HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 19, 1970 - CC (4)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 Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of First Invocation
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 Appvl, of
correction on page 6, last line, delete "Abstain: Council- min. 12/1/69
man Cooney". Approved as corrected, after correc.
Councilman Decker presented an award to Mrs. Junice Serv. award,
Robberstad, Utilities Commercial Clerk in the Light and Mrs. Junice
Water Department, for 5 years service with the City. Robberstad
Util.Coml. Clk.
Councilman Snyder presented an award to Police Sergeant Serv. award
Detective Joseph T. Molloy, for 5 years service with the Pol.Sgt.Det.
City. (continued from 1/5/70 meeting). J.T. Molloy
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bid award
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, 5 vehicles
January 15, 1970, for the purchase of five (5) vehicles. for L&W Dept.
Although bids were individually requested by first class Parks, Eng.
mail from twenty-one dealers, only two bids were received. Purchasing
Present at bid opening were the City Administrator, Dir- (2 to Intl.
ector of Public Works, Director of Utilities, City Clerk. Har. & 3 to
Russ Davis
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Ford)
Notice Inviting Bids, published 12/28/69, in the Azusa
Herald.
Two Bids were received as follows:
FIRM NAME Item 1 Item 2 Item -3 Item 4 Item 5
pick- Cab —3/4—t. Ranchero Ranchero
up (P.W.) &chassis service pickup pickup
service body truck (Parks) (Purch.)
((L&W) L&W)
International $2,325.54 $2,5+4.79 $2,738.52 $ -0- $ -0-
Harvester Co.
Industry, Cal.
Russ Davis Ford $2,516.08 $2,966.18 $2,588.09 $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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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 recommendatbn 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 x{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%run-
finished and unsightly.
2. Since most roof top tigns are constructed to be visible
At 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
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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 thi9 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 that'the 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
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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. Common 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 Riphard Nolting as representatives
of City at Conference, with authorization 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 mHE 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 SFriVICES 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. Res3ution 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
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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 Commit'-ee 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 snthorJzation
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.
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,
Req, by Az.
secretary of Azusa Business and Professional Women's
His. Soc.
Club, requesting that Council grant the use,of the old
for space
Light & Water Department offices by the Azusa Historical
for museum
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 City Treas.
showing a balance of $924,767.22, as of December 31, 1969. Financial
Statement
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent and/or Perm.
status for eighteen (18) employees, as follows: Status
Name Effective
David Allor Fireman Step 2(perm.stat.)2/3/70
Robert Billingsley Fire Engineer Step 5 2/4/70
Lawrence Booze Fire Captain Step 4 2/4/70
Rosanne Burian Steno -Clerk Step 5 2/8/70
Robert Elliott Fireman Step 5 2/22/70
Myron Emerson Sr. Maint. Man Step 4 2/8/70
Jerry Ford Pk. Maint. Man Step 2(perm stat.)2/25/70
Guadalupe Garcia Fireman Step 2((perm stat. 2/3/70
Hugh Gerharz Elec. Util.Supt.Step 5 2/5/70
Jack Hunter Fireman Step 5 1/2/70
John Littlefield Battalion Chief Step 5 2/4/70
Hal Marron Dir. of Util. Step 5 2/5/70
Robert P^tter Fireman Step 2(perm stat.)2/3/70
James Redfern Battalion Chief Step 5 2/4/70
Daniel Ryan Water Maint.Man Step 2(perm stat.)2/5/70
Clarence Schad Battalion Chief Step 5 2/4/70
Tommy Talbott Fire Captain Step 5 2/8/70
Ronald Wagner 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.
371 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. x{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:
meetingregulation
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
c o of irmed .
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
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,
accpt. grnt.
Tract 25309,
in residential suodiv.Lbion 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^an 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 011 Corp.). poses
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TITS 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970 Page 12
The City Administrator presented four proposals from
American Bronze Crafts, Inc., for the memorial plaque
which will be placed, in memory of the late Mayor Louis
G: Memmesheimer, on the new Police Facility Building.
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
matters, to be held at the end of the meeting.
Councilman Rubio gave a report on the Downtown Study
Committee meeting re: various methods for upgrading
the downtown area, including three recommendations, as
follows:
1. Recommend to the City Council that business licenses
not be issued for new uses or occupancies, in any
building or portion of building within the desig-
nated redevelopment area, unless the area to be
inspected by the Building Inspector and said build-
ing found to comply with City ordinances.
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-
ment of warrants by the City.
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:
Cty.Adm. psntd.
4 proposals
for memorial
plaque on Pol.
Facil. Bldg.
Executive
Session Req.
Report by C.
Rubio re:
Downtown Stdy.
Com. with
action direct-
ing inspection
of sub -stand-
ard bldgs. &
"red tagging"
of utilities
in same
Res. 5679
Bills &
Reqs.
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
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Recessed for
Ex. Session
Reconvened
Adjourn