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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 7, 1970 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 71 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 Dr. Frank Mason of First Baptist Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder 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, and adjourned meetings of 6/10/70, 6/17/70, 6/20/70, 6/24/70, and 6/29/70, were approved as submitted. Councilman Clark presented an award to Police Captain Lara for 15 years service with the City. The service award for Police Officer Donald Brewton, for 5 years service with the City, will be presented'at the 7/20/70 meeting, as Officer Brewton was unable to be present at this meeting. MMLMayor Solem presented a plaque and Resolution of Commend - tion (Resolution No. 5729) to former Council Member Ira R. Calvert, who expressed his appreciation. Awards were presented by Susan Russo of the March of Dimes to the following: to Mayor Solem for his leadership as Chairman of the March of Dimes for 1970; to Fire Chief Torrance on behalf of the Fire Department, for many years of service to the March of Dimes; and to James Arkison for newspaper coverage of the March of Dimes campaign. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 1970, for the modification and remodeling of the existing Police Station to Public Works, Planning, Building, and Engineering Facility (Project ¢487). Present at bid open- ing were Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting Director Cooney, Civil Engineering Assistant Diaz, and City Clerk Klarr. 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. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Approval of Minutes Serv. Award Pol.Capt. Lara Serv. Award Pol.Officer Brewton (cont -to 7/20 meeting) Pres.of Plaque & Res.of Comm. to form.Counc. Calvert Pres. Awards fr.March of Dimes to Mayor, Fire Chief & James Arkison Bid Award re: mod:&remod. Pol'. Sta. to P.W.,Planning, Bldg.,&Engr. Fac. - Proj. 487 (R.J. Hassett) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder 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 of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 19701 for the construction of Median Islands and Signal Modification of Gladstone St. at Cerritos Ave. (Project ##x+91). Present lat bid opening were Acting City Engineer Wells, Accounting Director Cooney, Civil Engineering Assistant Diaz, and City Clark Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- lication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on June 14 and 21, 1970, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Four (4) bids were received as follows: Amount Bid Steiny & Co., Inc. 2 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. rPhe hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public earing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure located t 116 W. Foothill Blvd. (Case No. 176 - Ward B. Ihnen), the hearing was declared open by the Mayor. The City Clerk read a letter from Leslie, Rubin & Teplin, attorneys for the owner in which it was requested that the hrg. be set over until 7/20770 due to the unexpected absence of one of the partners in the law firm, which prevented them 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 hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure located at 723 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 174 - Anthony M. and Julia S Ortuno), the hearing was declared open by the Mayor. The Building Officialfor the City, Charles Terrill, pres- 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. Bid Award re: constr. Med. Islands & Sig. Modif. . of Cerritos @ Gladstone - Proj. 491 (Steiny & Co.) Pub.Hrg. on Subst.Struc. @116 W.Foot- hill Blvd. (Case ##176 - W.B.Ihnen) (postponed to 7/20/70) Pub.Hrg. on Subst.Struc. @723 N.Azusa Ave.(Case No. 174 - A.M. & J.S: Ortuno) 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, which were verified by Anthony M. Ortuno as pictures of the subject building. He then presented and read from the report which had been submitted to Council on 6/1/70. It was noted that this eport 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 w]thstood previous earthquakes, and he pointed out that the places where mortar did not exist between the ricks 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 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 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 Res. #5754 determ.struc. unsafe & pub. nuis. (723 N. Azusa-Orthno) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 72 1970 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 in 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. Page 4 Pub.Hrg. on Subst. Struc. @733 N.Azusa (Case #175 - Marsh,Fairchild Suman, Inc.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 5 A Resolution was presented, determining and declaring Res. ##5755 that this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance and, determ.struc. that the same should be abated within ninety (90) days unsafe & pub. from the date of the receipt of this Resolution by the nuisance legal owner. (733 N.Azusa - Marsh,Fairchild Councilman Decker offered the following Resolution: & Suman,Inc.) 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 Pub.Hrg. on Hearing on the proposed vacation of a 6 -ft. Utility Ease- Vacation of ment on Butz Engineering Corp. property at 760 N. Georgia 6 -ft. Util. Avenue, per Resolution No. 5736, the Mayor declared the Ease. on hearing open. Butz Engr. easement for utility purposes, on private property at 760 property (760 The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Pub- N.Georgia Ave.) lication of Resolution. No. 5736, which set the hearing 6-ft.utility date as July 7, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., and which was pub- easement on on June 14 and 21, 1970, in the Azusa Herald & Butz Engr. �lished Pomotropic. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of property 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 Councilmen: in the audience desiring to be heard, it was Solem Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder Councilmen: and unanimously,carried to close the hearing. A Resolution was presented, ordering the vacation of a 6 -ft. Res. ##5756 easement for utility purposes, on private property at 760 ordering N. Georgia Ave. (Butz Engineering Corp.). vacation of 6-ft.utility Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: easement on Butz Engr. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA property 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 Auth. exec.by Agreement between the Azusa Public Library and the State Lib.Chairman Department of Education, with authorization for the Lib- of appvd.Lib. rary Board Chairman to execute the same. He further Serv. Agmt. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 Page 6 stated thatthis 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 Mtgs. of unanimously carried by roll call that the Chairman of the Calif. Water Azusa Public Library Board of Trustees be authorized to sign Res.Assn. in the approved Library Services Agreement between the Azusa July & Aug. Library and the State Department of Education. �Public A request was received from the Accounting Director for Appv. req.by approval of tuition reimbursement of $100 for the following Accounting courses at Woodbury College: Dir. for reimb. of unproductive oil leases. Of $100 Business Administration Course No. 556, "Corporate tuition upon Financial Management" (tuition $125) successful and unanimously carried to file. completion of Business Administration Course No. 566, "Organization courses and Administrative Policy" (tuition $125) 1) 458N.Virgini; The City Clerk recommended the approval of the maximum of (Randy's Mkt.) $100 allowed by Personnel Rules & Regulations, and stated that these courses have been very helpful to the Accounting 2) 175 N.Dalton Director in his work. (Leo's Mkt.) 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 Auth. attend. at the League of California Annual Conference to be held at & adv. reg.for San Diego, October 25-28, 1970, with advanced registration Cnclmen &Dept. f$20 each. Heads @LCC Conf San Die 0, oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 10/25-28 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 Mtgs. of Resources Association, to be held 7/9/70 at the Los Angeles Calif. Water Airport, and August 13-14, 1970, at San Diego. Res.Assn. in July & Aug. 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 Req.support support for adoption of S.B. #966 and #967, re: termination for adopt.S.B. of unproductive oil leases. 966 & 967 re: term. of un - Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio prod. oil and unanimously carried to file. leases Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notices: Off -Sale Beer & Wine Licenses: 1 1) 458N.Virgini; (Randy's Mkt.) 1) New application by Ray Nels Anderson, for premises 458 N. Virginia Avenue, known as "Randy's Market". 2) 175 N.Dalton (Leo's Mkt.) 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. '_ AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1970 The City Clerk presented a request from "Band-Aids", which is a new club formed by members of the Gladstone High School Gladiator Band, for permission to paint house numbers on curbs within the City, for the purpose of raising funds for the Band. Mr. David Marquez, 640 W. 5th Street, president of Band- Aids, appeared before Council, stating they will request a donation of $1.00 from each householder for numbering the curb. After discussion,it was Moved by Councilman Clark, 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 City by Mrs. Judith L. Conn for alleged damage to her car on 4/21/70, due ',-o it rolling into open drainage ditch in front of 801 W. Alameda Avenue. 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 re: designating of steps for reclassified employees regard- ing salary approval by Councilfbr 1970-71 budget. The City Administrator informed Council he has not had a chance to make a definite report on this matter, as he was unable to attend the Personnel Board meeting on 6/29/70 ue to the adjourned Council meeting on the same date, when he 1970-71 budget was adopted. oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter back to the Personnel Board for further study. 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- tion Commission regarding the letter from Councilman Hahn of the City of Duarte re: Santa Fe Dam Park, which had been referred to the Commission by Council on -6/1/70 for study and recommendation. 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 Fnnd unanimously carried to send a letter to Supervisor nelli, with a copy to Councilman Hahn of Duarte, indicat- g that the Commission's recommendation should be considered when the Park is designed. Page 7 Req, grntd. for Band- Aids of Glad- stone H.S. Band for perm. to paint house numbers on curbs Claim vs Cty. by Mrs. J.Conn for damage to her car,4/21/70 Recom re: desig.steps for reclassif. empl. regard. salary appvl. by Cncl. for 1970-71 bdgt. (referred back to Pers.Bd.for study; auth. Acet.Dir. to pay empl. accorC to recom. until modified), Rec6m. by PCR Comm`. re: commun. from Counc.Hahn of Duarte (Santa Fe Dam Park) Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res. #856 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. #f857 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. ##994 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 lITY CLERK. oved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by,roll call that further readingrbe 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 "OF 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- lst 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 Enggineering Assistant at Civil Engr.Asst. 1 of Range 122.5, effective X3/31/70. 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. 7/1/70 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. he City Administrator submitted to Council final copies Copies of IFf 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 $5.75 each. The City Clerk Club, 7/16 requested dinner reservations in advance and authorization to prepare warrant for reservations made. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council- men and Department Heads, and advance payment for dinner tickets and passes. Courcilman Rubio requested a study of a yield or stop sign at the intersection of 4th Street and Alameda Avenue. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Police Chief and Acting City Engineer for report to Council as soon as possible. The City Administrator gave a verbal report on the trip to Sacramento by two Councilmen and himself, to appear tefore the Assembly Ways and Means Committee in opposition o A.B. 908. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Req, study of yield or stop sign, 4th & Alameda (refrd. toPol.Ch.&Actg. Cty.Engr.tbr .,pt.; C.Adm. report in oppos. to AB 908, re: Sacra. trip Res. #5758, Bills & Reqs. AZUS# AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 71 1970 Moved,by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem and numbered Resolution 575$' oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker nd unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. ime of Adjournment: 10:13 p.m. 00o I- City Clerk Next Resolution #5759 Next Ordinance #995 Page 11 Adjourn