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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 8, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Fred Dawson of Foursquare ' Gospel Church. 4 Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Sandwick, Acting City Engineer Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr. The Minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1970, were sub- Appvl.Min. mitted to Council. City Clerk Klarr requested a correction 8/17/70 as on page 2 line 1, changing "Councilman Cooney" to "Council- corrected man Clark?' as seconding the motion. Minutes were approved as corrected. Mayor Solem and Councilman Rubio jointly made a presentation Pres.Plaque of a plaque to Hon. Harvey Johnson, Assemblyman of the to Assembly - 58th District, and thanked him for his services to the man Johnson City. Assemblyman Johnson expressed his appreciation . Councilman Decker presented a plaque and a certified copy of Resolution of Commendation (No. 5778) to Mr. Richard R. Terzian, former City Attorney. The City Administrator gave a status report on Swap Meets and requested deferment'of presentation of the final report for two weeks, at the 9/21/70 meeting. Councilman Clark presented an award to Mrs. Joan Parks, Personnel Clerk, for 10 years consecutive service with the City. Fire Engineer Virgil M. Lockhart being absent, his award for 5 years service with the City was given to Fire Chief Torrance for presentation to Mr. Lockhart. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the con- tinued public hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance by Planning Commission Resolution No. 857 (Case V-249 - N. Friedeberg and H. Biglow) to permit the installation of a baseball batting practice range in a C-2 zone, on property at 569 E. Arrow Highway, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Robert Hughes, 452 Greer Avenue, Covina, agent for the applicants, addressed Council and explained that'the major reason for denial by the Planning Commission was the feeling that noise would bother adjacent apartment resi- dents. He proposed a canvas: sound barrier to be placed on the wall facing the apartment houses. He also listed uses allowed in a C-2 zone which would be noisier than the use he proposes. He explained that the business would operate daily from approximately six months out of the year and then on weekends only, for the remainder. Time open on week -days would by 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on week -ends from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It was ascertained that the batting range would be enclosed in a wire mesh rather than a solid wall -type building. Pres.Plaque & Res.of Com. to R.R.Terzian former C.Atty. Final Report re: Swap Meets due 9/21/70 Serv.Award Mrs.J.Parks, Pers.Clerk Serv.Award Fire Engr.V. Lockhart Cont.Pub.Hrg. on appeal fr. den.of Var. (V-249,Friede- berg & Biglow) (appeal denied) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Discussion was held with regard to the need for off-street parking and where this parking would be provided. No communication having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak regarding this hearing, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to deny the appeal and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page 2 The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg.on hearing on recommended amendment, by Planning Commission amend.to Resolution #868, of Sections 9214.10(b)2(QQ) and 9206 of the Secs.9214.10 Municipal Code re: proper zoning for disabled, repaired or & 9206 of impounded vehicle storage. M.C. re: proper zoning The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publi- for disabled, cation of Notice of this Hearing in the Azusa Herald & repaired or Pomotropic on 8/26/70. impounded veh.storage A memo was received from the Planning Commission which stated that this amendment is specifically directed toward the operation of an impound yard such as would be required by an insurance company, an automobile club, a police im- pound yard, or something along these lines. It is intended to permit the storage of disabled, repaired or impounded vehicles while awaiting the decision of the legal and/or registered owner as to how or where such a vehicle is to be disposed of or repaired and is in no way intended to permit automobile wrecking yard establishments or operation. The amendment provides for a storage yard for such vehicles. which may be permitted after a public hearing in each case, under a Conditional Use Permit, provided no dismantling or wrecking is conducted in conjunction therewith, and that such yards be located not less than 300 feet from Azusa Avenue, San Gabriel Avenue, Alosta Avenue, or Foothill Boulevard. Jim Maynard, 939 E. Mauna Loa, appeared before Council and complained that a neighbor has five inoperative vehicles in his front yard and the appearance was reducing the value of his property. He requested the City to do something about it. Ernest Fonseca, 18560 E. Mauna Loa, addressed Council and described the inoperative vehicles mentioned by Mr. Maynard. It was ascertained that the amendment to the Municipal Code dealth with M-1 or M-2 zones and not residential zones, and was directed at businesses involved with impounded or stored vehicles. No other communication having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak regarding this hearing, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the recommended amend- ment to the Municipal Code and instruct the City Attorney AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Page 3 to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The City Clerk presented a request from Gladstone Street Appv.req.to School PTA for permission to hang a banner across Gladstone hang banner Street, advertising the school carnival, on 10/24/70. by Gladstone St. PTA on Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 10/24 re: and unanimously carried to approve the request, subject sch.carnival to conditions set 'by the Acting City Engineer. A request was received from Henry E. Trumble for refund Refund of of business license fee from 7/1/70 to 6/30/71, paid in 620.bus.lic. error, for his auto repair shop at 635 N. San Gabriel Avenue, fee to H.E. which has not been open for business since 5/15/70 due Trumble, for to his illness. auto repair shop(7/1/70- Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker!, x/30/71) and unanimously carried by roll call to refund the business license fee of $20, which was found to be paid in error, to Mr. Trumble. A recommendation was received from the Acting City Engineer Recomm. by re: tax delinquent properties (Proposed Sale No. 94-A). Actg.C.Engr. The Engineering Department had investigated all tax re:tax delinq. delinquent properties shown to be within the City and properties found that none of the properties would be of any possible (Proposed Sale use to the City. #94-A) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the East San Gabriel Mrs. B.Smith Valley Area Health Council Steering Committee for a City apptd.City representative to be appointed to its Governing Board. rep.to Gov. Bd., ESGV Area The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mrs. Beulah Smith Health Council as City representative. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the Mayor's recommenda- tion to appoint Mrs. Beulah Smith, subject to her consent. An invitation was received from the L.A. County Board of Cncl.auth.to Supervisors to attend a meeting re: State tax reform, to attend mtg.re: be held Wednesday, 9/16/70, at 10:30 a.m., in the Board State tax of Supervisors meeting room. reform on 9/16, 10:30 a.m.,Bd. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Superv.Mtg.Room and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by members of Council. A communication was received from Supervisor Bonelli, Req.by Superv. requesting adoption of a Resolution supporting Proposition Bonelli for "A' (Flood Control Bond Issue), to be placed on the support of November 3rd ballot. Prop.A (Flood Control Bond 'A Resolution was presented, urging support of Proposition Issue) uAn. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #5780 urging support A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of Prop.A at URGING SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION A AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 1970, 11/3/70 elec. ELECTION. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Page 4 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 5780. A request was received from State Senator Randolph Collier Req.by State for the City to oppose Constitutional Amendment, Proposition Sen.Collier 18 (gas tax diversion), on 11/3/70 ballot. to oppose Const.Amend., Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark Prop.18 (gas and unanimously carried to receive and file. tax diversion) on 11/3/70 ballot The City Clerk requested authorization to have warrants Auth.warrants prepared, in the amount of $280 each, for advance expenses of $280 each (less registration fee) for each City Official attending for adv.exp. the League Conference in San Diego (10/25-28), as (League Conf. budgeted. 10/25-28) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A request was received from the Teague of California Cities for Council designation of voting representative and alternate for Conference in San Diego. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to designate Councilman Decker as voting representative, and Mayor Solem as alternate. Notice was received of a General Membership Meeting of the L. A. County Division of the League of California Cities, to be held Thursday, 9/17/70, at 6:30 p.m., at Belle N' Beau in Monterey Park, with dinner at $7.00 each and reservations necessary by 9/10/70. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance by members of Council, City Administrator, and Department Heads. A report was received from former City Attorney Terzian re: relationship between sections of the Azusa Municipal Code concerning Civil Service and the Azusa Public Library Discussion was held with regard to the right of the Board of Library Trustees vs. that of the City Council concerning capital improvements in a City building. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be requested to write an opinion with regard to this matter, and that the opinion of Mr. Terzian and that of Mr. Wakefield be sent to the members of the Personnel Board and the Library Board. The Personnel Board gave notification of the re-election of John D. Granados as Chairman, and the election of Robert E. Talley as Vice -Chairman, of the Board. No action taken by Council. A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board re: salary adjustments for the following three employees in the Light Department, effective 8/30/70: William Hastings Electric Foreman Range 124, Step 5 Floyd Thompson Electric Foreman Range 124, Step 5 Paul Perry Electric Foreman Range 117, Step 5 Counc.Decker as Rep. & Mayor as Alt. I or voting @ LCC Conf. Genl.Mbr.Mtg., Co.Div.of LCC, 9/175 6:30 p.m. Monterey Park (dinner $7.00 each) Report from former C.Atty. Terzian as to relationship bet.MC re: Civ.Serv. & Az.Pub.Lib. J.D.Granados, Chairman, & R.E.Talley as Vice -Chairman of Pers.Bd. Pers.Bd.recom. salary adjust. for Wm.Hastings, Floyd Thompson & Paul Perry, in Light Dept. 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Page 5 This is a reconsideration of step rate adjustments for (appvd.,effect. Electric Foreman and Electric Testman positions, and 6/21/70) will place these employees on the same step they formerly occupied in their prior classifications. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation, with the effective date changed to 6/21/70. A communication was received from the Personnel Board that, after reconsidering the request of Council to waive the written examinations for the positions of Director of Public Works and City Engineer, it was recommended to waive the written test for both positions, on the condi- tion that the oral board shall consist of the members of the Personnel Board and at least three (3) outside Civil Engineers who are registered by the State of California and who represent both private and public agencies. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The Personnel Board submitted a report on the status of the re -study of qualifications for the position of Superintendent of Light & Power, as requested by Council. The Board recommended that, at such time as they recruit for the position of Superintendent of Light & Power, they will review the educational and experience qualifications, with updating to be commensurate with the responsibilities and duties of the position. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to refer this matter back to the Personnel Board with a letter from the City Administrator expressing the feeling by Council that it would be bene- ficial to have the standards set at this time in order that employees may have a goal toward which to strive. A request was received from the Personnel Board for filing cabinets to be supplied to Board members for informational material which needs to be retained. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the request. A memo was received from the Associate Planning Director re: City of Azusa being designated as host city for the 9/24/70 meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee, to be held at the Cornhusker Restaurant, with dinner at 7:00 p.m. at $5.50 each. Approval was requested for the attendance of as many members of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission as possible, and an invitation was extended to the members of Council, the City Administrator, and interested Department Heads. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance by members of Council, City Administrator, City Clerk, and members of Planning Commission and Planning Staff. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, amending Section 9230.70, paragraph (8)-(d)-1, of the Municipal Code re: area for enterprise identification signs in the C-3 zone. Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: Per s.Bd. recomm. to waive written exams for pos.of Dir. P.W. & C.Engr., with condition re: oral board mbrs. Pers.Bd.report on status of re -study of qualif.for Supt.L&W posi- tion (referred back to Pers.Bd.) Appvd.req.of Pers.Bd.for filing cabinets for Bd.Mbrs. Azusa to host 9/24/70 mtg. of ESGV Planning Com., @Corn - husker's, 7:00 p.m. ($5.50 ea. (Attend.auth. by Cncl.mbrs., C.Adm.,C.Clerk, & mbrs.of P.C. & P1an.Staff) lst intro.rdg. Ord.amend.Sec. 9230.70 of MC re: area for enterprise identif.signs in C-3 zone AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 83 1970 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION SIGNS IN THE C-3 ZONE. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, amending paragraph 1 of Section 36 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations to provide that regular meetings of the Board shall be held twice monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesdays, instead of monthly. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION �g14, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD. 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 5781. 'An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, amending Section 2325 of the Municipal Code re: powers and duties of the Park and Recreation Commission by correcting wording "Superintendent of Public Works" or t'Recreation Director" to "Director of Parks and Recreation", where such reference appears. Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement for street purposes (21 ft. wide strip on North Side of Foothill Blvd. - Avery Label Co.). Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5782. Page 6 Res -#5781 amending R&R to provide for twice monthly instead of monthly mtgs. of Pers.Bd. 1st intro.rdg. Ord.amend.Sec. 2325 of MC Re: Powers & Duties of Pk. & Rec. Comm., by correcting "Supt.P.W." & "Rec.Dir."to "Dir.of Pks.& Rec." Res. #5782 accptg. Grant of Easement for street purp. (Avery Label Co.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Page 7 A report was received from the Acting City Engineer as a Report of result of building inspection at 112 E. Foothill Boulevard, Actg.C.E^gr. known as "Old Town House Inn". According to the report, re:bldg.inspec. a building inspection was made of the subject property on @112 E.Foothill 8/20/70 to determine the adequacy of the building. It was Blvd. found that the building is of recent construction and is (Old Town House composed of a slab floor, reinforced concrete block walls, Inn) and a diaphragm roof. It was the opinion of the Acting City Engineer that the building is structurally adequate and conforms to all building codes. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. A request was received for authorization of the attendance Auth.for by the Water Utility Superintendent and the Acting City Water Util. Engineer at the American Water Works Association Conference Supt. & Actg. in San Francisco, 9/29 thru 10/2, with reimbursement of C.Engr.to accountable expenses not to exceed $150 each, which includes attend Amer. advance registration of $40 each. Water Works Assn.Conf., Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker San Franc.9/29- and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. 10/2,w/reimb.of acct.exp.of $150 max.each The City Administrator presented a request by Fire Captain Req. by Fire Hubert for two -shifts leave -of -absence with pay, on 9/27 Capt. Hubert and 9/29, to attend California Firemen's Association for 2 -shifts Conference in Long Beach, to be held 9/27 thru 10/1, with lve-of-absence no expenses requested. This request was made with the with pay,9/27 approval of the Fire Chief. & 9/29, to attend Cal. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Firemen's Assn. and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. Conf.in Long Beach The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Robert C. Potter, Resig.Fireman Fireman, effective 9/13/70, in order to return to college R.C. Potter, and pursue a career in the business field. effective 9/13/70 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A request was received from the Fire Chief for the re- appointment of James Michelli, Fireman, at Step 4, Range 119, effective 9/13/70, at 0800 hours, subject to satis- factory passage of a physical examination. Fireman Michelli has been on military leave for 20 months. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the reappointment. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Thomas J. Fogarty, part-time Humane Officer, effective 7/31/70. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A request was received from $3,800 for the purchase and cameras (not budgeted). the Police Chief to expend installation of monitoring The Police Chief addressed Council and explained the need for surveillance cameras outside the Police Facility Building. Reappt.Fireman J.Michelli, effective 9/13/70 (ret. from military lve.) Resig. Thos. J.Fogarty, part-time HumaneOff., effect . 7/31/70 Auth.prep. specs & bid re:purch.of monitoring cameras outside Pol.Fac.Bldg., w/alternate bid for same inside bldg. 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 Councilman Decker inquired as to the need for cameras also inside the building to survey the jail cells. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve preparation of specifica- tions and bid notice, with consideration being given to an alternate bid for inside cameras. The Police Chief submitted a request for the appointment of William L. McVicker as Assistant Animal Control Officer, at Step effective 9/4/70. confirmation of part-time 1 of Range 115, Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A request was received from the Police Caief for confir- mation of the appointment of the following as Police Clerk Dispatcher, at Step 1 of Range 113: Virginia M. Cox effective 9/13/70 Joanne A. Goodrich effective 9/13/70 Kandee A. Lueck effective 9/14/70 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the above appointments at Step 1 of Range 112, plus 5% for shift work. Report by Sgt. J. T. Molloy and Police Officer R. R. Allen regarding results of Fourth California Police Olympics, held August 28, 29 and 30, 1970, in Long Beach. Both Officers placed 1st in the Powerlifting Event, receiving Gold Medals, and were chosen to represent the State in the National Police Olympics to be held October 2, 3 and 4, 1970, in Arizona. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. A request was received from Nicholas F. Zichichi, Radio- logical Defense Officer for the City, to attend the Radiological Defense Officers Conference, October 21 t.hru 23, 1970, at Fresno, with advance accountable expenses not to exceed $200, of which 50% will be refunded by the California Disaster Office's annual grant to Civil Defense. The City Administrator recommended that Mr. Zichichi be authorized to attend this Conference, considering the amount of work that he has given to this segment of Civil Defense. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A request was received from the City Administrator to 'attend a one -day session of the League Committee on Annexation, to be held at the Hacienda International Hotel, E1 Segundo, 10/2/70. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request. A communication was received from Leo Nasser, Chairman of Golden Days Committee, for Council to waive all dance permits, fees, and deposits that would be necessary for the various dances at the Service Clubs and at the Recreation Center for the Golden Days Celebration; also to waive the business license fee for the Carnival which Appt. Wm. L. McVicker as part-time Asst. Animal Control Officer,effect. 9/4/70 Appt. V.M.Cox, J.A.-Goodrich, (ei:iect. 9/13/'(0) & K.A.Lueck (effect. 9/14/70) as Police Clerk Dispatchers Rept. by Sgt. Molloy & Pol. Off. Allen re: results of Pol. Olympics N.F.Zichichi auth. to attend Radiological Def.Off.Conf., 10/21-23,with adv.acct.exp. of $200 max. C.Adm.auth. to attend LCC Com, on Annex.mtg., El Segundo, 10/2/70 Waive permits, bus.lic.fees, etc.,for Golden Days Celebration AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 will be operating in Memorial Park between 10/9 and 10/11, 1970. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to grant the request, plus waiver of the 90 -day period required before the carnival license is effective. A memo was received from the City Administrator giving notice of the receipt nf a certified copy of the "Plan and Agreement of Merger' aetween Southern California Gas Company and Southern Counties Gas Company of California`, dated 2/10/70. Franchise payments will now be made in the name of Southern California Gas Company. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file the Plan and Agreement of Merger in the Office of the City Clerk; and to direct the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of Council action to the representatives of Southern Califor- nia Gas Company. A report was submitted by the City Administrator re: consultation with property owners involved with proposed sidewalks in pedestrian thoroughfares leading to schools. According to the report, only the property owners on Mauna Loa Avenue,between Citrus Avenue and Powell School, have been contacted and, as a result, 100% of these owners have indicated their willingness to participate in the program. However, it is believed by the City Officials present at the meeting with the property owners on Mauna 'Loa Avenue that similar meetings in other areas would be as successful when all of the problems and details of the program are discussed. It was recommended by the City Administrator that the Public Works Department be authorized to construct side- walks on a share basis with the adjacent property owners on those streets containing high pedestrian traffic lead- ing to schools, with the City paying for the labor and equipment, and the property owners paying for the material. Mrs. Marlene Ansorge, 903 E. Mauna Loa, addressed Council, requesting a written contract or agreement between each property owner and the City as to the total cost. The City Administrator said a receipt, with terms, will be given to each property owner, which will state the total contribution by such owner, and that the City will do the work, and include a release to such property owner for any cost for damages. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation for sidewalks as shown on a map submitted by the City Adminis- trator, and that the City Administrator keep Council informed of progress and contributions received. A claim for Change Order in the amount of $2,226.40 was presented from Maranlee, Inc. This claim was as a result of a disputed matter between the painting subcontractor, Bithell, Inc., and Maranlee, which was arbitrated to the benefit of Bithell, Inc., for the sum of $1,936. Maranlee, in turn, is charging the City that amount, plus 15% profit and overhead. The City Attorney, in discussion with Mr. Marion Varner, the architect, was of the opinion that the disputed work was shown on the plans and specifications as bid by the Page 9 Receipt of Plan & Agmt. Merger bet. So.Calif.Gas Co.& So.Co. Gas Co.of Calif. Report on consultation w/propty.owners involved w/prop. sidewalks in ped.throughfare�c leading to schools (appvd.recomm.) Claim for $2,226.40 Change Order req. by Maranlee,Inc. (denied) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 contractor, Maranlee, and therefore recommends that Council deny the claim. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to deny the claim for Change Order. Notice was given of the Fall General Assembly Meeting of SCAG, to be held on Thursday, 9/24/70 at 9:15 a.m., at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, with reservations.requested (registration fee and luncheon, $7.00 each). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance by members of Council, City Administrator, and Department Heads. Councilman Rubio suggested that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation to the City of Camarillo for the hospitality shown to the Pony League:;participants. The Mayor requested that congratulations be sent to the two Police Officers who participated in the State Police Olympics. The Mayor requested preparation of a plaque for the ' President of the City of Zacatecas, which Councilman Snyder will present personally upon his trip to Zacatecas. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5783. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:48 p.m. City CJ-erKf Next Resolution #5784 Next Ordinance #1000 Page 10 Genl.Assembly Mtg.of SCAG, 9/24, 9:15 a.m. in Anaheim (reg.fee & luncheon,$7.ea. Suggest ltr. of apprec.by Mayor to City/ Camarillo for hosp.shown to Pony League Congrats.to Pol.Off.who partic.in State Police Olympics Plaque to Pres.of City/ Zacatecas Res. #5783 Bills & Reqs. Adjourn