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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 18, 1968 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 183 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, Order 'Invocation was given by Rev, B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocat-on Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick, Acting Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz, Planning Director Smith, Police Chief Elkins, City Clerk Klarr There being no corrections or additions, the Minutes of the Appvl.Min. meeting of October 21, 1968, stand approved as written. 10/21/69 Mayor Solem presented an award to Mrs. Cleo Horn, Utility Serv,Award Commercial Clerk in the Light and Water Department, for Mrs.C,Horn 5 years service with the City. Util,Com1.C_k. Richard Perkins, Lineman in the Light Department, being Serv.Award absent due to attendance at school, the City Administrator R.Perkins will deliver his award for 5 years service with the City. Lineman Due to the absence of Mrs& Maybelle Porter, Senior Account Serv,Award 'Clerk in the Light and Water Department because of her Mrs.M.Porter fathers illness, presentation of her award for 15 years (postponed service with the City will be postponed to the 12/2/68 to 12/2) meeting. The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Keith D. Protest by Nordstrom, protesting a 1967 weed abatement charge for K.D.Nordstrom Lot 33, Block 52, which appears on his 1968 tax bill; also re: 1967 weed presented was a memo from the City Administrator, with a abatement •,;r copy of the report from the,Director of Public Works. charge Mr. Keith D. Nordstrom, 202 Pleasanthome Drive, La Puente, appeared before Council, stating he had made arrangements with the previous Superintendent of Public Works to be personally notified if his property needed weed abatement. He further stated he was not so notified and that he did not see a posting on his property; that only one lot of the two lots he owns was cleared; and that the lot claimed by the Public Works Department to be cleared was not his lot. The City Attorney said the Weed Abatement Act simply re- quires posting of notices: The Director of Public Works stated the lot was posted. Since his attention was drawn to the past arrangement with ' Mr. Nordstrom, the Director of Public Works will, in the future, notify him if his property needs clearing. It was noted by the Mayor that any commitment made by the Director of Public Works relative to personal contact is beyond what is required by law and does not bind the Council or any succeeding Directors of Public Works; also, in the event that such personal contact was not made, this would not nullify any due and proper assessment. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to deny protest of weed abatement charge. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 2 The Mayor asked the Director of Public Works to investigate further regarding clearance of Mr. Nordstrom's lots, and submit a report to Council. The City Clerk requested approval of the 1967-68 annual Appvl.Annual audit and authorization to have a warrant issued for $996, Audit 1967-68, 'which is the balance due Swenson, Clark & Company. Council- & auth.payment men received copies of the annual audit at the 10/7/68 balance due Council meeting. Swenson,Clark &,Co.of $996 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the annual audit and authorize payment of the balance of $996 to Swenson, Clark & Company. The City Clerk presented the "Level of Service" Resolution, Res.#5490 which establishes a modern level of service as the operation- re: Level of al standard for the Freeway and Expressway System in the Service to be State. provided by Calif.Freeway Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: & Expressway System A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING.TO THE LEVEL OF SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA FREEWAY AND EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 'that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5490. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#955 auth. authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Amendment to Council and the Board of Administration of the California PERS Contract Public Employees' Retirement System, providing cost of re: cost of living increases for persons who retired prior to 1/1/67. living incr. for persons Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance who retired entitled: prior to 1/1/67 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' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived: Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Wouncil: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 955. The City Clerk presented a request by the Christian Chr.Serv.Dept. Service Department of Azusa Pacific College for use of of Azusa-Pac. the City Auditorium, with exempt fee, for three evenings, College to December 26 thru 2$, 1968, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., use Aud.from for a youth program. 12/26 thru 28, with fee for custodial sery AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman, Decker and unanimously carried to grant request for use of Auditorium, with fee to cover custodial costs. The Mayor suggested that a Resolution of Commendation be Res.of Commend, 'prepared, honoring Azusa High School and Gladstone High to be prepared School, and requested that the City Administrator contact for Azusa and the School District for further information. Gladstone H.S. The Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing a balance of $1,351,879.55 as of October 31, 1968. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file Statement. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Name Action Effective delayed on Carl Elkins Police Chief Perm.Status on Vacation Regarding the second recommendation, a Resolution was Step 3 12/4/68 James Skinner Civ.Engr.Assoc. Perm.Status on (Section 85, Paragraph 2). Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Step 5 12/23/68 Vacation Paul Heidtke Fireman to Step 3 12/13/68 Termination William Riffner Police Officer to Step 3 12/16/68 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried .to approve recommendations on dates. 'effective The Personnel Board submitted two recommendations to amend Pers.Bd. Sec. 85 of Rules & Regulations re: vacations: recomm.re: (1)Vacation 1) To grant an additional day of vacation for each additional Leave and year of service after 5 years. At the present time, an (2)Vacation additional day is granted.for each year after 10 years of Pay upon service. Termination 2) To grant compensation for vacation leave earned but un- used at date of termination, with maximum amount of compensation not in excess of 44 working days which shall be the accumulated and earned leave. Council delayed action on the first recommendation as this Action is a fringe benefit and subject to negotiation when employee delayed on wages and benefits are considered. change in Vacation Regarding the second recommendation, a Resolution was Leave presented amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations pertaining to Maximum Vacation Pay upon Termination (Section 85, Paragraph 2). Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Res.#5491 Vacation 're: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Pay upon AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED Termination BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO VACATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5491. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker C.Admin.to 'and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be notify Pers. authorized to write a'letter to the Personnel Board and Bd.& Library to the Library Board, explaining Council's action and why Bd.re:Counc. no action was taken on the first recommendation of the action Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#7:-)0 Resolution No. 760 (Case V-217 - Metalcraft Products), granting Var. granted a Variance to waive paving and striping require- (V-217 - ments for parking, provided the land is kept available Metalcraft for future use; also denying waiver of setback requirements. Products) No action by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#761 Resolution No. 761 (Case V-219 - Saul Winokur), granted granting Var. a Variance to permit the manufacture of ice cubes in a (V-219 - Saul commercial (C-3) zone. No action by Council. Winokur) Notice was alsoiven that the Planning Commission,by P.C.Res.#762 Resolution No. 762 (Case V-220 - Robert M. Maeser), denied denying Var. a Variance to allow construction of a building in a "P" (V-220 - Robt. zone, and without providing required off-street parking. M. Maeser) - The City Clerk said an appeal from the denial has been appeal reed & received and the public hearing before Council has been hrg. set for set for 12/2/68 at 7:30 p.m. 12/2/68 'Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#763- Resolution No. 763, classified the use entitled "Space use of "Space Pillow" in the C-3 zone.' No action by Council. Pillow" in C-3 zone The Planning Commission recommended the following condi- Cond.for appvl. tions for approval of "Space Pillow" business license: Space Pillow bus. license 1) Safety inspection by City. 2 Arrangements made for restroom facilities. No action by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord.#956 to adoption, amending the Municipal Code by adding Section rezone propty. 9207:22, to rezone certain property (Freeway Service Zone). to Freeway Service Zone Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 956. An. Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#957 re: amending Section 9230.70(e) of the Municipal Code re: signs signs in M-1 in M-1 and M-2 zones. and M-2 zones AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: 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. 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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem and numbered Ordinance 957. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, adding Chapter 4, Article VIII, Sections 8400 thru 8412, re: establishing regulations and procedures for removal of overhead utility facilities and installation of underground facilities in underground utility districts. Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO ESTABLISHING 'REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, urging and encouraging legis- lators to seriously consider closing the California -Mexican border to minors, unless accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult,,re: curtailment of narcotics, etc., problem in California and City. Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING AND ENCOURAGING LEGISLATORS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER CLOSING THE UNITED STATES MEXICAN BORDER TO AMERICAN MINORS, SEEKING ENTRY TO MEXICO, UNLESS SAID MINORS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR OTHER RE- SPONSIBLE ADULT.AND RELATING TO THE CURTAILMENT OF THE NARCOTICS, MARIJUANA AND DANGEROUS DRUG PROBLEM IN CALIFOR- NIA AND THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5492. Page 5 1st rdg.Ord. adding Chap.4, Art.VIII,Secs. 8400 thru 8412 re:estab.regs. & procedures for removal of overhead util. fac.,etc. Res.#5492 re: closing Calif. - Mexican border to minors,unles accompanied by parent, etc. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 6 A Resolution was presented, denying zone change to C-2 on Res.#5493 the R. G. Hohman Enterprises property located at 205 East denying zone First Street, because it became mute since property is change to located in F -S Zone (Z-147). C-2 (Case Z-147 R.G.Hohman 'Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Enterprises) A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE (R. G. Hohman Enterprises). 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: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5493. The City Administrator presented the Monthly Reports Monthly from Departments, Boards and Commissions. Reports Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the reports. The City Administrator presented a communication from Resig.Reserve the Police Chief, stating that Reserve Officer Leeroy G. Officer L.G. Heaton has tendered his resignation, effective 10/29/68, Heaton,effect. 'because he feels his duties as a Reserve Officer con- 10/29/68 flict with his full-time employment. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The City Administrator presented a request by Acting Confirm.of Superintendent of Light and Water for confirmation of limited term the appointment of Mrs. June Miller as Utilities Commercial appt.of June Clerk, Probationary, at Step 1 of Range 8, effective 11/19/68. Miller,Util. Coml. Clk., The City Administrator stated that, according to Sec. 71.1 effective of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations, the wording on 11/19/68, not the request should be changed from "probationary appoint- to exceed 90 ment" to "limited term appointment", since there is no working days job vacancy. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Mrs. Miller be authorized to continue under a limited term appointment for a period as needed but not to exceed 90 working days, effective 11/19/68. The City Administrator requested Council approval and Approve & 'authorization for the Mayor to sign a renewal service auth.execution contract for maintenance of five Trane Units in the of renewal of Light and Water Office Building, at $25 monthly, from maint.contract 12/19/68 to 12/19/69. for 5 Trane Units in L&W Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Office Bldg, and unanimously carried by roll call to approve and authorize @ $25 monthly execution of said contract. The City Administrator presented a Resolution approving Res,#5494 an Agreement for electrical distribution facilities and appvg.Agmt. energy for Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant, 700 East Alosta for elec.dist. Avenue. fac.(Arby's Roast Beef Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Restaur.,700 E. Alosta) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ARBY'S ROAST BEEF RESTAURANT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. tMoved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council; AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5494. The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the J.Skinner and Director of Public Works that James Skinner and Michael M.San Miguel San Miguel be authorized to attend courses in "Sources and auth.to attend Collection of Surface and Ground Water" and "Strength of courses @Calif Materials - Laboratory", respectively, at California State State College College at Los Angeles, with reimbursement of $21.75 each at L;A.,with upon successful completion of courses. reimb.of $21.7! each upon suc- Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney cessful compl. and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom- mendation: The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Com.apptd.to of Public Works that a committee be appointed to interview 'Director select an Engineering Consultant for the design and assess- Engr.Consul. ment district proceedings re: construction of Tenth Street, & accept pro - between Vernon and Todd Avenues, under the Improvement Act posals for sub of 1911.At the 10/7/68 Council meeting, a petition was sub- mission to Cnc. mitted for this 1911 Act Improvement. Upon review of the re:1911 Act number of projects presentlynintprocesS7.and the..available Assess.Distr. manpower in the Engineering Department, it was determined for constr.10t: by the Director of Public Works that it would be'a consider- St.bet.Vernon able length of time before this project could proceed; also, & Todd Aves. the consulting cost of a project such as this would be borne .: by the Assessment District. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve recommendation and appointment of a Committee, consisting of Mayor Solem, Councilman Decker, City Administrator Foxworthy, and Director of Public Works Sandwick, to interview proposed consultants, receive proposals and submit recommendation to Council. The City Administrator presented a recommendation to the Auth.exec. Director of Public Works to authorize execution of a Notice Not.Complet; of Completion 'for Project No. 471 (reconstruction of various on Proj.471 ' alleys in the City) and recording of same; (reconstri var.alleys) The Director of Public Works stated the contractor was five days over time on the completion date and will have $50 per day deducted, according to the contract. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. A recommendation was given by the City Administrator for Auth.for J. approval of the request of James Espinosa, Storekeeper -Buyer, Espinosa to for authorization to attend California Association of Public attend Calif. Purchasing Officers Conference, at San Francisco, Feb. 5 to Assn.of Pub. 7, 1969 with reimbursement of accountable expenses not to Pur,Officers exceed $175, which amount has been budgeted. conf.':in San Francsco, (over) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 2/5-7 1969, and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation.with $175 reimb.exp. The City Administrator requested consideration of the 'Aerial Reconnaissance Ground Unit Support (ARGUS) program, to determine whether there is interest on behalf of the City and whether Police Chief Elkins and the City Adminis- trator should continue to participate in meetings on the subject. 1 1 Police Chief Elkins appeared before Council, stating the effectiveness of this program is not known, as the cities participating have been in this program for only two months, and he believes further study is needed, with breakdown of expense to each city. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that Mayor, Police Chief and City Administrator pursue this further, to explore the possibil- ity of participating in a helicopter patrol program, with- out obligating the City to participate in such a program. The City Administrator recommended that $3,000 be trans- ferred from Account #5132 to "Accumulated Sick Leave Fund", according to Sec. 2724 of the Municipal Code. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. Councilman Cooney requested an advance of $75 for atten- dance at a meeting of the joint sub -committee of League of California Cities Finance Administration Committee and County Auditors Association,to be held at Fresno on November 20, 1968. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the request be granted. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN:Councilmen: Cooney Decker, Calvert, Solem The City Administrator gave a verbal report from the Committee appointed to study bids for the Police Facilities Buibing and Civil Defense E.O.C., and for Jail Equipment. A memo was submitted by the City Administrator,together with a Surplus Analysis prepared by the Accounting Director for 10/3]68 and projected to 6/30/69, recommending on the basis of this analysis that Council appropriate $200,000 from surplus, as projected, to the Capital Improvements Fund Account for the purpose of providing funds to proceed with the construction of the entire project. The City Administrator read a letter from Marion J. Varner, architect, received 11/18/68, which gave an explanation for the increase in cost since his feasibility study and report in May, 1965. The City Administrator stated the Committee was in agree- ment on the present size of the building, and there is nothing in a building of this size to be changed. He also stated he would not recommend any delay in the construction of this project, as there is a serious problem in the Police Department regarding morale, efficiency, etc,, due to lack of space. Consid.of Aerial Reconnais- sance Ground Unit Support (ARGUS)program. Recom.Transf. of $3,000 to Accum.Sick Lve. Fund Adv.$75 exp. to Counc. Cooney for attendance @sub-com.mtg. LCC Fin.Adm. Com.@Fresno, 11/20/68 Verbal Rpt. of Com.apptd. to study bids for Pol.Fac. Bldg.& E.O.C., & Jail Equip. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert that, on the basis of figures in the Surplus Analysis prepared by the Accounting Director, the City appropriate $200,000 from the surplus, as projected, to the Capital Improvements Fund Account. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None Cooney, Calvert, Solem Councilman Decker further stated he voted "Aye" on the above motion in order that the project may proceed without further delay. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert to accept the low bid of Maranlee, Inc., for a total of $457,450 on the Police Facilities Building and E.O.C., and to accept the low bid of Decatur Iron and Steel Co. for $33,052 on the Jail Equipment; also to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute both contracts and direct the return of bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after the contracts have been signed. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None In answer to the Mayor's question, the City Administrator said these bids do not include furnishing3for the building. The City Administrator requested approval of a new agreement with Cecil M. and F. Zodilla Singleton for lease by City of the downtown parking lot south of Foot- hill Blvd., for a term of 5 years expiring 11/30/73, at $165 per month rental plus taxes, and authorization for execution thereof. The rental on this new agreement has been raised from $157,50 to $165 per month, after negotia- tions with the Singletons. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the new lease agreement and authorize execution thereof. The City Administrator requested approval and authorization for execution of a Maintenance Agreement with I.B.M. for the maintenance of two typewriters and 1 dictation unit. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to grant approval and authorize execution of said agreement. Approp.of $200,000 surplus as projected, to Cap.Impr. Fund Acct. Awarded bid on Pol.Fac. Bldg.& E,O.C. to Maranlee, Inc.,& on Jail Equip. to Decatur Iron & Steel Co. Auth.exec. Lease Agmt. with Single- tons re: downtown Parking Lot S.of Foothill, for 5 yrs. exp.11/30/73 Maint.Agmt. with IBM for 2 typewriters & 1 dictation unit The City Administrator requested approval and authoriza- Serv.Agmt.with tion for execution of a Service Agreement with Tops Tops Chem.Co., Chemical Co., Duarte, to supply one year's requirement of for chlorine chlorine for pool, at $.155 per lb. for pool for 1 yr. @$.155 lb. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve said agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the same. A Grant of Easement for roadway purposes was presented for strip of land on the north side of Sierra Madre Ave., being 25 ft. wide and 146 ft. long, from Darrell R. and Susan F. Corell. This is the remaining parcel necessary for the street widening project. Res.#5495- Gr.Easement (roadway - Corell) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 10 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 5495. The Director of Public Works informed Ccuncil that, due to Sierra Beatty Canyon hazard, he will delay bringing to Council Madre Ave. the project re: Sierra Madre Avenue widening project. project The City Administrator informed Council of a communication Re: acquir. and map received from the State Division of Highways, in surplus resid. which they requested expression,within 30 days, of the parcels @ City's interest in acquiring surplus residual parcels of Freeway route land along the Freeway route, for sale as 14 separate fr.Div.Hwys. pieces, also soliciting comments from the Azusa Planning (14 pieces) Commission as to whether the parcels could be developed independently, either with or without a variance. (Com.apptd. to study & by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker report to 'Moved and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of a Council) Committee, consisting of the Planning Director, Recreation Director, Director of Public Works, and City Administrator, to study and report back to Council, and that the Division of Highways be notified of Council's action. The City Administrator gave an information report of PUC PUC auth.maint. action as to Opinion and Order received re. application of & operation at Southern Pacific Co., which authorized the maintenance and grade of indus. operation at grade of an industrial track agross Todd Ave. track across to serve Consolidated Rock Co. and Marmion Lumber Co., Todd Ave. to with two standard No. 1 reflectorized crossing signs and serve Cor.. railroad train stop signs in both directions at the cross- Rock & Marmion ing. Lumber Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to file. Notice of one -day conference on the provisions and Conf.re:Hous- applications of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, ing & Urban conducted by Department of Housing & Urban Development, Dev.Act of to be held at the International Hotel in Los Angeles, on 1968,@Internatl 11/19/68, with $10 registration fee. Hotel,68 L.A., 'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert 11/19/ and unanimously carried to file. The City Administrator notified Council of a communication County Dept.of received from the County Department of Parks & Recreation, Parks & Rec.to advising that, unless otherwise notified, they will request req.funding in funding in their 1969-70 budget for continuation of the 1969-70 budget present subsidy of recreation programs at school in unincor- to continue porated areas. subsidy of rec. prog.@schools Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker in unincorp. and unanimously carried to receive and file. areas AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 11 The City Administrator informed Council of a communication Commun.fr. LCC received from the League of California Cities, with a & questionnaire questionnaire to be completed re: streamlining annexation re: streamlin- laws. The City Administrator asked if the City would ing annexation support such legislation, including codification as well laws as substantive changes in the annexation procedures. 'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the City support such legis- lation. Notice from the League of California Cities re: Statewide Notice of LCC Conference on modernizing State and Local Government, to Conf.re: moderr be held at the Jack Tar Hotel, San Francisco, on 11/22/68, State & kcal from 9:30 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. No action taken by Council. Govt., 11/22/61 in San Francisc Notice'of program of Delinquency Control Institute, to Notice of pro- be held on the campus of U.S.C., on 12/12/68, with $5.00 gram of Delinq, registration fee and luncheon, with an invitation to the Control Inst. City Administrator, Chief of Police and Councilmen. LUSC,12/12/68 (Reg.fee & lunc Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney $5 per person) and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by the (Pol.Chief.,C. Police Chief, City Administrator, and any Council member Admin.& Cncl. able to attend. auth.to attend' Notice of public hearing to be held by Board of Supervisors Bd.Superv.Pub. re: Area General Plan for West San Gabriel Valley, on Hrg.re:W.S.G.V, 12/5/68, 9:30 a.m., at the Board Hearing Room in Los Angeles. Area Genl.Plan, 12/5 Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker (Plan Dir. & P. and unanimously carried that the Planning Director and any mbrs.auth. to members of the Planning Commission be authorized to attend. attend) Regarding the Agreements with Rodeffer Industries, the C.Atty.to Mayor requested that the City Attorney review the documents review for the possible completion of Sierra Madre Avenue, with a Rodeffer report to be made to Council. Agmts. & make report Councilman Decker requested a short report from the City Report on Clerk re: EDP program. EDP program The City Clerk reported that 13 cycles out of 16 have been billed for the Light and Water Department, and that com- plete billing will be in operation by the end of the year. Acting Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz reported his Department is a little over three weeks behind in billing and collecting funds on industrial accounts. The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment Res.##5496 of warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full. re: 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 5496. f 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968 Page 12 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned . Time of adjournment: 9:31 p.m. Next Resolution ##5497 Next Ordinance ## 958 ity Clerk