HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 17, 1969 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 Dr. Frank Mason of First Baptist
Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney,
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Planning Di-
rector Smith, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, City Clerk Klarr:
7:30 p.m.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1969, were Appvl.Min.
approved with the following correction: on page 6 re: 2/3/69 (as
Ordinance No. 964, delete the word "superseded" on the corrected)
last line of the third from the last paragraph and substi-
tute the wording "this.activity more appropriately regulated".
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the Appvl.Min.
Special Meeting of February 6, 1969, stand approved as 2/6/69
written.
Specifications for the application of the Payroll System Specs for
to data processing, prepared by the Accounting Director, Payroll appl.
was again submitted to Council, having been tabled from on EDP
' the 2/3/69 meeting. (tabled to
3/3/69)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to lift from the table.
It was the consensus of Council that the cities of Anaheim,
Burbank and Riverside be contacted as to their payroll
system of data processing, and investigate the.possibility
of using one of their proven programs on the City's computer
to save programming time and expense.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to table this item to 3/3/69 meet-
ing when a date will be set for an adjourned meeting to
discuss EDP.
The quarterly report was received from the Chamber of Quartly.Rpt.
Commerce. Ch. of Com.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman'Calvert
and unanimously carried to file the report.
The City Clerk presented a request from Boys Market Inc., Req.from
to allow them to sponsor McMurtrey's "Show of Shows i' on Boys Mkt, to
their parking lot, from Thursday, 2/27/69, through Sunday, have "Show
3/2/69. The City Clerk showed pictures of the rides to of Shows" on
Council. prkg.lot.
Jimmie Wood, operator of the Show, addressed Council and
explained that his Show is not a carnival, as there will
be no games, and no concessions other than a candy wagon.
He further stated that neither he nor Boys Market were
aware of Ordinance #712 which has a provision that appli-
cation for a carnival, circus, etc., shall be filed with
the City Clerk at least ninety days before the first date
for which license is to be effective.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969
In reply to Council's question, Police Chief Elkins stated
he had discussed the Show with Mr. Wood, and would have no
objection to the Show, other than the fact that the Ordinance
requires the 90 days filing date.
After discussion, it was
'Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that Council finds the subject
operation is not a circus, carnival or traveling show of
a like character, and that the request be granted provided
the applicant complies with Ordinance No. 712 in all other
respects, such as filing with the application a list of names
and addresses of all owners, agents and employees, who shall
also be photographed and fingerprinted before license is
issued, and that the fee would remain the same.
The City Clerk presented an announcement of a Statewide
Conference on "Housing - A Joint Venture for Public and
Private Action", to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on
March 4th and 5th, conducted by State Department of Housing
and Community Development, with $25 per person fee for pre-
registration by 2/27%69:
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that at least three
members of the Planning Commission and/or the Planning
Director be authorized to attend, also any member of
Council.
The City Clerk notified Council of service of a Summons
and Complaint, re: Ortiz vs. City, David John McCullen,
et al., for personal and property damages from alleged
aixto accident with Police vehicle on 6/6/68, for which a
claim had been submitted to Council who denied the claim
and referred it to City's Insurance Carrier.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's
Insurance Carrier.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $1,249,961.73 as of January 31, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Cooney seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, who
considered the request of the Director of Public Works
for an Equipment Mechanic to replace the Mechanic's Helper,
recently resigned, thereby creating a vacancy, with a
further request that the second Equipment Mechanic work
from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with 30 minutes included for
lunch. By having a mechanic on duty for the additional
number of hours each day, a greater number of vehicles
can be kept in service and a more efficient scheduling
of jobs within the various departments would be maintained.
It was recommended by the Personnel Board that the comple-
ment be changed in the Central Garage to 2 Equipment
Mechanics, and that the second Mechanic be scheduled to
work between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., pro-
vided these hours 'do not conflict with State Compensation
laws governing the working of a mechanic alone.
The City Attorney will investigate the State Compensation
laws as to a mechanic working alone.
Page 2
Conf.on
Housing, etc.
@Beverly
Hilton Hotel
3/4-5,
@$25 each
Summons &
Complaint re:
Ortiz vs.City
& D.J.McCullen,
et al.,for pers.
& propty.damages
re:auto accident
with Police car
on 6/6/68
City Treas.
Finan.State.
Recom.of
Pers.Bd. to
delete pos.
of Mechanic's
Helper and
substitute
add'1.Equip.
Mechanic
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,I FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Cougcilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the recommendation be approved to
change the complement by deleting the position of Mechanic's
Helper and adding an additional Equipment Mechanic, and
authorizing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Reso-
lution.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation, after consider-Rec.of Pers.
Ing the request submitted by the Police Chief, that the Bd.to revise
education requirements for Policewoman be revised to substi- Policewoman
tute required AA degree for "High School graduation and/or education
G.E.D. Certificate reflecting an average score of 45 and not requirements
less than 35•"
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the
Personnel Board, and direct City Attorney to prepare neces-
sary Resolution.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for 11 employee$, providod than in each case perma-
nent status be granted only if there is an authorized vacancy.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to continue this item until later
in the meeting.
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
that the Civil Service Rules and Regulations be revised
re: computation of vacation pay for safety members, as
follows:
and
Fire
aii noiiaays and vacation pay snap be changed
to seven (7) shifts per year, totalling 168
hours, conforming with the Government Code,
which grants 15 consecutive days (delete Par. 2
of Sec. 91).
Vacation Pay for Police Department;
aca ons s a consist or fifteen consecutive
days not to exceed 88 hours of paid time (to!
be made a part of Par. 4, Seq. 65).
After discussion,it wap,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the Personnel Board and direct the City Attorney to pre-
pare the necessary Resolution.
The memo from the City Attorney, concerning the require-
ments re: Police Department vacations, was again submitted
to Council, having been tabled from the 1/ 0/69 meeting,
awaiting'a report from the Personnel Board.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to lift the item from the table.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file the memo, as a report has
been received from the Personnel, Board.
As a response to prior request from Council, the Personnel
Board recommended gstablishing the position of EDP Key
Punch Operator, with job specifications and recommended
Salary Range 6. An open competitive examination will be
held for this position and an eligibility list established.
Step Raises
and/or Perm.
Status
(cont , to
later in the
meeting)
Pers.Bd.
rec.re:
vacation
pay for
Safety Mbrs.
Memo re:
Police Dept.
vacations
Pers.Bd.rec.
re:classif.
Key Punch
Operator
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 4
In order to establish the position, the City Clerk presented Res.#5536'
a Resolution adding 1 EDP Key Punch Operator at Range 6 to amend Res.
the complement of the office of the City Clerk. 4693 re:addit.
to City Clerk's
Councilman Decker offer
the Resolution entitled; complement
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY CLERK, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 17, 1969.
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 5536.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C. Res.
tion No. 773, declared its intention to initiate hearings #773 snit..
on an amendment to Article IX, Chapter 2 (Zoning Chapter) hrgs.re:
of the Municipal Code (Sections 9230.80 and 9230.81) re: Precise Plan
Precise Plan of Design, Purpose and When Required. of Design,etc.
No action by Council.
Notice was* also given that the Planning Commission, by
'Resolution No. 774, set up standards for the design and
installation of landscaped areas.
No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning,,Commission,
by Resolution No. 775, recommended the vac4tjonvsPa
portion of a public street (former cul-de-sac on
McKeever Avenue).
P.C.Res.
#774 re:
standard8
for landscaped
areas
P.C.Res.
'#775 recom.
str.vacation
(cul-de-sac
on McKeever
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Ave.)
and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to
proceed with the necessary steps for said street vacation.
A memo was received from the 21anning Commission, s g-
gesting Council initiate a feAsibility study on the
undergrounding of utilities within the City limits.
After discussion, it was
t
Moved by Councilman Calverts, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried:to refer memo to the Director of
Utilities for a report to be submitted to Council at some
future date.
'The Mayor suggested the appointment of Stephen J. Kerekes,
1520 Nobhill Drive, as a member of the Planning Commission
to fill the vacancy created by the death of Gerard G.
Paquet.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that Mayor's recom-
mendation be approved to appoint Mr. Kerekes to the Plan-
ning Commission for the balance of the term which expires
6/30/70.
The City Clerk will administer the oath of office at the
Planning Commission meeting of 2/19/69, and prepare the
necessary Resolution of appointment for adoption by Council.
P.C.memo re:
undergrounding
util.within
City limits
(referred to
Dir,Util.for
rpt.to Cncl.)
Stephen J.
Kerekes apptd.
to P1an.Comm.
for term exp.
6/30/70
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 5
A Resolution was presented granting a Conditional Use Permit Res -#5537
to Atlantic -Richfield Co. to allow construction of an automo- granting CUP
bile service station at•303 East Foothill Blvd. (C-86 -
Atlantic -
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Richfield)
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C-86 - Atlantic
Richfield 011 Co.).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5537.
A Resolution was presented to support legislation to Res -#5538
terminate unjust taxation to city taxpayers for municipal urging study
type services furnished by counties to non -city residents. & legislation
on County
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: services
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING
STUDY AND LEGISLATION ON COUNTY SERVICES.
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: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5538.
A Resolution was presented granting a Conditional Use Res -#5539
Permit to R. G. Hohman Enterprises to permit construction grtg CUP
of an automobile service station at 137 East First Street. (C-82 - R.G.
Hohman
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: Enterprises)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C-82 - R. G. Hohman
Enterprises).
O
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5539.
The City Attorney stated he was advised by the Police Chief Re:live enter -
of a situation regarding live entertainment, with the question tainment &
as to whether the owners intend to comply with the regulations compliance wit''
set up by the City. The City Attorney recommended that Council City's reqs.
discuss this matter at an Executive Session, which is justi- (to be cont.to
fied due to potential litigation against the City. Exec.Session,
(see next page)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert plus item re:
and unanimously carried that this matter, and the item Pers.Bd.memo
regarding recommended step raises and/or permanent status on step raises/
submitted by the Personnel Board, be discussed,at an perm, status)
Executive Session.
The City Administrator presented the monthly reports from Monthly
Departments, Boards and Commissions. Reports
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file the reports.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Conf.appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Ronald T. R.T.Wagner,
Wagner as Police Officer, probationary, at Step 2 of Range prob.Police
25A, effective 2/17/69• Officer,effec.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert 2/17/69
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Term.Michael
Chief to confirm the termination of Michael B. Hawley as B.Hawley as
Police Reserve Officer, effective 2/14/69, due to his Pol.Res.Off.,
appointment as probationary Police Officer. effective
Moved by Councilman Calvert seconded by Councilman Decker 2/14/69
and unanimously carried to confirm the termination.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police
Conf.appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Michael B.
M.B.Hawley
Hawley as Police Officer, probationary, at Step 1 of Range
as prob.Pol.
25A, effective 2/14/69•
Officer,effec.
2/14/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a communication from the
Resig.Shirley
Police Chief, recommending acceptance of the resignation
Patmore,Pol.
of Shirley Patmore, Police Clerk, effective 2/13/69, due
Clerk effect.
to personal reasons.
2/13/19
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a further request from Conf.apptmt.
the Police Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Barbara J.
Barbara J. McKay as temporary Police Clerk, pending the McKay as temp.
establishment of an eligibility list, at Step 1 of Range 8, Pol.Clerk,
effective 2/17/69. effective
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 2/17/69.
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
ment.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Auth.Walter
Director of Public Works that Walter Boyko, Public Works Boyko attend
Inspector, be authorized to attend a course in Public P.W.Inspec.
Works Inspection, conducted at Cal. State at L.A., with course @ Cal
reimbursement of $40 tuition upon successful completion State at L.A.
of the course. with reimb.of
$40 tultLon
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio upon success.
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom- compl.of course
mendation.
The City Administrator presented a' recommendation by the Appvl.Plans &
Director of Public Works for approval of plans and specifi- specs,constr.
cations to widen and reconstruct Fifth Street from Rockvale 5th St.from
Avenue to Little Dalton Wash, providing for construction of Rockvale Ave.
(see next page)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 173 1969 Page 7
pavement only to the gutter line. Estimated cost of this (Contd.)
project is $8000, and there are adequate Gas Tax Funds to to Little Dalton
cover the cost. Wash.& auth.
bid call
It was also recommended that the City Clerk advertise for
bids for this project (#475).
'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept both
recommendations.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Appvl.of.
Director of Public Works that Council approve an Agreement Agmt.with
with the L. A. County Road Department re: traffic signal
County Rd.
installation at Citrus Avenue and Armstead Street, and
Dept.re:
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agree-
traffic sig-
ment.
nal installaL-i-on
ation @Citrus
It was noted that many school children use this road and
Ave.&Armstead
cross Citrus Avenue at this point; in addition, much of
St.,&aatith.
the traffic within the subdivision west of Citrus Avenue,
execution of
used this Armstead Street link. The L. A. County Road
Agmt6
Department has been studying this problem for some time
and has come up with the decision that a traffic signal
should be installed, with the City to share 25% of the
installation at an estimated cost to the City of $5,000,
for which there are sufficient funds in the Gas Tax Account.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agree-
ment and authorize execution of same.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Recom.of Dir.
Director of Public Works that a contract be awarded to P.W.to award
Duffy Atkinson of Municipal Engineering Consultants, West contract to
Covina, to prepare plans and specifications for the pro- D.Atkinson of
posed bandshell to be constructed in Memorial Park, at a Mun.Engr.Consult
fee not to exceed $2,660. It was pointed out by the to prepare plans
City Administrator that there are no funds in the current & specs for
Park budget; also, it will cost approximately $7,000 to bandshell in
rehabilitate Laura D. Jones Pioneer Park, which amount Also Memorial Pk.
is not in the current budget. (referred to
After discussion, it was P. & R. Comm.)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer the recommendation to
the Park and Recreation Commission, and that the Director
of Public Works report his findings to said Commission,
especially as to Laura D. Jones Pioneer Park.
Notice was given of Area "D" Civil Defense and Disaster Area "D"C.D.
Board meeting on Thursday, 2/20/69, at 6:30 p.m., at & D1s.Bd.mtg.,
the Barrister Restaurant in Pomona, with dinner at $5.00 2/20/69, at
per person. Barrister
Restaurant in
1 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert Pomona (dinner
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance $5. each)
by any Councilman, Director of Civil Defense and Assistant
Director of Civil Defense.
The City Administrator recommended that Nick Zichichi, N.Zichichi
Radiological Defense Officer for Azusa Civil Defense, auth.to attend
be authorized to attend Radiological Defense Officers Radio.Def.Off.
Association melting on 2/18/69 in Manhattan Beach, and mtg.2/18 & S.C.
Southern California Civil Defense and Disaster Association C.D. & DisAster
meeting on 2/20/69 in Burbank, at $5 each meeting, plus A8sn.mtg.2/20,
mileage; also authorization to pay annual dues for 1969 of Q$5.ea.,plus
$6 for membership in Radiological Defense Officers Associ- mileage;& paymt.
ation. of $6 annual duel
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve requested
attendance, with mileage, on 2/18 and 2/20, and for payment
of annual dues of $6.00; also approval for attendance at
3 General Membership meetings to be held in June, August,
and November of 1969.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Terry
Suzuki, president of Sister Cities Affiliation Committee,
Nachikatsuura-Monterey Park, inquiring as to City's interest
in forming a Sister City relationship with a city in Japan.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer the letter to Councilman
Rubio as president of the Azusa Sister City organization
(International Municipal Cooperation Committee of Azusa, Inc
and to authorize the City Administrator to reply to
Mr. Suzuki's letter.
The City Administrator presented a communication from
Veterans Addressing Service re: painting addresses on
curbs within the City, at a cost of 40¢-45¢ per address
if contracted by the City, and from 60¢ to 95¢ if by public
donation.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Administrator presented a communication from
L. A. County re: Cooperative Gasoline Purchasing Program
1969-70 fiscal year, with notification required prior to
April 15th if participation is desired.
The City Administrator explained that under this program,
the City deals directly with the successful bidder after
being notified by the County.
Comm.re:form-
ing Sister City
relationship
with City in
Japan
(referred to
Counc.Rubio &
auth.C.Admin.
)to reply to
letter)
Cooperative
for Gasoline Pur.
Program with
County
(notification
to be made
prior to
'+/15/69)
Moved by Courn ilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administrator
to proceed with such necessary communication and submit
report to Council.
Notice was given of a seminar to be conducted by University
of California - Berkeley, at Jack Tar Hotel in San Fran-
cisco, March 10th and 11th, re: Collective Negotiations in
the'Public Sector, with registration fee of $35 per person,
which includes the luncheon session on March 10th.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to file notice.
Notice was given of a seminar to be conducted by University
of California -Los Angeles, at Hanalei Hotel in San Diego,
February 28th thru March 2nd, re: Collective Bargaining in
Public Employment, with $60 fee for double occupancy, which
1 includes dinner on Friday, 2/28, and lunch on Saturday and
Sunday.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to direct the City
Administrator and any Councilman to attend this seminar.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Direc-
tor of Utilities that Herbert A. Grosdidier be appointed
Water Utilities Superintendent probationary, at Step 33 of
Range 35, $925 per month, effective 3/10/69.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Seminar by
U.C.-Berkeley
in San Franc.
3/10 & 3/11
re: Collect.
Nego.in Pub.
Sector
(file)
Seminar by
U.C.-L.A. in
San Diego,
2/28 thru 3/2,
re:Collective
Bargaining in
Pub.Employment,
fee $60
Confirm.appt.
H.A.Grosdidier
as Water Util.
Supt.prob.,Step
3. Range
AZUSA AUDITORIUM , AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 Page 9
The .City Administrator presented a communication from the P&R Comm.
Park and Recreation Commission, recommending that the $1,000 recom.re:
donation from Dr. G. Covington be used to reconstruct the using contrib.
circular planter area at the entrance to City Hall with from Dr.G.
lights, spray fountain,'and suitably identified as a lasting Covington for
memorial to Dr. Covington. It was noted that the City City Hall
Beautification Committee concurred with the above recom- fountain, etc.
mendation.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
and authorize the Director of Public Works to confer with
the Park and Recreation Commission as to actual details.
The City Administrator said he would convey this recom-
mendation to Dr. Covington.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Sgt.Noriega
Chief for Sgt. Felix Noriega to attend the Police Community to attend
Relations Institute, March 27th thru 29th, with reimburse- Pol.Commun.
ment of $28 enrollment fee upon successful completion of Rel.Institute
course. 3/27 thru 29
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant request.
A memo was submitted by the City Administrator, advising
that the County Flood Control Project Planning Division
are preparing a Resolution for submission to the County
Board of Supervisors which would authorize filing an appli-
cation to the federal government for direct federal aid
for flood control protection construction in various
canyons above Glendora.
The City Administrator advised the Division that the canyon
City to
at the north end of Hilltop Drive in the City was also
support
in the County, and that the major portion of Beatty Canyon,
applic. of
particularly the watershed area, was in the County, and
County to
requested that they consider including these two canyons
Fed.Govt.for
in the Resolution to be submitted and in any application
immed.fl.control
made. Thereupon, the City Administrator was advised that
protection const.
if the Council would support the application of the County
include Beatty
to the federal government for direct federal aid for immed-
Canyon & Hilltop
iate flood control protection construction in both Beatty
Drive Canyon
and Hilltop Drive Canyons, they would include these two
locations in the application.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to support the application of L.A.
County to the federal government for direct federal aid
for immediate flood control protection construction, to
include Beatty Canyon and Hilltop Drive Canyon.
A Resolution was presented, authorizing City Administrator Res.#5540
Foxworthy to execute an application, to be Filed in appro- auth.C.Adm.
priate State office, to obtain Federal financial assistance to execute
under the Federal Disaster Act. applic.for
Federal finan.
The Resolution was read in full by City Administrator assistance
Foxworthy. under Fed.
Disaster Act
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PAUL D.
FOXWORTHY TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND FILE IT IN THE
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969
APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING CERTAIN
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5540.
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication
received from Jack Ryersen, president of the League of
California Cities, stating he has been placed on the State
Committee on Annexations and requesting authorization to
accept the appointment and to attend meetings when
necessary.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Administra-
tor Foxworthy be authorized to accept the appointment and
be authorized to attend meetings called by the Committee
when necessary.
Regarding the program on informative brochures on drug
abuse, in which program the City participates, the City
Administrator read a communication from Dr. Kittinger
requesting City's consent that a copyright be procured in
the name of one of the public agencies for the forth-
coming fourth brochure, which would protect the rights of
those participating. The City Attorney has approved the
consent as to form.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Consent to the copyrighting of the forthcoming
brochure on drug abuse.
Council was informed by the City Administrator that a
tap was made in the City's line and a meter was installed
on Sierra Madre Avenue at a point in the immediate vicinity
of the Azusa Agricultural Water Cols. ditch, for the pur-
pose of providing water to said Company when their normal
source was unavailable. This tap was done in anticipation
of much needed repair work in the tunnel above Sierra
Madre Avenue.As a result of the flood, water source was
completely terminated and the ditch below Sierra Madre
Avenue was filled with mud. With the cleaning of the
ditch below Sierra Madre Avenue, agricultural water
could only be reinstated by taking it from the City line,
thus activating this meter and connection providing water
through this means. The City Administrator requested a
determination of the rate to be charged and recommended
the established Golf Course rate.
Councilman Calvert said, for the record, that he owns one
share of stock in the Azusa Agricultural Water Co. and
he has no objection to this recommendation.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation to
establish the rate for water received through meter in-
stallation on Sierra Madre Avenue as the Golf Course
rate of $16.77 per acre foot.
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City Adm.
Foxworthy
apptd.to
State Com.
on Annexations
by LCC
Mayor auth.
to sign consent
of City for
copyrighting
4th brochure
on drug abuse
Rec.appvd.
to estab.
Golf Course
rate for
water to
Az.Agric.
Water Co.
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The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#5541 -
of warrants by the City. Bills &
Reqs.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5541.
At 9:31 p.m., the Mayor declared that Council would recess Recess to
to the office of the City Clerk for Executive Session. Exec.Session
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to Council
order at 10:10 p.m., when the following actions were reconvened
taken:
On the matter of the recommendations from the Personnel
Appvd.recom.
Board regarding step raises and/or permanent status for
re:step
11 employees, it was
raises, etc.
with deletion
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
of Irene Gacek
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations,
deleting Irene Gacek from the list.
With respect to the matter of potential litigation against
the City re: compliance with live entertainment regulations,
it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
fol. Chief
and unanimously carried to direct the Police Chief to
o proceed
with Enter-
proceed in accordance with the Entertainment Ordinance.
tainment Ord.
Councilman Rubio inquired about complaintshe received City.Adm.to
regarding certain structures being a nuisance and possibly investigate
sub -standard at 236 and 238 North Azusa Avenue, and 232 as to 4 sub -
North Alameda Avenue. Councilman Calvert mentioned another standard
structure diagonally northwest from the Azusa Post Office structures
on 6th Street. The City Administrator said he would
investigate this matter.
The City Administrator stated he now has the information Lark Ellen
on Lark Ellen Home for'Boys and will set up a meeting with Home for
Mr. Carl Miller. Boys
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn to
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meetin& to Wednesday, 2/26/69
2/26/69, at 7:30 P.M. in the Auditorium.
Time of adjournement: 10:17 p.m.
CityClerk)
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