HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 19, 1970 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARYI9, 1970 6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular -session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Roll Call
Snyder, Calvert,,,Solem
Also Present: City Administrator Foxworthy, City
Attorney Terzian, Director of Utilities
Marron, City Clerk Klarr
Mr. Edward F. Taylor, Special Water Counsel for the Water problem
City, discussed the water problem and its litigation & litigation
faced by the City. Among the points which he covered discussed by
he noted that the immediate problem for the City stems Edward F.
from the failure of the people to approve the annexa- Taylor, Special
tion of the City to the Municipal Water District. Water Counsel
This has created the problem of providing supplemental for the City
water. The little district of four cities, of which
Azusa is a member, does not have water available for
replenishment of the basin. If the City agrees to the
stipulation which has been suggested by the large district,
as to.water pumpage allowed, it would Beverly cut back the
water Azusa can pump from the basin.
The City is being faced with a specific date in 1972, in
which it would have to cut back pumpage, if it cannot
replace the water. It would be extremely risky for the
City to make such a stipulation. A possibility is that
the Plaintiffs could be persuaded to set back the date
10 years. The risk here is that in 10 years the City
could be in the same boat, with increased production making
the problem even worse. The total water production at this
point, for the City, is 8,700 acre feet, and the stipulation
we are asked to affirm is a maximum of 4,600 acre feet,
almost 1/2 of present production levels. If the City does
not stipulate, it could force a rather lengthy court trial.
The City could hold off and wait to see if a majority
of the users would force the matter to adjudication, and
a rather lengthy court battle. In a court battle there
might be a possible relief for the City.
After further discussion Mr. Taylor declared that he felt
the Council does notwant to agree to the cut back by 1972;
and that it would like to go for a longer time, or an open
ended situation.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 7:31 p.m.
' City Clerk
Next Resolution #5672 1
Next Ordinance #986
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 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
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of First
Christian Church
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
Calvert, Solem
' Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director Public Works Sandwick, Director of
Utilities Marron, Police Chief Elkins, Accounting
Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of 12/1/69 meeting were approved, after the
correction on page 6, last line, delete "Abstain: Council-
man Cooney". Approved as corrected.
Councilman Decker presented an award to Mrs. Junice
Robberstad, Utilities Commercial Clerk in the Light and
Water Department, for 5 years service with the City.
Councilman Snyder presented an award to Police Sergeant
Detective Joseph T. Molloy, for 5 years service with the
City. (continued from 1/5/70 meeting).
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday,
January 15, 1970, for the purchase of five (5) vehicles.
Although bids were individually requested by first class
mail from twenty-one dealers, only two bids were received.
Present at bid opening were the City Administrator, Dir-
ector of Public Works, Director of Utilities, City Clerk.
'The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of
Notice Inviting Bids, published 12/28/69,
Herald.
Publication of
in the Azusa
Call to Order
(Invocation
Appvl. of
min. 12/1/69
after correc.
Serv. award,
Mrs. Junice
Robberstad
Util.Coml. Clk.
Serv. award
Pol.Sgt.Det.
J.T. Molloy
Bid award
5 vehicles
for L&W Dept.
Parks, Eng.
Purchasing
(2 to Intl.
Har. & 3 to
Russ Davis
Ford)
Two Bids were received as follows:
FIRM NAME Item 1 Item 2 Item,3 Item 4 Item 5
pick- Cab —3/7—t'. Ranchero Ranchero
up (P.W.) &chassis service pickup pickup
(service body tL&W) (Parks) (Purch.)
International $2,325.54 $2,544.79 2,738.52 $ -0- $ -0-
Harvester Co.
Industry, Cal.
Russ Davis Ford $2,516.08 $2,966.18 $2,588.og $2,377.62 $2,476.19
Covina, Cal.
The City Administrator submitted a memo with joint recom-
mendation to accept low bid of International Harvester Co.
for Items 1 and 2, and low bid of Russ Davis Ford for
Items 3, 4, and 5.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation
submitted.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bid awards re:
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 1970, const. of water
for the construction of a water line from Well No. 3 in North- main bet. Well
side Park along the north sidd of Victor Hodge School to an #3 & Vernon
easement which is the extension of Vernon Avenue. The City Ave.
Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice
Inviting Bids, published in the Azusa Herald on 12/28/69.
Six (6) bids were submitted, as follows: (Amick Const.
Co.)
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AZUSA AUDITIORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 2
Contractor
Ace Pipeline Company
Barron & Eckhart Eng. Contractors
Trade -West Constructors, Inc.
Vido Samarzich Co.
Robert G. Castongia, Inc.
Amick Construction Company
Engineer's Estimate - $15,500.00
Total Amount Bid
$19,880.00
18,312.00
15,826.56
15,617.80
21,498.00
14,728.00
The Director of Public Works submitted a memo, stating that
it is the recommendathn of the Director of Utilities that
the low bid of Amick Construction Co., be accepted and that
an award of contract be made to that firm.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Utilities to accept the low
bid of Amick Construction Co. ($14,728.00), and to return
the bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after the
contract has been signed.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the hearing
on recommended amendment to Section 9230.70 (d) -2 of the
Municipal Code re: Height of Roof signs (Planning Commission
Resolution No. 828.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub-
lication of Planning Commission Resolution #828, which set
the hearing date as January 7, 1970, in the Azusa Herald,
& Pomotropic.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission stating;
in the discussion at the Planning Commission hearing, lead-
ing up to the adoption of Resolution #828, none of the
members of the Commission could recall the reason for the
maximum allowable roof top sign height being 10' less
than the maximum allowable free-standing sign height.
After hearing testimony presented by members of the
Chamber of Commerce and discussion among themselves, the
Commission decided that the two things most objection-
able about roof signs were as follows:
1. If signs are single -faced, the back side is usual 4run-
finished and unsightly.
2. Since most roof top signs are constructed to be visible
Pt great distances, they are often constructed on a
tressel type frame -work, or at least with braces which
are unattractive.
In light of the above facts, and testimony presented by
members of the Chamber of Commerce, it was felt that roof
signs should continue to be permitted in the.0-3 zone
and that the maximum height above ground level should be
the same as for free-standing signs, when properly con-
structed and finished.
'Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve and direct
City Attorney to prepare Ordinance.
Pub. Hrg.
on Amend Sec.
9230.70 (d)-2
Mun. Code re:
height of
roof signs
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 3
The report regarding
availability of funds for the grant
Report re:
of $64,000 to the Azusa
Library for necessary construction
avail.funds
was again brought to
Council, having been continued from
for grant to
the 1/5/70 meeting.
Az. Lib.for
necessary con -
Memos were submitted
from the Accounting Director, show-
struction (cont.
ing that the available
funds as of 12/31/69 were approx-
from 1/5/70
imately $155,000. It
was also noted that the Capital
meeting)
Improvement Fund was
overdrawn approximately $30,000.
further noted that
the Library should maintain approx-
'He
imately $20,000 in the
Library Fund at the end of the
fiscal year, in order
to meet liabilities occurring the
first quarter of the
new fiscal year.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem to
postpone this matter until the Council meets to discuss
the new budget. Motion failed by the following vote of
Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Solem
NOES: Couniclmen: Rubio, Snyder, Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
to transfer $24,000 from the General Fund to the Library
Fund for capital construction purposes. Motion carried
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'It was noted that this amount, plus the $36,000 present-
ly encumbered in the Library Fund, would make a total of
$60,000 available for the Library expansion.
Moved by Councilman Calvert to transfer from the General
Fund to the Library Fund an additional $25,000 for capital
construction purposes. Motion died for lack of a second.
It was noted thatrthe amount of $60,000 would notallow
the construction as planned.
Moved by Councilman Decker to rescind the motion grant-
ing the $24,000. Motion died for lack of a second.
It was noted that the money available would allow the
Library to make a partial expansion at this time, and that
request for additional funds should be made at budget time.
A recommendation was received from the Park and Recrea- Recom. frm.
tion Commission regarding use of triangular piece of prop- Parks&Rec.
erty at Azusa and Sierra Madre Avenues. The Planning Com. re: use
Commission studied the possible development of the of prop. at
triangular parcel at Azusa and Sierra Madre Avenues, as Az.& Sierra
_ a green spot. After some discussion as to what the use Madre Avenues
'of this parcel should be, it was decided to recommend
that this parcel of land be purchased for such municipal
use as the City deems proper.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
A request was received from the Accounting Director for Request frm.
authorization to attend two courses at Woodbury College, Acct.Dir. for
Spring quarter, with reimbursement of tuition of $125 reim. of tuit.
per course upon successful completion of courses of $125 per
(funds available in budget). course, after
success. compl.
of courses
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried to request that the Personnel Board
establish a recommendation for policy with reference to
what typeof classes and extent of cost which Council should
reimburse City employees who attend courses and schooling,
which could be developed into a Personnel regulation.
The Mayor submitted a request from L.A. County Board of Conf. of appt.
Supervisors re: appointment of two persons, Miss Nancy by Mayor of 2
Talley, and Mr. Richard Nolting, to represent City at persons to re -
Commission on Youth Dinner Conference, 2/5/70, with present Cty. at
authorization for total expenses of $6.50. Comm.on Youth
Dinner 2/5/70
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify appointments
of Miss Nancy Talley and Rinhard Nolting as representatives
of City at Conference, with authorizE,tion of $6.50 expenses.
The City Clerk submitted a recommendation for $75 deposit Recom. of
for filing of Statement of Qualifications by candidates $75 deposit
for Council Member. for filing
Statement of
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Qualifications
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. by Candidates
The City Clerk submitted Resolution No. 5672 requesting Res. #5672
Board of Supervisors to permit Registrar of Voters to re:conduct of
render Special Services to City regarding conduct of Mun.Elec. to
General Municipal Election to be held on 4/14/70. be held4/14/70
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF "HE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SFRVICES TO THE CITY OF AZUSA,RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1970.
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. Reslution 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 #5672
A Resolution was presented designating and establishing Res. #5673
Taxation District for the fiscal year 1970-71. re: Taxation
Dist. for
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: fiscal year
1970-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING TAXATION DISTRICT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1970-71.
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 5673
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 5
A Resolution was presented regarding withdrawals of Res. 5674
annexed property from Consolidated Fire Protection re: with -
District (for 1969). drawals_,of
annexed prop.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESCRIBING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM
SAID DISTRICT.
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 5674
A Resolution was presented appointing Councilman Decker Res. 5675
as Director, and City Administrator Foxworthy as appt. Counc
Alternate Director, of L.A. County Division of League of Decker & Cty.
California Cities. Adm.Foxworthy
to L.A.C.Div.
Councilmen Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: of A.A.C.C.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN WILLARD R. DECKER AS
DIRECTOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR PAUL D. FOXWORTHY AS
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION
OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert,.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 5675
The City Clerk presented a request from the Azusa Jr. All Req. frm. Az.
American Football, for waiver of Dance Permit fee ($10) Jr. All Am.
for fund-raising event at the V.F.W. Hall, date of dance Football for
2/13/70. waiver of
dance permit
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio fee
and unanimously carried to grant request to waive the
$10 dance permit fee.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
for a new application for On -Sale Beer -Food License for new
by Paula Garcia, for premises 1403 No. San Gabriel application
Canyon Rd. (formerly Triangle Cafe). On -Sale Beer -
Food License
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to file.
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A request was made by Mrs. Pauline Asmus for permission
to solicit funds in the City for a new tree in front of
City Hall.
Mrs. Asmus appeared before Council and gave the names
of the members of the Citizens Committee, as follows:
Beulah Smith, Robert K. Sandwick, June Hartwell, James
Arkison, and Sally Fillenger. She explained that the
purpose of the Committee would be to solicit funds for
the purchase and replacement of the community Christmas
tree which was blown over during the recent windstorm.
The money collected would be given to the City for that
purpose. The City would select the tree and have it
planted.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request and
waive any fees the City may require.
The following claims were presented:
Claim of Irene H. Gayler, by Marjorie R. Creim,
her attorney, for personal injuries allegedly
accrued on 5/30/69 involving near -collision with
a Police vehicle, at intersection of Citrus and
Arrow Highway (see our letter of 1/2/70 re:Petition
for leave to present a Late Claim, plus Notice of
Trial on 1/15/70 - Case No. EAC -9932)•
Claim of Mr. Conlee, December 1, 1969, re: broken
neutral wire in the overhead lines. Requests
payment of $25.50 from the City of Azusa.
Claim #39746 Southern Counties Gas Co. re:
damages done to one of their services. 11/10/69,
payment of $74.23 from the City of Azusa.
Claim of Donald C. Kratz, owner manager of
Colonial Motel, 534 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa.
re: windstorm damage done to his property, from
oak tree on City parkway falling on signs.
December 28, 1969. Requests payment of $286.00
from the City of Azusa.
Claim of Daniel L. Barnes for alleged damage
to his car from collision with Police vehicle
on 12/30/69 at the In -N -Out Burgers, 324 S. Azusa
Avenue. Requests payment of $277.50 from the
City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to deny all five claims and refer them
to City's Insurance Carrier.
A request was submitted by the City Clerk for a,xthorization
to employ temporary help in the Accounting Department for
160 hours (funds available in budget). The City Clerk
stated that he had contacted Mrs. Evelyn Davey to fill
this temporary position and submitted her name for
approval.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to approve the request
and to confirm the limited term appointment of Mrs.
Evelyn Davey, effective 1/22/70.
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Req, of Mrs.
P.Asmus for
perm. to
solicit funds
in Cty. for
new tree in
frnt.of Cty.
Hall
Claims
I. H. Gayler
Conlee
So.Counties
Gas Co.
D. Kra*7
D.L. Barnes
Auth. to
employ temp.
help in Act.
Dept. Mrs.E.
Davey, effect.
1/22/70
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 7
A communication was received from Patricia Hughes,
secretary of Azusa Business and Professional Women's
Club, requesting that Council grant the use of the old
Light & Water Department offices by the Azusa Historical
Society for a museum. Council noted that plans had
been under way to utilize this space for the Planning
and Public Works Departments. It was suggested that
arrangements may be made either in the requested location
or in some other location, possibly the Public Works .
building, when the two departments vacate those premises.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Director of Public Works for study and report back to
Council on 2/16/70.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $924,767.22, as of December 31, 1969.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for eighteen (18) employees, as follows:
Name
David Allor
Robert Billingsley
Lawrence Booze
Rosanne Burian
Robert Elliott
Myron Emerson
Jerry Ford
Guadalupe Garcia
Hugh Gerharz
Jack Hunter
John Littlefield
Hal Marron
Robert P-tter
James Redfern
Daniel Ryan
Clarence Schad
Tommy Talbott
Ronald Wagner
Rea. by Az.
His. Soc.
for space
for museum
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Step Raises
and/or Perm.
Status
Effective
Fireman
Step
2(perm.stat.)2/3/70
Fire Engineer
Step
5
2/4/70
Fire Captain
Step
4
2/4/70
Steno -Clerk
Step
5
2/8/70
Fireman
Step
5
2/22/70
Sr. Maint. Man
Step
4
2/8/70
Pk. Maint. Man
Step
2(perm
stat 2/25/70
Fireman
Step
2(perm
stat. 2/3/70
Elec. Util.Supt.Step
5
2/5/70
Fireman
Step
5
1/2/70
Battalion Chief
Step
5
2/4/70
Dir. of Util.
Step
5
2/5/70
Fireman
Step
2(perm
stat.)2/3/70
Battalion Chief
Step
5
2/4/70
Water Maint.Man
Step
2(perm
stat.)2/5/70
Battalion Chief
Step
5
2/4/70
Fire Captain
Step
5
2/8/70
Police Officer
Step
3
2/17/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously.carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Res- P.C.Res.#830
olution No. 830, granted a Variance to permit a total of rntd. Var.
3721 sq/ ft. of sign space consisting of two signs - one Case V-239,
on the front of the building and one on the side - on Vons Grocery)
proerty at 150 West 9th St. (Case V-239 - Vons Grocery
Co.�. No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by P.C. Res. #831
Resolution No. 831, amending Planning Commission Res- recom. amend.
olution No. 829 which recommends an amendment to the M.C. relating
Municipal Code regarding minimum floor area requirements to min. floor
for all residential uses in all zones (Amendment: that area for res -
recommended minimum foor areas apply only to houses built idential uses
after date of adoption of new Ordinance). Hearing will
be set on 2/2/70.
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A request was received from the Park and Recreation Com- Auth. for
mission for authorization for attendance by five (5) 5 Comm. mbrs.
Commission members, Director of Public Works, Park Super- to attend
intendent, Recreation Director, and Recreation Activities Conference @
Supervisor, at California and Pacific Southwest Recreation Anaheim,
and Park Conference, at Anaheim, California, 2/28 - 3/4, 2/28-3/4
with reimbursement of accountable expenses not to exceed
200 for Recreation Department and $200 for Parks Department.
total of $400 - budgeted).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant request.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending 2nd. rdg.
subsections (a) and (c) of Section 4100 of the Municipal Ord. Amend.
Code re arding regulation of dogs (held over from 1/5/70 M.C. re:
meeting . regulation
of dogs
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to hold.
The City Attorney submitted the working for the Municipal Measure
Election ballot measure, which would amend the initiative for Mun.Elec.
Civil Service Ordinance, as shown by Section 2503 of the ballot, pro -
Municipal Code, to read: viding comp.
for Pers.Bd.
"Shall the Ordinance designated No. 986, sub-
mitted by the City Council for adoption by the
people, amending Section 2 of the Civil Service
Ordinance, now codified as Section 2503 of the
Azusa Municipal Code, to provide for compensation
of members of the Personnel Board as the City
Council may determine, be adopted?"
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to place measure on ballot.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com- Monthly
missions were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
The Chief of Police submitted a communication, request- Confirm.
ing confirmation of the appointment of the following appts. Pol.
three men as Police Officers, probationary, at Step 1 Officers
of Range 25.5, effective 1/26/70: effective
1/20/70
1. Ronald G. Compton R.G. Compton
2. Alphonso F. Duran A.F.Duran
3. Patrick C. Girton P. C. Girton
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the three appointments be
confirmed.
The Director of Public Works submitted a communciation, Conf. of
requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael appt. of
Wells as Assistant City Engineer, at Step 4 of Range Michael
39.5, effective 1/26/70. Wells as
Asst. Cty.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Engineer
Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm appointment,
subject to passing physical examination.
The Director of Public Works submitted a communication, Conf. of
requesting confirmation of the promotional appointment appt. of A.
of Alwayne Fullerton, Maintenance Man, to Senior Main- Fullerton frm.
tenance Man (probationary) at Step 2 of Range 14, effect- Maint. Man
ive 1/20/70. to Sr. Maint.
Man effective
1/20/70
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 9
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm promotional appointment.
A Resolution
was presented accepting a Grant of
Easement
Res. #5676
for 4' storm
drain at northeasterly portion of
Lot 46,
acept. grnt.
Tract 25309,
in residential suodiv_L6ion adjacent
to Golf
of Ease. for
Course, from
Azusa Properties, a joint venture
(Swan Con-
storm drain
structors, Inc., and M. B. Johnson Development
Co.)
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 Counc'l^nn 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 #5676
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- Res. #5677
ment for Parcel #1 - for 30' roadway, south side of 10th accpt. grnt.
St. from Todd Ave. to present west end of 10th St. of Ease. for
Parcel #2 for 25' property line return at south east roadway pur-
corner Todd Ave. and 10th St. (Mobil Oil Corp.). poses
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TT'E CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adpted. 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 #5677
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
that the Planning Commission and Council approve the
location of right of way for permanent debris basin to
be constructed in Beatty Canyon by County Flood Control
District.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation that
Council and Planning Commission approve location.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works that Council adopt a Resolution accepting a Quit-
claim Deed from Mary M. Quintana to a portion of 9th St.,
and to proceed with necessary action to vacate 9th St.
between Angeleno and Orange Avenues.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Recom. for
appvl. location
right-of-way
perm. debris
basin in
Beatty Cnyn.
Res. #5678
accept. Quit-
claim Deed frm.
M. Quintana to
portion of 9th
St.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 10
Mw ed by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council.
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
who
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Resolution 5678
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Auth.proceed
unanimously carried to authorize proceedings re: vacation of vac. refer
9th St. between Angeleno & Orange Aves., and refer to Planning P.C.
Commission.
Council considered a petition asking for the adoption of
an Ordinance to provide for cable television to the res-
idents of Azusa, containing 40 signatures. The City
Administrator submitted copies of the memo which had been
presented to Council on March 18, 1969, when a similar
matter was under consideration. This memo recommended that,
at that time, Council should take no action with regard
to granting Cable TV franchises until it was obvious
that the people of the City desired this type of service.
It did recommend that an Ordinance be adopted which
would allow the City to establish franchises. However,
no such Ordinance was adopted.
The Director of Utilities suggested the possibility of a
municipal cable utility, using the City's poles and
utility rights-of-way. He stated that, whether done by
the City oP by franchise, the matter should be studied.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer to City Administrator,
Director of Public Works, Director of Utilities for
'study and report back.
The City Administrator submitted a request from Raymond
J. Millard,Jr., Lineman, for reimbursement of $26.80
expended in replacing his sunglasses that were broken at
work.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Mayor Solem to
approve the request. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be re-
quested to make a study and recommendation regarding
a policy for dealing with reimbursement of damages to
worker's personal property during working activities;
what type of property to be reimbursed, how much, and how
and when damage occurs which would make Council liable;
this could be developed into a Personnel regulation.
Petition re:
adoption of
Ord. prov. for
cable TV to res-
idents (rfrd. to
C.Adm., & Dir.
Pub.Wks. & Dir.
Util. for stdy.
Appv. req.
of R.J.Millard
Lineman, for
reimb. $26.80
for broken
sunglasses
the doctor conditionally to return to work, but the
conditions will not allow him to perform the duties of
his job. The doctor's release does not give any in-
dication as to when the conditions will be removed, if
ever. There is no other vacant position available in
the Light & Water Department of comparable salary which
Mr. Kohout could fill. The alternatives to this sit-
uation might be to:
City Administrator submitted a
memo concerning the
Memo concerning
'The
position of Lineman currently held
by Mr. Ed Kohout
position of
who
is unable to perform the duties
of the position,
Lineman, held
due
to an injury. He explained to
Council that the prob-
by E.Kohout
lem
is basically that Mr. Kohout has
been released by
the doctor conditionally to return to work, but the
conditions will not allow him to perform the duties of
his job. The doctor's release does not give any in-
dication as to when the conditions will be removed, if
ever. There is no other vacant position available in
the Light & Water Department of comparable salary which
Mr. Kohout could fill. The alternatives to this sit-
uation might be to:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970
a) declare the position of Lineman vacant:
b) establish a position in the Light Dept. complement
which would meet Mr. Kohout's conditions:
c) possibly locate him in another City job in another
department e.g., Public Works.
Mr. Marvin R. Christensen, 1018 Old Mill Road, appeared
before Council and stated that this is a matter which
the Personnel Board should be studying and should have
been originally presented to the Personnel Board instead
of the Council. He outlined the sequence of appealing
personnel matters from Department Head through to Council;
and requested that this proper sequence be followed.
The Director of Utilities stated he wished that the
Council would make a policy decision solely on the matter,
i.e., must a Department Head accept an employee back into
his iob if he has only been conditionally released by
his doctor and the condition will not permit him to ful-
fill that job.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to not permit the employee, Ed
Kohout, to work until he is capable of performing his
duties as Lineman.
The Director of Utilities explained that an appointment
had been made with the City's doctor to examine Mr. Kohout,
and to return an opinion upon Mr. Kohout's conditions for
release.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert
'and unanimously carried that when the City's doctor re-
turns his opinion the Personnel Board be requested to
study the doctor's report and the possibilities of Mr.
Kohout being situated in another City position which would
comply with his doctor's release; or any other possible
alternatives to this matter.
Page 11
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation that Recom. Water
the Water Department be authorized and directed to pro- Dept. be auth.
ceed with approximately 300 ft. of water main extension to proceed
to serve Monrovia Nursery (construction along Sierra with constr.of
Madre Ave.); estimated cost $2,000. water main(Mon-
rovia Nursery)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation.
A recommendation was submitted by City Administrator
Recom Fire
to authorize expenditures, by the Fire Department, not
Dept. be auth.
to exceed $3,000 in order to comply with Safety Order
for expend.
from the Division of Industrial Safety, State of Cal-
not to exceed
ifornia (funds not in current budget).
$3,000 to com-
ply with
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Safety Order
_
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation.
A communication was received from Charles J. Conrad,
Req. by Amer.
Chairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Com-
Revol.Bicen.
mission of California, requesting the City to provide
Comm. for
his office with information as to how the City may
info. re:Cty's
observe the occasion of the anniversary of the Am-
observance of
erican Revolution.
Anniv. of Am.
Revolution
The Mayor requested that copies of the communciation
be sent to the Azusa Historical Society, Chamber of
Commerce, and the Sister City Committee, with any
suggestions to be communicated to the City Administrator
or Mayor,
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 12
The City Administrator presented four proposals from Cty.Adm. psntd.
American Bronze Crafts, Inc., for the memorial plaque 4 proposals
which will be placed, in memory of the late Mayor Louis for memorial
G. Memmesheimer, on the new Police Facility Building. plaque on Pol.
Facil. Bldg.
After discussion, the consensus of Council selected the
format which placed the name of "Louis G. Memmesheimer"
on one line, with the directions to include the middle
initial (which was not included in the suggested format)
and make it fit the space provided.
The Mayor requested an Executive Session for Personnel Executive
matters, to be held at the end of the meeting. Session Req.
Councilman Rubio gave a report on the Downtown Study Report by C.
Committee meeting re: various methods for upgrading Rubio re:
the downtown area, including three recommendations, as Downtown Stdy.
follows: Com. with
action direct -
1. Recommend to the City Council that business licenses ing inspection
not be issued for new uses or occupancies, in any of sub -stand -
building or portion of building within the desig- and bldgs. &
nated redevelopment area, unless the area to be "red tagging"
inspected by the Building Inspector and said build- of utilities
ing found to comply with City ordinances. in same
2. That when non -conforming buildings become complete-
ly vacant, the Azusa Municipal Code, pertaining to
substandard structures, be enforced.
3. Above recommendations be enforced in such a manner
so as not to hamper or close any existing business.
It was noted by the City Clerk that the issuance of a
business license is not dependent upon the structural con-
dition of the proposed business site. The Building In-
spector and the Fire Department can prohibit a business
from occupying a given location, but the owner may ottain
a business license.
The City Attorney noted that the proper realm of enforce-
ment lies with the Building Inspector and not with the
granting of a business license.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the Building Inspector be
requested to inspect all presently vacant buildings in
the downtown area to ascertain whether a substandai•u con-
dition exists; where such condition exists, the utilities
be red -tagged to prevent service being connected, and the
owners of the structures be notified of all existing
deficiencies; and, further, that a continuing program of
the same nature be maintained in other structures as they
become vacant.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res. 5679
ment of warrants by the City. Bills &
Reqs.
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:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 13
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Courcilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5679
Council recessed at 10:33 p.m. to the City Clerk's Office
for Executive Session regarding personnel matter.
Council reconvened and Mayor called meeting to order at
11:24 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of adjournment: 11:25 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution 5680
Next Ordinance 987
L
Recessed for
Ex. Session
Reconvened
Adjourn