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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 5, 1968 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular.session at the above time and place. 7:30 P.M. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the salute Call to Order to the flag. Invccation was given by Rev. Albert J. Duggan of St. Frances Invocation of Rome R. C. 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 and Water Gerharz, Planning Director Smith, Police Chief Elkins, City Clerk Klarr The City Clerk informed Council of two corrections on page 5 'Appvl.Min. of the Minutes of 7/1/68: first full paragraph should read 7/1/68 (as "The Director of Public Works" instead of "City Attorney corrected) also"; last line of this paragraph should read "If not, he and 7/15/68 recommended" instead of "the City Attorney". Minutes of 7/1/68 meeting stand approved as corrected. There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the meeting of July 15, 19681 stand approved as written. Mayor Solem welcomed the Sister City Youth Delegation from Zacatecas, Mexico, which consisted of youngsters and their chaperone, Mrs. Alice H. DeEspinosa. All Councilmen took turns in presenting to them the certificates commemorating terson-to-person cultural exchange, and thereafter Mrs. eEspinosa addressed Council in Spanish, which was trans- ated by Councilman Rubio. The Mayor then thanked the arents and the Sister City Committee for this expression of mutual friendship, and the Delegation was excused from the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Calvert presented an award to Nicolas Macias, Consumer Serviceman in the Light and Water Depart- ment, for 15 years service with the City. The hour of 7:30 P.M. being the time set for a Public Hearing on a recommended amendment to Section 9207 of the Municipal Code, entitled Zones and Boundaries, to include RA (Residential Agricultural) Zone classification, the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica- tion of Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated no communications were received by his office. Planning Director Smith explained.this amendment was Planning Commission initiated, due to an oversight in not correcting Section 9207 of the Municipal Code at the time the zoning was established. aoved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney nd unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that recommended amendment be approved and, the City Attorney authorized to prepare necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Public Hearing on a zone change upon annexation to R -lb andR-la, recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 724 (Case Z-143), on property north of Sierra Madre Ave., from Azusa & San Gabriel Canyon Road easterly and Welcome & Pres.of Certif., to Sister City Delegation from Zacatecas Serv.Award to N.Macias of L&W Dept. Pub.Hrg, re: Amend, to Sec.9207 of M.C. re: RA (Resid.Agric.) zone ' Cont.Pub.Hrg. re: zone chug. upon annex.to R -lb & R -la (No.Annex. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA; OA IFORNTP, ;? YPAY. AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 2 na_th rly (prop000d Nvr'.heriy Anney.atien District No. 67 - Dist.#67) Un:ien, Lopez, Vanquaz, Nasser, Vallencina and Correll), the Mayor opened the hearing. (cont. to 9/3/68) Also continued from meeting of July 1, 1968, is the recom- ❑endation of the Director of Futile Works for completion of H111top Drive to Sierra Madre .Avenue, if annexation is 2ucce9aful. Mcved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the hearing to meeting of 9/3/68, and to notify all parties of Council action. Council Cooney requested that the City Clerk insert maps and 0 any other necessary information in the 9/3/68 Agenda Folders, relative to this hearing on pre -zoning of Annexation No. 67. The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing on proposed vacation of utility easements in the north -south alley between San Gabriel and Azusa Avenues, southerly from Ninth Sheet; per Resolution No. 5436 (Von's Grocery Co.), the Mayor opened the hearing. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica- tion of Resolution No. 5415, which :sets the hearing date as August 5, 1968s at 8:00 p.m., and which was published on .July 21 and 28, 1968, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotrop.le. The City Clerk also presented the Affidavit of Posting Notices Of passage of Resolution of Intention. The Director of Fablic Works stated thin former alley has been completely cleared of all utilitiPs and the City would illhave no interest as the easement is unnecessary for present or prospeptive public use, and he recommended that the utility easement be vacated. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was presented,orcering the vacation of certain rights and easements re: certain unnamed alley. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN.RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN UNNAMED ALLEY IN BLOCK 21 OF THE MAP OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman. Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman.Cooney that the Reaclution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 11IABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 5441. The recommendation of the Personnel Board regarding proposed restructure of Light and Water Department, b the establish- ment of new classifications, tabled from 6/1/68 meeting, was again presented to Council. Councilman Cooney moved that the item remain tabled to the meeting of September 16, 1968, and then.withdrew his motion. Mayor suggested that.this item be continued until later on the Agenda. Fub.Hrg.on vacation OS Util.easemos. In NIS alley bet. San Cab. & Azusa Avea., S.from 9th St. (Von'a Grocery Co.) Res.#5441 ordering vacation of rights & easements In alley Pers.Bd.recom. re: prop, re- structure of L&W Dept. by estab.of new classif.(tabled from 6/14/68) (cont.to later on agenda) 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 3 City Clerk Klarr presented a`,request from -Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. for annexation of certain property on the north- west corner of Citrus and Alosta Avenues, extending approxi- mately 650' west along Alosta Avenue, contingent upon pre -zoning to C-3 in order to have a Shell 011 Co, service station on the corner and possibly a Sambo's Restaurant west of the station. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer proposed annexation to the Planning Commission for initiation of proceedings. The City Clerk submitted a report from the Director of Public Works regarding list of tax delinquent properties (Proposed Sale #92-A), recommending purchase by the City of four parcels on Virginia Avenue, south of Third Street, known as Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, .Tract No. 7625, with an aggregate size of 127 x 196, which would be ideal for a small neighborhood park. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Clerk initiate pro- ceedings to purchase the four parcels of tax delinquent Property on Virginia Avenue for park purposes, as recom- mended by the Director of Public Works. The City Clerk submitted a request from Empire Silk Stores, Inc., 335 North Citrus Avenue for a going -out -of -business sale from August 1 to 31, 1966. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to grant request. The City Clerk submitted a request for exempt business license by Rev. Paul V. Salgado, to operate Neotes Youth Evangelism for The Assembly of God, doing rehabilitation work with youth, at 120 East 6th Street. The City Clerk informed Council that this organization will soon be operating over the Democratic Headquarters on Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd., and will involve some solicitation; also, this -is a program not conducted from a local church congregation. During discussion, the City Attorney said he would like to check into this. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the City Clerk, City Attorney, Police Chief and City Administrator, for report at August 19, 1968 meeting. The City Clerk presented a petition, containing 16 signa- tures, to prohibit Pet World Animal Store, in Foothill Shopping Center, from the keeping of dogs on the premises, which causes disturbance at night. "'he Police Chief informed -Council they have had.complaints egarding this situation and they have had contact with the caner, but to his knowledge there is no written complaint on file with the Police Department_at this time. The City Attorney stated that even though the zoning is appropriate, the business cannot be carried on to become a nuisance and disturbance. He suggested two methods of handling this complaint: 1. Have the petitioners file a complaint under the proper section of the Penal Code, and submit to the District Attorney. 2. City can start civil action to abate the nuisance. Req, by Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. for annex.of propty.on NW cor.Citrus & Alosta Ave., ext.apprx. 650' west along Alosta Ave. Report re: list of tax delinquent properties (Proposed Sale #92-A) (City to purch. 4 parcels on Virginia Ave.) Going-out-of- bus.sale granted to Empire Silk Store(8/1-31) Req.exempt bus. lie, for Neotes, Youth Evange- lism, by Rev. Salgado Petition to prohibit keep- ing of dogs at Pet World Animal Store (Foothill Shopping Ctre) due to dis- turbance at night 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 4 The City Attorney suggested that the better way is to file a complaint with the District Attorney and have him prosecute. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Administrator, City Attorney and Police Chief, for investi- gation and submit recommendations, if necessary. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice, original application for Veterans' Club License by Veterans (VFW Covina of Foreign Wars, Covina Post 7766, for premises at 762 N. Post 7766 - Loren Street. 726 N.Loren) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to file Notice. Notice was received of an adjourned public hearing on the Not.Adj.Pub. Final Report of the Southern California Rapid Transit Hrg. on Final District, to be held August 6, 1968 at 10:30 a.m., in the Report of District Board Room, 1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles. SCRTD, 8/6, 10:30 a.m., The Mayor suggested that all available Councilmen attend L.A. this hearing. The Annual Report of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce was Annual Rept. submitted to Council. of Ch.of Com. Moved by Councilman Cooney,.seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file Report. A report of the Citizens Committee to Review Edison Pro- Report of posals was submitted to Council, which read as follows: Study Com. and Water Department, by the establishment of new classifi- re: Edison ' It is the consensus of the Committee that the Edison Proposal Proposal has considerable merit and the Committee (tabled to recommends that the City Council should investigate 8/19/68) it in more detail to the extent that a formal de- tailed agreement could be drafted for final accep- W.A.Jones as tance, or rejection, by the City Council. The Chairman of Committee further wishes to advise the City Council Pers.Bd. that, should the Committee's services be requested Step Raises In further evaluation of the formal, detailed, rec.by Pere. agreement, its services will be available. Bd. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call that this matter be tabled to the meeting of August 19, 1968, in order for all Councilmen to go over the details of the proposal and the reasons of the Com- mittee, with a copy of said proposal to be sent to each Councilman. At this time, Council considered the recommendation of the Pers.Bd.recom. Personnel Board regarding proposed structure of the Light re: restruc- and Water Department, by the establishment of new classifi- ture of L&W cations, which was tabled from June 14, 1968 meeting. Dept.by estab. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker of new classif. (tabled to and unanimously carried that the item remain tabled until 8/19/68) the meeting of August 19, 1968. A communication was received from the Personnel Clerk W.A.Jones as that the Personnel Board elected William A. Jones as Chairman of Chairman for the term ending June 30, 1969. No action taken. Pers.Bd. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent rec.by Pere. status for the following employees: Bd. 1 Cl I t , f AZUSA AUDITORIUM }o . AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 5 Name Effective Dennis Ford Fireman S=ep 2 8/19/68 (Per.m.Status) Lawrence Kyle, Jr. Fireman Step 2 8/19/68 (Ferm.Status) James W. Michelli Fireman Step 2 8/6/68 (Perm.Status) Raymond Perry Fire Engr.(Perm.Status - 8/11/68 no increase, now on Step Tommy Talbott Fire Capt. Perm.Status - 8/8/68 no increase, now on Mep U Albert Magana Mtr.-Reader Maint.Man Step 4 8/25/68 Martin A. Arce Police Officer 3 8/6/68 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommendations. The Personnel Board submitted the recommendation of a new classification of Paint Crew Foreman at Salary Range 21, which classification was requested by the Director of Public Works in order to create an additional foreman who would supervise the following functions: paint buildings, park equipment, and traffic markings in public streets; also be responsible for the installation of street and traffic signs. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation be approved. tee Personnel Board recommended revision of Section 88 of the les and Regulations regarding Department Heads authorizing mited periods of leave -of -absence without pay, upon written quest of the employee, for a period not to exceed 5 working days; the request shall contain reason for leave and shall be subject to confirmation by the City Administrator; approval of leave to be in writing and copies filed with employee, his department, and the Accounting Department. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Personnel Board also recommended revision of Section 36 of the Rules and Regulations,' changing the regular meeting date of the Board to the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Also included in this Section is that a special meeting of the Board may be called at any time by the Chairman or by any three members upon giving reasonable notice to other members. The City Attorney suggested that 24 hours notice should be given to members when a Special Meeting is called and that this be added to Section 36, Paragraph 1. ved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio d unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized prepare the necessary document for the revision, as amended. The Personnel Board recommended the 'establishment of three Electronic Data Processing classifications, as follows: EDP Programmer -Analyst, Range 29 EDP Machine Operator -Programmer P1 EDP Equipment Operator 13 The City Clerk had requested the two additional classifications beside EDP Programmer -Analyst which are considered necessary to the successful operation of the program which is under his jurisdiction. Pers.Bd.recomm. classification: Paint Crew Foremi Pers.Bd.recomm. revision of Sec. 88 of R&R re: Dept.Heads auth. limited periods of leave -of - absence without pay Fers.Bd.recomm. revision of Sec -36 of R&R charging regular mtg.date of Boar to 2nd Tues. of month 3 EDP classifications estab. 1 1 Ll AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 The City Clerk submitted a memo regarding EDP In -Service Training Program. The Mayor expressed that there seemed to be some misunder- standings regarding the handling of the data processing positions and asked for clarifications. The City Clerk explained the reasons behind his request for appointing Acting Positions and the establishment of an eligibility list. The City Administrator recounted the movement from the beginning to the present in regard to personnel selection for data processing. He felt that the City Clerk's requests were important to the good function of the EDP Department, especially the in-service training program. Mrs. Joan Parks, Personnel Clerk, drew the Council's atten- tion to the section of the Government Code which requires training programs in situations where machines will replace personnel. The City Attorney advised the Council that this was the first he had heard of this problem and asked the Personnel Clerk if there were violations of the Civil Service Code. She replied that she did not feel so; however, some employees did. Moved by Councilman Cooney to refer this to the City Admini- strator, City Attorney and City Clerk for review to find out if there is an infraction of the Rules and Regulations in the Civil Service Ordinance, and report to Council at the August 19, 1968 meeting. The City Clerk reminded the Council that the matter before them was of establishing the 3 EDP classifications recommended by the Personnel Board, and the mode of filling these positions was a separate item next on the agenda. Councilman Cooney then withdrew his motion until the next item would be -taken. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the 3 EDP positions be established as recommended by the Personnel Board, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary documents. Page 6 A communication was received from Jacquelyn A. Ross and Avis Commun.from M. Whitlock, both Senior Utilities Clerks in the Light and 2 L&W empl. Water Department, who had received the backing of the Board re: method of of Directors of the Azusa City Employees Association, requesting .filling new Council decision regarding method of filling new classification classif.of of Programmer -Analyst. Programmer - Analyst Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney, City Admini- strator and City Clerk for the proper method of filling these positions within the Civil Service Rules and Regula- tions, keeping in mind City employees were to be trained to fill these positions, with report to Council at 8/19/68 meeting. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 740 (Case C-82 - R. G. Hohman Enterprises, Inc.), denied a Conditional Use Permit for building an automobile service station on property located at 137 East 1st Street. The City Clerk's office has received an appeal from the . denial of this Conditional Use Permit, and a Public Hearing before Council will be held on 8/19/68 at 7:30 p.m. Notice was also given that. the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 741 (Case Z-149 - Larkarrow Development Corp.), recommended change of zone classification from C-2 to P, on property located at 859 Lark Ellen Avenue. Public Hearing before Council will be -set by the City Clerk P.C.Res. #724 - denying CUP (hrg. on appeal 8/19/66) P. C. Res. #741 - zone change from C-2 to P (Larkarrow Develop.Co.) 1 i] 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 742, initiated hearings on an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code regarding establishment of a "CC" (Civic Center) District and amending Section 9207 regarding Zones and Boundaries. No action taken by Council. The Planning Commission recommended approval of request by Roy.Miller for relocation of single-family residence from Irwindale to 428 North Alameda Avenue. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve request, subject to Building Department requirements. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending Section 3200.68 of the Municipal Code to establish speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Encanto Parkway between Huntington Drive and Fish Canyon Road. Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON ENCANTO PARKWAY. 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 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 940. The City Attorney presented the proposed Library Services Agreement between the City and the State Department of Education, which he has approved as to.form. The City Librarian, Miss T. Johnson, explained the purpose of the Agreement, under which the State will prepare books for circulation at $1.40 per volume, and the books will arrive ready to go into circulation except for papaaiSors-.r of cards. Miss Johnson also explained that the contract will amount to $5800, which amount has been budgeted, and the agreement will remain -in effect until cancelled. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, amending the Municipal Code to adopt the County Uniform Building Laws, 1968 Edition, which is adopted by reference, with certain changes therein, at a public hearing before Council. Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNCIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE "COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS, 1968 EDITION" CONSISTING OF THE "COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING CODE", THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2225 AS AMENDED THROUGH AND INCLUDING MARCH 12, 1968; AND THE "PLUMBING CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", THE SAME BEING.ORDINANCE NO. 2269 Page 7 Res.#742- init.hrgs. on amend. estab.CC District Req.reloca. single-family residence to 428 N.Alameda (R.Miller) Ord.#940 to estab.speed limit of 35 mi:/hr.on Encanto Pkwy. bet.Huntgton. Dr.&Fish Can. Rd. Mayor author. to sign Lib. Serv.Agmt.bet. City & State Dept.of Education 1st rdg.Ord. amending M.C. to adopt Co. of L.A.Uniform Bld .Laws, 1966 Ed.,with changes therein (hrg. set for 9/3/68 at 8:00 p.m.) i AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 59 1968 Page 8 AS AMENDED THROUGH AND INCLUDING, MARCH 12, 1968; AND THE "MECHANICAL CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES% THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE NO. 95442 AS AMENDED THROUGH AND INCLUD- ING, MARCH 12, 19682 AND THE "ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE NO..2252 AS AMENDED THROUGH AND INCLUDING., MARCH 12,. 19680 WHICH IN TURN ADOPTS AS SECONDARY CODES THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ORDERS, 1963 EDITION, ISSUED BY THE DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, AS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STANDARDS INSTITUTE; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN. 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 and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for September 3, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. The City Attorney submitted the proposed revised Cafe Proposed Entertainment Permit Ordinance, with his memo showing Revised the few changes made, as requested by Council at its Cafe Enter. July 15, 1968 meeting. Permit Ord. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare the Ordinance for presentation to Council. The City Attorney recommended Council discussion at an Discussion executive session at end of scheduled business, regarding on Cerritos the petition for rehearing which was granted by the P.U.C. Ave.crossing for the Cerritos Avenue crossing, re:hearing Councilman Decker suggested this be held in abeyance until the County's report is available and, by consensus, Council agreed with the suggestion. The City Administrator presented the point recommendation Auth.purch. by him and the Director of Public Works regarding quota- of 5 new tions received for purchase of 5 new half -ton pick-up 1969 half -ton trucks for the Public Works Department. The memo submitted pick-up stated that, although specs and invitations to submit price trucks for quotations were mailed to 9 dealers, only the following P.W.Dept. two dealers submitted quotations: from quota- tion of Ken Dealer Total Net Bid Estimated Roggy Ford, Including Sales Tax Delivery Date at quoted Ken Roggy Ford $10,522.77 45 days, approx. price Clippinger Chevrolet 11,042.82 7 days The dealer, Ken Roggy Ford, bid on 1968 trucks, but could not guarantee same prices for 1969 models which would be ordered if their quotation was accepted. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call that a Purchase Order be issued to Ken Roggy Ford in the net amount of $10,532.77 after trade-in allowance of $625, and that this be a firm price with no exceptions for 1969 trucks.' The City Administrator presented a request from the Fire Req.granted Chief for permission to attend the 95th Annual Conference to Fire Chief of International Association of Fire Chiefs, in Louisville, to attend Kentucky, on September 29 to October 3, inclusive, with Conf.Internatl. authorization for mileage and accountable expenses while Assn. of Fire at Conference; Chiefs, at Louisville, Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Ky., 9/29 and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted, thru 10/3, with accountable expenses not to exceed $500. with account. expenses 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALL70RNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 9 The.City Administrator requested Council approval of Service Agreement on present Teletronic Alarm System in the Recreation Building, with Receiver in the Police Building, at the rate of $8.00 per month, and authorization for Mayor to sign the agreement. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the rvice Agreement. e City Administrator submitted a joint recommendation of the Police Chief and Director of Public Works that Fenimore Avenue be established as a "through" street between Haltern and First Streets. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept recommendation and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The City Administrator presented a joint recommendation of the Police Chief and Director of Public Works that no left turns or U-turns be permitted by southbound traffic on Azusa Avenue at Paramount Street, and that Roland Street intersection be posted "Left Turn and U -Turn O.K." for said traffic. The memo presented stated that there is.a traffic hazard at the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Paramount Street due to these turns, and hand counts taken showed an average of 4 turns per hour which extrapolated would be 72 turns in a 24-hour period; also, establishment of a left -turn pocket would prove to be extremely expen- sive due to the beautification island recently constructed in that location. rry Snyder, 1404 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas, appeared fore Council as owner of the property affected (Toot IN tum Market at 308 S. Azusa Ave., and In IN Out Burgers at 324 S. Azusa Ave.). He stated he objected to the recommendation on the grounds that most of the. accidents are caused by children using the cross -walks and not by U-turns or left -turns. His only suggestion is that a left -turn lane be put in, which he believed the State may consider, after apprising the situation. Bob Lang, 431 S. Cedar Drive, Covina, appeared before Council and also objected to the recommendation, stating that he believed more than 72 cars make turns in a 24-hour period; also, due to the Freeway, cars will not travel another block to make the turn. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to table this item to meeting of September 3, 1968. The City Administrator presented a request by the Director of Public Works for approval of proposed Street Maintenance Program as outlined in his memo to Council; also for approval of specifications for Seal Coating and for Heater Re -Mix is ojects, with authorization for bid call on both projects; rther, for waiving requirement for bidding on Fog Seal ogram, authorizing issuance of a Purchase Order to the Angeles County Road Department to conduct.such a program. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the proposed Street Maintenance Program, and approve specifications for Seal Coating and for Heater Re -Mix projects, authorizing bid call on both projects. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code regarding Fog Seal Program, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same. Mayor to sign Serv.Agmt.on Teletronic Alarm System bet.Rec. & Police Bldgs. $8 per/mo. Recom.of Police Chief & DSr.P.W. to establish Fenimore Ave.as "thru" street bet.Haltern & First Sts. Recom.of Police Chief & Dir.P.W. that no left turns or U-turns be permitted by southbound traf- fic on Azusa Ave. & Paramount St., but be permitted at Roland St. intersection. (tabled to 9/3/68) Appvl.of Street Maint.Program; appvl.of specs for Seal Coat- ing & for Heater Re -mix projects, & auth.bid call on both proj.; & for waiving bid require. for bidding on Fog Seal Program,auth. issuance of P.O.to County Rd.Dept. to conduct such program. 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MOhLAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 10 Moved by Councilman Rub1.o, se,corded by Courcilman Calvert purch.of city and unanimously carried by roll call tc authorize the City Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Administrator to issue a Purchase Order to the Los Angeles and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under County Road Department for the bog Seal Coating Program. requirements The City Administrator presented a request by the Director .9eq.apprvl.of of Public. Works for approval of specifications for the pur- specs for purer, chase of a Street Sweeper, with authorization to waive Street Sweeper, formal bidding procedures. with author.to waive bidding Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio procedures and unanimously carried to approve specifications. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanir.^ously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by.dispensing with the same. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize prepara- tion of a Purchase Order for the purchase of a Street Sweeper. The City Administrator presented a request by the Director Req.appvl. of Public Works for approval of spenifications to purchase specs for a city park type Gang Mower, with the recommendation that purch.of city the Council waive the bidding requirements. park type Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Gang Mower, recomm. to and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under waive bidding the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and requirements to follow such procedures and that public ,uneconomical welfare would be promoted by dispensing with'the same. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept recommendation to approve specifications and obtain at least two quotations. A Grant of Easement for roadway purposes was presented Res.#5442 - for property on the south.side of Sierra Madre Avenue Grt.of Ease. from the east line of Laura Jones Park to the future (roadway purp. extension of Cerritos Avenue (Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co.,). Azusa Foot -Hill CouncilmanCalvert offered the Resolution entitled: ' Citrus Co.) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASENENT AND DIRECTING TILE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, eeconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: YES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem OES: Councilmen: None BSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 5442. A Grant of Easement for roadway purposes was presented, Rea. #5443 - for property on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue, Gr.of Easement east of Sierra Royale Convalescent Home (Investors Savings & Loan). Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TF2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING. TaREOF. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 11 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 5443. A Grant Deed from B. and M. Hartunian, for roadway purposes, Res.#5444 - was presented to Council, for property on the north side of Gr.Deed for Gladstone Street adjacent to Western Disposal Co. roadway Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: purposes (B. & M. Hartunian) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT DEED AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING 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. 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 5444. A Resolution was presented accepting a joint Grant of Res.#5445 - Easement to the General Telephone Co. of California and Jt.Grt.of Ease. the City of Azusa authorized under Joint Pole Agreement to Gen.Tel. & for utility purposes, and granted by Firestone Tire and Cit (Firestone Rubber Company. Rubber &Tire Company) - Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: utility pure. 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,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 5445• A Resolution was presented accepting a joint Grant of Res.#f5446 - it. Easement to the General Telephone Co. of California and Grnt.of Ease.to the City of Azusa, authorized under Joint Pole Agreement, Gen.Tel.& City for utility purposes, and granted by Mary C. Brown. .(Mary C. Brown) - Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: utility purp. 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 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 AARRUM. 0m1nnllman• Nnna anti mimharaA RaAnliitlnn F446. 1 L 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 12 A Resolution was presented accepting a joint Grant of Res.#5447 - Easement to the General Telephone Co. of California and Jt.Gr.of Ease. the City of Azusa authorised under Joint Pole Agreement, to Gen.Tel. & for utility purposes, and granted by Louis and Leona Isauro. City (L. & L. Isauro) - util• Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: sty purposes 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 Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried 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:.Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5447. A Resolution was presented accepting a joint Grant of Res.#5448 - Easement to the General Telephone Co. of California and Jt.Gr.of Ease. the City of Azusa authorized under Joint Pole Agreement, to Gen.Tel. & for utility purposes, and granted by David E. and Dawn C. City (Dressen)- Dressen. utility purpose Councilman Rubio offered the 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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading 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 5448. A Resolution was presented accepting a Joint Grant of Res.#5449 - Easement to the General Telephone Co. of California and Jt.Gr.of Ease.' the City of Azusa authorized under Joint Pole Agreement, to Gen.Tel. & for utility purposes, and granted by William E. and Wilma K. City (Lemere) - Lemere. utility purp. Councilman Calvert offered the 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 Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried 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: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5449. A Resolution was presented accepting a Joint Grant of Res.#5450 - Easement to the General Telephone'Co. of California and Jt.Gr.of Ease. the City of Azusa authorized under Joint Pole Agreement, to Gen.Tel. & for utility purposes, and granted by William T. and Florence City (Vander L. Vander Ploeg. Ploeg) for 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5,.1968 Page 13 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: utility purp. 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 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 5450. The City Administrator presented a Resolution approving an Res. #5451 Agreement for electrical distribution facilities for Gilmore appvg.Agmt.for Realty, Inc., 635 East Arrow Highway. elec.dist.fac. (Gilmore Rlty., Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: 635 E.Arrow A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Highway} APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY'OF AZUSA AND GILMORE REALTY, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried 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: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert,,Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5451. The City Administrator submitted a recommendation by the Req.granted Acting Superintendent of Light and Water to approve the to Mrs. J. request of Mrs. Junice Robberstad, Utilities Commercial Robberstad, Clerk, for one day's leave -of -absence without pay, on Util.Coml. August 12, 1968. Clk., for Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert 1 day leave - of -absence and unanimously carried that.request be granted, without pay The City Administrator submitted the request of the Acting on8/12/t8 Superintendent of Light and Water for confirmation of R.Perkins as appointment from the integrated eligibility list of Richard Lineman,prob. Perkins as Lineman, probationary, at Step 4, effective @Step 4 August 6, 1968. effect.6/6/68 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The City Administrator recommended that Acting Superinten- Auth.Actg.Supt. dent of Light and Water be authorized to take 11 days L&W taking 11 vacation, from August 16 through 30, 1968. days vacation Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker (8/16 thru 8/301 and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. • The City Administrator recommended that Council waive Bidding re- bidding requirements in conjunction with the new Western quirements Disposal Contract. Although the contract has been approved, waived in the City Attorney has advised that Council take formal conjunction action to waive the bidding procedures. with new Western Disp. Contract 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 14 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code in conjunction with the new Western Disposal Contract, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same. The City Administrator recommended that Council request Mayor Solem Board of Directors of the Azusa Agricultural Water Co. recommended as 'the to nominate a member of City Council to fill the vacancy nominee for caused by the resignation of Charles B. McLees, as it has mbr.Bd.Dir.of been the custom that Council suggest a nomination in cases Az.Agric.Water of this kind. P.O.authorized Co. to fill the Municipal Code for the purchase of three 60 -cycle vacancy caused Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio by C.McLee's and unanimously carried that Council recommend Mayor Solem resignation as a nominee for member of the Board of Directors of Azusa Agricultural Water Co. and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the The City Administrator recommended waiving of bidding Bidding proced. requirements for purchase of three 60 -cycle 100-KVA waived for pure single-phase transformers, for use at Amforge, Inc. of three 60 - Mr. Foxworthy informed Council that six transformers cycle 100-KVA are needed, but there are only three in stock, and single-phase requested authorization for issuance of a Purchase Order. transformers, and unanimously carried to appoint Acting Superintendent of & issuance of Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney P.O.authorized and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code for the purchase of three 60 -cycle 100-KVA single-phase transformers, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with':the 'same. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order. A joint recommendation by the City Administrator and City Recom.continua- Attorney was made to Council that the rent currently being tion of $1,275 paid by ITT-Gilfillan, Inc., for City -owned property, con- mo.rent to be pi tinue in the same amount of $1,275 per month. The rate by ITT-Gilfillai was confirmed by the most recent appraisal for rental value for City -owned on a 5 -year lease. property, on Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 5-yr.lease and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the City Administrator and City Attorney, with notification to be sent to ITT-Gilfillan, Inc., and also authorize execution of documents necessary for renewal of the lease. The City Administrator recommended that a person be designated Act.Supt.L&W to attend a Special Meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Gerharz apptd. Protective Association, at 1505 East Whittier Blvd., Whittier, City represent - on Tuesday, August 6th, at 2:00 p.m. ative 0 Spec. Mtg. SGV Prot. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Assn.on 8/6 and unanimously carried to appoint Acting Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz as representative of the City to attend the Special Meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Protective Association, with the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document of appointment. The City Administrator recommended that the insurance pre- Appvd.recomm. mium, payable to Clyde Blanchard & Associates, be increased to incr.insur. by $215 per year to include automobile portion of the prem.$215/yr. recently extended coverage limits of the policy, to cover auto. portion of Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert policy and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendation be approved. 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 15 It was recommended by the City Administrator that Council Discussion of meet in executive session to discus&lthe most recent recent apprai- appraisal of the remaining parcel of property required for sal of remain. the Police Facility Building site, parcl.for Pol. Fac. site, to By consensus, Council agreed to discuss this item at an be held at Executive Session at the end of scheduled business. Exec.Session at end of mtg. The City Administrator requested that Council meet in Disc.of water ' executive session to discuss matter of water pumpage pumpage by by the City of Glendora. City/Glendora to be held The City Attorney concurred with this request, for the @Exec.Session reason there is a possibility of suit on this matter. @end of mtg. By consensus, Council agreed to discuss this item at an Executive Session at the end of scheduled business. Notice was received from Los Angeles County Regional Co.Reg.Planng. Planning Commission of a public hearing on 8/8/68 at 10:00 Comm.hrg. 8/8 a.m. regarding application for zone change to allow con- @10 a.m, on struction of a Home for the Aged at the northwest corner applic.zone of Foothill Blvd. and Citrus Avenue. change for constr. of Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Home for Aged and unanimously carried to file Notice. @N.W.cor. Foothill Blvd. & Citrus Ave. The City Administrator submitted his request for permission C.Adm.Author. to attend the 54th Anlnual I.C.M.A. Conference, to be held to attend in Detroit, Michigan, October 20 through 24, with authoriza- ICMA Conf. tion for reimbursement of mileage and accountable expenses in Detroit, while at the Conference. 10/20 thru 24, land with account - Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio able ex not to unanimously carried by roll call to authorize request, exceed 500 with accountable expenses not to exceed $500. The City Administrator requested authorization to attend Author.attendneE a two-day Institute on Municipal Labor Relations conducted by C.Atty.,C. by the League of California Cities, September 5 and 6, in Admin. & Counci] San Francisco. men @Inst.on Mun.Labor Rela., The City Attorney suggested that this Institute be attended, 9/5 and 9/6 in in view of the pending legislation and the rapidly San Francisco developing field. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance py the,City,Attorney, City...Administrator.$ r:and.any.:;Avallable Councilmen, with reimbursement of accountable expenses. The City Administrator requested approval and authorization Appvl.of Prev. for the Mayor to sign the Preventive Maintenance Agreement Maint.At.for for Model 360 Offset Printer (A. B. Dick), providing Model 360 Offset bi-monthly service in the amount of $214.50 annually, from Printer (A.B. 7/1/68 through 6/30/69. Dick),and auth. for Mayor to Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert sign and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the same. The City Administrator informed Council of an appropriation Auth.appvl.specs in the Police Dept. budget for a video-tape recorder and & obtaining playback unit with UHF and VHF portable monitor. He stated quotations on there are two companies who can supply this material, video-tape namely, General Electric and Sony. Also, the specs are recorder, etc. very involved and contain six pages. Mr. Foxworthy re- for P.D. quested permission to obtain quotations rather than go to formal bidding. 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 The Police Chief explained to Council the many uses for this device by his department. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to approve the specifications. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be authorized to obtain informal bids from General Electric and Sony, or any other suppliers who meet the specifications. The City Administrator requested permission to accept invitation he received to visit the Southern California Edison Company's Big Creek installation in the High Sierras, on August 21, 22 and 23. Mr. Taylor, of Southern California Edison Company, suggested this be brought to Council's attention as reservations are limited. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to grant permission. The City Administrator gave a verbal report on the request of the Azusa Ministerial Association regarding the painting of Church Directory signs. The present status is that Azusa Western is willing to operate on same basis as the last time by doing the painting of the signs, but some of the cost would have to be borne by the Azusa Ministerial Association. He also stated that Rev. Farrell has no objection but will consult with the Association. The City Administrator gave a verbal report on the status of the complaint from F. J. Haag, 630 West 6th Street, kegarding materials stored on vacant lot across the street nd that there are no sidewalks on a portion of 6th Street. he City Administrator said there. is not an established idewalk on 6th Street from Azusa Avenue west. Council policy is that sidewalk construction is at the request of the property owner who will bear the cost. The City Administrator further stated that he and the Director of Public Works looked at the lot several times and that he has tried twice to contact the property owner without success. By consensus, Council agreed that a letter be sent to the property owner, asking him to clean up the property. Councilman Rubio asked the status of construction of Sierra Madre Avenue to Todd Avenue. The Director of Public Works mentioned the Agreement made sometime ago which called for completion when property to the west is developed, and he suggested that Council may wish to take action re- questing the individuals under the Agreement'to develop the property. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to direct the City Administrator to write a letter to Glenn E. Watson, Johnny E. Johnson and 0. E. Rodeffer, requesting completion of cierra Madre Avenue from Vernon to Todd Avenues, and also ompletion of 10th Street from Vernon to Todd Avenues, with he work to commence as soon as possible. Councilman.Calvert suggested that plans for the Police Facility Building should be on file in the offices of the Engineering Department, Police Department and City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the plans for the Police Facility Building be submitted to the City Administrator, Engineering Department, and Police Chief, as soon as possible, to be retained in said Departments. Page 16 C.Admin.auth.to attend S.C.E.'s Big Creek instar lation in High Sierras, Aug.21. 22 & 23 Report re:paint• Ing of Church Directory signs Report re: status of complaint of F.J.Haag as, to materials stored on vacant lot Re: status of ti constr.of Sierra Madre Ave.£r. Vernon to Todd, & 10th St.fr. Vernon to Todd. (Ltr.to be sent to Watson, Johnson & Rodeffer) Pol.Fac.Bldg. plans to be sub.to C.Adm., Engr.Dept. & Police Chief 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 17 Mayor reminded Council that the plans should.show that Louis.G.Memmes- the Police Facility Building is to be named "Louis G. heimer Memorial Memmesheimer Memorial". Councilman Decker said he would like to have a study made Study to be on "Yield" signs, as some of them are not effective and made on "Yield" might possibly be replaced with "Stop" signs. signs,.with possible replac 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio ment by "Stop" and unanimously carried that the Police Chief, Director signs where of Public Works and City Administrator study this matter, needed especially at 6th Street and Alameda Avenue and at Pasadena Avenue and 11th Street. The Mayor stated he had received a letter containing Ltr.re:improvg. suggestions for improving the downtown area and conditions downtown area, for the youth of the City, and requested that the letter etc.,referred ti be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. Pk.& Rec.Comm. The Mayor requested that a copy of the invitation he Copy to Dir. received from the City of Montebello to attend the dedica- P.W.of Ltr.re: tion of their Corporate Yard on 8/17/68, at 3:30 P•m•, Montebello's be given to the Director of Public Works. Corporate Yard Ded. The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#5452 of warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full. (Bills & Reqs.), Councilmah Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE lUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. oved by Councilman Cooney, 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 5452. Councilman Cooney gave a verbal report of the meeting of Report on the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California 8/1/68 LCC Cities, stating District Attorney Younger had said he mtg. thought that the next President should be one to make an effective cure for crime in the streets. Councilman Cooney also reported on a number of Resolutions acted upon at the League Meeting. Councilman Rubio asked for a report on the conference Report on between, members of the Board of the San Gabriel Valley Conf.bet. Municipal Water District, City representatives, and SGVMWD, City Metropolitan Water District, held July 26, 1968, to re- rep.,& MWD view the facts concerning the possibility of annexation to MWD. on 7/26/68 councilman Calvert reported MWD will send out a resume of he questions and answers considered at the conference. e also stated the District is having another survey made with another brochure. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Recess to and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Execu- Exec.Session tive session. Council recessed at 10:43 p.m. t.. 1 1 1 L 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 Page 18 Council re -convened and Mayor called the meeting to order Call.to at 11:17 p.m., when the following actions were taken: Order Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Admin.author. and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom to make offer mendation of the City Administrator to authorize him to re: parcel extend an offer to the owner of the remaining parcel of required for property required for the Police Facility Building,. in an Pol.Fac.Bldg. amount not to exceed 5% above the recent appraisal. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Auth.Paymt. and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment $500 to W.H. of invoice in the amount of $500 to William H. Holabard Holabard for for appraisal of the remaining parcel required for the appraisal Police Facility Building. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded By Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized Atty.to Pre- to prepare a communication to the Mayor and Council members pare commun. of the City of Glendora, as soon as possible, requesting to City of Glendora to cease from pumping in excess of allotment pro- Glendora re: vided in the indenture and also to comply with the Precise water Plan requirements of the City Of Azusa; otherwise, City pumpage will proceed with legal action. Councilman Rubio asked to be excused from the August 19, Counc.Rubio 1968 Council meeting as he will be out of town on vacation. excused from 8/19/68 mtg. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Rubio from attendance at the August 19, 1968 Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjournment and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 11:21 p.m. Next Resolution #5453 Next Ordinance #941 city clerk 1 1