HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 3, 1969 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969
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 to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Charles R. Stackhouse of the
Foothill Park Baptist Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney,
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Attorney
Terzian, Planning Director Smith, Director
of Public Works Sandwick, Acting Superin-
tendent of Light and Water Gerharz, Police
Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, City
Clerk Klarr.
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the
regular meeting of January 20, 1969, and the adjourned meet-
ing of January 24, 1969, stand approved as written.
A plaque was presented by the Mayor on behalf of the City
Council and the Citizens,of the Community to Dr. Gause
Covington in grateful recognition of his gifts to the City
for its beauty and progress.
After the presentation of the plaque, the City Adminis-
trator informed the Council that Dr. Covington had given
a further check for $1,000 to the City for use related to
the flood disaster. The City Administrator turned the
check over to the City Clerk for receipt by the City.
'The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public hear-
ing on an appeal from action of the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 769 (Case C-86), granting a conditional use
permit to Atlantic -Richfield 011 Co., to permit ,the remodel-
ing and increase in site size of an existing automobile
service station, on property at 303 E. Foothill Blvd., the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Public Hearing, published January
22, 1969, in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic, and stated
that no communications were received except the memo from
the Planning Director, in which he stated that the Plan-
ning Commission has been striving to eliminate old, un-
sightly buildings, and upgrade the existing stations which
do not meet present minimum standards; h; further noted
that the appellant, Mrs. Margaret E: Fountain, owns the
non -conforming parcel in the area which is zoned commer-
cially.
Mrs. Margaret E. Fountain, 335 E. Foothill Blvd,, appeared
before Council in favor of the appeal, stating that she
understood that her property was commercial, that she was
being"boxed in" with the taco stand to the east and the
'expanded area of the service station to the west, leaving
her fifty -foot lot to remain. She further stated that she
had been holding her property for commercial sale and had
not been approached by Atlantic -Richfield for its purchase.
Mr. Adran Khativ, 625 S. Euclid, Anaheim, representing
Atlantic -Richfield, spoke in opposition to the appeal. He
presented a copy of the plot plan for the site and a photo-
graph of a similar station to indicate the appearance of
the remodeled station. He stated that the plan Galled for
erecting a block wall around the station to prevent lights
7:30 p.m.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
1/2o/69
1/24/69
Pres. of
Plaque to
Dr. G.
Covington
Check rcvd.
for flood
relief from
Dr. Gause
Covington
Pub.Hrg.on
appeal from
grntng. of
Cond.Use Perm.
(Case C-86 -
Atlantic
Richfield) by
M. Fountain
Appeal denied
P.C. Decision
Upheld
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 2
and other nusiances from disturbing the neighbors, even
though this was not required in this zone. He further
indicated that the lot size would be 150' by 1501.
Mr. Kenneth Whitely, 1786 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim,
real estate representative for Atlantic -Richfield in-
formed the Council that Atlantic -Richfield has a long-
term lease on the properties as well as having been in
that same location over 25 years.
'There being no further written communications received
and no one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it
was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that the appeal be
denied and the action of the Planning Commission grant-
ing the conditional use permit be upheld.
Pursuant to a prior decision of the Council to authorize
PERS Contract
an actuarial study for retirement of safety members at
Appvd, for
age 50, after 20 years service, a contract from the Public
Actuarial
Employees Retirement System was presented, authorizing
Study for
this actuarial study. The cost of the study would be a
safety memb.
fee of $50, plus fifty cents for each active and inactive
retirement
safety member. The Police and Fire Association, who had
at age 50
initiated the request for this actuarial study, had in-
dicated that they would reimburse the City for the cost
of the study.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the contract be
approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same.
A request was presented from the San Gabriel Valley YMCA, Req.from
located in Covina and serving the Azusa area, for per- SGV YMCA to
mission to solicit door-to-door within the City of Azusa solicit for
for membership and contributions from February 22, 1969 membership &
through March 1, 1969• contrib.
2/22-3/1/69
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert (granted)
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
A request was presented to Council from the City of Monterey Res.#5528
Park for support of their Resolution urging the Board of Urging SGV
Directors of the SGV Municipal Nater District to defer MWD to defer
submission of a proposed 14 million dollar bond issue. submission
of 14 million
Councilman Calvert requested that a letter, with a graph dollar bond
and proposed resolution, which he had prepared and sub- issue
mitted to Council, be read in full for the record. The
City Clerk read the letter in full as follows:
February 3, 1969
' Azusa City Council
City Hall
Azusa, California 91702
To My Fellow Councilmen:
The following is a review of a few of the "pros"
and "cons" as to whether or not the San Gabriel
Valley Municipal Water District should purchase
supplemental water fromthe State water project, i.e.
"go -it -alone", or endeavor to annex to the Metro-
politan Water District of Southern California,
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 3
The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Board of Directors consists of five men:
1. Mr. Donald Clark, Azusa
2. Mr. Perry Brown, Sierra Madre
3. Mr. Myron Johnson, Monterey Park
4. Mr. Boyd Kern, Alhambra
5. Mr. William Whiteside, Portions of Alhambra
and Monterey Park.
' At a regular meeting of this Board, which I attended,
held on January 8, 1969 these men voted 3 to 2
(Clark and Kern) against the "go -it -alone" plan.
Had only one other man voted in favor of this plan
our citizens would have been faced with a vote on a
$14,000,000.00 Bond issue. If passed, these funds
will be used to construct a pipeline from the Devil
Canyon Connector (north of San Bernardino) to the
San Gabriel River. The tax burden on our citizens
will be of considerable magnitude and it is impera-
tive that we, as a City Council, take action in this
matter.
Some of the reasons why I oppose the State Plan are
as follows:
1. MOST IMPORTANT- The property tax rate will
be higher� if we "go -it -alone" via the State
Water o tract (Perliter and Ingalsbe's
Report to the District indicatEs this -
Figure 3).
2. The Metropolitan Water District has agreed
to assume the State Contract and will re-
imburse the District for payments, plus
interest, made to the State.
3. Using a cost per acre foot to determine
future total costs of one plan versus the
other is questionable because no one can
accurately foretell what the price of water
will be ten, twenty or thirty years from now.
4. Under the present plan for adjudication, the
City of Azusa's prescriptive pump rights,
including the Agricultural Water Company's
rights (both surface and pump) exceed the
City's annual demand for water. Therefore,
the need for supplemental water in the
foreseeable future for the City of Azusa
appears to be overestimated.
5. Sewage presently flowing to the ocean from
the San Gabriel Valley is in excess of
70,000 acre feet per year. This should be,
and will be, reclaimed and the effluent
spread and returned to the basin. This will
reduce the need for supplemental water.
Also, this is by far our cheapest source
of water compared to any imported supply.
Because of these reasons, and many others too numerous
to mention, I urge you to vote AGAINST the "go -it -alone"
or State Plan.
I am very much in favor of the District asking our
citizens to vote for annexation to the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern Californin
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 4
-continued-
Azusa City Council
because, in my opinion, it is unfortunate that all
of Southern California is not a part of this Dis-
trict, since we all benefit from what it is doing
and has done, Also, as there now appears to be only
the two choices stated above we should endeavor to
annex to the Metropolitan Water District. —
The City Council of Alhambra voted unanimously in
favor of the State Plan.
The City Council of Monterey Park voted unanimously
against the State Plan.
Most Sincerely,
s/ Ira, R. Calvert
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the
Council that they favored the Monterey Park Resolution.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO DEFER SUBMISSION OF A PRO-
POSED 14 MILLION DOLLAR BOND ISSUE.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney,
'and unanimously carried by roll call 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 5528.
Specifications for the application of the Payroll System to Specs for
data processing were presented from the Accounting Director Payroll
for Council information. application
on EDP
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney, (tabled to
and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled until 2/17/69)
the February 17, 1969, meeting of the Council.
The City Clerk submitted a report on the status of Data Status
Processing. He indicated the need to establish a position Report on
of Key Punch Operator to meet the work load resulting EDP
from the termination of the present temporary employee
at the end of her 90 -day period.
Upon the suggestion of the City Attorney, it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to appoint Doris Moore to the
special task of aiding in the establishment of the Data
Processing System by key punching as a limited term appoint-
ment, Range 6, Step 13 effective February 5, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be re-
quested to establish the position of Key Punch Operator.
Limited Term
Appt. of
Doris Moore
to EDP at
Range 6,
Step 1 for
key punch
effec.
2/5/69
Req.P.B.to
est.pos.of
Key Punch Opr.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 5
A letter from Antonio Martinez was submitted to Council, Lttr.from
requesting that Council reconsider their action in accepting A.Martinez
his resignation from the Police Department, and asking that asking for
his resignation be withdrawn. withdrawal
of his resig.
Upon the request of the Mayor it was the feeling of Council (Exec.Sess.)
that this matter, as it was a personnel matter, be con-
sidered later in the meeting during executive session.
The time of 8:00 P.M. having arrived and being the hour Pub.Hrg.on
'set for a Public Hearing on the adoption of the L. A. adopt.of
County Health Code by reference, with some amendments by L.A.County
the City of Azusa, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Health Code
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of the Proof of
Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing, published
in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on January 15 and
January 22, 1969, and stated that there had been received
a communication from the L. A. County Health Officer,
Dr. G. Heidbreder, recommending the adoption of this Health
Code.
There being no further written communication received and
no one in the audience wishing to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
The City Attorney summarized for Council the contents of
the proposed Ordinance adopting the County Health Code,
and summarized the action needed to be taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending the Municipal Code to adopt the County Public
Health Code.
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance
Ord.#962
entitled:
adopting
L.A.County,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Health Code
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE "PUBLIC
HEALTH CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", THE SAME BE-
ING ORDINANCE NO. 7583, OF SAID COUNTY, AS AMENDED TO
DECEMBER 313 1967.
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 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
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 962.
The following items were presented to Council for informs- P.C.Info.
'tion: Items: Planning Commission Resolution No. 770, in memory of Res -770 re:
Gerard G. Paquet, acknowledging his devoted service to the G.Paquet in
City, as a member and chairman of'the Planning Commission. Memory
Planning Commission Resolution No. 771, declaring its Res.771 re:
intention to initiate and initiating hearings on an amend- Signs in
ment of Article IX, Chapter 2, (the Zoning Chapter),of the F. S. Zone
Azusa Municipal Code, relating to signs in the F. S. Zone
(Section 9221.20) and signs along the Freeway (Sec. 9230.71),
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 6
Planning Commission Resolution No. 772, commending the P.C.Res.772
Public Works Department for the excellent service rendered Commending
the City during the recent floods. City Forces
A communication was presented from the Planning Director Mtg. with
informing the Council that the original intention to W. Slattery
have a meeting of the Council with Mr. Walter Slattery, of HUD pro -
Urban Development Coordinator, on February 10, 1969, would posed for
be impossible for Mr. Slattery to attend, and suggesting 2/26/69
the date of February 26, 1969, as a time when he would be
available.
By consensus the Council proposed to adjourn the February
17, 1969, meeting to the date of February 26, 1969, for
a meeting with Mr. Slattery.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Rpt, from
Commission on the "Placentia Plan", which urged including P&R Comm.
a high school student on the Park and Recreation Commission. re: Placen-
It was felt by the Commission that adequate lines of tia Plan
communications now exist in Azusa between the Youth and (filed)
the Recreation Commission, and, therefore, no action was
taken by the Commission.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the report be received and
filed.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#963
which would amend Sections 2606 and 2610 of the Municipal re:purch.
Code relating to purchasing, by correcting a typographical procedures
error, and by increasing the maximum amount allowed for setting
purchases without formal bidding from $2,000 to $2,500. $2,500 limit
for open
'Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance market
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING
PROCEDURE.
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 Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 963.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#964
which would repeal Part 3 of Article III of the Municipal repealing
Code, Sections 3130 through 3134, regarding theturning of Sec. 3130 -
rubbish. It was the opinion of the City Attorney, it, 3134 of
consultation with the Fire Chief, that this part of the M.C.re:
Code was out-of-date and ,& by the A.P.C.D. regu- burning of
'lations. ,VY�A-r4�rubbish
Councilman Calvert offered for adoptiontheOrdinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEAL OF CERTAIN
CONDITIONS THEREOF RELATING TO THE BURNING OF RUBBISH,
REFUSE AND OTHER MATERIAL.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 964.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#965
which would repeal Sections 3100 through 3100.31 of the repealing
Municipal Code, which relates to the operation of the Fire Sec -3100 -
Department. This section is, in the opinion of the City 3100.31 AMC
Attorney in consultation with the Fire Chief, out-of-date re:Fire Dpt.
and superseded by the Civil Service Ordinance of the City. Regulations
Councilman Calvert offered the Ordinance for adoption
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 Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:.None and numbered Ordinance 965.
A Resolution was presented upon prior' direction of the Res -#5529
Council which amended the Civil Service Rules and Regu- Amend.R&R
lations (Sections 55 and 60) and deleted Section 61, Sec. 55 &
regarding the weighting of test scores, the publication 60 Delete
of test results, and the effect of determining an error 61 re:test
in scoring upon the certification of an eligibility list. scoring
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO RECRUITMENT.
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 5529•
A Resolution was presented for adoption, establishing Res -#5530
three positions of Battalion Chief within the complement estab. 3
of the Fire Department at salary range 39A, and deleting positions
the positions of Assistant Fire Chief, and Ass stant Fire of Battalion
Chief (Part Time), to be effective -1/£67`69. -2/3/6;? Chief in Fire
De t.effec.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: 3 9/69 0/19
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
THERETO EFFECTIVE, . a e.1� 3,
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 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 5530.
A Resolution was presented for adoption, changing the Res. #5531
classification of Meter Reader -Maintenance Man to Meter re:change in
Reader, with certain changes in qualifications for the qualifications
position. for Meter
Reader
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFI-
CATION SCHEDULES FOR METER READER -MAINTENANCE MAN AND
AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED THERETO.
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 5531.
A Resolution was presented for adoption, declaring the Res -#5532
findings of the City Council with regard to the appeal grtg.Var.
from a denial by the Planning Commission for a Variance (Case V -221 -
(Case V-221, R. G. Hohman Enterprises) and granting the R. G.Hohman)
Variance for erecting an Automobile Service Station with
less than the minimum required square footage.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE (V-221 - R. G. Hohman Enterprises).
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 adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5532.
A Resolution was presented for adoption which would employ Res -#5533
the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen as special counsel employ Counsel
for performing the necessary legal services in connection for 1911 Assess.
with the proceedings to initiate and form an assessment Dist.(10th St.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 9
district under the 1911 Act for the Tenth Street Improvement
District.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EMPLOYING SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE TENTH STREET IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT.
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 5533.
The City Attorney advised the Council that he had infor- PUC
mation pertaining to the possible litigation before the litigation
Public Utilities Commission relating to the Cerritos Avenue re:Cerritos
crossing, and requested that this matter be taken up in Ave.over-
executive session. crossing
(exec.sess.)
The City Attorney further stated that he had information Condem.
regarding the condemnation proceedings in effect on Proc.re:
certain property on Gladstone Street, which he would Gladstone
also discuss in executive session. property
(exec.sess.)
The City Administrator presented the resignation of Carlos
Resig.
Murietta as probationary Police Officer, effective January
C.Murrietta
173 1969, and recommended its acceptance by the Council.
Police Off.
1/17/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted.
The recommendation of the Chief of Police for the appointment
Appt.R.R.
Of . Richard Robert Allen as Police Reserve Officer,
Allen
effective January 23, 1969, was presented to the Council.
Pol.
Reserve Off.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
1/23/69
and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed.
The termination of Richard Robert Allen as Police Reserve
Term.R.R.
Officer was submitted to Council, effective January 29,
Allen
1969, in order that he could be appointed probationary
Pol.Res.
Police Officer.
Officer
1/29/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the termination be confirmed.
The appointment of Richard Robert Allen as Probationary
Appt.R.R.
Police Officer at Range 25A, Step 2, effective January 29,
Allen
1969, was submitted to Council for confirmation.
Pol.Officer
Prob.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
1/29/69
and unanimously carried that the appointment be�confirmed.
A communication was presented from the Fire Chief contain- Appt.Batt.
ing the following three recommendations: Chief
J.B.Little-
It was recommended that Captain John B. Littlefield, Captain field,J.W.
James W. Redfern, and Captain Clarence A. Schad be appointed Redfern,C.A.
to the positions of Battalion Chief, probationary, with Schad 2/4/69
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969
salary to be from Range 35A, Step 5, to Range 39A, Step 4,
effective Febxwary 4, 1969
Moved by Councilman Calvert,
and unanimously carried that
Chief be approved.
seconded by Councilman Cooney
the appointments to Battalion
.Secondly, it was recommended that Fire Engineer Larry Booze
be appointed to the position of Captain, probationary, with
'salary to be from Range 29A Step 5, to Range 35A, Step 3,
effective February 4, 1969. This appointment will fill the
vacancy in the Fire Prevention Bureau created by the pro-
motion of Captain Littlefield.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the appointment of Fire
Engineer Booze to Fire Captain be approved
Thirdly, it was recommended that Fireman Robert L. Billings-
ley be appointed to Engineer, probationary, with salary to
be from Range 25A, Step 5, to Range 29A, Step 4, effective
February 4, 1969. This will fill the vacancy created by
the promotion of Engineer Booze.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the appointment of Fireman
Billingsley to Fire Engineer be approved.
A communication was presented from the Director of Public
Works, urging that further consideration be given to the
construction of a temporary debris basin at Beatty Canyon,
to prevent further mud slides: It was recommended that
the Council adopt a Resolution which would provide the
,following-
1.
That the City of Azusa obtain right-of-way
to construct the debris control structure
on the land of the Lark Ellen Home for Boys.
24 That the City of Azusa operate and maintain
the debris control structure.'
3. That the City of Azusa will indemnify and
hold harmless the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District from any claims or suits
for damages attributable to the existence
of the temporary structure.
After discussion, Councilman Decker offered the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
TAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE FOR THE CON-
ieTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EMERGENCY
DtBRIS BASIN IN BEATTY CANYON.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
tbDe
waived.
oved 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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5534.
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Appt.of
L.Booze to
Fire Capt.
2/4/6.9
Appt.of
R. L.
Billingsley
to Fire
2%4+%69
Res -#5534
re:Temp.
Debris Basin
Beatty Canyon
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to negotiate
with Lark Ellen Home for Boys, to obtain the necessary
right-of-way, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works submitted a memo regarding the
installation of signals north of Mauna Loa Avenue on Citrus
Avenue. At the time of the original proposal, the cost was
estimated at less than $2,500. After receiving quotations,
was found that the cost would more closely approximate
$4,000. It was, therefore, recommended that the Council
approve the plans and specifications for signalizing this
crosswalk, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman,Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that the plans and
specifications be approved, and the City Clerk authorized
to advertise for bids.
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Mayor auth.
to negotiate
with Lark
Ellen Home
for Boys
Apprvl.of
specs &
auth.to Adv.
it for Bids for
Signals
Citrus Ave.
N. of Mauna
Loa Ave.
The Director of Public Works reported that before con-
struction can proceed on Sierra Madre Avenue from San
Gabriel Canyon Road to the top of the hill, it will be
necessary to relocate a portion of a 20" water main belong-
ing to the City of Glendora. A utilities agreement was
prepared by the City Attorney of Azusa and has been executed
by the City of Glendora. It was recommended that the Council
approve the utilities agreement and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the agreement
,be approved and authorization given that it be executed.
The City Administrator recommended the appointment of Mr.
Hal Emmett Marron as Director of Utilities, probationary,
Range 54, Step 4 01,541; effective upon successful com-
pletion of his physical examination.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the appointment be confirmed.
After some discussion, it was felt that this matter should
be discussed in executive session. Councilman Calvert
withdrew his motion, and'Councilman Cooney withdrew his
seconding of the motion.'
A request was presented for the construction of a "runway"
for the Miss Azusa Pageant extending outwardly from the
stage in the Auditorium. It was estimated that the total
cost, including materials and labor, would be around $500.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be
granted, and that the cost be charged to the Building
Maintenance budget.
,The City Administrator reported on the study of the City
of Burbank's communication regarding unjust taxes to cities
and their people by the Los Angeles County, for County
duplication of municipal services.
He reported that the League of California Cities, Los
Angeles County Division,'has set up a committee to study
this problem, and that the League has urged the State
Legislature to set up a similar committee to study this
problem throughout the State.
Apprvl.
Util.Agmt.
re:•water
main on
Sierra Madre
(Glendora)
Recom.H.E.
Marron as
Dir, of
Util.
(exec.sess.)
Auth.for
Constr.of
"runway"on
stage for
Miss Azusa
Pageant
Rpt. on
Burbank
study on
unjust
County
taxation
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 12
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a Resolution regarding this matter.
A letter was presented from the Ray Geophysical Division of Perm.req.
Mandrel Industries, Inc., requesting permission to conduct a by Ray
Vibroseis survey in the City of Azusa between February 10 Geophys.for
and April 10, 1969. Vibroseis
survey
After discussion, it was (denied)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried.that permission be denied, due to
previous experiences and citizen response Felt by the
Council.
A letter from theAzusa High School Band Boosters was pre- Auth.for
sented, informing Council of a fund-raising concert to be Mayor to
held in the Citrus College Auditorium,Thursday, February purchase
20, at 8:00 p.m., for which tickets are being sold at $1.00 16 tickets
each. The Council was urged to attend and support the fine for Azusa
work of the Azusa High School Band. H.S.Band
concert
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker 2/20/69
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Mayor be
authorized to purchase 16 tickets and to use them as he
deems best.
The City Administrator reported that the Dedication
Foothill
Ceremonies of the opening of the New Foothill Freeway will
Fwy.Dedica.
be held at 10:45 a.m. on February 13, 1969, on the freeway
2/13/69
near the Azusa interchange. Supervisor Bonelli will give
@10:45 a.m.
the address at the opening, and Congressman Charles Wiggans
Azusa inter -
will be the speaker at a luncheon to be held immediately
change
at the Cornhusker Restaurant.
'afterward
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay-
ment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
Res -#5535
entitled:
Bills &
Reqs.
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 5535•
At 9:47 p.m., the Mayor declared that the Council would Recess to
recess to the office of,the City Clerk for executte session. Exec.Session
Council re -convened and'the Mayor called the meeting to Reconvene
order at 11:07 p.m., when the following actions -,were taken:
On the matter of the request of Police Officer Antonio Req.Antonio
Martinez that his resignation be withdrawn, it Was Martinez
(denied)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be
denied.
On the matter of the condemnation litigation with regard Condem.to
to certain property on Gladstone Street, it was proc. to
court
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 13
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the matter proceed to trial.
On the matter of the impending litigation with the,Public PUC Hrg.
Utilities Commission regarding the Cerritos Avenue crossing, be dismissed
it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized
to take the steps necessary to dismiss the hearing.
On the matter of the appointment of Hal Emmett Marron to the Appt. H.E.
position of Director of Utilities, probationary, it was Marron as
Dir.of Util.,
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney eff.upon
that Mr. Marron be appointed as Director of Utilities, pass.phys.
probationary, at Range 54, Step 4, effective upon the exam.
successful completion of the required physical examination.
The motion was passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor informed the Council that he had been requested
Proclam.on
to and was issuing a proclamation for Nursery Education
Nursery Educ.
Week, March 3 thru 9, 1969.
Week
3/3-3/9/69
The Mayor further informed the Council that he had received
information from the County of Los Angeles, pursuant to the
4th Annual Recognition Day for Older Americans, with a re-
quest that the City select such a person to be honored by
the County. He stated that he would refer the matter to the
Age group, which meets in the Recreation Department,
'Golden
to select a person from Azusa for this honor.
The Mayor also informWthe Council that he had received
Auth.for
an invitation to join the Independent Cities, with dues
Mayor and
at $25.00 per year. He felt that someone should attend
any Council
their meetings to see what they are like.
mbr.attend
Indep.Cities
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
Mtg.
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Mayor and any
Councilman be authorized to attend the next Independent
Cities meeting.
Councilman Calvert reported that the Park and Recreation Auth.Dir.of
Commission urges the Council to consider the erection of P.W. to take
the new bandstand in Memorial Park if they wish to have Quotations
it finished in time for the Golden Days observance in on design
October. It would be necessary to contract for engineering for band -
services soon, if this is to be done. Plans and designs stand
must be developed and the City forces would not be able to
handle this at this time.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried'that the Director of Public Works
be authorized to obtain 'quotations on designs and costs
for the bandstand..
The Mayor urged that progress be made toward the develop- Prog.urged
ment of a new employee -employer Ordinance which would be for Employee -
agreeable to the City employees and the City. Employer
Ordinance
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
J
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1969 Page 14
Time of adjournment: 11:24 p.m.
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