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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Jens J. Solem called the meeting to order and led in
the salute to the flag.
The invocation was given by Pastor Russell Stone of the
Azusa Faith Baptist Church.
Present at'Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney,
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City Attorney
Terzian, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Planning Director Smith, Fire Chief Torrance,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1969, and the
adjourned meetings of June 27 and June 28, 1969, were
presented.
The City Attorney requested a correction of the Minutes of
June 16, on Page 11, the 6th paragraph, by omitting the
words "under the Agreement", the word "only", and the
word "friendly"; and the addition of the sentence "The
proceeding would be comparatively short, since there is
no dispute as to value.' This -sentence would come immedi-
ately before the last sentence of the paragraph.
The Minutes of June 16, 1969, were approved as corrected,
and the Minutes of June 27 and June 28, 1969, were approved
as submitted.
7:30 P.M.
Call to.
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Minutes of
6/16/69
app'd. as
corrected.
Minutes of
6/27 &
6/28/69
app'd.
An employee Service Award for 15 year's:service with the City Ser. Award
was presented to Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Utilities Business H. Eastman
Manager in the Light and Water Office, by Councilman Decker. 15 years
The City Clerk requested confirmation of the temporary Conf. temp.
appointment of Mrs. Josephine Klein, Clerk -Typist, at appt. J.
Range 6, Step 1, effective July 14, 1969, for five days as Klein
vacation relief in the office of the City Clerk. Clerk -Typist
vac. relief
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney 5 days eff.
and unanimously carried that -the temporary appointment for 7,/14/69
five days, as vacation relief, be confirmed.
A request was presented from Brooks & Miller Engineering
Req. for
Company on behalf of Interlake Steel Corporation for the
vacation of
vacation of a utilities easement across the Interlake Steel
Easement
Corporation properties, East: of McKeever Avenue and -South
(Interlake
of Danlee Street.
Steel Corp.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried to forward the request to the
Planning Commission for study and report.
The City Clerk presented for' renewal the Concession Agree-
Renewal of
ment between the Azusa Youth Program and the City. The
Agreemt. be
Agreement remains the same as in the past year.
tween AYP
and City
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert,
and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement between
the Azusa Youth Program and the City of Azusa; and to
authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the City
Clerk to attest.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969
A request was submitted from Standard 011 Company of
California, Western Operations, Inc. to conduct a
geophysical survey along Coney Avenue in a straight line
from the Southern Pacific Railway southerly to the south
City limits at Vincent and Newburgh. The request asked
that permission be granted for the vibrating survey to
be conducted from August 1, 1969, to Steptember 30, 1969,
between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 3 o'clock p.m.
It was noted that within this period of time, the actual
total time required for the survey would not exceed 3
working days. Further, the City was informed that it would
be held harmless from any and all liability to or claims of
others which may result from or in anywise arise out of or
in connection with the operation. A Certificate of Insurance
in the sum of one million dollars will be filed with the City
prior to the commencement of,the work.
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Request
granted to
Stand. Oil
Co. for
geophysical
survey
8/1/69 thru
9/30/69
Mr. Robert E. Bowser, representative of Standard 011 Corpora-
tion, P. 0, Box,606, La Habra, California, addressed the
Council. He explained the work done by his Company in other
areas, with no problr—q having been raised from those areas.
He indicated that his Company would maintain a check with the
residents of the area surveyed to see if there are any problems.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant permission to the Standard
Oil Company of California, Western Operations, Inc., to
conduct a geophysical survey along the route requested
within the period of August 1, 1969, to September 30, 1969,
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., subject to the
filing of a Certificate of Insurance in the sum of one
million dollars with the office of the City Clerk prior to
the commencement of any activity.
The City Clerk presented for the information of the Council
a Notice of Approval by the Local Agency Formation Commission
^n July 15, 1969, of Easterly Annexation District No. 71
(Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Company), and Northerly Annexation
District No. 67 (Nasser, et al).
The Recreation Agreement between the City of Azusa and the
Azusa Unified School District, which had been adopted by
the Council at a previous meeting in the same form as last
year, had been returned to the City from the'School Board
with a request to amend the Agreement from 5¢ of the tax
rate paid by the School District to the City for recreation
services, to a flat sum of $35,000. After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Recreation Director Dangleis
and City Administrator Foxworthy meet with representatives
of the School District and present the views of Council
regarding the maintenance of the 5¢ tax rate, with a report
to the Council at its next regular meeting, August 4, 1969.
Notice of
Appval. by
L.A.F. Comm.
for E.A.D.
No. 71 and
N.A.D. #67
7/15/69
Req. for
Amend. to
Recreation
Agreem. btw
City & AUSD
by School
Board.
The City Clerk presented for ratification by the Council, a Ratification
Proclamation issued by the Mayor, declaring Monday, of Proclm.
July 21, 1969, as a holiday for City employees, in response declaring
to the actions of the President of the United States and 7/21/69 a
the Governor of the State of California. After discussion, holiday for
it was employees.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the Proclamation of the Mayor
declaring Monday, July 21, 1969, a holiday in participation
of the lunar landing, be ratified.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969 PAGE 3
The Treasurer's Financial Report was submitted, showing a total Tress.
bank balance, June 30, 1969, of $1,425,289.02 Report
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio,
and unanimously carried that the report be received and filed.
A communication was presented from the Personnel Board ex-
plaining that in the Police Department there are occasions
whereby a probationary Police Officer cannot complete the re-
quired training program, due to the timing of the classes,
by the end of his probationary period. It was requested
that an amendment be made to Section 78 of the Rules and
Regulations which would allow Police Officers who had reached
the end of the probationary period, but had not completed
the required training program, to remain probationary until
the course is completed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert,
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the
Personnel Board and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution.
The recommended step raizes and/or permanent status for 13
employees was presented by the Personnel Board. By consensus
of the Council this matter was to be continupl to later in
the Agenda and discussed in Executive Session.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 803 (Case Z-143, Norther-
ly Annexation No. 67 Unger/Nasser, et al) recommending a
zone classification upon annexation, was presented to the
Council. The City Clerk will set the date for hearing before
Council.
The following Resolutions were presented to Council for
information only:
Planning Commission Resolution 804 (Case'C-89 - Gulf
011 Company, 455 E. Foothill Blvd.) granting a Condi-
tional Use Permit for the reopening of the existing
service station.
Planning Commission Resolution 805(Case V-228 - Roger
A. Schwind, 1326 North Soldano Ave.) gran6ing a Variance
for the encroachment into a required rear yard with a
room addition to an existing residence,
Pers. Bd.
regd. to
extend prob.
for Pol.Off.
who had not
yet compltd.
required
training
Stp rats.
and/or perm.
status 13
empl.(contd.
to Ex.Sess.)
P.C. Resol.
803 re: zone
chg. upon
annex.
(#67)
P.C.Res.804
rnt. C.U.P.
Gulf 011
Co.)
P.C.Res.805
rnt. Var.
(Schwind)
Planning Commission Resolution 806 (Case V-229 Pancho's P.C.Res.806
Villa, 239 West Foothill Blvd.) granting a Variance to rnt. Var.
permit residential use in a commercial zone. fPancho's
Villa )
Planning Commission
Oil Company, 106 S.
Use Permit to allow
service station.
Resolution 807 (Case C-90 - Humble
Azusa Ave.) granting a Conditional
the construction of an automobile
P.C.Res.807
grnt. C.U.P.
(Humble Oil
Company)
Planning Commission Resolution 808 - commending Plann- P.C.Res.808
ing Director Jack R. Smith for his service to the City. commen. J.R.
Smith,Pl.Dir
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker, Similar
and unanimously carried that a Resolution of the City Council Coun. Resl.
be prepared similar to the Planning Commission's Resolution to be
commending Jack R. Smith for his service to the City, prepared
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969 PAGE 4
A communication was received from the Planning Commission Intrm.Pos.
recommending that during the interim after the Planning of P1. Dir.
Director's resignation, the City consider engaging a Planning to be
Consultant. It was noted that Johnston Craig, former filled by
Planning Director for the City, had contacted the Planning R.L.Fitz-
Commission and indicated his interest in this interim simmons,
position. subject to
his accept.
' The City Administrator informed the Council that Mr. Harold
Johnston, a Planning Consultant, had contacted him, also
indicating an interest in filling the interim position.
The Mayor stated that he had been informed that Mr. Ralph
Fitzsimmons, an Engineer in the City's Engineering Depart-
ment, was interested in this interim position.' After
discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried that Mr. Ralph Fitzsimmons be re-
quested to relate himself to.the Planning Director for the
duration of the time of the Planning Director's employment
with the City to learn the matters of the Planning Department
and become familiar with them; and should Mr. Fitzsimmons
accept such, he would be appointed to fill the interim position.
It was requested that Mr. Fitzsimmons respond to the Council
showing his acceptance of this interim position.
The Mayor submitted the name of Ralph M. Hill, 1117 -North
R. M. Hill
Alameda Avenue, to fill out the unexpired term of Stephen
apptd. to
Kerekes.
P1an.Comm.
filling
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert,
term vacated
and unanimously carried that the Mayor's appointment of
by Kerekes
Ralph M. Hill to the Planning Commission to fill out the
unexpired term be approved.
The City Attorney presented for second reading and adoption,
Ord. ##969
an Ordinance amending the Azusa Municipal Code by the
Rezone to
addition of Section 9207.24, rezonin the property of
R=3c upon
Easterly Annexation District No. 71 Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus
annex.
Company) subject to annexation, to Ric Zone.
E.A.D. ##71
(Azusa Foot -
Councilman Calvert offered the Ordinance entitled:
Hill Citrus
Co.)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 71)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by Roll Call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker,
that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Ordinance 969
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, Intro. Ord.
amending the Azusa Municipal Code adding Subsection K to re:abatement
Section 9230.70 relating to the abatement and amortization & amort. of
of non -conforming signs. non -conform.
signs.
Councilman Cooney offered for introduction, the Ordinance
entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABATEMENT AND AMORTIZA-
TION OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously'carried by Roll Call that further reading be
waived. '
' An Ordinance'was'pres'ented for introductory first reading, Intro. Ord.
approving the annexation of -certain territory designated as apprving.
Easterly Annexation District No: 71 to the City of Azusa. E.A.D. #71
(Azusa Foot -
Councilman Decker offered for introduction, the Ordinance Hill Citrus
entitled: Co.)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY•DESIGNATED EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT
NO. 71, TO THE CITY OF. AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio, and
unanimously carried by Roll Call that further reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented which would declare the initiation
of proceedings to annex certain uninhabited territory known
as Northerly Annexation District No.. 67. This Resolution
establishes the date of Tuesday, September 2, 1969, at the
hour of 8 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers as the time
and place for protest hearing on this matter.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLAR-
ING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "NORTHERLY ANNEXA-
TION DISTRICT NO. 6711
.
Res. #5601
In-tiating
Proced. for
N.A.D. #67
(Unger,
Nasser et al
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert, and
unanimously carried by Roll Call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert, that the
Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was 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 5601
A Resolution was presented which would establish the Bronze and
Gold Medallion Home Program with the reimbursements to con-
tractors meeting the necessary requirements for the Bronze
or Gold Medallion.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING
TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRONZE AND GOLD MEDALLION HOME PROGRAM.
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. The Resolution was 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 5602
Res. #5602
Estab.
Bronze &
Gold Medal.
Home Progra
Correctionsat 8/18/69 meeting by City Attorney with consent of Council:
"The City Attorney stated that the Government Code required a claim
for personal injury to be filed within 100 days after the accident.
He further stated that it was possible to apply for leave to pre-
sent a late claim, if such application was made within a reasonable
time but in no case longer than 1 year after the accident. He ,
pointed out that this particular application had been filed with
the City only 1 day before the 1 year maximum time limit expired,
and that in his opinion no facts had bbeen presented to justify the
the lapse of time. He recommended that the application for leave
to present a late claim be denied."
(Above paragraph to be substituted for 2nd paragraph on page 6)
4th and 5th lines of 3rd paragraph should read in full as follows:
"reasonable period of time as stated by the City Attorney and as
required by State law, and therefore, be denied."
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 229
The City Attorney presented a report on the application for Applic. fob
leave to present late claim by Davis, York and Dankman, leave to pres.m
claim late Attorneys,at Law, on behalf of William Bruce Kohn (a minor) lala e clai )
regarding an alleged personal injury accrued on July 8, 19W Kohn
denied
from an automobile accident in which the claimant was a
passenger. ���
y re ars (4 - /rx9
wh such n a licatio fo leave' pre nt 1 e cl m cou b e un r Ca fornia tat Law bei ne year, nd
that is par ula pplication d been pr ted on ye
lat , a asonable ad elap and t t the pp icati
ve- pres nt la c a
Moved -by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio, and
unanimously carried that it be found that the application for
leave to present late claim d nowt be',r� file taw within
i�ere-
reasonable period of time�cbY
fore, be denied.
The City Administrator presented the monthly reports from Monthly
Reports
the City Departments, Boards, and Commissions.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator presented a communication from Chief City to
of Police Elkins requesting that the Azusa Police Department inrD. A.'s
"
be permitted to participate in the "Ride Along Program"Ride Along
sponsored by the District Attorney's Office of Los Angeles Program"
County for high school students who are members of the
District Attorney's Young Citizens Council. It was felt
that this program would enhance Pol.ice-youth relationships.
Prior to participating in the program, an agreement or waiver
assuming risk of injury and damage„ and a release of claims,
will be signed by the parent or guardian of all participants,
relieving the City from any liabili'_ty.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney,
and unanimously carried that the recommendtion of the
Chi
of
of Police be approved, and that the, City participate
"Ride Along Program".
A resignation was submitted to Council from Reserve Officer Accept. res]
Matthew Ai Goldman, from the
resignationusa wa.sPduecto asconfl�jetfofttime Pol. Res.
July 15, 9 9• eff. 7/15/6`
between his duties a -d his employmE:nt.
uMoved by Concilman nanimouslyu
ucarried that ethe sresigrationeconded by ObenCalvert and
accepted
Conf. apptm
A communication was submitted from Fire Chief Torrance re- eff. 7/20/6
questing confirmation of the folloving appointments, of:
effective 8 o'clock a.m. July 20, 7.969:
Curringto.
#1 - Engineer Ronald Currington to position of Fire RFr.Capt.
Capt., Range 35-A, Step :4..
#2 - Fireman Virgil Lockhart tc, position of Fire to Fire V. Lockhart
art
Engineer, Range 29-A, Step 4.
EnE
R. Quesada
#3 - Fireman Raymond Quesada t'.o position of Fire Fire Eng.
Engineer, Range 29-A, Stere 4
- Fireman Jesse James to p6ai tion of Fire Engineer, J. James is
#1} Fire Eng.
Range 29-A, Step 3.
#5 - Fireman Philip Holmes to 1position of Fire Engineer, P. Holmes
Fire Range 29-A, Step 4.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969 PAGE 7
All of the above appointments are promotional and have been
made on probationary basis.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio, and
unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed.
Request was presented from the Director of Utilities for Coni', apptm.
confirmation of the probationary appointment of Mr. Frank F. Pollock
Pollock as Water Foreman, Range 27, Step 4, effective Water Forem.
July 22, 1969. eff. 7/22/69
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Temp. Mili-
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. tary T.Pava
grntd. V.
Request was presented by Director of Utilities that Mr. Ta'a 8/4/69
Vernon Ta'a, Probationary Meter Reader in the Light and thru 8/.15/69
Water Department, be granted a two week leave of absence
without pay from August 4 through August 15, 19691 in
accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for
temporary military leave. Mr. Ta'a will be on active annual
training duty during this period with the United States Marine
Corps Reserves.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried that the request for military leave be
granted to Mr. Ta'a.
Request by the Director of Public Works was submitted for Conf, apptm.
the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Henry R. Torres H.R.Torres
to the position of Maintenance Man (Parks) probationary, Main. Man
Range 11, Step 1, effective July 22, 1969. (Parks)
eff. 7/22/69
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A report was presented from the Director of Public Works and Rept. re:
the Chief of Police regarding "No Parking" signs located on No Parking
the West side of Citrus Avenue, North of Arrow Highway. signs on
Upon investigation it was found that this area is in the Citrus Ave.
County of Los Angeles, and due to the width of the street N. of Arrow
and the need for a left turn pocket, it was recommended that Highway
the City not request the County to remove these signs. (filed)
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the gentlemen be thanked for the
report and that it be received and filed.
The City Administrator presented specifications for electri- Elec. Transf.
cal transformers and asked that the Council approve the specs, apprvd
specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for & bid call
bids. authorized
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert,
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications for
electrical transformers and to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
The City Administrator gave a verbal report from the con- Rept. re:
tractors constructing the Police building. He informed the effect of
Council that the contractors had anticipated a plumbers' strike on
strike and had hired extra persons to work, prior to the Police faclty
strike, and complete much of the plumbing that needed to be construction
done. However, now that the strike was underway, the rest
of the work on the building was quickly catching up to where
the extra plumbing work had stopped, and if the strike con-
tinues it may delay further activity and there may be the
necessity of requesting an extension for the completion date
of the Police facility. No action was taken by Council.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 221 1969
The City Administrator presented a request from Fire Chief
Torrance to authorize the advertising for bids for a vehicle
for the Battalion Chief's use. He requested the vehicle
to be a six cylinder sedan of the Dodge Dart, Chevy Nova or
Ford Falcon class, with automatic transmission, air condition-
ing, power steering, and to be white in color.
The City Administrator noted that at this time of the year
no new cars are being made. and that due to the timing and
the need for funds, it would be in the best interest of the
City not to advertise but to attempt to negotiate for the best
price and to take quotations. After discussion, it was
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City Adm.
to take
quotations
on Batt.
Chief's car
(Bid proced.
waived) .
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio, and
unanimously carried to waive the bidding procedures under the
Municipal Code,.finding it impracticable, useless and un-
economical to follow such procedures, and that the public welfare
would be promoted by dispensing with the same, and to authorize
the City Administrator to negotiate for the best price on a
vehicle similar to the requested specifications-.
Director of Utilities Marron entered the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Dir. of Util.
ent. meeting
The City Administrator reported on AB1618 regarding the 14%
tax to be imposed upon municipal electric utilities. He
indicated that the expected cost to the City of Azusa should
this Bill pass would be $280,000. Due to the time limit and
the fact that the City Council was out of town when this Bill
was due to be heard by the Revenue and Taxation Committee, he
had sent a telegram to that Committee opposing this Bill in
the name of the City and had sent the Director of Utilities
to Sacramento to speak to that Committee in opposition to the
Bill. This particular meeting of the Committee had been
postponed and Mr. Marron was able to visit the legislative
representative of the City of Azusa and obtain a great amount
of information regarding this Bill. Mr. Marron again attended
the meeting of the Committee on this date to oppose the Bill.
Report by
C. Admin. &
Dir. of Util.
re: AB1618
(Mun. Elec.
Util. tax by
State) and
author. grntd,
to oppose
Bill.
The Director of Utilities reported that he had gust returned
from Sacramento and that the Committee had passed the Bill.
The Bill had been amended to remove the taxation from municipally -
owned gas utilities and was now entirely a taxation upon muni-
cipally -owned electric utilities, and if it was adopted would
become effective January 1, 1970. He informed the Council that
the private electrical utilities were pushing this Bill on the
basis that they felt municipal utilities should pay their fair
share of the taxes. Inasmuch as the City of Azusa does not
generate its power, but purchases it from a private utility,
it would be assumed that our payment to that private utility
would include the cost of the taxes upon the power consumed in
the City. The Bill will now go to the Ways and Means Committee
for further consideration. The City Administrator recommended
stronggly that the City take a position in firm opposition to
AB1618.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker, and
unanimously carried that the City take opposition to AB1618
and do everything in its power, by whatever proper means avail-
able, to see that it does not pass.
A communication was presented to the Council regarding the
San Gabriel Basin Adjudication, setting a date for the hearing
on August 7, 1969, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra
City Hall. The City Administrator and Councilman Calvert
indicated that they would attend, and both urged attendance
by any other Councilman who may be available to be present
at that time.
Hearing re:
San Gab.
Basin Weter
Adjudication
8/7/69
Alhambra
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969 PAGE 9
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio,
and unanimously carried to receive the communication and
authorize any Councilman or personnel interested to attend.
The City Administrator presented a verbal report on the Report re:
progress with regard to a City Flag. He indicated that he City Flag
had sent -out 3 requests.and received one communication from
the Palcific Athletic Company. This Company offered to pro-
vide a City Flag, 3' x 5', at the following prices:
Cottonoutdoor 75.00 ea.
Taffeta (indoor; - - - - - - - 100.00 ea. (No action taken)
An appraisal report was submitted on City -owned land located Appraisal
North of 11th Street and East of Angeleno, behind the report on
property owned by W. F. Christensen and Edward Seidner. City prpty.
The report established that the fair cost of the property ( W. of
would be as follows: Angeleno,
N. of 11th
Mr. Christensen - $ 940.00 St.) Auth.
Mr. Seidner - - $ 1,940.00 for Agreem.
btw. City &
In addition to this, there would be a cost of approximately Christensen
$2,000 for the removal of improvements on the property which & Seidner
would be a liability to Mr. Seidner. The City Attorney advised
the Council that they may enter into a contract with the two
persons on the understanding that the City must advertise these
properties for sale, and that the agreement would be subject to
being cancelled if another bid were submitted in a higher amount.
Mr. Edward P. Seidner, 1122 North Angeleno, addressed the City
Council and indicated his agreement with this price. He further
indicated that he would be willing to set up a bond of $2,000
to guarantee the removal of the improvements on the property
if this would suffice.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the necessary agreements between the City and the two
individuals for the parcels of land under consideration for
the amounts and the conditions as outlined in the report and
the discussion.
The City Administrator presented a Resolution which would Res. #{5603
approve report of the Street Superintendent relative to the apprv. rpt.
abatement of weeds and would authorize the County Auditor to of St. Supt.
enter the assessment for the weed abatement on the County Tax re weed abtm.
Rolls opposite the parcels of land involved. assessments
Councilman Decker offered Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF STREET
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY RELATIVE TO THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 39560 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SECTION
39587 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney that
the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered 5603
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A communication was presented from the Chief of Police re- Conf. of
questing confirmation of the appointment of Gary F. Brewton apptmt. G.
to the position of Reserve Officer in the Azusa Police F. Brewton
Reserves, effective July 231 1969. Police Res.
Officer
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney, eff. 7/23/69
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
'A further communication from the Chief of Police was sub- Conf, of
mitted requesting confirmation of the appointment of Richard apptmt. R.
J. McOmber to the position of Reserve Officer in the Azusa J. McOmber
Police Reserves, subject to the successful passage of the Police Res.
physical examination,. effective July 24, 1969., Officer
eff. 7/24/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed.
The City Administrator presented a letter from Walter L. Commun. from
Risse, Assistant Business Manager, Local Union 18, of the I.B.E.W.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, thanking thanking
the City Council for the action taken pertaining to the Council
employees of the City who are members of that Local.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communication.
Director of Public Works Sandwick gave a verbal report in- Dir. P.W.
forming the Council that the Lark Ellen Home had accepted rpt. re: Lark
the City's offer and that activities were now underway to Ellen Home
construct a temporary debris basin. He indicated that the acceptg.
Attorney for the Lark Ellen Home will be in contact with the Agmt.for temp.
City Attorney to work out the Agreement. debris basin
1 The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payments
of warrants by the City. Councilman Calvert offered for Res. #5604
adoption the Resolution entitled: re: Bills &
Requisitions
A RESOLUTION 'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FILING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered 5604
The City Clerk read in full a second Resolution authorizing Res. #5605
payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Cooney offered re: Bills &
for adoption the Resolution entitled: Requisitions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT*
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered 5605
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1969
The Mayor recessed the meeting to enter into an Executive
Session regarding personnel matters pertaining to step
raises and/or permanent status of 13 persons at 9:24 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
Re: matter of the recommended step raises and/or permanent
status for 13 employees, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to table item to the proposed
adjourned meeting on August 4, 19b9.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to
6:30 p.m., August 4, 1969, in the Council Chambers of the
Azusa Auditorium.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
City Cler
Next Resolution No. 5606
Next Ordinance No. 970
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Recessed
to Exec.
Session
Reconvene
Step raises
and/or perm.
status - 13
employees
(tabled to
8/4/69)
8�4/69dat to
6 330 p.m. in
Azusa Aud.
Adjournment