HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 19, 1968 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 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
to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. W. C. Schnute of Concordia Invocation
Lutheran Church.
'Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Solem, Roll Call
Absent: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Planning Director Smith, Police Chief Elkins,
City Clerk Klarr
The City Clerk informed Council of one correction on page 7 Appvl.Min.
of the Minutes of 8/5/68: last word on 4th line of second 8/5/68 (as
paragraph re: Library Service Agreement should read "filing" corrected)
instead of "preparation". The Minutes of 8/5/68 meeting
stand approved as corrected.
Mayor Solem presented an award to Raymond Davey, Special
Services Officer, for 15 years service with the City.
Councilman Decker presented an award to Willie Cain, Pump
Operator -Repairman in the Water Department, for 10 years
service with the City.
Serv.Awards
to Raymond
Davey &
Willie Cain
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office Bids sub.
of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 15, re:reconstr.
1968, for the reconstruction of several alleys (Project 471). of alleys
'Present at the bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy, (Proj.471)-
Director of Public Works Sandwick, and City Clerk Klarr. The
City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice (awarded to
Inviting Bids. Larry Jacoby)
Five bids were submitted, the totals of which are extended
as follows:
Contractor Extension of Total Amount Bid
Larry Jacoby $ 29,737.36
Weacco, Inc. 31,728.77
W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. 32,497. 3
Sully -Miller Contracting Co. 33,262.45
Laird Paving Co. 35,943.66
The Director of Public Works submitted a memo stating the
results of investigation made, due to prior inquiry by
Council, indicate that all water lines in the alleys to be
reconstructed are cast-iron and in very good repair, with
no construction or repair work anticipated for many years.
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that the
contract be awarded to Larry Jacoby, General Engineering and
Building Contractor, for the low bid of $29,737.36•
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to: accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works to award the bid to Larry Jacoby,
low bidder ($29,737.36), and to return bid securities to the
unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on
on an appeal from denial of. zone change from R -lc and R -3c Appeal from
to C-2, on property at 205 East First Street, recommended by Den.of zone
Planning Commission Resolution #737 (Case 2-147-R.G. Hohman, chnge.from
et al.), the Mayor declared the hearing open. R -lc & R -3c
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 2
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- to C-2
cation of Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated no (Z -147 -
communications were received by his office except the memo Hohman, et al.)
from the Planning Director, in which he recommends that
Council hold this matter over until a decision has been Cont.to
reached by the Planning Commission on the establishment of 9/3/68 mtg.)
a new Freeway Service Zone.
Mr.. R. G. Hohman, 1701 Miracosta Street, San Pedro, appeared
before Council in favor of the zone change and the develop-
ment which will follow to make the property appealing to the
motoring public. He also stated that they own the northeast
corner of the subject property in fee simple, and not as
developers, and the rest of the property is in escrow; that
they.have in mind putting in a Howard Johnson Restaurant and
Motel and are prepared to acquire supplemental land if neces-
sary,as the Oil Company requires that they put in a restaurant.
Harold L. Johnson, Registered Engineer, 841 West Glentana
Street, Covina, appeared before Council on behalf of R. G.
Hohman Enterprises, Inc., and described a drawing of the
City of Modesto, showing its interchanges, which he placed
for Council viewing. He also stated that the subject.property
in Azusa is no longer suitable for R-1 use, due to traffic,.
adjacent use of property for service stations in that area,
etc. He further stated that Hahn,Weiss & Associates recom-
mended the identical use of the property as the zoning re-
quested.
The City Attorney mentioned that if the zone change is
granted, any business that is allowed in that zone could be
put in, regardless of who owns the property; in other words,
the property could be sold and a different use made.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to the
meeting of September 3, 1968, at 7:30 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on
on an appeal from denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Appeal from
building an automobile service station on property located at denial of CUP
137 East First Street, recommended by Planning Commission (Case C-82 -
Resolution #740 (Case C-82 - R. G. Hohman Enterprises, Inc., Hohman Enter-
on behalf of Frances Luevanos, et al.), the Mayor opened the prises, on be -
hearing. half of France;
Luevanos, et a:
The City Clerk Dresented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated no communications
were received by his office except the memo from the Planning
Director, in which he recommends.that the Council deny the
.Conditional Use Permit application because the lot is improper-
ly zoned, or wait until the Freeway Service Zone has been
established before making a decision.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by.Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the
meeting of 9/3/68 at 7:30 p.m.
The report of the Study Committee re: Edison Proposal (tabled Study Com.Rpt.
from 8/19/68 meeting), and the recommendation of the Personnel re:Edison pro -
Board re: proposed restructure of the Light and Water Depart- posal (tabled
meet, by establishment of new classifications (tabled from from 8/19/68)
6/14/68 meeting), were again presented to Council. & Pers.Bd.
recomm.re:pro-
Moved by Councilman.Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney posed re-struc
and unanimously carried that both items remain tabled until ture of L & W
later on the Agenda. Dept.tabled
from /14/68)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968
The City Administrator gave a report of the Committee on the
investigation re: petition to prohibit Pet -World animal store,
in Foothill Shopping Center, from the keeping of dogs on the
premises, which causes disturbance at night.
A complaint was filed with Police Chief Elkins by one of the
'signers of the petition, which necessitated the forwarding of
the complaint to the District Attorney of Los Angeles County.
The report from the District Attorney stated that prosecution
under Sec. 4112 of the Azusa Municipal Code is not indicated,
due to no showing that the dogs involved are "addicted" to
barking, as well as the obvious defense that such a problem
could and should be anticipated when a pet shop is licensed
to do business at that location.
The City Administrator further stated that the Committee then
reviewed the status regarding suspension due to the nuisance
factor; also, their business license expired 6/30/68 and has
not been renewed and, therefore, they are operating without a
valid license.
The City Attorney said that the Municipal Code provides that a
license can be refused, and the staff could be directed to .
proceed with all necessary steps to revoke the business license
if necessary, unless the owner can prove that he might alleviate
the nuisance by eliminating the number of dogs at the store.
The City Administrator further stated the owner is keeping a
bear on the premises, which might be in violation of the Ordi-
nance, and this will be investigated.
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to refer item to the City Attorney, City
Administrator and City Clerk for disposition and alleviating
the nuisance or, if not successful, begin revocation of license
and return matter to Council at 9/3/68 meeting.
The City Clerk gave a report of the Committee regarding the
filling of Electronic Data Processing (EDP) positions. He
read the following opinion of the. City Attorney:
l.. With respect to the request of the City Clerk con-
cerning creation of a classification for electronic
data processing personnel and the method of filling
such positions, it is my opinion that persons now
employed in other departments of the City, or in
the same department, could be appointed to fill such
positions in one of two ways.
2. The first method is by temporary appointment pur-
suant to Sec. 71 of the Personnel Rules and Regu-
lations. This section only reqiiires that minimum
qualifications for the position be met and does
not prevent appointment of a present employee. How-
ever, such appointment can be made only in the absence
' of an appropriate employment list and such list must
be established within 90 days.
3. The other method is pursuant to Sec. 47, paragraph 6,
which allows an employee to act temporarily in a
higher classification, rank or position. This tem-
porary performance of services cannot exceed 90 days,
unless the Council extends it for good cause.
Page 3
(cont.to later
on Agenda)
Report on
investig.re:
petition to
prohibit Pet -
World fr.keep-
ing of dogs
Rpt. of Comm.
re: filling
EDP positions
It was stated by the City Clerk that Councilmembers had be-
fore them a communication, dated August 2, 1968, from Acting
Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz and City Clerk Klarr,
signed by Hugh Gerharz, by Dean F. Klarr and by the two employees
involved.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA., CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 4
On the grounds of the aforesaid letter and the opinion of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk recommended that Mrs. Anne McKinney,
Senior Utilities Commercial Clerk,be appointed Acting Programmer/
Analyst, Range 29, Step 1, effective 8/19/68; that Mrs. Dorothy
Ferard, Utilities Commercial Clerk, be appointed ActinEDP
Equipment Operator, Range 13, Step 4, effective 8/26/69, at which
date she will return from vacation; that both employees be granted
leave -of -absence without pay from their present positions in
the Light and Water Department for the duration of their act-
ing positions; and that the Personnel Board be directed to
establish an eligibility list for the positions of Programmer/
Analyst and EDP Equipment Operator.
Council requested a report on the progress and cost of the
data process program to date.
(Councilman Calvert entered the meeting at 8:25 p.m.)
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded
by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call
that Mrs. Anne McKinney, Senior Utilities Clerk, be appointed
Acting Programmer/Analyst, Range 29, Step 1, effective
August 19, 1968; that Mrs. Dorothy Ferard, Utilities Commer-
cial Clerk, be appointed Acting EDP Equipment Operator,
Range 13, Step 4, effective August 26, 1968; that both
employees be granted leave -of -absence without pay from their
present positions in the Light and Water Department for the
duration of their acting positions; and that an eligibility
list for the positions of Programmer/Analyst and EDP Equip-
ment Operator be established.
Miss Jacquelyn Ross, of the Azusa City Employees Association,
appeared before Council and drew attention to the use of the
word "transfer" in the letter from Mr. Klarr and Mr. Gerharz,
claiming that the Rules and Regulations'do not permit a trans-
fer in this case.
It was determined by the City Clerk and.the City Attorney
that the use of the word "transfer" in the letter was not to
be considered as the same as is defined by the Rules and
Regulations. The only matter involved is the legality of
appointing a City employee to an acting capacity in another
department.
The City Clerk presented a proposed in-service training pro-
gram to provide equal opportunity for employees to take the
EDP examinations and to provide back-up personnel for the EDP
Department..
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that City Clerk be authorized to
proceed with program for training City personnel in data
processing.
Regarding the request by Rev. P. V. Salgado for exempt business
license to operate Neotes Youth Evangelism for The Assembly of
God, Join rehabilitation work with youth, to be located at
120 East 6th Street, the City Clerk reported that the Com-
mittee believes the applicant should be granted an exempt
business license, as the program is a non-profit religious
work as represented by the applicant.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to grant an exempt business license,
as requested.
Req.Rpt.re:
progress &
cost of EDP
Cncl.Calvert
ent..mtg.
(Appts.to
Actg.EDP pos-
itions &
estab.of elig.
lists)
Auth.to
proceed with
EDP in-serv.
training
Rpt.re:req.
for exempt
bus:lic.for
Neotes Youth
Evangelism
(request
granted)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 193 1968
Page 5
Notice was received from.the Public Utilities Commission of a
Not.fr.PUC
prehearing conference on Southern California Edison Company's
of prehear-
rate increase application, to be held 9/12/68, 10:00 a.m., in
ing conf.on
the State Building, Los Angeles.
SC Edison's
rate incr.
The City Administrator expressed the belief that the City's
applic.,9/12,
structure is ,not affected by this request for hearing.
L.A.(C.Admin.
to appear &
The City Attorney said he does.not know of any cities pro-
rpt.to Cncl.)
this increase, but many times cities choose to be
'testing
represented at rate hearings.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
instructed to attend the prehearing conference, and report
to Council.
The City Clerk presented a Resolution fixing the amount of Res -#5453,
money necessary to be raised.by_taxation for the fiscal year fixing amt.
1968-69, in the total amount of $704,031.42. necess.to be
raised by
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: taxation
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING (1968-69)
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1968.
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: Decker,, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5453•
The City Clerk presented a Resolution fixing the rate of taxes Res.#5454,
at $1.45 for each $100 of assessed value of property, and fixing rate
levying taxes for the fiscal year 1968-69. of taxes
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: (1968-69)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING
THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE-
GINNING JULY 11 1968.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5454.
The City Clerk presented a proposal from the Azusa Herald Proposal re:
advising that rates for legal advertising by the City will legal adv.rates
be $2.20 per column inch, beginning 10/1/68.. The rates are beg. 10/1/68
the same as last year, except there is no reduction in rate in Az.Herald
for second publication of the same legal.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the proposal as outlined
in the letter from the Azusa Herald.
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AZUSA'AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY; AUGUST 193, 1968
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
Person -to -Person Transfer of applications for:
1. Off -Sale Beer & WineCond11 License (Supplemental
to Application dated /27/683, from D. L. Carmichael
and L. H. Hunter, to N. I. and R. C. Johnson, for
premises 777 West 1st Street (old building being
razed and new erected), known as "Certified Market".
2. On -Sale Beer (Food) License from H. E. and M. M
Hartzog to E. A. and W. J. Morgan, for premises
832 North Azusa Avenue (Red Carpet).
3. Off -Sale Beer & Wine License from E. M. and T. E.
Kostka to National Convenience Stores, Inc., for
premises 166 Sierra Madre Avenue (Stop -N -Go Markets).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the three notices.be filed.
The City Clerk presented a petition containing four signa-
tures, which he received just prior to the meeting, requesting
that the Jack-in-the-Box on Citrus Avenue be closed because of
noise, racing of cars and dope peddling.
Carl Wheeler, 913 Haltern Street, appeared before Council,
requesting that Council take action on this nuisance, not
only from the "delinquents" but from the personnel of the
establishment. He stated the business did not comply with
the conditions imposed by the City, such as a 6' fence, which
is 4' on one side and a little more than 5' on the other side.
He further stated that the Police Department have been called
several times, and suggested that a Special Officer be on duty
there, to be paid by Jack-in-the-Box.
Police Chief Elkins told Council they have had many problems
at that location, and have made many.calls there and also on
patrol. He said the Police do not have much control over
private property.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried that the Police Chief, City Attorney, and
City Administrator investigate this problem and, if it cannot
be resolved with the Company, to arrange for revocation of
license hearing.
Page 5a
ABC Notices.
(Supplemental -
Certified
Market) 777
W. 1st Street
(Red Carpet)
832 N.Azusa Av
(Stop -N -Go
Markets) 166
Sierra Madre
Ave.
Petition req.
Jack-in-the-
Box on Citrus
Ave. be closed
because of
nuisance
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 6
The City Clerk requested number of advance registrations for Re adv.regis.
League of California Cities Conference, to be held October 13- Q $20 ea.for
16, 1968, in Los Angeles, and authorization to prepare warrants LCC Conf. in
for advance registrations requested, at $20 for each City L.A., 10/13-.163
Official, and for advance expenses as budgeted. & auth.for
warrants for
All five Councilmen and the City Clerk, and their wives, plan adv.regis. &
to attend, and City Clerk will check with City Treasurer and adv.expenses
Planning Commission members as to their attendance.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance of
City Officials as budgeted, and also authorize issuance of
warrants for advance registration's and advance expenses as
budgeted.
A communication was received from the San Gabriel Valley Req.by SGV
Philharmonia Chorale, requesting financial support of their Philharmonia
endeavor in the suggested amount of $100 or more. Chorale for
100 donation
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded (denied)
by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to advise this
organization that Council regretfully denied their request
for $100 donation, stating the City makes a contribution to the
San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association, conditioned upon
concerts being conducted within the area of the City, with
a signed agreement so specifying, and payment being withheld
until after the first concert; also advise them that request
should be presented before City's budget sessions which are
held earlier in the calendar year.
Notice was received of a Housing Element Symposium to be held Notice of
in Los Angeles, on 9/18/68, at :30 a.m., with registration Housing Ele-
fee of $7.50 each, which includes printed material and luncheon.ment Symp.,
L.A., 9/18
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that all available
Department Heads and Council members be authorized to attend
the Symposium.
The City Clerk requested authorization to have the Public Auth.Actua-
Employees Retirement System prepare an actmial valuation rial Valua-
for possible increase in retirement benefits for employees tion for poss.
already retired. He informed Council that, because of the incr.in bene -
passage of A.B. 13, there is the possibility of an'increase fits for retire
of from 2% to 12% in amount of benefits, according to date City employees
of retirement. The valuation will cost a flat fee of $25.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request
for an actuarial valuation.
Notice was received from the League of California Cities, LCC Spec.Mtg.
Los Angeles County Division, of a special meeting on the on Watson
Watson Tax Initiative, on 8/23/68, in Los Angeles, with Initiative,
reservations for no -host luncheon to be submitted by 8/20/68. 8/233 10 a.m.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to attend as alternate Director, to represent the
City on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County
Division of the League of California Cities.
At this time, Council considered the report of the Study Rpt.of Com.
Committee regarding the Edi.son Proosal, which was tabled re:Edison
from the meeting of August 19, 1969. Proposal
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the item be raised from the table.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 7
There followed considerable discussion in which each Council-
man present stated his views on the subject. Councilman
Calvert stated that he wished to go on record as a City Council-
man of Azusa saying that he would absolutely refuse, and if
it came to a vote of the people he would vote against, the
City of Azusa selling the facilities of light and power to
the Edison Company. He did not think there was any question
of that. But he did think that a contract could be made
without this happening and was still open to more information.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that a letter be sent to the Committee members, thanking them
for their report and for the time and effort expended in the
study of the proposal, file the Proposal, and drop the whole
proceedings as far as Edison Co.'s Proposal is concerned;
also direct a letter to. Southern California Edison Company,
informing them of Council action and expressing appreciation
of the Council.
Motion passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio
Glenn Taylor of Southern California Edison Company appeared
before Council, expressing appreciation to all Council members
and Committee members for the time spent in.studying this
proposal.
At this time, Council considered the recommendation of the Pers.Bd.recom.
Personnel Board regarding the proposed restructure of the on prop.restruc
Light and Water Department by the establishment of new class- L&W Dept. by
ifications, which was tabled from the meeting of June 14, 1968. estab. of new
classifications
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney (remain tabled
and unanimously carried that the item remain tabled to the to 9/3/68)
meeting of September 3, 1968.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- Rec. Step
mending the approval of step raises and/or permanent status Raises
for the following employees:
Name Effective
Charles Leftwich
Police Officer
Step 5
9/16/68
Donald Rush
Police Sergeant
(Perm.Status,no
incr., now .on
Step 3)
9/9/68
Gloria Mercier
Sr.Pol.Clerk
Step 3
9/22/68
Robert McEachern
Fire Captain
Step 5
9/1/68
Wesley Valentine, Jr.
Fireman
Step 2 (Perm.
Status)
9/9/68
Antoinette Skinner
Secy -Dispatcher
Step 5
9/6/68
Frank Halstead
Maintenance Man
Step 2 (Perm.
Status) 9/5/68
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recom- Recom.revis.
mending revisions for Police Officer requirements, due to the to Police
difficulty in recruiting applicants for the position.. Officer
requirements -
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that recommended revisions be
approved.
A request was received from the Personnel Board, recommending Req.attend.
that the Personnel Clerk attend the International Conference of Q Internatl.
Publlc.Personnel Association, in New Orleans, October 20-24, Conf.of Pub.
with reimbursement of accountable expenses not to exceed $275. Personnel
Assn.,
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968
Mrs. Joan Parks, Personnel Clerk, addressed Council stating
this is the Board's only request for an out-of-state confer-
ence. She also stated that it was the desire of the Board
that if none of the members could attend, that the Personnel
Clerk be authorized to do so. Personnel Board member, Robert
B. Gray, may be able to attend as a delegate, otherwise Mrs.
Parks would be the alternate. However, if Mr. Gray should
attend, the request is for $350 accountable expenses, where-
as Mrs. Parks is requesting $275, as she will assume some of
the expenses.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request due
to the fact it is the recommendation of the.Personnel Board
and funds have been budgeted, with Mr. Gray as delegate with
reimbursement of $350 accountable expenses, or Mrs. Parks as
alternate, with reimbursement of $275 accountable expenses.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize advance
of $35 registration fee for conference in New Orleans, as
requested.
The Treasurer's Financial Statement, showing a balance of
$1,516,426.87 as of July 313 1968, was submitted.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file Statement.
Notice was given that the Plannin Commission,by Resolution
# 743 (Case V-213 - Milton Arnold, granted a Variance for
the construction of a room addition to a single-family
residence, without providing a double -car garage. No action
taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
lution #744 (V-214 - Salvador Avalos), granted a Variance
for the construction of a room addition to a single-family
residence without providing a double -car garage. No action
taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution #745, initiated a hearing on appropriate zone
classification upon annexation (Easterly Annexation No. 70
Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. - property on the northwest cor-
ner of Citrus and Alosta Avenue, extending approximately
650 feet west along Alost Avenue). No action taken by
Council.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
amending the Municipal Code by adding Part 9 to Chapter 2 of
Article IV, re: Permits for Cafe Entertainment.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A
NEW PART 9 TO CHAPTER 2: OF ARTICLE IV THEREOF RELATING TO
PERMITS FOR CAFE ENTERTAINMENT.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
amending Section 9207 of the Municipal Code re: classifi-
cation of zones, listing various zones, including RA Zone.
Page 8
10/20-24,
with reimb.
of account-
able expenses
(granted)
Treas.Fin.
Statement
P.C.Res.743
�ranting Var.
V-213 -
Milton Arnold)
P.C.Res.744
Tranting Var.
V-214 - Saly.
Avalos)
P.C.Res.745-
initiat.hrg.
on zone class.
upon annex.
(E.Annex.#70-
Azusa Foot -Hill
Citrus Co.)
1st Rdg.Ord.
re:Permits
for Cafe
Entertainment
1st rdg. Ord.
re: classif.
of zones
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading the
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORllXIJANCl; hF Tl!.; CI'1'1' t r' 'PI11: i; I'i'i � ' �1ZI1 ``. ;".I•;1.H .-
ING THE AZUSA i4UNICIPAL CODE hlELATING TO CIAS52FICATION OF
ZONES.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
An Ordinance was presented Por introductory first reading,
amending Section 3200.63 of.the Municipal Code by designating
Fenimore Avenue, from Haltern to First Streets, as a through.
street.
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading the
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING SECTION 3200.63 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DESIGNATION OF THROUGH STREETS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
A Resolution was presented amending the Personnel Rules and
Regulations re: regular and special meetings of the Personnel
Board. (paragraph 1 of Sec. 36), and limited period of leave
for City employees (paragraph 3 of Sec. 88).
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLU-
TION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO MEETINGS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD
AND LIMITED PERIODS OF LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY.
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: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5455•
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution #4693 re:
table of organization and compensation, adding 3 EDP positions
under the City Clerks complement, effective/19/68.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
AND COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 193 1968.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council.
Page 9
1st rdg. Ord.
amending Sec.
3200.63 of M.C.
desig.Fenimore
Ave.as through
St.from Halterr
to 1st Sts.
Res.#5455,
amending Pers.
R&R re: P.Bd.
mtgs. & limited
period of leave
for employees
Res -#5456 -
adding 3 EDP
positions
under City
Clerk's comple-
ment,effect.
8/19/68
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 10
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOESi Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5456.
The City Attorney advised Council that as of last month his
firm took on another City and he is also City Attorney of
Rolling Hills Estates and, therefore, Azusa will pay only one-
half of his expenses for Labor & Management Conference and
also for League of California Cities Conference.
The City Administrator presented the Monthly Reports from
Departments, Boards and Commissions.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the reports be filed.
The City Administrator presented a joint recommendation from
the Police Chief and Director of Public Works that the City
Attorney prepare the necessary documents to create stop in-
tersections on:
Pasadena Avenue at 11th Street
Alameda Avenue at 6th Street
6th Street at Dalton Avenue
Soldano Avenue at 6th Street
Coney Avenue at alley south of 3rd Street
The communication further recommended that Crescent Drive be
created as a through street between Angeleno and Vernon
Avenues.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the recommendations be approved,
'and the City Attorney prepare the necessary documents.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Director
of Public Works for confirmation of the appointment of Mrs.
Caroline Kirsch as Stenographer -Clerk, probationary, at Step 1
of Range 9, effective 8/20/68.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve request for confirmation
of appointment.
The City Administrator submitted a request from the Planning
Director for authorization to attend the 51st Annual Confer-
ence of American Institute of Planners to be held at
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 12-190 with reimbursement
of accountable expenses not to exceed $3800 as budgeted.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be approved.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works that Council approve, and authorize
execution of,.the revised license agreement between the City
and Canyon Park Development Co., which would allow such
Company to enter Encanto Parkway along Canyon Park's east
boundary. Also submitted was a letter from the Department
of the Army, Corps of Engineers, indicating that the City
has the right to grant such a license agreement. The City
Attorney has approved the agreement as to form.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be approved
and Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement.
C.Atty.also
retained by
Rolling Hills
Estates, who
will pay 1/2
of his exp.to
LCC Conf.,etc.
Mthly. Rpts.
Recom.estab.
of stop in-
tersections
@ var.loca-
tions, &
desig. of
Crescent Dr.
as through St.
bet.Angeleno
& Vernon Aves.
(approved)
Mrs.C.Kirsch
apptd.Steno-
Clerk in Engr.
& P.W.Dept.@.
step 1 effect.
8/20/66
Plan.Dir.auth.
to attend Amer.
Inst.of Plamrer
Conf.,Pittsbur8
Oct.12-160 with
reimb.of accoun
exp.not to exce
$390 (budgeted)
Appvl.of Licens
Agmt.bet.City
& Canyon Pk.
Devel.Co.rb:
Encanto Pkwy.,
& auth.to sign
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 11
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation fromthe
Recom.accept.
Director of Public Works for acceptance of informal bid of
of quotation
B. Hayman Co., Inc., for one Jacobsen Model F-10 Gang Mower,
for B.Hayman
in the net amount of $7,243, including trade-in and sales
Co.,Inc.for 1
tax, with request for authorization of issuance of a Purchase
Jacobsen Model
Order in that amount.
F-10 Gang Mower
& auth.issuance
Three quotations were received: one from Pacific Toro Co.,
of P.O. for
Inc., for $7,310.20 net, which did not meet the specifica-
$7,243
two from.B. Hayman Co., Inc., on Jacobsen Model F-10
'tions;
and on Model E-10, and the Director of Public Works recom-
mended the F-10 model for park operation because the operator
has full visibility of the mowing units at all times while
operating the tractor.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation and authorize issuance of a Purchase Ordex to
B. Hayman Co., Inc., for $7,243.
The.City Administrator submitted a request from the United Author. for
Crusade for permission to conduct a small caravan parade on United Crusade
City streets, to consist of,approximately three or four caravan parade,
vehicles, on September 7, 1968, sometime between the hours 9/7/68
of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., as a part of the kickoff pro-
motional.activity for the 1968 Campaign. The Chief of Police
has no objection and would provide the necessary police
escort to guarantee the safety of the caravan.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Blue Re:rate incr.
Cross of Southern California, advising of rate increase in for Blue Cross
City's group health insurance, caused by over -utilization of Group Health
benefits, for a one-year period commencing 9/10/68. The Ins.,effective
present and increased rates are as follows: 9/10/68
(Com.apptd.to
Single Employee 2 -Party Family study this itea
Present Rate10.2 7:1 30.
New Rate 11.26 29.85 33.70
The City is currently paying $10.24 per employee, and the
new rate would be an increase of $1.02 for employee, at an
estimated cost of $2,000 per year.
Moved by Councilman Cooney that the City cover the additional
cost, approve the rate increase, and authorize the amendment.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
The City Administrator informed Council he had been contacted
by Mr. Jack Janss, a local businessman, who had submitted a
hospitalization, surgical and medical expense plan from the
Travelers Insurance Companies, based on enrollment of 166
employees, which offers employee health insurance at 10.53
per employee, plus additional cost for dependents at 19.36
per employee.
Three
employees
asked Council to
consider paying the employee's
share
of health
insurance with a
company of his own choice, in-
stead
of being
insured under Blue
Cross.
After discussion, Councilman Cooney suggested that a copy of
the breakdown of coverage from the various insurance companies,
which had been sent to members of the City Employees Association,
plus a balloting form, be included with the paychecks of em-
ployees eligible for health insurance, with replies to be sent
to the City Administrator. Council agreed to this suggestion.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 193 1968 Page 12
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a
Committee to discuss this important matter.
Mayor Solem appointed the following Committee: Chief of Police,
City Administrator, City Clerk, president of the City Employees
Association, and president of the Police and Fire Association.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Police Resig.of prob.
I
Chief Elkins, with a letter of resignation from Robert Allert, Pol.Officer
probationary Police Officer, effective 10/1/68. R.Allert,effect
io/l/68
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to accept resignation of Mr. Allert.
The City Administrator received a request from Gilbert Sawyer, Req.for waiver
1160 Alosta Avenue, Apt. 22 of Trevor Arms North, for waiver of garbage &
of fee for garbage and refuse pick-up, as his income is re- rubbish coll.
stricted because of his blindness. fee,because of
blindness
The City Clerk mentioned he had a complaint from another (denied)
person who lives in the Trevor Arms apartments. It seems
that the Trevor Arms advertises that they pay for all rubbish
collection and for water and that they have contracted with
an independent rubbish collector for pick-up. However, the
tenants are being billed by the City while rubbish is not
being collected by the City but by the Trevor Arms people,
who apparently have contracted with another organization.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that a.letter be written to Mr.
Sawyer, stating there is no way Council can waive the fee
for garbage and rubbish collection, and that the Trevor Arms
apartments be contacted to inquire why they are not avail-
ing themselves of the services of the.City on rubbish col-
lection .
The City Administrator advised Council that two Agreements
Re: Agmts.for
have been received for Mutual Aid Police Cooperation on's,
Mutual Aid
day-to-day plan-- one from Baldwin Park and one from
Police
Monrovia -= setting up a 5 -mile and 10 -mile periphery.
Cooperation
After conferring with the City of Baldwin Park last July,
the City Administrator suggested that (1) the agreement
be referred to the City Attorney as to.legality and form,
and (2),a letter be sent to the Valley Chiefs Association,
requesting they proceed in the same manner as the Fire
Mutual Aid Agreement, by preparing one Mutual Aid Agreement
with various cities, to be signed by the Mayors of all of
the cities which had agreed to join the pact, and after
copies are sent around to the cities for signature (similar
to "round-robin"), each city would be presented with an
original copy with all original signatures.
The Police Chief said he understood that if each City would
send out an agreement to those cities within 5 and 10 mile
areas, they could cover it much quicker, and by having in-
dividual agreements for each city, eventually all cities
will have a separate Agreement with each city.
'Moved.by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to.the City.
Attorney'as to its legality,and form, and also to the City
Administrator and Police Chief, with a report at the meeting
of September 3, 1968.
The City Administrator reported on the Police Facility Building Report re:
and plans. The Chief of Police has rebeived plans of the Pol.Fac.Bldg.
building and has asked for two weeks' delay on any.action & plans
until he has a chance to look. over the plans and considered
the question on the size of the facility. No action taken
by Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1968 Page 13
The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment of Res -#5457
warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING 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: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 5457.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjournment
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:37 p.m.
Next Resolution #5458
Next Ordinance # 941
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