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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 5, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 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. W. C. Schnute of Concordia Invocation Lutheran Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Calvert, Solem Call Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator Foxworthy, Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Acting Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of 12/15/69 meeting and Special Meeting of Appvl. Min. 12/13/69 were approved as submitted. 12/15/69 & 12/13/69 Councilman Decker presented an award to Mrs. Helen Kugler Serv. Award, Utilities Commercial Clerk in the Light and Water Depart- Mrs. H. Kugler ment, for 5 years service with the City. Util. Coml. Clerk Mayor Pro Tempore Calvert presented an award to Serv. Award, Raymond Perry, Fire Engineer, for 10 years service with R. Perry, the City. Fire Engr. The service award for Joseph T. Molloy, Police Serv. Award Detective, for 5 years service with the City, will be Pol. Detect. presented at the 1/19/70 meeting, as Detective Molloy J.T. Molloy was unable to be present at this meeting. (cont. to 1/19) The service award for Gilbert Trujillo, Police Serv. Award, Lieutenant, for 15 years service with the City, will be Pol.Lt. G. presented at the 1/19/70 meeting, or picked up by Lt. Trujillo Trujillo, as he was unable to be present at this meeting. (cont. to 1/19/70) The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the pub- Pub. Hrg. on lic hearing on appeal from denial by Planning Commission appeal fr. den. of request to delete Condition "d" of Precise Plan of of Cond. "d" Design #P-457 (toprovide automatic sprinkler system for of Prec. Plan of both buildings) - (Non's Grocery Co. by Ainsworth & Design #P-457 McClellan, architects), the hearing was declared open by Von's Groc.) the Mayor. appeal withdrawr by applicant) The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub- lication of the Notice of Public Hearing, published on 12/17/69 in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic. The City Clerk also presented a communication from Ainsworth and McClellan, officially withdrawing said appeal and stating they will revise their plans to be submitted to the Planning Department. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The appeal having been withdrawn at the request of the applicant, it was: Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file the request for with- drawal of appeal. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 2 The Mayor introduced Charles E. Wiggins, United States Congressman for the 25th District, who addressed Council, informing them he is in the area between sessions of Congress; and that he and his local representative, Bill Lancaster, who was in the audience, are ready to assist with any City problems. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the Public Hearing with regard to the Weed Abatement Program, the hearing was declared open by the Mayor. No newspaper publication of a legal notice being required for this hear- ing, the City Clerk presented an affidavit, signed by the Director of Public Works, stating that as of December 26, 1969, all lots listed in Resolution No. 5562 were posted in the prescribed manner. There being no written communications received and no one in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter, it was: Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works be instructed to proceed with the Weed Abatement Program. The report re: availability of funds for a grant of $49,000 to the Azusa Library for necessary construction was again brought to Council, having been continued from the 10/6/69 meeting. 'A letter was received from the Library Board stating that there has been an increase in estimated construction costs for enlarement of the Library. The present estimation would be 91,000, p1lis $8,150 for architectural and engineering fees, which represents a 15% increase over the course of one year. The need for the remodelling and enlarging of the Library was again stressed very strongly. The City Clerk presented a review of City's cash flow from 9/30/69 and estimated through 3/31/70. It showed an estimated balance of cash on hand for 3/31/70 of $848,000. In the memo, he stressed the need for reserves to be not less than one million dollars by 6/30/70 to meet any salary and operatiunal increases in the new fiscal budget. Mr. Richard 0. Wilkinson, Chairman of the Library Board, addressed Council, stressing the increase of costs to date and urging the City to take action now to present further increases. Miss Theodora Johnson, City Librarian, addressed Council and explained that the increase of space would bring a reduction in staff ana an increase in the services of the Library to the community. Concern was expressed by Council as to where the City would find the necessary $100,000 to afford this capital program. It was expressed by Councilman Calvert that the City had the money in the reserves. It was then noted by the City Clerk that much of the monies in reserve were ear -marked and could not be used for general capital ex- penses. Congressman Wiggins intro. by Mayor Pub. Hrg. re: Weed Abatement Report re: avail. of funds for $49,00 loan to Lib. for necessary construction (cont. from 10/6/69 mtg.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 3 After discussion, it was: Movec by Councilman Calvert. seconded by Councilman Snyder that the request of the Library Board be granted. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Snyder, Calvert for Lve. to les allegedly accrued on 5/30/69, involving near -collision Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem 'with in Superior Court to be held on 1/15/70 (Case No. EAC 9932), 'NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen: None ant's attorney for Leave to Present Late Claim was denied Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to (Report re: continue the matter until 1/19/70, at which time the City Library loan Administrator and City Clerk return a comprehensive capital cont. to expenditure study. Motion carried by the following vote of 1/19/70 Council: meeting) AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Calvert ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was given of service of a Summons and Complaint Serv. S & C on City by attorney for Arlie Moultrie. This claim re: claim against the City for alleged personal damages by negligent of A. Moultrie action of a City employee was denied by Council at its 11/17/69 meeting and referred to City's insurance carrier and California Peace Officers' Association. As both in- surance carriers have been sent a copy of the Summons and Complaint, no action was taken by Council. Notice was also given of service on the City of a "Peti- Serv. of Pet. tion for Leave to Present a Late Claim" for personal injur- for Lve. to les allegedly accrued on 5/30/69, involving near -collision Pres. Late an identified Police vehicle, plus "Notice of Trial" Claim, & Not. 'with in Superior Court to be held on 1/15/70 (Case No. EAC 9932), Trial on 1/15/70 by the attorney for Irene H. Gayler. A request by claim- (I.H.Gayler) ant's attorney for Leave to Present Late Claim was denied by Council on 12/1/69. As a copy of the Summons and Com- plaint and pertinent data have been sent to the City's insurance carrier, no action was taken by Council. A Resolution was presented, requesting the County Assessor's Res. #5665, estimate of the City's assessed valuation for the fiscal req. estim. year 1970-71. of assessed val. of propty. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: within City A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY. Mover' 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, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5665. A communication was received from Edward F. Taylor, Commun. fr. Special Water Counsel, re: status of adjudication proceed- E.F.Taylor, ings, with a request to meet with Council at a convenient Spec. Water time. Counsel, re: status of The City Attorney suggested that an adjourned meeting of adjud. proc. Council be proposed, setting 6:30 p.m. on 1/19/70 as the (to meet w/ date and time to meet with Mr. Taylor, which was agreeable Council on to Council. The City Attorney.also said he would contact 1/19 at Mr. Taylor regarding the proposed meeting. No action 6:30 p.m.) taken by Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 4 A communication was received from the Board of Directors of San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District re: cost for proposed pipeline and suggestion for joint meeting for re- viewing future plans. Donald F. Clark, City representative and president of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, addressed Council, explaining that the request for a meeting is an attempt by the Board to keep the City advised as to what must be done in light of the failure of the election for annexation to MWD. He stated that, at the convenience of Council, the Board could arrange a joint meeting. The Council agreed that when the Board has the necessary in- formation, they would be willing to make the necessary arrangements for the joint meeting. No action taken by Council. Notice was given of a General Membership Meeting of the L. A. County Division of the League of California Cities, to be held on Thursday, 1/15/70, at the L. A. Turf Club, Santa Anita Racetrack, with reservations requested for those authorized to attend the dinner meeting at $5.75 each (deadline fox reservations is 1/12/70. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the attendance of Councilmen and Department Heads. The City Administrator reminded Council of the dinner for Supervisor Frank Bonelli, to be held at Stark's Restaurant on 1/14/70 at 6:30 p.m.; there will be no expenses involved for attendance at this dinner. Commun. fr. Bd.Dir. of SGVMWD re: cost of prop. pipeline & sug. for joint mtg. for review of future plans Genl.Mbrehip. Mtg., L.A.Div. LCC, 1/15/70, Santa Anita Race. w/reser. req, for those auth. to attend dinner mtg. at $5.75 ea. Dinner for Superv. Frank Bonelli on 1/14 The Mayor asked Councilman Decker if he would be will- Counc Decker ing to be appointed as Director to represent the City apptd. as City on the Board of Directors of the L. A. County Division Dir. of LCC of the League of California Cities, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Edward A. Cooney from the Council. Councilman Decker having agreed, it was Moved by Councilman Calvert, secondees by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that Councilman Decker be appointed as Director, with City Administrator Foxworthy to remain as Alternate Director of the League of California Cities, and that the necessary Resolution be prepared. The City Clerk reminded Council to consider any proposed measures for the 4/14/70 ballot (Municipal Election). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Attorney prepare a measure for the Municipal Election ballot which would allow the City Council to set compen- sation for the Personnel Board members by Ordinance. Consid. of Measures for Mun. Elec. ballot (C. Atty. to prep. meas. to allow P.B. mbrs. to rec. comp.) The City Clerk presented a request from Raymond W. Appvl. refund Larson, who has a retail bakery route, for refund of a to R.W. Larson business license purchased in error by the licensee. of bus. lic. He has decided not to do business in the City limits of fee purch. in Azusa. error by licensee Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the refund of the $30 business license fee, purchased in error by the licensee. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 5 The Council was requested to consider the appointment of a Golden Days Committe for 1970. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the City Administrator com- municate with Mr. Leo Nasser, Chairman of the Committee, 'and request that a Golden Days Committee meeting be held as soon as possible, in order for individuals to be ap- pointed to various chairmanships for the 1970 Celebration. The City Clerk presented a further statement from the City's auditors in the amount of $463 for special service for the month of November 1969. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment of $463 to the City's auditors. A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the use of a triangular piece of prop- erty bordered on the north by Sierra Madre Ave., on the east by Azusa Ave., and the west by Azusa -San Gabriel Canyon Road. The Commission recommended that Council accept the joint report of the Director of Public Works and the Acting Planning Director, which had been presented to the Commission on 12/18/69, and indicate that the Commission favors use of this property as a green -belt area; with a further recommendation that acquisition and development be accomplished with surplus City funds. The Acting Planning Director informed Council that the 'Planning Commission has not yet discussed this matter. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to continue this item to the 1/19/70 meeting. The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a recommenda- tion that the Azusa High Aztec Players provide the labor for refurbishing the City band shell, under the direction of the Director of Public Works, with the thought in mind that it would be usable for dramatic presentations by their group and also for use by other clubs in the com- munity. Dave Armstrong, 620 N. Cerritos Ave., president of the Azusa High Aztec Players, addressed Council, stating they are more than willing and completely able to do the work for the community, and they will furnish part, and the Park and Recreation Commission will furnish part, of the material. C.Admin, to contact Chair- man Nasser & req. a Golden Days Com. mtg. as soon as possible so people may be apptd. to chairmanships Auth. paymt. $463 to City's aud. for spec. serv. Comm. from P.& Rec. Comm. re: use of tri- angular piece of propty. @ Azusa & Sierra Madre Aves. (cont. to 1/19/70) P&Rec. recom. that Az.Hi. Aztec PlaSers provide labor for refurbish- ing City band shell, under dir. of Dir. P.W. (appvd. subj. to appvl. of City's ins. carriers) Tony Curiel, 157 S. Cerritos Ave., also appeared before Council on behalf of this request. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert 'and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation, sub - jet to the approval of the City's insurance carriers. Don Clark, 947 N. Pasadena Ave., addressed Council, ex- Gratitude to pressing appreciation to the Fire Department and other City personnel City Departments in their quick action fighting the fire in meeting wind - which broke out during the windstorm. The City Clerk storm crisis added his expression of gratitude to the Civil Defense volunteers who worked diligently during that period of time also. Council responded in commendation of the efforts of all personnel in meeting the crisis which the City faced. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 6 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C. Res. 829 No. 829, recommended an amendment to Sections 9208.10 (a)-1, recom. amend. 9208.10(a)-2, 9219 10(l), 9208.60(j), 9208.].0(b & c), to M.C. Secs. 9217.10 a , and 9210.10(b) of the Municipal Code, re: 9208.10(a)-1 minimum floor area requirements for all residential et al., re: uses in all zones; hearing before Council has been set min. floor area for 2/2/70 at 7:30 p.m. req. for resid. uses in all zones hrg. 2/2/70 An Ordinance was submitted for second reading and 2nd. rdg. Ord. adoption, amending Subsections (a) and (c) of Section re: reg. of 4100 of the Municipal Code, re: regulation of dogs. dogs (held over to 1/19/70) At the request of the City Administrator, second read- ing was held over before presentation for adoption, with further consideration to be submitted by the City Attorney. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #984 amending the Municipal Code by adding new Section 4132.1 amend. M.C. by re: certain duties of the Pound Master and Humane Officer adding new Sec. as to Right of Arrest. 4132.1 re: cer- tain duties of Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance Pound Master & entitled: Humane Off. as to Right of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Arrest AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE POUND MASTER AND HUMANE OFFICER. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call 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, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Ordinance 984 An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. x}985 amending Section 4263 of the Municipal Code, which reduces amend. Sec. the application length for dance permits from 14 days to 4263 of M.C. 5 days. re: Applic. for Dance Councilmen Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance Permits 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. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Ordinance 985 A Resolution was presented, granting a Variance, subject Res. #5666 grtg. to conditions, for the erection of an overheight roof overheight roof sign at 700 No. Azusa Ave. (Case Z-234 - Wells Fargo sign (Z-234, Bank). Wells Fargo Bk. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE (V-234 Wells Fargo Bank). Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder 'that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5666. The City Administrator presented the resignation of Jon E. Baumgardner as Police Reserve Officer, effective 12/20/69, and recommended acceptance. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommen- dation and accept the resignation. The City Administrator presented a request by the Police Chief for confirmation of the termination of Leonard L. Wolfe as Probationary Police Officer, effective 12/17/69, due to his not passing the physical examinations. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the termination. A request was received from the Police Chief for confirma- tion of the appointment of Robert B. Wingate as Police Reserve Officer, effective 1/6/70. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to approve confirmation of appointment. A recommendation was received from the City Administrator that Council request the Personnel Board to create the position of "Welder II"; also, to request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution to amend the Light and Water Department complement to provide for one Welder II, and to eliminate the position of one Welder's Helper; and if the Personnel Board acts favor- ably, to promote Stephen Rodgers to the new position at the Council meeting on 1/19/70. The memo from the City Administrator stated that when the position of Water Foreman was created, and in com- pliance with the wishes of Council, there was no addition to the complement of the Water Department, as Mr. Frank Pollock, Welder, was promoted to the new classification. This would be a working foreman type of classification, and the qualified person would be expected to perform the duties of his previous position, in addition to his foreman's responsibilities, in so far as needs required and time was available. Due to the extensive storm drain construction that has been taking place, the demands on the Water Department has necessitated the Welder's Helper to carry an ever increasing work load. The memo further stated that the former Welder having com- pleted his probationary period and acquired permanent status as Water Foreman, it is proper that a reclass- ification take place in the position held by Mr. Stephen Rodgers, Welder's Helper, reflecting the increased duties and responsibilities that he has now qualified himself to assume. Pa ge 7 Resig. J.E. Baumgardner, Pol. Res. Off. effective 12/20/69 Conf. resig. L.L. Wolfe as Prob. Pol. Off. effect. 12/17/69 Confirm. appt. R.B. Wingate as Pol. Res. Off. effect. 1/6/70 Pers. Bd. to hold promo. exam for welder AZUSA AUDITCRIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 8 After considerable discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the position of Welder be declared open and that the Personnel Board hold a prom- otional examination for the position of Welder. A recommendation was received from the Director of Pub- Auth. Change lie Works for approval of Change Orders in the amount Orders amtg. of $4,163.47, and authorization for payment (Hilltop to $4,163.47 ' Drive Project #482). re: Hilltop at Monterey, California, with authorization for reim- Dr. Proj. #482 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman 1/28-31,@ Mont. Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve with reimb. the recommendation and authorize the Change Orders acct. exp. not amounting to $4,163.47. ex. $200 A recommendation was received from the Director of Appvl. Plans Public Works that Council approve the plans and sppcif- & Specs. & ications for Project #464 (Construction of Tenth Street auth. bid call between Vernon and Todd Avenues), and authorization for (Prof. 464 - the City Clerk to advertise for bids. 10th. St. frm. Vernon to Todd This project is a result of a petition presented to Aves.) Council for an Assessment District, and Harold Johnson, Civil Engineer, was retained by the City to prepare the necessary plans and specifications; however, they re- flect the construction to be on a cash basis rather than the Assessment District for several reasons. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation to approve plans and specifications for Project #464 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. A request was received from the Director of Public Auth. attend. Works for permission to attend the Annual State Street Dir. P.W. @ and Highway Conference, to be held January 28-31, 1970, annual State at Monterey, California, with authorization for reim- St. & Hwy. Conf. bursement of accountable expenses not to exceed $200. 1/28-31,@ Mont. were unable to take during 1969. The severe windstorm with reimb. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman acct. exp. not Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve ex. $200 the request. A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator Auth. attend. that James V. Espinosa, Storekeeper -Buyer, be permitted J.V.Espinosa, to attend the annual Conference of California Association @Conf. of Cal. of Public Purchasing Officers, to be held Feb^nary 4-6, Assn. Pub. Purch. 1970, in Los Angeles, with authorization for reimburse- Officers, in L.A. ment of accountable expenses not to exceed $100. 2/4-6, with reimb acct. exp. not Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman ex. $100 Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. A request was received from the Director of Utilities L & W complem. 'that Council authorize an amendment to the personnel to be incr. by complement of the Light and Water Department to provide 1 Lineman (Atty. for one additional Lineman. to prepare Res.) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried.to grant the request and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution to increase the Light and Water complement by one Lirieman. A request was received from the Director of Utilities, Auth. cont. and recommended by the City Administrator, thattuo of unused vac. employees of the Light and Water Department be granted to 1970 for 2 a continuance of unused vacation time at 1970, and that employees, & two employees be granted pay in lieu of vacation they pay in lieu of were unable to take during 1969. The severe windstorm vac.in 1969 for 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 9 necessitated calling the following employees back to work: 2 employees, due to wind - Ted Stipe and Paul Perry each requested pay for storm emerg. 3 days of unused vacation ; Bill Hastings (requested carry-over of 2 days vacation) George Adams (requested carry-over of 1 days vacation) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the re- quest as recommended. The City Administrator recommended that Council authorize payment of annual dues to the League of California Cities for 1970, amounting to $1,255. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment. The City Administrator recommended approval, of a Second Amendment to the lease between the City and ITT-Gilfillan, Inc., which adds Horace S. Turell. a married man. Charles M. Blalack and Boni Blalack, hustand and wife, and Glen Bollinger, a married man, as lessees, as requested by ITT-Gilfillan, Inc. The form of the Second Amendment was approved by the City Attorney. Movedly Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to approve the Second Amendment and authorize addition of names to lease between City and ITT-G:ilfillan, Inc.; also authorize execution of Second Amendment. The City Administrator read a letter from Glenn R. Watson to the Mayor, in which Mr. Watson declared his intentions to grant to the City certain property for roadway purposes, which is included in the following three Resolutions: A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement for public alley -ses (25,ft. alley located west of San Gabriel Avenue between Sierra Madre Avenue and Northside Park - Johnson, Rodeffer and Watson). Councilman Decker 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and 'adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5667 A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- ment for public str-et purposes (30 ft, wide roadway easement for the ncrth half of Tenth Street between Vernon and Todd Avenues). Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Auth. payment LCC dues for 1970 amtg. to $1,255. Approve & auth, addl. names to lease bet. City & ITT-Gilfillan (as lessees) & auth. exec. Res. #5667 - Gr. of Ease. (public alley uses) - Johnson Rodeffer & Watson Res. #5668 - Gr. of Ease. for pub. st. purp. (Johnsor Rodeffer & Watson) AZUSA AUDITORIUM A RESOLUTION OF THE ING A CERTAIN GRANT THEREOF. AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 10 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPT - OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and 'adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5668 A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement for street and highway uses (south half of Sierra Madre Avenue from Sunset to Vernon Avenues; 100 ft. wide portion of Sierra Madre Avenue from Vernon Avenue to 700 feet west Councilman Decker 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: A request was received from the Recreation Director for waiver of bicycle licensing fees from January 17th to February 14, 1970, during the annual Bicycle Safety Month, ending with the Bicycle Safety Contest on February 14, 1970. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Council- man Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request. A memo was received from the Fire Chief, requesting con- firmation of the termination of probationary Fireman Richard Moreland, effective 1/3/70. Also, a further re- quest for authorization to hire the next man from the eligibility list, pending his successful passing of a physical examination. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to confirm the termin- ation of Fireman Moreland. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize the Fire Chief to hire the next man on the eligibility list, sub- ject to successful passage of his physical examination. Notice was given of the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company, to be held on 1/19/70 at 10:00 a.m., with request for appointment of a proxy for the City at this meeting. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that Mayor Solem be appointed proxy for the City for this meeting. Res .#5669 Gr . of Ease. for str. & hwy. uses (Johnson Rodeffer & Watson) Waiver of bicycle lic. fees, 1/17-2/14 (Safety Month) Term. Fir eman R. Moreland, effec. 1/3/70, and auth. to hire next man on elig. list, subj. to pass. phys. exam. Mayor apptd. proxy for stockholders mtg. of Azusa Ag^ic. Water Co. on 1/19/70 Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem 'AYES: NOES Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5669. A request was received from the Recreation Director for waiver of bicycle licensing fees from January 17th to February 14, 1970, during the annual Bicycle Safety Month, ending with the Bicycle Safety Contest on February 14, 1970. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Council- man Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request. A memo was received from the Fire Chief, requesting con- firmation of the termination of probationary Fireman Richard Moreland, effective 1/3/70. Also, a further re- quest for authorization to hire the next man from the eligibility list, pending his successful passing of a physical examination. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to confirm the termin- ation of Fireman Moreland. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize the Fire Chief to hire the next man on the eligibility list, sub- ject to successful passage of his physical examination. Notice was given of the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company, to be held on 1/19/70 at 10:00 a.m., with request for appointment of a proxy for the City at this meeting. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that Mayor Solem be appointed proxy for the City for this meeting. Res .#5669 Gr . of Ease. for str. & hwy. uses (Johnson Rodeffer & Watson) Waiver of bicycle lic. fees, 1/17-2/14 (Safety Month) Term. Fir eman R. Moreland, effec. 1/3/70, and auth. to hire next man on elig. list, subj. to pass. phys. exam. Mayor apptd. proxy for stockholders mtg. of Azusa Ag^ic. Water Co. on 1/19/70 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 11 The Mayor presented a letter he had received from Super- Ltr, from visor Frank G. Bonelli re: project for extension of Cer- Superv. Bonelli ritos Avenue from Sierra Madre Avenue to Fifth Street. re: Cerritos Ave. ext. proj. (C. The City Administrator was requested to return a report Adm. to re ort at the Council meeting of 1/19/70, involving the alter- on 1/19/70 nate routes of Cerritos Avenue with regard to the Azusa Square Shopping Center and the participation by the County. The Mayor appointed Councilman Snyder to the following Counc Snyder committees and as ex -officio member to the Planning Com- apptd. to Dept. mission, to fill the vacancies created by the resignation Committees & of Councilman Cooney: ex -off. mbr. to Plan. Comm. Police Department (as Chairman, with Councilman Rubio remaining as Alternate) Public Works Dept. (as Alternate to Chairman Rubio) Finance Dept. (as member) Planning Commission (as Alternate to Chairman Rubio) Councilman Rubio presented a communication from the Acting Offer from Planning Director regarding the Downtown Study Committee. Cal -Poly accepted to stdy. down - Acting Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed Council, town area & make eynress]nm the desire of Cal -Poly Department of Environ- report mental Design to use the Azusa Downtown as a laboratory study for their Planning Studies Class. Mr. Fitzsimmons explained that the students had done a similar project with Baldwin Park and their findings had been impressive. The report which would issue from such a study may not be as complete as the Federal Government would require, but may give a fresh approach and some new ideas for the redevelopment of the Downtown Area. This study would be at no cost to the City, with the possible exception of duplicating expenses for the publication of the report. He requested approval by Council for this study and cooperation by Council, Planning Commission, and the Down- town Study Committee, in the necessary preparation. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to accept the offer from Cal -Poly, requesting the cooperation of Departments and Commissions, and so notify them. A Resolution was submitted, commending Supervisor Res. #5670 Bonelli, to be presented to him at the dinner honoring commending him on 1/14/70. Supervisor Bonelli Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING MR. FRANK G. BONELLI, FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE AND INTEREST AS SUPERVISOR OF THE FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 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, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5670. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1970 Page 12 The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5671 - payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs. Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None, and numbered Resolution 5671. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 1970, at the Azusa Auditorium, at which time the Council will meet with Mr. Ed Taylor, Special Counsel, regarding water adjudication developments. Time of adjournment: 10:36 p.m. &X City Cle24) Next Res. #5672 Next Ord. #986 Adj. to 6:30 p.m. on 1/19/70