HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 18, 1970 - CC (2)AZUSA-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
Brid a 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
$116,54.00
120,189.70
129,264.30
134,720.40
135,960.16
136,017.78
138,735.60
141,221.00'
156,847.90
157,808.90
160,625.80
178,803.60.
(Engineer's estimate, $102,000.00)
7:30 p.m.
Call to
Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl. Min.
9/2/64 &4/21/70
Serv. Award,
Fr. Pollock,
Water Fore.
Bid Award
re: constr.
widening of
Ist 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 181 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�%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)
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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. -Prof. 473
(D&W Paving)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by ro17 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.
tearing
he hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub. Hrg.
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, signed 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 maybe 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.
oved 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.
hot -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 bCouncilman Snyder, seconded
by Councilman Clark to continue 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. to 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 tables 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.
,After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Clark, seconded
by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to have the
Council tables moved experimentally in future Council meeting
for 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 AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970 Page 4
POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Decker, Chairman
Councilman Rubio
FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Clark, Chairman
Mayor Solem
LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Snyder, Chairman
Councilman Decker
I
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Clark, Chairman
Councilman Rubio
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 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
'Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by 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 RESCLUTCON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to Co.Div.,
CALIFOhNlA, 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 Clark
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 numbere&,Resolution 5725
A Resolution was presented reappointing Mrs. Virginia Res. #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
REAPnOINTING 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 p11bio and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived
Mored 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
Glendora Elks Lodge #2038
NOES: Councilmen: None
Req. grntd.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5726
beginning at 2:00 p.m. on
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.
Sierra Screw Products intended to initially construct an
Beyeler re:
Moved by Councilmen Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
ace. with Pol.
unanimously -carried to grant the request', and direct that a
vehicle, etc.
letter be sent to Beyelers' insurance company, with the stip-
by Councilman Decker and
ulation that the Release is not effective until the money is
unanimously carried to grant
received by the City.
Police
A request was receixed 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.
Madre Ave.
Sierra Screw Products intended to initially construct an
parade & cerem-
electric foundry and postpone other construction. However,
they have now decided to construct a warehouse at the same
onies @City
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded
by Councilman Decker and
Hall, 6/14/70
unanimously carried to grant
the request, subject to
Police
plot plan. They have been experiencing some difficulty in
Department regulations.
completing their plans for the warehouse, which has delayed
them in the beginning of construction. '
A request was received from Sierra Screw Products for a six-
Sierra Screw
months extension on the Conditional Use Permit granted to
Prod.granted
by Planning Commission Resolution #5660, adopted
6 -mos ext. on
'them
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 oy 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 Page 6
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 Town Affil.
Affilitation Convention at San Diego, August 26 thru 29, Conv. in San
1970, with registration at $35 each. Dieo, 8/26-
29 freg• $35
After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to con- each) tabled to
tinue this item to the 8/3/70 meeting. 8/3/70
'A communication was received from the California State Req, by State
Chamber of Commerce, urging adoption of a Resolution oppos- C.ofC. for Res.
ing amendments to Article XXVI of the California State Con- oppos.amend.
stitution, which would divert gasoline tax funds to other Art. XXVI of
than highway purposes. St.Const, re:
gas tax funds
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.
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. Breson 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 a4 "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 mayor 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
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
to amend Section 86, paragraph 1, of the Rules and Regula-
tions, which would allow an employee to accrue his right to
salary adjustments, sick leave, vacation pay, and seniority,
while he is required to be absent from his position by
reason of injury or disease for which he is entitled to re-
ceive Workmen's Compensation. This would conform with the
Government Code.
,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
Board that the Board shall serve, guided by Council, in the
capacity of agent to "Meet and Confer", with the Acting
City Administrator as an advisory member.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to designate the Acting City
Administrator as an advisory member r)f the "Meet and Confer"
agent, which shall be the Personnel Board.
Council concurred with Councilman Rubio's suggestion to
meet with the Personnel Board to discuss groundwork in
order to avoid any misunderstandings, if agreeable to
Personnel Board.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name
tames Clark
Edward Cooney
Carl W. Elkins
Angelo Evangelista
William Franklin
Frank Halstead
Richard McOmber
Theodore Stipe,Jr.
Police Sgt.
Accounting Dir.
Chief of Police
Pk.Maint.Leadman
Fire Captain
Pk.Maint.Leadman
Police Officer
Appren.Lineman
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Pers. Bd.
recom. re:
accum. of
Sick Leave/
Vacation
while on
Indus. Inj.
Leave(Accepted)
Pers.Bd.as
agent & Actg.
C.Adm. as ad-
visory member
for purp, of
"Meet and Con-
fer" (accepted)
Suggest mtg.
with P.B. if
agreeable
Step Raises
and/or Perm.
Status
Effective
to Step 5
Perm.Status (Step 4),
to Step 5
to Step 4
to Step 4
Perm.Status(Step 2)
Perm. Status(( Step 2
to Step 3
Moved by Councilman Clar4y seconded by Councilman Snyder and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
#852, commended George Molina for his dedication to the City
during his tenure on the Planning Commission.
No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution #853, initiated proceedings for annexation of
County areas on the north side of the City up to Glendora
Ridge, and between the Dairy and the northerly prolongation
�f Citrus Avenue.
Io action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution #854, opposed the granting of a Variance by
the County to permit construction of an automobile service
station on the west side of Citrus Avenue, just south of the
Foothill Freeway (Regional Planning Commission public hear-
ing on 5/21/70 - Zone Exception Case #9484-(1).
6/11/70
6/16/70
6/4/70
6/5/70
6/20/70
6/16.7o
6/13/70
6/3/70
P.C.Res. 852
commend Geo.
Molina, former
P.C.member
P.C.Res. 853
init.proceed.
to annex NS of
City to Glendora
Ridge,& bet.
Dairy& No. pro-
longation of
Citrus Ave.
R.C.Res. #854
opposing grtg.
Var. by County
(Zone Excep.
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 5/21/70, 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-(1l, County, with
in County territory contJm1> • 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
t760 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
ouncilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance
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
unanimously carried
waived.
Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
by roll call that further reading be
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970
Moved by r^ ^^+oma^ Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council.
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and numbered Ordinance 992
'The City Attorney reported verbally that, ti respond to C.Atty's. rept.
the action taken last meeting the District Attorney's re: decision
Office will appeal the decision of Judge Maiuin 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 �,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.t• Air.
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 18, 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-
Quot. re:
tations requested for furnishing and emptying of metal
furn.R;emrtnS.
trash containers on City prope•':y. Specifications were
trash con,.ain-
sent to Wehster Refuse Disposal, X -L Rubbish Service, Inc.,
ers on Cty.prop.
Modern Service Company, and Western Disposal Company.
frm.Western
However, only Western Disposal Company submitted a quo-
Disposal
tation for total cost for a one-year period of $1,950.
(tabld. to
turn movements. The left signal modification will pro-
6/1/70)
A recommendation was made in the memo that Council auth-
Cerritos Ave.
orize the Administrator's Office to have a purchase order
issued to Western Disposal Company for the locations 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 A.C.Adm. &
and Accounting Director for permission to attend a con- Acctg.Dir.to
ference on "Federal Funding to Local Governments", to be attend conf.
held on June 4th and 5th, 1970, at the Airport -Marina on "Fed.Fund.
Hotel in Los Angeles, with reimbursement of expenses not to LocalGovts."
to exceed $50 each. L.A., 6/4&5,
with reimb.of
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker not more than
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the $50 each
request.
A memo was received from the Acting City Engineer, recom-
Accept.plans
mending acceptance of plans and authorization for bid
& auth, bid
call for the construction of traffic signals and raised
call for
median islands at the intersection of Gladstone Street
constr.traffic
and Cerritos Avenue (Project 491). The raised median
signals &
islands will be constructed for the purpose of creating
intersection
left -turn lanes to provide a needed sancturary for left-
impr. at. Glad -
turn movements. The left signal modification will pro-
stone St. &
vide for separate phasing of left -turn movements as well
Cerritos Ave.
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.
Pres. of
1970-71 prop.
budget
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 18, 1970
The Mayor reported that Councilman Decker wished to with-
draw as a member of the Capital Improvements Committee.
He appointed Councilman Snyder to replace Councilman
Decker.
The Acting City Administrator was directed to set a
meeting date for the Committee ths" they may begin to
review the capital requests from the various Departments.
The Acting City Administrator is to act in an advisory
'capacity with this Committee and keep Council informed
of its activities. Also, the Committee is to make report
to the Planning Commission. No action by Council.
Page 11
Cncl.Snyder
to replace
Cncl.Decker
on Cap.Impr.
Com.;mtg.date
to be set by
A.C.Adm.,&
act as advisor
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
attendance by Councilmen, Civil Defense Director Sandwick,
Assistant Civil Defense Director Gilbertson, and Nick
Zichichi, Radiological Officer.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, Peonnded 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
plo yes, 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. #5722
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 AZU°A 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 or 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 Cncl.reconv.
order at 12:05 a.m. 12:05 a.m.
The Mayor stated that an appointment would be made to Appt.as C.
fill the position of City Administrator, effective Adm. effect.
7/1/70. 7/1/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn to
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to 5/26/70
Tuesday, May 26, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., in the Azusa Aud- 8 p.m., in
itorium. Aud.
Time of Adjournment: 12:07 a.m.
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