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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 17, 1968 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 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, Assistant City Engineer Gerlofs, Acting Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Klarr There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of adjourned Appvl.Min. t1_ meeting of June 10, 1968, stand approved as written. Adj.6/10/68 Councilman Rubio presented an award to Carlos Ruiz, Senior Serv.Award, Maintenanceman in the Public Works Department,for 20 years C.Ruiz,Sr. service with the City. Maint.Man in P.W.Dept.& to Councilman Cooney presented an.award to Paul D. Foxworthy, City Adm. City Administrator, for 5 years service with the City. Foxworthy The hour of 7:30 being the time set for the Public Hearing Puh.Hrg.on on an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code Amend.to (Section 9206)re: definition of an Automobile Service Station, M.C.re: recommended by Planning_Commission Resolution #725, the definition hearing was opened by the Mayor. of auto.serv. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- station cation of the Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated that no communications were received in connection there- with except the memo from the Planning Director covering both this hearing and the following hearing, in which he asks that Council approve both recommendations. The City Attorney mentioned that the Planning Commission eliminated two paragraphs under Section 9206 of the Munici- pal Code on his suggestion, and that the recommendation might be a little clearer when the Council considers the following hearing. There being no other communications received nor any person wishing to speak either in favor of or in protest to the proposed amendment, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the City Attorney ' prepare the necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7:30 also being the time set for a Public Hear- Pub.Hrg.on ing on an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal amend.to M.C. Code (Section 9212.10) re: issuance of a Conditional Use re:issuance Permit for drive-in businesses, including Automobile Service of CUP for Stations, recommended by Planning Commission Resolution #721, the hearing drive-in bus. was opened by the Mayor. incl.Auto. Serv.Stations 42Ao 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 175 1968 The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica- tion of the Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated a communication had been received from Mr. Jay Hartman'of R. A. Rowan & Co., a real estate firm at .458 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, in which he makes a protest to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Joe Hernandez, 334 Foothill Blvd., appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed amendment, stating he felt that the Planning Commission should grant a Condi- tional Use Permit by a majority of a quorum present rather than by a majority of its members. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: VT. V J �-. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem Cn NOES: Councilmen: Decker ABSENT: Councilmen None The hour of 7:30 also being the time set for the Public Hear- ing on a zone change upon annexation to R -lb and R -la, recom- mended by Planning Commission Resolution #724 (Case Z-143), on property north of Sierra Madre Avenue, from Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road easterly and northerly (proposed North- erly Annexation District #67 - Unsen, Lopez, Vasquez, Nasser, Vallentine and Correll), the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica- tion of this Public Hearing, and stated that no communica- tions were received in connection therewith, except a memo from the Planning Director which gave the reason for the Planning Commission recommending R -la and R -lb zoning, although the planning consultants, Hahn, Wise & Associates, recommended that the portion of the annexation fronting on Sierra Madre Avenue be given a residential garden -apartment zoning and the property to the north be given R -la zoning. The memo also recommended that, due to lack of support of the proposed annexation, the Council drop any further action after this public hearing, as most of the property owners originally in favor of the annexation have sent in letters indicating they are no longer interested in becoming part of the City of Azusa. Mr. Leo Nasser, 706 North Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council as spokesman for the other property owners of the 5 acres and stated the property owners are not objecting to coming into the City, but at this particular time it is pre- mature to zone the proposed annexation as residential. He also stated the property owners would rather wait two or three 'months to see if Sierra Madre Avenue will be widened and access to the Nob Hill homes is opened up, also dependent upon what develops in this area. Mr. Salvador Lopez, 318 South Orange, appeared before Council as one of the owners of the property involved and asked for clarification of the zoning recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ray Swatek, 228 Circledell Drive, appeared before Council and asked for clarification on the requests for zoning by the petitioners for this proposed annexation. Page 2 Pub.Hrg.on zone chg. to R -lb & R -la (No.Annex. Distr.#67) (Cont.to 7/1/68) X22 1 '1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied and that Northerly Annexation District No. 67 be abandoned by the City at the present time. Motion died for lack of a second. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to re -open the hearing and to request a report from the Engineering Depart- ment regarding right-of-way to connect Hilltop Drive with Sierra Madre Avenue. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to July 1, 1968, meeting. The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for the hearing of protests on proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 69 in accordance with Resolution No. 5410, adopted June 3, 1966 ?: (property located southwest of Alosta Avenge, east.of Rock - vale Avenue and north of Little Dalton Wash, owned by Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co.), the Mayor declared the hearing opened. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica- tion of Resolution No. 5410, setting the date of June 17, 1968, for this public hearing, with publication on June 13, 1968, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and stated no written communications were received. He also stated the owner of the property to be annexed has given written consent to this annexation. 'This annexation proceeding is being held under Section 35310.1 of the Government Code, which applies to annexations where all property owners have given their consent. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.. A Resolution was presented, approving Easterly Annexation District No. 69. Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT N0. 69 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 Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 'AYES: CCounci1milmen: gubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5416. Bill Shawhan, Senior Representative of Los Angeles County Employees Association, addressed Council on behalf of the Azusa City Employees Association, with the exception of the Police and Fire Association, and presented the salary and fringe benefit proposals for 1968-69 fiscal year as follows: 1. Vacation. Request modification to 15 working days after 5 years service and an additional day for each year's service beginning with 10th year to a maximum of 22 working days vacation. Page 3 Protest Hrg. on Easterly Annex.#69 (Azusa Foot - Hill Citrus Co.) Res #5416 Apprvg.East. Annex.Dist. #69 Pres.of proposal from L.A.Co.Empl. Assn.re:salary & fringe bene- fits 424 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 173 1968 Page 4 2. Longevity Pay (to reward the long-time employee). 3. Sick Leave. Request modification to provide (a) that upon retirement, employees be entitled.to lump sum payment for 50% of accumulated sick benefits; and (b) that upon separation from the City for any other reason including death, but excluding resignation without adequate notice, employees be entitled to 25% of accumulated sick benefits. 4. Salaries. Request minimum increase of 5.7% ,across the board, with request for study of individual salary inequities. Mr. Shawhan said he would be happy to meet with the Council again if Council is going to have budget sessions. The Mayor told Mr. Shawhan that the City Administrator will contact him. The City Clerk submitted a request by B. L. Morgan, owner of Req for n Azusa Pawn Shop, 250 East Foothill Blvd., for an auction auction sa1.e ._, sale to be held on Saturday, June 29th, by Don McLeod, auctio- by Azusa Pawn CC neer, for which the required fee of $25 has been paid. Shop,250 E. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Foothill Blvd. on 6/29/68 and unanimously carried that permission be granted. An invitation was received from the San Gabriel Valley Invit.from Municipal Water District to participate as guests in a three- SGVMWD to be day tour of the California water supply facilities, July 12, guests on 3- 13, and 14, 1968. The tour would leave by air from L.A. to day tour of Sacramento, then by chartered bus from Sacramento to Oroville, Calif.water 'from Oroville to the Delta and the San Luis complex, pro- supply facil. ceeding down the 444 mile California Aqueduct to the 7/12 thru 7/13 Tehachapis, then along the East Branch to Cedar Springs Reservoir and Devil Canyon, and then back to the San Gabriel Valley. The City Clerk requested names of those planning to go on this tour, as reservations must be made well in advance. Councilmen Decker and Cooney said they could not attend; Councilmen Calvert and Rubio requested reservations; and the Mayor and City Administrator will notify the City Clerk if they will be able to make the tour. The City Clerk requested authorization to grant a one -day req.l-day leave -of -absence to Mrs. Rita Martinez, Account Clerk,on lv-of- Tuesday, June 25th, in order that she may attend final absence for hearings in Sacramento regarding guardianship of her niece. Mrs.Rita Martinez, Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Acct Clerk, and unanimously carried that request be granted. 6/25/68 The City Clerk presented a claim by Ronald G. Leos for auto Claim of damages from alleged collision on May 9, 1968, with truck R.G.Leos for used in City's clean-up program, with two estimates in the damages to amount of $122.15 and 132.905 respectively. car on Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 5/9/68 and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. A request was presented by the City Clerk from the San Gabriel SGVMWD req. Valley Municipal Water District for support of three of support of their resolutions: their Res.#108, #109 & #110 426 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 Page 5 1. Resolution No. 108, in favor of A. B. No. 942, which proposes an agency composed of 11 geographical divisions, with each division to elect a representative to the Board of Directors of the agency who would have the power to levy assessments and enter into agreements to insure a quality of water in the Delta sufficient to meet present and future needs. ' 2. Resolution No. 109, in opposition to A.B. No. 1460 and A.C.A. No. 42, which would provide that every mutual water company and all districts concerned with the development, control or distribution of water, be de- clared to be a public utility and under the juris- diction of the P.U.C. 3. Resolution No. 110, in opposition to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59, concerning waste water reclamation and requesting Department of Water Resources to study possible programs to insure maximum reclamation and reuse of sewage and other waste water as a requirement to receive state water, and to report thereon to the Legislature. CC After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded C2 by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Mayor sign a letter in support of actions by the Board of Directors of San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, to be sent to each Legislator, with copies to be sent to the S.G.V.M.W. Dis- trict. The City Clerk presented a request by California Judicial Merit Req.Cncl. Plan Committee for endorsement by Council of Senate Constitu- endorsement ' tional Amendment No. 2 'relating to Judicial Selection Merit of Calif. Plan. Jud.Select. Merit Plan After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert that a (filed) letter be written in favor of this Merit Plan. Motion died for a lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be filed. A notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice, a Person -to -Person Transfer of Application for Or. -Sale Beer Trans.On- (Food) License from J. B. Benken to Diana Di Liberto, at Sale Beer premises located at 633 East Foothill Blvd. (Food) Lic. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert from Benken to DiLiberto and unanimously carried to file. (633 E. A further notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Foothill)ABC Control of an original application for Off -Sale Beer and Notice Wine License by A. M. Ortuno, for premises located at ori a g 246 North Azusa Avenue, known as Farmer's Market. for On -Sale -Sale Beer & Wine Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Lic.by A.M. and unanimously carried to file. Ortuno(246 N. ' Azusa Ave. - Farmer's Mkt.) A Resolution was prepared commending Edward D. Wolfe for Res.Commend- his services to the City on the Planning Commission. ing E.D.Wolfe Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker (cont.to 7/1) and unanimously carried to continue to 7/1/68 meeting. The City Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Wolfe's atten- dance at the 7/1/68 meeting. 428 1 i� AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 Page 6 A Resolution was presented appointing 0. John Conforti to the #5417 Res. 'and Planning Commission for a 4 -year term expiring 6/30/72. apptg. O.J. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Conforti to Plan Comm. that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and forA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA exp.6/330/72 APPOINTING 0. JOHN CONFORTI TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and Req.from adopted by the following vote of Council: Az.Minister- AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem ial Assn.for NOES: Councilmen: None City to re- ABSENT: Councilmen: None paintThe Churchesrsigns ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Calvert and numbered Resolution No.5417. incl.addresses Councilman Calvert explained he abstained from voting on at cost of $80. Resolution No. 5417 due to his association in business with (referred to Mr. Conforti. Ch.of Comm., M The City Clerk mentioned that last year the churches and Kiwanis Club & Churches as to A Resolution was presented reappointing John D. Granados to Res.#5418 the Personnel Board for a 3 -year term expiring 6/30/71. reappointing Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: J.D.Granados to Pers.Bd. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA expforterm exr 6-3/30 71 APPOINTING JOHN D. GRANADOS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker '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, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5418. The City Clerk presented a request from Rev. Paul Farrell Req.from of the Azusa Ministerial Association for the City to have Az.Minister- Directory of Churches signs repainted, including addresses, ial Assn.for at cost of approximately $80. City to re- City Administrator stated that he had been contacted paintThe Churchesrsigns sometime ago regarding this request. He said he believed incl.addresses the City could remove and install the signs and renovate at cost of $80. the sign brackets,but he didn't think the City is equipped (referred to to do the screening process for repainting. Ch.of Comm., The City Clerk mentioned that last year the churches and Kiwanis Club & Churches as to Kiwanis Club donated the money for the sign which included repaintinE the names of the churches who donated. signs) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the City Administrator check with the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and the churches as to repainting the signs, with the City to remove and replace the signs, after renovating the brackets. The Mayor asked that the City Administrator check with the C.Admin.to City Beautification Committee re: progress of entrance sign check with to City at the west boundary. Beaut.Com. re:entrance sign to City 430 LI Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. 731 - Resolution No. 7313 initiated a hearing on an amendment init.hrg.amend- to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code (Section ing Sec.9207 of 9207) re: Zones and Boundaries. No action taken by M.C. re: Zones Council. & BDundaries Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.732- Resolution No. 732 (Case C-81 - E. S. Howard), disapproved disapprvg. a Conditional Use Permit to establish a bar within 300 feet C.U.P.re:bar of a residential zone, on property at 103 Scuth Azusa Avenue. @ 103 S.Azusa Ave. (Howard) The City Clerk informed Council of a letter received from ABC ltr.that the Alcoholic Beverage Control which stated that the applicants had applicants (Howard and Terry) had withdrawn their application withdrawn for a license and City's protest is, therefore, no longer applic.for necessary. No action taken by Council. license The City Attorney gave a verbal outline AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 Page 7 sub. The City Clerk presented the annual agreement between the Agmt.bet. proc.for Azusa Unified School. District and the City, for City City & Az. as soon as possible. recreation program during the period from July 1, 1968, to Unif.School June 30, 1969. Distr.for Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert recreation program and unanimously carried to approve the agreement and auth- (7/1/68- orize execution of same. 6/30/69) The City Clerk informed Council that the agreement between the County and the City, to Info.re: provide recreation activities County -City in unincorporated territory, is being placed before the Rec.Agmt.fdr County Board of Supervisors for acceptance, whereupon the unincorporated agreement will be placed on the agenda of July 1, 1968, for territory action. (7/1/68 Agenda) The Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month ending Treas.Fin. May 31, 1968, was presented to Council, showing Bank Balances Statement of all funds as of that date to be $1,547,095.09. T. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and ^� unanimously carried that the Statement be filed. CO Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. P.C.Res.728 728 (Case C-79 - Pup 'N' Taco Drive -up), granted a C.U.P.re: Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a drive-in drive-in restaurant at 585 East Arrow Highway. No action taken by restaurant Council. (Pup 'N' Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Taco) P.C.Res.729, Resolution No. 729 (Case C-80 - Mobil Oil Corp.); disapproved disapprv. a Conditional Use Permit to construct an automobile service C.U.P.for station at 229 South Azusa Avenue. The City Clerk informed serv.sta. Council that an appeal from denial was received and a public (Mobil Oil hearing before Council will be set for July 15, 1968. Corp.) - (Appeal reed & hrg.on 7/15) Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.730- Resolution No. 730, expressed its appreciation to Edward D. commending Wolfe for his services on the Planning Commission. No E.D. Wolfe action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. 731 - Resolution No. 7313 initiated a hearing on an amendment init.hrg.amend- to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code (Section ing Sec.9207 of 9207) re: Zones and Boundaries. No action taken by M.C. re: Zones Council. & BDundaries Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.732- Resolution No. 732 (Case C-81 - E. S. Howard), disapproved disapprvg. a Conditional Use Permit to establish a bar within 300 feet C.U.P.re:bar of a residential zone, on property at 103 Scuth Azusa Avenue. @ 103 S.Azusa Ave. (Howard) The City Clerk informed Council of a letter received from ABC ltr.that the Alcoholic Beverage Control which stated that the applicants had applicants (Howard and Terry) had withdrawn their application withdrawn for a license and City's protest is, therefore, no longer applic.for necessary. No action taken by Council. license The City Attorney gave a verbal outline of procedures in Atty. to sub. adopting Resolutions and Ordinances, and stated he would proc.for adopt. submit copies of the outline to Council as soon as possible. ing Res. & Ord. 432 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 Page 8 An Ordinance was presented for adoption, amending Section Ord -#938 to 9207.18 of the Municipal -Code to rezone property to C-3 rezone to subject to annexation (Easterly Annexation District No.69). C-3 subj.to annexation Councilman Cooney offered for second reading and adoption (E.Annex. the Ordinance entitled: Distr.#69) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 69). 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 Calvert that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: f.. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 936. An Ordinance was presented for adoption, amending Section Ord.#937 re: 3200.62 of the Municipal Code re: designation of one-way 1 -way alley alley between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, immediately bet.Azusa & north of First Street, in a southerly direction only. San Gab.Aves. N.of 1st St., Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption in so.direc. the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF A ' ONE-WAY ALLEY. Moved by Councilman Decker, 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, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 937. A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 5396 Res -#5419 designating stop intersections: (1) Fish Canyon Road at re: stop Encanto Parkway; (2) Encanto Parkway at Fish Canyon Road. intersections Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Fish Cany.Rd@Encanto Pkwy. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA and Encanto Pkwy @Fish AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSECTIONS. Canyon Rd. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker unanimously carried by roll call that further reading 'and be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, 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 5419. 434 F -j AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 173 1968 The City Attorney gave a verbal report re: Board of Directors of County Sanitation Districts' request for support of their Resolution opposing S.B. 715, which proposes to compel sub- stantial and drastic changes in the composition of Board of Directors of county sanitation districts believed by the Board to be detrimental to the operation of this District (continued from May 6, 1968, meeting). City Attorney Terzian reported that S.B. 715 provides more representation on Board of Directors of Sanitation Districts for cities with large populations; basically, the governing bodies of the county sanitation districts should have not less than 3 members, and the proposed change.is to change representation to reflect the population. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the legislators in Sacra- mento, opposing S. B. 715. A Resolution was presented, encouraging fiscal responsibility in the interest of the property owner regarding proposed expenditures of the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-1969. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. 'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert, Solem Rubio, Decker None and numbered Resolution 5420. Regarding the report on P.U.C. rehearing as to Cerritos Avenue crossing, it was suggested by the City Attorney that this matter be discussed at an executive session at the end of the meeting. Monthly reports from Boards, Commissions and Departments were submitted to Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file the reports. A request was received from Acting Superintendent of Light and Water for one -and -one-half days' leave of absence without pay, on July ls.t and 2nd, for Theodore M. Stipe, Jr., Lineman Helper. 'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to grant request. A request was received from the Planning Director for con- firmation of temporary appointment of Dorothy T. Brown as Secretary -Steno in the Planning Department, at Step 1, probationary, Range 13, effective 7/1/68. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm appointment as requested. Page 9 Verbal Rpt.by City Atty.re: Bd.Dir.of County San.- Dists.req.for support of their Res. opposing " S.B.715 (cont. from 5/6/68) Res.#5420 re: proposed budget of L.A. County for fiscal year 1968-69. Report on PUC rehearing, Cerritos Ave. crossing (at exec.session) Mthly.Rpts. Req.lj days lve.of absence without pay for T.Stipe, Jr.,Lineman Helper Req -confirm. appt.Dorothy T.Brown as Secy -Steno in P1an.Dept.@ Step l,effect. 7/1/68 436 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 A further request was received from the Planning Director, requesting confirmation of Martin F. Prisco to the temporary position of Planning Aide, Range 11, Step 1, effective June 11, 1968. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that appointment be confirmed. The City Administrator submitted the Final Report from the Director of Public Works on Annual Clean -Up Week, showing total cost of this program to be $10,731.67 for pick up of 10,676 cubic yards of debris. Three recommendations were made in the report for future clean-up programs: (1) Limit the pickups to combustible materials; (2) Schedule the program in three phases; and (3) Require the piled materials to be curbside. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept the report and submit it with its recommendations to the 1969 Clean -Up Committee. h Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that a letter of appreciation be directed to Azusa Western Co. for the use of their services during Clean -Up Week, to be written by the City Administrator and signed by the Mayor. Page 10 Confirm.of M.F.Prisco to temp. - position, P1an.Aide, effec.6/11/68 Final Report re: Annual Clean -Up Week, with recomm. for future programs (referred to 1969 Clean -Up Com.; also ltr of apprec.to be sent to Azusa Western) The City Administrator submitted a recommendation from the Notice of Director of Public Works that the Mayor be authorized to Completion, sign the Notice of Completion for Project 468, for constrLc- Proj.468- tion of Light and Water Truck Shed, which building has been Constr.L&W completed in accordance with plans and specifications. Truck Shed Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize execution and recording of Notice of Completion for Project 468. A Grant of Easement for street purposes was presented from Azusa Western, Inc., a corp.which acquired title as Azusa Rock & Sar.d Co.,for'property line return of the northwest corner of Glaastone Street and Jackson Avenue. Councilman Cooney offered a 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 Calvert and unanimously carried 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, Decker, Cooney, Calvert; Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5421. A Grant of Easement for street purposes was presented from Von's Grocery Co., of a,10 ft. strip on the south side of Ninth Street between Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue. Councilman Calvert.offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Res -#5421 Grt.of Ease- ment (Azusa West.Inc.- street pur- poses) Res.#5422 Grt.of Ease. (Von's Grocery Co. - street purposes) 438 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968 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 Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem and numbered Resolution 5422. A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Works that the Mayor be authorized to sign copies of Utilities Agreement No. 7Ut-3884 between City and State Division of Highways, providing for relocation of sanitary sewers to clear construction area of Freeway between Azusa Avenue and 0.3 mile east of Grand Avenue, which agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that execution of Utilities Agree- ment #7Ut-3884 be authorized. CO The City Administrator requested that the Mayor be authorized Cq to sign a Maintenance Agreement with A.B.Dick Co. for the offset printing machine, for the period July 1, 1968, through June 30, 1969, at a cost of $110.40. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that authorization be granted. Councilman Cooney offered a Resolution entitled: '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. 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 5423. At 10:06 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session. Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:24 p.m. Regarding the PUC re -hearing on Cerritos Avenue crossing, the Mayor said that a verbal progress report has been received from the City Attorney and the status is the same. He also stated there will be another meeting on June 25th with the R.R. representatives and P.U.C. 'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, June 18, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., at the Library Auditorium. Time of adjournment: 10:30 P.M. Next Resolution #5424 Next Ordinance # 938 City Jerk Page 11 Frwy.Util.Agmt #7Ut-3884 with Div.of Hwys., relocation of San.sewers bet. Azusa Ave.& 0.3 mi.E.of Grand Ave. Mayor to sign Maint.Agmt. with A.B.Dick Co.re:offset print.machine Res -#5423, Bills & Reqs. Recess to Exec. Session Cncl. reconvened Progress rept. from C.Atty., & status is same (Cerritos Ave.crossing) Adj.to 6/18/68 @Library Aud. Adjournment A m !1