HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 4, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to
salute to the flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Myron Stump of the Edgewood Invocation
Methodist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, Acting City Admin-
istrator Sandwick, Director of Utilities
Marron, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney,
City Clerk Klarr
Notice was received from Foothill Freeway Association
Foothill Fwy.
of next scheduled dinner meeting on the evening of
Assn.Mtg.,
May 22, 1970, at the Glendora Country Club. This item
5/22/70, at
was tabled to this date at the 4/6/70 meeting.
Glendora
Cntry.Club
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
(tabled from
and unanimously carried to lift from the table.
4/6/70)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by all Councilmen and the Acting City Administrator.
The City Clerk submitted his recommendation for approval
Appvl.Lve.of
of the request by Mrs. Rita Martinez, Account Clerk, for
Ab.without pay
leave of absence without pay from April 27 to October 5,
for Mrs.R.
1970, due to complications resulting from her pregnancy.
Martinez, fr.
4/27-10/5/70
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The City Clerk submitted a request to retain Mrs. Evelyn Appve.req.for
Davey as Account Clerk on a limited -term appointment, limited -term
according to Section 71.1 of Rules and Regulations, until appt.of Mrs.E.
the return of Mrs. Rita Martinez in the Accounting Depart- Davey as Acct.
ment. Clerk during
absence of Mrs.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder R.Martinez
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A telegram was received from the Los Ang@les County Req.by Co.Bd.
Board of Supervisors, requesting City's support of amend- Superv.for
ments to S.B. 38, which would change the Breed Formula support of amend.
to 60-40. The present ratio of gas tax is 55-45• to SB 36 to chge.
Breed Formula to
After discussion, it was 60-40
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by,'Councilman Rubio (approved)
1 and unanimously carried to endorse and support the amend-
ments, and direct the Acting City Administrator to write
a letter to the proper legislators, to be signed by the
Mayor, with the Acting City Administrator to follow-up
with a telegram when the bill goes to Assembly.
A request was received from the American Legion Auxiliary Amer.Leg.
for permission to sell poppies on May 22 and 23, 1970. Aux.perm.
to sell
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark poppies,5/22
and unanimously carried to grant permission. & 5/23
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970
Page 2
A request was received from the Los Angeles County
Req.by Co.
Sheriff's Department for the City to consider amending
Sheriff's
its Building Codes regarding locking devices on doors
Dept. to
and windows, to require a minimum standard for maximum
amend Bldg.
home security, in connection with the "Look Before You
Codes re:
Sleep" campaign.
locking
devices on
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
doors &
and unanimously carried to file.
windows
The City Clerk submitted reports from Dr. N. G. Snyder,
Rpts. re:
Chairman, and Mr. Jerry Coker, City Hot -Line Representa-
Hot -Line
tive, urging continued participation by the City in the
Prog.& req.
Hot -Line Program, and notifying Council of information
for cont.
meeting on 5/13/70, at West Covina City Council Chambers
participation
at 7:30 p.m.
(J.Coker to
The City Clerk reminded Council the City had joined this
give rpt.@
program on a six -months basis, beginning January, 1970.
5/18/70 mtg.)
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to join the program on a permanent
basis at $50 per month, pending favorable report from
information meeting to be held May 13, 1970.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Coker be contacted and
asked to be present at the Council meeting of 5/18/70,
to give a report to Council.
A request was received from Art Linkletter, urging Req.for Res.
adoption of a Resolution by the City, in support of in support of
Proposition 1, which would authorize a bond issue for Prop. 1
the construction and expansion of medical and other (Health Sc.
health facilities at various campuses of the University of Constr.Bond
California. Act)
Moved by Councilman Clark to table this item to 5/18/70
meeting.
Motion died for lack of seconding.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file the request.
Notice was received of a meeting of the Board of Directors
of Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, to be held
May 13, 1970, at T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, at 6:30 p.m.,
with dinner at $4.75 each.
Councilman Clark mentioned that, as director of the San
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, he will attend
this meeting and submit a report to Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by Councilmen.
Notice was received from the League of California Cities
of a meeting of the Storm Drain Bond Issue Committee
and Technical Committee, to be held May 55 1970, at
1:30 p.m., at the League Office in Los Angeles.
The Mayor said he will try to attend.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
(File)
Mtg.,Bd.of
Dir.,Upper
SGV Water
Assn.,5/13,
T&J Rest.,
@ $4.75 ea.
(auth.Cncl.
to attend)
Mtg.Storm
Drain Bond
Issue Com.&
Techn.Com.
of LCC, 5/53
1:30 p.m.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 3
A Resolution was presented, providing for recognition of Res.#5715
certain signatures and facsimile signatures on warrants, prov.recog.of
due to change of Mayor Pro Tempore. certain signa-
tures on
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: warrants,due
to change of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Mayor Pro
'PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES Tempore
AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
Moved 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, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5717.
A Resolution was presented, authorizing Robert K. Sandwick, Res -#5718
Acting City Administrator, to sign certain applications auth.cert.
and documents for Civil Defense, in order to obtain persons to
financial assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act sign appl.
of 1950, with Carl W. Elkins, Police Chief, authorized & doc. for
to sign as alternate. City under
Fed.Civ.Def.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Act
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (R.K.Sandwick,
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS TO SIGN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS A.C.Adm.to
AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL sign, w/Pol.
DEFENSE ACT. Ch.Elkins as
Alternate)
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, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5718.
A list of former Committee Assignments and appointments
o' Council Members Ex -Officio to various Commissions, etc.,
was submitted to the Mayor, for consideration of new
appointments.
The Mayor asked that this item be continued to 5/18/70
meeting and, in the meantime, a new list will be prepared.
Regarding the appointment of an Alternate Director to Mayor apptd.
the Los Angeles County Sanitation District #22, to Counc.Decker
replace former Councilman Calvert, the Mayor appointed as A1t.Dir.
Councilman Decker as Alternate Director, with Mayor to Co.San.
Solem to remain as Director. Dist.#22,to
repl.former
A Resolution was presented, in accordance with the Counc.Calvert
Mayor's appointments of Director and Alternate Director
of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District #22. Res -#5723 apptg.
Mayor Solem as
Councilman Clark presented the following Resolution: Dir.& Counc.
Decker as Altern.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, to L.A.Co.San.
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MAYOR JENS J. SOLEM AS DIRECTOR, Dist.#22
AND COUNCILMAN WILLARD R. DECKER, ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
' AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5723.
Notice was given of the expiration of some of the terms Exp.terms of
of Board and Commission members on 6/30/70, and a request Bd.& Comm.
by the Library Board of Trustees for the reappointment mbrs. on
of Mrs. Virginia Memmesheimer. 6/30/705 &
req.by Lib.
The Mayor asked that the City Clerk make up a list of Bd.to reappt.
Committees now standing, such as the Beautification Mrs. V.Mem-
Committee. He also offered the name of Mrs. Virginia mesheimer
Memmesheimer for reappointment on the Library Board for
the three-year term beginning 6/30/70.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark Mrs.V.Mem-
and unanimously carried to approve the Mayor's recom- mesheimer
mendation to reappoint Mrs. Virginia Memmesheimer as reapptd.to
a member of the Library Board and directed that a Reso- Lib.Bd.for
lution be prepared for the 5/18/70 meeting. term exp.
6/30/73
A request was received from Mrs. Roy E. Pickel of"Parent
Req. for
Alert", PTA Inter -Council Committee for the Prevention of
City partic.
Drug Abuse, for City participation in forming an East
in forming
San Gabriel Valley Drug Abuse Committee to serve Azusa,
ESGV Drug
Charter Oak, Covina, Glendora, and West Covina. The
Abuse Com.,
letter also stated a meeting is scheduled to convene in
w/mtg. on
the Charter Oak School District Office Board Room on
5/14 @
Thursday, 5/14/70, at 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
(referred to
and unanimously carried to refer this request to the
Police Chief)
Police Chief for further study and report back to Council.
The City Clerk presented a request from the Azusa Council
Perm.for Az.
of Social Agencies for permission to solicit funds and
Counc.Soc.Ag.
distribute coin receptacles in businesses, in order to
to solicit
make the necessary repairs on the building which will be
funds & Dist.
the Helping Hand Service Center.
coin recep.for
Helping Hand
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Serv.Center
and unanimously carried to grant permission as requested.
A request was received from the "Committee to Elect Dr.
Req. by McColl
Bill McColl to Congress" for permission to have a
for Congress to
motorcade of four to ten cars on May 9, 16, 23, and 30,
have motorcade
around 12:30 p.m., going north on Azusa Avenue and
in City on 4
east and west on Foothill Boulevard. The motorcade will
Sats.,around
leave the City going south on Citrus Avenue at approxi-
12:30 p.m.
mately 1:30 p.m., and no noise -makers will be used.
(referred to
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Pol.Chief for
and unanimously carried to refer this request to the
appvl.)
Police Chief, with permission to be granted if approved
by Chief Elkins.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#850
tion No. 850,
granted a Variance
to permit a reduced
grtg.Var.for
rear yard of 7
feet, instead of
the required 25 feet, and
reduced yard
also a single -car
garage instead
of the required double-
& single -car
car garage, on
property located
at 739 W. Tenth Street
garage
(Case V-248 -
Ivan G. Baker). No
action by Council.
(Case V-248 -
I.G.Baker)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 5
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,by
P.C.Res.851
Resolution No. 851, initiated hearings on an amendment
init.hrgs.
to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code re: deter-
re:determ.
mination of proper zoning for disabled, repaired or im-
of zoning for
pounded vehicle storage, and rental of vehicles and/or
disabled,etc.
equipment (Planning Commission initiated). No action
vehicle
by Council.
storage,etc.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission re:
Auth.incr.in
attendance at League of California Cities Seminar in
reg.fee to
Anaheim, 6/3-5, by Planning Commission members and
$45 ea.for
Associate Planning Director, authorized 4/20/70, request-
attend.@LCC
ing increase in authorized registration fee from $20 to
Seminar by
$45 per person.
Plan.Comm.&
Assoc.Pl.Dir.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A progress report was received from the Associate Plan- Progress Rpt.
ning Director regarding study of the number of bars fr.Assoc.
within the City. The Commission is in the process of P1an.Dir.re:
gathering data from other cities as to how they control study of
matters of this nature, and a report and/or recommendation number of
will be forwarded to Council when available. bars in City
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Associate Planning Director submitted a memo re: P.C.sugg.for
prohibition of certain objects and materials in certain notifying
yards, according to Ordinance #974. It was suggested by propty.owners
'the Commission that a possible means of notifying property of violation
owners of a violation of this Ordinance, especially of Ord.974 re:
relating to automobiles, might be by the tagging of such obj. & mat.in
a violation with a card stating the nature of the violation yards
and setting a definite deadline for removal of same. It
was further suggested that this tagging might be accom-
plished by any patroling Police Officer who might be
aware of such a violation.
After discussion as to the problem of enforcement of
Ordinance #974, which is done mostly on complaints, no
action was taken by Council. •
A communication was received from the Recreation Director, Invit.to
inviting Council members to the opening of the Azusa Pony attend Az.
League season on Saturday, May 16, 1970, at 9:00 a.m., at Pony League
Gladstone Park. opening,
5/16, 9:oo
The Mayor suggested that all Councilmen try to attend. a.m.,Glad-
stone Park
No action by Council.
A memo was received from City Attorney Terzian, declaring C.Atty.'s
that the recount of the 1970 Municipal Election, having memo re:
not been completed, makes the partial results thereof null recount of
and void, and the original canvass of ballots stand as 1970 Mun.
adopted by Resolution No. 5716. No action taken by Elec."stat-.
Council. ing orig.
canvass
stands
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.
amending the Municipal Code by the addition thereto of a rdg.Ord.re:
new Section 2528, relating to compensation for members of comp.for
the Personnel Board at the same rate as members of the Pers.Bd.mbrs.
Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 6
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
FOR MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A Resolution was presented, denying an application for a Res -#5719
Variance to permit reduced lot size on property at 207 denying Var.
North Orange Avenue. (Case V-244,
Eliseo Mills)
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE (V-244, Eliseo Mills).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 5719.
A Resolution was presented in support of A.B. 1469, which Res. #5720,
provides for preventive flood control for emergency expressing
conditions brought about by forest fires on watershed support for
lands. A.B. 1469
(flood
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: control)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1469.
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, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5720.
The City Attorney reported that the City's Ordinance
regarding nude entertainment had been ruled un -constitu-
tional by Judge Martin of the Citrus Municipal Court.
The City Attorney further stated that there had been a
variety of decisions in other courts with regard to
similar ordinances and that he felt it would be worth
appealing the decision. At this time he was not certain
whether the District Attorney would wish to proceed with
the appeal, and requested permission to file the appeal
If the District Attorney did not do so.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize filing of the notice
of appeal.
C.Atty.'s rpt.
re: decision
on City's Ord.
on nude entert.
& req.perm.to
file notice of
appeal if nee.
(granted)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM
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The City Attorney reported that there is presently a C.Atty.auth.
challenge in the Court regarding an Ordinance of the to rep.City
City requiring junk dealers to report certain purchases in litigation
and sales. The opponents to the City Ordinance are re:Ord. on
claiming that this is a matter which has been pre-empted requirement
by the State. He said there would be a hearing on May 21, that junk
1970, and requested authority to proceed with litigation. dealers rpt.
punch. &
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark sales
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney
to represent the City in this litigation.
The City Attorney reported on proposed legislation now C.Atty.'s
being studied in the State Assembly which would levy a rpt. re:
14% tax upon the gross receipts of municipally -owned AB 908
electric utilities (A.B. 908). (prop.tax
on mun.owned
After discussion, it was elec.util.)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to adopt a Resolution of inten-
tion to tie in an increase of property tax with the
passage of A.B. 908 to compensate for the amount of taxes
the City would have to pay for its electric utility.
A Resolution was presented, expressing opposition to Res. #5722
A.B. 908 and S.B. 688, and intention to increase City expressing
property tax rate in event such legislation is enacted. inten.to incr.
City propty.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: tax rate to
compen.for tax
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA on munic.owned
EXPRESSING INTENTION TO INCREASE ITS CITY PROPERTY TAX elec.utilities
RATE TO COMPENSATE FOR ANY TAX LEVIED ON ITS MUNICIPALLY- by State Leg.
OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY BY STATE LEGISLATION.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark,
Councilmen: None
Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution
It was requested that copies of Resolution #5722 be
to the League of California Cities and to the other
with municipally -owned electric utilities.
The Acting City Administrator submitted his memo, Waiver of
requesting waiver of two specifications in the bid 2 specs.in
proposal on the pickup truck awarded by Council to bid proposal
International Harvester Co. in January, 1970. The for pickup
proposal did not meet specifications in two minor areas, truck,
as follows: awarded to
Internatl.
(1) Engine displacement required a minimum of Harvester Co.
250 cubic inches; the proposal indicated that in Jan.1970
232 cubic inches was the maximum size avail-
able.
Specifications called
and fan; the proposal
was not available.
The truck has been delivered and in all other areas it does
meet specifications. It is the opinion of the Acting City
Administrator that the truck will be acceptable for the
purpose that it was purchased, namely, for a survey truck.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 8
This will not affect the award to International Harvester,
as low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the irregu-
larities as to two specifications, and accept the vehicle
' as delivered.
The Acting City Administrator presented the resignation Resig.Geo.A.
of George A. Molina from the Planning Commission, for the Molina from
term expiring June 30, 1971. Plan. Comm.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with
regret.
The Acting City Administrator presented organization charts Pres. of
from various Departments, per request of Council. He organizational
informed Council he is in the process of designing an charts of var.
over-all chart for the entire City Government and hopes Departments
to present it to Council before too long. No action taken.
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from Fire Chief to
Fire Chief Torrance to attend the Second Annual Fire attend Fire
Administration Institute held in conjunction with the Adm.Inst.,
Annual Conference of California Fire Chiefs, from May 18 E1 Segundo,
to 22, 1970, at E1 Segundo, with reimbursement of account- 5/18-22,with
able expenses not to exceed $125. reimb.account.
exp.not to
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark exceed $125.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from Appvd.reimb.
James Dominguez, Maintenance Man for the Public Works for loss of
Department, for reimbursement for destroyed glasses, glasses by
which fell out of his pocket while on the job on J.Dominguez,
March 22 1970. The cost of replacement will be between P.W. Maint.
$45 and �50. Man in amt.
of J45450
It was the recommendation of the Acting City Administrator
that Mr. Dominguez be reimbursed for the cost of his
glasses upon presentation of the bill in an amount not
to exceed $50, since under the new Council policy, it is
up to the Department Head's discretion as to such reim-
bursement.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request and recommendation.
Councilman Snyder said he would be hesitant to allow a
second occurrence of reimbursement for loss of glasses
from a pocket, but would approve such loss of glasses
while they were on the person's face.
The Acting City Administrator presented notice from the Cncl. auth..
League of California Cities of the Mayors' and Council- to attend
men's Institute to be held May 20-22, 1970, at the Los LCC Mayors',
Angeles Hilton Hotel, with request for advance registra- & Councilmen's
tions at $40 each. Inst., 5/20-
5/22,L.A.,@
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker $40 each
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Councilmen.
The City Clerk asked that Councilmen notify him if they
wish to attend, in order to make advance registrations.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 9
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from Pol.& Fire
the Police and Fire Association for recognition for the Assn.
purpose of meeting and conferring with City Representa- recognized
tives regarding employer-employee relations, and for purpose
approval was recommended by the Acting City Administra- of mtg. &
tor. conferring
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the request and recom-
mendation.
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from Reimb.to
the Police Chief for reimbursement of $20 enrollment Pol.Chief
fee for attendance at the 1970 California Peace Officers' of $20
Administrative Institute which was held in Los Angeles on enrollment
April 16 and 17, 1970. It was the recommendation of the fee,Calif.
Acting City Administrator that the request be granted, Peace Off.
as sufficient funds are available in the current budget. Admin.Inst.,
L.A.,4/16-
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder 173 1970
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from
Policewoman
Policewoman Hunter, with a recommendation of approval
Hunter to
from the Police Chief and Acting City Administrator, for
attend Conf.
permission to attend the Annual Conference of Women
of Women
Peace Officers Association of California, to be held in
Peace Off.
Palm Springs on May 17 to 20, 1970, with reimbursement
Assn.@Palm
of accountable expenses not to exceed $100, and trans-
Springs,
portion if available.
5/17-20,w/
reimb.of
The Police Chief informed Council he had told Mrs.
Hunter she would have to her transportation.
acct.ex not
provide own
to exc3l*OO.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request,
as recommended.
Notice was received from the Director of Utilities that Not.Agmt.w/
the Water Department has entered into an agreement for Water Dept.
the installation of 300 feet of six-inch water main and & R.S.Palmer
a six-inch fire hydrant on McKinley Avenue from Irwin- & Assets Recon.
dale Avenue westerly, executed by Mr. R. S. Palmer and Corp,for instal.
Assets Reconstruction Corporation, Ltd., who will split 300' of 6"water
the cost of approximately $3,000. main & 6"fire
hydrant on
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker McKinley &
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communi- Irwin.Aves.
cation.
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication Stephen Rodgers
from the Director of Utilities, recommending that Stephen apptd. proba.
Rodgers be promoted to Welder, probationary, at Step 2 of Welder, effec.
Range 22, effective 5/5/70. The Acting City Administra- 5/5/70
for concurred with the recommendation.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
add unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A request was received from the Director of Utilities L & W to
for permission to print a card recommending approval of print card
Proposition 7, to be enclosed with May utility billing. urging appvl.
of Prop. 7,
Councilman Rubio suggested an amendment in the wording to be enclosed
of the enclosure to read "The Azusa City Council urges w/May utility
you to vote yes" instead of "the Azusa Light & Water billing
Department".
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant the request, with
amendment to wording on the card enclosure.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970
Page 10
A Resolution was presented to initiate proceedings for
Res. #5721
a Weed Abatement Program, setting the hearing for
init. Weed
5/18/70 at 7:30 p.m.
Abate.Prog.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
& setting
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
hrg. for
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
5/18/70 at
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
7:30 p.m.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH
Letter from
AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN
Supervisor
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO
Frank G.
TITLE 41 DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 133 ARTICLE 3
Bonelli re:
(SECTION 39560 to 39587 INCLUSIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
widening
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA).
Irwindale Ave.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
from Foothill
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Frwy. to Arrow
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5721.
A memo was received from the Acting City Engineer recom-
Appvl.specs.,
mending approval of specifications for purchase of
purch.6000 Tons
approximately 6,000 tons of Asphaltic Concrete Material,
Asphaltic Concr.
with request for bid call.
Mat. & auth.bid
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
call
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
Req.from ABC
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
for rep.to
A letter was received from County Supervisor Frank G.
Letter from
Bonelli advising that the requested widening of Irwindale
Supervisor
Avenue, from the Foothill Freeway to Arrow Highway, is
Frank G.
feasible providing the existing pavement is capped with
Bonelli re:
2" asphaltic concrete pavement, and that the Road Com-
widening
missioner has been instructed to proceed with the plans
Irwindale Ave.
on this basis, to be reviewed by the City when completed.
from Foothill
He also advised that the proposed project will still
Frwy. to Arrow
qualify for State Financial Participation under the Urban
Hwy.
Extension program, and the City will again be contacted
(Pol.Ch.to
at such time as they are ready to submit their program
attend w/
for the 1972-73 year.
acct.expenses)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Gary F.
Resig. Gary
Brewton from the Police Reserves, effective 5/3/70 at
F.Brewton from
midnight, to assume duties as Police Officer.
Pol.Reserves,
effec.5/3/70
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted a communication from the
Req.from ABC
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requesting the
for rep.to
City send a representative to the hearings in Sacramento
attend hrgs.
on May 12 thru 14, 1970, re: proposed rules and standards
in Sacramento,
for licensees, involving attire of employees and enter-
5/12-14, re:
tainers, and prohibiting indecent films. It was recom-
pro.rules &
mended by the Police Chief that a representative be sent
standards for
to the hearings in Sacramento to express the views of
licensees,
the Council, and City residents.
involv.attire
& prohib.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
indecent films
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
(Pol.Ch.to
Police Chief to attend, with accountable expenses.
attend w/
acct.expenses)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970
Page 11
A request was received from the Police Chief for permission
Pol.Ch. to
to attend the Annual Conference of Peace Officers' Associa-
attend Conf.
tion, to be held in Palm Springs on May 17 thru 20, 19702
of Calif.Peace
with accountable expenses not to exceed $125, as budgeted.
Officers Assn.,
Street.
Palm Springs,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
5/17-20, w/acct.
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
exp.not to
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the Plan-
1
exceed $125.
'
A complaint was presented which had been signed by five
Complaint by
employees, regarding paint overspray originating from
5 employees of
the garage area which had blown onto their personal
paint overspray
vehicles that were parked on the street outside the City
on pers.vehic.
Yard,on 5/1/70.
on 5/1/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
(A.C.Adm.to
The Acting City Administrator reported that he had been
sub.rt.on
aware of one previous incident, but had not had time to
5/18/70
check on this particular incident. Inasmuch as there is
no spray booth at the City Yard, he had recommended that
spraying be done in back of the garage.
Because the complaint was not an official claim, the
Mayor requested that the Acting City Administrator inform
the complainants of the proper procedure.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to request a re ort from the
Acting City Administrator for the 5/180 meeting.
The City Attorney reminded Council of the City Attorneys' C. Atty.
Conference of the League of California Cities, to be held auth.to
on May 7 and 8, 1970, at Newport Beach, and requested attend
authorization to attend. Conf.C.Attys.
LCC, 5/7 & 8,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark Newport Bch.
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by the City Attorney at the conference of the
City Attorneys Division of the League of California
Cities, according to budgeted amount.
The Mayor informed Council of a letter he had received Invit.to
from Sheriff Pritchess, with an invitation to attend the ded. of L.A.
dedication of the Los Angeles County Peace Officers' Co. Peace
Memorial, to be held Friday, 5/15/70, at 10:30 a.m., at Officers Mem.,
the Sheriff's Academy in East Los Angeles. The Mayor said 5/15, 10:30
he will not be able to attend but suggested attendance by a.m.
the Police Chief or Police Captain, or any of the other
men in the Department. No action taken by Council.
The Mayor also informed Council of a letter he had
Ltr. from
received from Glenn B. Soelberg, attorney, requesting
Atty.Soelberg
zone change from present C-3 to R-3, with approval for
req.zone chnge.
apartment complex for whole area, consisting of 8.65
fr.0-3 to R-3,
acres on Alosta Avenue between Citrus Avenue and Calera
for apt.complex
Street.
on 8.65 acres,
Alosta Ave.bet.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calrk
Citrus & Calera
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the Plan-
1
ning Commission for recommendation.
Councilman Rubio suggested that Council meet with the
Pers.Bd.apptd.
Personnel Board re: guidelines for their representation
City's repre.
of Council with the City Employees Association, Police
to meet &
and Fire Association, and the I.B.E.W.
confer
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to a?point the Personnel Board
as City's representative to 'meet and confer" according
to Statute.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 12
The Mayor suggested that the Golden Days Committee set Golden Days
their meeting dates, as he has spoken to some of the Committee
Committee members from last year and they would like to req. to set
participate again. mtg. dates
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to request a meeting of the
'
Golden Days Committee.
Mr. D. Adrian Beeson, 316 South Calera Avenue, appeared
D.A.Beeson
before Council regarding an event on Saturday evening,
addressed
5/2/70, at 1:00 a.m., at his tavern known as "Egee's',
Cncl. re:
when there was a power failure caused by an automobile
complaint
accident in another portion of town. During the ensuing
that com-
black-out, his waitresses encountered difficulties with
plement of
the patrons, and with one man in particular who they
P.D. for
requested to leave the premises and he did not do so.
night shift
Upon calling the Police Department for assistance, the
is not
waitresses found that all available Police Officers were
sufficient
needed at the site of the accident. Mr. Beeson, himself,
had to be called out to assist at his place of business
and the Police arrived awhile later. He complained that
a complement of nine men on the night shift was not
sufficient to properly give protection to the City.
The Police Chief informed Council that the complement of
nine men is normal and generally there is no problem.
If a matter of serious nature arose, there is an agree-
ment with other cities for aid as needed.
No action taken by Council.
The Mayor requested that plaques be prepared for Auth. prep.
Mr. George A. Molina, Mr. Ira R. Calvert, and Mr. Edward A. of 3 plaques
Cooney, commending them for their service to the City. & 3 Res. of
Commendation
The Acting City Administrator was requested to notify for Mr.Molina
the recipients when to appear for presentation of the Mr. Calvert &
commendations. Mr. Cooney
Councilman Clark personally commended City Clerk Klarr Commendation
for the manner in which the recent recount of the ballots on Recount
for the Municipal Election of 4/14/70 was conducted. He procedure, re:
felt that the situation was extremely tense and that it Municipal
had been handled in as fair a manner as possible. He Election
further.commended the members of the Recount Board and 4/14/70
expressed his appreciation for the assistance rendered
by Colin Lennard, attorney present for the City, and
Mr. Albert Sniderman, representative of the Los Angeles
County Registrar of Voters, who were present both days of
the recount.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res -#5724
ment of warrants by the City. Bills &
Reqs.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 4, 1970 Page 13
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5724.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:58 p.m.
Next Ordinance # 992
Next Resolution # 5725
Adjourn