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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1969 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 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. John Swift of Edgewood Methodist Invocation 'Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call Calvert, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator Fox - worthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick, Acting Superintendent of Light and Water Gerharz, Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk Klarr There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the Appvl.Min. meeting of January 6, 1969, stand approved as written. 1/6/69 The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office Bids on 5 of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, trucks for 1969, for the purchase of five (5) 1969 trucks for various var.City City Departments, as follows: Depts. I 11(awarded to A Two 2 1969 1/2 -ton Styleside pickups (L&W Dept.) Davies Chev.) B One ( 1 1969 3/4 -ton cab and chassis (I&W Dept.) C One 1 1969 2 -ton dump truck (Park Dept.) D One 1 1969 1 -ton pickup (Fire Dept.) 'Present at the bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy, Director'of Public Works Sandwick and City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids. Net Bid Four bids were submitted as follows: incl. Trade -Ins Bidder Item A Item B Item C Item D & Sales Tax Internatl. $4,434.52 $2,047.89 $5,155.03 No Bid $11,637.44 Harvester Co. (Industry) Davies Chev. 31800.86 11828.38 4,722.66 $2,564.56 12,916.46 (Glendora) Carmenita Ford 4,713.08 2,295.79 5,188.23 No Bid 12,197.12 (Santa Fe Sprgs) E1 Monte Motor 3,867.80 1,998.15 4,627.35 No Bid 10,493.30 (E1 Monte) The City Administrator submitted a memo with the joint recom- mendation of the City Administrator and Director of Public Works, 'recommending that the contract be awarded to Davies Chevrolet, low bidder, and that bid securities be returned to the unsuc- cessful bidders. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the recommendation be accepted to award the bid to Davies Chevrolet, Inc., low bidder on 5 trucks (net total of $12,916.46) and that the bid securities be returned to the unsuccessful bidders after the contract has been signed. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA; CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 2 The Mayor requested that Resolution #5510, adopted on 1/6/69, Pres.of honoring Marlowe R. Madison, recently retired Chief of the Plaque & Azusa Fire Department, be read in full by the City Adminis- Res -#5510 trator, for the benefit of Mr. Madison and the audience. to former Fire Chief The Mayor, on behalf of the Council and the people of Azusa, Madison presented a plaque and a certified copy of Resolution No. 5510 to Mr. Madison, wishing him the best for his re- tirement years. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on on an appeal from denial of a Variance to permit a lot size appeal from of 20,160 sq. ft in lieu of 21,000 sq. ft. minimum lot re- denial of Var quirement in the Freeway Service Zone, on property at 137 E. (Case V -221 - First Street (Planning Commission Resolution No. 766 - Case R.H.Hohman V -22i - R. G. Hohman Enterprises, Inc.), the Mayor declared Enterprises) the hearing open. Granted Var. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- cation of Notice of Public Hearing, published 1/5/69 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and stated that no communications were received except the memo from the Planning Director, in which he stated that the Planning Commission denied this request for a Variance because it was felt no hardship existed; the acquisition of a portion of the property by the State took place prior to the applicant's owning the site; further, that it has been the practice of the Planning Commission to require a minimum site size of 150' x 140' for all new service stations and, since the property is located in the new Freeway Service Zone, the Commission felt it was even more important that the minimum size of 21,000 sq. ft. be ad- hered to. A request that all testimony be given under oath was made by a representative of Mr. Joseph Hernandez. The Mayor declared that it was not necessary for testimony to be given under oath, and no objection to not granting the request was raised by the Council. Mr. R. G. Hohman, 1701 Miracosta Street, Eastview, appeared before Council in favor of the granting of his appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of a requested Variance. Mr. Hohman requested Council's consideration that he had met all of the requirements of the Planning Director and City Building Department, stating that other aspects of the project had been before the Council several times previously, and suggested that if there were further questions he would try to answer them. Mr. Joseph A. Hernandez, real estate broker at 300 E. Foot- hill Blvd., appeared before Council to protest the appeal from the ruling of the Planning Commission,giving the following reasons: 1. Hohman Enterprises consistently refused to conform to Planning Commission development standards. 2. Other companies have voluntarily complied with the minimum of 21,000 sq. ft. 3. An Ordinance now exists, requiring a minimum of 212000 sq. ft. 4. Immediately, Mr. Hohman has requested Council to disregard the Ordinance. 5. The Variance was denied by the Planning Commission by unanimous vote. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 3 6. The denial of th'e Variance will not create a hardship on•R. G. Hohman Enterprises because, at the time they purchased the property, the State of California had already given notice to condemn a portion of the prop- erty. ' 7. Judging from the record, they were aware of the 6' strip being condemned by the State. 8. They were also aware of the conditions required of other oil companies prior to the passing of the Ordinance. The City Attorney advised the Council of the various reasons for the granting of a Variance as set forth in the Municipal Code under Sec. 9231.26 (a). Mr. Hohman stated that they had not been aware of the Ordinance requiring the 21,000 sq'. ft. when they began the purchase of the property, as the Ordinance was not adopted until November, 1968. Their intention :•was to acquire three lots which, at that time, conformed. While the property was being acquired, the State did condemn 61' on the southerly portion of the land. He felt that it;iaould be a hardship to purchase an additional lot to gain back the 61. They will be landscaping three times more than required as it is now. The Richfield station was required to acquire more property because they were considerably short initially, some 7,000 sq. ft. Mr. Hernandez rebutted with the statement that the Planning 'Commission had adopted a set of laws in July of 1968, setting forth the minimum standards for a filling station. Mr. Hohman and his representatives were present at these hearings. Also, 6 Mr. Hohman owned other property in the area which had ' ft. condemned by the State. There being no further written communications received and no one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The Council discussed the question of hardship. Following the discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Variance be granted, as requested, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion was carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert NOES:' Councilmen: Rubio, Solem ABSENT:, Councilmen: None The City Administrator presented the monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Commissions. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the reports. The City Administrator presented a communication from the Police Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven E. Rogers as Police Reserve Officer, effective 1/14/69. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. Monthly Reports Confirm. appt.S.E. Rogers,Pol. Reserve Off. effective 1/14/69 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 203 1969 Page 4 The City Administrator presented a request from Fire Chief Granted Milo Torrance to grant military leave to Fireman James Michelli, Leave to according to Sec. 87 of the Rules and Regulations, for a Fireman J. period beginning 8:00 a.m. on 2/6/69 and ending approxi- Michelli fr. mately on 2/6/71. 2/6/69 to approx. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert 2/6/71 and unanimously carried to grant the request. The Mayor asked that the City Administrator write a letter to Fireman Michelli wishing him well, with a safe and quick return, The City Administrator presented a request from the Acting Req,for Superintendent of Light and Water that Stanley C. Hosford, paid Indus. Working Lineman Foreman, be paid Industrial Injury Leave Injury Lve. due to injury sustained in a fall from a pole on 1/4/69. for S.C. Hosford Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to approve the request. The City Administrator presented the joint report of Rpt.of Spec.- pec:Special SpecialCommittee to select an engineering consultant for Com.,recom. the 1911 Act Assessment District project on Tenth Street H.L.Johnson between Vernon and Todd Avenues, recommending the firm of Eng, (fee Harold L. Johnson and also recommending the firm of Burke, not to exceed Williams and Sorensen for necessary legal services in con- $73450.), & junction with this project. Burke,Williams grant permission to the District to occupy and use the public & Sorensen Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert spec.counsel, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation to for 1911 Act employ the firm of Harold L, Johnson Engineering to provide Assess. Distr. engineering and assessment district services for this Proj.on 10th sessment District project, for an amount not to exceed St.bet.Vernon 7,450. JAS & Todd Aves. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio Req.by and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation to Metalcraft employ the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen as special Prod.Co.for counsel to provide legal services for this Assessment vacation of District for a fee of 2% of construction costs, or an former cul - estimated amount of $1,000, which does not include any de -sac on right-of-way acquisition. McKeever Ave. The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Appvl.plans Director of Public Works for approval of plans and specifi- & specs.Storm cations for Storm Drain Projects by L. A. County Flood Drain Proj, Control District (for one catch basin on Barranca Avenue, by Flood north of Hollyvale Street, and four catch basins on Vin- Control Dist. cent Avenue, north of Newburgh Street), and authorizing the & auth.Dist. District to proceed with construction; further, that Council to proceed; grant permission to the District to occupy and use the public permit Dist, streets to construct, operate, and maintain said install- to occupy & ations. use public streets Moved"by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations of he Director of Public Works. he City Administrator presented a request from Metalcraft tt Req.by Products Co. that City vacate a portion of a former cul-de- Metalcraft sac on McKeever Avenue, and indicating that they would Prod.Co.for straighten the curb with new construction if the City would vacation of vacate that portion of the bulge in the middle of the street former cul - that is no longer needed, with the recommendation from the de -sac on Director of Public Works that this request be forwarded to McKeever Ave. the Planning Commission. (Req.forwarded to P1an.Comm.) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and forward the request to the Planning Commission. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 5 I The City Administrator.presented the resignation of Merlyn R. Resig.Merl. Bauman, Mechanic's Helper, effective 1/16/69, with a recom- R.Bauman mendation from the Director of Public Works that Mr. Bauman's Mechanic's name be placed on the reinstatement list. II Helper, effective Moved by Councilman Gooney; seconded by Councilman Rubio 1/16/69 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Mr. at 1122 N. Bauman with regret and to have his name placedlon the Angeleno Ave. reinstatement list. (referred to The City Administrator presented the resignation of Robert P. Resig.Robt. Gerlofs, Assistant City Engineer, effective 2/28/69, with a P.Gerlofs, recommendation from the Director of Public Works that Mr. Asst.C.Engr., Gerlof's name be placed on the reinstatement list. effective in size. 2/28/69 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Mr. Gerlofs with regret and to have his name placed on the reinstatement list. G The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Recom.to Director of Public Works that Daniel Ryan, Park Maintenance reimburse Man, be reimbursed in the amount of $45 for his eyeglasses D.Ryan,Park which were destroyed during the course of his work activities. Maint.Man, $45 for Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and eyeglasses unanimously carried by roll call to accept the.recommendation. The City Administrator requested confirmation of the appoint- Conf.appt. ment of Irene C. Gilbertson, No. 1 on the eligibility list, Irene C. as Assistant Director of Civil Defense, probationary, Gilbertson, effective 1/21/69. Asst.Dir.of C.D.,effect. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Council�an Decker 1/21/69 and unanimously carried to confirm the appointient. The City Administrator presented a letter from�Edward R. Req,by Seidner submitting a request to purchase the portion of E.Seidner City -owned land at the rear of his property located at to purchase 1122 North Angeleno Avenue. City land @rear of The City Administrator submitted a memo regarding Mr. Seidner's his property request, in which he reported that he had contacted the at 1122 N. Acting Superintendent of Light and Water to review the Angeleno Ave. status of the property and future need of the well, two (referred to pump houses, and reservoir on the premises, which are Act.Supt. being used only for storage of materials. Mr. Foxworthy I&W for recom also recommended that Council consider how to dispose of the entire parcel of City -owned land, which is 60' x 389.14' in size. Edward R. Seidner, 1122 North Angeleno Avenue, appeared before Council, stating he had talked with the other owners of property abutting the City -owned land and they indicated to him that they, also, would like to purchase additional property from the City. ; f The City Attorney stated there is no guarantee`ithat Mr. Seidner or his neighbors would get the property, as it would go to the highest offer. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and refer the matter to Mr. Hugh Gerharz, Acting Superintendent of Light and Water, for his study and recommendation to Council. The City Administrator presented a letter from the San Req.by SGV Gabriel Valley Symphony Association, requesting financial Symphony Assn assistnace by the City for the 1968-69 season. Mr. for financial Thomas, Vice -President of Finance, San Gabriel Valley support for Symphony Association, being somewhat unfamiliar with the 1968-69 usual procedure, was a little late in sending in his re- quest, and three concerts have been given so far, one AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 203 1969 Page 6 having been held at Citrus College. Inasmuch as four more concerts are to be given, the City Administrator asked if Council would authorize the preparation of an Agreement between the City and the Association, which would provide that the sum of $200 be paid to the Association, under the same terms and conditions as in other years; this amount has been approved in the current Budget. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to grant the request, and authorize the preparation and execution of an agreement contributing $200 to the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association with the same conditions as in prior years. The City Administrator gave a verbal report regarding the Re:Elig. eligibility list for the position of Director of Utilities, List for two names having been certified. Dir. of Utilities After discussion, Council proposed interviewing the No. 1 person on the certified eligibility list at an adjourned meeting. The City Administrator and Director of Public Works were C.Admin.& excused from the meeting at 8:55 p.m., due to the necessity Dir.of P.W. of being present to supervise activities in the flooded excused at portion of the City. 8:55 p.m. Councilman Rubio read in full the Minutes of the Downtown Min.of Study Committee meeting, held in the Library Auditorium on Downtown 1/15/69, re: new Neighborhood Development Program as outlined Study Com. by Mr. Slattery, a representative of HUD, with recommen- mtg.of to Council that they take the necessary steps in 1/15/69 'dations applying to HUD for participation in this Urban Renewal Program for the central business district of the City, (suggest outlining the area for'the•initial project and the first adj.Cncl. area to be renewed within the broader project area. mtg.,2/10, with rep.of After discussion,it was HUD) Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to acknowledge receipt of the Minutes. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that an informative meeting be set up with Mr. Slattery sometime after the 2/3/69 Council meeting, as an adjourned Council meeting, and that the Planning Director make arrangements with Mr. Slattery; The proposed date for the adjourned meeting is Monday, 2/10/69. The memo from the City Attorney, concerning the requirements Memo re: regarding Police Department Vacations, was again submitted P.D. to Council, having been tabled from the 1,6/69 Council meeting, Vacations awaiting a report from the Personnel Board. (to remain tabled) As no action was taken at the 1/14/69 Personnel Board meeting, and the matter of vacation pay for safety members will be further considered by the Board at a later date, it was Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that, the item remain tabled. The City Clerk presented a request by Retarded Children's Req.by Association of San Gabriel Valley for permission to sell Retarded tickets through local business establishments for a fund- Children's raising movie at the Pasadena Hastings Theatre on 2/1/69. Assn.to sell tickets Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker for fund - to grant the request. raising movie (con't on next page) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 7 @Pasadena Hastings Theatre, 2/1/69 A memo was submitted by the City Clerk, requesting the grant- Req.Indus. ing of Industrial Injury Leave for Dorothy Roehrich, Secre- Injury Lve. 'tary-Steno, from 12/23/68 to 1/10/69, with five days' for Dorothy vacation for 1968 to be carried over to 1969, as the injury Roehrich occurred the day before she was to take her final 5 days of with 5 days vacation time. vacation to be carried Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert over from and unanimously carried that the request be granted. 1968 to 1969 The City Clerk presented a letter, City Manager's Report Req.support re: County -City contract services, and Resolution urging by City of study and legislation on County services, received from the Burbank for City of Burbank, who request support of this tax reform support & by making a similar study. Res. re: County -City After discussion, it was contract services Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this matter to the City Administrator and City Attorney for report back to Council; also, to contact League of California Cities, with report to Council. The City Clerk presented a communication from Dr. Gause Commun.from Covington, expressing his desire to grant $1,000 to the Dr.G.Covington City and requesting suggestions for its use and a proper req, sugges- designation for a future bequest in his will. tions for use of his contrib, Prior to City Administrator Foxworthy leaving the Council to City, meeting, he stated he had met with Dr. Covington, who presented a check for $1,000. to the City. The City Admin- istrator recommended to Council that a fund be established for the use of these moneys and, in acknowledgement of the money received and in anticipation of the moneys Dr. Coving- ton plans to contribute, that a plaque of appreciation be presented to him. After discussion of suggestions for use of these contributions, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer matter to the City Beautifi- cation Committee and Park and Recreation Commission for recommendations to Council re: contributions. The City Clerk presented three claims for damages by Peter 3 Claims by Munck, Erik Munck and Carol Munck, respectively, for personal Peter Munck, injury due to alleged negligent construction, supervision, et al., re: and maintenance of a public street (Encanto Parkway), on pers.injury 12/22/68 at 3:30 a.m., submitted by their attorney, Leonard H. on 12/22/68 Pomerantz. on Encanto Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Parkway and unanimously carried to deny the claims and refer them to the City's insurance carrier. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of a ABC Notice new application for On -Sale Beer (Food) License by Norma J. (Norma's - Crouch, for premises at 708 N. Azusa Avenue (Norma's). 708 N.Azusa Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Ave.) and unanimously carried to file the notice. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 8 The City Clerk presented a Resolution, transferring $3,000 Res.#5522 from the General Fund to the Accumulated Sick Leave Fund, trans.$3,000 which had been approved at the time of the adoption of the fran Genl.Fund current budget. to Accum.Sick Lve.Fund Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE FUND. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried thatfurther 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 5522. A memo was submitted by the City Clerk, requesting that Appropriate $2,716.50 be appropriated from the General Fund Unappropri- $2,716.50 ated Surplus and placed in the Personnel Contract Services from Genl. Account (#5080.260) for cost of back x-rays of safety Fund Unappro. members, which required examination was approved by Council Surplus to after the current budget was adopted. Personnel Contr.Serv. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker Acct.for and unanimously carried to approve request. back x-rays ' of safety mbrs. The City Clerk presented a communication -from the Chamber Req.from of Commerce, requesting space in the old Police Department Ch.of Com. building, after itis vacated, due to their need for larger for space in quarters. bldg. to be vacated by Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker P.D. and unanimously carried that the City Clerk direct a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, advising that no decision has been made regarding this site and all requests will be equally considered at a future date. The City Clerk presented a request fromthe Board of Super- Res -#5523 visors of San Bernardino County for the adoption of a encouraging Resolution encouraging TWA, Continental, Northwest, and 4 Airlines Western Airlines to originate flights out of Ontario Inter- to originate national Airport. flights from A Resolution was presented, re: origination of flights from Ontario Airpt. Ontario International Airport. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO ORIGINATION OF FLIGHTS FROM ONTARIO INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio 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 5523. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 203 1969 The City Clerk presented a letter from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, requesting support to urge retention of Naval Undersea Warfare Center on East Foothill Blvd, in Pasadena. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file communication. 'The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing a balance of $1,219,788.95 as of December 31, 1968. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent status for 8 employees. Page 9 Req.by Pasa, Ch.of Com.to urge retention of Naval Under, sea Warfare Center,Pasaden Treas.Finan, Statement Step Raises Name Effective Caroline Kirsch Steno -Clerk Perm.Status, Step 2 2/20/69 Robert Elliott Fireman to Step 3 2/22/69 Raymond Perry Fire Engineer to Step 5 2/11/69• Tommy Talbott Fire Captain to Step 4 2/8/69 Richard Perkins Lineman Perm.Status, Step 5 2/6/69 Rosanne Burian Steno -Clerk to Step 4 2/8/69 Shirley Patmore Police Clerk to Step 3 2/7/69 Myron Emerson Sr.Maint.Man to Step 3 2/8/69 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried to accept recommendations. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recom- mending approval of Salary Range 39A for Battalion Chief position, and revising position specifications for Battalion Chief to include "may be assigned to direct the operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau" as, with three persons in this classification, it will be necessary to'assign these duties to one person at a time. The City Attorney suggested two additional amendments: (1) to omit the first sentence under "Organization Relationships", namely, "Battalion Chief is a one -position class"; (2) add to same paragraph, "May serve as Acting Fire Chief by desig- nation." Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of salary Range 39A and revised specifications as amended. A further communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of revisions in position specifications for Meter Reader -Maintenance Man. Since the maintenance por- tion of the meter reading classification is now obsolete and is being covered by Water Maintenance Men in the Water Depart- ment, the Personnel Board suggested thatthis position just covers meter reading, to be classified as 'Meter Reader", The second revision recommended by the Board was the elimi- nation of six months experience in meter reading, to be replaced with "ability to perform simple mathematical calcu- lations." Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve recommendations. Pers.Bd. recomm.re: salary of Bat.Chief & revision of job specs. Pers.Bd. recom.re: revisions in specs. for Meter Reader A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recom- Pers.Bd. mending revision of Section 55 of the Rules and Regulations recom.re: concerning the weighting of tests in Civil Service examinations.revision of Instead of using test weights for examinations of 60% for R&R as to written and 40% for oral interviews, when no other examinations weighting of (continued) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Page 10 are given, the Board recommended that weights of 50% and tests in 50%, respectively, be assigned to the written and oral C.S.exams examinations when no other examinations are given, and that the Rules and Regulations be revised accordingly. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker 'and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board to revise Section 55 of the Rules & Regulations, as requested. A further communication was received from the Personnel Pers.Bd. Board, recommending revision of Section 60, paragraph 1, recom. of Rules & Regulations concerning release of test scores and revision of certification of eligibility lists. The Board recommended R & R re: that written scores are not to be released until after release of oral interviews have been held and the list certified; that test scores a period of 72 hours shall elapse before certification of & certif.of the eligibility list becomes effective, during which time elig. lists the examination papers may be inspected by the applicant, M.C. re: Trailer provided written application to inspect the paper has been Camps made; and that the certification will be null and void in M.C. re: the event that errors are found which would change the order Purchasing of names placed on the eligibility list. Procedure It was pointed out by the City Attorney that if the recom- mendation to revise Section 60 is approved by Council they should request that Section 61 (Error in Grading] be eliminated. Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and amend Section 60, and delete Section 61, of the Rules & Regulations. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.961 . amending the Municipal Code by repealing Sections 5100 thru repealing 5100.241inclusive, 5100.26 and 5100.27, of Chapter 1 of Chap.l of Article V, re: Trailer Camps. Art.V of Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: M.C. re: Trailer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Camps AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 1 M.C. re: OF ARTICLE V THEREOF. Purchasing Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 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 Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 961. 'ABSENT: An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st rdg. amending Section 2606 of the Municipal Code because of an Ord.amend. existing typographical error, and Section 2610 of the Sec.26o6 & Municipal Code to increase the minimum amount to $2,500 2610 of for purchases under which open market formal bidding pro- M.C. re: cedure is required, in order to conform to the'Government Purchasing Code. Procedure Councilman Calvert offered for first introductory reading an Ordinance entitled: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Paw 11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING PROCEDURE. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st rdg. repealing Sections 3130 through 3134, inclusive, of the Ord.repeal- Municipal Code, which purport to regulate burning of rubbish ing Secs. and other materials in order to conform with the regulations 3130 thru set up by the Air Pollution Control Districts. 3134 of M.C. re: Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading burning of an Ordinance entitled: rubbish, refuse & AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA other AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEAL OF CERTAIN material CONDITIONS THEREOF RELATING TO THE BURNING OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND OTHER MATERIAL. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st rdg. repealing Sections 3100 through 3100.31, inclusive, of the Ord.repeal. Municipal Code, which purport to regulate the discipline Secs -3100 and operation of the Fire Department, and which are com- thru 3100.31 pletly superseded and rendered obsolete by the Civil Service re:regulating ' Ordinance. discipline & operation Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading of Fire Dept. an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEAL OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, denying an application for a Res -#5524 Variance (Case V-222 - David E. Fisher). denying Var. (V-222 - Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: D. E. Fisher) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE (V-222 - David E. Fisher). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5524. The City Attorney presented his report on abandoned Service C.Atty.Rpt. Stations, and advised that two other Service Stations have on Abandoned gone out of business since this report was prepared. Serv.Stations No action taken by Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Councilman Decker presented a Resolution endorsing passage of the Tax Continuance Proposal of the Azusa Unified School Dis- trict at the 2/4/69 election, and read the Resolution in full. Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENDORSING PASSAGE OF THE TAX CONTINUANCE PROPOSAL OF THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 5525. Mr. Joseph A. Hernandez distributed to Council copies of his affidavit and one by his son, Joseph A. Hernandez, Jr. regarding his meeting with representatives of R. G. Hohman Enterprises, Inc., and requested that Council reconsider their previous action on the appeal from the denial of a Variance (Case V-221). The City Attorney stated that, in general, Council may re- consider its action at the same meeting, and the action of Council becomes final when the Resolution is adopted at the next regular meeting. The City Attorney further stated that the public hearing was closed, however, and if Council changed its previous action without giving the applicant a chance rebuttal, they may be subject to litigation. ,for Council took no action to reconsider. The Mayor informed Council he had received an invitation from Cable Commuter Airlines to attend special ceremonies celebrating Jet Commuter Service between L.A. and E1 Monte, to be held at the E1 Monte Airport, Thursday, 1/30/69, at 9:30 a.m., with a reception at the Santa Fe Inn in E1 Monte on the same day from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 P.M. The Mayor also informed Council of the meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee on Thursday, 1/23/69, at Claremont Inn, with dinner at $4.50 each. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried by roll call that any Councilman may attend the meeting, with accountable expenses. The City Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City, and read the Resolution in full. Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: 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 Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and a- dopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5526. Page 12 Res -#5525 endorsing passage of tax contin- uance pro- posal of Az. Unified Sch. Dist. Affts.pres. by Jos. A. Hernandez re: Case V-221 (R.G. Hohman) Invit.fr. Cable Commuter Airlines re: spec.cerem., Jet Commuter Serv.@E1 Monte Airport 1/30/69 ESGVPC mtg. 1/23/69 at Claremont Inn (dinner $4.50) Res.#5526 Bills & Reqs. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, 1/24/69, at 12:00 Noon, at the Cornhusker Restaurant, 975 West Foothill Blvd., in Azusa. Time of adjournment: 1 10:31 p.m. Next Resolution #5527 Next Ordinance # 962 / Dalt r Page 13 Adj.to 1/24/69 @Noon @ Cornhusker's 975 W.Foot- hill Blvd., Azusa