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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1968 - CC (2)CITY 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. 1 ril CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 2 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 1 j 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 3 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 1 r 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 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. Page 4 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 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 5 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 1 1 I CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 6 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. L1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 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. Page 7 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 ` 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 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. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 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. 1 Ft 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. Page 9 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. 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 10 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. 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 11 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 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 12 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) 1 1 F L --j 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 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: Page 13 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 1 1 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 14 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 1 1 1 1 1 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1968 Page 15 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 Deputy City Clerk r-� Fi 1