HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 1973 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
The City Council of the City of Azusa
session at the above time and place.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973 7:30 p.m.
met in regular
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the flag. i
Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of the Church of Invocation
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call:< Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police'Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
City Librarian Ector, City Engineer Stimson,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, Deputy City Clerk
Roehribh
The Minutes of the meeting of July 16, 1973, and the
Appvl.Min.:
adjourned meeting of July 30, 1973, were approved ag
7/16/73 &
submitted.
7/30/73
The Mayor and Councilmen presented plaques to the
Pres.Plaques
following retired City employees: Mrs. Dorothy Bruce,
to retired:
former Senior AccountlClerk, and Mrs. Marjorie
Mrs.D.Bruce &
(Pinky) Hunter, former Policewoman.
Mrs.M.(Pinky)
Hunter
The plaque for John Kapano, former Police Officer, will
John Kapano
be presented to him by the Police Chief, as Mr. Kapano
unable to be present.
'was
As requested by Council at its 7/16.73 meeting, the
Consid. of
matter of remodeling of the City H_11 center building
remodeling
was again placed before Council for consideration, with
City Hall
a report from the Director of Public Works re: structural
center bldg.
integrity. of this center portion which was formerly the
(cont.from
old Carnegie Library.-
7/16/73)
According to his report, the Director of Public Works
concurred with the conclusions of the County Structural
Engineer that the center portion of City Hall is incapable
of withstanding seismic forces as set forth in thetCity
Building Code.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council, stating
the center pertion of,City Hall had been structuraYly
investigated un 7/19/73 by Bernard Kent, Supervising
Structural Engineer IV, and Roy Buchan, District Engineer,
Building and Safety Division of the Department of County
Engineer, with the City Engineer and Director of Public
Works, a copy of which report was submitted to Council.
He Gtated that, although the building is capable of with-
stand.ng vertical loads, due to the floor and roof being
reinrorced in 1959, it is incapable of withstanding lateral
loads from a seismic disturbance. Further, that no detailed
cost estimate was prepared for reinforcing tie existing
walls. However, the County Engineer is aware of a similar
structure in Pomona, approximately twice the size of the
subject building, that was made siesmic resistant,' and
the cost of this restoration was just under a million
dollars. `
Roy Buchan, District Engineer, Building and Safety
Division of Los Angeles County, addressed Council, stating
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
the building in Pomona was a little different situation as
cost was no object. The alumni wanted to preserve the
buildirg and not disturb its appearance. They literally
rebuilt "-he interior o. the building, built a new roof and
put it back on the structure, etc.
Mr. Buchan explained the construction of the center
portion of City Hall, as a result of the investigation.
He noted a layman would think it is a pretty substantial
building; however, the masonry walls extend only to the
ceiling line of the first story, and the roof is not con-
nected to the masonry. He believed the upper portion could
tumble down, and the rest of the roof and ceiling could
come down.
The City Administrator gave a summary,of what had been
presented to Council to date for remodeling of City Hall,
with expansion of offices. He explained the three sketches
of the elevation, which were displayed for the benefit of
Council and the audience:
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#1 Sketch showed Council Chambers on the top floor, with
lass and a terrace, and porch leveled down to ground level
2" higher than the Auditorium). The basement appeared as
a full floor, with Accounting, Multilith, etc., put into the
basement, and the 6 (ices for City Clerk, City Administrator,
and City Treasurer on the main floor. There would be an elevator
to the Council Cham ers.
#2 Sketch provided for the Accounting Department, etc.,
on the second floor, with front steps as they are now with
same elevation, or the building could go down to floor level.
The Council Chambers would remain in the Auditorium, but the
center building would be 3' 4" higher than the Auditorium at
the moment if the building is not at floor level. Aesthetically,
there will be no damage done whatsoever.
#3 Sketch provided for a separate building to be constructed
on the present lawn facing Dalton Avenue, between the driveway
next to the Library and the Auditorium. This elevation was
drawn at the request of Councilman Rubio, and the separn+*-.
building would be utilized by the City Administrato4 the Jity
Treasurer, and the City Clerk, with Council Chambers au the
upper level. The Accounting Department would remain in the
center building.
Regarding the use of spaces in the west wing by the Historical
Society and the Chamber of Commerce, in subsequent discussions
there was no thought to moving them from their present position.
Mrs. Camilla Williams, Chairman of the Park and Recreation
Commission. addressed Council and asked who "pressed the panic
button" in the Historical Society. She stated the Society
would move if given some place else with a good floor to hold
a piano weighing 1500 lbs. She commented on the beauty of the
present City Hall, and asked that the panels be kept on the
front of the building.
John Gearhart, 927 E. Ghe,' Street, addressed Council and
noted his preference for sketch #1, as a new building like
this is needed.
Elanor Allen, 901 N. San Gabriel Avenue,appeared before
Council and asked questions of the County District Engineer
regarding construction of the present City Hall building. She
then stated that a new City Hall is needed, in another location
across the street. The center building could be used for
other purposes, keeping the outline as it is.
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Christopher Popko, 1013 N. Alameda Avenue, addressed
Council and stated the center building should remain,
as too many of the City's old buildings are being destroyed.
He further stated the present building appeared to him
to be substantially constructed and worth reinforcing;
however, the City could build behind the present structure
or across the street, but the present City Hall should be
preserved.
'Nell Hawkins, 621 S. Angeleno Avenue, appeared bofore
Council and questioned the feasibility of building a
structure in another place, when the money could be
spent to remodel the present center portion to make it
structurally safe, enlarging the rooms, and keeping the
Spanish architecture.
Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Avenue, addressed Council,
stating he liked Sketch #1, which is Mexican in design.
He suggested the Council Chambers could be a multi-purpose
room to be used, also, by the public. He objected to
moving City Hall across the street or behind the present
building, and remodeling according to Sketch #1 would add
to the beauty.of the present City Hall.
Donna Carrillo, 301 W. Channing Street, addressed Council
and noted that improvements would enhance the present
City Hall.
Jack Henderson, 365 Rosalinda Avenue, addressed Council
and stated heyagreed there should be a safe place for
employees, but so far he has not heard any cost estimates.
The City Administrator gave the following estimates:
'Sketch #1, with Council Chambers, would be over $300,000.
Sketch #2, with a second floor but no Council Chambers,
would be $300,000:
Sketch #3 would be $178,000.
To fix up the present Auditorium with new audio, seats, etc.,
if new Council Chambers are not built, would cost approxi-
mately $6,000 to $40,000.
Mrs. Roberta Stong, 505 E. 11th Street, appeared before
Council and asked if it is at all feasible to keep the
facade, as there is a lot of sentimental value to the
present building. She also asked how structurally safe
is the center building with a 5 -point earthquake.
Mr. Buchan referred to the damage to Olive View Sanitarium
in Sylmar. He said he would have complete faith in a
building designed under the present Building Code. He
also thought the facade could be saved.
Louise Culver, 925 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and
said she is in favor of reinforcing what needs to be done,
as the present City Hall is so beautiful.
Paul E. Allen, 1218 N. Dalton Avenue, appeared before
Council and asked if Council is considering remodeling
the present building or erecting a new building with
the same design.
The Mayor explained that the reason for bringing this
item before the public was to inform them of what is
needed and could be done with the center building; also,
to find out how the people felt about either restoring
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973 Page 4
the building with a new expanded interior but with the
same outward appearance, or erecting a new building. He
suggested that the people rely on the Council to come up
with several variations before a decision is reached.
Frank Herber, 516 W. Bayless Street, addressed Council
and asked about financing this project with $300,000-. He
stated the figure is too conservative and about $250,000
short of the actual cost, including the architect's fee.
Further discussion ensued, with each Councilman stating
his opinion re: remodeling or restoring the building.
No action taken by Council.
The Mayor declared a brief recess at 9:07 p.m. Recess
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to Cncl.reconvened
order at 9:22 p.m.
The request by the Azusa City Employees Association for Req.by City Empl.
amendment to the contract with Public Employees Retire- Assn. re: incr.
ment System (PERS) to allow an increase in retirement in retirement
benefits for retired employees, having been tabled from for retired empl.
the 7/2/73 meeting, was again placed -before Council. (tabled from
7/2/73)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to lift from the table. (denied)
A report was submitted by the Finance Officer, giving
a list of retirees and the amount they are presently
receiving in retirement benefits.
The City Administrator explained the report and reiterated
'that the cost to the City for such an increase would be
$52,000 for lump sum payment, and X57,000 if spread out
over ten years, for those retired prior to 1/1/71.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the request be denied.
Paul P. Mendoza, Chdrman of the Sister City Committee, Re: exchange of
appeared and informed Council that the Mayor of Bands from Azusa
Zacatecaswould like to have a band from the Azusa & Zacatecas
Unified School District attend their Independence Day
Celebration on 9/16/73. If this is agreeable, a band
from Zacatecas will probably reciprocate by coming to
Azusa to participate in the Golden Days Festivities
and the Parade. It is nossible that the Governor of
the State of Zacatecas will come to Azusa with their
delegation.
Mr. Mendoza said he is working on this exchange of bands;
it appeared there will be a total of about 60 people to
send to Zacatecas, including the adult chaperones. He
further noted the Azusa School District indicated possible
'approval. However, there is a time factor because of
the start of school sessions.
After discussion re: mode of transportation, it was
the consensus of Council that the matter of exchange
of bands be pursued.
The Deputy City
Clerk presented a claim
against the
Claim vs.City
City by Patricia
J. Wilson for property
damage to her
by Patricia J.
automobile which
had been parked at 4th
Street and
Wilson re: auto
Dalton Avenue on
7/29/73.
damage, 7/29/73
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by
and unanimously carried to reject the
to the City's insurance carrier.
Councilman Snyder
claim and refer it
Notice was given of a Board of Directors meeting of the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, to be held
on Wednesday, 8/8/73; at T & J Restaurant in Rosemead
(dinner at 6:30 p.m., $6.00 each).
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council-
men and Water Utility Superintendent.
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control,
as follows:
1. New aplication for Off -Sale Beer & Wine (Condi-
tional� License by Maria R. Salce. for premises
located at 300 N. Dalton Avenue (formerly
"Connie's Market").
2. Application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -
Sale Beer (Food) License from E. & J. P. Townsend
to R. K. & R. White, for premises located at
626-6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, known as "Draw One".
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices.
The annual report of the Azusa Library Board, for the
fiscal year 1972-73, was submitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending the approval of a step raise for the follow-
ing employee:
Name
To Status Effective
John E. Smith Police Officer Step 2 8/12/73
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1074, conditionally granted a Variance to
permit a sign, other than a directory, in an R-3 zone, on
property located at 345 S. Azusa Avenue (Case V-354 -
Azusa Foursquare Gospel Church). No action by CouHcil.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1075, denied a Variance to permit a
single -car garage, instead of the required two -car
arage, on property located at 902 E. Nearfield Street
Case V-355 - Anthony Arcone). Council was informed of
the receipt of an appeal from denial of this Variance,
'and hearing before Council has been set for 8/20/73 at
7:30 p.m. No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1076, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 17'16", instead of
the required 25 feet, on property located at 150 N. Vernon
Avenue (Case V-356 - Anthony Hernandez). No action by
Council.
U.S.G.V.W.A. mtg.
8/8/73, Rosemead
(dinner, $6 ea.)
ABC Notices:
fl300 N.Dalton
626-6262 N.
San Gabriel
(Draw One)
Library Bd.
Annual Report
Step Raise
P.C.Res.#1074
cond. grtg.Var.
(V-44 - Azusa
Foursquare
Gospel Church)
P.C.Res.#1075
denying Var.
(V-355 -Anthony
Arcone); appeal
fr.denial re e d
& hrg. on 8/20
@ 7:30 p.m.
P.C.Res.#1076
cond. grtg.Var.
(V -356 -Anthony
Hernandez)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1077, declared its intention to
initiate action to rezone certain property (Watson
and Johnson - San Gabriel Canyon Road). No action by
Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1078, conditionally approved Tentative
Parcel Map No. 3853 (Gulf Oil Co. - southwest corner of
Barranca and Alosta Avenues). No action by Council.
Notification was received from the Planning Commission
of its election of Gerald Murray as Chairman, and
Harry Coffin as Vice -Chairman, for 1973-74.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption, amending the Municipal Code re: zone change
to M-2 (Case Z-173 - Aerojet Azusa Credit Union).
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ZONE CERTAIN
PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-173 - Aerojet Azusa
Credit Union).
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 1061.
An Ordinance was presented for ser-nd reading and
adoption, amending Sections 10.20.070 and 10.20.080
of the Municipal Code, re: increase in pound fees.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTIONS 10.20.070 AND 10.20.080 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO POUND FEES.
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1062.
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P.C.Res.#1077
declar.intent.
to init.action
re: rezoning
(Watson &
Johnson - San
Gab.Can. Rd.)
P.C.Res.#1078
cond.appvg.Tent.
Parcel Map
#3853 (Gulf oil)
1:Comm.election,
G.Murray,Chrman,
& H.Coffin,Vice-
Chairman
Ord. #1061
amending MC
re: rezoning to
M-2 (Z-173 -
Aerojet Azusa
Credit Union)
Ord. #1062
amending M.C.
re: pound fees
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973 Page 7
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.rdg.
amending the Municipal Code re: zone change to C-3 (Case Ord.amend.MC
Z-172 - David Hermanson). re: zone chnge.
to C-3 (Z-172 -
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading D. Hermanson)
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE
CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-172 - David
Hermanson).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 5396, Res. #6124
designating Old Mill Road at 11th Street as a stop inter- designating
section. Old Mill Rd.
@ 11th St. as
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: stop intersec-
tion
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
and unanimously
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
adopted by the following vote of Council:
that the
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
by the following vote of Council:
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6124.
AYES:
A Resolution was presented, declaring Council's intention
Res. #6125
to vacate an alley lying south of 4th Street between
declaring int.
Virginia and Barbara Avenues, and setting the public
to vacate alley
hearing before Council on Tuesday, 9/4/73, at 7:30 p.m.
S.of 4th St. bet.
ick Zichichi,
Vriginia &
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
Barbara Aves.
and asked Council to attend the Quarterly
(hrg. set for
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
9/4/73)
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY LYING SOUTH
Officers
OF FOURTH STREET BETWEEN VIRGINIA AVENUE AND BARBARA
8/21/73,Miller's
AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF
Brewery Patio, with Hawaiian Luau at 7:30
CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
p.m., at
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 6125.
ick Zichichi,
Radiological Defense Officer for Azusa,
Radiological
appeared
and asked Council to attend the Quarterly
Def.Off.Assn.
General
Membership Meeting of Radiological Defense
Mtg. & Luau,
Officers
Association, to be held on Tuesday, 8/21/73,
8/21/73,Miller's
at Miller's
Brewery Patio, with Hawaiian Luau at 7:30
Brewery($5.50 ea.)
p.m., at
$5.50 each.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that Councilmen be authorized to
attend.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Miss Carol
Jordan, Police Clerk, effective as of 7/27/73.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept thexesignation.
The Police Chief submitted the resignati.o^ of Rito Luna,
Police Reserve Officer, effective as of 8/3 '73•
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carriedto accept the resignation.
The Fire Chief submitted his report re: Fireman Dennis
Ford's request for education reimbursement amounting to
$204.35, for the years 1969 thru 1973, submitted to
Council on 7/2/73.
According to the report, the Fire Chief has checked the
costs incurred for the 1972-73 fiscal year, amounting
to $87.65, including $24 registration fee. He has
deleted the one course of Anthropology as being related
to a fireman's position.
After discussion re: job-related training courses or
courses that are job related, pertaining to the fiscal
year 1972-73, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to limit the expenses
to the fiscal year 1972-73, especially to the items that
relate to his job, for a total reimbursement of $34, as
Council is interested in specific courses to help employees
in a particular job and not for other purposes.
The Fire Chief submitted a proposed Mutual Aid Agreement
between the City of Azusa and the City of La Verne, to
be included in the present Mutual Aid Pact with the
other San Gabriel Valley cities regarding fire protection
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement and
authorize the Mayor to sign the same.
A request was received from the Board of Trustees of
Citrus Community College District re: the possibility
of City assistance in the lighting of their tennis
courts for use by both the College and the Community
for evening tennis activities.
The City Administrator noted that the Director of Parks
& Recreation met with representatives from the School
District, and was informed this lighting was included
in their budget.
oved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
nd unanimously carried to receive and file the communication.
he Finance Officer submitted a request for approval of
specifications for the purchase of a Forklift, to be
used at the City Yard and available to other departments,
with authorization for bid call (with trade-in).
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Resig.Miss Carol
Jordan, Pol.Clk.,
eff. 7/27/73
Resig.Rito Luna,
Pol.Res.Off.,
eff. 8/1/73
Fire Chief's
report re: Fireman
Ford's request
for ed.reimb.(Auth
$34 reimbursement)
Appvl.Agmt.
w/City of La
Verne, to be
incl.in Mutual
Aid Pact re:
fire protection
Req.by Citrus
Community College
Bd/Trustees for
possibility of
assistance in
lighting of their
tennis courts
Appvl.specs.
for purch. of
Forklift for
City Yard,with
auth. for bid
call
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, both with
and without trade-in.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a request
for approval of specifications for the purchase of a
Class 5100 Addressograph, a Class 6441 Graphotype, and a
595 Suction Form Feeder. He requested that bidding
,procedures be waived as there is only one supplier,
and submitted a firm quotation, good until 8/10/73, from
the Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation, in the amount
of $17,440.36, plus applicable taxes.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under
the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same;
and to approve the specifications as requested.
The Director of Public Works submitted his report, with a
schedule of grade crossing improvements on Dalton, Alameda,
Azusa, and San Gabriel Avenuesg received from the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, some of which work
has been completed. The Street.Division has scheduled
its operations to immediately follow the railroad crews
to perform the City's portion of the work so as to cause
the minimum of delay in finishing each intersection.
No action taken by Council.
A communication was received from Walter Boyco, Public
Works Inspector, in which he requested repayment of
,$15.27 for expenses he incurred while driving a City
vehicle during his duties at the time his personal car
was being repaired.
The Director of Public Works submitted a memo explaining
how Mr. Boyco had used the vehicle and that, in fact, the
amount owed was $9.17. He recommended that this amount be
reimbursed to Mr. Boyco from the Public Works petty cash
fund.
Walter Boyco appeared before Council and explained the
circumstances leading up to his request.
The Director of Public Works explained the reason behind
his recommendation, based upon a prorata of Mr. Boyco's
$90 per month car allowance.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to follow the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works submitted the first report
of the City's Cable T.V. Committee, with his recommenda-
tion.
According to the report, twopreliminary estimates for
installation of a Cable T.V. system have been received,
for the initial area north of 10th Street to the City
limits and the City limits on the east and west. Both
estimates vary widely, but basically they both agree that
the cost of a turnkey operation would be somewhere between
$250,000 to $400,000.
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Appvl.specs for
Addressograph,
Graphotype & Suc.
Form Feeder for
L&W Office, &
waiver of bidding
procedures
Schedule of
grade crossing
impr.on Santa
Fe R.R.
Request by
P.W.Inspector
for gas allow.
for use of City
car, with rpt.
by Dept. Head
1st rpt.,Cable T.V
Com., witn recom.
fr. Dir. P.W.
(Com.directed to
investigate grtg.
of franchise)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
However, before any system can be installed, two jobs
must be done: First is a strand map of the area to
determine total number of miles of cable to be installed,
amplifiers required, number of potential direct7onp1 taps,
and house drops; the second is a signal strength survey.
The approximate cost of these is $3,500. If a franchise is
grinted, the cost of such survey would be recovered from the
franchisee by the Franchise Agreement itself. If a municipal
system is selected, this survey would be part of the total
cost.
The Committee, in its report, requested that Council authorize
the City to contract for a strand mapping survey and signal
strength survey at an approximate cost of $3,500, with which
recommendation the Director of Public Works concurred.
Paul E. Allen, Chairman of the Cable T.V. Committee, appeared
before Council, explained his report, and reviewed the map
on the board showing the subject area which would need
Cable T.V. because of poor reception.
City Engineer, George Stimson, addressed Council and explained
the advantage to the strand mapping is to enable the Cable
T -V Committee to make comparison between municipal and
franchise systems.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to
direct the Cable T.V. Committee to investigate the granting of
a franchise. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark
'ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Administrator presented a communication from
Margaret Hayden Rector, in which she offered for sale to
the City her property at 501 N. Pasadena Avenue, across
from Slauson Park. The house was built in about 1900
and was purchased by her father, Dr'. Floyd S. Hayden, in
1919. The only restrictions she gave for the use of her
property by the City were:
1. She would like tte property to bear the name Hayden,
HaydenHcase, Hayden Center, Hayden Recreation Hall, etc.
2. She would like the row of camph^r trees on two sides
of the property retained for various reasons.
She agreed to an appraisal of the double lot and the house,
but mentioned that time is of the essence as the lease of the
present tenants is expiring.
The City Adminsitrator noted that the Director of Public
Works and Director of Parks & Recreation checked their files
re: previous offers by Mrs. Rector to the Historical Society,
the School District, and the City. He stated he knows of no
'need for the property at this time.
It was the consensus of Council that a letter be written to
Mrs. Rector, thanking her for her offer, and informing her
that the City has no need for the property at this time and
could not justify purchase without a definite use in mind.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
that Council approve and authorize the signing of an Agree-
ment with the County for the improvement -:of Citrus Avenue
from Gladstone Street to Arrow Highway, consisting of pave-
ment resurfacing. The estimated cost of the City's portion
of the work is $2,500.
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Offer for sale to
City by Mrs. M.H.
Rector of her
propty.@ 501 N.
Pasa.Ave.
(Declined)
Appvl.Agmt.
w/County re:
impr. Citrus
Ave. bet.
Gladstone St.
& Arrow Hwy.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1973
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
Agreement and authorize its execution.
The Police Chief requested confirmation of the appointment
of Mrs. Nancy L. Pieper as probationary Police Clerk, at
Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 8/13/73•
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief also requested confirmation of the
appointment of William McVicker as Assistant Animal
Control Officer, at Step 1 of Range 113.0, effective
8/10/73.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Mayor noted the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce
to be their guests at a Leadership Seminar on Thursday,
8/16/73, at the Cornhusker Restaurant, beginning at 3:00
p.m., with informal discussion over cocktails and hors
d'oeuvres at 5:00 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve attendance by Councilmen..
The Mayor requested Council to authorize the preparation
of a Resolution of Commendation and a Plaque for Sid
Mulligan, former member of the Personnel Board.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
'The Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Clark 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 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 6126.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Decker from
the next Council meeting on 8/20/73.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
I
Time of Adjournment: 11:31 p.m.
Deputy GItS Clerk
Next Resolution #6127
Next Ordinance #1063
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Confirm.appt.
Mrs. Nancy L.
Pieper, Pol.
Clk. eff.
8/13/73
Confirm.appt.
Wm.McVicker as
Animal Control
Off.,eff.8/10/73
Ch.of Com.Leader-
ship Seminar,
8/16/73, beg.
3 p.m. @ Corn -
husker's
Auth.prep. of
Res.of Comm.
& Plaque for
Sid Mulligan,
formernbr.
Personnel Board
Res. #6126
Cl. & Demands
Counc.Decker
excused from
8/20/73 mtg.
Adjourn