HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 16, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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 Elder Frank J. Herber of Invocation
Church of Jesus Christ, Latter
Day Saints
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Roll Call
Snyder, Calvert, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Foxworthy, Director of Public Works
Sandwick, Director Utilities Marron, Police
Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Acting
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting
Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr.
The minutes of 1/5/70 meeting, and adjourned special Approval
meeting of 12/15/69,were approved as submitted. of Minutes
The City Clerk requested correction on page 1 of ad-
journed meeting of 12/19/69 by adding "Director of
Public Works Sandwick" to "Also Present". Approved
as corrected.
Councilman Snyder presented an award to Mrs. Constance Serv. award
Grover, Secretary -Steno in the Police Department,for Mrs. C. Grover
5 years service with the City. Secty.-Steno
Pol.Dept.
Councilman Rubio presented an award to Michael San
Serv. award
Miguel, Civil Engineering Assistant, for 5 years
M.SanMiguel
service with the City.
Civil Eng.
Asst.
The service awards for Mrs. Arlene Marcas, Secretary
Serv. awards
to the City Administrator,for 10 years, and Tommy
Mrs. A.Marcas
Martinez, Pump Operator Repairman in the Water Depart-
& T.Martinez,
ment,for 10 years, will be forwarded to them by the
be presented
Department Heads.
by Dept.Heads
Service award for Ernest Olivas, Custodian,for 20
Serv. award
years service with the City will be held until later
E. Olivas,
in the meeting, in case he appears.
Custodian, be
presented lat-
er in meeting
Consideration of Bids on construction of Tenth Street
Consid. of
from Todd to Vernon Avenues (Project 464) had been
bids Project
tabled from the 2/2/70 meeting.
464(tbmdg
2/2/70 jrm.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to raise from the
table.
(awarded to
D&W Paving)
The Director of Public Works addressed Council, stating
he has received one-half of the furds from Johnson,
Rodeffer & Watson, but not from Mobil, which needs to
be transferred from New York. It was recommended that
the contract be awarded to the low bidder on the basis
of unit prices and direct them to commence work on
the north half, etc. also to transfer $22,000 from
the Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to award
bid to D&W Paving on basis of unit prices bid and
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return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after
contract has been signed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to
transfer $22,000 from the Gas Tax Fund to the General
Fund.
A Resolution was presented transferring $22,000 from Res. #5689
the Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund. Trans. $22,000
' Tax
Fund to
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Fund to Gen-
eral Fund
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE STATE GAS TAX FUND
TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading
be waiv ed.
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 5689.
The City Administrator requested appointment of an
Cty. Adm. Req.
individual to serve as member of the Board of Directors
appt. of mbr.
of the East San Gabriel Valley Hot Line Committee
Bd.of Dir. San
(tabled from 2/2/70 meeting). The Mayor said he has
Gab. Hot Line
three names and has not had a chance to interview
Committee
these people.
(remain tabled
60 3/2/70)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that this item remain
tabled to 3/2/70 meeting.
A request was received from the City Administrator
Req, frm.Cty.
for authorization to attend the Institute on Labor
Adm. to attend
Relations for City Officials, conducted by LCC, at
Institute on
Los Angeles, March 18, 19, and 20, with recommendation
Labor Rel.at
that members of Council, Personnel Board and, perhaps,
L.A. 3/18 -19 -
Department Heads also be considered for attendance at
20/70.
this conference (tabled from 2/2/70 meeting). Mayor
said to contact Personnel Board and ask if they could
(remain tbld.
send several members to this Institute. The City
to 3/2/70
Administrator said he will see that the Personnel
meeting)
Board receives copy of this material.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that this matter
remain tabled until the 3/2/70 meeting.
Resolution transferring certain funds from the Gen-
Res. transfer-
eral Fund to the Library Fund (tabled from 2/2/70
ring funds
meeting). The Mayor asked that the Library send a
frm. General
written communication regarding this matter.
Fund to Lib.
Fund (remain
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
tbld. to
Calvert and unanimously carried that this item
3/2/70 mtg.)
remain tabled to 3/2/70 meeting.
The City Clerk presented the proposed argument for
Argument for
the measure to be submitted to voters on 4/14/70 re:
measure for
compensation of the Personnel Board members.
compensation
of Pers. Bd.
members
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1970 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that the proposed
argument be prepared in final form and forwarded
with each ballot.
A request was received from Fenton W. Shatto of the
Gladstone Band Boosters for waiver of dance permit fee
for fund-raising dance to be held 2/28/70 at the VFW
Hall.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
' Decker and unanimously carried to waive dance permit
fee of $10.
The City Clerk presented a petition containing 52 sig-
natures, submitted by F. J. Haag, 630 w. 6th St.,
requesting sidewalks and curbs be installed on 6th
St. from San Gabriel to Virginia Avenues.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and refer
to Director of Public Works for recommendations.
A report was submitted from the members of the Per-
sonnel Board requesting installation of outside tel-
ephone line in Personnel Office.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to install
phone in Personnel Office.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Con-
trol of a new application for On -Sale Beer (Food) Lic-
ense by Albert C. White for premises 347 So. Irwindale
Avenue, known as "Kamau Club".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to file.
A request was received from the City Clerk for ex-
tension of the temporary employment of Mrs. Evelyn
Davey, for duration of leave granted to Mrs. Rita
Martinez.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to grant request up
to 90 -day period.
The City Clerk submitted a recommendation to approve
the Leased Housing Program, with Resolution request-
ing County to be Housing Authority for Leased Hous-
ing for the City, per inquiry of Mrs. James Nixon,
landowner in Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder to file.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
' AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Calvert
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mayor Solem requested that the City Clerk send a reply'
to Mrs. Nixon.
A request was received from the Azusa Police and Fire
Association for waiver of the dance permit fee, for a
fund-raising dance to be held March 7, 1970, at the
Machinists Hall, 521 N. Virginia Street.
0,
Req. by Glad-
stone Band
Boosters for
waiver of
dance permit
fee
Petition req.
sidewalks &
curbs on 6th
frm. San Gab.
to Virginia
Aves.
Installation
of phone in
Per.Office,
(nightline)
ABC Notice
of new applic.
for On -Sale
Beer (Food)
Lic., premises
347 S.Irwin-
dale "Kamau
Club"
Extension of
temp. employ.
Mrs. E.Davey
(Accounting
Dept.)
Recomm. to
approve
Leased Hous-
ing Program
Req. frm. Az.
Pol. & Fire
Assoc. for
waiver of
dance permit
fee
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Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to grant request.
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Kridler
regarding the City's interest in her property, at
627 Sierra Madre, for a reservoir site.
Mrs. Betty Huhn, 5317 Roxburgh, appeared before
Council on behalf of her mother, Mrs. Kridler, asking
thataction on this reservoir site be postponed until
' after the new Council has been elected. The Mayor
mentioned receipt of a proposal from Mr. Speck; it is
true, no site has been definitely picked.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that Mrs. Kridler be
notified, prior to any meeting, when any item will be
on the Agenda pertaining to her property.
An appraisal was received from Richard V. Speck re:
reservoir site.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel
Board recommending the approval of step raises and/or
permanent status for the following employees:
Name
James Albert
Evelyn Bath
Ronnie Clark
Dorothy Ferard
James Glancy
Jerry Greenelsh
Herbert Grosdidier
Joseph Molloy
Donald Rush
Police Sergeant
Typist -Clerk
Police Officer
EDP Equip. Oper.
Police Officer
Fireman
Water Util. Super.
Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant
Status
to Step 4
Perm -Step 2
Perm. Step2
to Step 5
to Step 5
Perm.Step 2
to Step 4
Perm.Step 3
to Step 5
Letter frm.
Mrs. Kridler
re: reservoir
site on her
prop. 627
Sierra Madre
Avenue
Appraisal frm.
R.V.Speck
Step raises
and/or Perm.
Status
Effective
3/17/70
3/29/70
3/1/70
3/17/70
3/17/70
3/7/70
3/10/70
3/9/70
3/9/70
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to approve recommendations.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation regard-
ing accumlation of sick leave or vacation while on
Industrial injury leave, per Council's request. The
Personnel Board felt that while an employee is on
leave, he is not actually serving the City and is
already being compensated for not being able to per-
form his duties; therefore, an employee who is not
actively employed due to industrial injury, is not
entitled to additional paid sick leave or vacation
benefits during the period he is on paid leave for
industrial injury.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that City Attorney
prepare a Resolution amending the Personnel Rules &
Regulations.
Urban Associates requested the Mayor be authorized
to execute contract if approved.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract
if approved.
Accumulation
of sick leave/
vacation while
on Industrial
injury leave
Mayor auth.to
sign contract
with Urban Assoc.
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Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Snyder stated he voted "No" as he had voted
against this at the last meeting.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,034,068.10 as of January 31, Fin. Statement
1970.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to file.
Notice was
given that the Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.
#833
Resolution
No. 833, conditionally granted a Variance
grntd. a
Var.
to permit a
retail -commercial use without providing
retail -commerical
6392 Azusa Ave.
the required
off-street parking, on property located
use re:
off-st.
at 458 No.
Virginia Avenue (Case V-240, Jake R.
parking
(Case
Robertson).
No action be Council.
V-240)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #834
Resolution No. 834, conditionally granted a Variance grntd. a Var.
to permit a reduced rear yard of 10 feet at one cor- to permit a red-
ner of a residence, irs tead of required 15 feet, on uced rear yard,
property located at 655 Edith Ann Drive (Case V-241, (Case V-241,M.B.
M. B. Johnson Development Co.). No action by Council. Johnson Devel.Co
A memo was received from the Planning Commission re:
P.C. request
the condition of the building at 6392 No. Azusa Avenue
safety inspection
and whether or not the upstairs was safe for res-
for bldg!s. at
idential use. It was recommended that a safety in-
6392 Azusa Ave.
spection be made by the Fire Department to determine
if the building is safe for this use. The Acting
(Azusa Hotel)
'
Planning Director appeared before Council explain-
ing that the Commission's primary concern is with
fire hazard, and basically they request fire inspect-
ion of the building.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio to request joint safety inspection by the build-
ing and fire departments on both east and west sides
of Azusa Avenue, between 6th St. and Foothill Boulevard,
in those places where people are residing.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Calvert
A memo was submitted from the Acting Planning Dir-
Req. for auth.
ector re: study of downtown area by Cal Poly students
to reimburse
and request for authorization to reimburse students
students frm. Cal
for expenses in preparing final report, not to exceed
Poly for final
$250.
report of down-
town study
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that City
be authorized to reimburse students for expenses, not
to exceed $250.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
Ord. #987 amend.
adoption amending Section 9230.70 (d)-2 of the Mun-
Sec. 9230.70(d)-
icipal Code re: roof signs.
of M.C. re: roof
signs
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ROOF SIGNS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that fur-
ther reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance padsed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 987.
A revised Ordinance was presented for second reading Ord. #f988 amend.
and adoption, amending Sub -sections (a) and (c) of Sec. 4100 re:
Section 4100 of the Municipal Code re: regulation of regulation of
dogs, dogs
Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REG-
ULATION OF DOGS.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that
further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed
and adopted by the followiAg.-vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
'
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Ordinance 988.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st. intro. rdg.
ing, amending Section 9208.10 (a); adding new sub- Ordinance re:
section j to Section 9208.60; amending subsections minimum floor
(b) and �c of Section 9209.10, subsection (b) of area, for res -
Section 9210.10, subsection (a) of Section 9217.10, idential uses
and subsection 1 of Section 9219.10 of the Municipal
Code re: minimum floor area requirements for residential
uses.
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first read-
ing an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MINIMUM
FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first
' reading, amending Section 7709 of the Municipal Code
re: valuation of trees.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first read-
ing an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO VALUATION OF TREES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
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An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.
reading, amending Sections 2325 and 2326 of the Mun- rdg. re: Powers
icipal Code re: powers and duties of Park and Rec- & Duties of Park
reation Commission. & Rec. Comm.
Councilman Calvert offered for introductory first
reading an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com- Monthly
missions were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to accept and file.
The Fire Chief addressed Council and gave an oral Oral report on
report of the Fire Department's probationary train- Fire Dept.
ing program, and presented an outline for Council's proba. trng.
review. No action taken by Council, program
The Director of Public Works recommended that Recom.M. San
Michael San Miguel be appointed as Civil Engineer- Miguel be apptd
ing Associate, probationary, at Step 3 of Range 34, C.Eng. Assoc.
effective 2/17/70. The Director of Public Works
informed Council that at the time this recommendation
was prepared, he thought Mr. Fitzsimmons would be (tabled to
appointed at this meeting as Associate Planning 3/2/70 mtg.)
Director. As there is no vacancy, he suggested this
item be tabled to the next meeting.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request from Lv.-of-absence
Martin Lopez, Maintenance Man, for leave -of -absence for Martin Lopez
until 3/9/70, as he is recuperating from a heart Maintenance
attack. His doctor says the earliest he can return Man until 3/9/70
to work is March 9, 1970.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried that 12 days of his
vacation be made available to Mr. Lopez.
A proposed Resolution was presented per recom-
mendation of Director of Public Works, requebting
an allocation of County Aid to Cities funds for
financing Project 477 (First St., Alameda to
Cerritos Avenues).
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SELECT SYSTEM STREET.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
Res. ##5690 for
allocation of
Cnty. Aid to Cty.
funds (Project
477)
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 5690.
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A proposed Resolution was presented, per recommendation Res. #5691
of Director of Public Works, committing the City for committing the
one-half of $72,000 construction cost and estimated Cty. for z
27,000 for R/W for Arrow Highway construction construction cost
Vincent. Avenue to Heathdale Avenue). for Arrow Hwy
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, JOINING
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF COVINA IN
REQUESTING A STATE ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL -AID SECONDARY
URBAN EXTENSION FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ARROW
HIGHWAY BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND HEATHDALE AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried that further read-
ing be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 5691.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation Recom. for auth.
for authorization of Change Orders in the amount of of Change Orders
$5,081,46, final cost of Project 476 (Pasadena final cost of
Avenue reconstruction). (Project 476)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to
authorize Change Orders for $5,081.46 and approve
' additional quantities to complete project.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recom-
mendation that the Mayor be authorized to advise
Supervisor Bonelli that the City is desirous of
completing Cerritos Avenue from Sierra Madre
Avenue to Fifth Street, according to previous
schedule, and that City's contribution would not
exceed $700,000. The Director of Public Works
said he will bring in plans at the next meeting
so Council will be advised.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to table to 3/2/70
meeting.
A recommendation was received from the Director
of Utilities that Carroll Martin be appointed
Lineman, probationary, at Step 5 of Range 28.5,
effective 2/11/70.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to approve recom-
mendation.
Recom to advise
Super. Bonelli
Cty. is desirous
of completing
Cerritos, accord.
to previous
schedule
(tabled to
3/2/70 mtg.)
Recomm. that
C. Martin be
apptd. Lineman
proba. effect.
2/11/70
A request was received from the Director of Utilities Req. to confirm
for confirmation of appointment of Hubert P. Eudy as appt. H.P.Eudy
Lineman, temporary, at Step 4 of Range 28.5, effective as Lineman,
2/18/70, to fill the vacancy in the position held effective 2/18/70
by Mr. Edward Kohout.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Calvert and unanimously carried to grant the request.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1970 Page 9
An invitation was received from Nicholas F. Zichichi, Invitation frm.
City Radiological Defense Officer, for Council to N.F.Zichichi, to
attend the Radiological Defense Officers' Quarterly Counc, to attend
Meeting, 2/17/70, at Redondo Beach (dinner at $5.75). Radiological
Defense Officers'
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Quarterly mtg.
Rubio and unanimously carried to file, and thank
Mr. Zichichi for the invitation.
A communication was received from California
Disaster Office, advising of the unavailability
of federal funds for the Communications Equipment
in the emergency operating center. Council has
accepted the bid and made an award, contracting with
bidder, and he has since been advised to proceed
under entire contract. Building is 99-1/10,% com-
pleted now. No action by Council.
A request was received from Director of Utilities
re: one-year leave -of -absence with pay, for Edward
J. Kohout, from 1/8/70 - 1/8/71.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to table to 3/2/70
meeting and request report from Personnel Board as
to their actions in this matter.
The Director of Public Works gave an oral report
re: redevelopment of west wing of City Hall. Recom-
mended uses are for Engineering, Public Works,
Building, Personnel, Historical Society, Admin-
istrative Offices, Chamber of Commerce, (according
to proposal, Personnel Office remains the same).
Planning Department in old jail house; Planning,
Public Works& Building:. in old reception hall of for-
merzLight and Water offices; better part of Police
Department be utilized for City Administrator
Offices (1400 sq. ft.); north half, for Engineering;
Police Chief's Office, could be utilized for His-
torical Society. If Historical Society needs more
room, they could use Administrator Office, or it
could be used for Chamber of Commerce. Recommended
for authorization to prepare plans; no costs as yet.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that the Director
of Public Works proceed with preliminary plans, as
presented, for use of whole building.
The City Administrator submitted a letter from
Ed Taylor re: status of San Gabriel Adjudication.
No action by Council.
The City Administrator stated that his letter of
resignation was submitted to Councilmen at their
homes, effective 3/1/70. He requested compensation
for 61 days unused vacation and sick leave.
The Mayor requested executive session re: personnel
problem, involving another City employee.
' Councilman Rubio inquired re: proposed relocation
of house in 600 block of Alameda Avenue to one lot
south. Associate Planning Director said, it is
the first house south of the Bank of America on
the west side of Alameda; Building Inspector in-
spected and requested Performance Bond for $8,800;
presently "P" zone and to be moved to "P" zone;
Communication
frm. Ca1.Disaster
Off. advising
of unavail. of
federal funds,
for Comm. Equip.
in emerg. operat.
center
Req, of 1 yr.
lv-of-absence
E.J.Kohout, frm.
1/8/70-1/8/71
(tabled to
3/2/70 mtg.)
Oral report frm.
Dir. of Pub. Wks.
re: redevelopment
of west wing of
City Hall
Letter re:
San Gabriel
Adjudication
City Adm.
resignation
Mayor req.
exec. session
Re: prop.reloca-
tion of house in
600 block of
Alameda Ave.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1970 Page 10 .
Planning Commission tabled it, as applicant didn't
present plot plan proposed, at Planning Commission
meeting of 2/4/70.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Calvert that Planning Commission make study to make
blocks of downtown area re -zoned, not for single
residential use.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Rubio, Calvert, Solem
Decker, Snyder
None
The City Administrator submitted a letter from John
W. Hopkins, Federal Programs Officer, Fiscal and
Administration Division of California Disaster
Office", that City's request for extension of time
until May 1970, for submittinfinal claim against
project OCD California 400-1 ), has been granted
No action by Council.
P.C.to study re -
4 zong.of downtown
area,not residen.
use
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
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.
Cty's req. for
time extension
on final claim
against project
OCD Cal. 400-1-
(69) granted
Res. #5692
Bills & Reqs.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
' passed and adopted by the followieig-vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5692.
Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:11 p.m. Exec. Session
Council reconvened and Mayor called the meeting to Reconvened
order at 12:10 a.m.
Regarding the resignation of City Administrator Resig.of C.Adm.
Foxworthy, it was accepted
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to accept.
A Resolution was presented determining that Paul Res. x}5693
D. Foxworthy is entitled to two months leave of re: accrued
absence with pay, representing his full accrued comp. of City
rights to sick leave, overtime, and unused vacation. Administrator
Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO ACCRUED COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council.
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Snyder, Calvert
and numbered Resolution 5693.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman R.K.Sandwick
Rubio and unanimously carried that Robert K. Sandwick apptd. Acting
be appointed Acting City Administrator, effective C. Adm, effect.
3/1/70. 3/1/70
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Calvert and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 12:14 a.m.
Next Resolution 5694
Next Ordinance 989
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