HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 4, 1968 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation
Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert,
Solem
Absent: Councilmen: Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Acting Superintendent of Light and Water
Gerharz, Planning Director Smith, Police
Chief Elkins, City Clerk Klarr
The Mayor informed Council that Councilman Decker had Counc.
phoned to say he would be late in arriving, but expected Decker will
to be at the meeting by 9:00 p.m. be late
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the Appvl.Min.
meeting of October 7, 1968, and the adjourned meeting of 10/7/68 &
October 11, 1968, stand approved as written. adj.mtg
10/11/68
Councilman Rubio presented an award to Robert
Ayon, Equip-
Serv.Award,
Operator in the Public Works Department,
for 15 years
R. Ayon
'ment
service with the City.
(15 yrs.)
Mayor Pro Tempore Calvert presented an award
to Albert
Serv.Award,
Moon, Maintenance Man in the Park Department,
for 15 years
Al. Moon
service with the City.
opening of sealed bids for the construction of the Azusa
(15 yrs.)
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for
the continued
Cont.Pub.
Public Hearing on an appeal from denial of zone
change from
Hrg. re:
R -lc and R -3c to C-2, by Planning Commission
Resolution
appeal fr.
No. 737 (Case Z-147 - R. G. Hohman, et al.),
on property
denial of zone
at 205 East First Street, the Mayor declared
the hearing
chng.fr.R-lc
open.
& R -3c to C-2
to Council)
(Z-147 -
Hohman, et al)
No further communication having been received
and no one
in the audience wishing to speak on this matter,
it was
(denied)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that hearing be closed.
After discussion re: this property being included in the
Freeway Service Zone, when it is established, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
unanimously carried by roll call that the appeal be
'and
denied.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the
Bid Opening
opening of sealed bids for the construction of the Azusa
for constr.
Police Facilities Building and Civil Defense E.O.C., and
of Police
separate sealed bids for Jail Equipment at the Police
Fac.Bldg.&
Facilities Site at 725 North Alameda Avenue, the City
E.O.C., and
Clerk presented the proof of publication -of Notice Invit-
also Jail
ing Bids, published in the Azusa Herald on September 22
Equipment
and 29, 1968.
(bids referd.
to Com.for
review & rpt.
to Council)
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The City Administrator presented a recommendation from
Marion J. Varner & Associates, the architects, that the
bids simply be opened and filed, with the additional
recommendation that the bids be referred to a Committee
consisting of the architect and other appropriate City
Officials for review of the bids and recommendation for
action at the next Council meeting on November 18, 1968.
The City Clerk read off the following 7 bids received on
the Police Facilities Building and Civil Defense E.O.C.:
Firm Basic Bid Alt. A Alt. B
Shepard & Morgan
San Marino, Calif. $461,938.` $14,317. $2,535•
Ruane Corporation $459,744. $14,243. $2,700.
San Gabriel, Calif.
Norman C. Toombs Contractor, Inc.
Pasadena, Calif. $472,448. $12,749. $2,360.
D. C. Leneve, Inc.
Montebello, Calif.
B. W. Horn Company
Rosemead, Calif.
Maranlee, Inc.
Encino, Calif.
Erlee Construction Co., Inc.
North Hollywood, Calif.
$470,833. $13,265. $2,679.
$447,850. $12,950. $2,400.
$438,950. $15,500. $3,000.
$469,950. $130290. $23765.
The City Clerk read off the following 4 bids received on the
Jail Equipment:
Firm Basic Bid
Southern Steel Company
San Antonio, Texas $62,000.
Decatur Iron & Steel Co.
Decatur, Alabama $33,052.
Central Industrial Engineering Co. Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, Calif. 38,900.
Herrick -Pacific Corporation
Hayward, Calif. $53,154.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer bids to a Committee, com-
prising the Architect, Director of Public Worka, Chief of
'Police, and City Administrator, for review and report back
to Council.
The Public Hearing on the recommended amendment to Article IX,
Chapter. 2 Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code re: estab
lishment of a Civic Center District, by adding this District
to Section 9207 entitled "Zones and Boundaries Thereof",
and establishing a new Section 9220 entitled "Civic Center
District", initiated by Planning Commission Resolution #753,,
was closed on October 21, 1968, and the decision of the
Council was tabled to this meeting.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the item be lifted from the
table.
Decision re:
Pub.Hrg. on°
estab. of
Civic Center
District
(tabled from
11/4/68 mtg.)
Recomm.
enied)
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After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert,
seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by
roll ^all to deny the recommendation of the Planning
Commission re: establishment of a Civic Center District.
'The Mayor thanked the Planning Commission for their
efforts in this regard, and said that in the future there
may be a need for this District, but at this time it would
be difficult to properly enforce this new overlay zone.
A communication was received from Mr. Donell M. Spencer, Req. by
curator of the museum collection and organizer of the Azusa Azusa
Historical Society, requesting an appearance of the Board be- Historical
fore the Council. Society for
needed space
Miss Grace Dryden, 901 North San Gabriel Avenue, president for their
of the Azusa Historical Society, appeared before Council museum
and requested space for the museum, stating the ideal spot
would be in the old Library Building. She also stated
they are hoping, when the new Police Facilities Building
is completed, that the Council will give them space for
the museum.
Mr. Donell M. Spencer , 521 West 10th Street, appeared
before Council and told of his work in collecting material
for the museum.
The Mayor asked the Director of Public Works to check into
this request for space and, perhaps, attend a meeting of
'the Society.
The City Clerk presented the Quarterly Report from the Quarterly
Chamber of Commerce. Rpt.from
Ch. of Comm.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file the report.
The City Clerk presented a request by the Chamber of Req.granted
Commerce for the Light Department personnel to decorate for decora-
and maintain lights on the deodar tree on the lawn in tion of
Civic Center for the Christmas Season, and also for the Christmas
City forces to construct the Nativity Scene. Tree on Civic
Center lawn &
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio constr.of
and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Nativity Scene
The City Clerk presented a request by San Gabriel Academy Req.by.San
of Seventh-Day Adventists, in San Gabriel, for a solici- Gab.Academy
tation permit to sell peanuts and candy house-to-house for to sell
a fund raising project, from November 18th to December 6th. peanuts,etc.
house -to -
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio house, from
and unanimously carried to deny the request. 11/18 12/6
(aenied)
The City Clerk presented a request by Azusa Seventh-Day req.granted
Adventist Church for permission to use caroling music to Azusa
and song in the residential areas, from November 30th 7th -Day Adv.
through December 24th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., five Church for
nights a week. caroling
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio (11/30-12/24)
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk presented an invitation from Nautical Cadet Invit.to
Corps of America for all City officials to attend Awards Awards Night
Night, November 13th at 7:30 p.m., in the Azusa Auditorium. by Naut.Cadet
Corps, 11/13
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
Consid.of
and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt and file.
"Placentia
The City Clerk presented a request by the City of Corona for
Req.by City/
Council to adopt a Resolution supporting legislation to close
Corona for
the California -Mexican border to minors unless accompanied by
Res.support.
a responsible adult.
legis. to
teenager, who must be a High School Senior during his term
close Calif. -
After discussion with the Police Chief who said he is in
Mexican border
favor of adopting such a Resolution, it was
to minors, etc.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
(C.Atty.to
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
prepare Res.)
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized
to prepare such a Resolution for the 11/18/68 Council
meeting.
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City of
Consid.of
Placentia re: "Placentia Plan", the purpose and intent of
"Placentia
which is to involve High School Seniors in City government.
Plan" re:
The City of Placentia includes a teenager on the Park and
H.S.Sr. as
Recreation Commission of that city, to serve for one year,
ex -officio
at which time he would be replaced by another responsible
mbr. of P.& R.
teenager, who must be a High School Senior during his term
Comm.
of office.
(referred to
P & Rec. Comm.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
for study &
and unanimously carried to refer the communication to the
recommendation)
Park and Recreation Commission for consideration of this or
a similar plan, with the possibility of a teenager attend-
ing meetings ex -officio, with request for recommendation to
'be submitted to Council.
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance for introductory first
1st rdg.Ord.
reading, authorizing an amendment to the Contract between
auth.amendment
the City Council and the Board of Administration of the
to PERS contr.
California Public Employees' Retirement System, which pro-
to provide cost
vides cost of living increases for persons who retired
of living incr.
prior to 1/1/67.
for persons who
retired prior
The City Clerk read in full the Ordinance entitled:
to l/1/67
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' SYSTEM.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Ordinance be offered for introduction. Motion
passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker
'The City Clerk presented a claim of William Gunter and Claim of
Milford J. Reed vs. Cities of Azusa and West Covina, Gunter & Reed
basically for alleged false arrest damages in the amount for false arres
of $15,000. damages of
$15,000.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer the claim to City's
insurance carriers.
The City Clerk presented a request for a business license Bus.Lic:req.
for an amusement at 605 East 8th Street, under the name of to operate
"The Space Pillow", located at Azusa Square Shopping Center, "The Space
at the site of the former miniature golf course. Pillow'
@605 E. 8th St.
(granted, subj.
to P.C.actions
nn zoning &
other recomm.)
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Mr. William C. Sandberg, 826 East Alosta Avenue, Glendora,
appeared before Council, explaining the construction and
use of the Space Pillow, which he would like to operate as
a permanent business.
A memo was received from the Planning Director, enumerating
some'of the questions and problems that have arisen because
of the application for a business license for a "space
Pillow center", with the recommendation that Council hold
this application in abeyance to determine if the Planning
Commission will recommend an amendment to the Zoning Ordi-
nance that will require the filing of a Conditional Use
Permit for this type of business.
It was the opinion of the City Attorney that simply issuing
Recom.fr.P.C.
a license is not allowing an applicant to go into business;
re: acquiring
he has to satisfy the zoning law, also.
remnant
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert,
parcels adjac.
seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that
to Freeway
a business license be granted, subject to the Planning
for park
Commissions actions on zoning and other recommendations.
purposes
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res.758,
No. 758, denied a Variance to permit construction of an
denying Var,
1140 sqb ft; warehouse building without providing the re-
(Case V-218,
quired number of parking spaces, at 140 East Foothill Blvd.
Central ?urn.
(Case V-218 - Central Furniture Co.). An appeal has been
Co.)
received and hearing before Council set for 12/2/68 at
(hrg. on appeal
7:30 p.m.
set for 12/2/68
Notice was also given that the Planning.Commission, by
P.C.Res.759,
Resolution No. 759, initiated a hearing to rezone certain
init.hrg. to.
property from R -lc to F.S.. (103, 107, and 11.1 N. Angeleno
rezone 103,10T
Avenue, corner of First Street). No actionby Council.
& 111 N.
no idea what might be on the market and promised to give
Angeleno)
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, recom-
Recom.fr.P.C.
mending that the City commence proceedings to acquire
re: acquiring
remnant parcels adjacent to the Foothill Freeway, for
remnant
small park purposes.
parcels adjac.
to Freeway
Mr..W. W. Kloepfer, a member of the Planning Commission,
for park
appeared before Council, explaining it was not the
purposes
intent of the Planning Commission or Park and Recreation
Commission to purchase these remnant parcels, but to
have the opportunity to ask the State to inform the City
what pieces of land are available, with the ':thought that
the small pieces adjacent to City streets may be used as
"parklets". He also stated that small children now have
to go a circuitous route in order to go to our City parks,
due to the Freeway.
The Director of Public Works informed Council that the
Planning Director and he did go to the Division of
Highways, who thought the idea had merit, but they had
no idea what might be on the market and promised to give
first notice to the City when the information is available.
No action by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#952
amending the Municipal Code by adding Sections 9221, 9221.10, amending
9221.20, 9221.30, 9221.40, 9221.50, 9221.60 9221.70, and M.C. by
9221;80, creating the Freeway Service Zone, adding
Secs. 92211,,
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance et seq.,
entitled: creating
Freeway
Serv. Zone:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS
9221, 9221 .10, 9221.20, 9221.30, 9221.40, 9221.50, 9221.60,
9221.703 AND 9221.80 RELATING TO A FREEWAY SERVICE ZONE.
Moved by Councilman Calvert; seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Ordinance 952.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory re&ding, amending Ist intro rdg,
the Municipal Code by adding Section 9207.22, to rezone Ord. addiAg'
certain property; including the Hohman property, to the Sec. 9207.22
Freeway Service Zone. to M.C., to
rezone property
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading to Freeway'Sery
an Ordinance entitled: Zone
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (FREEWAY SERVICE ZONE).
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance
was presented for second reading and adoption
Ord #953
amend.
amending the
Municipal Code by adding F-$ (Freeway Service]
M.C.'by
adding
Zone to zone
classifications ( Section 9207 ).
F -S (Freeway
Servide)
Zone
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
to, zone
classif,
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLASSIFI,
CATION OF ZONES.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Ordinance 953.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, prd.#954 add -
to rezone Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. property upon annex- ing Sec.9207.21
ation to C-3 (Easterly Annexation District #70), by adding to M.O.to rezone
Sec. 9207.21. Az.Fogt-H111
Citrus Co.propt;
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance to C-3
entitled: (EAsterly
Annex. #70)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (EASTERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 70).
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council;
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Ordinance 954.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.rdg.
amending Section 9230.70 (e) of the Municipal Code re: Ord.amending
signs in the M-1 and M-2 zones. Sec.9230.70(e)
of M.C. re:
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading signs in M-1
an Ordinance entitled: & M-2 zones
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS IN
MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll. call., that further reading
be waived.
Councilman Decker entered the meeting at 9:06 p.m. Counc.Decker
entered meeting
A Resolution was presented re- .intention to vacate City's Res -#5488 re:
highway easements in Fish Canyon, with the public hearing intent to vacat
set for 12/2/68 at 8:00 p.m. City's highway
Easement in
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Fish Canyon
(hrg. on 12/2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA at 8:00 p.m.)
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN RIGHTS AND
EASEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO FISH CANYON.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the 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 5488.
Councilman Calvert requested Council action,on the City
C.Atty.'s
Attorney's written opinion and recommendation as to
opinion &
whether or not the retiring Chief of the Fire Department could
recommendation
be paid a lump sum in lieu of his accumulated vacation time
re: Fire Chief
so that he could continue working during the month of December,Madison being
1968, to aid in the change -over at the Department.
paid in lieu
of vacation
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
(referred to
and unanimously carried that the matter of Fire Chief
Pers.Bd.for
Madison's vacation be reviewed by the Personnel Board,
recommendation
with report and recommendation to be submitted to
on 11/18)
Council at the 11/18/68 meeting.
The City Administrator presented a communication from
Acting Chief of Police Trujillo, to approve the termi-
nation of the temporary appointment of Robert W. Allert,
Police Officer, effective 10/^2.2/68. This termination of
Termin.of
tempo.appt.of
R.W.Allert,
Police Off.,
effec.10/22/68
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1968 Page 8
temporary appointment is due to the complement of the Police
Department being filled with the most recent appointment of
probationary Police Officer J. Carleton Bowling from the
eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the termination of this
temporary appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request by Police Chief
Elkins that Juvenile Officer J. R. Albert be authorized to
attend the Department of Youth Authority training course
at Asilomar Conference Grounds, in Pacific Grove, from
2/16/69 through 2/22/69, with an advance of.$105 account-
able expenses for total cost of course including meals
and lodging, and use of City vehicle.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that permission be
granted.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works that the Improvement Bond filed
by Kirst Construction Co., guaranteeing completion of
Encanto Parkway, be relinquished, as the road has been
constructed and completed.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from
the Director of Public Works that Council accept a credit
of $100 against the contract with Amick Co., Inc. (Project
No. 470, Sierra Madre Avenue Waterline), in lieu of
installation of fire hydrants, which the City forces will
install at a later date; also to authorize the execution
and recording of a Notice of Completion of Project No. 470
for Sierra Madre Avenue Waterline.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the credit of $100 from
Amick Co., Inc., in lieu of installing fire hydrants.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to authorize the execution and
recording of the Notice of Completion on Project No. 470.
The City Administrator presented a report by the Director
of Public Works on a traffic study in the vicinity of
Citrus and Mauna Loa Avenues, with the recommendation that
Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian -actuated
traffic signal and crosswalk opposite the pedestrian walk-
way on Citrus Avenue near Haltern Street.
The Director of Public Works stated that, subsequent to
his report, he received a letter from the County Road
Department, stating they are not too much in favor of this
type of crosswalk and may consider signalization at a
later date. He further stated that his recommendation
would not be of a permanent nature, and the crossing at
Mauna Loa would be stopped in favor of this new proposed
crosswalk.
Mrs. Murl Miller, 232 North Viceroy Avenue, appeared before
Council expressing that, while a crossing guard is bene-
ficial, there are times when the children cross Citrus
Avenue at other times, such as for after-school activities
when the crossing guard is no longer on duty.
Req.for Juv.
Officer Albert
to attend Dept.
of Youth Auth.
training course
@Asilomar Conf.
Grounds, 2/16/6,
thru 2/22/69,.
with $105 adv.
accountable
exp. & use of
City vehicle
Improve.Bond
of Kirst Const.
Co. to be
relinquished
(Encanto
Parkway)
Recom. to
accept $100
credit vs.
contract with
Amick Co., Inc.
in lieu of
installing
fire hydrants
Auth.exec.of
Not .Comple.
Proj. #470
Rpt.on traffic
study by Dir.
P.W.in area of
Citrus & Mauna
Loa Aves.,recon
pedestrian act-
uated traffic
signal & cross-
walk on Citrus
near Haltern St
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1968
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works to authorize the
installation of a traffic signal and crosswalk as requested.
Councilman Rubio stated there is the same problem at
Paramount Street and Azusa Avenue, and suggested the Police
Chief and Director of Public Works investigate and report
back to Council.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Acting Appt.H.Shaver
Superintendent of Light and Water that Harry Shaver be as Water Maint.
appointed as Water Maintenance Man, probationary, at Step 1 Man effect.
of Range 13, effective 11/6/68. Council was informed that 11//68
Mr. Shaver has passed his physical exam.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant this request.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Acting
Superintendent of Light and Water that Leon Aldridge be
appointed as Water Maintenance Man, probationary, at Step
Range 13, effective 11/6/68. Council was informed that
Mr. Aldridge has passed his physical exam.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to grant this request.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the
Acting Superintendent of Light and Water to confirm the
promotional appointment of Thomas Martinez from Water
Maintenance Man to Pump Operator -Repairman, at Step 3 of
Range 20, effective 11/5/68.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to grant this request.
Appt.L.Aldridge
as Water ilaint.
1 Man, effect,
11/6/68
The City Administrator requested approval and authorization
for Mayor to sign Pitney -Bowes Quarterly Machine Inspection
Agreement, providing for quarterly service at $76 annually.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve and auth-
orize execution of the Pitney -Bowes Inspection Agreement.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works that Council accept the Agreement
from Darrell R. and Susan F. Corell to dedicate a street
and highway easement to the City (northerly 30' of southerly
55' of that portion of Lot 1 of Section 26, Township 1 North,
Range 10 West, San Bernardino Meridian)re: the Right -of -Way
acquisition for Sierra Madre Avenue (Project 435), for the
financial consideration of $3,525; also that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.
'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the Agree-
ment from Darrell R. and Susan F. Corell to dedicate a
street and highway easement to the City upon payment of
$3,525•
The City Administrator requested authorization for City's
participation in a Labor Relations Seminar, to be held on
11/7/68, at 9:00 a.m,, at West Covina Council Chambers,
with payment of $25 for participation fees. There will be
two sessions, with the first session ending about Noon,
and it is expected that each City will send three repre-
sentatives to the Seminar.
Confirm promo.
appt.T.Martinez
to Pump Oper.-
Repairman,
effect.11;1,/68
Auth.Mayor
sign Pitney -
Bowes Quart.ly,
Inspec.Agmt.
@$76 yearly
Acceptance
Agmt.re:R/ri
purch.for
Sierra Ma:9re
Ave.,Proj.
#435
Corell,for
3,525)
Author.to send -
$25 to W.Covina
for participa-
tion in Labor
Rela.Seminar,
11/7, 9 a.m.,
withattend.
lover)
f
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1968 Page 10
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Adminis-
trator be authorized to have a warrant issued to West Covina
for $25 participation fee, and also authorize attendance at
the Seminar by any available Councilmen and the City Admin-
istrator.
The City Administrator presented a
Director of Public Works, regarding
ceived for one 3/4 -ton pickup truck
truck. The following informal bids
10/30/68:
For 3/4 -ton Van Truck Total Cost
Davies Chevrolet, Inc. $2,592.88
Harry A. Biszantz Ford 20916.18
For 3/4 -ton Pickup Truck
communication from the
the informal bids re -
and one 3/4 -ton van
were received on
Less
Trade -In Net Total Bid
$175:00 $2,417.88
100.00 20816.18
Davies Chevrolet, Inc. $2,247.00 $250.00 $1,997.00
Harry A. Biszantz Ford 23395.67 250.00 2,145.67
Swede Olin (Internat'l) 2,709.41 250.00 21459:41
The Director of Public Works recommended authorizing a Pur-
chase Order to Davies Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of
2,417.88 for the purchase of a Chevrolet Van Truck and
1,997. for the purchase of a 3/4 -ton Pickup Truck.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendation
be accepted.
Notice was received of a hearing by Workmen's Compensation
Appeal Board on 12/16/68, at Santa Rosa, regarding Robert
A. Dunlap, former Public Works Denart,m.ent employee. The
City Administrator stated he does not intend to attand the
hearing.
The Mayor submitted to Councilmen a sample of a "Level of
Service" Resolution, prepared by Citizens for Freeways and
Highways, which Resolution is being adopted by many cities
and sent to the legislature, which establishes a modern
level of service as the operational standard for.the
freeway system in the State. The Mayor asked Council to
review this proposed Resolution for action at the 11/18/68
meeting.
The City Administrator informed Council he received a
Certificate of Service from International City Managers
Association, in recognition of his 15 years of service
as City Manager.
Councilman Rubio brought to Council's attention the opinion
received from the City Attorney that under Section 3200.41
of the Municipal Code, the Chief of Police is authorized to
prohibit parking at any time or during certain hours or to
limit parking during certain hours on any "off-street park-
ing facility which the City owns or operates"; and, there-
fore, the City Attorney believes this is adequate authority
to limit parking on City lots to a period of two hours.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Police Chief place signs limiting parking to
2 hours on the City parking lots, to be strictly enforced.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
auth.for C.
Admin.& any
Councilmen
Auth.purchase
of one 3/4 -
ton Van Truck
& one 3/4 -ton
Pickup Truck
from Davies
Chevrolet,Inc.
for B1dg.Maint.
& Cen.Garage
respectively
Workmen's
Comp.Appeal
Bd.hrg.12/16,
Santa Rosa,
re:R.A.Dunlap
Level of
Serv.Res.
proposed for
adoption
@11/18/68
mtg.
C.Admin.
reed Certif.
of Serv.from
ICMA
Re: parking
limits on
Azusa Ave. &
in parking
lots
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor further stated that he voted "No" on the above
motion as he thought the 2 -hour limitation is too short
a time,
After discussion, Councilman Rubio requested that the Police
Department be instructed to enforce the parking hours on
Azusa Avenue; to check regarding a sign on the parking lots;
and the Police Department to make a report on all parking
violations. The City Administrator said he would take up
these requests with the Police Chief, and that a report will
be made to Council.
Councilman Rubio also asked if the clean-up of sidewalks Req.sidewalk
could be done under the Weed Abatement Program, and the City clean-up
Attorney said he would look into this possibility. under Weed
Abatement
The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #5489 -
of 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
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
'FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman 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 5489.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:54 p.m.
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Next Ordinance No. 955
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