HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 2, 1968 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 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 Order
salute to the flag.•
Invocation was given by Rev. W. C. Schnute of Concordia
Invocation
Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney,
Roll Call
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Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sand-
wick, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk
Klarr
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the
Appvl.Min,
meeting of November 4, 1968, stand approved as written.
11/4/68
Councilman Decker presented bn award to Mrs. Maybelle
Serv.Award;
Porter, Senior Account Clerk in the Light and Water
(Mrs.M.Porter,
Department, for 15 years service with the City.
15 yrs.)
Councilman Cooney presented an award to Woodrow Brents
Serv.Award,
Paint Crew Foreman In the Public Works Department, for
(W.Brents,
5 years service with the City.
5 yrs.)
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance to permit
appeal fr.
the construction oflan addition to the rear of an exist-
denial of Var,
ing building in a " if zone, without providing the required
(Case V -220 -
off -street parking, on property located at 634 Ngrth San
Robert M.
Gabriel Avenue, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 762
Maeser)
(Case V-220 - Robert M. Maeser), the Mayor declared the
'
hearing open.
(cont.to
12/16/68)
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of Notice of this Public Hearing, and stated a
communication was received from Mrs. W. A. Miller, 1519 N.
Ash, Rialto, owner of Lots 12-14 in Block 36, Map of Azusa,
in opposition to the appeal.
The City Clerk also received a communication from Mr.
Maeser, the applicant for the Variance, requesting that
this hearing be continued to 12/16/68 as he will not be
able to attend this evening due to a business engagement.
Due to his inability to appear at the 12/16/68'meeting,
Austin J. Abdelnour, 240 West Foothill Blvd, addressed
Council and opposed -the granting of the appeal as this
would set a precedent as to parking requirements.
Mo#.ed:ty Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to
12/3.6/68 at 7:30 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Public
Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance to permit
appeal from
the construction of an 1140 sq. ft. warehouse building
denial of Var.
without providing.the required number of parking spaces,
(Case V-218 -
on property located at 140 E. Foothill Blvd., by Planning
H.Abedor)
Commission Resolution No. 758 (Case V-218 - Harold Abedor),
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
(appeal denied
The City Clerk presented the AffidaviLh.�P Proof of Publi-
cation of Notice of the Public Hearing, and stated a
communication was received from Mrs. W. A. Miller, 1519 N.
Ash, .Rialto, owner of Lots 12-14, Block 36, Map of Azusa,
in opposition to the appeal:3, 1'me`mb°w404iie`ce.ived from the
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1968 Page 2
Planning Director, which he gives the Commission's opinion
that, in denying this appeal, even though the appellant
does not have any parking on his property, he could acq:lire
property within 400 ft. of his store (Central Furniture C;o.),
similar to what was done by the Bank of America.
William R. Mayes, 240 West Foothill Blvd., an attorney
representing Mr. Abedor, appeared before Council, stating
the proposed addition will increase the warehouse facilities
and reduce the number of deliveries to the store. He sub-
mitted 4 photographs showing the condition of the rear
portion of the property, and a plot plan of the proposed
addition. He also stated the area proposed to be increased
is not feasible for parking purposes; that the appellant
simply wishes to square off an irregularly shaped building
Harold Abedor, owner of the property at 140 East Foothill
Blvd., appeared before Council, stating the building has
been existent for 49 years and the only parking is o. the
street; that the cost to provide parking would be exhorbit-
ant and more than the cost of the building. He further
stated the proposed addition would cost approximately
$7,000, and would be one large room.
Austin J. Abdelnour, 240 West Foothill Blvd., appeared be-
fore Council in opposition to the appeal, stating he believes
it is the Council's responsibility to require parking within
400' of the property.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Decker, seconded
by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to close the
hearing.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
' and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolu-
tion.
The City Clerk presented a request by Arnold's Family Shoes, Req.grtd.for
155 East Gladstone Street, for a going -out -of -business sale, going -out -of -
from 12/3/68 to 1/2/69. bus.sale
(Arnold's Fam
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Shoes, 155
and unanimously carried to grant the request. E. Gladstone)
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
a new application for On -Sale Beer (Food) License by Joseph (Pe els -
L. Matuck, for"Pepe's", 718 N. San Gabriel Avenue. 718 N. San
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Gabriel Ave.)
and unanimously carried to file Notice.
The City Clerk presented his recommendation for approval Req.granted
of the request of Mrs. Anne McKinney, Acting Programmer- to carry over
Analyst, that oreweek of her vacation -time be carried over 1 week's Vaca.
to 1969, as she has not had time to take her full vacation tion to 1969,
and has one week coming to her, which she will lose unless for Actg.Progi
official action is taken before the end of the year. Analyst
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on proposed vacation of a roadway easement, 20 ft. vacation of
in width, lying 10 ft..on each side of a certain described Rdwy.Easement,
center line in the Fish Canyon area within the City, owned 201wide,in
by Kirst Construction Co. Fish Canyon
area
(Kirst Constr.
Co.)
Corrected by the additionoof
"No person desired to be heard, nor were any written
Communications received with regard to this matter."
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The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publication
of Resolution No. 5488, which set the hearing date as
December 2, 1968, at 8:00 p.m., and which was published on
November 13, and 20, 1968, in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic.
The City Clerk also presented the Affidavit of Posting
Notices of passage of Resolution of Intention.
The Director of Public Works explained the history of this
easement, and said the City would have no interest as the
easement is unnecessary for present or prospective public use,
and he recommended that the roadway easement bp•vacaced.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. `
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of certain
rights and easements with respect to Fish Canyon.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
WITH RESPECT TO FISH CANYON.
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker; Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5497.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recom-
mending that further testing for the positions of Programmer -
Analyst and EDP Equipment Operator be postponed, in confor-
man^e with'Sec. 54 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations,
until such time as additional employees may be qualified
through the in-service training program; then to continue
with the examination'and establishment of eligibility lists.
After much discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board to
postpone testing for.the two EDP positions for a period a_?
three months. Motion carried by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption.,
amending the Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 4 of
Article VIII (Sections 8400 through 8412) re: establishing
procedures for removal of overhead utility facilities and
installation of underground facilities in underground utility
districts.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING TtIE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO
CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO ESTABLISHING REGU-
LATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY
FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS.
Res -#5497
ordering
vacation of
rdway easemen
in Fish Canve.
area
Ord .#L958,
adding Secs.
8400 thru
8412,to M.C.
re:procedures
for under-
ground facil.
districts
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1968 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
*4nverl!,, Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
thf�,t 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 958.
A Resolution was presented, commending the Marching Bands
and Drill Teams of both Azusa and Gladstone High Schools.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING THE MARCHING BANDS AND DRILL TEAMS OF AZUSA HIGH
SCHOOL AND GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Resolution be adrnted. Resol,ition passed and
adopted by the following vote.of Courcil:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Res. 5498.
A Resolution was presented re: Cafe Entertainment Regu-
lations.
' Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SETTING FORTH CERTAIN APPROVED REGULATIONS FOR THE
OPERATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS HOLDING PERMITS FOR CAFE EN-
TERTAINMENT.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call 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, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5499.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
adding Part 5 to Chapter 5 of Article II (Sections 2570
thru 2585) of the Municipal Code re: Employee Relations.
' Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING PART 5 TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE II OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Res -#5498
commending
Marching Band
& Drill Teams
of Azusa &
Gladstone
High Schools
Res .#.54gq
setting forth
Regulations
for Operation
of Establish.
holding
Permits for
Cafe Enter-
tainment
lst intro.rdg
Ord,addina
Part 5 to
Chap:5 of
Article II of
MC. re:
Employee
Relations
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1968
The City Administrator presented a communication from the
Police Chief, which stated that Police Sergeant David
Hardwick has tendered his resignation, effective 12/6/68,
in order to accept employment in private industry and to
relocate in Seattle, Washington.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Police Chief for confirmation of the promotional appoint-
ment of Police Officer:Felix A. Noriega to Police Sergeant,
Probationary, at Step 3 of Range 31A, effective 12/7/68.
Officer Noriega is presently the top man on the current
eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment .
Councilman Decker requested that Council be given the
names of the three eligible persons from the certified
list at the time request for confirmation of appointment
is received from a Department Head: The Gity Administrator
said this will be provided for Council in the future.
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Resig.of
Po1.Sgt.D.
Hardwick,
effective
12/6/68
Promo.Appt.
of F.A.Norieg
to Pol.Sgt.,
Prob., effec.
12/7/68
Council to
rec.names of
3 etig.person
at time recom
for appt. is
made
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police
Confirm.appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Carlos P;
C.P.Murrieta
Murrieta as Police Officer, Probationary, at Step 1 of
as Police Off
Range 25A, effective 12/4/68.
effective
12/4/68
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator.presented a communication from the
Resig.of J.
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Police Chief which stated that J. Carleton Bowling, Pro-
Carleton
bationary Police Officer, has resigned, effective 11/25/68.
Bowling,Prob.
PcL Officer,
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded bG Councilman Rubio
effective
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
11/25/68
The City Administrator presented a request from the Fire Auth.adv.of
Chief for approval of specifications and authorization to bids for 1
advertise for bids for one 1 -ton rescue pickup truck with rescue pickup
trade-in of one 1957 Ford 1 -ton pickup (Rescue Unit 4121), truck, with
as approved in the 1968-69 budget. trade-in,
for F.D.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve specifications and
authorize the advertising of bids.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Acting Auth.adv.of
Superintendent of Light and Water for approval of bids for one
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for 3/4-T.cab &
one 3/4 -ton cab and chassis (with trade-in of one 1963 chassis & two
Ford 3/4 -ton cab and chassis), and two 1/2 -ton Styleside 1/2-T.Style-
pickup trucks (with trade-in of two 1962 Ford 1/2 -ton side pickup
pickups, Styleside body), as budgeted, trucks, with
' trade-ins, fo:
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert L & W Dept.
and unanimously carried to approve specifications and
authorize the advertising of bids.
The City Administrator.presented a recommendation from T.M.Stipe,Jr.
Acting Superintendent of Light and Water that Theodore M. promoted to
Stipe, Jr., be promoted to Apprentice Lineman, Probationary, Appren.Linemat
at Step 1 of Range 20,�effective 1.2/3/68. Mr. Stipe, Prob,,Step 1
Lineman Helper, was No: 1 on the eligibility list for effec.l2/3/68
Apprentice Lineman. (fr.elig.list'
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA; CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECE14BER 23 1968 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Auth.Change
Director of Public Work's for authorization of a;Change Order Order to L.
to Larry Jacoby, contractor, in the amount of $1,372.11 for Jacoby for
Project #471 (construction of miscellaneous alleys). The $1372.11 for
various items listed in the recommendation totalled $1,622.11, Project #471
from which was deducted,$250 for liquidation damages of $50 (constr.of
per day. mist. alleys)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by rRR 1 call to accept the recom-
mendation and authorization/the Change order for $1,372.11.
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The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Improvements
Director of Public Works that improvements be accepted for accepted for
Tract #23528, located at the southeast corner of Sierra Madre Tr.23528(S.E.
and Azusa Avenues. cor.Sierra
Madre & Azusa
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Aves.)
and unanimously carried,to accept the recommendation.
The City Administrator presented a report by the Director of Appv'd recom.
Public Works, as requested by Council, re: objection to the to return
weed abatement charges by Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Nordstrom. $32 to K.D.
Nordstrom re:
It was determined that the cost for clearing both the Nord- error in Weed
strom's and the present:Marchand's Rentals properties was, Abate.Charge
by error, charged to the Nordstroms, and that only 1/3 of
the $48 cost should have been charged to them. The Director
of Public Works recommended that $32, which is two-thirds of
the $48 cost, be returned to the Nordstroms.
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' Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approvethe recom-
mendation under the appropriate procedure.
The City Administrator presented an interim report by interim Renor
Assistant City Engineer Gerlofs of a study of the intersection by Asst.Ci.ty
of Azusa Avenue and Paramount Street traffic movements, sig- Engr. re:
nalization cost, financing, etc., for Council information. intersection
The final report and recommendation from the Director of Azusa Ave. &
Public Works will be available at the 12/16/68 Council meet- Paramount St.
ing. traffic move -
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio ments, etc.
and unanimously carried,to receive and file report.
The City Administrator presented a request from Fred Run- Auth.street
ning, 1560 Azusa & San Gabriel Canyon Road, for street light @1560
light installation in front of his home, as children arriv- Azusa & San
ing home from school activities are afraid to go through Gab.Caryon
this area due to the extreme darkness. Rd.
The City Administrator stated the cost will be approximately
$5.00 per month, with no installation charge, according to
an agreement between the City and Southern California Edison
' Co.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the in-
stallation of a street light as requested, and the City
Administrator to notify Edison Co. of Council action.
The City Administrator presented a request by the Store-
keeper -Buyer to waive formal bidding procedures•for the
purchase of four Transformers for the Light and,Water
Department use, due to health and safety factor plus time
Auth.informal
bids for pur-
chase of 4
Transformers
(over)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 1968 Page 7
element in delivery. Three transformers will be used at for I&W Dept.
VSI to alleviate overloaded condition, and one transformer & issuance of
will be used at the new,Azusa Unified School District build- warrant to
ing which is now being built. The City Administrator re- lowest bidder
quested authorization to accept sealed quotations and the
issuance of a Purchase Order to the lowest bidder.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried�to waive bidding procedures under
1 the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public wel-
fare would be promoted by dispensing with the same.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried'by roll call to accept the specifi-
cations for the foul Transformers, and authorize the City
Administrator to accept sealed quotations for the purchase
thereof and to have Purchase Order issued to the lowest
bidder.
A recommendation was presented from the City Administrator Appt.of R.M.
for the acceptance and confirmation of the appointment of Torrance as
Assistant Fire Chief Robert M. Torrance as Fire Chief, Pro- Fire Chief,
bationary, at Step 3 of Range 47, effective 1/1/69, which Probationary
date coincides with the effective date of the retirement effective
of the present Fire Chief, Marlowe Madison.. Mr. Torrance 1/1/69
was No. 1 on the eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation and appoint Robert M. Torrance as Fire Chief,
effective 1/1/69.
The City Administrator presented a letter of appreciation Ltr.Apprec.
' from Police Officers Molloy and Arce for permission to fr.Fol .
represent the Azusa Police Department at the California Officers
Police Olympics which were held November 2 and 3, 1968, Molloy & Arce
at Newport Beach. re:attendance
@State Pol.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney Olympics-
and
lympicsand unanimously carried.to receive and file letter.
The City Administrator gave a verbal report regarding the Verbal report
matter of,attempting to acquire 28 water services north reacquiring
of Sierra Madre Avenue, currently owned by Glendora Water 28 water sery
Co. He had contacted the City of Glendora and made an No.of Sierra
offer of $300 each for 27 services and $600 for' :the 28th Madre Ave., n
service, to be ratified by the Azusa Council. Mr. Tipton owned by Glen
forwarded the offer to his Council, who would like to dora Water Co
negotiate further. The Glendora Council has appointed (Counc.Calver
two of their members as a negotiating team, and have re- & Decker appt
quested the appointment of two Council members from Azusa to negotiate
to confer with their negotiators in further detail. with 2 Glendo:
Mayor Solem asked Councilmen Calvert and Decker to meet Councilmen)
with two Glendora Councilmen for the purpose of further
negotiations.
' Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Council-
men Calvert and Decker to negotiate with two Glendora
Councilmen re: acquiring 28 water services.
The City Clerk presented a report prepared by Accounting Report pre -
Director Helsley re: history of EDP Division, with a pared by
few pertinent statistics. This report was primarily for Acctg.Dir.
the information of the Council as to the status of the Helsley re:
data.processing program.I EDP status
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 2., 1968 Page 8
Accounting Director Helsley appeared before Council to answer
any questions.
General discussion ensaed. No action taken.
The City- Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full.
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 Resclutic.r 5500.
Res,•
re:Bill
Rees.
The Mayor reminded Council of a meeting on Tuesday, December 2Q41g.l•�r.",°._;:r.
10th3 of the Downtown Study Committee, 7:30 p.m. at the Study
Library Auditorium; also of a meeting of the Azusa Cele- 12/10;;;c
bration Committee on Wednesday, December 11th, 7:30 p.m. at Celeb.''or,.on
the Library Auditorium. 12/11
Moved by Cotuicilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Ad journm-,r:t
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:09 p.m.
Next Resolution #5501
Next Ordinance # D59