HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 7, 1969 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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. B. J. Paroulek of the First
I
Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney,
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief
Elkins, Planning Director Smith, City Clerk
Klarr
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of the
adjourned meeting of March 13, 1969, and of the regular
meeting of March 17, 1969, stand approved as written.
Mayor Pro Tempore Calvert presented an award to Mrs. Avis
Whitlock Senior Utilities Commercial Clerk in the Light and
Water Department, for 10 years service with the City.
Councilman Cooney presented an award to William Wilkinson,
Police Officer, for 15 years service with the City.
Councilman Rubio presented an award to William Michelli,
Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department, for 5
years service with the City.
'Due to the absence of the following employees, the awards
will be presented to them by their Department Heads:
Mrs. Dorothy Bruce, Account Clerk, for 10 years service
with the City; Mrs. Sherrill Schmidt, Switchboard Operator,
for 5 years service; Fire Captain Robert McEachern for 10
years service; and Fire Captain James Stewart, for 10 years
service.
Police Lieutenant Raymond Roth will be presented with an
award later during the meeting.
The time of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 780 (Case V-225 - Mobil Oil Corp.)
to construct a 280 sq. ft. sign, 70 ft. high, in the Free-
way Service Zone, at 229 South Azusa Avenue, the Mayor
declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Public Hearing, published March 19,
1969, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and the Affidavit
of Posting of Notice of this hearing on March 27, 1969,
A memo was received from the Planning Director, which stated
that the sign being requested is in addition tolthe appli-
cant's present sign; that the Planning Commission denied this
request because approval of this sign would endanger the
future landscaping of the Freeway by the State; also, a
large sign would set a precedent that might be difficult to
break, since Planning Commission Resolution No. 738 expressly
prohibits this type of sign within 600 ft. of a freeway
right-of-way.
7:30 p.m.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
3/13/69 &
3/17/69
Serv.Award
(A.Whitlock
Sr. Util. Comm.
Glk-. )
Serv.Award
(Pol.Off.Wm.
Wilkinson)
Serv.Award
(W.Michelli
Equip. Oper.)
Serv.Awards:
Mrs.D.Bruce
(Account Clerk)
Mrs.S.Schmidt
Switchbd.Oper.)
Fire Capts.R.
McEachern &
J. Stewart
Pol.Lt.Roth
(later during
mtg.)
Pub.Hrg. on
appeal from
denial of Var.
(Case V-225 -
Mobil Oil Corp.
(Cont. to
4/21/69)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 2
Mr. Tom Atkinson of Mobil Oil Corporation, 11001 Valley Mall,
E1 Monte, appeared before Council and requested continuance
of the hearing to 4/21/69, pending surveys of the Freeway
and elevations.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to 4/21/69
at 1:30 p.m.
'The Mayor asked if the Council wished to consider the next
two hearingsconcurrently, since the applicants and the
property involved are the same (Cases Z-153 and C-84).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to consolidate the next two hearings.
The time of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Appeal from
Hearing on an appeal from denial of zone change from R -lc
denial of
to C-2 by Planning Commission Resolution No. 777 (Case Z-153-
Pub.Hrgs.on
Johnson, Jimenez, Hirota and Noriega), on property at 210,
Zone change
214, 216, and 222 North Vernon Avenue, and a Public Hearing
to C-2 (Case
on an appeal from denial of a Conditional Use Permit by
Z-153) & on
Planning Commission Resolution No. 778 (Case C-84 - Johnson,
appeal fr.
et al.), for construction of an automobile service station
denial of
at 210, 2143 216, and 222 North Vernon Avenue, the Mayor
CUP (Case
declared both hearings open.
C-84)-
Johnson,et al,
The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Proof of Publi-
(tabled to
cation of the Notice of each hearing, published March 16,
after discussic
1969, and the Affidavits of Posting of Notice of each
on Avery hrg.)
hearing on March 27, 1969.
'The City Clerk stated he had received two communications,
one in favor and one in opposition to the zone change and
C.U.P.; also a memo was received from the Planning Director
which stated various reasons why the Commission denied the
zone change and C.U.P., among which were:
(1) The character of the property at Vernon Avenue and the
Freeway is residential, and to allow commercial zoning
on one of the corners would have a detrimental effect
on adjacent residential property and would further
encourage "strip commercial' development;
(2) With a school directly across the street, the amount
of cross sidewalk traffic would be increased tremen-
dously if this area were zoned commercial, thereby
creating a more dangerous situation for students walk-
ing to and from school;
(3) With the route for the Huntington Beach Freeway only
a year away from hearings, it would appear to be pre-
mature to change any zoning in this area until a
route has been adopted, and when both freeways are
operating and traffic patterns have been fixed, a
decision can be made as to whether or not this area
should remain a single-family residential or changed
to a more intensified use.
Mr..Joe Hernandez, 300 West Foothill, a real estate broker
representing the applicants, appeared before Council to ask
for a postponement of these hearings until after Council
decision on the Avery public hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table these hearings until after
decision on the public hearing re: zone change requested by
Avery Products Corporation.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 3
The hour of 7:30 being the time set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on
on an amendment to Sections 9230.71, subsections (b) and amend.Secs.
(f) paragraph 5, and 9221.20(a) of the Municipal Code re: 9230.71(b) &
Signs in the Freeway Service Zone and Adjacent tothe Free- (f) para -5,&
way, recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 781 9221.20(a) of
(Planning Commission initiated), the Mayor declared the M.C.re: Signs
hearing open. in F.S.Zone &
'Adj.to Freeway
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Public Hearing, published March 16,
1969, and the memo from the Planning Director.
Planning Director Smith appeared before Council and explained
the Federal Government has requested that signs should be
restricted to a distance of 660 ft. along its Interstate
routes (Foothill Freeway is Interstate 210) and the Com-
mission has recommended that the Freeway Sign Ordinance
should be changed, therefore, from 500 ft. to 66o ft.;
also that signs within the Freeway Service Zone were not
clearly defined, although it was the intention that the
Freeway Service Zone have the same regulations at the C-2
zone.
There being no persons present wishing to be heard and no
further communication regarding this hearing, it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be accepted, and the City Attorney
the necessary Ordinance:
'prepare
The Public Hearing on the recommended zone change from
Decision re:
R -3a to M-1 by Planning Commission Resolution No. 776, on
Pub.Hrg. on
property at 727 East Foothill Blvd. (Case Z-154 - Avery
zone change
Label Div. of Avery Products Corp.), was closed on March 17,
from R -3a to
1969, and the decision of the Council was tabled to this
M-1 (Case
meeting.
Z-154 - Avery
Prod.Corp.)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
(decision
and unanimously carried that the item be lifted from the
tabled from
table.
3/17/69)
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Calvert,
(Approved)
seconded by Councilman Cooney to approve Planning Com-
mission's recommendation for zone change. Motion carried
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.rdg.
amending the Municipal Code to rezone certain property Ord.to re -zone
to M-1 (Case Z-154 - Avery Label Co.). propty.to M-1
(Case Z-154 -
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading Avery Label Cc,
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RE -ZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (Z-154 - AVERY LABEL COMPANY).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969
At 8:12 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
Council reconvened and Mayor called the meeting to order
at 8:26 p.m.
Regarding the two Public Hearings tabled until this time
(Cases Z-153 and C-84 - Johnson, Jimenez, Hirota and
Noriega), it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that these two items be lifted from
the table.
Mr. Joe Hernandez, real estate broker at 300 West Foothill
Blvd., appeared before Council as a representative of the
applicants, and submitted copies to Councilmen of letters
that had been sent to the Planning Commission, and copies
of a petition containing 21 names, which had been presented
to the Planning Commission at its hearing on 2/19/69, with
a list of the names of persons to whom the City Clerk sent
notices of these hearings. He also passed around pictures
to emphasize the following points:
a lots have become substandard;
b grade in the street has been lowered;
c driveways and aprons do not conform to the Highway and
Building Department requirements, as they are not long
enough;
(d) problem of distance between the curbs and island in
the middle of the street;
(e) no sidewalks, which they will try to correct by in-
stalling sidewalks along the front of the property;
(f) no financing available to the property owners because
of proximity to the Freeway.
Mr. Hernandez further stated the nature and atmosphere of
the neighborhood has changed radically and is no longer
suitable for residential use due to the on-rampto the
Freeway, increase in traffic and noise, and the safety
factor of the children of the property owners involved.
Mr. Carlos Fernandez, of Fernandez and Calvert, architects,
5319 East Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, appeared before
Council, and showed drawings, elevations, and three sets
of prints in detail, of a possible type of service station.
He said his concerns were that such station would be kept
residential in nature, and that adequate buffering be
constructed to prevent nuisance from lights and noise. In
reply to a question by the Mayor, Mr. Fernandez pointed out
that his plans and drawings were not for any particular
type of Oil Company but were simply to give an idea of what
might be constructed.
Mr. Howard L. Johnson, 216 North Vernon Avenue, one of the
applicants, addressed Council, stating he is asking for a
change of zone because the Freeway changed the street into
a noisy, dusty street, and that 12 ft. of his land and
driveway had been taken by the State, making the driveway
very short and very dangerous.
Mrs. Lupe Hirota, 214 North Vernon, one of the applicants,
addressed Council, stating that when they bought this
property, they did not know the Freeway would go through
it, taking away parking in front of their property;
traffic is a safety hazard; her property will not be
marketable now and, therefore, she asks approval of the
zone change.
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Recess
Council
Reconvened
Pub.Hrgs.on
appeal from
denial of zone
change (Z-153)
and C.U.P.
(C-84) -
Johnson, et al
(Denied)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969
Mrs. Dolores Jimenez,, 210 North Vernon Avenue,one of the
applicants, appeared before Council, requesting cnange of
zone because of traffic noise and dust from the Freeway.
Mr. Manuel Noriega, 222 North Vernon Avenue, one of the
applicants, appeared before Council, stating he did not
want'to sell his property, but now it is very dangerous
and he had to park his car in front of his house to safe-
guard his children who were playing in front of his house.
Mr. Calvin Ridenour, 226 North Barbara Avenue, addressed
Council in favor of the zone change, stating the area
involved should be re -zoned for commercial use.
Planning Director Smith addressed Council, and stated
that the placing of commercial zoning within a residential
neighborhood has in the past proven to be a source of many
complaints; also, that it is very difficult to have any
buffering between commercial and residential zoning. He
further stated that the Planning Commission feels the
present zoning should be changed but they are not sure the
zoning requested is the best use for the property.
Mrs. Christina Ferris, 206 North Vernon Avenue, appeared
before Council in opposition to the requested zone change
and stated that in all fairness to her neighbors, she
agrees it is dangerous for them to get in and out of their
driveways and feels a change of zone is necessary at this
intersection, but that this request is for the wrong zone
because of the traffic hazard for the children who have to
cross the street to go to Mt. View School. Further, she said
they do not wish to live next to a service station.
Mrs. Eloise Velasco, 168 North Vernon Avenue, appeared
before Council, stating she is opposed to this service station
as she feels there are enough in the area now. This would
cause more traffic and would create a hazard to the children
who have to attend Mt. View School.
There being no further persons present wishing to be heard
and no further communications regarding these hearings, it
was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to close hearings.
The Mayor asked W. Wesley Kloepfer, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, to give a further explanation of the
reason for the Commission's denying the zone change and
the C.U.P.
Mr. W. Wesley Kloepfer appeared before Council, explaining
the Planning Commision has to depend a great deal on
studies made by Hahn Wise & Associates and on staff reports.
Hahn Wise did a detailed report, and recommended two other
on -ramps (Citrus and Vernon) should remain residential at
this time. Re: Huntington Beach Freeway, we do not know
where the location will be. If it is anywhere near this
property, there will be a considerable impact. The Commis-
sion has asked for a preliminary study of property west of
Virginia Avenue, and, also, of apartment need in the City
in order to become familiar with what is going to be needed.
Some of the borders of the Freeway, said Hahn Wise, should
be multiple residential. In this particular area, the
Commission would like to see any decision delayed for a
considerable length of time until the route of the other
freeway is established.
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AZ USA AUDITORIUM AZ.USA, CALIrORNF.A h`ONDA.Y, APRih. %, 1969 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission re: zone
change be upheld and the appeal be denied, and that the City
Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES. Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission re:
Conditional Use Permit be upheld and the appeal be denied,
and the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES; Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on
on the proposed vacation of a portion of McKeever Avenue vacation of
(former cul-de-sac), subject to reservation and exception of Portion of
certain Easements, per Resolution No. 5546 (Metal.craft ProductsMcKeever Ave.
Co.).{cul-de-sac)
rMetal;.raft
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- Prod. Co.)
cation of Resolution No. 5546, which set the hearing date
as April 7, 1969, at 8:00 p.m., and which was published
on March 12, 1969, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. The
City Clerk also presented the Affidavit of Posting Notices
of passage of Resolution of Intention, by the Director of
Public Works on March 25, 1969•
The Director of Public Works explained that this particular
street was constructed with a cul-de-sac to the north and
later extended through, leaving a bulge in the middle of
the street, and said the City would have no use for this
property and recommended it be vacated.
No person desired to be heard nor were any written communi-
cations received with regard to this matter.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to close hearing.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of a
portion of McKeever Avenue.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF McKEEVER
AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CER -
PAIN EASEMENTS.
'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 5555•
Res.#5555
order vacation
of portion of
McKeever Ave.
(former cul-
de-sac)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 'j, 1969 Page 7
A Resolution was presented, commending Robert R. Snyder Res -#5556
who resigned from the Azusa Library Board on 4/4/69. The commending
City Clerk read the Resolution in full. Robt. R.
Snyder
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING ROBERT R. SNYDER.
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 5556.
In accordance with Council's instructions, the City Admin-
istrator has had a plaque prepared honoring Mr. Snyder.
Since Mr. Snyder will be leaving for Tel -Aviv on Wednesday,
the Mayor will present a certified copy of Resolution
No. 5556 and the Plaque to Mr. Snyder, on behalf of the
Council, on April $, 1969.
The City Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Library Mrs.Virginia
Board of Trustees, urging appointment of Mr. Ralph Hill., Memmesheimer
111.7 North Alameda Avenue, to fill the vacancy on the Board apptd. to
caused by the resignation of Mr. R. Snyder, because they Library Bd.
feel strongly they need an engineer on the Board at a time for bal. of
Wren they are deeply involved in plans for expansion of term expiring
the building. 6/30/70
'Mayor Solem acknowledged the letter from the Library Board
but indicated that he had already made a selection and
asked Council to confirm the appointment of Mrs. Virginia
Memmesheimer to the Library Board.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to confirm the
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Virginia Memmesheime. to the
Library Board for the balance of the term expiring 6/30/70.
The Mayor stated he would like to say to the Board that
he knows Mr. Ralph Hill very well and knows he would be
very capable, and he will keep him in mind for a future
appointment, if Mr. Hill would so desire.
The City Clerx requested authorization for payment of Appvl.payment
annual dues for 1969-70 for Southern California Association 1969-70 annual
of Governments (SCAG) in the amount of $202. dues for SCAG
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney ($202.)
and unanimously carried by roll call that authorization be
granted.
' The City Clerk presented notice of a General Membership
Meeting of the L. A. County Division of the League of
California Cities, to be held on Thursday, 4/17/69, at
Santa Monica, 7:30 p.m., with reservations requested
(dinner, $6.00 each).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that Councilmen,
Department Heads, and City Attorney be authorized to
attend, with necessary accountable expenses.
Councilmen,
Dept.Heads &
C.Atty.auth.
to attend
Gen'l Mbrship.
Mtg.of L.A.Co.
Div.LCC,4/17
(dinner $6.ea.
with account.
expenses
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 8
The City Clerk presented a request from the City of Monrovia Req.by City/
for support on behalf of A.B. #602 (sale of certified raw Monrovia to
milk). support AB 602,
(certif. raw
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio milk)
and unanimously carried to file request.
The City Clerk presented a request by California Roadside Req.by.Calif.
Council for approval of new Federal policy re: freeway Roadside Counc_
route and design selection. for appvl.of
new Fed.policy
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker re: freeway
and unanimously carried to refer request to Director of route & design
Public Works for recommendation to Council. selection
A memo was submitted by the City Clerk, requesting Council Pub.Hrgs.on
to set hearing on 4/21/69 regarding the revocation of the revocation of
Entertainment Permits of Mrs. Diana DiLiberto dba "The Entertain.Per-
Bunny Run", and Mr. J. L. Matuck, dba "Pepe'st', per demands mits, to be on
received according to Section 4299 of the Municipal Code. 4/21/69 at
7:30 p.m.
Police Chief Elkins addressed Council, stating he had sent (Bunny Run &
out notices of revocation stating that both owners were Pepe's)
in violation of the regulations of Ordinance No. 942.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that, in accordance with demands
received, a public hearing on each request be set for
4/21/69 at 7:30 p.m.
A claim against the City was submitted by the attorney Claim re:
for John Steven Gentry, a minor, re: alleged personal alleged pers.
' injury at school crossing, Citrus Avenue and Gladstone injury at
Street, on November 18, 1968. school cross.
Citrus &
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Gladstone St.
and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney for 11/18/68
review of claim.(J.S.Gentry)
(referred to
C.Atty.)
A claim against the
City was
submitted by Joan M. Kemper
Claim re:
re: alleged property
damage
from utility shut-off.
alleged propty.
damage from
Moved by Councilman
Cooney,
seconded by Councilman Rubio
util.shut-off
and unanimously carried
that
the claim be denied and
(Joan M.Kemper;
referred to the City's
insurance carriers.
Police Lieutenant Ray Roth having entered the meeting, Serv.Award
he was presented an award for 10 years service with the (Poi.Lt.Roth,
City, by Councilman Cooney. 10 years)
�qJ,t1 claim againstthe City was submitted by J. Edward Lohman Claim re:
re: alleged property damage from actions of City forces alleged propty.
during the flood on 2/6/69. damage from
actions of City
I
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert forces during
and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and flood(J.Edw.
referred to the City's insurance carriers. Lohman)
An invitation was received from the Azusa National Little Invit.to
League, for Councilmen to attend their opening day attend Azusa
ceremonies on Saturday, 4/12/69, at 10:00 a.m., at the Natl.Little
Little League Park at Fifth Street and Rockvale Avenue. League opening
cere.,4/12/69,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert 10 a.m., 5th &
and unanimously carried to file the communication. Rockvale
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969
Notices were received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control
of Person -to -Person Transfer applications for:
1. Off -Sale Beer & Wine License, from D. M. & L. J.
Wilson and National Convenience Stores, Inc., to
F. V. & R. M. Koci and National Convenience Stores,
Inc., at premises 961 South Lark Ellen Avenue.
' (Stop IN Go).
2. Off -Sale General License, from B. A. & H. M. Cook
to Carousel Liquor Marts, Inc., at premises 813 W.
Gladstone Street (Carousel Liquor Marts).
3. Off -Sale Beer & Wine License, from D. & N. M. Fluke
and National Convenience Stores, Inc., to C. R. &
R.E.M. Harrison and National Convenience Stores,
Inc., at premises 166 Sierra Madre Avenue. (Stop
IN Go).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file all three Notices.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, cor-
recting an error in the list of Step Raises submitted to
Council on 3/17/69. The salary of Jack Smith Planning
Director, should be corrected to read: "Step 41 effective
4/24/69", instead of Step 3.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve this correction.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 788, initiated hearings on an amendment to ArticlelK,
Chapter 2 (Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code, adding a
section on Abatement and Amortization of Non conforming Signs.
No action by Council.
The Planning Commission submitted a request for approval
of a relocation permit for a single-family residence from
633 North Alameda Avenue to 519 North Pasadena Avenue
(Tom Oki, owner), as recommended by the Commission.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve the relocation permit,•
subject to Building Department requirements.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 5693
by changing classification schedules for EDP Key Punch
Operator by revision of the educational requirements.
Councilman Calvert 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 EDP KEYPUNCH OPERATOR AND AMENDING
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5557.
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ABC Notices,
Pers. -to -Pers.
transfer of
Off -Sale Beer
& Wine Lie.
(Stop'N Go @
961 S.Lark
Ellen & 166
Sierra Madre
Ave.)
Off -Sale Genl.
Lic.(Carousel
Liquor Marts @
816 W.Gladston€
Step Raise for
Planning Dir.
Smith to be
corrected to
"Step4",
effec . 4/24/69
P.C.Res.788,
init.hrgs.amen(
M.C.,adding
Sec.on.Abatemt
& Amortization
of Non-confor-
ing Signs
Appve.reloca-
tion permit
(T.Oki) from
633 N.Alameda
to 519 N.
Pasadena Ave.
Res.#5557,
amending Res.
#4693 by
changing classi
sched.for EDP
Keypunch Opr.
by revision of
Educational
requirements
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Police Chief for confirmation of the appointment of
Cheryl L. Zierin s Police Clerk, probationary, at
Step 1 of Range 6 a
, effective 4/6/69.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
' The City Administrator presented a communication from
the Police Chief, recommending acceptance of the resig-
nation of Police Reserve Officer Gary Brewton, effective
3/21/69.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a request by Police Chief
Elkins that Detective Richard Crosby be permitted to
attend the 16th Annual Training Institute of California
Check Investigators Association, to be held at Santa
Barbara on May 7, 8 and 9, with an advance of $73 for
accountable expenses.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be
granted.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works to approve the resignation of James W. Skinner,
Civil Engineering Associate, effective 3/28/69, with the
request that his name be placed on the reinstatement list.
' Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation and to
place his name on the reinstatement list.
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Director of Public Works to amend the Engineering Depart-
ment complement by eliminating one Civil Engineering
Associate, Range 35, and adding one Civil Engineering
Assistant, Range 31. The present complement provides
for two Civil Engineering Associates and one Civil Engineer-
ing Assistant, and the requested change in complement would
reflect a savings to the City, as the Assistant position
is the lesser grade. The Director of Public Works also
suggested that the Personnel Board proceed with the exam-
inations to establish a list of Civil Engineering Assistant.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare
the necessary Resolution to amend the complement as re-
quested, and that the Personnel Board be asked to establish
an eligibility list for Civil Engineering Assistant.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works that Council approve the plans and
' specifications for Storm Drain Bond Issue Project Nos. 603
and 1601, for the construction of storm drains in Pasadena
Avenue from Sixth to Eleventh Streets; in Ninth Street from
Pasadena to San Gabriel Avenue; in Tenth Street from
Pasadena to Orange Avenue; and authorize the City Clerk
to forward a certified copy of the Council's actions to
the Flood Control District.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation to
approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the
City Clerk to forward a certified copy of Council's
actions to the Flood Control District.
Page 10
Conf.appt.
C.L.Ziering
as Prob.
Police Clerk
effec.4/6/69
Res ig.Pol.
Reserv.Off.
(G.Brewton)
Effec.3/21/69
Detective R.
Crosby to
attend Tr.Inst
of Calif.Check
Invest.Assn.,
5/718 & 9,with
$73 adv.accoun
expenses
Resig.J.Skinne;
Civ.Engr.Assoc
effect.3/28/69
& name placed
on reinstat.
list.
Auth.amending
Engr. Dept.
complement by
eliminating 1
Civ.Engr.Assoc,
& adding 1 Civ;
Engr.Asst., &
Pers.Bd.establ,
elig.list for
Civ.Engr.Asst.
Appv11 plans
& specs.for
Storm Drain
Bond Issue
Proj.603 &
1601,& auth.
C.Clerk to for.
ward Council
Action to F1
Control Dist..
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 11
The City Administrator presented a report by the Director Report re:
of Public Works and Director of Utilities concerning the revised
revised proposal, dated April 1, 1969, from Molina Engineer- proposal from
ing Consultants, Inc., for preliminary engineering work Molina Engr.
that would provide estimates for possible future right -of- Cons., Inc.
way acquisition and site grading for water system develop- for prelim.
ment, for a fee of $3,000. The report recommended that engr. work
' Council authorize the employment of Molina Engineering
Consultants, Inc., to prepare preliminary design and other
work for the intermediate zone reservoir as contained in
the proposal dated April 1, 1969.
After discussion re: availability of funds to proceed with
this work, as no specific amount has been budgeted, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under
the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Adminis-
trator be authorized to issue a P. 0. for $3,000 to Molina
Engineering Consultants, Inc., in the event that funds are
available.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Direc-
Conf.appt.
for of Public Works for confirmation of the appointment
Robt.L.Covell,
of Robert L. Covell as Assistant City Engineer, probation-
Asst.City Engr.
ary, at Step 3 of Range 39a, effective 4/21/69•
effec.
. 4/21/69
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
'
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request from the
R.Fitzsimnons
Director of Public Works for permission for Ralph Fitz-
& Dir.P.W.to
simmons, Civil Engineering Associate, and R. K. Sandwick,
attend COGO
Director of Public Works, to attend a special class in
LOGO
programs, no
programs, free of charge, to be held in Los
charge, during
Angeles on April 17 and 18, during the day, re: data
day, on 4/17
processing operations for engineering.
and 4/18 re:
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
data process.
operations for
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Engineering
A recommendation was submitted by the Director of Public C.R.Hardy,Jr.,
Works to approve the request by Charles R. Hardy, Jr., Pk.Maint.Man,
Park Maintenance Man, for an additional two weeks' granted addl.
vacation , without pay, between September 15 and October 10, 2 wks.vacation
1969. without pay,
bet. 9/15 &
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney 10/10/69
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Conf.appt.
Director of Utilities for confirmation of the appointment V.K.Ta'a as
of Vernon K. Ta'a as Meter Reader, probationary, at Step 1 Meter Reader,
of Range 13, effective 4/8/69, subject to his passing the effective
physical exam. 4/8/69
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment as re-
quested.
A further request was received -from the Director of Conf.appt.
Utilities for confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Jean Mrs.J.Hardy,
Hardy as Sr. Utilities Commercial Clerk, probationary, at Sr.Util.Coml.
Step 4 of Range 12, effective 4/8/69. Clerk,effect.
4/8/69
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 12
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Mrs.H.Eastman
Director of Utilities that Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Utilities
Util.Bus.Mgr.
Business Manager be permitted to take a self -instruction
auth.to take
course entitled 'Making the Computer Work for Management",
self-instr.
and authorizing the expenditure of $25 to cover cost of
course re;
'
the course.
Management in
EDP, with
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
expenditure
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
of $25 to
cover cost
The City Administrator presented a request from the
Dir.of Util.
Director of Utilities for permission to attend the American
to attend Ames
Water Works Association Conference, to be held in San Diego,
Water Wks.Assi
May 18 through May 23, 1969, with accountable expenses not
Conf., San
to exceed $200 (budgeted item).
Diego, Ma18-
y$200
23,with
After discussion regarding the merits of this Conference,
max.accountab.
it was
expenses
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The City Administrator presented a report from the
Report by Dir,
Director of Utilities re: possible disposal of City -owned
of Util. re:
land west of the alley between 11th and 12th Streets,
possible dis-
east of Angeleno Avenue, resulting from the request of
posal of City -
Mr. Edward R. Seidner, 1122 North Angeleno Avenue. It
owned land as
was recommended that the property including the #2 Well
requested by
House and that area north of Well #2 be reserved by the City
E.R.Seidner,
'
as a future Well site, which area is approximately 384 ft.
by 60 ft.
1122 N.Angeler
The property south of Well #p2, including the
Ave.,adjoininE
booster building and reservoir (approximately 130 ft by
propty. owner
60 ft.) is not needed by the Water Department and may be
(referred to
disposed of at Council's discretion.
C.Atty. for
The City Administrator suggested that the excess property
study & report
be offered to the two adjacent property owners to purchase
from the City, with the provision that the purchaser remove
any building on the site.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Attorney for study and report.
A joint report was received from the Director of Utilities
Report & Recom
and City Administrator, recommending the establishment of
to establish
a.;Water Foreman classification, with salary range 27($690-
Water Foreman
$839), as there is no intermediate supervisor between the
classif.Qrange
individual workmen and the Superintendent.
27, req.appvl.
It was further requested in the report that the Personnel
of job specs
& promo exam.
Board approve the job specifications and, if approved,
proceed with a promotional examination as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer the proposed job specifi-
cations to the Personnel Board for approval.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation that the
Recomm.that
City renew the General Services Agreement with the County
City renew
to provide Prosecutor Services by the District Attorney's
Genl.Serv.Agmt
Office, and adopt a Resolution authorizing the renewal.
with County
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 13
A Resolution was presented requesting the renewal of the Res -#5558,
General Services Agreement with the County for a period renewing Genl.
of five years. Serv.Agmt.w£th
County for 5
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: yrs., & req.
County cont.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to provide
1 RENEWING THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY City Prosecu-
OF LOS ANGELES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS AND REQUESTING for services
THE COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES thereunder
THEREUNDER.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
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 5558.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator
Approve Agmt.
that the City approve an agreement with the State Depart-
bet.City &
ment of Employment to participate in a Work Incentive
State Dept.
Program, and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement,
of Employment
which has been approved by the City Attorney. The function
re:Work In -
of this program is to provide training and work experience
centive Prograo
to persons who receive welfare payments, to permit them
& auth.Mayor
to become gainfully employed and thus be removed from the
to sign
welfare rolls. All salaries received by participants
Police Patrol
are paid by funds other than City funds, and Workmen's
Units, with
'
Compensation Insurance is provided by the U. S. Department
7 trade-ins,
of Labor, also without cost to the City.
& auth.bid
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
call
and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement and
authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
A joint recommendation was received from the City Adminis- Recomm.estab.
trator and the Director of Utilities for the establishment Schedule "M"
of a new Schedule "M" (Municipal Service) rate for electri- (Mun.Serv.)
cal service applying only to the various City Departments, rate for elec.
and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution. serv. to City
Depts., effect
Because of the different rates under which the municipal 5/1/69
services are billed, the Director of Utilities recommended (Atty. to prep
that all electrical billings for municipal services be Resolution)
under the one "M" rate.
After discussion,it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation, to
become effective May 1, 1969, and the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Resolution.
The City Administrator presented a request for approval
Appvl.specs
of specifications for purchase of seven 4 -door sedan Police
for purch.of
Patrol Units, with trade -£n of seven 1968 Pontiac Catalina
7 4-dr.sedan
4 -door sedans, and authorization for City Clerk to advertise
Police Patrol
for bids on all makes of full-size automobiles.
Units, with
7 trade-ins,
After discussionit was
s
& auth.bid
call
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969 Page 14
A request was submitted by the City Administrator for C.Admin.auth.
approval of specifications for furnishing and emptying to obtain
of metal trash containers on City property and downtown quotations on
streets. The present 5 -year contract will soon expire 1-yr.basis fo.
and the specifications follow those in existence. The furn.& emptyi:
City Administrator pointed out that if bids are taken metal trash
for a one-year period only, quotations could be obtained. containers on
' City .&
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert downtown own ststye
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications,
adding 1 pickup per week for the Police Facility Building,
and to authorize the City Administrator to obtain quota-
tions on a one-year basis.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Notice from
the Chamber of Commerce, notifying Council of a public Ch.of Com.re:
meeting to be held in the Azusa Auditorium on 4/16/69 pub.mtg.4/16
at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing a proposal in Azusa Aud.
to re-route State Highway 39 from Azusa Avenue to San @7:30 p.m.re:
Gabriel Avenue, and to restore two-way traffic on both Azusa & San Q
Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues between First Street and Aves. as 2-wa;
Sierra Madre Avenue. streets
The City Administrator gave a verbal report concerning Verbal report
the request of Senior Patrol Leader Mike Kloster, Boy by C.Admin.on
Scout Troop #404, to paint house numbers on curbs, which req.of Sr.Pat:
request had been referred to the City Administrator and Leader Kloster
Director of Public Works on 3/3/69• Mr. Kloster was to paint housf
advised of Council's action and was told to contact the numbers on
Director of Public Works to discuss various available curbs
methods of performing community service project requirements
for an Eagle Award. Not having heard from Mr. Kloster, the
' City Administrator said he will write one more letter.
The City Administrator presented a memorandum from the Memo & Report
Joint City Council Sub -Committees of the Cities of of Jt.City Cnc
Glendora and Azusa, re: Sale of 28 Glendora Water Services Sub -Committee:
to Azusa and Amendments to MacNeil Vosburg, et al., Indenture. of Glendora &
Azusa re: sale
Councilman Calvert, a member of the Joint Committee, gave of 28 Glendora
a verbal report which elaborated on the memo presented. Water Service;
to Azusa, and
After discussion, it was Amendments to
MacNeil Vosbur
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert et al.,Indentt
and unanimously carried that Councilman Decker and Council-
man Calvert be authorized to offer Glendora $28.500. for
the 28 services, with the understanding that there will be
no other agreement in this transaction, and the City
Attorney will look into the other matters re. Glendora
pumping and water storage rights.
The City Administrator informed Council of receipt of Receipt of
two dividend checks, totaling $35,290.67, earned by the dividend from
City on its Workmen's Compensation Insurance policy, as State Work -
follows: men's Comp.
' earned %
ofe-
$35,073.02, first payment for policy period ending 7/1/68=54% earned pre -
of earned premium. 217.65 final payment for 1965 policy mium, for
year (32.5 of total premium} policy period
ending
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney 7/1/68)
and unanimously carried to compliment the City employees
on a fine safety record, with a memo to be sent to all
Department Heads.
The City Administrator presented a -request from Police Req.by Police
Officer David J. McCullen that City provide him with Off.McCullen
defense in the action Ortiz vs. City of Azusa,et al., in that City
i
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1969
which he has been joined as a defendant re: auto accident
with Police vehicle on 6/8/68.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the communication be filed
and the request referred to the City's insurance carriers,
with a letter requesting them to provide defense for
Officer McCullen, as well as the City, in said action.
Page 15
provide him
with defense
in Court
case rezauto
accident with
Police veh.
on 6/8/68
The Mayor gave notice of an invitation from the San Gabriel Invit.to
Valley Symphony Association to attend a "Spring Fantasy" Spring Fant.
at the Diamond Bar Country Club on 5/2/69 at $10 per by SGV Sym$$h.
person. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to attend, as he Assn.,5/2/69
will be unable to do so. No action taken.
Councilman Rubio informed Council he had received a letter
from the Governor of Zacatecas, who has accepted the City's
invitation to attend the Golden Days celebration. Also,
the Governor of Zacatecas would be happy to receive a
delegation from their sister city, Azusa, July 8-16, 1969.
Councilman Rubio said he would like to know if these
dates are agreeable to Council and how many Councilmen
plan to make the trip tc Zacatecas and Guadalajara. The
proposed visitation was agreeable to Councilmen, all of
whom plan to go on the trip. The Mayor said he would like
to have more information as to cost before any action is
taken.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay-
ment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Calvert 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 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: Councilmenz None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5559•
Councilman Rubio said there had been no Council action at
the adjourned meeting of 3/13/69, as to data processing.
The City Clerk gave a progress report on EDP and informed
Council that he and the City Administrator plan to meet
with Mr. Ira Williams, IBM representative, on 4/11/69 to
plan the priorities and mechanics for future program appli-
cations.
Res -#5559
Bills & Reqs.
Re: EDP
Progress
Report
The City Administrator mentioned that when he attended the Auth.Plaque
meeting of the League Committee on Annexation in Sacramento, be prepared
' he noticed that on the wall in the back Board Room are & sent to
plaques from various cities, but none from Azusa, and he LCC in
requested authorization to have a plaque prepared and Sacramento
sent to the League of California Cities.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment- 11:35 p.m.
Next Resolution #5560 -Cierk
Next Ordinance # 966
Adjourn