HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 4, 1969 - CC (4)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969 7:30 p.m.
Having met in adjourned session immediately prior, the City
Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the
-b-ve place at 8:13 p.m.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to
salute to the flag. order
Invocation was given by Rev; Dean F. Klarr, Presbyterian Invocation
Minister.
Present at Rola Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call
Culvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Tertian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Fire Chief
Torrance, Police Capt. Lara, Planning Director
,Smith, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of July 7, 1969, were presented.
Minutes of
The City Clerk requested the following four corrections on
7/7/0 mtg.
page 10: 9th line from the -bottom of the page, delete
approved as
"with the appeal"; 7th line from the bottom of the page,
corrected.
add the word "the" between the words "of" and "condemnation",
and substitute the words "case against" in place of "appeal
regarding"; 4th line from the bottom of the page, substitute
the "new "re
words trial" in place of -trial",
There being no objections, the Mayor ordered that the Minutes
Of July 7, 1969, meeting be•approvel as corrected.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being+the time set for the continued
Cont. Pub.
Public Hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance by
Hrg. re:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 780 (CaserV-225 - Mobil
appeal fr.
011 Corporation) to construct a 280 sq. ft. sign, 70 ft.
denial of
high, in the Freeway Service Zone, at 229 South Azusa Ave.,
Var. (Case
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
V-225 -
Mr. Tom Atkinson of Mobil Oil Corporation, 612 South Flower
Mobil Oil
Corp.)
St., Los Angeles, addressed Council, first giving the status
of A.B. 2005 which was sent back to an Interim Committee
(cont. to
with the House, where it sits now and will not be brought
8/18/69)
up until next year. This Bill would have allowed City owned
and regulated signs to have the trade-maVk or trade -name of
businesses located at the off -ramp of a Freeway.
Secondly, Mr. Atkinson reiterated his need for the sign re-
quested, especially since the Freeway is opening further, and
a 70 ft. sign would be barely visible to the motorist on the
Freeway. If the requested sign is approved, his company
woull agree to removal or revocation at any 30 -day period;
also, if the Bill ever goes through that they can be identi-
fied from the Freeway, the sign should be removed.
Planning Director Smith appeared before Council, stating that
their agreement to tear down the sign in 30 days ins certainly
generous on their part, but'the City still have to "live" with
the sign. The Planning Commission has always Gold them they
have to meet the requirements of the zone. Also, other stations
have had signs denied by the Planning Commission when they
applied, such as gas, food,;and lodging signs to assist the
traveller.
After discussion, It was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to continue the hearing �o 8/18/69, and
direct that the new offer of applicant be submitted to the
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969 Page 2
Planning Commission, with a request for a report to Council
prior to 8/18/69 meeting.
The City Clerk presented a Resolution appointing Ralph M. Res. #56o6'
Hill to the Planning Commission, for the balance of the apptg. R.M.
term expiring 6/30/70. Hill to
P1. Comm.,
Councilman Cooney offered the following Resolution: for bal. of
term exp.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINT- 6/30/70
ING RALPH M. HILL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
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 5606
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution commending Planning Res. #5607
Director Jack R. Smith for his service to the City. commending
P1. Dir.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: J. R. Smith
for his
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMEND- services to
ING JACK R. SMITH FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF City
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA.
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, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5607
The City Clerk presented a communication from Ralph L. Appv. appt.
Fitzsimmons, indicating his grateful response to his R. L. Fitz -
appointment by the Council as Acting Planning Director. simmons as
He also expressed his interest in said position on a per- Actg. Plan.
manent basis and intention of filing his application. Dir., effect.
However, should the Council, Personnel Board, and Planning 8/9/69 until
Commission see fit, he would like to request a transfer. estab. of
Cert. Eligib.
The City Administrator recommended that Council appoint List.
Mr. Fitzsimmons in a temporary capacity as Acting Planning
Director, pending the establishment of an eligibility list.
• After discussion regarding the required two year's experience
as Planning Director, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Ralph
L. Fitzsimmons as Acting Planning Director, effective 8/9/69,
with a salary increase per Civil Services Rules and Regula-
tions for employees in an acting capacity, until the position
is filled from a certified eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and Pers. Bd. to
unanimously carried to request the Personnel Board to look study required
into the requirements in the specifications for Planning exprn. for P1.
Director with reference to the experience of Mr. Fitzsimmons, Dir. re: R. Fi
with a report to be sent to Council. simmons & repo:
to Council
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to request the Personnel Board
to negotiate proper proceedings to fill the position of
Planning Director.
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Pers. Bd. to
proceed re:
filling Plan.
Dir. position.
The City Clerk presented a proposal by the Azusa Herald re: proposal re:
legal advertising rates from July 1, 1969, to June 30, Azusa Herald
1970, with continuation of the present rate of $2.20 per re: legal adv.
column inch for each insertion. rates
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve the proposal.
The City Clerk presented a request from Wynn 011 Company for
the vacation of the dead-end portion of Fifth St. from its
terminus to the property line of their company. The new
Foothill Freeway took approximately 6-4/10th acres of
property that Wynn Oil had planned to use for expansion,
necessitating the purchase of additional property both
north and south of Fifth StI., and directly east of their
main gate. Their communication stated that the requested
vacation would be a definite benefit to their company in
developing its traffic pattern and building location for
future development which is now being planned.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer this request to the Plan-
ning Commission and Director of Public Works for recommenda-
tions.
Request by
Wynn 011 for
vacation of
dead-end port.
of 5th St.
(referred to
Plann. Comm.
and Dir. Pub.
Works for
recommendation
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of the ABC Notices
following transfer of licenses:
#1 - Person -to -Person (self incorporation) of Off -Sale (1) A & Z
' General License from Dora, Hubert K. Jr., Hubert Liq. & Deli.,
K. Sr., and Verna D. Henry, to Henry & Henry, Inc. 544 N. Azusa
for premises at 544 No. Azusa Ave., known as "A to Ave.
Z Liquor and Delicatessen".
#2 - 100% Corporate Stock Transfer of On -Sale General (2) "The Club
(Public Premises) License by Azusa Club House, House", 281-85
Inc. (new President and Secy.-Treas.), for premises Newburgh St.
at 281-85 Newburgh St., known as "The Club House".
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried to file both Notices.
The City Clerk presented the Annual Report of the Chamber of
Commerce for the fiscal year 1968-69.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Clerk presented the Annual Report of the Azusa Public
Library for the fiscal year 1968-1969.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to file.
Annual Report
of Chamber
of Commerce
Annual Report)
of Azusa Pub.
Library
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution Pl. Com. Res.
No. 800, recommended an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of #800 recom.
the Municipal Code re: Proper Zone for Mobilehome Parks amend. M.C.
(R-2, R-3, C-2, C-3, M-1, and M-2 zones, with a Conditional re: proper
Use Permit); hearing before Council to be set by the City Clerk, zone for
to be held in September. Mobilehome
Parks (hrgto
be set)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969 Page 4
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.800,
Resolution No. 809, granted a Variance, with conditions, to grtg.Var.perm.
permit the wholesale distribution of motorcycle and auto- whse. distr.
mobile parts, at 429 N. Azusa Ave. (Case V-231 - Safeway of mtrcycle &
Stores). No action by Council. auto 'parts
(Case V -231 -
Safeway Strs.)
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.810,
Resolution No. 810, established basic Development Standards estab. Deval.
for Mobilehome Parks. No action by Council. Stds. for
Mobilehome
Parks
A memorandum was received from the Planning Commission re- P.C. recomm.
garding the problem of junk,'and the accumulation of un- re: accum. of
sightly material in several yards throughout the City. It unsightly
is the hope of the Planning Commission that Council will mtrl.in reqd.
take the necessary action, in the form of a new Ordinance, yards. (Atty.
which would prohibit this type of activity, and submitted a to prep. Ord.
copy of the West Covina Ordinance which controls junk and prohibiting
other material in required yards. this type of
activity.)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare an
Ordinance prohibiting this type of activity, similar to the
draft presented.
It was the consensus of Council that the City Attorney for-
ward copies of such proposed Ordinance to the Police Chief
and Fire Chief for study.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. 970
'approving annexation of certain territory designated apprvg. E.
"Easterly Annexation District #71"(Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Annex.Dist.
Company). #71 (Azusa
Foot -Hill
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance Citrus Co.)
entitled:
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 Cooney and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney that
the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 970
'An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. 971
amending Section 9230.70, Subsection (k), of the Municipal amend. Sec.
Code re: Abatement and Amortization of Non -Conforming Signs. 9230.70,sub-
sec.(k) of
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: M.C. re:
abatement &
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- amortz. of
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABATEMENT AND Non -Conf.
AMORTIZATION OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS. Signs
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll wall that further reading be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 971
A Resolution was presented,',amending Section 85, Paragraphs
1, 2(1) and (2), and 3, of the Personnel Rules and Regula-
tions pertaining to vacations.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLU-
TION NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO VACATIONS.
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 5608
A Resolution was presented, amending Section 78 of the
Personnel Rules and Regulations pertaining to extension of
Probationary Period for members of the Police Department,
giving the grounds for dismissal beyond the six-month period.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 3914 PERTAINING TO EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR
MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5609.
The City Attorney gave a report on two Bills which have been
sent to the Governor for his signature, and on which he will
have more information later:
(1) The Quimby Bill, which permits cities to regulate certain
topless -bottomless activities in certain places. The City
'Attorney stated he has not seen the initial Bill.
(2) A.B.325 re: disclosure of assets by public officers,
which would require every public officer or candidates for
public office (including officers of a city and top admini-
strative officers of departments, bureaus or divisions of
any public agency) to file, annually, a statement of invest-
ments, including ownership of shares in a corporation,
ownership of a financial interest in any business entity or
property held for income, if such investment or ownership is
in excess of $10,000 in value. Investments do not include
Pa ge 5
Resol.5608
amend. Sec.
85, Para. 1,
2(1) & (2),
& 3, of Pers.
R&R re:
vacations.
Res. 5609
amend. Sec.
78 of Pers.
R & R re:
ext. of pro-
bationary
period for
members
of Police
Dept.
Rpt. by City
Atty re:
Quimby Bill
(topless -
bottomless)
& A.B.325
(disclosure of
assets by pub.
officers)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 41 1969 Page 6
a home or property primarily for personal or recreational
purposes, but do include ownership of shares by either
spouse or a minor child.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the City Administrator contact the Governor by the most
effective means re: City's opposition to A.B. 325. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Calvert
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was the contention of Councilman Cooney that A.B. 325 would
be a good Bill for Councilmen, but that it would hurt the
Boards and Commissions.
The Mayor suggested that the Council members who have strong
feelings about this Bill should let this fact be known to
the Governor.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a draft of an Ordinance re: entertainment per Quimby Bill.
The City Administrator presented a request for confirmation Confirm.appt.
of the appointment of George E. Haines, Jr., as Police Geo.E.Haines,
Reserve Officer, effective 8/4/69, subject to the success- Jr., as Pol.
ful passage of the physical examination. Res. Officer
effect.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker 8/4/69
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
'The City Administrator presented a memorandum from the Recom. by
Director of Public Works re: Freeway Maintenance Agreement Dir. P. W.
with the State Division of Highways, covering a portion of re: Freeway
the Foothill Freeway (State Route 210) between the west Maint. Agrmt.
City limits and Azusa Avenue. This agreement defines the betw. City
responsibilities of the Division of Highways and the City, limits and
with delineation of responsibilities along the Freeway Azusa Ave.
fence line, since all maintenance within the fence will be
done by the Division of Highway, and any maintenance outside
of the fence will be completed by the City. The Agreement
further defines all structures to be maintained by the Division
of Highways, with any surfaces exposed to City street patterns
to be maintained by the City.
The Director of Public Works further recommended that he be
authorized to notify the Division of Highways that First
Street, between Azusa and Alameda Avenues, will contain pri-
marily State Highway traffic as a result of the construction
of the Foothill Freeway; also that the signalized intersection
of Alameda Avenue and First Street was installed as a part of
the Freeway, and therefore the next Maintenance Agreement
should also contain First Street and the signalized intersection
of Alameda Avenue as part of the State Highways System to be
maintained by the Division of Highways.
A Resolution was presented, approving the Freeway Maintenance Res. #5610
Agreement above-mentioned. apprvg.
Fwy.Maint.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Agrmt.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5610.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to direct the Director of Public Works
to notify the Division of Highways that First Street, and
the traffic signal at First Street and Alameda Avenue, be
maintained by the Division of Highways.
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Dir. P. W. to
notify Div.
Hwys. that
1st St. &
traffic signal
at 1st & Ala-
meda be main-
tained by
Div. of Hwys.
A memorandum was received from the Director of Public Works, Apprvl.specs
requesting Council approval of specifications for the pur- & bid call
chase of one 125 c.f.m., two stage, Portable Air Compressor, for purchase
with two hose reels and quick couplings, and authorization of Port. Air
for the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Compressor
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried to approve specifications and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
A further memorandum was received from the Director of Public
Works, requesting Council approval of specifications for the
supplying and installation of an air-cooled Condenser for
air-conditioning at City Hall, with authorization for the
City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
A memorandum was received from the Director of Utilities,
requesting Council approval of specifications for the pur-
chase of an Industrial -Type Wheel Tractor with Loader and
Backhoe, with authorization for the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
A request was received from the Director of Utilities that
Paul Perry, Electric Service Assistant, be reimbursed in
the amount of $30 for repairs to his eyeglasses which -were
broken while trimming a tree on July 24, 1969."
Moved by,Councilman.Calvert, seconded by,Councilman,Cooneyl!.)�
and unanimously carried by roll call•: that=the , City, -re-_, Df,
imburse Mr. Perry for repairs to his. eyeglasses. in, the
t f $ 0
Apprvl. specs
& bid cali
for supplyg.
& install. of
Condsr, for
air-cond. at
City Hall
Apprvl,specs
& bid call
for Indus. -
Type wheel
Tractor w/
Loader &
Backhoe
P. Perry,
Elec. Serv.
Asst., re-
imburse for
repairs to
ge eglasses
( 30)
amoun o
The City Administrator,presented a.,request by the Director Conf, appt.
of Utilities for confirmation of"the appointment of Daniel D.J.Ryan,
J,.,,Ryan„as.,Water Maintenance Man;,• probationary, -at Step -.2 ..;, Water ,Maint.
of Range 13, -,effective 8/,5/69.
Man'
,,effect.
8/.5/.6,9
Moved by•Councilman Rubio, seconded by;Coungilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969 Page 8
A report was received from the Director of Utilities that Street lights
street lights on Cerritos Avenue, Mason to Gladstone Streets, on Cerritos,
have been installed as of July 23, 1969, in accordance with fr. Mason to
Council direction of 7/7/69. Gladstone,
installed on
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert 7/23/69
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A doctor's progress report was received
from the Director
Doctor's
of Utilities
re: Edward Kohout, presently
on industrial
progress
injury leave.
The report indicated he
is making slow pro-
report on
gress and may
be able to return to work
on 8/25/69; also he
E. Kohout,
could not do
Lineman work at this time,
and the doctor will
Lineman
evaluate on a
month-to-month basis.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator requested Council consideration of C. Admin.
authorizing submission of a letter to Housing and Urban De- auth. to
velopment (HUD), requesting'an application for a Federal sub. letter
Grant under the Water and Sewer Facilities Grant Program, to to HUD re:
assist in the cost of construction of needed improvements to appl. for
City's water supply system, according to the draft of the Fed. Grant
letter submitted. The City Administrator said this is a for assist
preliminary overture and will let the City know where it stands; in
also, regarding the Molina report, the City will not be com- constr. of
mitted in any way. imprvmt. to
City water
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio system.
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to direct the letter according to the draft
submitted.
'The City Administrator gave a verbal report of his meeting
with Dayton Dickey, Supt. of Schools, and Recreation
Director Dangleis, regarding the Joint Recreational Services
Agreement. A letter was received from the Azusa Unified
School District, making a fixed fee of $35,000, whereas the
Agreement prepared called for the continuance of 5¢ tax
rate. There will be a meeting of the School Board on 8/5/69,
after which further information will be received. No action
taken by Council.
The City Administrator submitted his memorandum, together
with a letter from International Telephone and Telegraph
Corporation, requesting preliminary consideration of the
assignment of the lease between the City and ITT-Gilfillan,
Inc., to Horace S. Turell, and consideration of authorizing
the assignee to exercise a second option of extension.
In summary, the ITT-Gilfillan, Inc., having vacated their
buildings located at 1055 W. 5th Street, has advised that
a sale of the buildings to Horace S. Turell, dba Luron
Furniture, is eminent and they desire to assign the lease to
him. The existing lease agreement will terminate 4/30/73;
however, the present lease grants to the lessee an option
to extend for two additional five-year periods, subject to
'readjustment of the rental rate pursuant to a formula found
in the lease agreement. In addition, the lease provides
that the City may prohibit the exercise of either of these
options if the City determines that the property is needed for
public use. By the City providing for the five-year period
beyond the expiration of the current lease term, ITT-Gilfillan
would then have a firm lease covering this property of the
entire eight years of their security agreement with Mr. Turell.
Further, the lease in its present form has not been recorded.
It may be necessary to mutually rescind the existing lease
and to enter into a new lease embodying essentially the same
Verbal rept.
by C. Admin.
re: Jt. Rec.
Serv.Agremt.
with School
District
Consid. of
assign. of
lease from
Itt-Gilfillan
to H. S.
Turell, for
City land at
1055 W. 5th
Street
(referred to
C. Atty &
C. Admin.
for negotia-
tion.
1
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 41 1969 Page 9
terms and conditions as now exists, but with improved legal
descriptions in order to permit the recording of the docu-
ment and to be able to obtain title insurance.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the City Attorney and City Administrator
be authorized to negotiate with ITT-Gilfillan and, if necessary,
write a new lease as outlined in the letter from International
Telephone and Telegraph Corporation.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Fire
Chief for confirmation of appointment of the following
named persons as Firemen, probationary, at Step 1 of Range
25A, effective 8/3/69:
Robert C. Potter
Richard W. Canzoneri
Richard E. Moreland
Guadalupe J. Garcia
David L. Allor
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to discuss this item with the Fire
Chief, as a personnel matter, at an Executive Session at the
end of the meeting.
The City Administrator presented a request for approval of
specifications for the purchase of quantities of varying
sizes of Copper Conductor Wire and Cable, with authorization
for the advertising for bids. It was requested that Council
waive the requirement of a 10% bid security due to the
current copper market.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, eliminating
the 10% bid security requirement on this bid call.
A request was received from the Director of Public Works for
authorization to employ Mr. Duffy Atkinson, Civil Engineer
with Municipal Engineering Consultants, to do necessary
engineering in preparation of plans and specifications for
the southerly extension of Hilltop Drive and the recon-
struction of portions of the existing Hilltop Drive which had
been damaged by storms. Mr. Atkinson submitted a proposal
from his firm, guaranteeing that the work will be completed
for a fee not to exceed $3,500. The total cost of the pro-
ect, including engineering and construction, would be
17,700.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney to
accept the proposal of Municipal Engineering Consultants to
provide engineering services for the design of Hilltop Drive
as contained in their proposal, and authorizing them to proceed
with design.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Calvert
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to
authorize the transfer of $17,700 from the Sewer Revolving
Fund into a Special Project Fund for this project. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
Req. con-
firm.appts.
of 5 Firemen
effective
8/3/69 (to
be discussed
with Fr.Chf.
at Exec.Sess
Appvl.specs
& bid call
for purch.
of Copper
Wire & Cable
eliminating
10,% bid sec.
on this bid
call.
Munic.Engrg.
Consultants
to provide
engrg. serv.
for design
of Hilltop
Dr. at
$3,500 fee.
Auth.transf
of $17,700
from Sewer
Revolv.Fund
to Special
Proj.Fund
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969
AYES: Councilmen; Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Calvert
A memorandum was received from the Director of Public Works,
recommending that Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli be advised of
City's acceptance of County's proposed project report "Arrow
Highway -- Vincent to Heathdale" and of City' willingness to
participate in the project under an Urban Extension Construc-
tion Program. The memorandum stated that, having been aware
of the deteriorating condition of Arrow Highway for some time,
it was felt that Azusa should be looking forward to recon-
structing Arrow Highway in the near future. This roadway is
heavily used and warrants the type of improvements recommended
In the project report; portions of this project are in the
City.
Under the FASUE Program, half of the construction and
engineering'cost for the portions within the City ($125,000),
would be available from the State, and the remaining half
$62,500) could be financed by our Gas Tax revenues.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the Mayor
to direct a letter to Supervisor Bonelli, indicating City
will participate in the amount of $62,500 and also contribute
by obtaining the necessary right-of-way within the City.
The City Administrator requested authorization for payment of
$150 dues to California Water Resources Corporation.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Councilman Calvert requested Council discussion re: General
Fund loan to the Azusa Public Library for capital construc-
tion, per the letter from the Board of Library Trustees,
dated 7/10/69.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Attorney for review as to the legality of the Board's request,
with a report to be submitted at the 8/18/69 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to request a recommendation from the
City Administrator as to availability of funds, should the
City Attorney report that the loan can be made legally.
Councilman Calvert also requested Council consideration of
the City joining the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Associa-
tion.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried by roll call that City join the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that Mayor Solem be appointed as
Director, and Director of Utilities Marron as Alternate, and
that the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association be so
advised.
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Author.Mayor
to direct
letter to
Supv.Bonelli
that City
will partici-
ate for
$62,500 &
contrib. R/W
re: County's
Rd. Dept.rpt.
for imprvmt.
of Arrow Hwy.
from Vincent
to Heathdale
Aves.
Auth. paymt.
$150 dues to
Calif.Water
Resources
Corp.
Req.disc.re:
Genl.Fund loan
to Libr. for
cap.construct.
(refrd. to C.
Atty. for
study & rpt.
on 8/18/69)
C. Adm. to
rpt. as to
avail. of
funds for
loan to Libr.
City to join
Upper S.G.V.
Water Assn.,
apptg. Mayor
as Director
& Dir. Util.
as Alternate
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Councilman Rubio
informed Council of a meeting of citizens
Comm.apptd.
with Police Capt.
Lara and Sgt. Trujillo in a
private home,
to discuss
regarding Police
actions. He suggested that
the Police
problem of
Department have a
Community,Relations Officer
to look into
Police
any complaints, make out reports, and answer
citizens'
actions
questions. ,
will not be present at
Council meetings of
8/18/69 and
The Mayor appointed the following Committee to discuss the
best possible method to deal with the problem: Councilman
Cooney as Chairman; Police Capt. Lara, Police Chief Elkins,
Councilman Rubio, and City Administrator Foxworthy; and re-
quested that the Chairman set up a meeting.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #5611
of warrants by the City. re: Bills
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution & Reqs.
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman 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 5611
At 9:56 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting to enter into an Recessed
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters with Fire Chief to Exec.
Torrance re: confirmation of appointment of five Firemen. Session
'Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to order Reconvene
at 10:36 p.m.
Regarding the matter of confirmation of the appointment of Confrm.appt.
five employees to the probationary position of Fireman, it was to prob.
Fire,effect.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker 8/3/69:
and unanimously carried the following appointments as Fireman R. Potter
be confirmed, effective 8/3/69; Robert C. Potter, Richard W. R.Canzoneri
Canzoneri, Richard E. Moreland, Guadalupe J. Garcia, and R.Moreland
David L. Allor. G. Garcia
D. Allor
Councilman Rubio requested to be excused from the 8/18/69 Cncl.Rubio
Council meeting, as iie will be on vacation. excusd.from
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert 8/18/69 mtg.
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Rubio from the
8/18/69 meeting.
The City Attorney informed Council he will
not be present
C.Atty.Terzian
for the 8/18/69 Council
meeting; however,
there will be an
will not be
attorney from the firm
of Burke, Williams
and Sorenson sub -present
at
for him.
8/18/69 mtg.
'stituting
The City Clerk informed
Council he will be
on vacation and
C.Clerk to
will not be present at
Council meetings of
8/18/69 and
be absent at
9/2/69.
8/18 & 9/2/69
mtgs.
1
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1969
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:41 p.m.
Next Resolution No. 5612
Next Ordinance No. 972
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Adjourn