date of
order.
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The City Administrator, jointly with the Chief of Police,
recommended that the bid of Savage Pontiac, Monrovia,
including the factory -installed air conditioning,
($10,898.71) as submitted for six units, be accepted,
and that the City Administrator be authorized to issue
a Purchase Order to Savage Pontiac and to return the
bid security to the unsuccessful bidder.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Solem,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Council
accept the recommendation to purchase the six Pontiacs
with air conditioning from Savage Pontiac for $10,898.71
(low bid).
A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement
Res. #5374 -
for roadway purposes (10 ft, on the east side of Azusa &
Grant of Ease.
San Gabriel Canyon Road - F. & P. E. Running).
(Fred & P. E.
Running)
Councilman Solem offered 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.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman McLees
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio,
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 nu4ibered Resolution 5374.
Notice was given to the Council that work was completed Auth, exec.
on March 13, 1968, by the L. C. Construction Co., Inc., Notice of
on Project 457, located on Tenth Street, Foothill Service Completion
Road, Azusa Lane, First Street, and Grandview Drive area, L. C. Constru.
for a total price of $55,771.85 Co., Inc.
(Proj. 457)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the con-
struction, authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of
Completion, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice
of Completion in the Office of the County Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio,
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted.
A communication was presented from Director of Public Works Author. P. W.
Sandwick, asking that during the annual Clean -Up campaign to empl. four
and immediately following, the Department of Public Works addl. temp.
be authorized to employ up to four additional men above employees &
the complement for a period not to exceed three weeks, that rent equip.
' these men be hired at a salary range of a Maintenance Man for clean-up
($2.50 per hour), and, further, that authorization be given campaign.
to rent any additional equipment necessary for the campaign.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Calvert,
and unanimously carried that the requested authorization be
given to the Public Works Department.
Discussion was held regarding the problem of abandoned Atty. to draft
vehicles on private property and the advisability of draft- Ord. on
ing an Ordinance directed at abating such conditions. Abandoned Veh.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Atty.to
Mc Lees, and unanimously carried that the City draft Ord.
Attorney be directed to draft an Ordinance re: abandoned on Abandoned
vehicles on private property. Vehicles
A recommendation was presented from the Director of
Public Works, requesting that Park Superintendent
Brown be authorized to attend a Turf Grass Sprinkler
Irrigation Conference, at Lake Arrowhead, June 21 to
23, 1968, with reimbursement of accountable expenses
not to exceed $35. Last year, Council had authorized
Mr. Brown's attendance, but he was too late in sub-
mitting the application and, therefore, could not
attend. Permission was also requested that Mr. Brown
be allowed to use a City vehicle in attending the
Conference.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommen-
dation, with use of a City vehicle if necessary and
available.
The Superintendent of Light and Water Department
submitted a communication requesting confirmation of
the reinstatement of Stephen E. Rodgers, effective
March 20, 1968, as Welder's Helper, Step 4, Range 14,
in the Water Department.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Solem, and unanimously carried to confirm the rein-
statement of Mr. Rodgers, Welder's Helper, effective
3/20/68.
A communication was presented from the Superintendent
of the Light and Water Department, requesting a
temporary increase in the complement of the Light and
Water Department by the temporary appointment of Mrs.
June Miller as Utilities Commercial Clerk at Step 1,
Range 8, to provide necessary assistance during con=
version to data processing. This employment.would
cease when conversion to IBM system is completed
(approximately 6/30/68).
The City'Administrator noted that the request for in-
crease in complement was approved by Council previously
in the adoption of Resolution No. 5372. The Council
took no further action on the request.
A memo was submitted by the City Administrator stating
that Mr. Abernathy, of the Southern California Rapid
Transit District, requested that the City Council take
action to endorse Assembly Bill No. 101. The legisla-
tion, if adopted, would amend the Revenue and Taxation
Code to permit transit districts, in counties with
populations of over one million, to levy up to one-half
of one percent general sales tax for construction of
1 Rapid Transit Districts, if so authorized by a vote of
the people.
With this communication was also one from Ruth Benell,
President of the Los Angeles County Division of the
League of California Cities, urging all Councilmen to
be familiar with certain printed material accompanying
the letter and be able to direct their representatives
as to their wishes when this matter is considered at the
Division's April 4, 1968, meeting.
Park Supt.
Brown auth.
to attend
Turf Grass
Spr.Irr.Conf.,
6/21-23, with
accountable
exp.not to
exceed $35.
Confirm.of
Reinstate.of
S.E.Rodgers,
Welder's
Helper effec.
3/20/6A
Req. for
temp.appt.
Of Util.
Commerc.
Clerk
(June Miller)
Support of
A.B 101 on
Tax for RTD
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio, and unanimously carried that the Council support
A.B. 101 and Mayor Cooney be authorized to vote in
favor of this Bill at the April 4, 1968, meeting of the
L. A. County Division of the League of California
Cities in order for the League to determine its position
on this matter of levying up to 1/2% sales tax for con-
struction of Rapid Transit Districts, if authorized by
the electorate.
A recommendation was made by the City Administrator
Extension of
that the City extend its liability insurance coverage
Liability
to include the use of radioactive materials in Civil
Insur.to
Defense training. The present coverage does not in-
cover use of
clude this in its protection of the City. An endorse-
radioactive
ment covering this could be provided upon payment of
materials in
an additional premium which would amount to approxi-
Civil Defense
mately $60.00 per year, and approximately $15.00 for
training
the period remaining in this current fiscal year. The
City Administrator recommended that he be authorized
to issue a purchase order to Clyde Blanchard for the
additional premium necessary to provide the liability
coverage required.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem, and unanimously carried that the City Adminis-
trator be authorized to have a Purchase Order issued
to Clyde Blanchard for the additional premium necessary
to provide required liability coverage.
A verbal report was made by the City Administrator, Rpt. on
regarding the follow-up on a complaint by Raymond Dog Control
Trautman, 905 West Paramount, re: dog control made problem
before the Council at its last meeting.
As a result there will no longer be a "Courtesy Warn-
ing" given to any individual who allows his dog to run
loose and it is caught. Such persons will immediately
be given a citation, and the Press was asked to pub-
licize this fact. ,
Also, it was recommended that the Council seriously
consider at budget time an additional employee in
the Humane Department to assist the Poundmaster with
the problem of handling free -running dogs in the City.
This report was given as an information item and no
action was taken by Council.
Notice was given to the Council that it was time Auth.paymt.
to pay annual dues for membership in the Southern SCAG dues
California Association of Governments, in the amount
of $208.00.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to
authorize payment of the annual dues to S.C.A.G., in
the amount of $208.00.
The City Administrator reported that the committee Res -#5375
which had been directed to procure the property for accpt.Grnt.
the new Police Facility Building and E.O.C. had Deed(Roach
successfully completed negotiations for two portions and Nordin -
of the proposed site, and presented two Grant Deeds propty.now
for action by Council: occ.by Az.
Herald)
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The first Grant Deed to the City was executed by
F. Harold Roach and Paisley Brown Roach, husband and
wife, and Gustaf A. Nordin and Mary V. R. Nordin,
husband and wife, for the parcel now occupied by the
Azusa Herald building.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu-
tion was passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5375.
The second Grant Deed to the City was from Thomas
Jarleson by Janet Huttonpotts, his Attorney -in -Fact,
for the parcel immediately north of the Azusa Herald.
Councilman Calvert offered the following Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Res -#5376
Accpt.Grnt.
Deed
(T.Jamieson-
propty.N.of
Azusa Herald)
Calvert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
and numbered Resolution 5376.
The City Administrator recommended that, due to the Bid Proc.
agreement authorized by the Council at its March 18, waived for
1968, meeting to purchase yearly gasoline requirements pur.of
from the County, the normal bidding procedure be waived. Gasoline
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the
bidding procedure under the Municipal Code be waived,
finding it impractical, useless, and uneconomical to
follow such procedures and that the public welfare
would be promoted by dispensing with the same, re:
yearly requirements for gasoline by the City.
A recommendation was presented from the Superinten- Confrmation
dent of Light and Water to confirm the appointment of appt.E.W.
Edward W. Poore as Water General Foreman, probationary, Poore, as
Step 1, Range 35, effective April 15, 1968, subject Water Gen.
to his successful passing of the physical examination. Frman.effect.
4/15/68
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that the recommenda-
tion be accepted and the appointment confirmed as
requested.
The City Administrator informed Council that the City Auth.purch.
of Colton was selling off its data processing equip- data proc.
ment after deciding it would not enter into such a equip.from
program for a period of time. The equipment would City of
include three pieces, plus other items including card Colton
stock and paper stock. The cost to the City of Colton
was $2,372.17 for these items and it would be the same
to this City. However, there is reason to believe they
would give this City a 20% discount.
Moved by Councilman Mc Lees, seconded by Councilman
Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that the
City Administrator be authorized to proceed with the
purchase of the data processing equipment from the
City of Colton, with a minimum discount of 20% from
the price of $2,372.17.
A communication was presented from the Southern S.C.A.G.req.
California Association of Governments, requesting for support
the support of A.B. 1166 to appropriate State funds of A.B. 1166
to help finance the Southern California Regional
Airport System Study and Planning. The City Adminis-
trator suggested that the Council may wish to study
this for consideration at the April 15, 1968, meeting
of Council. This item was accepted as information
only and no action was taken by Council.
Mayor Cooney informed Council concerning a need for Question of
a better policy regarding the system by which City system for
employees would receive authorization to attend grant of lve.
funerals. The question also included the problem of to City Emp.
attending funerals of persons currently employed versus to attend
funerals of persons who were formerly employed by the Funerals
City. This also included the requests to act as pall- (No Action)
bearers, etc. Much discussion ensued; however, no
action was taken by Council.
The
Mayor congratulated all the
candidates who appeared
Mayor congr.
at
the Forum on March 28,
1968.
He felt they presented
Candidates on
the
items very fairly and
kept
to the issues.
Forum
The Mayor recommended that Department Heads be requested
to make all budgets by quarters, so that the City could
set up an ongoing policy to know when the money is
being spent, and when money could be invested for
longer periods of time and gain greater interest. It
was suggested that after the budget is adopted, each
Department Head should submit a budget showing how and
when their moneys will be spent by quarters.
In response to a request by Councilman Solem, the City
Administrator gave a report on the progress of plans
for the new Police Facilities Building.
The City Administrator presented Councilmen with Part
of the report from Hahn, Wise and Associates entitled,
"Foothill Freeway Impact". After discussion, a joint
meeting of the Council and the Planning Commission was
proposed for April 17, 1968, 7:30 P.M., in the Azusa
Auditorium, for the specific purpose of discussing the
recommendations in the report.
Recom. Qrtly.
budgets
Progress Rpt.
on plans for
Police Bldg.
I Joint Mtg.with
Planning Comm.,
4/17/68, Frwy.
Rpt., Part I
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Councilman Calvert suggested that the possibility of Req, for
better microphones be investigated. The City Admin- better
istrator was requested to look into the matter. microphones
Councilman Calvert suggested the possibility of using Req. for use
rectangular signs under the regular Stop signs indicat- of signs on
ing whether it is a two-way or four-way stop. The Stop signs
City Administrator will investigate this possibility. indicating
No. of Stops
At the request of Councilman Rubio, the City Adminis- Rpt. on
trator gave a report on the progress of the request Krem's
by Mr. Krems to place lights on city poles in the request
Azusa Square parking lot.
Councilman Rubio reported that the Sister City break- Rpt. on
fast was a success, with over 2,000 people attending. Sister City
Cooperation by the High Schools and everybody involved breakfast
was very good.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Res -#5377
Bills & Reqs.
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.
The Resolution was read in full by the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Clavert, Solem, Mc Lees, Cooney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5377.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:27 P.M.
Next Resolution No. 5378
Next Ordinance No. 928
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