HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 6, 1969 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1969 7:30 p.m.
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 Call to
salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Albert J. Duggan, St. Frances Invocation
of Rome R. C. Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Acting Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of Special Meeting of 8/25/69 and Adjourned Appvl.Min.
Meetings 9/2/69, and 9/8/69, and Regular Meeting of 8/4/69
were approved as submitted.
Councilman Cooney presented an award to Berriman T. Wiley, Serv.Award
for 5 years service with the City. Miss Marvel was unable B.T.Wiley
to appear, due to working hours, an award will be presented Pol.Officer
to her at the 10/20/69 meeting.
The City Clerk presented a petition, containing 10 signa- Petition,,
tures, requesting reduction of speed limit on Azusa Lane req.reduction
fror4'25 mph to 15 mph, with a caution sign posted for of speed
"Children At Play". limit on
Azusa Lane
City -Clerk read report from Director of Public Works and
Police Chief, Kenneth Covault, 232 Azusa Lane, appeared
stating street is very narrow and children run across
street.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation to
reduce speed limit to 15 mph, and authorized City Attorney
to prepare necessary Ordinance.
City Clerk presented a request by Crippled Children's Req.frm.
Service in Los Angeles for waiver of fee for public dance, Crippled
on 10/31/69, at the Azusa Armory, from 7:30 p.m, to 2:00 a.m., Children's
donation $5.00 per couple. Serv.L.A.
waiver of
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert dance fee
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant request.
A request was received at the City Clerk's Office from the Req.from
Pomona Valley Legal Secretaries Association for rummage
Pomona
sale on October 24, 25 and 26, at 733 North Azusa Avenue,
Valley Legal
with waiver of fee.
Sec.Assn.for
waiver of fee
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
for rummage
and unanimously carried to grant request.
sale Oct.24,
25, & 26 -
Granted
The City Clerk received a request from the Firestone Store
Req. from
in Azusa for promotional "tent sale" to their parking lot
Firestone
on October 17 and 18, 1969, (tentative dates).
Store in
Az.for prom.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
"tent sale"
and unanimously carried that this store be allowed a
temporary 2 -day permit for tent sale. Councilman Calvert
suggested -Fire Chief check as to fire standards.
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A request was received from San Gabriel Academy of Seventh
Req.frm.San
Day Adventists, in San Gabriel, for solicitation permit to
Gab.Valley
sell peanuts and candy house-to-house for fund raising pro-
7th Day Adv.
ject, from October 13-29, 1969.
for house -to
house sol.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
permit to
and unanimously carried to deny request.
sell candy &
—
peanuts Oct.
'13
-29 -Denied
The City Clerk stated he received a request from Harry
Req, by
Engelson to hold a bankrupt auction on September 25, 19693
Harry Engel -
at Del Rio Industries, Inc., 810 North Alameda, by order
son to hold
of U. S. ]rlstrict Court. As this request was received
bankrupt
between Meeting dates the City Clerk gave permission for
auction on
this auction and requested ratification by Council.
Sept.25,1969
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to ratify action of City Clerk
approving sale.
A communication was presented from the City Attorney C.Atty.
regarding guide lines for proposed Committee on Police- presented
Community Relations. guide lines
for pro.Com.
The Mayor stated he had received a list of names as sug- on Pol.-Comm.
gested members of the committee, but has not had sufficient Relations
time to study it.
Upon request of the Mayor each Councilman presented his
views re: the establishment of such a committee.
'The Chief of Police spoke in opposition to establishing
such a committee feeling it would, in effect, become a
Police Review Board. He further expressed the feeling
that the Community Relations Officer should have more time
to show whether he could achieve what this committee is
intended to do.
Wesley Pruitt, 315 North Twintree, appeared before Council,
and asked how Council intended to educate the public.
Mrs. Kenneth Covault, 232 Azusa Lane, addressed Council,
stating that regarding the Committee, the kids and parents
who believe them, are goirto come running to them and
make a "mountain out of it'. It did not seem to her that
the kids reported it as it was; they added a little here
and there.
Barbara Melendrez, 628 West 4th Street, addressed Council,
asking whether this Committee will represent the Anglos
also, or just the Mexicans?
Robert Hart; 1219 North Pasadena Avenue, appeared before
Council and stated he wondered if it would be possible to
put a high school student on this Committee -- a responsible
student?
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to table this matter to the 10/20/69
meeting.
The City Clerk presented an invitation for the City to join Req. to
L.A. Regional Forum on Solid Waste Management (membership join L.A.
dues, $20). Reg.Forum
on Solid
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Waste Mngmt.
and unanimously carried to file.
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The Mayor received an invitation to join Judge Martin and Invitation
his colleagues in Citrus Municipal Court at Open House for to join
enlarged and improved court facility, 10/17/69, at 10:00 a.m. Judge Martin
for open hse.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Counr4 loran Calvert Citrus Mun.
and unanimously carried to authorize attendanceby any Court
available Councilmen.
A request was received from U. S. Congressman Brown for Req. from
support in an effort to convince the Justice Department Congressman
to reverse its decision and conduct open proceedings regard- Brown &
ing the delay in introducing effective anti -pollution control Supervisor
devices. A communication was also received from Supervisor Hahn for
Hahn. support in
Opposing
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Consent Decree
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney write a
letter advising the Council unanimously opposed Consent
Decree.
The following Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage ABC Notice
Control: Trans.of On -
Sale Beer
Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer (Food) (Food)License
License from G. B. & S. S. Dobbins to G. M. and
W. E. Baird, for premises 523-3 and 523-4 East
Arrow Highway (Goldie's).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Clerk submitted a letter of appreciation from Letter of
'
the Azusa City Employees Association for salary increase Appreciation
and fringe benefits recently granted. frm.Azusa
City Employ.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney Assn.
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Clerk submitted a report regarding availability Rpt.submitted
of funds for loan of $49,000 to Azusa Library for necessary regard.avail.
construction. The City Clerk also submitted a report of funds for
regarding City's current financial status. loan of
$49,000 to Az.
Councilman Calvert moved to review this matter the 1st Library
meeting in December (12/1/69). Motion died for lack of a
second.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to review this matter at 1/5/70
meeting.
The City Clerk received a request for exempt dance permit Req. for
for Golden Days Dances, 10/13/69. City Clerk also mentioned Exempt Dance
the carnival rides, which has a 90 -day time requirement for Perm.for
request. Golden Days
Dances
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
'and unanimously carried to waive the 90 -day period required
for filing of permit for a carnival, etc., also finger-
printing and I.D. check.
Moved by Councilman Cooney , seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that permit fee be
waived on -any activities approved by Council for Golden
Days Celebration, except for the carnival rides.
The City Clerk presented sample of "Key -to -the City" as C.Clerk
requested by Council. After discussion regarding small size presented
and other ideas for a key, Mayor suggested that City Clerk Key -to -City
look into this further. for review
by Cncl.
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City Clerk presented letter from Val Lemoncelli, addressed to Req, for
Mayor, in which he requested donation of $600 for chartering donation by
a bus to take 25 Boy Scouts of Troop 409, on a desert caravan Val Lemoncelli
to Death Valley on 11/28/69, or asked if Mayor knows of some- for Boy Scout
one who will charter a bus for his troop. Mayor suggested Troop 409
that the City Administrator answer Mr. Lemoncelli's letter,
stating that City does not have funds for this request, but
that it has been referred to the Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to forward the communication from
Mr. Lemoncelli to the Chamber of Commerce.
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for the hearing on Pub.Hrg.on
proposed vacation of Utility Easement between Danlee Street vac.of Util.
and Foothill Blvd. near McKeever Avenue, requested by Ease.req.by
Interlake Steel (Metalcraft), per Resolution No. 5619, the Interlake
Mayor declared the hearing open. Steel (Metal -
craft)
The City Cler'- presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica-
tion of Resolutton No. 5619, which set the hearing date as
October 6, 19ug, at 8:00 p.m., and which was published on
9/14 and 9/21, 1969, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. The
City Clerk also presented the Affidavit of Posting Notices
of passage of the Resolution of Intention to Vacate, by the
Director of Public Works, which stated that posting was
completed on 9/5/69.
No person desired to be heard nor were any written communi-
cations received with regard to this hearing.
The Director of Public Works said he has no objection to
the vacation of this easement and recommended that it be
vacated.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of an
easement for utility purposes between Danlee Street and
Foothill Blvd. near McKeever Avenue (Metalcraft).
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
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 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 5629
The hour of 8:00 p.m. also being the time set for the hear- Protest Hrg.
ing of protests re: sale of City -owned property, located re: sale of
north of 11th Street between Angeleno and San Gabriel Avenues City -owned
(25' x 601), in accordance with Resolution No. 5624, adopted property
9/15/69, the Mayor declared the hearing open. (25' x 601)
The Deputy City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of
Publication of Resolution No. 5624, setting the date of
October 6, 1969, for this public hearing, with publication
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 61 1969
in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 9/24/69; also the
Affidavit of Posting a Notice on property under consideration
for intention of the City to sell certain property, showing
posting on September 23, 1969.
No communications having been received, and no one in the
audience wishing to speak regarding this hearing, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
A Resolution was presented, finding that no written or
oral protests have been received to the sale of certain
real property dedicated to public use, with final action
thereon to take place on October 7, 1969.
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING THAT NO PROTESTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED TO THE SALE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DEDICATED TO PUBLIC USE.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: None
ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution 5630.
The City Clerk informed Council of a phone call from Mr.
Albert (Bud) Camin, 335 North Twintree. Mr. Camin
appeared before Council regarding the impounding of his
car (1959 Rambler) which was parked on the street in front
of his property. He felt there is a moral and civic duty
for the City to warn him they will tow away his car if he
doesn't move it away within a certain time.
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Complaint by
A. Camin re:
Auto tow away
Due to the circumstances, the City Administrator volunteered
to contact Sam's to see what is involved in getting back the
car, but, of course he could not offer any financial assistance.
No action by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 816 established basic development standards for
Mobilehome Parks to be used as guidelines. No action by
Council.
The Mayor informed Council of a letter he received from
the Azusa Woman's Club, signed by 33 members, desiring a
decrease in the number of bars in the City and the control
of the bars. The Mayor said he understood the Planning
Commission was making a study of restrictions on bars in
'the City. The City Attorney stated the City, as such,
cannot regulate the sale of liquor but the land use zoning
could regulate the number of bars.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to refer the communication to
Planning•Commission and City Attorney, with suggestion
that bars be in C-3 instead of C-2 zone.
P. C. Res.
816 establ.
guidelines
for Mobile -
home Parks
Req, from
33 mbrs. of
Azusa Women's
Club, desir-
ing decrease
in number of
bars in City
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Memo received from Planning Commission stating that the
Memo re:
Commission is presently studying the possibility of an
Study for
Ordinance to control the exploration and drilling for
Ord. re:
oil, in the City of Azusa. To date, there have been no
exploration
requests to construct an oil well, here in Azusa, how-
& drilling
ever, there has been some study and exploration (vibroseis)
for oil to
in the area. It is the feeling of the Planning Commission
inc.mining
that Azusa should be prepared by having an Ordinance to
& quarrying
control the location, development and operation of drill
sites located within our City limits, should the need arise.
The Planning Commission would like to know if the City
Council wishes them to include the control of mining
operations, including quarrying, in this study.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
Ord. 975
approving Northerly Annexation District No. 67 (north of
appy. No.
Sierra Madre Avenue, from Azusa & San Gabriel Canyon Road
Annex.Dist.
easterly and northerly - Unsen, Nasser, et al.).
#67
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALSFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED NORTHERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 67 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 975.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Section
9207.25, 9207 26, and 9207.27 to rezone Norther Annexation
District No. 67, subject to annexation.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (NORTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 67).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
amending Sections 3140, 3142, and repealing Part 6 of
Article III, Sections 3160 and 3161, of the Municipal
Code to adopt by reference the County Fire Code.
first reading
Councilman Calvert offered for/ XM the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE
"THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE" ADOPTED BY COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2947 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO: 9687.
1st intro.
rdg. Ord.
amend. M.C.
add.Sec.to
rezone Annex.
#67
1st intr.rdg.
Amend.M.C.to
adopt by ref.
the County
Fire Code
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading:,,,
be waived. Second reading will be on 11/3/69 at Public Hearing
at 8:00 p.m.; brief description from Notice was read,as required.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
unanimously carried that Council finds notice sufficient
to inform public of contents of proposed ordinance.
A Resolution was presented amending Resolution 4693 Res -#5631
adding new classification of Equipment Operator to the add.new
Public Works Department. classif.of
Equip.Oprn.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: to P.W.Dept.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED THERETO.
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 5631
A Resolution was presented amending Personnel Rules and Res -#5632
Regulations regarding sick leave, promotion and reinstate- amend Pers.
ment. R & R re:
Sick Leave,
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Promotion &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Reinstatement
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION N0, 3914 PERTAINING TO SICK LEAVE, PROMOTION
AND REINSTATEMENT.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, 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 5632
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.
amending Section 9222 of the Municipal Code re: Mobilehome rdg. Ord.
Parks being permitted in R-2, R-3, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones, a.mendrr,Sec.
subject to Conditional Use Permit; 9222 re:
Mobilehome
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading Parks
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME
PARKS.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Resign. of
Chief of Police that Council accept the resignation of Cheryl
Cheryl Ziering, probationary Police Clerk, effective Ziering
9/19/69. 9/19/69
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 63 1969 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Resig, of
Chief of Police that Council accept the resignation of R.W.Termath
Robert W. Termath, probationary Police Officer, effective Pol.Officer
10/1/69, prob.effec.
'
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney 10/1/69
and unanimously carried to approve termination.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Resig. of
Officer, Martin Arce, effective 10/11/69. M. Arce,
Pol.Officer
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney effec.10/11/69
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
A request was received from the Police Chief for acceptance Resig. A.M.
of the resignation of probationary Police Officer Arthur M. Hernandez,
Hernandez, effective 10/18/69• Pol.Officer
effec.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 10/18/69
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
The Police Chief submitted a recommendation that Officer Recom. from
Donald Brewton be permitted to attend California Narcotic Pol. Chief
Officers' Association Annual Training Conference, at South for Officer
Lake Tahoe, October 15, 16 and 17, 1969, with reimbursement Brewton to
of accountable expenses. attend Trng.
Conf.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio (Narcotics)
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion.
The City Administrator submitted for approval specifications C.Adm.sub.
for communications equipment for the Police Facility Building for appvl.
and requested authorization for the City Clerk to advertize specs.for
for bids. Communic.
Equip.for
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker Pol.Fac.Bldg.
and unanimously carried to approve specifications and
authorize advertising for bids.
A communication was received from the Director of Public Agmt.re:City-
Works regarding City -County participation to rebuild Lark County parti-
Ellen Avenue from Arrow Highway to Little Dalton Wash cipation to
(City's portion estimated to be $8,670; County's portion rebuild Lark
to be $4,330.), with recommendation that, upon City Attorney's Ellen Ave.frm.
approval of Agreement, execution of same be authorized. Arrow Hwy.to
Little Dalton
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Wash
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agree-
ment and authorize execution of same upon approval of City
Attorney.
The Director of Public Works submitted a proposed Agreement Proposed Agmt.
'with County Road Department, offering 12-21% participation w/County Rd.
in cost of installation of traffic signals at First Street Dept.install.
and Cerritos Avenue (Project No. 479), with authorization of traffic sig.
for execution. at First St.&
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney Cerritos Ave.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agreement
and authorize execution.
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The Director of Public Works submitted the resignation of Resig. of
Troy Kirkendoll, Maintenance Leadman in the Park Department, Troy Kirken-
effective 10/17/69, with request to be placed on reinstate- doll (Park
ment list. Dept.jeffec.
10/17/69
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept resignation and grant
request that his name be placed on reinstatement list.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Recom.that
Works that Frank Halstead, Maintenance Man, be appointed Frank Hal -
as temporary Maintenance Leadman, at Step 1 of Range 17, stead, Maint.
effective 10/20/69. Man be apptd.
temp.Maint.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio Leadman
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
temporary appointment as requested.
A recommendation was submitted by the Director of Public Recom. for
Works for approval of Change Orders No. 1 and 2t totaling appvl. of
$2,691.79 payable from Gas Tax Funds, (Project 435 Sierra chnge.orders
Madre Avenue). No. 1 & 2
(Project 435
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker Sierra Madre
to approve recommendation andpayment of Change Orders Ave.)
authorized, by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decle r, Cooney, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Calvert
'The Director of Utilities, submitted a request from the Req.by
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to enclose SGVMWD to
with utility bills a "fact sheet" re: Water District enclose
election on November 4, 1969. Mr. Ed Wagner, 457 North "fact sheet"
Lima, Sierra Madre, addressed Council as a citizen of with utility
Sierra Madre and presented information opposing MWD bills
annexation with pamphlet which he requested be included
in mailing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to include both brochures in
City's mailing.
Moved by Councilman Cooney that in front of Fact Sheet,
without cost to the City, this statement be imprinted:
"The following members of Azusa City Council urge you to
vote "yes". Motion withdrawn by Councilman Cooney.
Notice was received of a special meeting of SGVMWD to be
held at the T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, on 10/15/69,
dinner at 6:30 p.m., at $4.75 each, with expenses to be
paid.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that Councilmen and Department
Heads be authorized to attend the special meeting.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
to adopt Resolution in favor of SGVMWD, endorsing Board's
action and support it at polls 11/4/69, and City Attorney
to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion carried by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1969 Page 10
Mr. Donald F. Clark, 947 North Pasadena Avenue, appeared on
behalf of Board of Directors of SGVMWD, requesting imprint
of Council action on brochures mailed.
Moved by Councilman Calvert that, if Council agrees, the
Notice of
fact sheet should show that Council adopted a Resolution
appli.frm.
with a 3 to 2 vote. Motion died for lack of a second.
LAF Com.on
A Resolution was presented that the City expresses its
Res. #5633
support for annexation of SGVMWD to MWD.
expressing
providing Azusa -Pacific College with City rate, plus
support for
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
Annex.of
highway 39. Their prime interest is to protect develop-
SGVMWD by
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
MWD
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BY THE METROPOLITAN
WATER DISTRICT.
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: Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution #5633.
The City Administrator requested authorization for warrant C.Adm.req.
amounting to $14,145.75, for progress payment to Maranlee auth.for
for payment to date. warrant
$14,145.75
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to Maranlee
and unanimously carried by roll call that a warrant be
issued to Maranlee for $14,145.75.
City Administrator reported on quotations received from
Maranlee, Inc., for purchase of underground gasoline
storage tank at Police Facilities Building. Three quota-
tions were received, and Banner Builders, Inc., of Los
Angeles, were recommended by Maranlee for bid approval,
per Maranlee's proposal, of $3,260.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve bid of
Banner Builders, thru Maranlee, for total cost of $2,260.
The City Administrator presented a notice of application
Notice of
from LAF Commission of hearing on 10/22/69 at 9:00 a.m.
appli.frm.
re: proposed Northerly Annexation District #27, to City
LAF Com.on
of Glendora; their interest basically is to control limited
hrg. re:
development on mountain slopes, protecting water shed areas,
No.Annex.
providing Azusa -Pacific College with City rate, plus
Dist.#27
additional taxation to City of Glendora. They exclude
(Glendora)
highway 39. Their prime interest is to protect develop-
ment of this land in the future. Area is exactly on line
described in "gentlemen's agreement" with Glendora.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to oppose this annexation, which
should be limited to only that portion up to, but not
beyond, Glendora Ridge. This action to be forwarded to Ruth
Bennell of LAF Commission and representative Joe Finkbiner.
A notice was received from Independent Cities of L. A. Notice recv'd.
County 9th Annual Seminar at Mission Bay, San Diego, re:9th Annual
October 24-26, 1969• Seminar(Indep.
Cities of L.A.
County)
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Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file.
The City Administrator submitted a report re: quotations Rpt.re:
requested for z ton pick-up for Water Department. Quotations Quotations
submitted to 11 qualified bidders, and only 1 received from for z ton
Russ Davis Ford, at $2,545.84, accompanied by cashier's pick-up
check. truck for
Water Dept.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion to accept quotation from Russ Davis Ford for z Ton
Pick -Up truck for Water Department.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation that the C.Adm.recom.
Water Department be authorized to start billing the resi- Water Dept.
dents for water at the City rate instead of the expanded start biling.
rate, in the area in Northerly Annexation District #67, as residents in
a matter of good public relations resulting in lower water Annex.Dist.
rate. #67, at City
rate
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to authorize lowering of rate at
this time for residents in Northerly Annexation District
No. 67.
The City Administrator and Mayor publicly commended the Commendation
Police Department and Fire Department, and their Chief's frm.C.Adm.&
and other men, for their fine efficient job regarding the Mayor to Pol.
plane crash tragedy. Dept. & Fire
Dept.
Mayor mentioned a note he had received from the Fire Chief
'regarding the Rookie School graduation on 10/24 at 8 p.m.
at the Civil Defense Training Center in Pasadena, requesting
that the Mayor give the welcoming address. The Mayor said
he cannot attend, but would like Mayor Pro Tempore Calvert
to attend as he is representative to the Fire Department.
The City Administrator reported regarding the Golden Days C.Adm.rpt.
Parade. All members of the Council and their wives will re:Golden
ride in the parade, scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on 10/18/69. Days Parade
A parade committee meeting will be held on 10/7/69 at
7:30 P.M.
The Mayor said he was invited to the Annual Eagle Banquet Mayor invited
of S.G.V. Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the Huntington- to S.G.V.
Sheraton Hotel Ball Room in Pasadena, on 11/17/69. (Total Council of
cost for two, $18.00 one for sponsoring an Eagle Scout). Boy Scouts
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that Mayor be authorized to attend.
Councilman Rubio rPnnrted that neither the Governor of Gov. of
Zacatecas,nor anybody else from Zacatecas, will be able to Zacatecas will
attend the Golden Days Reception. not attnd.Golr
den Days Recepi
John Cahill, 142 North Calvados, addressee Council regarding Complaint of
a $53.84 light bill for the month of 7/18-8/21. He stated John Cahill
that the Light Department has checked the meter, he had an re: Light Bill
electrician check all electrical outlets, and he said there
is no possible way for the great increase, as the consump-
tion of electricity has not increased that much.
Bills for the same period last year amounted to $18 for
July and $12.60 for August. Mr. Cahill asked for a new
meter. After discussion, it was:
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Southern California Edison be
requested to test the meter on Thursday, 10/9, if possible,
and thereafter a new meter be installed.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Administrator
and Director of Utilities be authorized to make adjustments
as necessary.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #5634
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 5634.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjournment
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:39 p.m.
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