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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 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. Albert J. Duggan of St. Frances
of Rome R. C. Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubiq, Decker, Cooney,
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Direc-
tor Smith, City Clerk Klarr
Minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1969, were approved
with the following correction by the Mayor: on page 8,
4th paragraph from the bottom, re: Claim against the City,
the word "against" was misspelled.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened'in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, April 17,
1969, for the construction of a Water Main between Reser-
voir No. 1 and Water Well No. 3 (Project No. 467). Present
at the bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy,
Director of Public Works Sandwick, Director of;Utilities
Marron, and City Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of
the Notice Inviting Bids.
Seven (7) bids were submitted as follows:
Contractor
Robert G. Castongia, Inc.
Rogers and Davies
Bebek Corporation
Ace Pipeline Company
Rex W. Murphy
Hood Corporation
Salata, Inc.
Total Amount Bid
$ 71,350.00
77,684.00
78,725.36
79,023.00
82,195.00
83,192.98
87,426.71
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The Director of Public Works and Director of Utilities sub-
mitted a memo recommending that the contract be awarded to
Robert G. Castongia, Inc., for the unit prices submitted.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommen-
dation and award the bid to Robert G. Castongia, Inc., low
bidder ($71,350), and to return bid securities to unsuccessful
bidders after the contract has been signed.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public hearing
on amendment to Sections 9230.80 and 9230.81 of the Munici-
'ple Code (Zoning Chapter) re: Precise Plan of Design, Pur-
pose and When Required, recommended by Planning Commission
Resolution #784 (Planning Commission initiated), the Mayor
declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Public Hearing, published on
4/2/69 in the Azusa Herald'and Pomotropic, and a commun-
ication from the Planning Director which stated the
Director of Public Works suggested to the Planning Commis-
sion that, because of the damage which was caused by the
floods in the northerly portions of the City, no building
permits should be issued for this area until it has been
deemed safe from future storm damage; also that the only
7:30 p.m.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Min.4/7/69
appvd. as
corrected
Bids on const.
Water Main
bet.Reserv.
No.l & Water
Well No -3
(Proj.467)
(awarded to
Robt. G.
Castongia,Inc.'
Pub.Hrg. on
amend. Secs.
9230.80 and
9230.81 of
M.C. re:
Precise Plan
of Design,etc.
(cont. to
5/5/69)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969
way the Planning Commission could legally review these
permits for safety was through a temporary revision of
the Precise Plan of Design Ordinance, so as to cause all
building permits issued in the area east of San Gabriel
Avenue and north of 11th Street to be required to file a
Precise Plan of Design: In the future, when debris basins
and/or other methods have been constructed to prevent
future mud or water damage, this proposed Ordinance should
be repealed.
After some discussion among Council Members, Planning
Director, and Director of Public Works, it was felt that
there may be a better method of achieving safe building
standards in areas of the City that would be most affected
by a flood.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to 5/5/69
at 7:30 p.m., and refer to City Administrator, Director
of Public Works, Planning Director, and Building Inspector,
to check for alternatives and report back to Council.
The time of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Public
Hearing on the revocation of a Cafe Entertainment Permit,
per Demand filed by Diana DiLiberto, dba The Bunny Run,
located at 633 East Foothill Blvd., pursuant to action by
the Chief of Police whereby the above was found in viola-
tion of Ordinance No. 942 through showing of obscene films
and other violations of the regulations of that Ordinance,
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Mr. Herbert Blitz, Attorney for Mrs. DiLiberto, with
offices at 608 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, addressed
' the Council, suggesting that a subcommittee be appointed
to take testimony and depositions. He further stated that
he had been informed there were additional grounds for the
action of revocation which had not been included in the
letter from the Chief of Police and would be introduced by
the Chief during the hearing. Therefore, he requested
that he be given additional time to be informed of the
specific additional grounds and to prepare for them. He
suggested the date of May 8, 1969, as a possible date for
the subcommittee to hear testimony.
After some discussion, it was determined that the Attorney
for Mrs. DiLiberto had the films in question present and
would be willing to show them at this time. The question
of the advisability of delaying action was raised and it was
suggested that, if the films were present, they may proceed
with presentation of the films immediately. However, in
further discussion, it was indicated that due to the possible
nature of such films and the presence in the audience of
minors who could not be lawfully excluded from a public
meeting, it was suggested that a subcommittee of two Council-
men be appointed to view the films in question and make a
finding to the City Council at a later date. At such a
committee meeting, inasmuch as fewer than a quorum of
' Councilmen would be present, minors could be excluded.
The date of May 1, 1969, was proposed and agreed to by
Mr. Blitz. This would allow the subcommittee to view the
films and return a finding to the Council at its next
regular meeting on May -5, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a subcommittee to
hear evidence and report back to Council at its meeting on
May 5, 1969. Motion carried by the following vote of
Council:
Page 2
Pub.Hrg.on
Revocation of
Cafe Enter-
tainment
Permit (Diana
DiLiberto dba
The Bunny Run)
Mayor auth.to
appt.subcom.
to hear eviden
& rept.back to
Cnc1.5/5/69
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 3
AYES: Councilmen; Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmeno None
Attorney Blitz stated that the permittee and one other person
appointed by the permittee would be present at this sub-
committee meeting., which would probably last 22 hours.
Mayor Solem appointed Councilmen Rubio and Calvert to
Mayor appt'd
'
serve on said subcommittee., which will have its meeting on
Cnclm.Rubio &
5/l/69 at 7:30 p.m., in the Azusa Library Auditorium.
Calvert to
Subcomm.@ its
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
mtg.5/1/69,
to continue the public hearing on the revocation of the
7.30 p.m.Lib.
Cafe Entertainment Permit to 5/5/'69 at 7:30 p.m., when
Aud.
further testimony will be heard. Motion carried by the
following vote of Council:
Hrg.Cont.to
5/5/69
AYES: Councilmen; Rubio, Cooney, Calvert., Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The time of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg. on
Hearing on the revocation of Cafe Entertainment Permit., revocation
per Demand filed by Joseph L. Matuck, dba Pepe's., located of Entertain.
at 718 North San Gabriel Avenue, pursuant to action by the Permit (Jos.
Chief of Police whereby the above was found in violation L. Matuck dba
of Ordinance #942 through showing of obscene films and Pepe's)
other violations of the regulations of that Ordinance, the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Joseph L. Matuck, whose business address is 718 North San
' Gabriel Avenue, addressed Council and stated his attorney
has asked for a continuance of this hearing.
The City Attorney stated Council could have both cases heard
by the subcommittee on May 15 1969, and it is his intention
to prepare the written findings of fact., to be presented at
the continuance of the hearings.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Subcommittee
that this matter be heard by the subcommittee on 5/1/69, at to hear evi-
7:30 p.m., at the Library Auditorium, and report back to dence on
Council, and that this hearing be continued to 5/5/69 at 5/l/69 & rpt.
7:30 p.m. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: to Cnel.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney., Calvert., Solem
NOES: Councilmen- Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
The hour of 7;30 p.m. also being the time set for the con-
tinued 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 Freeway Service Zone, at 229 South
Azusa Avenue, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented a communication from T. W. Atkinson,
Real Estate Representative of Mobil 011 Corporation, in
which they requested a further continuance of the hearing
to allow study by the Planning Commission of alternative
methods for freeway identification of businesses within
the Freeway Service Zone.
Moved by Councilman. Cooney.,seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to 5/19/69
at 7:30 p.m.
Hrg. cont.
to 5/5/69
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
re: appeal
from denial
of Var.(Case
V-225 - Mobil
Oil Corp.)
(cant. to
51/19/69)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 4
A Resolution was presented, consenting to the appointment
of Mrs. Virginia Memmesheimer to the Board of Library Trus-
tees for the balance of the term expiring 6/30/70.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. VIRGINIA MEMME-
'SHEIMER TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
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 5560.
The City Clerk presented a petition, containing 69 signa- Petition req.
tures, requesting better traffic control at the corner of better traffic
Fondale Street and Cerritos Avenue, plus a report from control at
the Director of Public Works recommending that Council refer cor.Fondale &
the matter to the Chief of Police and Director of Public Cerritos
Works for a complete study and report, as he feels that this (referred to
situation warrants full investigation. Pol.Ch. &
Dir.P.W.for
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker study & rpt.)
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works.
'The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Beulah Claim re:
M. Boardman re: alleged property damage from auto accident propty.damage
with City Street Sweeper, on 4/2/69. from auto acc.
with Street
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio Sweeper
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it to
City's insurance carriers.
The City Clerk presented a communication from F. W. Markman, Req.by F.W.
922 Edie Drive, Duarte, to various Foothill Cities and Markman that
County Supervisor Bonelli, suggesting participation in the Foothilll
building of check dams in the San Gabriel River for recrea- Cities partic.
tional purposes. in bldg.check
dams for recre�
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert purposes
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administrator
to notify Mr. Markman that jurisdiction of the San Gabriel
River rests with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
A request was received from the American Legion Auxiliary American Leg.
in Azusa for permission to sell poppies to the public on Aux.to sell
May 23rd and 24th, 1969. poppies on
5/23 & 24
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
' and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
a Person -to -Person transfer of On -Sale Beer (food) License of trans.
from D. A. Beeson and W. E. Kendall to D. A. Beeson (dropping On -Sale Beer
the one partner), for premises located at 1044 West Gladstone (food)Lic.to
Street, known as "E -Gee's". D.A.Beeson
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker (E -Gee's)
and unanimously carried to file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 213 1969
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Police
and Fire Association, requesting Council's review and
answer to the following item: Clarification on "bargain-
ing and with whom"; plus a list of the names and addresses
of the current Board of Directors of said Association.
Police Officer James R. Albert, 1209 Canyon View Drive,
La Verne, addressed Council on behalf of the Police and
' Fire Association, requesting clarification re: discussion of
salaries and fringe benefits, as to time and meeting place
for such discussion, and with whom.
1
1
The Mayor informed Officer Albert that they should meet
directly with Mr. Foxworthy, City Administrator, for the
time being.
Officer Albert announced that he will be the representative
from the Police Department and that Captain Talbott will
represent the Fire Department. He also requested that the
safety members meet separately from the other City employees
for this discussion because of the job classifications.
After discussion with the City Attorney as to the inter-
pretation of the Civil Service Ordinance, the Mayor told
Officer Albert that the City Administrator will contact
the Police and Fire Association to set up a time and place
for discussion, as requested.
The City Clerk notified Council of receipt of a note from
Mrs. Blanche Wolfe in expression of gratitude for flowers
sent on behalf of Council upon the passing of her husband,
former employee Art Wolfe. The Mayor requested that the
note be posted on the Bulletin Board.
The City Clerk requested authorization to sign release of
all claims against Michael K. Fettkether re: accident with
City vehicle on 3/13/69, whereupon the City will receive
$175.98•
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to grant request and to send letter
to Mr. Fettkether's insurance company with the stipulation
that the release is not effective until the money is
received by the City.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $1,311,538.70 as of March 31, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file Statement.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 789, conditionally granted a Conditional Use
Permit to construct an automobile service station at
877 East Alosta Avenue (Case C-88 -Azusa Foothill Citrus
Co., owner - Shell Oil Co., applicant). No action by
Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution #790, conditionally granted a Variance for
reduction of distance required for accessory buildings
from 10 ft. to 6 ft. 6 inches, on property at 549 East
5th Street ( Case V-226 - Mike C. Ramirez). No action
by Council.
Page 5
Req.by Pol.
& Fire Assn.
for clarifi-
cation on
"bargaining
& with whom"
(C.Adm.to
contact Assn.
re:time &
place for
discussion)
Thank -You
note reed.
for flowers
sent upon
passing of
Art Wolfe
Auth.to
sign Release
of claim re:
acc.(M.K.
Fettkether)
City Treas.
Fin.Statement
P.C.Res.789
grntg.CUP
(C-88 -Shell
Oil & Az.Foot.
Citrus Co.)
P.C.Res.#790
grntg. Var.
(Case V-226 -
M.C.Ramirez)
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#791
Resolution #791, recommended an amendment to Sections 9231.21 amend.M.C.re:
(b), 9231.27, and 9232.80 of the Municipal Code re: Filing Filing &Appea:
and Appeal Fees; hearing before Council has been set for Fees(hrg . 5/5/6(
5/5/69 at 7:30 p.m.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 6
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#792
Resolution #792, recommended an amendment to Section 9230-51(b)Amend M.C.re:
of the Azusa Municipal Code re: Double -Car Garage Require- Double -Car
ments; hearing before Council has been set for 5/5/69 at Garage Require
7:30 p.m. (Hrg•5/5/ 9)
An Ordinance
was presented for
second reading and adoption,
Ord.#966
amending the
Municipal Code to
rezone certain property from
amending M.C.
R -3a to M-1
(Case Z-154 - Avery
Label Co.).
to rezone prof
to M-1 (Z-154-
Councilman Calvert offered for
adoption the Ordinance
Avery Label)
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (Z-154 - AVERY LABEL COMPANY).
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: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 966.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.rdg
amending Sections 9230.71(b), paragraph 5 (f), and Ord.amend.Sec;
9221.20(a) of the Municipal Code re: Signs in Freeway 9230.71(b)
Service Zone and Adjacent to Freeways. para. 5 (fJ,&
'9221.20(a)re:
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading Signs in Fwy.
an Ordinance entitled: Serv.Zone &
Adj.to Fwys.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS IN
THE FREEWAY SERVICE ZONE AND ADJACENT TO FREEWAYS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A Resolution was presented, denying a Conditional Use Res -k5561
Permit (C-84 - Johnson, et al.). denying CUP
(c-84 -
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Johnson et al
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(Johnson, Jiminez, Hirota and Noriega).
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, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5561.
A Resolution was presented, denying zone change from R -lc Res -#5562
to C-2 (Case Z-153 - Johnson, et al.). denying zone
chng.from R-1,
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: to C -2(Z-153
Johnson, et a.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE (Johnson, Jiminez, Hirota and
Noriega).
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, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5562.
A Resolution was presented, amending the complement in
Res -#5563
the Public Works Department by reducing Civil Engineer
amend.Res.
Associates from 2 to 1, and increasing Civil Engineering
¢#4693 re:
Assistants from 1 to 2.
P.W.Dept.
complement
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
by reducing
Civ.Engr.Assoc
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
from 2 to 1, 8
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
increas.Civ.
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
Engr.Assts.frc
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING EXHIBIT
1 to 2
"A" ATTACHED THERETO EFFECTIVE APRIL 21, 1969.
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 5563.
A Resolution was presented, establishing a new Schedule "M" Res 45564 amen
(Municipal Service) rate for electrical service applying Res. 3874 by
only to the various City Departments, at 1.5¢ per kwhr, with estab.new SchE
$1.00 minimum charge, effective 5/1/69. M rate for el(
serv. to City
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Depts.,effec.
5/1/69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3874 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT
OF ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULES AND ADOPTION OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LIGHT AND POWER
DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE MAY 11 1969.
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 5564.
Upon request of the Council on 4/7/69, the City Attorney Atty.'s rpt.
gave his report on the application by the attorney for re:applica-
claimant, John S. Gentry, a minor, for leave to present a tion to waive
claim against the City after the 100th day from the date of amount of dayc
the accrual of the cause of action, predicated upon Sec. within which
911.6 of the Government Code. After review of the applica- to bring a
tion and the claim for alleged personal injury at the Claim P.S.
school crossing at Citrus Avenue and Gladstone Street on Gentry)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 8
11/18/68, it was the recommendation of the City Attorney
that Council grant the application to file this late claim.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the application to file a late
claim be granted; that the claim be received and denied,
and referred to the City's insurance carriers.
The City Attorney requested that the City join in an amicus
Auth.payment
brief in the case Bishop vs. City of San Jose, re: wage
of $50 max.for
rates for electricians, prepared by Mr. Erickson, with
sharing cost
various cities to share in the cost of preparing the brief
of printing
at a cost of not more than $50 each.
brief & City's
name appear as
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
amicus(Bishop
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment
vs.City of
of $50 maximum for sharing cost of printing the brief, and
San Jose re:
have the City's name appear as amicus.
wage rates for
electricians)
The City Attorney notified Council of receipt of a commun-
ication from Thomas C. Lynch, Attorney General, which
Req.to join
stated'his office is preparing to file a treble damage
in treble
civil antitrust action against certain manufacturers of
damage civil
asphaltic petroleum products used in road building and road
anti-trust
maintenance. The City was asked to participate in the
suit vs.mfgrs.
State's suit if purchases over an 11 -year period exceed
of asphaltic
3500 tons. Should the City elect to be represented by the
petroleum prod
Attorney General's Office, a Resolution must be passed be-
used in road
fore May 16, 1969, authorizing them to conduct legal pro-
bldg.& maint.
ceedings in the City's behalf.
(referred to
C.Adm.& Dir.of
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
P.W.for rpt.on
and unanimously carried to refer the request to the Director
5/5/69)
of Public Works and City Administrator for report at the
5/5/69 meeting.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Com-
Monthly
missions were presented by the City Administrator.
Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to file the reports.
The City Administrator presented a request by the Police Auth.attend.
Chief for Sgt. Lawrence Trujillo to attend the Vice Control Vice Control
Institute at California State College, Los Angeles, on Inst.,QCal.
four successive Saturdays (May 3, 103 17, and 24), and State,L.A.,&
authorizing payment of $18 enrollment fee. payment of $lE
enrollment fee
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney (Sgt.L.Trujill
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The City Administrator presented a request by the Director M.San Miguel
of Public Works that Michael San Miguel, Civil Engineering auth.to attend
Assistant, be permitted to attend a course in Technical course in Tech
Report Writing, at Cal. State College in Los Angeles, and Report Writing
authorizing reimbursement of $18.75.tuition upon satis- @Cal-State,L.A
factory completion of the course. with reimb.of
'tuition
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A Resolution was presented, accepting Director's Deed Res -#5565
No. D -B5756 from the State Division of Highways containing accepting Dir.
ten parcels which provide easements for utilities and Deed #D -B5756
sewers in the vicinity of the Foothill Freeway. from Div.Hwys.
re -10 parcels,
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled: provid.Util.&
Sewer Easement
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA in vicinity of
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN DIRECTOR'S DEED NO. D -B5756 AND Foothill Frwy.
AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969
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 5565.
The City Administrator presented a memo from the Director
of Public Works which stated that the work on the construc-
tion of Gladstone Street between Vernon and Vincent Avenues
(Project 462) has been completed. This project was begun
by So -Cal Construction Co, and, due to the rains which
occurred during this time, that company was unable to
finish the construction. The bonding company took over and
completed the project immediately. There was more paving
needed than was originally estimated, and this amount, less
other minor items which were not needed, brought a total
Change Order of $3,545.66.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that the Change Order be authorized. It was the recom-
mendation of the City Attorney that the completion date
be extended to April 9, 1969, due to the inclement weather
conditions which prohibited work.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to extend.the completion date on Project 462 to April 9,
1969. Motion carried by the following vote of•Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert
NOES: Councilmen: Solem
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Change
Order in the amount of $3,545.66.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute
the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk to record the
same.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works that Richard V. Speck, 502 West
Alosta Avenue, Glendora, be authorized to prepare a real
estate appraisal for the right-of-way required for Tenth
Street Assessment District No. 1968-1, for a fee of $300.
Of the two proposals obtained from qualified real estate
appraisers, Mr. Speck's was the lowest.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works.
The City.Administrator presented a memo from the Director
of Public Works in which he states that, as a result of
Resolution #5506 adopted by Council on 12/16/68, the State
Division of Highways has conducted traffic studies at the
intersections of Azusa Avenue and Paramount Street and has
submitted an interim report recommending that further in-
vestigation be made after the Foothill Freeway is opened
to Grand Avenue in Glendora. They did not recommend
traffic signals at this time due to the unusual traffic
conditions created by the interim opening of the Freeway
to Azusa Avenue.
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Re:Proj.462
completion
date extend.
to 4/9/69
change order
of $3,545.66
appvod;auth.
exec.Notice
of Completion
for recording
Auth.R.V.
Speck to pre-
pare R.E.
appraisal for
R/W required
for 10th St.
Assess.Distr.
#1968-1, for
$300 fee
Interim Report
of Div, of
Hwys. re:
Traffic study
@Paramount St.
& Azusa Avenue
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file the interim report and
have the Director of Public Works recheck again within three
weeks after the Freeway is opened to Grand Avenue.
The City Administrator presented a report from the Direc-
tor of Public Works re: communication from the California
Roadside Council which requested approval of proposed
' route and design decisions for freeways and Federal -aid
secondary.highways. It was the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works that Council not recommend the
policy and procedure memorandum as set forth by the Calif-
ornia Roadside Council and that their communication be
filed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and
file the communication.
A Resolution was presented, approving an agreement for
electrical distribution facilities and energy at 502 East
Foothill Blvd. (Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.).
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
AND ENERGY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND FIRESTONE TIRE &
RUBBER COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
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 5566.
After discussion and consent of Council, the City Attorney
stated he will prepare a Resolution to empower the City
Administrator to enter into Agreements for electrical
distribution facilities and energy.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Director
of Utilities that Hugh Gerharz, Electric Utilities Superin-
tendent, be permitted to attend a conference on Underground
Distribution, conducted by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers, Inc., to be held in Anaheim, May 13
through 16 1969, and authorizing accountable expenses not
to exceed $100.
' The City Administrator stated that funds are available in
this Account, although there is nothing budgeted for this
request.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
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Report by
Dir.P.W.&
recom.to
file req.by
Calif.Road-
side Council
re:freeway
route &
design
decisions
Res.#5566
appvg.agmt.
for elec.
distrib.
(Firestone
Tire & Rubber
Co.)
Res.to be
prep.to give
blanket auth.
to C.Admin.to
enter into
Agmts. for
elec.distrib.
facil.
Elec.Util.Supt.
auth.to attend
Conf.on Under-
ground Distrib:
5/13/69 thru
5/16, & accnt.
exp.max $100
The City Administrator presented a communication from Appropriation
Policewoman Hunter re: budget request for hosting Educa- of $200 incl.ir
tional Training Institute of Women Peace Officers' Associ- 1969-70 P.D.
ation in September, 1969. It was the recommendation of the budget for
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969
City Administrator that an appropriation of $200 be included
in the 1969-70 Budget of the Police Department to assist in
defraying organizational and technical costs of hosting this
Institute.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to appropriate $200 to
be included in the 1969-70 Police Department budget, as
requested.
The City Administrator presented a request from Amforge,
Inc., 750 North Vernon Avenue, for vacation of a 15 -ft.
Utilities Easement crossing its property, and a report from
the Director of Utilities recommending the release of this
Easement, subject to payment of all costs and fees by
Amforge, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer the request to the Plan-
ning Commission.
The City Administrator presented a report by Foothill Free-
way Surplus Property Committee res consideration of 17
additional parcels of land adjacent to Freeway route through
the City. The Committee recommended that the City acquire
6 of these parcels for landscaping, beautification, or
park purposes.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the
Committee and to request that the City Administrator submit
the report of the Committee to the State Division of High-
ways.
Report by the City Administrator that Student Government Day,
sponsored by Azusa High School Key Club, is scheduled for
Monday, May 5, 1969, with activities in the afternoon in-
volving City Departments, and attendance at the Council
meeting in the evening.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the scheduled activities
for Student Government Day on 5/5/69•
The City Administrator presented a request by the Police
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Thomas J.
Fogarty as Assistant Poundmaster (part-time), at Step 1
of Range 20A, effective 4/22/69.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator submitted a price quotation from
Western Disposal for furnishing and emptying of metal
trash containers of 3 cu. yd. capacity at City Buildings,
Parks and Downtown Streets, for a one-year period, which
was the only quotation received, although requests for
quotations were sent to four firms. The prices submitted
by Western Disposal are almost identical with those on
the previous contract.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the quotation of Western
Disposal for a one-year period, and authorize the City
Administrator to have a P.O. issued, to become effective
5/1/69•
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hosting Educ.
Trng.Inst.of
Women Peace
Officers'Assn.
in Sept.1969
Req.by
Amforge, Inc.
for vacation
of 15-ft.Util.
Easement
across their
propty.
(referred to
P1an.Comm.)
Foothill Frwy.
Surplus Propty
Com.report res
17 addl.parcel
adja.to Frwy.
route thru
City
Student Govt.
Day,sponsored
by Azusa H.S.
Key Club, on
5/5/69(after-
noon & evening
Conf.appt.
T.J.Fogarty,
part-time
Asst.Pound-
master effec.
4/22/69
Quotation from
Western Dis-
posal for
rubbish pick-
up on City
propty.& Down-
town Sts.,for
1 yr. beg.
5/1/69
(accepted)
-AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 12
The City Administrator notified Council of the receipt Recd $16;899.1
of a check from Southern Counties Gas Co. for $16,899.17, from So.Countie
which is the City's franchise tax for the year ending Gas Co.for fran
12/31/68 under the terms of Franchise Ordinance #341, chise tax, year
which item is budgeted each year. ending 12/31/6F
The City Administrator presented a report from the Planning Plan.Dir.Rpt.
Director re: Downtown Area, as a result of the meeting re:Mtg.on
'with representatives of HUD, Director of Public Works, City Downtown Area
Administration, and Planning Director after preliminary
investigation of the area involved, it was their decision
that the central business district of the City would qualify
for an Urban Renewal project.
The City has two approaches to establishing this project:
1. a) Establish a Workable Program.
b) Organize a Redevelopment Agency.
c) Submit an application for the Neighborhood Develop-
ment Program.
d) Within one year, develop a plan and take some visible
steps in the effectuation of that plan. This would
be included in the cost of the total pro ect and
partly covered by the Federal Government, but it
would take six months to complete the planning
phase.)
2. This alternative method was the one they recommended:
a) Hire a marketing consulting firm to do an economic,
Lather than design oriented, survey of the area to
' suggest optimum usage of the land. (This would be
at the expense of the City.)
b) Establish a Workable Program.
c) Establish a Redevelopment Agency.
d) Submit an application for the Neighborhood Develop-
ment Program.
The alternative was suggested since it would be almost
impossible for the City to go through the planning and
execution of even a portion of the plan within the one-year
time period; consequently, they recommend that the planning
be done prior to submission of the applicationiforms. The
Federal representatives had advised there were several
planning consultant firms which would put emphasis on
,economics rather than on design, and the economic survey
would probably cost between $7,000 and $10,000; this esti-
mated cost was based on previous experience.
After discussion , it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Plan.Dir.to
that the Planning Director be requested to contact some contact mktg.
marketing consulting firms and bring back a more definite consulting
bid as to the cost of an economic survey. Motion carried by firms & bring
the following vote of Council: back more
definite idea
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Calvert, Solem as to cost of
NOES: Councilmen: Decker econ.survey
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor reactivated the Downtown Study Committee, with Downtown Study
Councilman Rubio as Chairman, for an additional six -months Com.reactiv.
period. I for 6 months
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 13
The City Administrator called Council's attention to Item #5
o City in oppos.
on the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin,
to AB 1201 &
dated 4/11/69, re: "Taxation - Publicly Owned Utilitiesfi`
ACA 36 re:
(AB 1201 and ACA 36), which will be heard by the Assembly
Taxation,
Education Subcommittee on School Finance on 5/5/69.
Publicly Owned
Util.,& C.Admin
After discussion, it was
to attend hrg.
in person on
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
5/5/69
unanimously carried that letters in opposition to
'and
AB 1201 and ACA 36 be directed to local Assemblymen and
Senators, and also to the members of the Subcommittee,
and authorize the City Administrator to attend the Assembly
Hearing on 5/5/69, to state City's opposition in person.
The Mayor called Council's attention to Item #1 on the City in oppos.
Lea�ue of California Cities Bulletin teceived 4/21/69, to AB 374 re:
re: Assembly Committee Approval of Policemen and Firemen Retirement of
Retirement at Age 50." The League recommended opposition Policemen &
to this Bill. Firemen
Moved by Councilman Calvert, secohded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that Ofty oppose AB 374 qpd direct
letters to legislators urging complete opposition to this
Bill.
The City Attorney mentioned Item #4 on the League of City Atty.to
California Cities Bulletin received 4/21/69, re: "Brown Act- write to Sen.
Misdemeanor" (SB 538). Richardson,
opposing
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney SB 538 re -Brown
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to Act
write a letter to Senator Richardson in opposition to SB 538.
Councilman Rubio asked that an investigation be made of a Re:possible
possibly substandard house at approximately 300 North substandard
Azusa Avenue. He believes Mr. Dario Munoz is the recorded house at approx
owner and lives in back of the property. The City Adminis- 300 N.Azusa Ave
trator said he would check into this. (D. Munoz)
Councilman Rubio informed Council he had talked to Mr. Dir.of P.W.
Noriega, 222 North Vernon Avenue, regarding the hazard to contact
of the island at Vernon Avenue and 3rd Street. Councilman State re:
Rubio stated that, after looking at the area, the island change in
is too wide and is a hazard, and asked if this problem width of
could be eliminated. island @
Vernon & 3rd
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works
contact the State regarding this problem.
Councilman Rubio asked if the Library Board has the right C.Atty. to
to do the planning for expansion of the Library, without check author.
showing the plans to Council, and also to ask for Govern- of Lib.Bd.to
ment funds. remodel & to
enter into
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Agmts. with
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Fed. Govt.
'Attorney to look into the extent of the authority of the
Library Board to remodel and the authority to enter into
agreements with the Federal Government.
Councilman Rubio expressed his disappointment in the Mayor9U Auth.letter
and Councilmen"'9'Iegislative Institute at Sacramento. He be written,
felt the Institute was not planned to get the full oppor- suggesting
tunity to speak to legislators or their representatives. better plan
for next Leg.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert Institute
and unanimously carried to authorize that a letter be
written, asking the Institute to correct this problem at
the next Legislative Institute.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 Page 14
The Mayor asked about the locked chain across the easement
Re: chain
behind the Boy Scout Hall, which blocks off egress and
across ease -
ingress to the Scout Hall. The Director of Public Works
ment behind
reported that the City has utility easements there, and the
Boy Scout
area is subject to people dumping refuse; that the property
Hall
owner said he would like to have a chain put across the
(referred to
area and gave instructions that keys be given to Police,
C.Atty. &
Fire, and other Departments of the City, and to the Scouts.
C.Admin.for
invest. & rpt.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
on 5/5/69
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Attorney and City Administrator for investigation and
report to Council on 5/5/69 and, in the meantime, the area
is to be left open.
The Mayor announced this is "D for Decency Week;"also on
Mayor's
Saturday, 4/26/69, there will be the Economy Run, the
announcements
Community Pancake Breakfast by the Sister City Committee,
and the Library Book Fair.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res.#5567-
ment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
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: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5567.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournments 10:59 p.m.
Next Resolution #5568
Next Ordinance # 967
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