HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 3, 1969 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 7:30 p.m.
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The City Council of the,:Crty,rof, Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and pia•:,
Mayor Solem called the metin o order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the flag. " '=
Invocation was given by Rev.•'B. J. Pa"roulek of the First Invocation
Presbyterian Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Roll Call
Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Fbxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Acting Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr
There being no corrections or additions, the Minutes of Appvl.Min.
the meeting of October 20, 1969, stand approved as written. 10/20/69
Councilman Decker presented an award to Stanley Hosford, Serv.Award
Working Line Foreman in the Light Department, for 5 years S.Hosford,
service with the City. Wkg.Line Fore.
The Mayor presented an award to Hugh Gerharz, Electric Serv.Award•
Utilities Superintendent, for 25 years service with the H.Gerharz,
City. Elec.Util.
Supt.
The communication from the Personnel Board, dated Pers.Bd.recom.
October 15, 1969, re: educational requirements for position re:educational
of Planning Director with reference to Ralph Fitzsimmons, requirments
having been tabled from the 10/20/69 meeting, was again for P1an.Dir.
submitted, plus a recommendation from the.Board, dated (tabled from
October 31, 1969, from their special session. The Board 10/20/69)
recommended that the position of Associate Planning
Director be established with the specifications'prepared (Recom.appvd.
to include an AA degree or equivalent college training to estab.pos.
in community planning, public administration, engineering df Assoc.Pl.
or closely related fields, and six months of responsible, Dir.w/specs
professional experience in local planning at supervisory 'to be prepared)
level, with salary range 35, and the position to be filled
by way of a promotional examination. Therefore, if Council
wished to consider leaving the position of Planning Direc-
tor vacant and establishing that of Associate Planning
Director, a closed examination may be given, and the
Planning Director's position could be filled at some
future date.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to lift item from the table.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the Personnel Board to establish the position of Associate
Planning Director at salary range 35, to be filled by
promotional examination.
A request was received from Azusa Seventh-Day Adventist Az -7th -Day
Church for permission to use caroling music and song in Adv.Ch.to
residential areas of the City from 12/6/69 thru 12/24/69, use caroling
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - music & song,
12/6-12/241
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney 6 to 9 p.m.
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
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A request was received from the Chamber of Commerce for Light Dept.
authorization for the Light Department personnel to decorate to decorate
and maintain lights on the deodar tree in Civic Center, and & main.lights
construction of the Nativity Scene by City forces, for the on deodar tree
Christmas Season. in Civic center
& P.W.Dept.to
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert constr.Nativity
and unanimously carried to grant the request. Scene
A notice was received of the annual,meeting of Upper San
USGVW Assn.
Gabriel Valley Water Association, to be held at T & J
dinner mtg.,
Restaurant in Rosemead, on 11/12/69, at 6:30 p.m., with
11/12,6:30 p.m.
dinner at $4.75 each.
($4.75 each)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
the people in the area
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
to be aware
dance by any members of Council.
He suggested that the
Notice was given of the receipt of an appeal from denial
Appeal fr.den.
by Planning Commission Resolution #817 of Variance for
of Var,rec'd
an overheight'roof sign approximately 51 feet high
(V -234 -Wells
(Case V-234 - Wells Fargo Bank - 700 No. Azusa Ave. ; the
Fargo Bank)re:
public hearing before Council;will be set for 12/1/9 at
overheight sign
7:30 p.m. The Mayor requested that any information from
(hrg.set for
the Planning Commission regarding this hearing be sent,
12/1/69)
out to Council members in advance of 12/1/69 meeting.
The City Clerk requested Council approval of the appoint- D,Bruce apptd.
ment of Mrs. Dorothy Bruce, Account Clerk, to the position as Actg.Sr.
of Acting Senior Account Clerk at Step 3 of Range 17, Acct.Clerk,
effective 11/3/69 until the position of Accounting Direc- effect.11/3/69
for is filled, until position
is filled
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
'and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk requested a waiver of the $250 business Waived bus.
license fee for rides at Memorial Park, held on 10/18/69, lic.fee for
sponsored by the Azusa Golden Days Committee. The Golden rides on
Days Committee, as sponsor for the rides, was required to 10/18/69,
pay all fees and licenses. Council, at its meeting of sponsored by
10/6/69, had taken action at that time to waive fees of Azusa Golden
licenses for other organizations sponsored by the Golden Days Committee
Days Committee; except for the rides because at that time
it was felt that the ride -operators would pay the business
license fee. Subsequently, the form contract signed by
the Golden Days Committee required the Committee to pur-
chase the business license.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the fee as
requested.
Councilman
Rubio requested a financial report from the
Request for
Golden Days
Committee, in order
to set the date for
financial
next year's
celebration and for
the people in the area
report from
to be aware
of the 1970 date.
He suggested that the
Golden Days
Chamber of
Commerce take on the
responsibility from now
Committee
on for the 1970 celebration. The Mayor suggested that
the City Clerk request a statement from the Golden Days
Committee as soon as possible, so Council may be informed
of the expenses of the celebration, in order to figure
the cost for next year.
No action by Council.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of a Person -to -Person Transfer (dropping the partners) P/P Transf.
of an Off -Sale Beer & Wine License from C.R. and R.E.M. (Stop'N Go -
Harrison and National Convenience Stores -'Inc., to 166 W.Sierra
National Convenience Stores, Inc., for premises at 166 W. Madre Ave,)
Sierra Madre Avenue, known as" Stop'N"""Go".
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file.
The Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce was
presented by the City Clerk. „
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept and file.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 819, recommended a change of zone from R -3b to
M-2 on property located at 1000 W. Sierra Madre Ave.
(Case Z-157 - Sierra Screw Products); hearing before
Council has been set for 11/17/69 at 7:30 p.m.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 820, conditionally approved a Conditional
Use Permit to allow the following uses on property located
at 1000 W. Sierra Madre Avenue: helicopter landing pad;
paint shop; non-ferrous foundry; screw machine shop; die
casting facility for brass, aluminum and zinc, and light
forging (Case C-92 - Sierra Screw Products); received an
appeal from conditions of the -Conditional Use Permit, and
hearing before Council has been set for 11/17/69 at 7:30 p.m.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending Section 3200.68, by the addition of subsection
(j) of the Municipal Code re: prima facie speed limit of
15 miles'per hour on Azusa Lane.
'Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
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.
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 978.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
amending Sections 2609 and 2610 of the Municipal Code re:
Purchasing Procedure by formal contract or by open market,
raising the minimum required from $2,500 to $3,500.
Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING
PROCEDURE.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Quarterly
Rept.of
Ch.of Comm.
P.C.Res.#819
recom.zone
ch.(Z-157-
Sierra Screw
Prod.); hrg.
set for
11/17/69
P.C.Res.#820
cond.appvg.
CUP for uses
at 1000 W.
Sierra Madre
Ave.(C-92 -
Sierra Screw
Prod.); hrg.
set on appeal
fr.conditions
for 11/17/69
Ord.#978
amend Sec.
3200.68 of
M.C. re:
speed limit
on Azusa Lane
1st intro.
rdg.Ord.amend.
Secs.2609 and
2610 of M.C.
re: Purchasing
Procedure
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A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution #4693, with Res -#5642
new classification schedule, by the addition of 3 Police amending
Clerk-Dispatchers.at Range 13, and deleting 3 Dispatcher P.D.comple-
Clerks at Range 14, in the Police Department complement. ment by
adding 3
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Police Clerk -
Dispatchers
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & deleting 3
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF Dispatcher
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES Clerks
OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
I'
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 5642.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 4693 Res -#5643
by deleting 1 Equipment Mechanic at Range 23 from the amending P.W.
complement of the Public storks Department. Dept.comple-
ment by
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled deleting 1
Equipment
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Mechanic
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"5643.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 4693, Res -#5644
with new classification schedule, by the addition of 1 amending City
Switchboard Operator -Receptionist at Range 8, and deletion Clerk's com-
of 1 Switchboard Operator at Range 6, in the City Clerk's plement by
complement. addition of
1 Switchboard
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Operator -
Receptionist
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & deletion of
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF 1 Switchboard
ORGANIZATION,_COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES Operator
OF THE CITY CLERK AND AMENDING EXHIBIT ''A" ATTACHED
THERETO.
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:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Page 5
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5644.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
amending Section 3200.68(g) of the Municipal Code by in-
creasing the speed limit on Sierra Madre Avenue within
the City limits to 35 miles per hour.
'Councilman Cooney offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3200.68 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON SIERRA MADRE
AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seco ded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Attorney reported regarding the request by
Council at its 10/20/69 meeting for an urgency Ordinance
re: control of searchlights for advertising purposes in
the City; that he had discussed this individually with
certain Councilmen, and that due to the fact that this is
a legitimate business, he felt that he should hold this
request over for further study by him. No action by
Council.
The City Attorney reported that the League of California
Cities has abandoned the project of developing a model
Ordinance regarding topless and bottomless dancing as a
form of entertainment. The League recommended that
cities may adopt Ordinances, following the guidelines
of the newly adopted Ordinance of Los Angeles. The.City
Attorney indicated he would have an Ordinance prepared by
11/12/69. No action by Council.
The time of -8:00 p.m. having arrived and being the hour
set for a Public Hearing upon a proposed Ordinance adopting
"The County of Los Angeles Fire Code" with certain changes
therein set forth, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Public Hearing, published October
15 and 22, 1969, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
No communications having been received and no one in
the audience wishing to be heard regarding this hearing,
it was
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending Sections 3140 and 3142, and repealing Part 6 of
'Article III, consisting of Sections 3160 and 3161, of the
Municipal Code, to adopt by reference the County Fire Code.
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption 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 IAS ANGELES FIRE CODE" ADOPTED BY COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2947 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9687.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
1st intro.
rdg.Ord.
amending
Sec.3200.68(g)
of M.C. re:
speed limit of
35 mph on
Sierra Madre
Ave. within
City limits
C.Atty.rept.
re:control
of searchlights
(held over for
study by C.Atty.)
C.Atty.rept.
re: Ord. on
topless &
bottomless
entertainment
Pub.Hrg. on
Proposed Ord.
adopting L.A.
County Fire
Code, with
certain
changes
Ord .##979
amend.Secs.
3140 & 31423&
repealing
Secs -3160 &
3161 of M.C.,
to adopt
County Fire
Code
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
that the Ordinance passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
w
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Cooney, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 979•
The City Administrator presented a communication from the Resig. of
Police Chief, recommending that Council accept the resig- B.McKay,
nation of Barbara McKay, temporary Police Clerk, effective temp.Pol.
10/27/69. Clk.,effec.
10/27/69
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Resig.of
Police Chief that Council accept the resignation,of G.M.Jachera,
Genevieve M. Jachera, part-time Police Clerk, effective part-time
11/4/69. Pol.Clerk,
effec.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney 11/4/69
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A communication was presented from the Police Chief re- Confirm.appts.
questing confirmation of the appointments of Genevieve M. G.M.Jachera &
Jachera and Ida J. D'Alcomo as Police Clerks, probationary, I.J.D'Alcomo
at Step 1 of Range 8, effective 11/4/69 and 11/5/69, re- as Pol.Clks.,prob,
spectively. effec.1l/4/69 &
11/5/69 respec-
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert tively
and unanimously carried to confirm both appointments.
A further communication was presented from the Police Confirm appt.
Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of J.D.Hval as
Juanita D. Hval as part-time Police Clerk, at Step 1 part-time Pol.
of Range 8, effective 11/4/69. Clerk,effec.
11/4/69
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator Auth.filing
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the formal applica- application
tion for Federal assistance for public works and facility for Federal
type -projects for funds in the amount of $121,830 for assistance for
financial assistance in the construction of a three -million P.W. & facility
gallon Water Reservoir and 2400 feet of 16 -inch transmission type projects
line to provide elevated water storage for the entire for funds amtg.
City and adequate fire protection throughout the immediate to $121,830
pressure zone; and direct the filing of said application. for finar..assis.
in construc.of
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cooney 3 -million -gal.
and unanimously carried to authorize the filing of said Water Reservoir
application, to be signed by the Mayor. & 2400' 16 -inch
line,to be
It was the intention of the City not to make a decision signed by Mayor
to proceed with financing until the application has been
acted upon by the Federal Government.
A ioint report was received from the Director of Public Rpt.from Dir.
Works and the City Administrator re: grading activities in P.W.& C.Adm.
the former lemon grove of the Foot -Hill Ranch property, re:grading
after study of the communication from Mr. Rodger A. Schwind, activities in
1326 Soldano Drive. Said communication, which had been former lemon
submitted to Council on 10/20/69, indicated that a drain- grove of Foot-
age and erosion problem exists as a result of the change Hill Ranch
of use of the land formerly developed with lemon trees. propty,after
study of letter
The joint report informed Council that discussion had from R.A.
been held between representatives of the Monrovia Nursery Schwind
& Foot' -Hill Citrus Co. and the City Administrator &
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Page 7
Director of Public Works, which resulted in the following
conclusions:
(1) the drainage conditions on the land pose no
threat or problem to the property owners to
the west;
(2) drainage and erosion control will be better than
it has been in the past;
I(3) dust problems should be curtailed, particularly
with the first of the winter rains.
The Monrovia Nursery indicated that it will proceed with
additional protective work by supplying a catchment and
pipe to carry the water directly to the canal without
depending upon scouring out the hill. They will also begin
sprinkling on the dirt stiocknile tn seal it against dust
being blown by strong winds.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Counci]man Cooney
and unanimously carried to file and forward copy of the
report to Mr. Schwind.
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation from the Appve.recom.
Director of Public Works that Municipal Engineering Con- to employ
sultants be employed, at a fee not to exceed $6,350, to Mun.Engr.
design and prepare specifications for the construction of Consultants
a bridge at First Street and Little Dalton Wash, in conjunc- to design &
tion with Project 477. prepare specs.
for constr.of
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney bridge @1st St.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom- & Little Dalton
mendation to employ Municipal Engineering Consultants for Wash
'this project.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Appvl. of
Works that Project 467 (construction of pump line between Proj.467 &
Well No. 3 and Reservoir No. 1) be approved with Change Change Order
Order in the amount of $4,657.25; extending time limit of $4,657.25,
to 10/24/69; and authorizing execution and recording of exten.of_time
Notice of Completion. limit to
10/24/69, &
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney auth.exec.&
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recording of
recommendation of the Director of Public Works. Not.of Comple.
A report was received from the Director of Public Works Report fr.
re: complaint about weed growth and fire hazard near the Dir.P.W.re:
northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway, sub- abatement of
mitted to Council on 10/20/69. weed growth
The report stated that the Public Works Department has
located the owner of the property and arrangements have
been made whereby the weeds will be removed. At the same
time, other property owners on Azusa Avenue, who now have
an excessive amount of weeds, have been contacted. It
was reported by the City Administrator that these areas
have had their weeds abated.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
A communication was received from the Director of Public Recom.by Dir.
Works that Martin Lopez, Senior Maintenance Man, be re- P.W. that
classified as Maintenance Man.in the Public Works Depart- Martin Lopez,
ment, effective immediately. Sr.Malnt.Man,
be reclassi-
A letter was also presented from Mr. Lopez in which he fied as Maint.
raised three considerations: (1) that his therapy had Man in P.W.
been stopped; (2) that he had not been allowed a trans- Dept.,effect.
fer to Street Sweeper; and (3) that his wages were being immediately
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Page 8
cut because of his injury.
The City Administrator spoke to the three issues and
informed Council that (1) the,therapy was received through
State Compensation Fund and, 'since Mr. Lopez has been
awarded permanent disability of 10.5% and $2 600, the State
Compensation Fund terminated the therapy; (2j the position
of Street Sweeper necessitated a promotional examination,
for which Mr. Lopez never applied nor attempted to take;
(3) the reason for the reduction in position was due to the
fact that Mr. Lopez is unable'to perform the work on his
present occupation, and that he had agreed to this reduction
and signed the employee evaluation form indicating his
agreement.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and ask the City Administrator
to reply to Mr. Lopez' questions.
The Mayor received a request from the students present for
the installation of a traffic signal at First Street and
Cerritos Ave., due to the many accidents at that location.
The Director of Pubic Works stated the signal is in the pro-._•
cess of being installed and should be in operation approxi-
mately 11/7/69. No action by,Council.
i.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator
that he and the Director of Utilities be authorized to
attend the interim hearing of,the Assembly Committee on
Revenue and Taxation, to be held in San Francisco on
November 17 and 18, 1969, re: proposed utility tax.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously carried by roll call to authorized atten-
dance by Councilmen, the City Administrator and the
Director of Utilities.
Notice was received of a hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission, at the State Office Building in
Los Angeles on 12/3/69 at 10:00 a.m., re: Commission's
own motion for the blocking of public grade crossings
by railroads.
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by the Acting Planning Director, Director of Public
Works, and City Administrator.
The City Administrator presented a communication from the
State Department of Finance, in reply to City's request
for a population estimate. They state they cannot do a
population estimate now based -upon the 1960 federal census,
due to the fact it is so close to the 1970 census, which
will re-establish the City's "benchmark" upon which
further population estimates can be made.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator presented a request by The Public
Relations Chairman of the Azusa Area United Crusade, to
again place a campaign progress "thermometer" board in
fron of City Hall, from now until the end of November, as
was done last year. '
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Cooney
and unanimously carried to grant permission.
Re: signal
@1st St. &
Cerritos
Ave.
Auth.attend.
by Cnclmen,'
C.`Adm.& Dir.
Util.@interim
hrg.of Assembly
Com.on Rev.&
Tax.,in San
Francisco on
11/17 & 18
Auth.attend.
by Actg.Pl.
Dir.,Dir;P;W,
& C.Adm.@ PUC
hrg.in L.A.,
12/3 re:PUC
motion for
blocking pub..
gr.crossings
by railroads
Reply fr.State
Dept.Finance
re: req.for
population
estimate
Thermometer
board to be
placed in
front of City
Hall for cam-
paign progress
of Az.Area
United Crusade
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3., 1969 Page 9
Invitations were received from.the City of Glendora and the
Ded.of Foot -
Foothill Freeway Association to attend the dedication of
hill Frwy.to
the Freeway at the Grand Avenue Site on Friday, 11/21/69,
Grand Ave.in
at 10:45 a.m., with hosted reception at Noon and;luncheon
Glendora @
at 12:30 p.m., at $5.00 each, both to be held at' the
10:45 a.m., &
Glendora Country Club.
reception &
Sandorf of Encino, and the site of the development would
luncheon at
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert
12:30 @Glen -
and unanimously carried by roll call that members of
dora Cntry.
Council and Department Heads be authorized to attend.
Club on
each Council would reconvene at their respective'Council
11/21/69
The City Administrator informed Council of a letter sent
($5.00 ea.)
to Mayor Solem from the Mayor of Duarte, suggesting a
Jt.Mtg.of Mayors
joint meeting of the Mayor, City Administrator, and
& City Officials
Director of Publib Works of Azusa, and Mayor Angleton of
Duarte, with Assemblyman Harvey Johnson, State Disaster
of Azusa &
Office officials, and representatives of the Corps of
Duarte, with
Engineers and Water Resources,, at a no -host luncheon to
Assemblyman
be held at the Sportsman's Tavern in Duarte on Thursday,
Johnsonetc.at
November 13th, at 12:00 Noon,, to discuss the problem of
no -host lunch -
eon @Sportsman' s
dealing with natural disaster's. The City Administrator
Tavern on 11%13
said he knows that this invitation could be extended to
@Noon, to dis-
Council members.
cuss dealing with
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
natural disasters
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by any members of Council and Department Heads.
The City Administrator called attention to the recommen-
Azusa &
dation of the Local Agency Formation Commission that the
Glendora Cncls.
Councils of Azusa and Glendora meet to discuss the pro-
to meet to
posed Northerly Annexation District No. 27 to the City of
discuss No.
Glendora, and suggested they meet on Wednesday, November
Annex.#27 to'
12th, around Noon.
Glendora on
Sandorf of Encino, and the site of the development would
11/12
The procedure would be for each Council to meet within
its respective Council Chambers, convene, and then adjourn
to the Cornhusker Restaurant in Azusa. After luncheon,
each Council would reconvene at their respective'Council
Chambers to discuss this matter. Council members will be
sent reminders of this proposed meeting. No action by
Council.
The City Administrator informed Council that he had
Letter fr.
received a letter from Mr. Reno Kramer, Acting Director
HUD re: City
of Community Services Division of the Departmentof Housing
participation
and Urban Development (HUD), asking if the City approved
in Rent Supple -
the Rent Supplement Program. The sponsor of the proposed
ment Program
development for Rent Supplement in Azusa is Mr. A. E.
Sandorf of Encino, and the site of the development would
be on Cerritos Avenue. Enclosed with the letter was a
copy of the model resolution which would provide local
approval if the City chooses to approve participation in
the Rent Supplement Program. "The City Administrator indi-
cated that, prior to his contact with the representatives
from HUD, he had had no information that the Rent Supplement
Program was being processed in Azusa and that he still has
very scanty information about this program. The -Council
will be sent copies of the letter and @golosed
'members
literature. No action by Council.
Councilman Decker suggested that the City investigate the
P.C.to study
possibility of acquiring the triangular piece of property
& report re:
south of Sierra Madre Avenue at its intersection with
acquiring
Azusa Avenue, for a "green spot' or parklet.
triangel S.
of Sierra
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cooney
Madre Ave.
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to both the
for parklet
Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission
for study and report as to the desirability of acquiring
that site for a park or "green spot".
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Page 10
The City Clerk read 1n full a Resolution authorizing payment Res -#5645
of warrants by the City. Bills &
Reqs.
Councilman Cooney 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 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 5645.
Councilman Rubio suggested that initiative be taken by the Re: study of
Planning Commission and the City regarding the development Industrial
of industrial park planning. The Acting Planning Director Park planning
informed Council that the Planning Commission is,presently (P1an.Comm.to
in a study in preparation for an Industrial Park Ordinance. keep Council
The Mayor suggested that the Planning Commission advise advised of its
Council from time to time of its progress in this matter. progress)
Moved by Councilman Cooney, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn to
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to 11/12/69 at
Wednesday, November 12, 1969, at 12:00 Noon, in the Azusa Noon
Auditorium.
Time of adjournment: 9:09 p.m. Adjourn
y Clepk
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Next Ordinance # 98a
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