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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 18, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Donald D. Frasier of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, Acting City Admin- istrator Sandwick, Director of Utilities Marron, Police Captain Lara, Fire Chief Torrance, Associate Planning Director Fitz- simmons, Acting City Engineer Wells, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of 9/2/69 meeting and adjourned meeting of 4/21/70 were approved as submitted. Councilman Snyder presented an award to Frank Pollock, Water Foreman, for 10 years service with the City. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 1970, for the construction of the widening of First Street Bridge at Little Dalton Channel (including street approach work - Project 477. Present at bid opening were Acting City Administrator Sandwick, Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting Director Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr. he City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication f the Notice Inviting Bids, published on May 3 and 10, 970, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Twelve bids were received, as follows: Contractor G. B. Cooke K. E. C. Co. Crowell & Larson Rex W. Murphy, Inc. Wilton Construction Co, -Inc. Charles R. H. Pierson Milton Gerstenberger F.W.Richter Construction,Inc Aman Bros. Mallory Construction, Inc. Laird Construction Co. Ukropina-Marge Total Amount of Bid $116,543.00 120,188.70 129,264.30 134,720.4o 135,96o.16 136,017.78 138,735.6o 141,221.00 156,847.90 157,8o8.go 16o,625.8o 178,803.6o (.Engineer's estimate, $102,000.00) 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl. Min. 9/2/6Q &4/21/70 Serv. Award, Fr. Pollock, Water Fore. Bid Award re: constr. widening of 1st St.Bridge, Proj. 477 (G.B. Cooke) The Acting City Engineer submitted a recommendation from he Public Works Department that the bid of G. B. Cooke be ccepted. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award the bid to G. B. Cooke, low bidder ($116,543), and to return bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 The City Clerk also announced that bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 1970, for the reconstruction of Lark Ellen Avenue from Little Dalton Wash to Arrow Highway - Project 473. Present at bid opening were Acting City Administrator Sand- wick, Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting Director Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr. 'The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on May 3 and 10, 1970, in The Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Five bids k -,were received, as follows: Contractor Amount of Bid D & W. Paving, Inc. $16,753.20 Crowell & Larson 16,755.42 Aman Bros. 17,293.02 Griffith Company 19,394.52 Laird Construction Co. 19,592.02 (Engineer's estimate, $14,773.00) Page 2 The Acting City Engineer submitted a recommendation from the Public Works Department that the bid of D. & W. Paving, Inc. be accepted. Bid Award for reconstr. Lark Ellen Ave. fr. L.D. Wash to Arrow Hy.-Proj. 473 (D&W Paving) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that the bid be awarded to D. & W. Paving, Inc., low bidder ($16,753.20), and to return bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. 'The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub. Hrg. Hearing with regard to the Weed Abatement Program, the re: Weed hearing was declared open by the Mayor. No newspaper Abatement publication of a legal notice being required for this hearing, the City Clerk presented an affidavit, signet' by the Acting City Engineer which stated that as of May 15, 1970, all lots listed in Resolution No. 5721 were posted in the prescribed manner. Walter Korba, 120 So. Virginia Avenue, appeared before Council in protest, stating that his property did not need clearing, but the property next to his needed weeds removed. The Acting City Engineer agreed to check into this matter, since it may be possible the wrong property was posted, and a report will be made to Council, as requested. There being no written communications received and no one else in the audience wishing to be heard in regard to this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department be instructed to proceed with the Weed Abatement Program. As requested by Council, Mr. Jerry Coker, 1026 Wanamaker Jerry Coker, Drive, Covina, City representative to San Gabriel Valley City's rep. Hot -Line Committee, appeared before Council and gave a to S.G.V. verbal report regarding the activities and function of the Hot -Line Com. Lot -Line Committee which is intended to serve as a crisis prevention and "listening" program, and receives from (Cont.$50/mo. 550 to 2,000 calls per week, with an average of over 800. support) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 3 It was his feeling that this program is important to the community and, therefore, asked that Council continue its support on a permanent basis and, if possible, increase the financial support and provide some service or "in kind" con- tributions. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark to continue $50 per month support for Hot - Line program. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: 'AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None Plans and specifications for a Booster Station Building Apprvl.Plans at Vernon Avenue and Eleventh Street (Project 486), with a & Specs. for request for approval and authorization for bid call were Booster Sta. again submitted to Council, having been tabled from the Bldg. & bid 4/20/70 meeting. call auth. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to lift from the table. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Department to approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The letter from Betty J. Huhn, with suggestions for improv- Ltr. fr. Betty ing presentations made to Council for the benefit of the J. Huhn re: audience present, was again presented to Council, having impr. present been tabled from the 4/20/70 meeting, made to Cncl. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio (Cncl. tables and unanimously carried to lift from the table. t- be moved experimentally) A report was submitted by Acting City Engineer Wells and Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, involving a plan for two Council tables, separated by approximately six feet wherein a presentation area could be made so that. both Council and the audience could see any presentations. Council questioned the advisability of a divided table situation, and discussion ensued as to other possibilities. It was suggested that experimentation may be done with regard to the arrangements of the Council tebles in future meetings. It was also expressed in the report that there will need to be a change and improvement in the public address system. A suggestion was made that the acoustics of the Auditorium may be improved by lowering the ceiling somewhat. It was also suggested that a Council Chamber constructed for this specific use be included in future building programs of the City. fter discussion, it was moved by Councilman Clark, seconded Councilman.Snyder and unanimously carried to have the uncil tables moved experimentally in future Council meeting r better acoustics and means of presentation. The matter of new appointments by the Mayor to Department New appts. Committees and Ex -officio Members to Commissions was con- to Dept. sidered, having been continued from the 5/4/70 meeting. Committees, etc. The Mayor submitted the following list of new assignments: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman Rubio, Chairman Councilman Snyder AZUSA AUDITORIUM POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 4 LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT I PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION LIBRARY BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS, L. A. COUNTY DIV. OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE E.S.G.V. PLANNING COMMITTEE PERSONNEL BOARD COMMITTEE Councilman Decker, Chairman Councilman Rubio Councilman Clark, Chairman Mayor Solem Councilman Snyder, Chairman Councilman Decker Councilman Clark, Chairman Councilman Rubio Councilman Snyder, Chairman Councilman Decker Councilman Clark, Chairman Councilman Rubio Councilman Decker, Director Councilman Rubio, Alternate Mayor Solem, Chairman Councilman Decker, Co -Chairman Councilman Snyder, Director Mayor Solem, Alternate Director Councilman Snyder, Chairman Councilman Decker SAN GAB. VALLEY MUN. Councilman Clark, Liaison Officer to WATER DISTRICT represent City Mayor Solem, Alternate IMoved by Councilman Snyder, seconded hY Councilman Decker and unani- mously carried to accept the appointments made by the Mayor. A Resolution was presented, appointing Councilman Rubio as Res. #5725 Alternate Director of the Los Angeles County Division of apptg. the League of California Cities. Counc.Decker as Dir. & Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Counc Rubio as Alternate A RESCLUTLON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to Co.Div., CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN WILLARD R. DECKER AS LCC DIERCTOR AND COUNCILMAN FERNANDO A. RUBIO AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman lark that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was 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 5725 A Resolution was presented reappointing Mrs. Virginia Res. x}5726 Memmesheimer to the Board of Library Trustees for the term reapptg. Mrs. expiring 6/30/73. V.Memmesheimer to Lib.Bd. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: (term expiring 6/30/73) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPrIOINTING MRS. VIRGINIA MEMMESHEIMER TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman n11bio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Mo,,ed by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was 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 5726 The City Clerk requested authorization to sign a Release C.Clk. auth. of all claims against Earl R. and Marjean Beyeler re: to sign re- settlement of accident with Police vehicle and radar equip- lease of clms. ment, on 4/14/70, whereupon the City will receive $1,232.96. vs. E.R.& M. Beyeler re: Moved by Councilmen Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and acc. with Pol. unanimously carried to grant the request, and direct that a vehicle, etc. letter be sent to Beyelers' insurance company, with the stip- ulation that the Release is not effective until the money is received by the City. A request was receiied from Glendora Elks Lodge #2038 for Req. grntd. permission to hold a parade beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Flag to Glendora Day, 6/14/70, ending at City Hall, with ceremonies on City Elks Lodge re: Hall steps. parade & cerem- onies @City Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and Hall, 6/14/70 unanimously carried to grant the request, subject to Police Department regulations. A request was received from Sierra Screw Products for a six- Sierra Screw months extension on the Conditional Use Permit granted to Prod.granted 'them by Planning Commission Resolution #{5660, adopted 6 -mos ext. on 12/15/69 (Case C-92), on property located at 1000 West CUP (Case C-92 Sierra Madre Avenue. on property at 1000W.Sierra The Associate Planning Director explained to Council that Madre Ave. Sierra Screw Products intended to initially construct an electric foundry and postpone other construction. However, they have now decided to construct a warehouse at the same time as the foundry. This is a matter of simply accelerating their building schedule, and still is within the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and according to the approved plot plan. They have been experiencing some difficulty in completing their plans for the warehouse, which has delayed them in the beginning of construction. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to grant the request for 6 -months ex- tension. An invitation was received from San Gabriel Valley Municipal SGVMWD Bd. Water District for Council members to attend the Board Mt., 6/10/70 meeting on 6/10/70, at 3:30 p.m., in Alhambra. @3:30p.m. in Alhambra (req. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to re- time chng. to quest that the Board change its meeting time from 3:30 p.m. 8 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in order for all Councilmen to attend. Councilman Clark volunteered to contact the Board and make the arrangements. No action taken Sy Council. An announcement was received from the Foothill Freeway Auth.attend Association of its annual associated dinner on Friday, of Cncl. & 6/5/70, at the Regina Winery Restaurant in Etiwanda, at Dept. Hds. @ 6:30 p.m., at $6.00 each. Foothill Fry. Assn. dinner, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Synder 6/5/70, @$6 and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance each AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 of Council members and Department Heads, with reservations to be made by the City Clerk. An invitation was received to attend the 12th Annual Town Affilitation Convention at San Diego, August 26 thru 29, 1970, with registration at $35 each. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to con- tinue this item to the 8/3/70 meeting. 'A communication was received from the California State Chamber of Commerce, urging adoption of a Resolution oppos- ing amendments to Article XXVI of the California State Con- stitution, which would divert gasoline tax funds to other than highway purposes. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to file the communication. The City Clerk presented a communication from the Economic and Youth Opportunities Agency of Greater Los Angeles regard- ing a program for funding of housing and community develop- ments. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file the communication. The City Clerk presented the Quarterly Report of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to file. Town Affil. Conv. in San Dieo, 8/26- 29 freg• $35 each) tabled to 8/3/70 Req. by State C.ofC. for Res. oppos.amend. Art. XXVI of St.Const. re: gas tax funds Ltr. fr.Econ. & Youth Oppor. Agcy.re: fund- ing of Housing & Community Develop. Quarterly Report of Ch. of Commerce Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Poss. use of and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the Chamber P.W. bldg.for of Commerce, with an invitation to look over the Public Works Chamber Offices Building for its possible use for new Chamber offices, and to contact the Acting City Administrator. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice a Person -to -Person transfer of On -Sale Beer -Food License of p -to -p from D. A. Beeson to H. S. Bhatia, P. S. Grewal, J. C. trans. of On- Mizerski, B. A. Parvin, and W. J. Piurek, for premises at Sale Beer -food 1044 W. Gladstone Street, known as "Egee's". Lic.fr. D.A. Beeson (Egee's Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder 1044 W.Glad- and unanimously carried to file. stone St.) A memo was received from the City Clerk, requesting action Cncl. to meet by Council to determine the next meeting date, due to holidays on 6/1/70 on June 1st and 2nd. The scheduled date for the next Council meeting falls on June 1st, which is a holiday in observance of Memorial Day, and the next "business" day, June 2nd, is also a holiday because of the Primary Election. However, June 3rd is the scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Snyder seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that Council meet on Monday, June 1, 1970, which is the scheduled meeting date. A recommendation was received from the City Clerk that Mrs. Mrs. D. Bruce Dorothy Bruce be made Acting Senior Account Clerk, effec- as Actg. Sr. tive Monday, 5/11/70, until Mrs. Addie Johns, Senior Account Acct. Clk.effec Clerk, returns to her duties after her absence as a result 5/11/70, until of a second major operation. Mrs. Johns returns Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant recommendation. AZUSA AUDITORIUM- AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 7 A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board Pers. Bd. to amend Section 86, paragraph 1, of the Rules and Regula- recom. re: tions, which would allow an employee to accrue his right to accum. of salary adjustments, sick leave, vacation pay, and seniority, Sick Leave/ while he is required to be absent from his position by Vacation reason of injury or disease for which he is entitled to re- while on ceive Workmen's Compensation. This would conform with the Indus. Inj. Government Code. Leave(Accepted) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Res- olution. A further recommendation was received from the Personnel Pers.Bd.as Board that the Board shall serve, guided by Council, in the agent & Actg. capacity of agent to "Meet and Confer", with the Acting C.Adm. as ad - City Administrator as an advisory member. visory member for purp. of Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder "Meet and Con - and unanimously carried to designate the Acting City fer" (accepted) Administrator as an advisory member nf the "Meet and Confer" agent, which shall be the Personnel Board. Council concurred with Councilman Rubio's suggestion to Suggest mtg. meet with the Personnel Board to discuss groundwork in with P.B. if order to avoid any misunderstandings, if agreeable to agreeable Personnel Board. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises recommending the appro­a7 of step raises and/or permanent and/or Perm. status for the following employees: Status Name Effective tames Clark Police Sgt. to Step 5 6/11/70 Edward Cooney Accounting Dir. Perm.Status (Step 4) 6/16/70 Carl W. Elkins Chief of Police to Step 5 6/4/70 Angelo Evangelista Pk.Maint.Leadman to Step 4 6/5/70 William Franklin Fire Captain to Step 4 6/20/70 Frank Halstead Pk.Maint.Leadman Perm.Status(Step 2� 6/16,70 Richard McOmber Police Officer Perm.Status(Step 2 6/13/70 Theodore Stipe,Jr. Appren.Lineman to Step 3 6/3/70 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res. 852 #852, commended George Molina for his dedication to the City commend Geo. during his tenure on the Planning Commission. Molina, former P.C.member No action by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. 853 Resolution #853, initiated proceedings for annexation of init.proceed. County areas on the north side of the City up to Glendora to annex NS of Ridge, and between the Dairy and the northerly prolongation City to Glendora f Citrus Avenue. Ridge,& bet. Dairy& No. pro - o action by Council. longation of Citrus Ave. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, R.C.Res. #854 by Resolution #854, opposed the granting of a Variance by opposing grtg. the County to permit construction of an automobile service Var. by County station on the west side of Citrus Avenue, just south of the (Zone Excep. Foothill Freeway (Regional Planning Commission public hear- Case #9484-1) ing on 5/21/70 - Zone Exception Case #9484-(1). AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 8 A memo was also received from the Planning Commission, ex- plaining why it felt that a service station at this particular location would be detrimental to the surrounding residential area. The Associate Planning Director addressed Council, stating the Planning Commission directed him to appear before the Regional Planning Commission on 5/P1/70, to give testimony 'and to submit Planning Commission Resolution #854. He offered to forward any opposition by Council to the Regional Planning Commission at its hearing. Mayor Solem suggested that Acting City Administrator Sand- wick also attend the hearing to represent the City. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and Cncl. opposed unanimously carried to go on record as opposing the grantin grtg.Var.by of the Variance by the County (Zone Exception Case #9484-(l�, County, with in County territory contJull—­ to the City, with a letter ex- ltr.to Supv. pressing this opposition to be sent to Supervisor Bonelli Bonelli & and the Regional Planning Commission. Reg.Pl.Comm. A memo was received from the Planning Commission, recom- P.C. recom mending approval of the alignment of Beatty Canyon Storm appvl.align- Drain,-south side of Sierra Madre Avenue, from Todd Avenue ment Beatty to the San Gabriel River. Canyon Storm Drain Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the alignment of the Storm Drain Right of Way. A further memo was r-ceived from the Planning Commission, P.C. recom. recommending the vacation of a Utility Easement on property vacation of t 760 No. Georgia Ave., granted to the City by Butz Engineer- Util.Ease., ng Company for the placement of a power pole and overhead 760 N.Georgia ires to serve the building, on the front of the property, Ave. (Butz with electricity, which building has been replaced and the Engineering) easement is no longer needed by the Light and Water Department. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents, setting the date for the public hearing with posting of property. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas. showing a balance of $1,107,594.35 as of April 30, 1970. Fin. State. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to file the Statement. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adop- Ord.#992 tion, amending Section 2528 of the Municipal Code to compen- amend.Sec. sate each member of the Personnel Board for his services at 2528 of MC the sum of $15 for each regular, special or adjourned meet- re: comp. ing of the Board attended by him during the month, but not for Pers.Bd. to exceed the sum of $30 in any one month. members councilman Decker offered for adoption the OrdJnance ntitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND- ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 9 Moved by r~ ~^,i ma~ Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 992 'The City Attorney reported verbally that, t-) respond to C.Atty's. rept. the action taken last meeting the District Attorney's re: decision Office will appeal the decision of Judge Makin re: City's of Judge Martin nude entertainment Orlinance and cases dealing with State on Entertain. obscenity laws. No action by Council. Ord., etc. The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com- Monthly missions were presented by the Acting City Administrator. Reports Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to file. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Arthur Resig. Pol. Purkheiser, Police Officer, effective May 14, 1970. Officer A. Officer Purkheiser has decided to move from this area Purkheiser, and has accepted an appointment with the Santa Barbara effective County Sheriff's Office. 5/14/70 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Resig. Pol. Reserve Officer Robert B. Wingate, effective 5/9/70, Res. Officer having been accepted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's R. Wingate, Department for the position of Deputy Sheriff. effective 5/9/70 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A report was received from the Director of Utilities, Proposed proposing an increase in the special golf course water incr. in spec. rate from $.0472 per 100 cubic feet to $.0519/hcf golf course ($22.61 per acre foot), which represents an increase of water rate of approximately 10%. This is in accordance with the Agreement to sell water to the golf course, dated 3/2/64. Atty.to prep. Resolution A copy of a letter to the Azusa Green n•iblic Golf Course was also submitted, informing them of the change in rate. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution setting new water rate for the golf course. A request was received from the Director of Utilities for Req.r-, Dir. permission to accept appointment to the Legislative Com- Util. to mittee of American Water Works Association, with such time accept appt. and expenses as required. It is anticipated that there to Leg.Com. will be approximately 3 or 4 meetings in Sacramento, of Am.W.Wks. ' while the Legislature is in session. Assn.,with time & exp. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder (tabled to and unanimously carried to table this item to 6/1/70. The Acting City Administrator submitted two estimates Estim.from from each of the five City employees claiming damage to 5 Employees their vehicles from paint overspray from City Yard area re: claims on May 1, 1970. for damage fr. paint over - Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark spray on 5/1/70 and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of (denied & the Acting City Administrator to deny the claims and refer ref.toIns. them to the City's insurance carrier. Carrier) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY l8, 1970 Page 10 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and Req. rept. unanimously carried to request a report from the insurance from Ins. company as to the outcome and disposition of these claims, Co. on these with the report to be sent to the Acting City Administrator. claims The Acting City Administrator submitted his memo re: quo- tations requested for furnishing and emptying of metal trash containers on City prope•'`y. Specifications were sent to Weh^ter Refuse Disposal, X -L Rubbish Service, Inc., Modern Seivice Company, and Western Disposal Company. However, only Western Disposal Company submitted a quo- tation for total cost for a one-year period of $1,950. A recommendation was made in the memo that Council auth- orize the Administrator's Office to have a purchase order issued to Western Disposal Company for the locathns and prices as contained within their proposal for one-year period. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to table this item to 6/1/70 meeting. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to continue service with Western Disposal until the matter has been settled. A request was received from the Acting City Administrator and Accounting Director for permission to attend a con- ference on "Federal Funding to Local Governments", to be held on June 4th and 5th, 1970, at the Airport -Marina Hotel in Los Angeles, with reimbursement of expenses not to exceed $50 each. 'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A memo was received from the Acting City Engineer, recom- mending acceptance of plans and authorization for bid call for the construction of traffic signals and raised median islands at the intersection of Gladstone Street and Cerritos Avenue (Project 491). The raised median islands will be constructed for the purpose of creating left -turn lanes to provide a needed sancturary for left - turn movements. The left signal modification will pro- vide for separate phasing of left -turn movements as well as an upgrading of intersection lighting and pedestrian crossing movements. The present contract does not include landscaping of these median islands; for reasons of econ- omy, a separate landscaping contract will be let or poss- ibly the work will be done by City forces. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to accept the plans and proceed with bid call. The Acting City Administrator presented the proposed bud- get for the fiscal year 1970-71, and suggested that Council meet initially with all the Department Heads to present what questions they may have at that time. It was felt by Council that they would like to have their first meet- ing without Department Heads present, to survey the budget as a whole and deal with those non -departmental items which do not require Department Head explanations. Tuesday, 5/26/70, was suggested as the first meeting for the budget review. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive for study the proposed budget for 1970-71. Quot. re: furn.&emrtng. trash con..ain- ers on Cty.prop. frm.Western Disposal (tabld. to 6/1/70) A.C.Adm. & Acctg.Dir.to attend coni. on "Fed.Fund.. to LocalGovts." L.A., 6/4&5, with reimb.of not more than $50 each Accept.plans & auth. bid call for constr.traffic signals & intersection impr. a` Glad- stone St. & Cerritos Ave. Pres. of 1970-71 prop. budget AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 11 The Mayor reported that Councilman Decker wished to with- Cncl.Snyder draw as a member of the Capital Improvements Committee, to replace He appointed Councilman Snyder to replace Councilman Cncl.Decker Decker. on Cap.Impr. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Com.;mtg.date The Acting City Administrator was directed to set a to be set by meeting date for the Committee tha` they may begin to A.C.Adm.,& review the capital requests from the various Departments. act as advisor The Acting City Administrator is to act in an advisory & Dis.Bd.dinner with this Committee and keep Council informed mtg.,5/20/70, 'capacity of its activities. Also, the Committee is to make report and unanimously carried to to the Planning Commission. No action by Council. City Clerk A memo was received from the Acting City Engineer, recom- Confirm prom. mending confirmation of the promotional appointment of appt.Robt. Robert Montgomery, presently Senior Engineering Aide, Montgomery to to Civil Engineering Assistant, at Step 3 of Range 31, Civ.Engr.Asst. effective 5/24/70. effec.5/24/70 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the promotional appointment. Notice was given of Area "D" Civil Defense and Disaster Area "D"C.D. Board dinner meeting on Wednesday, 5/20/70, at 7:30 p.m., & Dis.Bd.dinner Castaway Restaurant in Pomona, at $5.00 each with recom- mtg.,5/20/70, mendation by the Acting City administrator to authorize and unanimously carried to attendance by Councilmen, Civil Defense Director Sandwick, City Clerk Assistant Civil Defense Director Gilbertson, and Nick Zichichi, Radiological Officer. with a copy Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. The Acting City Administrator reported on the following Report on substandard structures: subst. struc- ures:334 E. (a) 334 E. 4th Street - owner has obtained build- 4th St. & ing permit and is working to correct the build- 302 N. Az.Ave. ing. (b) 302 N. Azusa Avenue - abatement proceedings have been reinstated. No action by Council. The Mayor suggested that a Resolution be prepared in Res. req. memory of George Adams, Light and Water Department em- in mem.of ployee, who died recently. Geo.Adams, L&W employee Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to instruct the City Clerk to prepare such a Resolution, with a copy to be sent to Mrs. Adams. Councilman Rubio requested that copies of Resolution Copies of #5722, indicating City's intention to increase property Res. #5122 'tax to compensate for any State Tax imposed upon City's sent to Ways municipally owned electric utilities, be sent to all & Means Com. members of the Ways and Means Committee. Council con- members curred with the request. Councilman Rubio reminded Council of Golden Days Celebra- G.D.Cele. tion meeting, to be held 5/20/70 at the Recreation Center mtg., 5/20, in Memorial Park at 8:00 p.m. 8 p.m.,Rec. Center The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5727, payment of warrants by the City. Bills&Reqs. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 12 Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Reso,ution 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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and ad- opted by the following vote of Council: 'AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5727. Councilman Decker requested that Council meet in Executive Recess to Session to discuss filling the position of City Administrator.to Exec. Session re: Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder C.Adm. and unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session. position (time: 10:38 p.m.) (10:38 p.m.) Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 12:05 a.m. The Mayor stated that an appointment would be made to fill the position of City Administrator, effective 7/1/70. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimousl�r carried to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, May 26, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., in the Azusa Aud- itorium. , Time of Adjournment: 12:07 a.m. City Clerk Next Res. #5728 Next Ord. x{993 Cncl.reconv. 12:05 a.m. Appt.as C. Adm. effect. 7/1/70 Adjourn to 5/26/70 @ 8 p.m., in Aud.