HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 20, 1969 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Billy L. Lewis of Azusa Friends Invocation
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, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Acting -Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr
Councilman Cooney presented an award to Miss Barbara Marvel,
Serv.Award
Police Clerk, for 5 years service with the City.
B.Marvel,Pol.
Clerk
The service award for Stanley Hosford, Working Line Foreman
Serv.Award
in the Light Department, for 5,Years with the City, will be
S.Hosford
presented at the 11/3/69 meeting, as Mr. Hosford was unable
(cont.to
to be present at this meeting.
11/3/69)
The communication from the City Attorney re: guide lines for
C.Atty's
the proposed Committee on Police -Community Relations, tabled
guide for pr6.
from the 10/6/69 meeting, was again presented.
Com.on Police -
Community Re -
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman'Calvert
lations
and unanimously carried to raise this item from the table.
(tabled from
i
David Aguirre, spokesman for the "Voice of the Meicican-
10/6/69 mtg.)
American of Azusa", addressed Council and stated that there
had been reconsideration within the group he represents,
and they felt at this time that the appointment of a com-
mittee, which they had formerly requested, should be dropped.
He felt that the present Community Relations Officer of the
Police Department had been making some headway and that the
general attitude of the Police -Officers had shown improve-
ments; also, that his organization would be willing to work
with the Community Relations Ofticer. He recommended that,
as a possible alternative to the Police -Community Relations
Committee, there might be a seminar -workshop held which
would involve members of the Police Department, Council,
his group, parents, and interested residents of the community.
These seminar -workshops might even be held in various loca-
tions or in various schools on different occasions, and
possible direction for these seminar -workshops may be the
problem of.narcotics in the community.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
carried to receive and file the City Attorney's
'unanimously
letter of 9/19/69'.
The City Clerk presented a request by Disabled American
Permission for
Veterans, Chapter PT 109, Azusa, for permission to sell forget -DAV Chap.PT 109
me-nots as a fund-raising campaign, on November 7'and 8, 1969.
to sell forget-
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
me-nots on
11/7 and 11/8
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk submitted copied of the Auditor's Report
Auditors Rpt.
for the fiscal year ending 6/30/69•
ending 6/30/69
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The City Clerk presented a statement from Swenson, Clark Auth.payment
& Co. (City's auditors), for extra professional services, of $319 to
in the amount of $319. Auditors for
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio extra serv.
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment
of $319 to the City's Auditors for extra services.
'A request was received for a going -out -of -business sale by Going -out -of
S/B Mattress & Furniture Co., 103 South Azusa Avenue (Seymour bus.sale by
Lustman, owner), for 30 days beginning 10/21/69, together S/B Mattress
with an inventory. & Furn.Co.,
103 S.Azusa
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Ave.,beg.
and unanimously carried to grant the request. 10/21/69
A communication was received from St. Frances of Rome "Harvest
Church, requestin§ permission to hold a parish -benefit Festival"by
"Harvest Festival on October 25 and 26, 1969, at their St. Frances
school grounds at Pasadena Avenue and Foothill Blvd, of Rome Church
on 10/25 & 26
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker on school
and unanimously carried to grant permission. grounds
A communication was received from Mrs. Taylor Meason, Req, for City
requesting City consideration of fluoridation for City consid.of
water supply, to avoid dental problems, fluoridation
for City
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert water supply
and unanimously carried to refer this communication to the (referred to
Director of Utilities and City Administrator for study and Dir.Util. &
report back to Council. C. Admin.)
'A communication was received from Emmett A. Tompkins, Com.fr.E.A.
attorney, regarding his removal as counsel for San G$hriel Tompkins re:
Valley Municipal Water District and suggesting area: of removal as
concern for future water adjudication. cncl.for
SGVMWD,etc.
It was noted by the City Attorney that he had discussed the (C.Atty, to
water litigation problems with Mr. Edward F. Taylor, City set mtg.
Water Counsel, and that, together, they felt it would be w/City &
of an advantage to the Council to meet with Mr. Taylor and Ed Taylor on
discuss the current developments within the water adjudica- 11/20 or 11/18
tion suit, of which this City is a party. at 8 p.m.)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized
to set up a meeting with Council and Mr. Taylor for either
Thursday, 11/20/69, or Tuesday, 11/18/69, at 8:00.p.m.
The City Clerk requested ratification by Council of his Mrs. A.Johns
appointment of Mrs. Addie Johns, Sr. Account Clerk, to as Actg.Acctg.
the position of Acting Accounting Director, at Step 1, Dir, effect.
Range 42, effective 10/6/69 until position is filled. 10/6/69 unitl
position is
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney filled
and unanimously carried to ratify the action of the City
Clerk in appointing Mrs. Johns as Acting Accounting
Director, as requested.
Communications were received from Stearns Drive -In, 155 Complaints
W. Arrow Highway; H. V. Monfort, dba Monty's Mobil Service, re: weed
101 W. Arrow Highway; and Azusa Palms Car Wash, 859 S. growth, etc.,
Azusa Ave., re: complaint about weed growth and fire N.W. cor.
hazard near the northwest corner of Azusa Ave, and Arrow Azusa Ave:
Highway. A copy of a letter from the Fire Chief to the & Arrow Hwy.
owner of said property, dated May 21, 1969, was also sub-
mitted, with a notation that the property was posted approx- (referred to
imately May 15, 1969, and cleaned up by City Crews approxi- Dir. P.W. &
mately three weeks from that date. I C. Attorney)
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the Director
of Public Works and City Attorney.
The Mayor asked concerning the•possiblity of planting trees
Dir.P.W. to
between the M -zone and the residential zones along Crescent
contact R.R.
Dirve, west of Angeleno Ave. The Director of Public Works
urging acqui-
replied that the planting of trees was a portion of the plan
sition by City
to widen Crescent Drive. The widening of Crescent Drive is
of propty.for
dependent upon acquiring a right-of-way from the railroad.
widening of
He indicated he had been in contact with the railroad and
Crescent Dr.,
would contact them again concerning the acquisition of the
with report
right-of-way and explain to them that said acquisition would
to Cncl.
solve many problems.
1.
Moved by Councilman rubio, seconded by Councilman.Cooney and
unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works be
authorized to contact the railroad, urging the acquisition
by the City of the property necessary for the widening of
Crescent Drive, with a report back to Council.
The City Clerk presented a notice of the Fal] npneral Notice Genl.
Assembly Meeting of Southern California Association of Mtg. SCAG,
Governments (SCAG), to be held at the Golden State Room of L.A., 10/233
the L. A. Hilton Hotel on 10/23/69, at 9:00 a.m...' with 9:00 a.m.,
luncheon at $5.50 each. with luncheon
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio @$5.50 ea.
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance
by any member of Council and the City Administrator.
A communication was presented from Mr. Francis G. Welton, Commun.fr.
attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Solomon who had F.G. Welton,
been cited for violation of the Zoning Ordinance with re- atty.rep.Mr.
gard to the height of hedges in front yard setbacks. A & Mrs.I.
communication from the Acting Planning Director to the Solomon re:
Planning Commission, dated 8/29/69, was also presented, amend.Ord. on
regarding this portion of the Ordinance, in which he hedges in
indicated that he had given study to this Ordinance and front yard
felt that it was proper and should remain as it is. setbacks.
Mr. Francis G. Welton, 5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City,
appeared on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Solomon of 1020
Fondale Street, stating that he felt that the Ordinance is
fine but the method of enforcement is wrong if, in fact, it
is enforced only upon formal complaint which tends to create
or aggravate personal problems between neighbors. He further
stated that he felt there should be a distinction made with-
in the Ordinance between "natural growth" and hedges, etc.
In his communication, he had stated that if the method of
enforcement is by formal complaint, then Mr. and Mrs.
Solomon will lodge formal complaints against an estimated
45 violations of the same nature within their own neighbor-
hood. This same type of enforcement could be carried out
for the whole City and may become a matter of great diffi-
culty.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communica-
tion, with the understanding that Ordinances now in effect
should be enforced.
A request was submitted by the Azusa Pacific College from City to porch.
Paul Lundberg, Chairman of the Lecture Artist Series Committee,25 tickets @
for the City to purchase tickets to a benefit concert, at the $1.50 ea.,for
price of $1.50 each, to be held on 11/8/69 at 8:00 p.m., in benefit concert
the Turner Campus Center Auditorium at the College. Included 11/83@8 p.m.,
with the letter was a block of 78 tickets on campus of
Az.Pacific Col.
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After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried by roll call that, for the promotion of
the community, the City purchase 25 tickets for the benefit
concert.
A letter was received from Mr. Rodger A. Schwind, a home-
owner at 1326 Soldano Drive, expressing the possibility of
floods and mudslides from an area behind his home, east of
Pioneer Park and south along Sierra Madre Avenue which had
been cleared of foliage by the Monrovia Nursery. He stated
that no system of drainage or erosion preventative devices
had been installed.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that a:;copy of the letter from
Mr. Schwind be forwarded to the Monrovia Nursery and the
Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co., and that the Director of Public
Works and the City Administrator make a study of this situ-
ation and report back to Council.
A request was received from Allied Music Amusement, aka
Worldwide Vending, Inc., 13335 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks,
for a refund of business license fee of $40 erroneously
pai(' for the operation of a jukebox and pool table located
in The Britestar, 1050 W. Foothill Blvd. The amusement
devices were not in operation at the time of the renewal
of the business license and they had not been allowed to
operate the equipment since. The City Clerk stated that he
had investigated the matter and had found that the Britestar
had contracted with another amusement company for this
period of time and that the equipment in question had not
'been used and, in fact, had been removed the early part of
this month.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that it is found that
the renewal of the business license was made in error and
the fee of $40 shall be refunded to Allied Music Amusement
aka Worldwide Vending, Inc.
A communication was submitted from the Park and Recreation
Commission, advising Council that dedication of the new
fountain in fron of City Hall, in honor of Dr. Gause Coving-
ton, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m,., 11/6/69. The Commission
invited the Mayor, members of Council, all City Officials,
and Department Heads to attend this event. No action taken by
Council. I '
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the,time set for the Public
Hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Fifth
Street (Wynn 011 Co.), per Resolution No. 5625, the Mayor
declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of Resolution No. 5625, which set the hearing date
tas October 20, 1969, at 8:00 p.m., and which was published
on 9/24/69 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 9/29/69.
The Director of Public Works stated he has no objection to
said vacation and recommended that that portion of Fifth
Street be vacated but any utility easements be retained.
No written communications having been received and no one
in the audience desiring to be heard, it was
Commun.fr.
R.A.Schwind,
re: potential
mud slide
area E.of
Pioneer Pk.
& south along
Sierra Madre
Ave.
Refund of
Bus.Lic.fee
of $40 for
jukebox &
pool table,
to AMA aka
Worldwide
Vending,Inc.
Invitation to
attend ded.of
fountain in
fron of City
Hall,ll/6,
10:30 a.m.
Pub.Hrg. on
vacation of
prpty.Fifth
St (Wynn Oil
Co.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 203 1969 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation,of a cer- Res. #5635
tain portion of Fifth Street, subject to the reservation order vacation
and exception of certain Easements. of prpty.Fifth
St (Wynn Oil
_ Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Co.)
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF FIFTH STREET
SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASE-
MENTS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived. -
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the 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 5635•
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,043,974.83 as of September 30, Financial
1969. Statement
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
The Personnel Board submitted its recommendation for Police Clerk -
Police Clerk -Dispatcher classification, with salary set Dispatcher
at range 13. classification
& salary range
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio 13 approved
and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted (Arty. to
and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary prepare Res.)
Resolution.
The Personnel Board submitted its recommendation for a Appvl.revised
revised title for position of Switchboard Operator, title for
naively, "Switchboard Operator -Receptionist", with salary Switchboard
increase from Range 6 to Range 8. Operator, with
salary incr.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio from range 6
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and to range 8
to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary --
Resolution.
A communication was submitted by the Personnel Board that, Pers.Bd.recom.
by Councils request, the experience of Mr. Ralph Fitz- re:Plan.Dir.
simmons with the City had been approved as a substitute requirements
for the required experience in the Planning Director (tabled to
requirements. They further advised that Mr. Fitzsimmons 11/3/69 & req.
' did not meet the educational requirements for Planning Pers.Bd.hold
Director. spec.mtg.
before 11/3/69
After discussion, it was to discuss
matter)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to table this item to 11/3/69.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to request the Personnel Board
to hold a special meeting before 11/3/69 to discuss this
matter, giving Council the date, time and place of this
meeting.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDA_', OCTOBER 20, 1969
A communication was received from the Personnel Board re:
certain Police and Fire position salaries, with the recom-
mendation to increase the salary of the Police Lieutenants
and Captain in the amount of 5 , and to grant a 1% increase
in salary for Fire Captains and Battalion Chiefs.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendations, and City Attorney prepare the necessary Reso-
lution.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent status
for fourteen (14) employees, as follows:
Name
Robert Covell
Martin Rubio
Doris Moore
Gladine Ryrie
Bryan Smith
Thomas Martinez
Raymond Millard
Albert Plummer
Asst.City Engr.
Storekeeper
EDP Keypunch Oper.
Steno -Clerk
Fireman
Pump Operator -
Repairman
Lineman Helper
Water Maint.Man
Lee Carter Police Officer
Virginia Cox Police Clerk
Robert Drossel Police Officer
Robert Barnes Equlp.Mechanic
James Dominguez Street Maint.Man
Jack Hunter Fireman
Effective
Perm.Status 10/21/69
To Step 3 11/27/69
To Step 2 (Perm.
status) 11/19/69
Perm. Status 11/19/69
To Step 5 11/22/69
To Step 4 11/5/69
To Step 3 11/20/69
To Step 2 (Perm.
status) 11/5/69
To Step 5 11/9/69
To Step 4 11/10/69
To Step 5 11/10/69
To Step 2 (Perm.
status) 11/6/69
To Step 2 (Perm.
status) 11/6/69
Reinstatement
(Military Lve.)
to Step 4 9/3/69
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 817, denied a Variance request for an over -height roof
sign approximately 51 ft. high (Case V-234 - Wells Fargo Bank -
700 No. Azusa Ave.). No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
lution No. 818, conditionally approved a request to reopen
existing automobile service station at the northeast corner
of Arrow Highway and Cerritos Ave. (Case C-91 - Union 011 Go. -
603 E. Arrow Highway). No action by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending Sections 9207.25, 9207.26, and 9207.27 of the Muni-
cipal Code,to rezone Northerly Annexation District #67,
to annexation (north of Sierra Madre Ave. from Azusa
,sub,oct
& San Gabriel Canyon Rd. easterly and northerly - Unsen,
Nasser, et al.).
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 67).
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Pers.Bd.recom.
5% incr.for
Pol.Lts. &
Capt., & 1%
incr.for Fire
Capts.& Batt.
Chiefs
(appvd. &
C.Atty.to prep.
Res.)
Step Raises
and/or Perm.
Status
P.C.Res.#817,
denying Var.
(Case V-234,
Wells Fargo
Bank)
P.C.Res.#818,
cond.appvg.req.
to reopen auto
serv.station
(Case C-91 -
Union 011)
Ord.#976,
amend.Secs.
9207.25,
9207.26 &
9207.27 of
M.C.re:pre-
zoning of
No.Annex.
Dist.#67
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969 Page 7
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
to raise min.
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Ordinance 976.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord -#977
amending Section 9222 of the Municipal Code re: Mobilehome amend.Sec.
Parks being permitted in R-2, R-3, C-2, M-1, and M-2 zones, 9222 of MC
subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. re:Mobile-
home Pks.
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: zoning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARKS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 977.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, lst.intro.
amending Section 3200.68 of the Azusa Municipal Code re: rdg. Ord.
,prima facie speed limit of 15 mph on Azusa lane. amending
Sec.3200.68
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first reading an of M.C. re:
Ordinance entitled: speed limit
on Azusa
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA lane
AMENDING SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON AZUSA LANE.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be 'waived.
A communication was submitted by the City Attorney, recom-
C.Atty.to
mending that the minimum purchase level requirement for
prepare amend.
formal bidding be raised from $2,500 to $3,500, in accord
to Purch.Ord.
with the revision of State law.
to raise min.
urch. from
Moved,by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
2,500 to
13,500
and unanimously carriedto direct the City Attorne,y,to pre-
on
pare an Ordinance amending the present Ordinance on purchasing.
formal bidding
The City Attorney advised that he had received a communica-
Req.by State
tion from the State Attorney General, stating that his
Ati,y.Genl.to
office is contemplating filing an action against certain
adopt Res.
industries on behalf of the State of California
allowing City
,automotive
and the Cities and Counties, for'damages that may have been
to be named
suffered due to smog, and asking -that the City adopt a
as a party to
Resolution allowing the City to be named in this action as
antitrust suit
one of the parties,
re: smog con-
con-
trol devices
A Resolution was presented, authorizing action on behalf of
the City by the State Attorney General re: prosecution of
Res.#5636 auth.
a civil antitrust suit re: smog control devices.
action by Atty.
Genl.re:prosec.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
of antitrust
suit vs.auto.
mfgrs.re:smog
control devices
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969 Page S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO PROSECUTION OF A CIVIL
ANTITRUST SUIT AGAINST CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS
RELATING TO SMOG CONTROL DEVICES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman'Calvert
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the fallowing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5636.
A Resolution was presented, opposing any alteration of tax- Res -#5637
exempt status re: municipal bonds. expressing
opposition
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: to any alter-
ation of tax -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA exempt status
EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ANY ALTERATION OF THE TAX- of Mun.Bonds
EXEMPT STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS.
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 5637.
Councilman Decker expressed concern about the use of search- C.Atty.to
lights for advertising purposes within the City limits. prepare Urg.
Ord. regulat.
After discussion, it was & requiring
permits for
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney searchlights
and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an urgency Ordinance regulating and requiring per-
mits for searchlights.
The Mayor drew the Council's attention to the memo from the Re: compen-
City Attorney to the Personnel Board regarding the question sation for
of compensation for Personnel Board members. It was noted Pers.Bd.mbrs.
that the initiative Civil Service Ordinance expressly pro- (Pers.Bd.to
hibits compensation for Personnel Board members. However, make a finding
it was noted by the City Attorney that Personnel Board re: flat rate
members may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in for reimb.of
their duties. He advised the Personnel Board that they may expenses)
make a finding that certain reasonable flat rate may be set
to cover such expenses.
,Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to ask the Personnel Board to make
a finding re: a reasonable flat rate for reimbursement of
expenses, using the City Attorney's memo as a guideline.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Commissions Monthly
were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969 Page 9
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Confirm.appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Robert W. Termath R.W.Termath,
as Police Reserve Officer, effective 10/21/69. Pol.Res.Off.,
effective
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker 10/21/69
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Resig, of
'Director of Public Works that Council accept the resignation R.L.Covell,
of Robert L. Covell, Assistant City Engineer, effective Asst.City
10/31/69• Engr.,effect.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio 10/31/69
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Director Confirm.appt.
of Public Works for confirmation of the appointment of Gordon Gordon Portner,
Portner as Equipment Supervisor, probationary, at Step 5 of Equipment
Range 25, effective 10/21/69. Supervisor,
effect.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and 10/21/69
unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public M.San Miguel
Works that the following two employees of the Engineering & F.Diaz to
Department be authorized to attend courses, with reimbursement attend engr.
of tuition upon satisfactory completion of courses courses,with
reimb.of
Michael San Miguel, "Differential Equations (Math 302) tuition upon
at $24.50, at Cal State L.A. satisf.compl.
Fred M. Diaz, "Statics and Dynamics (ME211) at (approved)
$27, at Cal -Poly in Pomona
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommen-
dation.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Appvl.Plans &
Director of Public Works of approval of plans and specifica- Specs.for
tions for the reconstruction and repaving of Pasadena Avenue reconstr. &
from 6th to 11th Streets, and Sixth Street between Pasadena repaving Pasa.
and Cerritos Avenue (Project 476), with authorization for the Ave (6th to
City Clerk to advertise for bids. 11th Sts.) &
6th St. bet.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker Pasadena &
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plans Cerritos
and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise (Proj.476)with
for bids. auth.for bid
call
A ,joint recommendation was received from the Director of callo
Public Works and the Police Chief that a speed limit of Jt.recomm.of&
35 miles per hour be established by Ordinance, on Sierra Dir.Pol.P.W. for
Madre Ave. between the westerly and easterly City limits, 35 mph speed
due to the widening of a portion of Sierra Madre Ave. and limit on
the future contemplated construction between Vernon and Sierra Madre
Todd Avenues. Siebet.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio westerly &
and unanimous) carried to a easterly City
y approve the joint recommendation
and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary limits,by Ord.
Ordinance.
The City Administrator presented a Resolution accepting a Res -#5638,
Grant of Easement for roadway purposes (10 ft. parcel on Gr.of Easement
the west side of Hilltop Drive between Sierra Madre Ave. and for roadway
Tract #26013 - Thomas S. and Gloria S. Oki). purposes
(Oki)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 203 1969 Page 10
Councilman Cooney offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
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: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5638.
The City Administrator presented a Resolution accepting a Res.#5639,
Grant of Easement for roadway purposes (Northwest corner of Gr. of Ease.
Citrus and Alosta Aves. - Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co.). for roadway
perp
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: (Azusa Foot -
Hill Citrus)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
'AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5639.
The City Administrator submitted the request of Edward J.
E.Kohout grtd.
Kohout, Lineman, for an additional 90 day industrial acci-
ext.of indus.
dent leave, commencing 10/21/69, plus a letter from his
acc.lve. thru
doctor, estimating he will not be able to return to work
12/15/69
until January 1970. The City Administrator gave a further
report regarding the rules andregulations of the Civil
Service Ordinance, stating that under this Ordinance an
employee cannot receive compensation from the City; less
Workman's Compensation, beyond an aggregate period of one
calendar year, which would expire on 12/19/69 since Mr.
Kohout has been receiving full pay for his industrial
injury since 12/20/68. It was suggested that his leave
could be extended through 12/15/69, if necessary, and at
the end of that period, for the remainder of this calendar
year,
he could use the rest of vacation still owing to him, plus
any sick leave due him.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to extend Mr. Kohout's industrial
'accident leave through 12/15/69.
The Director of Utilities submitted a request for approval Appvl.specs.
of specifications for the purchase of one truck=mounted for purch.'
crane for use of the Light & Water Department, with author- of 1 truck-
ization for the City Clerk to advertise for bids. mounted crane
for 7&W, with
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker auth.for bid
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and call
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969 Page 11
A recommendation was submitted by the Director of Utilities City to
that the City proceed with the acquisition of approximately proceed
414 electrical services within the City, now owned by the with acquis.
Southern California Edison Co. Street lighting for these of approx.
areas is furnished by the City and it would be advantageous 414 elec.
to the customer since the City light rate is approximately serv.within
5% lower than the Southern California Edison Co. Also, the City,now
estimated annual revenue would be higher than the estimated owned by So.
cost of acquisition of these services, and no increase in Cal.Edison
personnel would be required. It is estimated it will take
approximately six to nine months to complete the transaction.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem and
unanimously carried by roll call to proceed with the recom-
mendation of the Director of Utilities.
The City Administrator reported regarding his joint investi- Confirm. of
gation with the Director of Utilities of the high electric $20 adjust -
service billed to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cahill, Jr., 142 No. ment to Mr.
Calvados, as directed by Council at its meeting on 10/6/69. & Mrs.Cahill
He reported that the meter tested correctly; however, acting on elec.bill
under the authorization given them by Council, they came to
an agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Cahill on the offer of a
$20 adjustment. He further requested confirmation by Council
of this action.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the action of the City
Administrator and Director of Utilities in making a $20
adjustment to Mr. and Mrs. Cahill on their electric bill.
'A request was received from the County Engineer, with a Req.by Co.
recommendation for approval by the Director of Public Works, Engr.for
for adoption of a Resolution re: City collection of the Res.re:City
reimbursement fee in 'outside area" if annexed to the City collection
(County Improvement District #2481-M - Woodcroft Street). of reimb.fee
in"outside
area"if annexes`
to City
A Resolution was presented, consenting to commencement of Res.#5640
proceedings for proposed sewer improvement by the County grtg.consent
Board of Supervisors under County Improvement No. 2481-M, & jurisdiction
and for use of those portions of Arrow Highway and Cerritos to L.A.County
Avenue lying within the boundary of the City for said sewer re:County
improvement district. Impr.#2481-M
(Woodcroft St.
Councilman Decker offered the,Resolution entitled: & other RIW)
RESOLUTION NO. 5640 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA - RESOLUTION GRANT-
ING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY IMPROVEMENT NO. 2481-M - WOODCROFT
STREET AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 5640.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 203 1969 Page 12
The City Administrator read from a notice from the Local
Notice fr.
Agency Formation Commission regarding the proposed Northerly
LAFCCom.re:
Annexation District No. 27 of the City of Glendora. In the
rop.N.A.D.
notice, the staff recommended to the Commission a continuance
�27 of City
of this proposal for thirty (30) days and, further, that the
of Glendora
City of Azusa and the City of Glendora be directed to meet
(Agmts.bet.
together in an effort to arrive at a mutual agreement.
Azusa &
Glendora re:
discussion regarding the "gentlemen's agreement"
boundary limit
'After
between the Cities of Azusa and Glendora, which established
on annex.,be
the alternate boundaries between the two cities, it was
repudiated)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to
repudiate all agreements between the City of Azusa and the
City of Glendora re: boundary limits on annexations. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cooney, Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Azusa to meet
unanimously carried to meet with the City of Glendora re: with Glendora
their proposed annexation #27., re:their prop.
annex.#27
The City Administrator reported that on Model 720 of the Appvl.new
City's Xerox machine, there would be a substantial price agmt. for
increase on cost of operation,;effective 11/1/69. The Model 2400
operation cost of the newer machine (Model 2400) could be Xerox
less than the present cost, an8 copies could be made at a
faster rate of speed.
I
He recommended that the City enter into a new service agree-
ment for the new Model 2400, with cost of delivery amounting
to $51.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation and authorize the Mayor to sign the new agreement.
The City Administrator presented two Corporation Quitclaim Auth.exec.of
Deeds from the City to Edward R. and Joyce Seidner, for the 2 Quitclaim
two parcels of land purchased by them from the City: one Deeds fr.City
parcel 25 x 60, and one parcel 105 x 60, both located north to Seidner
of 11th Street between Angeleno and San Gabriel Avenues, with for 2 parcels
the --request for execution of both Deeds. N.of 11th St.
bet.Angeleno
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and & San Gabriel
unanimously carried to authorize execution of the two Quit- Aves.
claim Deeds.
The City Administrator reported that the Azusa Golden Days Golden Days
Celebration and Parade were a success, and read a thank -you Cele. &
letter which had been sent to Jim Arkison, editor of the Parade a
Azusa Herald, from Mr. Lou Nova, Grand Marshal of the success
Parade.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Cooney offered for adoption the Resolution entitled:
S-
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.
Res. #5641
Bills & Reqs.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5641.
'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 9:56 p.m.
Next Resolution No. 5642
Next Ordinance No. 978
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Adjourn