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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 5, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 Rev. Albert Duggan of St. Frances of Rome R. C. Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Power - Gerharz, Acting City Engineer Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Parks & Recreation Dangleis, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr. The Minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1970, were approved as submitted. Councilman Snyder presented an award to John Kapano, Police Officer, for 20 years service with the City. Councilman Decker presented an award to Tony Contreras, Consumer Service Man in the Light & Water Department, for 15 years service with the City. Councilman Rubio presented an award to Angelo Evangelista, Park Maintenance Leadman, for 5 years service with the City. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued public hearing on an appeal from denial of a Variance by Planning Commission Resolution #860 (Case V-251 - Kathryn Soelberg) to permit multiple family residential use in a C-3 zone, on property at 990 E. Alosta Avenue, the Mayor declared the hearing open. A memo, with copy of plot plan and data sheet, was received from the Planning Commission, which stated that on 9/23/70, the Commission had reviewed the plot plan submitted.by Mr. Soelberg, shoaling the apartment development proposed for the south 310 feet of the property located on the south- west corner of Alosta and Calera Avenues. After consider- able discussion and additional comments from Mr. Soelberg . and others who appeared in opposition, it was felt by the Commission that additional evidence, as submitted, did not alter their earlier feelings and, therefore, recom- mended that their earlier decision be upheld and the re- quest for a Variance as requested be denied. The City Clerk read in full a letter from Glenn B. Soelberg, attorney, which requested the Council once again to return the matter to the Planning Commission and allow J. H. Hedrick & Co., on behalf of the applicant, to render all of the information the Planning Commission will require in order to make a decision in this matter. Also, a change in the procedure, such as the filing of a petition for zone change, might prejudice the obtaining of financing on both the commercial and residential development. Glenn B. Soelberg, attorney at 610 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, addressed Council and stated that he felt his letter was pretty inclusive of what he had to say. He further elaborated that he had additional information for the Plan- ning Commission which they seem to need, such as the height 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl.Min. 9/21/70 Serv.Award, Off.J.Kapano Serv.Award T.Contreras Serv.Award A.Evangelista Cont.Pub.Hrg. on appeal fr. den. of Var. (Case V-251 - Kathryn Soelberg) (referred bk. to P.C.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 2 of the buildings and the placement of the buildings on the property, along with the routes and widths of the streets and driveways. The City Attorney explained that under new legislation enacted by the State and effective in the first half of November, 1970, cities would no longer be allowed to grant Variances for land use not allowed in the given zone. If a decision is not reached with regard to this tariance appeal prior to the effective date of the legis- ation,-the City would then not be empowered to grant he Variance. Mr. E. Wachter, 900 S. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed Council, stating that everything the Council had before them was presented to the Planning Commission. Charles Rupert, 6262 Calera Avenue, appeared before Council and opposed the granting of the Variance. Mrs. Charles Rupert, 6262 Calera Avenue, addressed Council, stating that she did not feel the discussion to this point had included consideration of the effect upon the resi- dents across the street from the subject property. After further discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this item back to the Planning Commission for further information or evidence. The recommendation from the Personnel Board to revise ection 47, paragraphs 4 and 6, of the Rules and Regula - ions re: minimum increase of salary upon promotion or cting in a higher capacity, having been tabled at the 9/21/70 meeting, was again presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to lift from the table. Russ Albert, representing the Azusa Police and Fire Association, addressed Council and stated that this was a matter which should be discussed with the employees associations, particularly for clarification and wording Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to refer to the City Administra- tor, Accounting Director, and Chairman of the Personnel Board, for discussion with representatives of the Associ- ations, and to table the item to 10/19/70 meeting. A request was received from Mt. View School PTA for a traffic signal at Vernon Avenue and the Freeway off - ramps, with a further request for relocation of a power pole at the northeast corner of 2nd Street and Vernon Avenue. memo was received from Acting City Engineer Wells hich stated that the Public Works Department and the olice Department have investigated the conditions at the intersection of 2nd Street and Vernon Avenue and found that a traffic signal is not warranted; however, selective police enforcement is now being employed on Vernon Avenue to control high speed vehicles. According to the memo, consultations with the Azusa Power Department revealed that the pole could not be removed or replaced because the wires extend in four directions from the pole, and the parkway on Vernon Avenue is extremely narrow. P.B.recomm. to revise R&R re:min. incr.salary upon promo- tion or actg. in higher capacity (tabled from 9/21/70 mtg.) (tabled to 10/19/70 mtg.) Req.fr.Mt. View PTA for traffic sig. & relo.of power pole (referred to A.C.Engr. & Pol.Ch.for invest. & report) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 3 Further, that the only alternative is to remove the existing crosswalk from the north side of Second Street -and paint new crosswalks on Vernon Avenue at the south side of Second Street and across Second Street, which would allow the pole to remain and eliminate the sight obstruction problem. It was recommended by the Acting City Engineer that the crosswalk across Vernon Avenue be relocated to the south ,side of Second Street, and another crosswalk be constructed across Second Street. Sue Barber, 146 N. Barbara, secretary of Mt. View PTA, addressed Council, emphasizing her communication to Council, particularly the matter of the vehicular speed and the need to reduce this speed. Tom Martindale, principal of Mt. View School, addressed Council and explained that the children approach the school via a pedestrian crosswalk over the Freeway and must come down Second Street where there are no sidewalks. He fur- ther felt that the moving of the crosswalk across Vernon Avenue from the north side of Second Street to the south side was not sufficient for safety. He felt there must be some additional traffic control. He pointed out that there is still only one crossing guard, even though the Freeway accesses on to Vernon Avenue adjacent to the school. He recommended a flashing yellow light which could be hand - controlled to turn red for pedestrian crossing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder Req.by Mrs. and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Acting R.Martinez City Engineer and Police Chief for discussion with the for 30 -day persons involved in the problem, for possible solution. ext.of lve- of-ab.with- trequest was received from San Gabriel Academy of Seventh Req.fr.SGV ay Adventists, located in San Gabriel, for a solicitation 7th Day Adv. permit to sell peanuts and candy house-to-house for a fund- for sol.permit raising project, from October 12-28, 1970. to sell candy, Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder etc.,10/12-28 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to deny the request. (denied) The City Clerk requested approval and execution of an Appvl.& exec. annual Agreement between the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Agmt.bet.SGV Association and the City, for the payment of $200 to the Symp.Assn. & Association, provided not less than two concerts are held City, & auth. in City Hall Park in Azusa or in Citrus College Auditorium $200 to be pd. during the season of 1970-71. Also, authorization was after 11/8/70 requested for the payment of said budgeted sum 'after the first concert, which is to be held on 11/8/70. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the requests. The City Clerk presented a request from Mrs. Rita Martinez, Req.by Mrs. Intermediate Typist -Clerk in the Accounting Department, R.Martinez for a 30 -day extension of her leave -of -absence without for 30 -day ay, to 11/6/70. ext.of lve- of-ab.with- he City Clerk informed Council that he had received a 9phone out pay,to call from Mrs. Martinez this date and had informed 11/6/70 her he would not recommend approval by Council, and that she then stated she would be tendering her resignation. (denied) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to deny the request. The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation that the P.B.recom. training and experience for the position of Superintendent revis.re: of Light & Power be increased to require registration as require.for electrical engineer in the State of California, and Supt.L&P classif. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 4 eight (8) years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in the operation of an electrical utility system. In addition, at such time as the position becomes vacant, that the salary range be increased sufficiently to be able to obtain a person of this calibre. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and refer to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary Resolution. The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation that, for future vacancies to be filled in the position of Electric Operations Supervisor, the educational requirements include 12 college units in electrical engineering and related fields. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and refer to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary Resolution. The Personnel Board also submitted a recommendation that James Espinosa, Assistant Purchasing Officer, be placed on salary range 118, to become retroactive to 6/21/70. It was suggested and hoped by the Board that Mr. Espinosa will complete certain educational courses which are presently a requirement for his position. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation. P.B.recom. revis. re: Elec.Opera- tions Superv. classifica. P.B.recom. salary incr. for Asst. Purch.Officer A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise recommending the approval of a step raise and permanent status for the following employee: Name Effective Richard Rivera Maint.Man 1 (Parks) to Step 2 10/7/70 (Perm.Status) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#872 No. 872, conditionally granted a Variance to permit an grtg.Variance automobile repair garage in a C-2 zone, on property at (Case V-255 - 231 No. Azusa Avenue (Case V-255 - Anthony Ortuno). No A. Ortuno) action by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending the Municipal Code by additions to Sections 9206, 9213.10(b) and Section 9214.10(b)2, re: use of property for vehicle or equipment rentals. Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO THE USE OF PROPERTY FOR VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT RENTALS. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by .Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Ord.#1002 re: use of propty. for vehicle or equipment rental AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 5 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1002. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord -#1003 re: adoption, amending theMunicipal Code by additions to use of propty. Sections 9206 and 9214.10(b)2,, re: use of property for for disab.,rep. disabled, repaired or impounded vehicle storage. or impounded veh.storage ICouncilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO THE USE OF PROPERTY FOR DISABLED, REPAIRED OR IMPOUNDED VEHICLE STORAGE. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 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 1003. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement Res.#5786 for utility (water line) purposes (10 feet, south side of Gr.of Ease. Foothill Boulevard, westerly of Todd Avenue - Consolidated (Cons.Rock Rock Products Co.). Prod. Co.) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: tRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 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 5786. A recommendation was received from the Acting City Engineer Recom.re:Flood that Council adopt a Resolution requesting flood and land- & Landslide slide insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program Insurance and to adopt a map showing flood hazard areas, .with a certified copy of the Resolution to be submitted to the Federal Insurance Administrator, HUD, Washington, D.C. The City Attorney explained that the Resolution he pre- ared has been revised from the sample submitted, but he substance is the same; also, it specifically desig- ates the City Administrator as the official with the esponsibility, authority and means to implement the commitment made in the Resolution. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Res -#5787 req.flood & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA landslide ins. MAKING A REQUEST FOR AND EXPRESSING ASSURANCES FOR under Natl. FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE INSURANCE UNDER THE .NATIONAL FLOOD Flood Insurance INSURANCE PROGRAM. Program AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER.5, 1970 Page 6 A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth.exec.of recommending authorization for the execution of a con- contract with tract with the City of Los Angeles for the Automated City of. L.A.. Want and Warrant System. The amount of $3,410 was for Automated placed in the current budget to cover this service, Want & Warrant which includes the cost of the input of all those warrants System presently held by the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Clark, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Counc-,lman G1:..:;: Councilman Snyder Lineman Helper, probationary, at Step 1 of Range 113.0, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. to accept the recom- Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Jeanette L. that the Resolution be adopted, Resolution passed and The Police Chief submitted a request adopted by the following vote of Council. Conf. appt. of the appointment of Michael AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem Police Reserve M.Russo, Pol. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5787. and unanimously carried to accept the res:;; -i: --tion of Mrs. The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation of Conf.appt. list for Police Cler'.- and remain on the eligibility list the appointment of Michael G. Scherer, probationary Police M.G..Scher.er; seconded Officer, at Step 1 of Range 119.5, effective 10/19/70. Police Off.., and unanimously carried to confirm the effec.10/19/70 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth.exec.of recommending authorization for the execution of a con- contract with tract with the City of Los Angeles for the Automated City of. L.A.. Want and Warrant System. The amount of $3,410 was for Automated placed in the current budget to cover this service, Want & Warrant which includes the cost of the input of all those warrants System presently held by the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Lineman Helper, probationary, at Step 1 of Range 113.0, and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom- mendation. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Jeanette L. Resig.Mrs. Smith -Anderson, probationary Police Clerk, effective The Police Chief submitted a request fo.r confirmation Conf. appt. of the appointment of Michael Russo as Police Reserve M.Russo, Pol. Officer, effective 10/6/70. Moved by Councilman ^_..r 'r_, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the res:;; -i: --tion of Mrs. Res.Officer, Smith -Anderson, and to place her name on the reinstatement list for Police Cler'.- and remain on the eligibility list eff.10/6/70 ,Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth.partic. requesting participation of Policewoman M. P. Hunter in of Police - a Training Institute to be given by the Women's Peace woman Hunter Officers Association on October 21-23, 1970, at,Cal in Tr.Inst., Poly College, with advance accountable expenses of $195. Women's Peace Off.Assn.; Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 10/21-23, w/ and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the adv.acct.exp. request. of $195 The Superintendent of Power & Light submitted a request Conf. appt. for confirmation of the appointment of Eugene R. Annis, E. R. Annis Lineman Helper, probationary, at Step 1 of Range 113.0, Lineman Helper; effective 10/13/70. eff. 10/13/70 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Jeanette L. Resig.Mrs. Smith -Anderson, probationary Police Clerk, effective J.L. Smith - /24/70, due to health problems, with the recommendation Anderson,Pol. hat her name be placed on the reinstatement list for Clerk,effec. olice Clerk and remain on the eligibility list for Police 9/24/70,with Clerk Dispatcher. name remaining on 2 lists Moved by Councilman ^_..r 'r_, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the res:;; -i: --tion of Mrs. Smith -Anderson, and to place her name on the reinstatement list for Police Cler'.- and remain on the eligibility list for Police Clerk Dispatcher. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 The City Administrator submitted a "Report on Control of Surface Storm Water by Storm Drains and Drainage Channels, 1970 Program", along with his memo explaining the Report and projects which would be beneficial to the City by the Bond Issue program. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted a request for approval to purchase Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for the City, inasmuch as Reliance Insurance Co. informed him that, even though they did have a binder to cover the City in the interim, they could no longer provide liability in- surance in case of riot and would not cover the "errors and omissions" insurance re: activities of the Engineering Department. Three quotations were received, of which only Pacific Indemnity Insurance Co. offered insurance which would include both riots and errors and omissions. It was recommended by the City Administrator that Council approve the purchasing of the above-mentioned insurance from Pacific Indemnity Insurance Co., through Clyde A. Blanchard and Associates, in the amount of $32,160 per year, effective October 1, 1970, for a three-year term. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. Page 7 Submittal of Report on Con.of Surf. Storm Water by Storm Drains Appvl.purch. Compre.Genl. Lia.Ins.from Pac.Indem. Ins. Co. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The City Administrator submitted a communication from the State Chamber of Commerce Regional Highway Committee, inviting the City's attendance at their annual meeting to consider Los Angeles County Highway Construction Project recommendations for the 1972-73 State Highway budget. The meeting is to be held on 10/23/70 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles at 12:00 Noon on Friday, 10/23/70, with luncheon at $6.00 each. The City Administrator recommended that the Acting City Engineer be authorized to;attend this meeting as the City representative. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. A communication was received from the Acting City Engineer regarding the problem of school children crossing Glad- stone Street at Pasadena Avenue. It was recommended by the Acting City Engineer and the Police Chief that a red curb be installed on the north side of Gladstone Street, 100 feet easterly of the crosswalk, and on the south side of Gladstone Street from the crosswalk west to the last westerly apartment driveway; that the crosswalk be repainted yellow,to indicate a school crossing; and that,the school crossing legend be painted on the pavement. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations. Actg.C.Engr. to repre.City @ State Ch.of Com.Reg.Hwy. Com.Mtg., 10/23 (luncheon,. $6.00) Recom. re: problem of school children crossing Gladstone St. @Pasadena Ave. The City Administrator submitted a request for confirmation Conf. appt. of the appointment of Mrs. Betty J. Saran as Secretary, probationary, at Step 1 of Range Administrative 114, effective Mrs. B.J. Saran, Admin. 10/19/70 upon satisfactory completion of a physical exami- Secy., effec. nation. 10/19/70 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The City Administrator submitted a communication from the State Chamber of Commerce Regional Highway Committee, inviting the City's attendance at their annual meeting to consider Los Angeles County Highway Construction Project recommendations for the 1972-73 State Highway budget. The meeting is to be held on 10/23/70 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles at 12:00 Noon on Friday, 10/23/70, with luncheon at $6.00 each. The City Administrator recommended that the Acting City Engineer be authorized to;attend this meeting as the City representative. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. A communication was received from the Acting City Engineer regarding the problem of school children crossing Glad- stone Street at Pasadena Avenue. It was recommended by the Acting City Engineer and the Police Chief that a red curb be installed on the north side of Gladstone Street, 100 feet easterly of the crosswalk, and on the south side of Gladstone Street from the crosswalk west to the last westerly apartment driveway; that the crosswalk be repainted yellow,to indicate a school crossing; and that,the school crossing legend be painted on the pavement. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations. Actg.C.Engr. to repre.City @ State Ch.of Com.Reg.Hwy. Com.Mtg., 10/23 (luncheon,. $6.00) Recom. re: problem of school children crossing Gladstone St. @Pasadena Ave. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 8 A memo was received from the City Administrator re: informal bids received for the sale of approximately 9,000 lbs. of scrap copper wire, as follows: Bidder Unit Price Chris Beck Scrap Metals, Inc. $.375 lb. EKCO Metals .3259 lb. G & T Salvage .2810 lb. Derringer Refining Co. .259 lb. It was recommended by the City Administrator that the high informal bid of Chris Beck Scrap Metals, Inc., be accepted. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation. The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Betty 3. Furtado as probationary Police Clerk, at Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 10/4/70. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The City Administrator requested authorization, as per the intention of Council indicated at a prior meeting, to pay the heirs of George Adams that amount of sick leave accumulation allowed by Resolution No. 5753. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. The City Administrator requested permission to use a City vehicle (Engineering Department camper) for trophy distri- bution during the Golden Days Parade, with the vehicle to be operated by Mrs. Neal Robertson, not an employee of the City. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to grant the request. The Mayor informed Council that Mrs. Beulah Smith, City representative to the Governing Board of the East San Gabriel Valley Area Health Council Steering Committee, is unable to attend the meetings of the Board. He asked Council approval of the appointment of Mr. Forrest Paisley as City representative to replace Mrs. Smith. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Paisley. Councilman Clark called Council's attention to the letter from Mayor Lawing of Pomona, which was read in full by the City Clerk, and which expressed appreciation for the equipment and men that were utilized in fighting the fire at Ganesha Hills in Pomona, and requested to convey their feelings to the men in the Azusa Fire Department who per- formed above and beyond the call of duty. No action by Council. The Acting City Engineer gave an oral report rbgarding two parcels along the Freeway made available from the State, to be used as parklets. The first parcel is a narrow strip between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues on the south side of the Freeway, which could be improved with concrete walks turfed area, and a few trees, at an estimated cost of 15,000. Accept.of informal bid of Chris Beck Scrap Metals, Inc., for sale of approx. 9,000 tons scrap copper wire ($.375 lb. Conf. appt. Mrs. B. Furtado,Pol. Clerk,effec. 10/4/70 Auth.to pay heirs of Geo.Adams for sick lve.accumu- lation Perm.granted to use City vehicle for trophy dist. during Golden Days Parade Appt.of Mr. F.Paisley to replace Mrs. B.Smith as City rep.to Gov.Bd.of ESGV Area Health Cncl. Steer.Com. Ltr.of apprec. fr.Mayor Lawing of Pomona for F.D.equip.& men utilized in fire @Gane- sha Hills Oral Report by A.C.Engr. re:2 parcels along Frwy., for parklets AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1970 Page 9 The second parcel is off Second Street on the south side of the` Freeway between Second Street and Orange Avenue, which could be used as a "tot lot". This could be improved with a sand box, small retaining wall, play equipment, picnic area, and trees, at an estimate cost of $40,000. Mr. Wells explained that the State will supply the land under an Agreement in which the City will make improvements in value at least equal to the value of the land. The properties then would be leased by the State to the City on the basis of these improvements. Maintenance and con- trol would be by the City. He requested authorization to make application at this time to the State Division of Highways, including the proposals as presented. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize the making of an application to the State Division of Highways for these two parcels. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res -#5788 ment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs. Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERPAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT UP WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Clark, 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 5788. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:07 p.m. LZ City Cler Next Resolution #5789. Next Ordinance #1004 1