HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 7, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 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 Dr. Frank Mason of First Baptist Invocation
Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Sandwick, Electric Utility Superintendent
Gerharz, Police Captain Lara, Fire Chief
Torrance, Associate Planning Director Fitz-
simmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City
Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the regular meetings of 1/19/70 and 6/15/70, Approval of
and adjourned meetings of 6/10/70, 6/17/70, 6/20/70, 6/24/70, Minutes
and 6/29/70, were approved as submitted.
Counc?lman Clark presented an award to Police Captain Lara Serv. Award
for 15 years service with the City. Pol.Capt.
Lara
The service award for Police Officer Donald Brewton, for Serv. Award
5 years service with the City, will be presented at the Pol.Officer
7/20/70 meeting, as Officer Brewton was unable to be Brewton
present at this meeting. (cont -to 7/20
meeting)
Mayor Solem presented a plaque and Resolution of Commend- Pres.of Plaque
tion (Resolution No. 5729) to former Council Member Ira & Res.of Comm.
R. Calvert, who expressed his appreciation. to form.Counc.
Calvert
Awards were presented by Susan Russo of the March of Dimes Pres. Awards
to the following: to Mayor Solem for his leadership as fr.March of
Chairman of the March of Dimes for 1970; to Fire Chief Dimes to
Torrance on behalf of the Fire Department, for many years Mayor, Fire
of service to the March of Dimes; and to James Arkison for Chief & James
newspaper coverage of the March of Dimes campaign. Arkison
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bid Award re:
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, mod.&remod.
1970, for the modification and remodeling of the existing Pol. Sta. to
Police Station to Public Works, Planning, Building, and P.W.,Planning,
Engineering Facility (Project #487). Present at bid open- Bldg.,&Engr.
ing were Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting Director Fac. - Proj.
Cooney, Civil Engineering Assistant Diaz, and City Clerk 487 (R.J.
Klarr. Hassett)
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on June 17
and 24, 1970, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
'Six (6),bids were received as follows:
Amount Bid
Robert J. Hassett 0,920
Mayfair_ Construction Co. 48,990
Al R.. Gray 51,700
Diamond Builders 58,000
Motz Contracting Co. 59,900
Willard -Brent Co., Inc. 60,670
(Engineer's estimate was $56,000)
The Acting City Engineer submitted a recommendation that the
bid of Robert J. Hassett, low bidder, be accepted.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snydrr
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the low bid
of Robert J. Hassett, and to return bid securities to the
unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office
Bid Award re:
of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 1970,
constr. Med.
for the construction of Median Islands and Signal Modification
Islands & Sig.
of Gladstone St. at Cerritos Ave. (Project #491). Present
Modif. of
at bid opening were Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting
Cerritos @
Director Cooney, Civil Engineering Assistant Diaz, and City
Gladstone -
Clark Klarr.
Proj. 491
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on June 14
(Steiny & Co.)
and 21, 1970, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Four (4) bids were received as follows:
Amount Bid
Steiny & Co., Inc. 2 ,5 1.75
Smith Electric Supply 30,449.00
C.T. & F., Inc. 31,214.10
RESCO 32,427.30
(Engineer's estimate was $28,993.25)
The Acting City Engineer submitted a recommendation that
the bid of Steiny and Company, Inc., low bidder, be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried by roll call to accept the low bid of Steiny
and Co., Inc., and to return bid securities to the unsuccessful
bidders after contract has been signed.
athe hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure located Subst.Struc.
t 116 W. Foothill Blvd. (Case No. 176 - Ward B. Ihnen), the @116 W.Foot-
hearing was declared open by the Mayor. hill Blvd.
(Case #176 -
The City Clerk read a letter from Leslie, Rubin & Teplin, W.B.Ihnen)
attorneys for the owner in which it was requested that the hrg.
be set over until 7/20770 due to the unexpected absence of (postponed to
one of the partners in the law firm, which prevented them 7/20/70)
from preparing an adequate presentation on behalf of the
owner.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to postpone this hearing to 7/20/70
at 7:30 P.M.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on
hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure located Subst.Struc.
at 723 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 174 - Anthony M. and Julia S. @723 N.Azusa
Ortuno), the hearing was declared open by the Mayor. Ave.(Case No.
174 - A.M. &
The Building Officialfor the City, Charles Terrill, pres- J.S1 Ortuno)
ented the proof of publication of the Notice to Owner of
Defects in Building and of Hearing before City Council to
determine whether the same should be abated, published
/21/70 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. The following
efects were stated in the Notice:
1) Exterior walls of unreinforced masonry with lime
mortar.
2) Building is hazardous due to inability to resist
seismic forces.
3) Broken windows.
4) Openings in north wall causing walls to be non -
fire resistive.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 3
5) Interior non -complying, non-metallic sheathed
wiring.
He further submitted five (5) pictures on two sheets of
paper, whi6h were verified by Anthony M. Ortuno as pictures
of the subject building.
He then presented and read from the report which had been
Iubmitted to Council on 6/1/70. It was noted that this
:port showed the address as 725 N. Azusa Avenue and it
as ascertained that this was a typographical error, the
true address being 723 N. Azusa Avenue.
Mr. Terrill further stated that he had inspected the prop-
erty again as of 7/7/70 and found the premises to be clean
and not dilapidated, but the structural condition remains
the same.
Mr. Anthony M. Ortuno, 346 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed
Council. He expressed objection to having his structure and
its utilities "red-taggedon 1/19/70 and that no action was
taken for seven months. He admitted that the exterior walls
were unreinforced and declared that this could be remedied;
also that the broken window was replaced in April. The
opening in the north wall was a port for an exhaust fan and
could be closed. The non-metallic sheathed wiring was on
work benches and not a part of the structural wiring. He
also declared that the Fire Prevention Officer and the Build-
ing Inspector have inspected this building at least four
times in the past years when business licenses were issued, and
considered the structure safe. He further declared that the
structure had withstood previous earthquakes, and he pointed
out that the places where mortar did not exist between the
Rricks was at the juncture between the original building and
he added section of the building, and this could be easily
emedied.
No written communications having been received regarding
this hearing, and no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
A Resolution was
presented, determining
and declaring that
Res. ,#5754
this structure is
unsafe and a public nuisance and that the
determ.struc.
same should be abated
within ninety (90)
days from the date
unsafe & pub.
of the receipt of
this Resolution by the
legal owner.
nuis. (723 N.
Azusa-Ortbno)
Councilman Rubio
offered the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
nd unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
hat 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
5754
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 4
The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the
public hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure
located at 733 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 175 - Marsh,
Fairchild, Suman, Inc.), the hearing was declared open by
the Mayor.
The Building Official for the City, Charles Terrill,
presented the proof of publication of the Notice to Owner
of Defects in Building and of Hearing before City Council
to determine whether the same should be abated, published
6/24/70 i,n the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. The following
defects were stated in the Notice:
1) Building substandard and dilapidated.
2) Building is hazardous due to inability to resist
seismic forces.
3) East and west walls constructed of unreinforced
masonry with lime mortar.
4) North and south wood stud walls have studs with
splices.
5) Plumbing is unsanitary with non -complying fittings
and improper fittings.
6) Non -complying interior wiring.
7) Non -complying interior gas piping.
He further submitted two (2) pictures on one sheet of paper,
which he verified as pictures of the subject property des-
cribed in the report.
He then presented and read from the report which had been
submitted to Council on 6/1/70.
Mr. Terrill further stated that he had inspected the
property on 6/19/70 and again as of 7/7/70, and found the
structural conditions to be the same in each instance.
Mr. A. L. Suman, 332 Sturtevant Drive, Sierra Madre,
addressed Council, stating that he felt that other stores
in the same building had not been declared unsafe and
that he had not been informed when his utilities were "red -
tagged".
Mr. E. N. Fairchild, 3490 N. Knoll Drive, Hollywood,
addressed Council and stated that he felt Council was pick-
ing on certain three buildings in the downtown area. He
further stated that the building had withstood prior earth-
quakes and had also been inspected for prior business
licenses and had been declared safe.
The City Administrator stated for the record that as a
former City Engineer and Director of Public Works, he had
been aware that the arcade of this building was an extreme
traffic hazard for the west side of the intersection of
Santa Fe and Azusa Avenues. He also ascertained that the
arcade area was basically two buildings, with the arcade
added later and made a structural part of the two buildings.
No written communications having been received regarding
this hearing, and no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Pub.Hrg. on
Subst. Struc.
@733 N.Azusa
(Case #175 -
Marsh,Fairchild
Suman, Inc.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970
A Resolution was presented, determining and declaring
that this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance and
that the same should be abated within ninety (90) days
from the date of the receipt of this Resolution by the
legal owner.
Councilman Decker offered the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME
SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 5755
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for the Public
Hearing on the proposed vacation of a 6 -ft. Utility Ease-
ment on Butz Engineering Corp. property at 760 N. Georgia
Avenue, per Resolution No. 5736, the Mayor declared the
hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub-
lication of Resolution. No. 5736, which set the hearing
date as July 7, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., and which was pub-
�lished on June 14 and 21, 1970, in the Azusa Herald &
Pomotropic. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of
Posting Notices of passage of the Resolution of Intention
to Vacate, by the Acting City Engineer Wells, under
instruction by the Director of Public Works, which stated
that posting was completed on June 10, 1970.
No written communications having been received and no one
in the audience desiring to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of a 6 -ft
easement for utility purposes, on private property at 760
N. Georgia Ave. (Butz Engineering Corp.).
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
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 5756
The City Clerk requested approval of the Library Services
Agreement between the Azusa Public Library and the State
Department of Education, with authorization for the Lib-
rary Board Chairman to execute the same. He further
Page 5
Res. ##5755
determ.struc.
unsafe & pub.
nuisance
(733 N.Azusa -
Marsh,Fairchild
& Suman,Inc.)
Pub.Hrg. on
Vacation of
6 -ft. Util.
Ease. on
Butz Engr.
property (760
N.Georgia Ave
Res. ##5756
ordering
vacation of
6-ft.utility
easement on
Butz Engr.
property
Auth. exec.by
Lib.Chairman
of appvd.Lib.
Serv. Agmt.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970
stated that this is a yearly agreement, similar to those
signed in the past, and the City Attorney has approved the
agreement as to form,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried by roll call that the Chairman of the
Azusa Public Library Board of Trustees be authorized to sign
the approved Library Services Agreement between the Azusa
'Public Library and the State Department of Education.
A request was received from the Accounting Director for
approval of tuition reimbursement of $100 for the following
courses at Woodbury College:
Business Administration Course No. 556, "Corporate
Financial Management" (tuition $125)
Business Administration Course No. 566, "Organization
and Administrative Policy" (tuition $125)
The City Clerk recommended the approval of the maximum of
$100 allowed by Personnel Rules & Regulations, and -stated
that these courses have been very helpful to the Accounting
Director in his work.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request
for reimbursement of $100 tuition upon successful completion
of the courses.
The City Clerk requested Council authorization for attendance
at the League of California Annual Conference to be held at
San Diego, October 25-28, 1970, with advanced registration
tf $20 each.
oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
attendance at the Conference of the League of California
Cities in San Diego, with advanced registration, for all
Councilmen and Department Heads.
Notice was received of future meetings of California Water
Resources Association, to be held 7/9/70 at the Los Angeles
Airport, and August 13-14, 1970, at San Diego.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from the City of Signal Hill, urging
support for adoption of S.B. #f966 and #967, re: termination
of unproductive oil leases.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file.
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
0£f -Sale Beer & Wine Licenses:
1) New application by Ray Nels Anderson, for premises
458 N. Virginia Avenue, known as "Randy's Market".
2) Person -to -Person Transfer from Frances C. Luevanos
to Amelia L. and Miguel L. Ramos, for premises 175
N. Dalton Avenue, known as "Leo's Market".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to file both Notices.
Page 6
Appv. req.by
Accounting
Dir. for reimb.
of $100
tuition upon
successful
completion of
courses
Auth. attend.
& adv. reg.for
Cnclmen &Dept.
Heads @LCC Conf.
San Die 0,
10/25-29
Mtgs. of
Calif. Water
Res.Assn. in
July & Aug.
Req.support
for adopt.S.B.
966 & 967 re:
term. of un -
prod. oil
leases
ABC Notices:
1) 458N.Virginia
(Randy's Mkt.)
2) 175 N.Dalton
(Leo's Mkt.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 7
The City Clerk presented a request from "Band-Aids", which is Req. grntd.
a new club formed by members of the Gladstone High School for Band -
Gladiator Band, for permission to paint house numbers Aids of Glad -
on curbs within the City, for the purpose of raising funds stone H.S.
for the Band. Band for perm.
to paint house
Mr. David Marquez, 640 W. 5th Street, president of Band- numbers on
Aids, appeared before Council, stating they will request curbs
a donation of $1.00 from each householder for numbering
the curb.
After discussion,it was
Moved by Councilman Claris, seconded by Councilman Snyder and
unanimously carried to grant the request, pending approval
of specifications by the Public Works Department.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the Citby Mrs. Claim vs Cty.
Judith L. Conn for alleged damage to her car on /21/70, by Mrs. J.Conn
due to it rolling into open drainage ditch in front of for damage to
801 WS Alameda Avenue. her car,4/21/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it to
the City's insurance carrier.
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
Recom re:
res designating of steps for reclassified employees regard-
desig.steps
ing salary approval by Councilfbr 1970-71 budget.
for reclassif.
empl. regard.
The City Administrator informed Council he has not had
salary appvl.
a chance to make a definite report on this matter, as he
by Cncl. for
was unable to attend the Personnel Board meeting on 6/29/70
1970-71 bdgt.
ue to the adjourned Council meeting on the same date, when
(referred back
he 1970-71 budget was adopted.
toved
to Pers.Bd.for
study; auth.
by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Acct.Dir. to
and unanimously carried to refer this matter back to the
pay empl. accord
Personnel Board for further study.
to recom. until
modified).
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to authorize the Accounting
Department to pay salaries to employees according to this
recommendation, until such time as it is modified.
A communication was received from the Park and Recrea- Rec6m. by
tion Commission regarding the letter from Councilman Hahn PCR Comm. re:
of the City of Duarte re: Santa Fe Dam Park, which had commun. from
been referred to the Commission by Council on 6/1/70 for Counc.Hahn of
study and recommendation. Duarte (Santa
Fe Dam Park)
The Commission recommended that Council indicate a desire
for the County to provide facilities for mini bikes; trail
bikes; go-carts, and dune buggies, in the San Gabriel
Valley as a need exists for these facilities, but not to
specify where they should be located.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
nd unanimously carried to send a letter to Supervisor
nelli, with a copy to Councilman Hahn of Duarte, indicat-
ing that the Commission's recommendation should be considered
when the Park is designed.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res. #f856
No. 856, commended Ralph M. Hill for his services to the City commend. R.Hill
as a member of the Planning Commission. form.P.C.membr.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970
The Mayor suggested that a plaque and Resolution of
Commendation be prepared for presentation to Mr. Ralph M.
Hill and Mr. W. Wesley Kloepfer, former members of the
Planning Department.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that a plaque and Resolution of
Commendation be given to Mr. Hill and to Mr. Kloepfer.
After discussion regarding plaques in the Sacramento
office of Assemblyman Johnson, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that a plaque be prepared for
Assemblyman Harvey Johnson, for his Sacramento office.
Noticewas also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 857, denied a Variance to permit the
installation of a baseball batting practice range in the
C-2 zone on property at 569 E. Arrow Highway (Case V-249 -
Ned Friedeberg & Howard Biglow). No action by Council.
Page 8
Prepar. of
Plaque & Res.
of Comm. for
presentation
to Mr. Hill &
Mr. Kloepfer
Plaque to be
prepared for
Assemblyman
Johnson
P.C.Res. #%857
denying Var.
(V-249 -
Friedeberg &
Biglow)
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. ##858
,Resolution No. 858, declared the intention of the re: intent to
.Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to the Zon- init.amend.re:
ing Ordinance relating to area for enterprise identification area for enter.
signs in the C-3 zone. No action by Council identif.signs
A Resolution was presented re: acquisition of certain Res. #5757
Southern California Edison Co. facilities, with authorization finding &
for the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorensen to determ.necess.
prepare, institute, and prosecute such condemnation proceed- to acquire
ings as are necessary. certain S.C.
Edison Facil.
'Councilman Decker offered the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON-
VENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING,
TRANSMITTING, AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR THE
USE OF SAID CITY.
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 5757.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Proposed Ord.
relating to increase in compensation of the City Treasurer incr. C.Treas.
to $650 per month. salary to
$650 mo.
The City Treasurer, by letter, indicated to Council that (file)
he felt constrained to decline the proposed increase of
his compensation.
In deference to the City Treasurer's request, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to file the proposed Ordinance.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 9
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #f994
adoption, amending Section 2550 of the Municipal Code Re: amend. Sec.
increase in salary and bonding of the City Clerk. 2550 of M.C.
re: incr. of
Councilman Snyder offered for adoption the Ordinance en- C.Clk's salary
titled: to $1,000/mo.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF THE
tITY CLERK.
oved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
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 994
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st. intro.rdg.
tng, amending Section 2901 of the Municipal Code to Ord. amend.Sec.
change jail location to Louis G. Memmesheimer Memorial 2901 of M.C. re:
Police Facility at 725 N. Alameda Avenue. jail location
AN ORDINANCE 0" THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JAIL
LOCATION.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
�nd unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
e waived.
n Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing, amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Sec- Ord. amending
tion 6160 re: excavation license tax. MC re: excava-
tion license
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first read- tax
ing an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EXCAVATION
LICENSE TAX.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Administrator presented a request by the Fire Fire Ch.auth.
Chief to attend the combined 75th Annual Western Fire to attend Int.
Chiefs Conference and Management Symposium in conjunction Asn.of Fire
with the 97th Annual International Association of Fire Chiefs Conf.,
Chiefs Conference and Fire Department Administration Seattle, 8/6
Seminar, to be held in Seattle, August 6 thru 13, 1970, 13, with adv.
with advance of registration and accountable expenses not acct.exp. not
lo exceed $300, as budgeted. to exceed $300
oved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
The City
Administrator presented a
request by Associate
Conf. appt.J.H.
Planning
Director for confirmation
of the appointment of
Siperek, Jr.,
John H.
Siperek, Jr., as temporary
Planning Aide at Step 1
as temp.Plan.
of Range
lila, effective 7/8/70.
Aide, effect.
7/8/70
The City
Administrator stated that
this is a budgeted
item and
he concurs with the request.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 10
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Mr..
Siperek to the temporary position of Planning Aide, as
requested.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation by the Confirm. appt.
Acting City Engineer for confirmation of the appointment R.E.Carmichael,
of Ross E. Carmichael as Civil Engineering Assistant at Civil Engr.Asst.
1 of Range 122.5, effective 8/31/70. The City effective
,Step
Administrator further stated that this position is on the 8/31/70
salary complement and has been budgeted.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A memo was received from the City Administrator, requesting Temp.Appt.of
and recommending the temporary employment of Miss Jeanne Miss Jeanne
Colantuono as Intermediate Typist Clerk at Step 1 of Range Colantuono as
108a, effective 7/1/70, in both Central Stores and the Intermed.Typist
Police Department. Clk.,effect.
7/l/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the request and recom-
mendation.
The City Administrator presented a memo from the Police Confirm.appt.
Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of K.R.MacChesney,
Kenneth R. MacChesney as Police Officer, probationary, Pol.Officer,
at Step 1 of Range 119.5, effective 7/20/70. effect. 7/20/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Fhe City Administrator submitted to Council final copies Copies of
f the 1970-71 Operating Budget for the City. 1970-71Budget
The Mayor informed Council of the dinner meeting of the LCC Dinner
League of California Cities, L.A. County Division, to be mtg. @Holly -
held at Hollywood Park Turf Club in Inglewood, 7:00 p.m., wood Pk.Turf
on Thursday, July 16, 1970, at $5.75 each. The City Clerk Club, 7/16
requested dinner reservations in advance and authorization
to prepare warrant for reservations made.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council-
men and Department Heads, and advance payment for dinner tickets
and passes.
Courcilman Rubio requested a study of a yield or stop sign Req. study of
at the intersection of 4th Street and Alameda Avenue. yield or stop
sign, 4th &
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder Alameda (refrd.
?nd unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Police toPol.Ch.&Actg.
Chief and Acting City Engineer for report to Council as soon Cty.Engr.itr •pt.)
as possible.
The City Administrator gave a verbal report on the trip C.Adm. report
to Sacramento by two Councilmen and himself, to appear in oppos. to
tefore the Assembly Ways and Means Committee in opposition AB 908, re:
o A.B. go8. Sacra. trip
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. ##5758,
payment 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 ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 11
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 5758'
oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
nd unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
ime of Adjournment: 10:13 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution x}5759
Next Ordinance #995
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