HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 21, 1970 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 7:30 p.m.
T:ze 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. C. R. Stackhouse of the
Foothill Park Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder,
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Sandwick, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1970, were
submitted, and the City Clerk requested that a correction
be: made on page 2, on the first line of the last para-
raph regarding the address of Herbert Schwab, by changing
;Sierra Madre" to Beverly Hills". Minutes were then
approved as corrected.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Min. 12/7/70
appvd. as
corrected
Regarding the approved Minutes of the adjourned meeting Correction in
of June 24, 1970, the City Clerk requested that a correction Min. Adj.Mtg.
be made on page 6, 4th paragraph re: appointment of 6/24/70
Robert K. Sandwick as City Administrator, by adding to (appvd)
the end of the paragraph the word3 "effective July 1, 1970".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the correction in the
Mi.nut es of June 24, 1970.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 1.970,
for the purchase of eleven (11) 1971 Police Motbr Units,
with trade-ins. Present at bid opening were City
Administrator Sandwick, Police Chief Elkins, and City
Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice inviting Bids, published on 11/25/70
in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
According to the memo received from the City Administrator,
a total of seven (7) bids were submitted; however, one of
them contained no bid. Also, there was an irregularity on
one of the bids, which may determine the low bidder. In
view of the fact that the City Attorney has not had time to
review these bids and advise Council as to the disposition
of the bid which contains the irregularity, it was recommended
by the City Administrator that Council table the bid awards
until 1/4/71.:
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled to 1/4/71
meeting.
The hour .of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued
public hearing on an appeal from denial of a zone change
from C-2 to R -3b, by Planning Commission Resolution #8813
on property at 791 So. Azusa Avenue, excluding 200 feet
frontage easterly thereof (Case Z-160 - M. I. Siskin,
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented a letter from the applicant,
Marshall I. Siskin, who requested that this hearing
again be postponed until 1/4/71.
Bid Award for
11 Police Unit.
(tabled to
1/4/71 mtg.)
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
on appeal fr.
den.of zone
change (Z-160
M.I.Siskin)
continued to
/4/71 mtg.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to
1/4/71, as requested by the applicant.
The City Clerk submitted communications from attorneys
for W. B. Ihnen re: abatement order on Substandard Struc-
ture at 116 W. Foothill Blvd. (hearing closed 7/20/70).
Lawrence Teplin, 124 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills,
'attorney for W. B. Ihnen, addressed Council and stated
that the owner had corrected all the items in the Notice
of Deficiency with regard to the property at 116 W.
Foothill Boulevard, with the exception of the structure
meeting the requirements of the Codes to resist seismic
forces. He pointed out that it was not economically
feasible to destroy the buildings which are structurally
inter -related. These buildings extend from the gun shop,
west of the subject property, to the restaurant which is
south of the subject property. -on Azusa Avenue, and includes
a real estate office, furniture store, upholstery shop,
drapery shop, and a hotel. He proposed removing the
Certificate of Occupancy for the portion of these build-
ings above the first floor as a means of meeting the
safety requirements.
He also submitted a letter from Wiener and Weiss,
attorneys for Mrs. Willa Mae Ladue, owner of the restaur-
ant at 637 N. Azusa Avenue, which stated that Mrs. Ladue
has a valid lease until 9/30/71, and that, were this
lease to be broken, Mrs. Ladue would take what necessary
action was available to her. Mr: Teplin further sub-
mitted a photograph of the buildings in question.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and
stated that leaving the premises vacant would not solve
the safety problem because, in a seismic shock, the walls
would fall outward and thereby be a hazard to pedestrians
and traffic.
Councilman Snyder discussed with the Director of Public
Works the possibility of removing the portion of the
building above the first floor, to reduce the weight on
the first -floor structure as a means to increasing its
strength. He also discussed the possibility of reinforcing
the walls separating the structure from the adjacent
structures.
Harry Moore of Moore's Furniture, 645 N. Azusa Avenue,
addressed Council and stated he felt that the building
is safe and that it had stood during the quake of 1933
and subsequent earthquakes. He also explained to Council
that their action has resulted in an eviction notice
from Mr. Ihnen's attorneys, which would not provide
sufficient time for him to liquidate his stock and to
find other premises.
Communications
fr.attys. for
W.B.Ihnen re:
abate.order on
Subst.Struc.@
116 W.Foothill
(Abate.Order
ext. to 2/20/71)
Gene Hensley, owner of the Azusa Gun Shop, 124 W. Foothill
Boulevard, addressed Counciland stated that, to his knowledge,
It was the intent of Council to destroy the buildings in
downtown Azusa and replace them with a Mall, to which he
was opposed.
Mrs. Willa M. Ladue, owner of Ladue's Restaurant at 637
N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and stated that she
would like to remain in her present location until her
lease expires.
Allen Reinhardt, owner of the Griffith Building (whio.h
houses the Foothill Drugstore and is across Foothill Boulevard
from the subject property), addressed Council and stated that
no person has been killed thus far by the buildings falling
down and no other City in California is as interested in
earthquakes as this City seems to be. He accused the City of
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970
having no plan to beautify, rather simply to destroy, and
by doing so would be destroying half of the City. He further
claimed that he has been involved with the downtown study and
with attempts to upgrade the downtown area, and has received
no cooperation from the City nor help when it was asked for.
Mr. W. B. Ihnen, owner of the subject property, addressed
Council and pointed out that the major concern of the business-
men in the complex of buildings surrounding the subject
property, is the matter of time, and the consideration of
shoring up the walls adjacent to the other buildings and the
possibility of removing the second story are considerations
he wishes time to investigate. He pointed out that the present
abatement order expires on 1/20/71 and he asked for a 60 or
90 day extension in order to provide the time for the above
consideration.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried by roll call to extend the abatement order
for 30 days (until 2/20/71) in order to provide specific plans
for making the structure safe.
Councilman Clark stated that he approved this as an exception
because this building is part of a total complex which would
be affected and which includes occupied stores.
The City Clerk submitted his request for confirmation
of the appointment of Mrs. Evelyn D. Davey as Account
Clerk, probationary, in the Accounting Department, at
Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective as of 12/14/70.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the appointment be confirmed.
A Resolution was presented, consenting to the appointment
of Mrs. Louese G. Davies to the Board of Library Trustees
to fill the vacant term expiring 6/30/72.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE:CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. LOUESE G. DAVIES
TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
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
AFfIW: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5802.
The City Clerk submitted requests from the following
Departments for approval for destruction of certain
City records, in accordance with the Government Code,
with signed consent of the City Administrator, City
Clerk, and City Attorney:
City Clerk's Office
Accounting Department
Light & Water Department
A Resolution was presented, approving the destruction
of certain records of the above three Departments.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Page 3
Confirm.appt.
Mrs. E.Davey,
Acct.Clerk,
eff.12/14/70
Res. #5802
apptg. Mrs.L.
Davies to Lib.
Bd.
Req.by City
C1erk,Acctg.
Dept., and L&W
Dept.,for appvl.
of destruc.of
c19 records
Res. #5804
appvg. destruc.
of certain
records
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 4
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 5803.
The City Clerk submitted a communication from the City
of Burbank, urging all cities in the County to support
their Resolution protesting high County tax rate and
u:^ging the Los Angeles County Division of the League of
California Cities to persuade State Legislature to
provide funds for State mandated programs.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Inland Planners
Association, requesting favorable consideration of their
Resolution regarding the routing of Insterstate 15 and
study of its effects.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, secorobd by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
An invitation was received from the United States/Mexico
Sister Cities Association, Inc., to attend annual
membership meeting on January 16 and/or 17, 1971, at
San Diego, with a registration fee of $20 for the full
schedule of activities, including Saturday and Sunday
luncheons, Saturday cocktail party hosted by the U.S./
MSCA Board of Directors, Saturday banquet, entertainment
features, and related activities. For those who may
attend only one day of events, individual prices have been
sept of $5.00 per luncheon and $10.00 for the Saturday
evening banquet and dance.
After discussion,.it was
Mcved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Sister
City Committee for suggestions and action.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
a Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer & Wine
(E,onafide Public Eating Place) License from E.W. & J.W.
Meehan to Ethel S. Barkley, for premises located at
200 So. Irwindale Avenue, known as "Irwindale Inn".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
A communication was received from Mayor Benedict of
the City of Pasadena regarding a no -host dinner in Sacra-
mento on Wednesday, 1/20/71, with two representatives
from each city within the sam^ senatorial district,
together with the assemblymen.: who would be involved,
with the suggestion that Mayon Solem, or his appointed
alternate, and the City Administrator, attend this
meeting (two representatives from each city, plus four
members of State Legislature).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by the
City Administrator and the Mayoi•, or his alternate from
the Council, and to advim we are in accord with this
idea.
Req.by City/
Burbank for
support of their
Res.protes.high
Cnty.tax rate &
urging action by
LA Co.Div.,LCC
Req.by Inland
Planners Assn.
for support of
their Res. re:
routing of
Interstate 15
Invit.annual
membership
mtg., U.S./
Mexico Sister
City Assn.,
1/16&1/17,
@ San DJFgo
(referred to
Sister City
Com.)
ABC Notice
(200 S.Irwindale
"Irwindale Inn"),
C. Adm. & Mayor
(or A1t.fr.Cncl,
to attend dinner
@ Sacramento on
1/20/71, with
rep. fr. State
Leg.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 5
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $904,526.61 as of November 30, 1970. Fin.State.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises
recommending the approval of step raises for the following
employees:
Name Effective
Dorothy Brown
Senior Secretary
to Step
4
1/1/71
James Cogswell
Police Officer
Step
1�
1/1/71
William Darrah
Maintenance Man II
Step
5
1/4/71
Jesus Enriquez
Maintenance Man I
Step
3
1/8/71
Kendall Gradoville
Police Officer
Step
4
1/2/71
Duane Hamrick
Police Officer
Step
4
1/7/11
Albert Jablonski
Maintenance Man II
Step
5
1/4/71
Byron Nelson
Police Officer
Step
4
1/14/71
Donald Sanborn
B1dg.Maint.Superv.
Step
4
1/4/71
Jeffrey Templeman
Police Officer
Step
4
1/1/71
Robert Torrance
Fire Chief
Step
5
1/1/71
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 884, granted a portion of a Variance to permit a reduced
rear yard of 20110" instead of required 25'; and denied
a portion of a Variance to permit a reduced side yard of
3'0" instead of required 5', on property located at 1033
Galatea St. (Case V-259 - Ralph Poole); also an appeal
from denial of the portion of said Variance was received,
and the hearing before Council has been set for 1/18/71 at
7:30 p.m.
An.. Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption, amending Section 9231.13 of the Municipal
relating to Variances, in order to coincide with the
State Code.
P.C.Res. ##884
grtg.& denyin
portions Var.
(V-259 - Pool
(hrg. on
an appeal fr.
den. set for
1/18/71)
Ord. #1007
Code amend.Sec.
9231.13 of MC
re:Variances
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING SECTION 9231.13 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
VARIANCES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
' ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and numbered Ordinance 1007.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
adding Section 3200.29a to the Municipal Code to prohibit
operation of motor vehicles in privately -owned parking lots,
etc., in such a manner as to endanger persons and personal
property, and refers specifically to traffic control.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD-
ING SECTION 3200.29a TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC.
Ord.#1008.
adding Sec.
3200.29a to
MC re: oper.
of vehicles
on priv.
property
open to Fub.
AZUSA,,AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 213 1970 Page 6
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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
ghat the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ASSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1008.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Commissions Monthly Repor
were presented by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file reports.
A memo was submitted by the City Administrator re: retain- Recomm.to
ing an Electrical Engineer for professional services in retain Elec.
Engineering within the Power Department. In order that Engr. for
additional Edison Company services within the City can be professional
acquired, it is necessary to have professional guidelines serv. within
se:t forth for substation facilities and other further L&P Dept.
planning of the system, and this item has been provided (approved)
for in the current budget.
According to the memo, three Electrical Engineers have
been contacted and, in turn, submitted preliminary
proposals to the Superintendent of Light & Power, to include:
1. A survey of the present electrical system.
2. Determine the extent of future development and
annexations to the City, considering power demands
' put on the electrical system by these additions.
3. An analysis of the entire system to determine the
total power needs of the City.
4. Eecommendations regarding additions to the substation
and other system improvements.
5. An economic and feasibility report to contain costs
for improvements, as well as anticipated revenues from
them.
6. A proposed method of financing the improvements, and
a report of the benefits that the City should obtain.
It was the joint recommendation of the City Administrator and
the Superintendent of Light & Power that Council approve the
proposal of Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield, Inc., of
Bellevue, Washington, in the amount of $13,000; also authorize
the City Attorney to review the agreement, and authorize its
execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.'
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the
recom-
mendations.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
Temp.appt.
that Willie Cain be appointed Acting Water Foreman
during
Willie Cain
the estimated three -months convalescent period of
Frank
as Acting
Pollock, Water Foreman, according to the Personnel
Board
Water Foremar
Rules and Regulations, to be effective 12/21/70.
eff.12/21/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the temporary appoint-
ment.
A request was received from the Director of Public Works Auth.carry-
that Frank Pollock, Water Foreman, be allowed to carry over of 2
over the remaining two days of his vacation which he was vac.days for
unable to expend due to the urgency of an operation to Frank Pollocl
his foot. Mr. Pollock will spread his vacation out over Water Foremat
the coming year so that this additional accumulation of
time will not hamper the function of the Water Department.
AZUSA AUDITIROUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and
unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Administrator submitted a communication from
the League of California Cities regarding their partic-
ipation in a Public Utilities Commission study of land-
scaping railroad rights-of-way, in which they are asking
all the cities for suggested guidelines, as well as the
various cities' interest in landscaping of railroad rights-
of-way. Inasmuch as there are two un-ightly rights-of-way
through the City, it was recommended by the City Admin-
istrator that Council authorize responding to the com-
munication from the League re: railroad rights-of-way
problems in the City, their general unsightly appearance,
and the City's hope and support of any landscape improve-
ments that the railroads might be required to perform.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Administrator and the Park & Recreation Commission.
The City Administrator submitted his report of the meet-
ing of the Special Capital Improvements Committee, held
12/10/70, with his recommendations with regard to
possible development of the old Rainbow Angling Club
property as a City park.
It was recommended by the City Administrator that the
City make application to the State for funds under the
provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965
for acquisition of the property and, subsequently, another
application for the development of the property; with
a further recommendation that the report on the Rainbow
'
Angling Club be submitted to the Planning Commission,
the Park & Recreation Commission, and the Capital Improve-
ments Committee, for their study.
After considerable discussion, particularly with regard
to financing this venture and the priority of this venture
over other capital improvements, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder to apply to the State for a
grant for the acquisition of the site of the old Rainbow
Angling Club at a price of $125,000. Motion failed for
lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by r�a-A"'
to refer this matter to the Planning Commission, Park &
Recreation Commission, and Capital Improvements Committee,
for determination of appropriate priority in light of
other proposed capital improvements projects. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
and no further action taken by Council.
'A report was received from the Police Chief regarding
the petition submitted by R. D. Woodcock at the 12/7/70
meeting, re: juvenile problems on So. Virginia Avenue.
According to the report, an investigation has been made
as to the complaints of the petition, and a copy of said
investigator's report was also submitted. During the
investigation, a counselling session was had with two of
the mothers regarding their children fighting, and it
would appear the cause of.;these neighborhood problems
may have been stopped.
Commun. fr.
LCC req. suag.
for land-
scaping rail-
road rinhts-
of-way (refer-
red to C.Adm.
& Pk.& Rec.
Commission)
Report of
meeting Spec.
Com, on Cap.
Impr. w/recom.
re: Rainbow
Angling Club
property
Pol.Ch.report
re: petition
sub. by R.D.
Woodcock re:
jub.prob.on
So.Virginia
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
A request was received from the Police Chief for carry- Auth.carry-
over of unused vacation of 184 hours for Lt. C.J. Flynn. over of 184
hrs.vacation
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio for Lt.Flynn
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A request was received from the Police Chief for author- Auth.Explorer
ization for the Law Enforcement Explorer Post #403 of the Post #403 to
Boy Scouts of America to wash and clean the Police Units wash & clean
for four consecutive Saturdays at $1.10 per car, as a Pol.Units for
fund-raising project. 4 consec.Sats.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The Police Chief submitted a request for Capt. Lara to Auth. Capt.
attend the Police Management Institute to be presented Lara attend.
by the University of Southern California at the Cal Poly C Pol.Manage.
Educational Center in San Dimas, from February 1 through Inst.,Cal Poly,
5, 1971, and February 22 through 26, 1971, at a total 2/1-5 &2/22-26,
cost of $450 to be reimburseable through the Peace 1971
Officers Standards and Training.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A report was submitted by John Dangleis, Director of Parks Report by
& Recreation, re: Master Plan of the Santa Fe Dam Dir.P&R. re:
Recreational Area. His investigation consisted of the Master Plan
following: of Santa Fe
' Dam Recreatiurna
1. Re-examination of the master plan of development
of the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area which was
presented sometime ago by the County at a meet-
ing of several cities.
2. Contacted the Director of Parks and Recreation
in the City of Duarte.
3. Contacted the Design Section of the Park Planning
Division of the County of Los Angeles, Department
of Parks and Recreation.
.The following findings are based on this investigation:
1. The County of Los Angeles has received and is con-
sidering the several requests for additional
facilities as presented by cities surrounding the
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area.
2. They are proceeding with Phase I of the development
plan, trying to iron out final details and commence
construction on the golf course in the main recrea-
tion area.
' 3. The road extension described above is not desirable
from an economic standpoint and has not received
the blessing of the Corps of Engineers which feels
that it would be impossible to do this. This also
would be of benefit only to a small portion of the
City of Duarte. Access to the park as proposed in
the County's plan would be readily available to all
other persons, and those few persons in Duarte who
would be affected by this very expensive road ex-
tension could utilize the Foothill Freeway or High-
way 66 to Irwindale Avenue, the same as others
would.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 9
4. The suggestion to acquire use of additional land
in the northwest portion of the area for athletic
areas is undesirable as it is in a natural flood
control channel which receives heavy run-offs and
empties into the San Gabriel River during rainy
seasons.
It was recommended in the report that Council do not
correspond further with the County at this time on the
matter, as they have the City's recent letter on file, are
aware of the City's interest, and indicate they will take
every step to develop the park as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
The Director of Parks & Recreation submitted a report re:
Report by Dir.
expansion of the San Gabriel Valley Family YMCA Program
P&R re: ex -
into the City,
pansion of SGV
Family YMCA
The Director of Parks & Recreation met with Mr. Earl
Program into
Bond, Executive Director of the YMCA, and discussed the
City
program presently being offered in Azusa's Recreation
Department and the possible avenues of expansion of the
YMCA into Azusa. After this discussion, Mr. Bond indicated
that he would like to have a pilot program involving
children living immediately south of Gladstone Street
School who are not presently served by a park or school
playground operating in the immediate vicinity. The
program he would ljke to initiate, after the first of the
year, would be to bus children from this area to the
YMCA in Covina for activities.- The operation of this
program over a period of time will indicate if there is
a greater need in Azusa for this type of activity or
some similar type of program, and the Council will be
kept advised of the progress of this pilot program.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
A joint request and recommendation was received from Auth.attend.@
the City Administrator and Police Chief for their Community-Pol.
attendance at the Community -Police Relations Leadership Rel.Lead.Train.
Training Program, which will be given at the Administrators' Progr., Admin.
Seminar by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Seminar, POST,
Training, January 6 and 7, 1971, at the International 1/6&7, 1971,
Hotel adjoining the Los Angeles International Airport, @ L.A.
with travel expenses, and per diem allowance of $24 per
day, to be fully refundable.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Ccuncilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Regarding the appointment of an Ecology Committee, with Appt, of
concurrence and recommendation by the Director of Public Ecology Com.
Works that the City Administrator and Director of Public by Mayor (post -
Works be appointed as ex -officio members of this committee, poned to 1/4/71
the Mayor suggested the appointment of two students from
each of the two High Schools, one of whom will be Patrick
Clark. He further stated he was not ready with names at
this point and asked that the matter be held off until the
1/4/71 meeting for him to submit names of the proposed
committee.
By consensus of Council, this matter will be postponed
to the 1/4/71 Council meeting.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res. #5804,
ment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1970 Page 10
k 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 TC BE::PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Sryder 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 5804.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, second ed by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:37 p.m.
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