HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 3, 1968 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 35 1968. 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to Order
to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. H. Paul Romeis of Calvary Invocation
Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Acting Superintendent of Light & Water Gerharz,
Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Klarr.
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of meeting Appvl.Min.
of May 20 1968 and adjourned meetings of May 23, 1968, 5/20/68,
and May 2�, 196A, stand approved as written. 5/23/68 &
5/28/68
The continued item from the meeting of
May 20, 1968,
re-
Appts.to
garding the appointments to Boards and
Commissions,
due to
P1an.Comm.
John D. Granados' term on the Personnel
Board expiring
on
& Personnel
,6/3o/68 and the resignation of Edward D.
Wolfe from
the
Board
Planning Commission as of 6/30/68, was
presented to
Council.
The Mayor submitted for approval the appointment of Mr. 0.
John Conforti to the Planning Commission for the 4 -year term
expiring 6/30/72.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio -
and unanimously carried to approve Mayor's appointment of
Mr. O. John Conforti to the Planning Commission for the term
expiring 6/30/72, with the necessary Resolution to be pre-
pared for adoption.
The Mayor submitted for approval the reappointment of
Mr. John D. Granados to the Personnel Board for the 3 -year
term expiring 6/30/71.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve Mayor's reappointment
of Mr. John D. Granados to the Personnel Board for the term
expiring 6/30/71, with the necessary Resolution to be pre-
pared for adoption.
The City Clerk presented a Resolution reappointing Mr.
Richard 0. Wilkinson to the Board of Library Trustees for
the 3 -year term expiring 6/30/71.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REAPPOINTING RICHARD 0. WILKINSON TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY
TRUSTEES.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and a-
dopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5407.
O.J.Conforti
apptd.to
Plan.Comm.
for 4-yr.term
exp.6/30/72
J.D.Granados
reapptd.to
Pers.Bd.for
3-yr.term exp
6/30/71
Res.#5407
reapptg.R.O.
Wilkinson to
Library Bd.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 35 1968
The City Clerk presented a Resolution reappointing Mrs. Lydia
Wheelehan to the Board of Library Trustees for the 3 -year
term expiring 6/30/71.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-
APPOINTING MRS. LYDIA WHEELEHAN TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY
TRUSTEES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5408.
An item tabled from the meeting of May 20, 1968, regarding
the request by the City of Irwindale for support in opposi-
tion to A.B. #2017 thru #2023, inclusive, as to disincor-
poration, was presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to raise item from the table.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to support request of City of
Irwindale.
The Mayor asked that the City Administrator write a letter
to the City of Irwindale, advising them of City's opposition
to these Assembly Bills, which have been withdrawn.
Councilman Cooney suggested that a Resolution and Plaque
be prepared honoring Edward D. Wolfe, who is resigning from
the Planning Commission on 6/30/68.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that a Resolution of Commendation and
Plaque be prepared for Mr. Wolfe.
A request was received from Robert A. Elliott, Secretary of
B.P.O. Elks #2038, Azusa, to use front steps of City Hali
for Flag Day Ceremony on June 14, 1968, in the early evening,
and also issuance of a proclamation for National Flag Day.
The City Administrator reminded Council the usual annual
request includes operation of the P.A. System and police
escort, and suggested granting support of the Police
Department and Public Works crews if needed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried that request be granted and City Admin-
istrator be granted authority to proceed with preparations
as needed.
A request was received from California Water Resources
Association for City to become a contributing member.of the
Association for $150 per year.
Mr. Henry D. Greene, Executive Manager of the Association,
223 East Broadway, Glendale, appeared before Council to
discuss the Feather River Project. He stated they had
many fine water organizations who helped get the project
authorized but, nothing having been done for four years, it
appeared necessary to form a special organization to im-
prove organization of water projects. He remarked,further,
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Res.#5408
reapptg.Mrs.
L.Wheelehan
to Library
Board
Req.by City
of Irwindale
to oppose
A.B.2017 thru
2023 re:dis-
incorporation
(tabled from
5/20/68)
Res.of Comm.
& Plaque to
be prepared
for Edw.D.
Wolfe
Req.by BPOE
#2038 for
use of front
steps of City
Hall for Flag
Day Ceremony,
w&h Procl.
City to Con-
tribute $150.
yr.to Calif.
Water Resour-
ces Assn.
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that they are the only state-wide organization dedicated to
non-profit water development in the West and results are
carried in the newsletter which they send out. Mr. Greene also
submitted packets of information material to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded
by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that
City contribute $150. per year to the California Water Re-
sources Association.
Mr. Greene invited Council members to their Directors' Meet-
ing to be held at Mission Inn, Riverside, on June 14, from
9 a.m. to 12 Noon, and also to the luncheon they are sponsor-
ing.
The Street & Highway Committee of the Azusa Chamber of Recom.by
Commerce submitted a report and list of recommended priorities Str. &
on projects, for approval by Council. Hwy.Com.of
Ch.of Com.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and re:priorities
unanimously carried to refer recommendations to Planning
Commission for report to Council.
A communication was received from the Committee of Mayors of Comm.of Mayor:
the Cities of L. A. County re: special election to fill four Spec.Election
vacancies on the Executive Committee, enclosing a ballot to fill four
giving choices of nominating committee and a space for write- vacancies on
in of an alternate candidate for each population group. Exec.Com.,req
Mayor to fill
Mayor Solem asked Council if they wish him to vote for any in ballot &
mayor not mentioned on the slate presented. return to
Committee
'.Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to cast his
ballot from the slate submitted.
A notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice,
a supplemental application, to replace application dated On -Sale Beer
5/17/67, for On -Sale Beer (Food) License by Goldia M. and (Food), by
William E. Baird, for premises 523-3 and 523-4 East Arrow Baird,523-3
Highway. & 523-4 E.
Arrow Hwy.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to file ABC Notice.
A request was received from the City of Manhattan Beach for City of
adoption of a Resolution by Azusa, encouraging fiscal Manhattan
responsibility in the interest of the property owner re- Bch.req.Res.
garding proposed expenditures of the Board of Supervisors. re:proposed
expenditures
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert, of Bd.of
seconded by Councilman Cooney and carried that a similar Supervisors
Resolution be prepared by the City Attorney and forwarded
to the Board of Supervisors. Motion passed by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mission Equities Insurance Group submitted a claim of Buddy Claim of
R. Vohs for alleged damages to his automobile in amount of B.R.Vohs re:
$471.87 due to collision with Police vehicle on April 16, collision
1968, at 4th Street and San Gabriel Avenue. with Police
vehicle
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 4/16/68
and unanimously carried that claim be denied and referred
to City's insurance carrier.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1968
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement for
street purposes from the Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers, granting a right-of-way for Encanto Parkway over
approximately 7.20 acres (Easement No. DACW09-2-68-69).
Councilman Cooney 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 Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5409.
Notice of Hearing on the designation of community action
agencies in L. A. County, to be held on June 13, 1968, at
9:30 a.m., in the Hearing Room of the Board of Supervisors.
It is .proposed to designate the Economic and Youth Oppor-
tunities Agency of Greater L. A. to continue as a Community
Action Agency in the,geographical areas of L. A. County which
it is presently serving. It is further proposed to designate
the Eastland, Long Beach, Pasadena and Compton -Willowbrook
Community Action Agencies to continue as Community Action
Agencies for the geographical areas they are now serving.
It was pointed out that this appeared not to be available
to Azusa and it would not be of any advantage to make any
comments to the Board of Supervisors.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file Notice.
Notice of Board of Directors meeting of L. A. County Div-
ision of League of California Cities, on Thursday, 6/6/68,
at 7:00 p.m., for information only.
City Clerk Klarr stated a communication was received from
the Automobile Club of Southern California, enclosing re-
lease forms to be signed in full settlement of City's Invoice
#67-lo4 to their client, for replacing broken fire hydrant.
The City Clerk requested authorization to sign these forms
in the name of the City, to be transmitted with a standard
form of letter that the Release is not to be considered
delivered nor is it to be effective until the money is received.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the City Clerk be authorized to pro-
ceed, upon City Attorney's approval.
'A communication was received from the Personnel Board re-
commending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name Effective
Dorothy Ferard Util.Comml.Clerk Step 5 6/22/68
Joseph Molloy Police Officer 5 6/16/68
A. Evangelista Park Maint.Leadman 2
Perm.Status 6/ 5/68
William Michelli Equip. Operator 4 6/ 7/68
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Res -#5409
Grnt.Ease.
(Dept.of
Army,Corps
of Engr.)
re:R/W for
Encanto
Parkway
Notice of
Hrg. on
desig.of
Community
Action
Agencies in
L.A.County
(6/13/68)
C.Clerk auth.
to sign
Release in
Full Settle-
ment for
damage to
fire hydrant
Pers.Bd.
Step
Raises
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve recommendations as sub-
mitted.
A report was received from the Special Committee to study Rpt.of Spec.
structure of Light & Water Department (established 5/8/68), Comm.to study
signed by Councilman Decker, Chairman. The report contained structure of
three recommendations: L & W Dept.
'1. That the title of the position of Superintendent of with 3 recomm.
Light, Power and Water be reclassified to that of
"Director of Utilities", with new job s ecifications
and recommended salary range of $1,392-$1,638.
2. That the position of Electric General Foreman be
reclassified to "Electric Utilities Superintendent",
with new 4ob specifications and recommended salary
range of 1,019-$1,240.
3. That the position of Water General Foreman be re-
classified to "Water Utilities Superintendent",
with newob s ecifications and recommended salary
range of *780-1948.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert,
seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to
refer the report to the Personnel Board for further study
and recommendation to Council.
Mayor Solem personally commended the Committee for its re-
port.
An Ordinance was presented for adoption, approving annex- Ord.#932
' ation of uninhabited territory designatedNortherly Annexa- approving
tion District No. 68, which includes property on the north No.Annex.
side of Sierra Madre Avenue, easterly of Nobhill Drive. #68
Councilman Cooney offered for second reading and adoption
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED NORTHERLY ANNEXA-
TION DISTRICT NO. 68 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following Vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
Decker,
Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and numbered Ordinance 932.
An Ordinance was presented
for adoption,
creating R -A
Ord.#933,
'
(Residential Agricultural)
Zoneby
adding Sections 9219,
creating
9219.10, 9219.20, 9219.30,
9219.40
and 9219.50 to the
R -A Zone
Municipal Code.
Councilman Rubio offered for second
reading and adoption
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS
9219, 9219.10, 9219.20, 9219.30, 9219.40 and 9219.50 RE-
LATING TO A RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Ordinance 933•
An Ordinance was presented for adoption, amending Sections Ord -#934
9207.16 and 9207.17 of the Municipal Code to rezone property rezoning
in Northerly Annexation District No. 68, subject to annexa- No.Annex.
tion. #68 upon
annex.
Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (Northerly Annexation District No. 68).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:.None and numbered Ordinance 934.
An Ordinance was presented for adoption, amending Section Ord.#935
5210.7 of the Municipal Code re: collection fees for rubbish re:fees for
and garbage, with new rate of $1.50 per month. collection
of rubbish
Councilman Calvert offered for second reading and adoption & garbage
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR THE
COLLECTION OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE.
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
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Ordinance 935•
A Resolution was presented, declaring initiation of proceed- Res.#5410,
ings re: Easterly Annexation District No. 69, setting the init.Annex.
protest hearing for June 17, 1968, at 8:00 p.m. (property #69,setting
located southwest of Alosta Avenue, east of Rockvale Avenue protest hrg.
and north of Little Dalton Wash). 6/17/68.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DE-
CLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHAB-
ITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "EASTERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 69".
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
' AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5410.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, lst.rdg.Ord.
amending Section 9207.18 of the Municipal Code to rezone rezoning E.
property in Easterly Annexation District No. 69 to C-3, Annex.#69
subject to annexation. to C-3,subj.
to annex.
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 69).
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented, amending Section 3200.62 of the 1st rdg.Ord.
Municipal Code re: designation of one-way alley between desig.l-way
Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, immediately north of First alley bet.
Street, in a southerly direction only. Azusa & San
' Gab.Aves.,
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading immed.N.of
the Ordinance entitled: 1st St.,in
Southerly
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA direction
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DESIGNATION only.
OF A ONE-WAY ALLEY.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Attorney asked that Council adjourn to Executive Cncl.to
Session before the end of the meeting, in order to discuss adj.to
the petition for a re -hearing on Cerritos Avenue grade Exec.Sess.
crossing and also regarding report on pending condemnation later in
of the last parcel for the Police Facilities Building. mtg.
A Resolution was presented, requesting an allocation of
County Aid to Cities Funds for road improvements on Glad-
stone Street between Lark Ellen and Vincent Avenues.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
'ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF
COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Res 45411
req.alloc.
of County
Aid to
Cities Fund
for road
impr.on
Gladstone
bet.Lark
Ellen &
Vincent
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5411.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#5412
for roadway purposes from William B. and Grace L. Smith, for Gr.Easement
a 7 -foot strip along the north side of Gladstone Street, west (W.B. &
of Jackson Avenue. G.L. Smith)
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5412.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant. of Easement Res.#5413
for roadway purposes from Beatrice Locke, for property line Gr.Easement
return at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Gladstone (B.Locke)
Street.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN
RECORDING THEREOF.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5413.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works that the Council authorize and proceed with the vacation
of utility easements on the Von's Market site, being thatalley
located between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues and running
south from 9th Street.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and
' authorizing proceeding with the proper action for vacation
of these easements within the alley.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the City
Attorney.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the
necessary Resolution to provide for a 3 -way stop sign at
the intersection of Encanto Parkway and Fish Canyon Road,
Recomm.vac.
of easements
in alley on
Von's Mkt.
site (referred
to Atty.to
proceed)
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and to authorize the Director of Public Works to post "No
Recom.3-way
Stopping At Any Time" on the east side of Encanto Parkway
stop sign @
starting 350' south of the intersection of the Parkway and
Encanto Pkwy.
Fish Canyon Road and running north for a distance of 600
& Fish Cany.
feet. It was felt that westbound traffic on Fish Canyon
Rd.;also auth,
Road could have a free -turning lane which would require no
Dir.P.W. to
stopping signs. However, eastbound traffic on Fish Canyon
post "No Stop -
Road., as well as north and southbound traffic on Encanto
ping At Any
Parkway, should be stopped.
Time"on E.S:
'
Encanto Pkway.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
for 6001.
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation as
submitted.
A request was received from the Director of Public Works P.W.to
for authorization to employ four high school students on employ 4
a part-time basis during the summer months between June 10th H.S.students
and September 15, 1968, at the rate of $1.50 per hour, to (part-time)
assist with maintenance of City Parks. bet.6/10 &.
9/15, for
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney park maint.
and unanimously carried to approve request.
A further request was received from the Director of Public Auth.to
Works for approval of specifications and authorization for adv.for
City.Clerk to advertise for bids for 6,000 tons, more or bids for
less, Type'l asphaltic concrete surfacing for street re- 6,000 T.
pairs during the next fiscal year. asphaltic
concrete
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker surfacing
and unanimously carried to approve specifications. material
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize and direct City Clerk to
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advertise for bids.
The City Administrator submitted a request from Hugh Gerharz,
Req.granted
Acting Superintendent of Light and Water, for approval of
for change
change in working hours for some of the Commercial Office
in working
personnel. This will not change the hours that the office
hrs.for some
is open;.however, by one clerk working from 7:30 a.m. to
of Comml.
4:30 p.m., and 3 clerks and 1 consumer serviceman working
Office pers.
from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30. p.m., this program will better
in L & W
serve the public and improve the operations of the Light
and Water Office.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Administrator requested approval of informal bids
Sale of
for purchase from the City of approximately 6,000 lbs. of
Approx.
scrap copper wire, with authorization to dispose of the
6,000 lbs.
same. The following quotations were received:
scrap .
Bidder Unit Unit Price
copper wire
to Globus
Steel &
Azusa Salvage, Azusa lb.
$:23125
Chris Beck Scrap lb.
$.266 lb.
Metals,Inc.,Azusa
Globus Steel & Metal, lb. .266
Lynwood
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept informal bid of Globus
Steel & Metal at $.266 lb. to purchase approximately
63000 lbs. of scrap copper wire from the City.
The City Administrator presented a request from Acting Chief Confirm appts.l
of Police Lara for confirmation of appointments of Frank W. of F.W.Potts
Potts and Carl P. Murrieta as Police Reserve Officers, & C.P.Murrieta
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effective June 9, 1968, subject to successful passage of as Police
their physical examinations. Reserve Off.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker effec.6/9/68
and unanimously carried to confirm appointments as re-
quested.
The City Administrator presented a further request from Confirm appt.
' Acting Chief of Police Lara for confirmation of appoint- R.W.Ailert as
ment of Robert W. Aliert as probationary Police Officer at Police Off.,
Step 1, from the eligibility list, effective June 2, 1968. Step l,effec.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 6/2/68
and unanimously carried to confirm appointment.
The City Administrator requested that Council make an Appt. of
appointment to become effective immediately of the new Chief C. Elkins as
of Police from following eligibility list certified by the Police Chief
Personnel Board: from elig.
list
1. Carl Elkins
2. Richard Lara
3. Gilbert Trujillo
Moved by Councilman Calver, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that Carl Elkins be
appointed as Chief of Police.
A recommendation was made by the City Administrator that,
Auth. purch.
due to the considerable expense of repairing and restoring
Dry -Blasting
City's water meters by an outside firm and the time element
Machine from
involved in returning these meters after restoration, the
Met -Tech Co.,
Council authorize the purchase of one Model 24 Uni-Hone Dry-
for water
Blasting Machine from Met -Tech Co., Norwalk, for $1,350 plus
meter restora-
$67.50 sales tax, making a total of $1,417.50 less 2%-30 days
tion.
discount.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman. Decker, seconded
by Councilman Rubio that the request be approved. Motion
passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The'City Administrator informed Council that the Special Spec.Com.to
Committee, appointed to study the Edison proposal, plans to study Edison
have a meeting in the near future, as data has now been proposal to
obtained. meet in near
.
Regarding the proposed meeting with the L. A. County Employees future.
Association, Mr. Foxworthy informed Council that he will have C.Admeet with
a meeting with their representative, Mr. Shawhan, on Wednes- re from LA
day, June 5th, at 1:30 p.m. re Empl.Assn.
on 6/5/68
On request of Mayor Solem the City Administrator read in Min.of Spec.
' full the minutes of the second meeting on May 2, 1968, of Com.investig.
the Special Committee to investigate the request of the req.of City/
City of Duarte to annex portions of the City of Azusa Duarte to
west of the San Gabriel River. On request of Council, annex portions
the Director of Public Works will submit copies of the of City of
Special Committee minutes, with map attached, to Council Azusa w.of
members and Planning Commission members at the next San Gab.River
adjourned meeting.
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Mayor Solem informed Council of the following invitations:
1. Pacific Airlines ;celebration at the Presidential Pac.Airlines
Suite of the Uplander Hotel at 5:30 p.m. on celebration,
June 5, 1968. The City Administrator will reply Uplander
that, due to conflicting appointments, most of Hote1,6/5
the Council members will be unable to be present.
The Personnel Board submitted a communication regarding Cncl.action
Council policy of 7/2/62, which approved'a 7 -point program of 1962 re -
from the Personnel Board, setting forth a policy in which pealed re:
a complete reclassification and salary study be accomplished salaries.Pers.
every three years and, in the intervening years, a salary Bd.instructed
2. Grand Opening of KMPC new facilities on Tuesday,
KMPC Grand
June 11th.
Opening,6/11
3. California Water Resources luncheon at Mission
Cal.Water
Inn, Riverside, on June 14tu at 12:00 noon, which
Resources
the Mayor plans to attend.
luncheon,6/14
Councilman Cooney mentioned that on June 16th or 17th,
Req.Res.
Miss Azusa of 1968 will be leaving for the Miss California
be prepared
Pageant in Santa Cruz, and suggest that a Resolution be
honoring Miss
adopted at the adjourned meeting, honoring Miss Virginia
Virg.Dolan,
Dolan, "Miss Azusa 1968", and wishing her well in the 1968
Miss Azusa
Miss California Pageant, with a copy for Miss Azusa 1968 to
1968
ta,.e to the Pageant.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
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and unanimously carried that the Resolution be prepared as
requested.
Councilman Rubio reminded Council of the Downtown Study
Downtown
Committee meeting on 6/6 at the Library Auditorium.
Study Comm.
mtg.6/6/68
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res.#5414
'ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Bills &
Reqs.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5414.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
Recess to
and unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session.
Exec.Session
Time of Recess: 9:16 p.m.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to
Cncl.recon-
order at 10:14 p.m.
vened.
Regarding the petition for rehearing on the Cerritos Avenue
Re:Cerritos
grade crossing, the City Attorney suggested that this matter
Ave.grade
be held in abeyance until meeting on June 17, 1968, at which
crossing
time a report will be made.
Regarding report on pending condemnation of last parcel for
C.Admin.to
Police Facilities site, it was
employ
'
another
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
appraiser
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
for Police
authorized to employ another appraiser for the remaining
Fac.Bldg.
property for the Police Facility Building site.
site.
The Personnel Board submitted a communication regarding Cncl.action
Council policy of 7/2/62, which approved'a 7 -point program of 1962 re -
from the Personnel Board, setting forth a policy in which pealed re:
a complete reclassification and salary study be accomplished salaries.Pers.
every three years and, in the intervening years, a salary Bd.instructed
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survey be conducted by the Personnel Clerk with salary adjust-
ments to be of a blanket nature and to be granted only at
annual budget sessions. The Personnel Board's communication
of May 22, 19680 requested that Council consider revision of
this policy and withhold salary considerations until the
Board is able to submit recommendations to Council for
individual salary adjustments in an effort to correct, in a
more realistic manner, the present salary inequities.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to repeal the action taken by Council
in 1962 and to instruct the Personnel Board to enter into a
study of individual cases regarding salaries.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to
Monday, June 10, 19689 at 7:00 p.m. at the Azusa Auditorium.
Time of adjournment: 10:21 p.m.
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to enter into
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