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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 7, 1968 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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 Call to salute to the flag. I Order Invocation was given by Rev. Billy L. Lewis of Azusa Invocation Friends Church. ' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call Calvert, Solem Also Present: Acting City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Klarr There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the Appvl.Min. meetings of September 3, 1968, and September 16, 1968 9/3/68 and stand approved as written. 9/16/68 The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids re:Constr. office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Gladstone St. October 3, 1968, for the construction of Gladstone Street, from Vincent from Vincent to Vernon Avenues. (Project #462). to Vernon Aves. Present at the bid opening were City Administrator Fox- (Proj.462) worthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick, and City Clerk Klarr. (awarded to So. Calif.Constr., The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication Inc.) of Notice Inviting Bids. ' Twelve bids were submitted as follows: Contractor Total Bid So.Calif.Construction, Inc. $ 753467,36 Brutoco Engineering Construction 78,993.29 Norlund-Tussy Construction 82,044.86 D & W Paving, Inc. 82,316.40 Aman Bros., Inc. 83,407.02 Laird Paving Co. 84,703.15 Sully Miller Contracting Co. 883179.52 Lewis S. Lopez 89,200.32 L. C. Construction Co. 90,253.24 Griffith Company 92,420-33 Vernon Paving Co. 92;754.80 A. C. Paving Co. 102,610.61 ( Engineer's estimate, $84,759.00) The Director of Public Works submitted a memo, recommending that the contract be awarded to So. Calif. Construction, Inc., low bidder, and that Council waive the informality of the bid, as the corporate seal was omitted when the proposal was signed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and award the bid to So. Calif. Construction, Inc., low bidder ($75,467.36), to waive the informality of the bid, 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 Pub.Hrg. Hearing on a zone change upon annexation to C-3, recom- Zone Chnge. mended by Planning Commission Resolution #751 (Case Z-151- upon Annex. Azusa Foothill Citrus Co.), on property at the N.W. corner to C-3 1 1 A'ZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY.. OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 2 of Citrus and Alosta Avenues, extending approximately 650' on Alosta Avenue( proposed Easterly Annexation District #70), the hearing was declared opened by the The City Clerk presented 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 Planing Director, in which he recommends that the total, area of the proposed (Easterly Annex.#70 - Mayor.Azusa Foot - Hill Citrus Co.) annexation (3.2 acres) be zoned C-3 that the appli- cant intends to construct a service station and restau- rant on the site and needs a sewer connection from the City. This proposed annexation was approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission or. 9/25/68. A plot plan was submitted to the Mayor, showing approximate use of the property. Mr. D. H. McKellar, General Manager of Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co., P.O. Box 'V', Azusa, appeared before Council and stated that the restaurant to be constructed is a "Sambo's" - an operation developed originally from a pancake house until it is now a, family restaurant with moderate prices but with no alcoholic beverage being served. Mr. McKellar also explained that the Shell Service Station to be constructed on the property will maintain access between their facility and such adjacent facilities as Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. may have; that if the applicant does expand the coamercial activities there, which they hope to do, it will be actually a shopping center, with free flow of traffic across all of the entities involved. He further stated that $700,000 per year in taxable sales is estimated by the restaurant operators. After discussion regarding sewer connection, it was Moved by Councilman .Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney', seconded by Co+.incilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the recom- mendation of zone change upon annexation to C-3 and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7030 p.m. also being the tine set for a Pab.lic Hearing on the amendment to Article I.X, Chapter 2 (Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code rea Freeway Service Zone, by the addition of the zone desi.gnati.on to Section 9207, entitled "Zones and Boundaries Thereof", and the estab- lishment of a new Section 9221, entitled "Freeway Service Zone", initiated by the Planning Commission and recommended by Planning Commission Resolution #750, the hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented 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 approval for the establishment of a Freeway Service Zone, which encompasses approximately 13 acres. The major objectives of this proposal are: Pub.Hrg. amend.Sec. 9207 & adding Sec. 9221,ree Freeway Serv. Zone AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 1) To provide commercial facilities at proper locations and to serve the motoring public and local population. 2) To encourage the development of a Freeway Service District at a major access point to the City. 3) To provide compatibility of land use between the Freeway Service District area and surrounding areas. The Planning Director addressed Council and stated the purpose for this zoning is to provide hotels, motels, restaurants and service stations for Freeway travellers, as well as pro- viding services for people within the City; that the minimum site size is one-half acre and these large pieces of land would be more compatible for building motels; that the majority of property is yet to be developed. Mr. C. R. Hartwig, 115 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared before Council, statim his opposition to his lot remaining resi- dential whilE the lots on the east side of North Angeleno Avenue will be commercial. He further stated that this tri- angular piece of land, in which he owns one lot, is closer to the Freeway than the property across the street, will create a pocket if it is left residential and property values will decrease. He was informed he could apply for commercial zoning if he had a specific project and submitted plans, and it was suggested that he contact the Planning Director to find out what businesses are permitted in the 'C" zones. Mr; Clarence Neumer, 111 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to the boundaries of the Freeway Zone, and requested that a change be made on North Angeleno Avenue boundary, on both sides of the street north of First Street. Mrs. Wilma Schoonover, 102 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared before Council and stated she owns the first.two lots on the west side of Angeleno Avenue, north of First Street, and is pleased to be included in the proposed new zoning. She agreed that the houses across the street on the west side of North Angeleno Avenue should be included also, as this property should be commercial which would be beneficial to anyone buying her property or any property around there. Mr. Harold Lo Johnson, engineer, of 841 West Glentana Street, Covina, appeared before Council and said for the record and on behalf of his clients, R. H. Hohman Enterprises, Inc., that they would like to be included in this zoning, and wish to support the principle and idea, as beneficial to the property owners in the area and also to the City. After discussion regarding the reduction in the minimum of landscaping, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, with a change in Section 9221.70 to reduce the landscaping requirement from 20% to 10% of land area for each site, and that City Attorney pre- pare the necessary Ordinance. Page 3 The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the Cont.Pub.Hrg. continued Public Hearing on zone change upon annexation rezone chng. to R -lb and R -la, recommended by Planning Commission upon annex.to Resolution #724 (Case Z-143), on property north of Sierra R -lb & R -la Madre Avenue, from Azusa & San Gabriel Canyon Road (No.Annex. Distr.#67) III AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 easterly and northerly (proposed Northerly Annexation Dixtri.ct No. 67 - Unsen, Lopez, Vasquez, Nasser, Vallentine and Correll). the Mayor declared the hearing open. As this was referred to the Planning Commission for further study and report rez conn ideration of a higher density of the property on Sierra Madre Avenue, and the Planning Director reported haat the Commission would continue its study at its meeting on 10/9/68, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to 10/21/68 at 7:30 p.m. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the continued Public Hearing on an appeal from denial of zone change from R -lc and R -3c to C=2, by Manning Commission Resolution No. 737 (Case 2-147 - R. G. Hohman, et al.), on property at 205 East First Xreet, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. R. G. Hohman, 1.701 Miracosta Street, Eastview (San Pedro), appeared before buncil and said he wished to discuss recommendation of the zone change as the subject property is included in the Freeway Service Zone. Inasmuch as the Ordinance establishing the Freeway Service Zone has not been adopted, and the introductory first reading of such. Ordinance is proposed for the 10/21/68 meeting, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to the '11/4/68 meeting. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the continued Public Hearing on an appeal from denial of a Conditional Use Permit for building an automobile service station on property located at 137 East First Street, by Planning Commission. Resolution #740 (Case C-82 - R. G. Hohman Enterprises, Inc., on behalf of Frances Luevanos, et al.), tte Maycr declared the hear- ing open. Mr. R. G. Hohman, 1701 Miracosta Street, East View (San Pedro), appeared before Co;.Lnci. and stated he would like to solicit Council's favorable consideration after his registered engineer, Mr. Johnson, will attempt to show Council where they feel it is to the advantage of the area and the best possible use of the land to build a service station on this property. Mr. H. L. Johnson, 841 Wiest GlentaAa Street, Covina, appeared before Council to express reasons why he felt that their proposed service station would meet the spirit of the standards; (1) that the original size met the standards, but the State took 840 sq. ft., which 'reduced the total area by that much and reduced the fron- tage by 6 feet; (2) that the traffic count proposed for that intersection would be equivalent to an intersection of a major and secondary highway. Mr. Joe Hernandez, who has a real estate office at 300 West Foothill Blvd., appeared before ;ouncil and pro- tested the granting of the Conditional Use Permit for a service station in an P.-1 zone, and requested Council to withhold action until rezoning of this property is completed. He also presented a petition, containing 14 signatures, Page 4 (cont.to 10/21/68) Cont.Pub.Hrg. re:appeal fr. denial of zone Kng. from R -lc & R -3c to C-2 Q-147- Hohman, et al.) (cont. to 11/4/68) Cont.Pub.Hrg. re: appeal fr. denial of CUP. (C-82 - Hohman Enterprises, on behalf of F. Luevanos, et al.) (granted,subj. to Cond.of Freeway Service Zone) A'ZUSA AUDITORIUM AZLISA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 5 requesting denial of a Conditional Use Permit, because of the many service stations in the immediate area of the Freeway, the creation of a traffic hazard along Alameda Avenue, and other reasons. Council agreed that a ',%"eria..nce would be required if the service station were to be located in the Freeway Service Zone with its present land area. 'Moved by Councilman Calvert., secc;iaed by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Rubio that the appeal be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Conditional Use Permit be granted, subject to conditions of the Freeway Service Zone. Motion passed by the following vote of Council - AYES: Councilmen'' Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES- Councilmen- Rubio ABSENT- Councilmen- None The recommendation from the. Director of Public Works and Atty.to Chief of Police re; stop signs an Hilltop Drive at View- prepare Res. crest Drive, and on Nobhill Drive at Viewcrest Drive, for stop tabled from 9/3/68 meeting, was again presented to Council. signs on Viewcrest Dr., Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio @ Hilltop & and unanimously carried to raise item from the table. Nobhill Drives The Director. of Public Works stated it is their corrected joint recommendation, based upon danger to drivers at these intersections and the analysis of traffic move- ments, that signs be provided to stop traffic on View - crest Drive. at Hilltop and Nobhill Drives, at each side of the street. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that recommendation be approved and Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution. The City Clerk presented a request from the Nautical Permission Cadet Corps of America, Inc.., for use of the Auditorium, for use of with fee exempt, for presentation of awards on either Aud.@$6.75 October 28, 30 or 31., -November 11, 12 or 13, from per hr.on approximately 7x30 p.m. until 9-30 p.m. The City Clerk 11/13/68,by informed Council that the request was changed to Nautical Cadet. Wednesday, November 13, 1.968. Corps. Commander Russell Elliott appeared before Council and stated they need only one right and would prefer November 13th- there are three battalions, 40 cadets from Azusa and 40 or 50 from La Puente. He further stated that they could manage to pay the usual :fee of $6.75 per hour for the use of the Auditorium. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to grant use of the Auditorium on 11/13/68 at $6.75 per hour. The City Clerk presented a Resolution of interti.onto Res.#5472 approve an amendment to the contract with the Public appvg.amend. Employees' Retirement System re- cost of living increases to contract for persons who retired prior to 1./1/67 (Section 21251.75). with PERS re. cost of living Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: increases for A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO persons whoretired prior CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE to 1/1/67 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT :SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL (Sec.21251.75) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. fl AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem and numbered Resolution 5472. The City Clerk presented a communication from the City of Tehachapi which requested support of possible legislation to strengthen the Penal Code relating to assault against safety members and hastening ,justice upon the death of an officer. The communication was sent as a result of the recent violent death of their Police Chief. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that a letter be written to the City of Tehachapi, extending sympathy for their loss and advising that Council shall be awaiting the initiation of such a legislative bill and will take appropriate action when it goes before the legislature. The City Clerk presented his recommendation for approval of the request by the Accounting Director for authorization to attend USC course on EDP Administration, with $120 tuition to be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course. The City Clerk explained that the Data Pro- cessing has been placed under the Accounting Department, with the the City Clerk as Department Head; therefore, Accounting Director Helsley is acting in the Supervisory position. The semester project involves automation of accounting procedures and will be of benefit to the City on both the payroll program and the development of an Accounting Procedural Manual. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be granted. The City Clerk requested authorization to issue a Pur- chase Order in the amount of $364 to Swenson, Clark & Co., auditors for special services because of change in utility and accounting personnel. The City Clerk pointed out that this statement is in addition to the audit itself. In discussing this with the Accounting Director,the sub- sidiary trial balance of Light and Water Funds, etc. had in the past been done by the Cost Accountant, and this time it was done by Swenson, Clark & Co. Also, when his predecessor left and Mr. Helsley took over, there was a discrepancy which Mr. Helsley could not find and he asked the auditors to help him work on this. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment 'of the statement of $364 to Swenson, Clark & Co. Councilman Cooney asked for a more detailed written explanation of this statement, and the City Clerk said he will submit this. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of Person -to -Person Transfer of Off -Sale Beer & Wine License from National Convenience Stores, Inc., to David & Neva M. Fluke and National Convenience Stores, Inc., for premises at 166 Sierra Madre Avenue. (Stop IN Go Markets). Req.from City/Tehachapi for support of legislation to strenthen Penal Code re:assault vs. safety mbrs. Appv'1 req.by Acctg.Dir.to attend USC course on EDP Administration, with $120 tuition to be reimbursed upon sucessful completion. Req.for written detailed explan. of statement ABC Notice (Stop IN Go Markets, 166 Sierra Madre Ave.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. The City Clerk presented his request for extension of the Appvd.req.for temporary employment of the Assistant Key -Punch Operator extension of for 50 additional working days, ending 12/31./68. temp.employ- went of Asst. The City Clerk reported on the need for this extension Key -Punch Opr. 'due to the continuing work load and in order to meet a for 50 add'1 deadline. In answer to Council's question regarding working days examinations for both Programmer/Analyst and EDP Equip- ment Operator, the City Clerk said he will ask the Personnel Board to establish eligibility lists for these two positions. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Copies of the Auditors' Report for the fiscal year ending Auditors Rpt. 6/3o/68 were submitted to Council. for fiscal yr.ending Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker 6/30,/68 and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt of this report. The annual report of the Azusa Public Library, for the Annual Rpt. fiscal year 1967-68, was submitted to Council. of Library for 1967-68 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the report. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.752 Resolution No.752 (Case V-216 - Whico Machine Co.), granting Var. granted a Variance to permit only seven full-size parking for 7 full - spaces, provided they are paved and marked, and this size parking Variance is applicable only as long as Whico Machine Co. spaces, etc. owns the property and/or continues to rebuild automatic (Case V -216 - transmissions at the present location. Whico Machine) No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.753 Resolution No. 753 (Planning Commission initiated), recomm.amend. recommended amendment to the Municipal Code re: Section M.C.re:Civic 9207, entitled Zones and Boundaries, and adding new Section Center Distr. 9220, entitled Civic Center Districts hearing before Council (Hrg.10/21/68) set for 10/21/68 at 7:30 p.m. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#754 Resolution No. 754 (Planning Commission initiated), rec.amend.to recommended an amendment to the Municipal Code re: Section M.C.retSigns 9230.70 (e), entitled Signs in M-1 and M-2 zones; hearing in M-1 & M-2 before Council set for 10/21/68 at 7.30 P.M. zones(hrg. 10/21./68) An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#949 re - adding Section 9207.19 to the Municipal Code to rezone zoning propty. Larkarrow Development Corp. property to "P" zone. to"P"( Case z-149- Lark - Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance arrow Dev.Corp.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY (z-149 - LARKARROW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 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 949. 'An Ordinance w=i.s presented for introductory first reading, adding Section 9207.20 to the Municipal Code to rezone Wilfred Schlange property to C-2. Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY'(Z-150 - Wilfred Schlange). Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, declaring that proceedings have been initiated to annex certain uninhabited territory to the City, designated Easterly Annexation District No. 70, beginning at the northwest corner of Citrus & Alosta Avenues, owned by Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co., and setting the protest hearing on 10/21/68 at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 70". Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call 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: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5473. An urgency Ordinance was presented for adoption, amending the Municipal. Code by the addition of Section 4277, entitled "Loitering on Private Property Prohibited under Certain Circumstances". The City Attorney read the Ordinance in full. 'Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A NEW SECTION 4277 RELATING TO LOITERING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: r:: 1st rdg.Ord. rezoning propty. to C-2 (Case Z-150 - W. Schlange) Res.#5473 re: intention to annex N.W.cor. Citrus & Alosta Aves.-E.Annex. Dist -#70 (protest hrg. set for 10/21/68 at 8:00 p.m.) Urgency Ord. #950 adding Sec.4277 to M.C., to prohib. loitering on private propty. under certain circumstances AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 AYES: Councilmen; Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 950. A joint recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator and the Police Chief to accept the informal bid of Bryant Pontiac in Covina, for the purchase of three 1969 Pontiac Tempest two -door hard -tops, Model No. 3537, for use by the 'Police Department, with authorization to have a purchase order issued for the net total bid of $93060.05, including sales tax. Page 9 Auth.P.0.for $9,060.05 to Bryant Pontiac for purchase of 3 - 1969 Pontiac Tempest 2-dr.hardtops, for P.D. Bids were solicited from six Pontiac dealers and received as follows: Firm Name Net Total Bid Est.Delivery from date of order Bryant Pontiac, Covina $9,060.05 Approx. wee s Savage Pontiac, Monrovia 9,167.70 Approx. 6 weeks The following firms did not submit bids: Bridge Pontiac of Ontario, Superior Pontiac of Monterey Park, Nelson Pontiac of E1 Monte, and Tate Motors, Inc., of Pomona. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendation be approved. A joint recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator Auth.P.O. for and Recreation Director to accept informal bid of Savage $3,044.45 to Pontiac, of Monrovia, for the purchase of one 1969 Pontiac Savage Pontiac Tempest Station Wagon for use by the Recreation Department, for purchase with authorization to have a purchase order issued for the of one 1969 net total bid of $3,044.45 including sales tax. Pontiac Tempest Station Wagon Bids were solicited from six Pontiac dealers and received for Rec. Dept. as follows: Firm Name Net Total Bid Est.Delivery from date of order Savage Pontiac, Monrovia $ 3,044.45 approx. 6 weeks Bryant Pontiac, Covina 3,239.66 approx. 7 weeks The following firms did not submit bids: Bridge Pontiac of Ontario, Superior Pontiac of Monterey Park, Nelson Pontiac of E1 Monte, and Tate_Motors, Inc., of Pomona. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom- mendation. A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator to reject the informal bid of Savage Pontiac, Monrovia, for one 1969 Pontiac Catalina four -door sedan, for use as a police patrol unit. Sealed informal bids were requested from six Pontiac dealers with only one being received. It was the opinion of the Police Chief and the City 'Administrator that the price bid was too high to permit purchase of all vehicles budgeted, and it was their recom- mendation that City Administrator be authorized to re - solicit the firms previously contacted for submission of -new bids. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to reject the informal bid received and to authorize re -solicitation of bids from firms previously contacted. Approve recom. to reject informal bid for one 1969 Pontiac Catalina 4-dr.sedan & auth.re-solici- tation AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 10 The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Confirm.of Chief for confirmation of the temporary appointment of temporary Robert Allert as Police Officer, at Step 1 of Range 29A, appt.of Police effective 10/1/68. Officer Allert had resigned to go to the Officer R. California Highway Patrol, but now finds that his class Allert effect. will not begin until December, 1968. At present, there 10/1/66 is no certified eligibility list from which to hire personnel, thus the request that Officer Allert be retained 'temporarily, at his present salary. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve the request and confirm the appointment. The City Administrator presented a recommendation from Auth.granted the Police Chief that Sergeant James Hammond be permitted for Pol.Sgt. to attend a supervisory seminar on "Motivational Discipline", Hammond to at L. A. State College on four Tuesdays(October 8, 15, 22 attend seminar and 29), with advancement of enrollment fee of $40. "Motivational Attendance at the seminar will be on the Officer's days Discipline"on off. Oct.8,15,22 & 29,with adv. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker of $40 enrollment and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- fee mendation. The City Administrator presented a further recommendation Sgt.Hardwick to from the Police Chief that Police Sergeant David Hardwick attend State be permitted to attend the State Narcotics Officers Annual Narcotics Off. Training Conference, in San Diego, October 16 through 18, Training Conf., with advancement of $59 to cover registration and expenses, San Diego., and authorization to use a City vehicle. 10/16-1 , with adv.of $59 & Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio author.use of and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the City vehicle recommendation. The City Administrator presented a recommendation of the Resignation of Fire Chief to accept the resignation of Fireman J. A. Fireman J.A. Brewer, effective 10/14/68. Brewer,effect. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 10/14/68 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The City Administrator presented a request by Acting Res.#5474 appvg. Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz for adoption & auth.execution of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a License of Lic.Agmt.with Agreement between the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway AT&SF Rwy.re: Company and the City, covering proposed installation installation of of additional wires on present pole line at MP 117 + 0280.6' addl.wires on at Azusa. pole line at MP 117 + 0280.6' Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINE LICENSE ACROSS OF ALONG THE PREMISES OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY. '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 5474. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Director of Public Works that Council accept the following two Agreem..ents and authorize execution thereof, regarding the Right -of -Way Acquisition for Sierra Madre Avenue (Project No. 435)- (1) Agreement from Carl A. and Blanche R. Schwenden to dedicate street and highway easement to the ' City (northerly 30' to the southerly 55' of that portion of Lot 1 in Section 26, Township .l North, Range 10 West, San Bernardino Meridian), for the financial consideration of $1,670. (2.) Agreement from Floyd W. & Naomi R. Jetton to dedicate a street and highway easement to the City (northerly 30' of the southerly 55' of that portion of Lot 1 of Section 26, Township 1 North, Range 10 West, San Bernardino Meridian), for the financial consideration of $2,010. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the Agree- ment from Carl A. and Blanche R. Schwenden to dedicate a street and highway easement to the City upon payment of $1,670. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the Agree- ment from Floyd W. and Naomi R. Jetton to dedicate a street and highway easement to the City upon payment of $2,010. The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Director of Public Works, that he be authorized to relin- quish the Monumentation Bond filed by Hunsaker for Tract No. 25309• Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. The City Administrator presented a request from the Director of Public Works for approval of specifications for ane 1969 3/4 -ton van -type truck for use by the Building Maintenance Man, and one 1969 3/4 -ton pickup truck for use by Central Garage with recommendation that Council authorize taking of informal bids, both with trade-ins. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve specs on both trucks. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously 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. The City Administrator presented a report from the Director of Public Works re: danger of run-off in area of Beatty Canyon, with the recommendation that the City cooperate with the County Flood Control District in the construction of an emergency debris control facility. The City Administrator read a letter from the L. A. County Flood Control District, dated October 1, 19683 enumerating three conditions to which the City must agree before the County will construct the facility. Page 11 Acceptance of 2 Agmts. re: R/W Purchase for Sierra Madre Ave.- Proj.435: (1) Schwenden, for $1,670. (2) Jetton, for $2,010. Auth.relinquish. of Monumentation Bond (Hunsaker - Tr. 25309) Appv'1 specs for one 1969- 3/4-T Van -type Truck (Bldg. Maint.) & one 1969-3/4-T pickup truck (Central Garage) & waive bidding procedures Report & recom.re: danger of run-off in area of Beatty Canyon AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 12 The Director of Public Works proposed a letter be sent to Mr. Miller, Director of the Home, expressing four consid- erations the City would be willing to offer for permission to construct a temporary debris basin on the Home's property. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Mayor to sign 'and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Lark letter directed to the Lark Ellen Home for Boys regarding Ellen Home for request to use portions of their property on Sierra Madre Boys re:temp. Avenue for a temporary debris basin. debris basin The Director of Public Works informed the Council that the County Board of Supervisors would be acting upon a Resolution to permit the construction of these facilities; this Resolution will be a Joint Resolution with the City. It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council meet in adjourned session to act upon this Resolution when it is received and contingent upon receiving the requested permission from the Lark Ellen Home. The Director of Public Works felt that the Reso- lution would be received by October 11, 1968 The City Administrator presented for Council's acceptance Utility Agreement No. 7Ut-4040 with the State Division of Highways, covering relocation of water facilities in and adjacent to Foothill Freeway at Cerritos Avenue, with the request that execution of the Agreement be authorized. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept and authorize execution of said Agreement. 'The City Administrator presented a report of the Director of Public Works re: status of various gas tax and street construction projects, for information of Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. The City Administrator requested Council determination of the method to be followed in the selection of a competent person to fill the position of Chief of the Azusa Fire Department, which item was continued from the 9116/68 meeting. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept Fire Chief Madison's recommendation to hold a promotional examination within the Department for qualified men; also that, in this instance, one year of service be substituted in lieu of one unit of college training; that the Personnel Board be notified of this action and submit its recommendation to Council. Notice was received of Public Utilities Commission hearing, Case No. 8830, re: Grade Separation Priority List 1969, to 'be held on 10/10/68 at 1:00 p.m., at the Commission Court Room, State Bldg., Los Angeles. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the.City Administrator be authorized to attend the PUC hearing on 10/10/68, and attempt to substitute grade separation at Cerritos Avenue instead of Pasadena Avenue. Auth.exec.of Util.Agmt. #7Ut-4040 with Div.Hwys.for Reloc.of water facil.,Foothill Fwy.@Cerritos Ave. Report re: status of var. gas tax & street constr. projects (Info.) Promotional exam within Dept.for Fire Chief, with 1 yr.service subst.in lieu of 1 unit of college;that Pers.Bd.submit recomm. C.Adm.auth.to attend PUC hrg. re:Grade Sep. Priority List 1969,on 10/10/68 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 The City Administrator presented a communication from Glenn Watson, on behalf of Johnny E. Johnson, E. 0. Rodeffer and Glenn R. Watson, in reply to request of the City Administrator for information re: construction of Tenth Street and Sierra Madre Avenue, stating they are prepared to commence construction of the north 1/2 of Tenth Street from Vernon to Todd Avenues immediately upon completion of plans therefor, which can be accomplished promptly. The letter also stated that their agreement with the City is to dedicate and construct the north 1/2 of Tenth Street which abuts their property; however, surveys show this will result in substantial variations in grade between the new half street and the present blacktop on the easterly portion of the street, leaving an undesirable and perhaps dangerous joint between the north and south halves of the street, with the westerly end too narrow for traffic flow. They propose that Tenth Street be built to its full width at one time, from Vernon to Todd, by the formation of an assessment district under the 1911 Act. Page 13 R. Commun.from G.R.Watson re: Constr. 10th & Sierra Madre Avenue. A petition was presented to Acting City Attorney Wakefield, Petition re: for submission to the City Clerk, entitled: "Petition for formation of the construction of improvements and waiver of requirements Assess.Distr. of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the for constr. State of California", and signed by Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rodeffer.10th St.from and Mr. Watson, who state they are the owners of more than Vernon to Todd, 60% of the area of properties abutting 10th Street, as incl.drainage existing, and the prolongation thereof, between Vernon and Todd Avenues. The Assessment District proposed is for the improvement and construction of 10th Street from Vernon to Todd Avenues, including appurtenant drainage devices. 'Mr. Watson's letter further stated that their written Re:Sierra agreement with the City regarding Sierra Madre Avenue, Madre Agmt. provides that "dedication and construction may be made provisions in increments or stages as said Sierra Madre extension is (Rodeffer,et al.; needed to provide access to said golf course facilities and to development of adjoining residential areas", pointing out that the adjoining residential areas have not developed as yet. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Decker, Engr.Dept. seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to to proceed instruct the Engineering Department to proceed with with plans, preparation of plans.and specifications, with cost etc., for estimate, for this Assessment District under the 1911 Act. Assess.Distr. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Director of Public Works notify the property owners that the Petition presented is signed by owners of only 50% instead of 60% of the area. It was the joint recommendation of the Police Chief and Auth.exec.of City Administrator that the Mayor and City Clerk be Mutual Aid authorized to execute the Mutual Aid Police Agreements Police Agmts. '(19 cities), which will not be effective until the City (19 Cities) receives agreements from all cities involved. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and authorize execution of the Agreements. The City Administrator presented a recommendation from Resig.of J.J. the Police Chief that Council accept the resignation of Moore,Police Jacob J. Moore, Reserve Police Officer, effective 10/3/68. Reserve Off. effect.l0/3/68 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 14 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation. The City Administrator presented a review of intersections Auth.Stop along Tenth Street controlled by Yield Signs, with the Signs at 8 recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to provide intersections stop signs at the following intersections: in vicinity of 10th St. Stop McKeever Ave. at Tenth St. ' Stop Enid Ave. at Tenth St. Stop Tenth St. at Orange Ave. Stop Sunset Ave. at Tenth St. Stop Angeleno Ave. at Tenth St. Stop Tenth Street at Alameda Ave. Stop Tenth St. at Dalton Ave. Stop Soldano Ave. at Tenth St. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept recommendation and instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution. The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Officers Chief for two Officers (J. Molloy and M. Arce) to partici- Molloy & Arce pate in the 1968 Police Olympics, hosted by California auth.to par - Peace Officers Association, to be held in Newport Beach ticipate in on November 2nd and 3rd, with registration fees and Police Olym= lodging to be paid by the City in the total amount of pics at New - $123 for both officers. port Beach, 11/2 & 11/33 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert with max.$123 and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be exp, paid granted, with City to pay expenses not to exceed $123. The City Administrator presented a request from Spanish Auth.warrant Trails Girl Scout Council for assistance in payment of to Johnson's Johnson's Plumbing & Appliance Co.'s invoice in the amount Plumbing for of $36, for damage to floor of Azusa Girl Scout House at $36 for damage 328 North Orange, due to leaking pipe in City sprinkling to Girl Scout system. House floor Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker an unanimously carried by roll call that the City Admin- istrator be authorized to have warrant prepared in the amount of $36, to be charged to the Park Budget (Account #5611.242). The City Administrator presented a communication from Req.by SV San Gabriel Valley Transcribers Guild, Inc., requesting per- Trans.Guild manent rent-free space for working on braille books. for perm.rent- free space Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker for work on and unanimously carried to advise the S.G.V. Transcribers braille books Guild of the unavailability of space in any City Building, and in view of the fact that the bulk of their work is for the School District, that their request be forwarded to District Superintendent Dickey of the Azusa Unified School District, advising him of Council's action. 'A Resolution was presented amending Exhibit "A" of Reso- Res -#5475 lution No. 4693 by adding the classification of Assistant amending com- Director of Civil Defense to the complement, with salary plement by established at $588 per month. adding Asst. Dir.of Civ. The City Administrator read the Resolution in full. Def.@ $588. Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution per month entitled: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAYS OCTOBER 7, 1968 Page 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE; OF ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 1968. Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 5475. A Resolution was presented amending Resolution No. 4693 Res -#511'76 by substituting new classification schedules for Pump amend.Reo.4693 Operator -Repairman, Water Maintenance Leadman, Welder, by changing Welder's Helper, Equipment Operator, Consumer's Serviceman, class:if.sched. Meter Reader Maintenance Man, and Water Mainfpnance Man, for 8 pnsi.tions due to change in educational requirements. in I&W Dept., due to change The City Administrator read the Resolution In full. in educational Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution requirements entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFI- CATION SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE LIGHT POWER AND WATER DEPARTMENT, AND AMENDING EXHIBIT A ATTACHED THERETO. Moved by Councilman Rubio, 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 5476. A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 469 Res.#5477 amend. by substituting new classification schedule for Police Res.4693 by Officer, due to change in requirements. chang.cl.assif. schedule for The City Administrator read the Resolution in full. Police Officer Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDIN RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLkSSIFI® CATION SCHEDULES FOR POLICE OFFICER AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED THERETO. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution gassed and adopted by the following vote of Council,- AYES.- ouncil-AYES.- Councilmen. Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES Councilmen? None ABSENTCouncilmen; None and numbered Resolution 5477. The City Administrator requested that Council recess to Req.for Exec. Executive Session before the meeting is adjourned, to Session discuss water dispute. The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment Rea.#5478 of warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full. Bills & Reqs. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZLISA. CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1968 Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled; A RESOLUTION OF V,HE° CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CI.A.IMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SANTE ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council- AYES; Councilmen.- Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES.. Councilmen, None ABSENT- Councilmen,: None and numbered Resolution 5478. At 11;:07 p.m., the Co'ancil recessed to Executive Session. Council re -convened and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 11.40 p.m. The City Admini.stratcr requested authorization from Council +- proceed with negotiations to purchase 28 water service located north of Sierra Madre Avenue, from the City of Glendora, and that any price agreed upon be submitted to Council for its approval.. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and una.ni.mously carried that permission be granted. The City Administrator suggested, with the approval of the City Attorney, twat a recommendation be sent to the Pers^^mel Board to waive educational requirements for the position of Fire Chief, by substituting one year of service for one college unit, and that Personnel Board recommendation be sent to Council as soon as possible. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that Personnel Board be requested to recommend to Council the waiver of educational require- ments in conjunction with the filling of the position of Fire Chief, by substituting one year of service for one college unit. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, October 11, 1968, at 5-30 p.m. Time of adjournment - 1 1.1.46 p.m. Next Resolution No. 5479 Next Ordinance No. 951 Page 16 Recess to Exec.Session C.Admin.to negotiate purch. 28 water serv. N.of Sierra Madre Ave.,fr. City/Glendora, with rpt.to Council Adjourn