HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 15, 1969 - CC (4)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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. Burt W. McAlister of First Invocation
_ Assemble of God Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Roll
Solem Call
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works Sandwick,
Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Accounting
Director Cooney, Acting Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 1, Appvl. Min.
1969, were approved as submitted. Adj. Mtg.
12/1/69
The hour of 7:30 being the time set for the continued Cont. Pub.
Public Hearing from 12/1/69 meeting on an appeal from denial Hrg. on
of a Variance by Plannin Commission Resolution x/817 (Case appeal from
V-234 - Wells Fargo Bank, to permit the -construction of an denial of
overheight roof sign atop the Bank Building at 700 No. Var. (Case
Azusa Avenue, the Mayor declared the hearing open. V-234 Wells
Fargo Bank)
The Acting Planning Director made a
verbal report on the
(Appvd. Var.
memo submitted by the
Planning Commission,
which stated -i
with cond.
the Commission held a
public hearing
to study Section
recom. by
9230.70 (d) -2 of the
Municipal Code
re: roof signs. As
Plan. Comm.)
a result of this public hearing, the
Planning Commission
recommended that this
Section of the
Code be amended to
read as follows:
"roof signs are permitted and shall be supported by
no more than two supports with no visible braces and
shall be no higher than the maximum building height
limit. Such signs shall be either double faced or
the reverse side shall be finished . Light from such
signs shall not reflects on any residential area of
public right-of-way."
In light of the recommended change in the Municipal Code,
the Planning Commission recommended that Wells Fargo's request
for an overheight roof sign be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. Roof signs are permitted and shall be supported by no
more than two supports with no visible braces and shall
be no higher than the maximum building height limit.
2. Such signs shall be either double faced or the reverse
' side shall be finished.
3. Light from such Nigns shall not reflect on any residen-
tial area or public right-of-way.
Robert Upham, 939 Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, appeared
before Council and stated the decision of the Planning Com-
mission was acceptable.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Variance with
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969
conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office
of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on 12/11/69, for the construc-
tion of block wall at the Reservoir Site, Sierra Madre and
Dalton Avenues.
'Present at bid opening were City Administrator Foxworthy,
City Treasurer Watkins, Civil Engineering Associate San
Miguel, and City Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of
Notice Inviting Bids, published in the Azusa Herald on
11/30/69 and 12/7/69.
Two bids were submitted as follows:
Contractor Amount Bid
Joe N. Brown $4,375•
James A. Hultman 51650.
(Engineer's estimate was $4,100.
The Director of Public Works submitted a -memo, stating
that the proposal of Joe N. Brown was not on the proper
form; however, a cash deposit was submitted in the amount of
10% of the bid, and the proposal clearly indicated that it
would be completed according to the plans and specifications.
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that Council
waive the informality of the proposal and award the contract
to Joe N. Brown for the lump sum amount of $4,375•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works to waive the informality and
award the bid to Joe N. Brown, low bidder ($4,375.), and to
return the bid security to the unsuccessful bidder after the
contract has been signed.
The City Clerk presented appeals from 16 residents of
Sylvan Villa Mobile home Estates, 830 So. Azusa Avenue, re:
flooding conditions in front of entrance'to the Park.
Memos were received from the City Administrator and the
Sirector of Public Works, giving a history of this problem.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
in which the City Administrator concurred, that the Council
consider the proposition of the Division of Highways
to participate on a project for a proposed storm drain to be
constructed from the Big Dalton Wash northerly to Newburgh
Street and easterly to the intersection at Donna Beth,
which is the location from which the drainage emanates. It
was further recommended that the City Administrator and the
Director of Public Works review the project with the manager
of the Sylvan Villa Mobile Home Estates so that they are
aware of the amount of the project and -the extent of construc-
tion, as well as tentative schedules.
Moved by Councilman Calvert,seconded by Councilman Deck6r and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works, with City to participate to
the extent of $26,000.
Page 2
Bid Award
re: constr.
Block Wall
Reservoir
site, Sierra
Madre & Dalton
Aves. (Awarded
to Joe N. Brown
Appeals fr.
16 residents
of Sylvan
Villa Mobile
Home Estates,
830 S.Azusa,
re: flooding
conditions
(Approve recom.
of Dir. P.W. to
participate to
extent of 26,00(
for proposed
storm drain)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969
The Mayor asked that the State be contacted and request haste
in pPeparing plans. Also, the City Administrator and Director
of Public Works to meet with the residents of the Sylvan Villa
Mobile Home Estates.
The City Clerk presented a request from Russell Tillinghast,
Principal of Victor F. Hodge School, requesting construction
of a sidewalk along 11th Street adjacent to the property of
Mrs. Holden at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and
11th Street. A memo was submitted by the City Administrator,
with a copy of the report by the Director of Public Works
which reviewed the history involving this corner lot and
lack of sidewalk, in order to advise Council as to policies
and precedents previously set re: construction of sidewalks
throughout the City. In view of the policies and precedents
that have been set by the Council in the past, it was the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works that he and
the City Administrator be diFected to again contact Mrs.
Holden to see if she would reconsider the construction of a
sidewalk on 11th Street in front of her home.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and
unanimously carried that the Director of'Public Works contact
Mr. Tillinghast and try to make a contact'with Mrs. Holden.
Page 3
Req. by V.
F. Hodge
School for
sidewalks on
N.W. 11th &
Orange Aves.
The City Clerk presented a statement from the City's auditors,
Auth.payment
Swenson Clark & Company, dated November 30, 1969, in the
$725, to City
amount of $725. for special services, with a request for
Auditors for
authorization of payment.
spec. serv.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment of
$725. statement.
The City Clerk informed Council of the receipt from the State
Not. Intent to
Livision of Highways of a Notice of Intention to relinquish
relinq. R/W
Highway Right -of -Way along Foothill Blvd. and Alosta Ave.,
along Foothill
between San Gabriel Avenue and the east City limits. No
Blvd. & Alosta
action by Council.
Ave.
A resolution was presented, accepting a Quitclaim Deed Res. #5659
from the City of Glendora for 28 water services accept. Quit-
claim Deed for
28 water serv.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: (City of Glendo
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
I _
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, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5659.
A communication was received from San Gabriel Valley Req, from SGVMW
Municipal Water District, requesting the City to support to support Peri
the Peripheral Canal Project by writing a letter to heral Canal Pro
Governor Reagan. (Letter to Gov.
to be signed by
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio Mayor)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator write such
a letter to the Governor, to be signed by Mayor Solem.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation
Commission, requesting that Council review the proposed
plan for the development of Dalton Park on Barranca,
immediately south of the Foothill Freeway, with the sug-
gestion that the County consider, in their plan revision,
the addition of a block wall along the west boundary of
the park which is adjacent to residences.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator direct
a letter to Mr. James Cansler, Chief of Planning Division
of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation,
expressing Council's general acceptance of the plan as pro-
posed, but requesting that consideration be given to the con-
struction of a block wall along the line where the park will
abut private residences.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $684,262.81 as of November 30, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file the-Statbment.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommended approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for 23 employees, as follows:
Name Effective
Irene Gilbertson Asst. Dir.Civ.Def.- to Step 5 1/21/70
Robert Torrance Fire Chief 'to Step 4 1/1/70
Ronald Currington Fire Captainon Step 4
(Perm Status) 1/20/70
Philip Holmes Fire Engineer on Step 4
(Perm Status) 1/20/70
Jesse James Fire Engineer on Step 3
(Perm Status) 1/20/70
Virgil Lockhart Fire Engineer on Step 4
(Perm. Status) 1/20/70
Raymond Quesada Fire Engineer on Steop 4
(Perm. Status) 1/20/70
Frank Pollock Water Foreman on Step 4
(Perm. Status) 1/22/70
Dorothy Brown Secy -Steno to Step 3 1/1/70
Richard Allen Police Officer to Step 1/29/70
Shirley Castro Police Clerk to Step 1/24/70
James Cogswell Police Officer to Step -,4 1/1/70
Kendall Gradoville Police Officer to Step 3 1/2/70
Duane Hamrick Police Officer to Step 3 1/7/70
Byron Nelson Police Officer to Step 3 1/14/70
Jeffrey Templeman Police Officer 'to Step 3 1/1/70
William Darrah Sr. Maint. Man to Step 4 1/4/70
Jesus Enriquez Street Maint. Man to Step 2
i1/8/70
(
Carl Hauser Maint. Leadman to SteptStatus) 1/6/70
Albert Jablonski Sr. Maint. Man to Step 4 1/4/70
Don Sanborn Gen. Bldg. Maint.
Man I to Step 4 1/4/70
Henry�Torres Park Maint. Man to Step 2
1/22/70
Perm
John White Sr. Maint. Man (to Step
t4tus) 1/19/70
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Page 4
Req, by P&R
Comm. for re-
view of prop.
plan for devel
of Dalton Pk.
Barranca, So.
Frwy. with sug
of block wall
along west bdr
of park
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Recommended
Step Raises
for 23 emplcy.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 5
The Personnel Board submitted recommended specifications Appvl of
for the position of Associate Planning Director. This posi- specs. for
tion had previously been approved by Council, together with Associate
salary range 35, to be filled by promotional examination. Planning
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and Director
unanimously carried to approve the specifications.
informational communication was received from the Personnel
Pers. Bd.
'An
Board relating to reclassifiction and salary survey by an out-
commun. re:
side firm, thus eliminating the annual salary controversy and
reclassif. &
salary inequities; also, present problems would be solved in
salary survey
certain classes, and all positions would be made current and
by outside
consistent with other City Salaries, established criteria, and
firm (Info.)
policies. In the past, there was a definite policy established
whereby every three years a complete reclassification and
salary survey was conducted by a management consulting firm.
In 1965, in an effort to cut costs, an agreement was entered into
with Gold, Thompson and Company, Inc., whereby a continuous re-
classification and salary study was conducted over a one-year
pt.-iod with reports submitted regularly, for which service a
minimum retaining fee was charged; however, since that time, no
overall study has been made. The members of the Board unanimous-
ly instructed the Personnel Clerk to request proposals from con-
sulting agencies for a reclassification and salary survey.
Subsequently, a report and recommendations concerning the pro-
posals will be submitted to Council for approval. No action
taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission; by Resolution P.C. Res.824-
No. 824, denied a Variance request for 44 sq. ft. over the denying Var.
150 sq. ft. maximum sign area allowed in F -S zone, on property re: max, sign
at 106 So. Azusa Ave. Humble 011 Co. - Case V-236). No area (Humble
action taken by Council Oil Co. -
Case V-236)
Notice was also given tYat the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. 825,
Resolution No. 825, granted a Variance to permit a reduced rtg. Var.
rear yard of 20' 6" in an R -lc zone, on property at 432 So. R.D. Black -
Rosalinda Ave. (Rose Delle Black - Case V-237). No action Case V-237).
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 826, granted a Variance to permit the con-
struction of a 6 ft. high masonry wall within the required
front yard of an R -lb zone, on property at 200 E. Sierra
Madre Ave. (City of Azusa - Case V-238). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 827, granted a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the construction of a drive-thru photo processing
pickup station (Fotomat) in the Foothill Shopping Center
(Azusa Foot -Hill Citrus Co. - Case C-94). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 828, recommended an amendment to Sec-
tion 9230.70 (d) -2 of the Municipal Ccde re: height of
roof signs; hearing before Council will be set by the
City Clerk. No action taken by Council.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, recom-
mending that no action be taken in Los Angeles County Zone
Exception Case #9304- (1). According to the Regional
Planning Commission, this property is zoned RA 20,000
(west side of Ben Lomond Ave., approximately 100 feet
south of E. Milton Drive), and the request is to permit
P.C. Res. 826,
rtg. Var.
City of Azusa
Case V-238).
P.C. Res. x{827
grtg. CUP for
Fotomat (Az. -
Foot -Hill Cit.
Co. - Case C=9�
P.C. Res. #328
recom. amend.
Sec. 9230.70
2 of MC re: hg
of roof signs
(hrg. to be se
Plan. Comm.
recom. no actii
be taken on LA
Co. Zone Excep
Case #9304- (1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM
4 lots of 18,000
of Barranca Ave.
Council.
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 6
sq. ft. each, due to the recent widening
(Ben Lomond Ave.). No action taken by
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
1st intro.
rdg
amending Subsections (a) and
(c) of Section 4100 of the
Ord. amend.
Se
Municipal Code, to the effect
that a puppy under 4 months
4100 (a) &
(c)
of age is not regulated in any way, and that this change
of M.C. re:
re.
will regulate all dogs except
for licensing purposes.
ulation of
dog
Councilman Decker offered for
introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
Humane Officer
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
DOGS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
An Ordinance was presented
for
introductory first reading
1st intr. rdg.
amending the Municipal Code
by
the addition of a new
Ord. amend. Set
Section 4132.1, re: certain
duties
of the Pound Master and
4132.1 of MC.
Humane Officer as to Right
of
Arrest.
certain duties
Pound Master &
Humane Officer
to Right of
Arrest.
Councilman Calvert offered
for
introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES OF
THE POUND MASTER AND HUMANE OFFICER.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read-
ing, amending Section 4263 of the Municipal Code, which
reduces the application length for dance permits from 14
days to 5 days.
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR DANCE PERMITS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
A Resolution was presented, granting a Conditional Use
Permit to Sierra Screw Products, with conditions as
recommended by Planning Commission, Resolution No. 820,
except for the deletion of one condition dealing with
the control of the level of noise and vibration emanating
from any of the uses authorized under this Conditional
Use Permit.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANT-
ING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Sierra Screw Products - C-92).
1st. intro.
rdg. Ord. Amen(
Sec. 4263 of
M.C. re: App11=
cations for
Dance Permits.
Res. #5660,
grtg. CUP to
Sierra Screw
Prod. (Case
C -92 )
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 7
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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
OES: Councilmen: None
BSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5660.
A Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4693 Res. #5661
relating to Table of Organization, etc., of the Planning amend. comple.
Department by the addition of one Associate Planning by adding one
Director at Range 35. Assoc. Plann.
Dir. to Plan.
Dept.
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
YES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker,'Calvert, Solem
OES: Councilmen: None
BSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5661.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com- Monthly
missions were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Richard J. Resig. R.J.
McOmber as Pnlice Reserve Officer, effective 12/13/69, McOmber as
due to his appointment as a regular Police Officer. Pol.Res. Off.
effect.
12/13/69.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Reserve Resig. R.F.
Officer Robert F. Barnes, effective 12/8/69. Barnes as Pol.
Res. Off.,
effect. 12/8/69
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
he Police Chief submitted a communication, requesting con- Confirm, appts.
irmation of the appointment of the following three men Pol. Off.: R.
a Police Officers, probationary, at Step 1 of Range 25.5: McOmber, eff.
12/13/69
1. Richard J. McOmber, Effective 12/13/69. L. Wolfe, eff.
2. Leonard L. Wolfe, effective 12/14/69. 12/14/69
3. John W. Abbott, effective 12/15/69. J. Abbott, eff.
12/15/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the three appointments be
confirmed.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page -.8
A request was received from the Police Chief that
Auth. for Sgts.
Sergeants Robertson and Albert, and Police Officers
Robertson &
Russell, Herp, and Brewton, be authorized to attend an
Albert, and Pol.
Institute on Arrest, Search, Seizure and Confessions, co
Off. Russell,
to be held at L. A. State College on four consecutive
Herp, & Brewton
Saturdays (January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 1970), with reim-
to attend. Inst.
bursement of enrollment fee of $17 each upon satisfac-
on Arrest, etc.,
tory completion of the course.
at L.A. State
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
1/3,1/10,1/17 &
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to
1/24, with reimb.
approve and authorize payment of the Change Order
of $17 fee upon
A memo was received from the Director of Public
satis. comple. of
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
course.
Calvert and unanimously carried that the request be
Cerritos Ave.
granted.
(Project 479) -
A communication was received from the Director of
Appvl. total Chg.
Public Works, recommending approval of a total Change
Order ($5,632.25)
Order of $5,632.25 re: construction of Pump Line be-
for Proj. 467
tween WeIl No. 3 and Reservoir No. 1 - Project 467, to
(Constr. of pump
Robert U. Castongia, contractor. At the November 3,
Line bet. Well
1969, meeting, Council had approved a net Change
No. 3 and Reserv.
Order for this project, in the amount of $4,657.25.
#1)
which in effect was $975 short.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to
approve and authorize payment of the Change Order
A memo was received from the Director of Public
Re: traffic signs
Works, re: Traffic Signals in First Street and Cerritos
in 1st St. &
Avenue (Project #479), to extend the required date
Cerritos Ave.
completion to 12/3/69, and approve the construction;
(Project 479) -
�f
lso, to authorize execution and recording of Notice of
appve. ext. of
Completion.
comple. to 12/3/69;
also accept. proj.
& auth. exec. &
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
record. Not./Comple.
Calvert and unanimously carried to approve the ex-
tension as requested.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to accept the project
and authorize execution and recording of the Notice of
Completion.
A Resolution was presented to initiate proceedings for Res. #5662 Snit.
a weed abatement program, setting the hearing for 1/5/70 Weed Abate. Progr.,
at 7:30 P.M. setting hrg. for
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: 1/5/70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH
AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO
ITLE 4, DIVISION 31 PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3 (SEC -
ION 39560 TO 39587 INCLUSIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF
HE STATE OF CALIFORNIA).
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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:
D4
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 9
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5662
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- Res. #5663 - Gr.
ment for sanitary sewer purposes on a 6 -ft. parcel be- Ease. for sewer
tween Lots 128 & 129, and 123 & 124, between Virginia purp. from Azusa
Ann Drive and Edith Ann Drive within Tract No. 25309, Prop., a joint
referred to as the Hunsaker Tract, from Azusa Properties, venture (Swan
a joint venture (Swan Constructors, Inc., and M. B. Constructors, Inc.,
Johnson Development Co.) & M.B. Johnson
Develop. Co.)
Councilman Calvert 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 Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5663
A communication was received from the Director of Public Confirm. pro. appt.
Works, requesting confirmation of the promotional F. R. Halstead as
appointment of Frank R. Halstead as Maintenance Leadman, Maint. Leadman,
' probationary, at Step 1 of Range 17, effective 12/16/69. proba., effect.
12/16/69
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Appvl. plans &
Public Works for approval of plans and specifications, specs. constr.
and authorization for the City Clerk to advertise for water main
bids, for the construction of a water main between Well (Project 485)&
No. 3 (located in Northside Park) and Vernon Avenue bid call author -
(adjacent to Victor Hodge School) - Project #485. ized.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Dir. P.W. to pro -
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. vide map showing
progr. of projects
Councilman Rubio requested that a map be prepared
showing progress of continuing projects, which the Dir-
ector of Public Works agreed to provide.
A memo was submitted by the City Administrator regarding Bids on Constr.
bids received and opened in the office of the City Clerk Commun. Equip.
at 10:00 a.m. on 11/13/69, for the construction of Com- for new Pol. Fac.
munications Equipment for the new Police Facilities Bldg. (awarded to
Building, having been tabled from the 11/17/69 Council Control Dynamics
meeting. Div. of ESSCO for
low basic bid of
$31,868, excel.
Alternate Items
until Fed. Govt.
For the record, the following bids were received: approval reed.)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM
Bidder
Control Dynamics
Div. of ESSCO,
Pasadena, Ca.
Mobile Radio,
Inc., Santa Fe
Springs, Ca.
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
Basic
$31,868.00
59,821.89
Eagle-Picher Co. NO BID
Inglewood, Ca.
Alt. A
MONDAY, DECF MiER 15, 1969
Alt. B
$ 881.00 $5,814.00
1,191.08 1,191.08
Alt. C
$4,123.00
6,210.57
Ps ge 10
Alt. D
$6,800.00
7,204.97
Federal government regulations prohibit the City from entering
into a purchase agreement or contract for that portion of communica-
tions equipment for which the City is requesting matching funds
prior to federal government approval.
Although the City's application has been processed to Washing-
ton, in view of Congress not having as yet passed cetain appro-
priation measures, approval of the City's application has been
withheld. Because time is most important, Mr. Marion J. Varner,
Architect, has contacted the low bidder and he is agreeable to
entering into a contract excluding the following five items
that are involved in the federal approval, which will be included
in the ammended contract as soon as approval is obtained:
1. Police Department base station.
2. Base station for CLEMARS.
3. Fire Department base stations and radio equipment
located in the EOC.
4. Remote control for water and power radio located
in the EOC.
5. The installation of the antenna frame on the roof
for the "RACES" installation.
It was recommended that the Council accept the low bid as
submitted by Control Dynamics Div. of ESSCO under the terms
as agreeable�to them in the communication from Marion J.
Varner, Architect.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the low basic
bid of Conrol Dynamics Div. of ESSCO ($31,868), which excludes
the alternate items.
The City Administrator submitted a report, as directed by
Council, relative to the request for an additonal position
of Planning Assistant, Range 31, in the Planning Department.
According to the report, there is no such position presently
in existence in the classified position of the City. It
would, therefore, be incumbent upon the Personnel Board to
prepare the classification and specifications outlining the
education, experience, and duty requirements for acceptance
by Council. In order that the position could then be filled,
the Council must enact a Resolution amending the job com-
plement in the Planning Department to provide for the ad-
ditional position. At the same time, the Council should
enact a Resolution amending the Resolution adopting the bud-
get and approving appropriations for the current fiscal year.
By that action, the Planning Department budget would be in-
creased by $5,900 the amount estimated to pay the salary for
the requested new position, resulting in increasing the total
City Budget by the same amount, with no additional source
of revenue with which to meet the added expenses. In view
of this financial situation, the City Administrator stated
he felt obligated to reiterate his previous reluctance to
recommend to the Council an amendment to the Planning Depart-
ment budget for the additional position of Planning Assistant
at this time.
C.Adm. Report
re: req. addl.
position of
Planning Asst.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to
table this item to 3/2/70 meeting.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A report was submitted by the City Administrator re: employ- C. Adm. report
ing a real estate appraiser to prepare a complete, formal re: employing
appraisal of recommended Reservoir Site "A". While formal R.E. appraiser
written proposals have not been received, the following for proposed
two firms were contacted and they submitted the following Reservoir Site
prices, with formal proposals to follow: "A" (R.V. Speck
r00 accepted) of
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Stephen Whittlesey, 45 S. Euclid, Pasadena - $1100 plus
court time if required.
William H. Holabird, Pasadena - $1500 to $2000 plus court
time, if required, at rate of $200 per day.
Previously presented was the proposal as submitted by
Richard V. Speck of Glendora, in the amount of $800, with
no reference to court time which the City Administrator
presumes would be required as with the two other appraisers.
It was recommended by the City Administrator that Mr. Speck
be engaged for this service, in view of the fact that he
has done satisfactory work for the City in the past.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to employ Mr. Richard
V. Speck in the proposed amount of $800.
The City Administrator requested approval of two Change Appvl. two
Orders re: Police Facilities Building, as follows: Change )rders
re: Pol Fac.
fl$271.34 for air circulation holes. Bldg.
$710.35 for conduit for Communciations Equipment.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve both Change
Orders.
The City Administrator reported to Council, as an information Info, report by
item, that the Meter Readers in the Water Department had been C. Adm. re:
allowed to go home immediately after finishing the meter -read- Meter Readers
Ing for the day as a compensation for using their own vehicles
to transport them totheir reading areas. This was necessitated
by the lack of a City vehicle for this purpose. After discussion
with the Meter Readers, it was agreeable to them that the
present working hours be revised so that they may begin at
7:00 a.m. and terminate at 3:30 p.m., with a half-hour for
lunch. No action taken by Council.
The City Administrator requested authorization to attend C. Adm auth.
the meeting of the League of California Cities State Com- to attend LCC
mittee on Annexations, of which he is a member, to be held Com. of Annex.
at Sacramento on 1/9/70. mtg., Sacro.
1/9/70
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the atten-
dance as requested.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969
The City Administrator reminded the Council of a breakfast
at the Covina Bowl, at 8:00 a.m. on 12/16/69, with Assembly-
man Pete Schabarum.
The Mayor gave a brief report on the activity of this City
to date in relationship to the proposed annexation of
Glendora which would involve the area of the Canyon north
of that City. He reported for the benefit of the audience
present that the City Councils of Glendora and Azusa had
met earlier during the day and had considered a compromise
proposed by Glendora. This compromise would place the
greater amount of the Canyon, up to the fork of the River,
in a "No Man's Land" where any future development would be
controlled Jointly by the two cities and any other govern-
mental agency involved.
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Breakfast w/
Assemblyman
Schabarum on
12/16/69
Mayor's report
to date re:
Glendora's
proposed ar-
nexation
Glendora would agree to limit its present annexation and
future annexations to the southerly line of this "No Man's
Land". Azusa would then also agree to limit any future
annexations to the westerly and northerly boundaries of this
"No Man's Land". And both cities would reinstate the Citrus-
Barranca line, as agreed upon in the 1964 "gentlemen's agreement",
as the annexation boundaries between the two cities south
of the Glendora Mountain Ridge.
The Mayor asked for comments from the audience.
Mr. Donell Spencer, 521 W. 10th Street, addressed Council,
strongly backing them in what they are doing with relation
to this proposed annexation. He expressed his feelings that
he would not like to see the Canyon leave its historic
relationship to Azusa and that the Council should be con-
cerned with riparian water rights as a consideration in the
discussion.
Mrs. Camilla Williams, 1107 N. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed
Council and expressed her feelings that the Canyon should be
kept as related to Azusa, that Glendora has been relinquish-
ing portions of its original annexation attempt, and that
thn Canyon could and should remain neutral, that is, in the
County.
Councilman Decker presented the following considerations:
1. The original annexation proposal went to the west
side of the River in one area.
-2. The Glendora compromise reduced the proposal some
200 acres but would bind Azusa so that the City could not
annex into the Canyon.
3. Glendora has given no reason as to why they are
going over the Ridge into the Canyon.
4. The City of Glendora being in the Canyon makes no
difference to Glendora but it does to the citizens of Azusa.
5. The compromise proposal still crosses the River at
one point.
6. The compromise still attempts to hold to the Citrus
' line as stipulated in the 1964 "gentlemen's agreement" which
is invalid.
7. Both Glendora and the Local Agency Formation Com-
mission want the City of Azusa to agree to the compromise
and thereby take the decision out of their hands.
8. The argument that this proposed annexation will end
in Glendora taking the whole Canyon is not sufficient to
warrant agreement with the compromise.
Councilman Rubio stated he felt the same as Councilman Decker,
and that there is sufficient new evidence to warrant further
argument before the Local Agency Formation Commission.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 13
Councilman Calvert stated he felt strongly that Glendora does
not belong in the Canyon. But he felt the City had done all
it could to this point and the present balance of votes on
L.A. F. Commission appear to be weighted against Azusa. There-
fore, he felt the proposed compromise was good and, if it is
rejected by the City of Azusa, Glendora would undoubtedly be
,awarded the annexation. He pointed out that Glendora had
plainly stated in the joint meetings of the City Councils
that they were not interested in additional water rights
and were willing to put that into a Resolution.
Councilman Rubio proposed an additional change to the
southerly boundary line of the "No Man's Land" as proposed in
the Glendora compromise.
After considerable discussion, it was:
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that
the City of Azusa propose to the City of Glendora an amendment to
the compromise as follows: at a point of the intersection of the
northerly prolongation of Citrus Avenue with the mid -point of
Section 24 easterly to the southeast corner of the southwest
Quarter of the northwest Quarter of Section 24, thence northerly
to the north line of Section 24, thence easterly to the southwest
corner of the southeast Quarter of Section 13, and thence northerly
to the line described in the Glendora compromise. Motion was
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
keh
e City Administrator was then directed to prepare an amended
p and description to be conveyed first thing Tuesday morning,
cember 16, 1969, to the City Manager of Glendora for considera-
tion by the Glendora City Council that evening. It was suggested
that the City Council of Azusa might wish to hold an adjourned
meeting on Friday, December 19, 1969, to consider what action need
be taken as a result of the action taken by the City Council of
Glendora on the proposed amendment.
The Council discussed the possibility of a Golden Days
Celebration in 1970•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio'
and unanimously carried that the Golden Days Celebration
be held again in 1970 and that a Committee be appointed at the
1/5/70 Council meeting.
Golden Days
Celebration to
be held in 1970
& Com. be apptd
1/5/70 mtg.
The Mayor informed the Council that he had a list of approx- Re: filling
imately nine persons as possible candidates for the appoint- vacancy of
ment to the vacant position of Council Member. He suggested Council Member
that the Council meet in executive session to consider these (in Exec.
prospects. Session)
Council recessed at 9:41 p.m. to the City Clerk's Office
lor the purpose of an executive session to discuss the
he appointment of a City Officer, i.e., member of the
ity Council.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to order
at 10:23 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call that Mr. Robert R.
Snyder, 1131 Old Mill Road, be appointed to fill the
Recessed to
Exec. Session
Council re-
convened
Robt. R.
Snyder apptd.
Counc. for
term exp.4/14/7(
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1969 Page 14
unexpired term of Council Member vacated by Mr. Edward A.
Cooney.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5664
payment of warrants by the City. Bills &
Reqs.
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Resolution
,entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5664
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker Adj. to
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to 12/19 at
Friday, December 19,.1969, at 12:00 Noon, at the Azusa 12:00 Noon
Auditorium.
Time of adjournment: 10:31 p.m.
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