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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1961COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING 5050 NORTH IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY JANUARY 16, 1961 6 00 O'CLOCK P M The City Council of the City of Irwindale met at the above time and place in regular session Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag of our country, the meeting was opened with an invocation by Council- woman Silva ROLL CALL Present Councilwoman Silva, Councilmen Diaz, Tapia and Mayor Garcia, City Clerk/City Manager James M McLean, and Recording Secretary Amelia Adame Absent Councilman Breceda ABSENTEE EXCUSED Councilman Tapia moved, seconded by Counilman Diaz, that Councilman Breceda be excused from the meeting Unanimously carried AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE The City Manager presented t� v OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Affidavit of posting notice of adjournment of meeting of January 2, 1961 Reading of the Affidavit and the notice was waived and the same were received and filed RESIGNATION OF CITY The Mayor made reference to a ATTORNEY JOHN T REVIS letter of resignation from the City Attorney John T Revis, copy of which had been previously transmitted to each Councilmember Reading of the letter was waived After some discussion, Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that the resignation of John T Revis as City Attorney be accepted effective as indicated in his letter Motion carried by the following vote• Yes, Councilmen Silva, Diaz, Tapia and Garcia Noes Councilmen, None Absent Councilman Breceda APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of October 18 regular meeting, October 28 adjourned meeting, November 15, regular meeting, November 22 adjourned meeting, December 5 regular meeting and Decmeber 19 regular meeting were submitted for approval Councilwoman Silva moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, that reading of the minutes be waived and that they be approved as submitted Motion carried by the following vote Ayes Councilmen, Silva, Diaz, Tapia and Garcia Noes Council- men None Absent Councilman Breceda A short recess was called at 6 20 P M for the purpose of examining the warrants and demands and also to hold an executive session to interview Richard A Ibanez for the position of City Attorney The meeting reconvened at 7 05 P M and Councilman Breceda,_/ 4-0 who arrived at 6 32 P M took his place at the rostrum �v APPOINTMENT OF (CITY The Mayor stated that before they ATTORNEY) RICHARD IBANEZ entered the executive session, the AS CITY ATTORNEY resignation of the former City Attorney had been accepted and -1- 700 that there was present an applicant for the position present. Three of the Councilmembers had previously interview the applicant and the executive session had been for the purpose of having the other two members of the Council meet and interview him. The Mayor introduced Richard A. Ibanez, whereupon he moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that Mr Ibanez be employed as City Attorney Councilman Breceda asked if the letter of resignation from Mr Revis had been submitted and asked that mr Revis be given a personnel session The Mayor explained that the letter of resignation from Mr Revis had been accepted unanimously and explained that a personnel session must be requested by the person involved and since Mr Revis had not requested one, it was not in order. Motion was carried by the following vote Ayes Councilmen Silva, Diaz and Garcia. Noes Councilman Breceda. He stated that he voted no because he had not met Mr. Ibanez Prior to this time and he felt that Mr. Revis had not had an opportunity to defend himself In abstention Councilman Tapia, because this was the first time he had met Mr Ibanez and did not have the opportunity of asking him certain things that he would like to ask. Absent Councilmen None. The Mayor stated that for the clarification of this matter for the benefit of Councilman Tapia and Breceda that the former City Attorney had ample time to communicate with the members of the Council, but since his letter of resignation did not indicate that there were any ulterior motives in connection with his resignation, and since the former City Attorney had stated that he did not have the time required to serve the City, his resignation was accepted The Mayor also stated that both Councilman Tapia and Breceda had been invited to the original meeting with Mr. Ibanez and had been informed of this meeting cell in advance of the time set and he was sorry that Councilmen pia and Breceda had been unable to attend. Councilman Tapia stated for the -record that his reasons for not attending the interview with Mr. Ibanez was that he under- stood it was to be an interview for the Council and that there were other people in the group that did not belong to the Council The Mayor stated that the motion to employ Mr Ibanez as City Attorney had been made, seconded and carried, and he then invited Mr Ibanez to take his place on the rostrum as the new City Attorney. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND The Register of Warrants and \� DEMANDS Demands was presented for approval After some discussion concerning various items, Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilman Diaz, that the Register of Warrants and Demands be approved. Carried by the Following vote Ayes - Councilmen Silva, Diaz, Tapia and Garcia. Noes Councilman - None In abstention: Councilman Breceda. Absent Councilman None -2- PUBLIC HEARINGS w, 701 a�;' L ZONE CASE NO 6 Bob Crawford, City Planning Advisor, made the presentation of Zone Case No. 6 for the City and pointed out that the Planning Commission had approved the Zone Change on November 3, 1961, since there was no opposition to the Change, and since the applicant agreed to meet with the requirements of the Planning Commission. Ralph B Hubbard, 317 So Hill Street, Los Angeles, Attorney for the applicant Eugene 0 Collison, stated that there had been r* no opposition to the original application with the Planning i Commission and that that body approved the zone change unanimously He explained that the Edison Company had filed a suit of condemnation and was not sure that this suit would be dropped. He recommended that the Council approve this zone change Hilliard Perry, 504 S Fenimore, Covina, representing the Southern California Edison Co., appeared as an opponent and stated that the Edison Co was interested in this property and that they had no intention of dropping the condemnation suit since they felt the property was ideal for a power station. Discussion ensued concerning the condemnation suit Mr Hubbard appeared in rebuttal and discussion followed concerning the use intended for the property involved Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilman Dias, that the hoari.ng be closed Unanimously carried Councilwoman Silva moved, seconded by Councilman Diaz, that the zone change as requested be denied Unanimously carried. t0 COUNCIL DETERMINATION ON Public Hearing on Zone Case a ? ZONE CASE NO. 4 No 4 was held on November 15, 1960. Mayor Garcia stated that the Councilmembers had been unable to meet to determine this matter Determination of this case was postponed for 90 days, at which time all interested parties will be notified of the date it will appear on the agenda COMMUNICATIONS EXTERNAL DOLLAR VOLUME OF Booklet from the State Board TAXABLE TRANSACTIONS, of Equalization Table 6 "Dollar r. Volume of Taxable Transactions $ during the second quarter of 1960 in all California Cities except the 120 Largest", was received and filed. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY Letter dated December 1, 1960, `— SURVIVAL from the State of California Disaster Office, Region #1, advising of "Individual and Family Survival" Adult Education Classes, was received and filed UNDERWATER RECOVERY TEAM Communication dated November 21, S� 1960, from the Board of Super- visors, advising City of Irwindale of the Availability of services of County Underwater recovery team, was eeceived and failed -3- 702 0 ADJUSTMENT IN RATES FOR Letter dated November 25, 1960, CONTRACT CITIES, from Board of Supervisors advising of adjustments in rates for Contract services 1960-61, was received and filed. NOTICES OF PROPOSED The following notices of ANNEXATIONS, proposed annexations from the County Boundary Commission were noted and filed -- Annexation No. 251 - City of E1 Monte, S E Uninhabited. `4 Annexation No. 11 - City of Baldwin Park. Annexation No 247 - City of E1 Monte, S E. Inhabited Annexation No. 45 - City of Covina. HIGHWAY TAX FUND. Letter dated December_13, 1960, from the City of Santa Fe Springs, advising of their adoption of Resolution re highway tax fund, was received and filed. COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION. Letter dated December 15, 1960, �b from the County Board of ISupervisors regarding County Fire Protection District Territory within Incorporated Cities, was received and filed s `v DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL Letter dated December 21, 1960, SALES TAXES from the State Board of Equalization regarding distribution of local sales taxes during the 4th quarter of 1960, to Cities and Counties whose tax ordinances were administered by the State Board of Equalization, was noted and filed SUMMARY OF APPORTIONMENTS Communication dated December 28, OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEES 1960, from Alan Cranston, State Controller, Div of Accounting regarding Summary of Apportionments of Motor Vehicle License fees for the period June 1, 1960, through November 30, 1960, as provided by Sections 11003-5, Revenue and Taxation Code, was received and filed. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT Letter dated December 29, 1960, from the City Clerk of Monrovia re their Resolution No. 2978 N. S , endorsing the stand taken by the Los Angeles County Division League of California Cities on the Metropolitan Transit Authority, was received and filed COMMISSION REPORTS o ZONE CASES NO. 7 AND NO 8 Memo advising that the date of the Planning Commission Public Hearing on Zone Cases No 7 and No. 8, will be February 2, 1961, was noted and filed. -4- PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TRANSCRIPT. Planning Commission Public Hearing was received and filed (PLANNING COMMISSIONER) EXPIRATION DATES OF TERMS S 703 /oZ j-� Transcript of the Planning Commission meeting of December 1, 1960, containing regarding Zone Case No. 6 Memo to the Planning Commission advising them of the dates their terms expire, was noted and filed ..PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commissioner Pat Miranda EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS appeared and asked why the two members of the Council had been appointed to the Planning Commission as ex -officio members with full voting rights, and why the members of the Commission had been increased to seven. The Mayor explained that as set forth in the Government Code, the Council has the authority to set up a Planning Commission and has the right to determine the size of that body as well as make the appointments to that body. The City Manager explained further that this is a normal procedure in most cities in developing a master plan of highways, and the main reason is for the semination of information at all levels It is important at a time like this that the legislative body be appraised at all times of information and material available, and the best way to do this is to have members of the Council also serving on the Planning Commission ORAL PUBLIC APPEARANCES Mike Martinez, 16042 Central Street, asked whether Mr Revis, the former City Attorney, resigned of his own volition, or had he been asked to resign The Mayor explained that he resigned because he felt he was unable to handle the fob since it had become a little too big for him PUBLICATIONS The folluving publications were noted, and are on file in the Technical Library at the Community Center Building a Tax Talk, Nov 26, 1960 and Dec 10, 1960 b The Sacramento Newsletter, Dec 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1960 c County Building News Bulletin, Nov & Dec 1960 d The City of Santa Fe Springs Newsletter Nov & Dec 1960 e , Western City Magazine, Nov. & Dec 1960 f , The American City, Dec. 1960. g Southwest Builder and Contractor, Dec. 2,9,16,23 & 30, 1960 h. The Coordinator, Nov -Dec. 1960. 1 National Municipal League - State Constitutions Reapportionment- The shape of the Document and The Governor J Calif. Recreation Society, News & Prevues - Dec 1960 k Irwindale Newsletter , Dec. 14, 1960 1 Street & Highway Lighting - Dec. 1960. m Park Maintenance - Dec 1960. n Public Works, Jan, 1961. o. Mayor & Manager, Dec. 1960. p Street Engineering - Dec. 1960. q Refuse Removal Journal - Dec. 1960 -5- t - ,.1 r4 704 MEETINGS O The following meetings were noted and filed a Dec 15, 1960 East San Gabriel Valley Mayors Comm Sassone's Restaurant, 316 W Alosta Glendora - 7 00 P M. } f Jan 19, 1961 League of Calif Cities, L A Div J Santa Anita Race Track 6 45 P.M g Jan 26-28,1961 Div of Highways Dist VII University of Calif in Berkeley (Ref Item 11-b-1 under City Manager) The City Manager requested that he be allowed to attend this meeting and that he be given an expense advance Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda, that the City Manager attend this meeting Unanimously carried h Jan 26-27,1961 Department of Justice a Ri.ckey's Studio Inn, Palo Alto (Ref item ll -b-2 under City Manager) The Chief of Police requested permission to attend this meeting. Permission denied since the date conflicts with the time the City Manager will be out of town o i Feb 2-3, 1961 recommends that the members of the since it is a very interesting and The Mayor and Chief of Police -6- University Extension -4th Conference on Research Developments in Personnel Management Room 120 Low Bldg, University of California, Los Angeles Note The City Manager City Council attend this meeting informative one are to attend this b Dec 21, 1960 Calif Contract Cities Assn �rp D Ge-ohns Restaurant 8567 Artesia Blvd ,Bellflower 6.30 P M? (Copy previous trans, witted) �bC. January 12, 1961 So. Calif Planning Congress v Elks Lodge, 3355 Gage Ave. Huntington Park 7 00 P.M d Jan. 13-16,1961 Amer Institute of Park Executies,Inc, O Monterey County Fairgrounds Monterey, Calif e Jan. 14, 1961 Municipal Finance Officers Assn of So. Calif E1 Mirador Hote1,1150 No Indian Ave 0 Palm Springs 12.45 P M } f Jan 19, 1961 League of Calif Cities, L A Div J Santa Anita Race Track 6 45 P.M g Jan 26-28,1961 Div of Highways Dist VII University of Calif in Berkeley (Ref Item 11-b-1 under City Manager) The City Manager requested that he be allowed to attend this meeting and that he be given an expense advance Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda, that the City Manager attend this meeting Unanimously carried h Jan 26-27,1961 Department of Justice a Ri.ckey's Studio Inn, Palo Alto (Ref item ll -b-2 under City Manager) The Chief of Police requested permission to attend this meeting. Permission denied since the date conflicts with the time the City Manager will be out of town o i Feb 2-3, 1961 recommends that the members of the since it is a very interesting and The Mayor and Chief of Police -6- University Extension -4th Conference on Research Developments in Personnel Management Room 120 Low Bldg, University of California, Los Angeles Note The City Manager City Council attend this meeting informative one are to attend this AM 705 -7- REPORTS a 7 The following reports were noted and are on file in the Technical Library at the Community Center Building a City of Irwindale Police Dept Breakdown of Irwindale Police Activities for Nov 1960 b Municipal Court Citrus Judicial Dist Distribution of Fines and Forfeitures for the City of Irwindale,Nov 1960 c L A County Municipal Court of Santa Anita Distribution of Fines and Forfeitures, Nov 1960 d L A County Health Index, Nov 26, Dec 3,10,17 & 24,1960 e League of Calif Cities, Informational Bulletin, Nov.17,'60 f L A Metropolitan Traffic Assn Meeting Minutes, 11/16/60 g Minutes of Board of Directors, L. A County Div., League of Calif Cities, Dec 1, 1960 h Minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors of Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water Dist 11/9-15 & 12/6/60 i From the office of Frank G. Bonelli, Supervisor, L.A County Board of Supervisors, Dec. 13, 6, 20, 27 & Jan 3, 1961 7. University of Calif News Quarterly, Out 1960. k General Plan, City of Orange 1 Private Deal vs, Public Utility - So Cal Edison Co. M Fire Dept. Activity Report - Nov. 1960 n L A. County Road Dept. Road Maintenance performed for Irwindale, Dec 5, 13, 19 & 30, 1960 o Minutes of meeting of So Calif City Clerk's Assn 11/18/60 p Report from Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Assn re effects of refuse dumps on ground water quality, 12/13/60 q Office of Civil & Defense Mobilization Newsletter, 12/23/60 r Annual Report of Financial Transactions re streets and roads of Cities & Counties of Calif 1959060 S Claremont 1960 Municipal progress review t Calif. Contract Cities Official Minutes 11/16 & 12/31/60 u 1960 Conference Proceedings - International City Managers Assn v Emergency Public Works Services in Civil Defence and Information Bulletins Dec 2, 5, & 10, 1960 w Calif Surveillance Report, State Dept of Public Health, Nov x L A County Air Pollution Control Dist Report 12/60 y National Safety Council Accident prevention works report 60 z City of Lawndale - 1959-1960 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS The City Manager made a presentation TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT of Change Orders as presented by De Weese Construction Co Councilwoman Silva moved, seconded by Councilman Diaz, that the following Change Orders be approved as submitted 8-A Sun Screen and Shelter Modification $ 560 00 10-F Screen Wall at East end of Plaza (600.00) 23 Simplex Timer & Scoreboard - Gym 2,287.00 24 Baseball Field & Dugouts relocation 15,124 00 26 Plaza Flag Pole 835.00 25 'Rough Grade Plan 9,039 00 Unanimously carried -7- RM m.J a COMMUNITY CENTER Mr Van Buren Livingston, Architect LANDSCAPING appeared along with Mr Moore of Enviromental Planning Associates and made a presentation regarding the landscaping of the Community Center Colored slides were also shown to illustrate the proposed landscaping The City Manager explained that this is a preliminary presentation and that Mr. Livingston will return to present the r final phase of this presentation at a later date REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF Letter was submitted by Carmen RESIDENT REQUIREMENT Rodriguez requesting that the Resident requirement be waived in her case, since she has been unable to find living quarters in the City of Irwindale Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, that this matter be held over for 90 days so that Miss Rodriguez would be given a chance to find residence within the City. Unanimously Carried CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND The City Manager requested INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION authorization of expense advance AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING in the amount of $300 00 to attend the Division of Highways Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering to be held at the University of California in Berkeley, California, on January 26, 27 and 28, 1961 Reference item under "Meetings", at which time the Council unanimously approved this request CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTED The City Manager presented a PERMISSION TO ATTEND DEPT request from the Chief of Police OF JUSTICE ALL ZONES MEETING for authorization of an expense OF CHIEFS advance in the amount of $100.00 to attend the Department of Justice All Zones Meeting of Chiefs of Police to be held in Palo Alto, California on January 26, 1961. Since the date of this meeting conflicts with the date that the City Manager will be out of town, the request was denied. PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER. The City Manager requested authorization to purchase a Mobile Street Sweeper at a cost of $8,250 00 f o b , Indianapolis, Indiana The Council had previously seen a demonstration of a Mobile Sweeper Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this Street Sweeper Unanimously carried. \ PURCHASE OF A 1961 FORD The City Manager requested POLICE INTERCEPTOR authorization to purchase a 1961 Ford Police Interceptor from Miller Ford Sales in Monrovia, based on their low quotation. Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this Police Interceptor Unanimously carried -8- 706 4'71 707 h�v POLICE DEPARTMENT The Chief of Police presented MONTHLY REPORT. his Report of Activities of the Police Department for the month of December, 1960. The same was received and filed APPLICATION TO OPERATE The City Manager presented an WASTE REFUSE DISPOSAL BY application to operate a waste refuse L A BY-PRODUCTS CO. disposal by Loa Angeles By Products Co., in Consolidated Rock's pit on Irwindale Avenue. The City Manager referenced the Legal Opinion of the City Attorney dated November 15, 1?60, re Planning Commission Special Use Permit Case No 9 and Zone Exception Case No 3 and also Planning Commission Resolution No 17, and recommended that this application be denied Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that a0plication be denied Unanimously Carried. o�1 / REQUEST TO SECURE BID FOR The City Manager requested A SKIP LOADER FOR PUBLIC authorization to secure a SERVICE DEPT, quotation from Covina Equipment Company, Arrow Highway, Irwindale, for a skip loader to be used in the Public Service Department for -Park and Parkway Maintenance Councilman -Mayor moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that the request be granted Unanimously carried c� REPORT OF RETENTION PAYMENT The City Manager presented FROM DE WEESE CONSTR CO. Report for Retention Payment From De Weese Construction Compapy, and explained that the basic contract in the amount of $252,404 00 has been completed and that the original contract amount is earned and payable and recommended that the 10% final payment which has been held in retention pending completion and approval, be approved Councilman Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, that the 10% Retention payment be approved Unanimously carried ORDINANCES - INTRODUCED ESTABLISHING THE PLANNING The City Attorney prevented an COMMISSION AS A SEVEN Ordinance entitled,"AN ORDINANCE r^ MEMBER BODY OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS A SEVEN MEMBER BODY AND AUTHORIZING TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO ALSO SERVE WITH FULL VOTING POWER ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION", and read same in full Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that said Ordinate be introduced Carried by the following vote- Ayes- Councilmen• Silva, Diaz, Tapia and Garcia Noes Councilman Breceda. Absent Councilmen None -9- L Em RESOLUTIONS EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF The City Attorney presented a HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OD SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A POLICY ESTABLISHING A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY", and read same in full Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda, that acid resolution be adopted Unanimously carried Resolution as adopted is No 60"73-211 I� AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE The City Attorney presented a NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OBTAIN SHORT-TERM FINANCING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY j OF IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) AND CITY TREASURER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SHORT-TERM FINANCING AGAINST THE CITY'S INACTIVE BANK { DEPOSITS FOR REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION -IN -PROGRESS PAYMENTS, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY AS SET FORTH IN THE GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 53850, ET SEQ." and read title of same. Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that further reading be waived. Carried Unanimously. Councilman Tapia moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Garcia, 1 that said resolution be adopted Unanimously carried Resolution as adopted is No 60-74-212 -4 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE AND The City Attorney presented a 4p�j SALE OF A TEMPORARY resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION NEGOTIABLE NOTE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A TEMPORARY NEGOTIABLE NOTE OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,800 68," and read title of same. Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that further reading be waived Unanimously carried. Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that said resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried. Resolution as adopted is No 60-75-213 AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL The City Attorney presented a TEMPORARY BURM CURBING Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTALL AND ERRECT TEMPORARY BURM CURBING ON CERTAIN STREETS AS A DUST CONTROL METHOD,"and read same in full. Councilman -Mayor moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda, that said resolution be adopted Unanimously carried Resolution as adopted is No. 60-76-214 r� NO PARKING AREA ON The City Attorney presented a IRWINDALE AVENUE Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DECLARING IRWINDALE AVENUE, FROM ARROW HIGHWAY TO CYPRESS AVENUE, A "NO PARKING" AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ERECT SIGNS GIVING NOTICE THEREOF, PURSUANT TO THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 3175", and read same in full Councilman Tapia moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda, that saad resolution be adopted Unanimously carried Resolution as adopted is No 60-77-215 -10- OTHER LEGAL MATTERS J/ v AMENDING STREET PERMIT The City Manager referred to ORDINANCE, item pending under City Attorney which requested that the City Attorney prepare and present enabling legislation to amend our street permit ordinance in accordance with letter dated, December 9, 1960, from the Los Angeles County Road Dept , and requested that this item be held over pending discussion with the new City Attorney Request unanimously approved � ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF The City Attorney presented a STENOGRAPHER WITHIN THE CITY Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION MANAGERS OFFICE AND TO EFFECT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY A WEEKLY PAYROLL SYSTEM. OF IRWINDALE ENABLING LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF STENOGRAPHER WITHIN THE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE AND TO AFFECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE WEEKLY PAYROLL SYSTEM", and read same in full Cpuncilman Breceda moved, seconded by Councilman Diaz, that said resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried Resolution as adopted is No 60-78-216 CS� TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND The City Attorney presented a BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN FOR Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE CREATING A TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY,' and read same in full Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilwoman Silva, that said resolution be adopted. After some discussion regarding various items as shown on the resolution, motion was carried by the following vote Ayes Councilmen Silva, Diaz, Tapia and Garcia. Noes Councilman None In abstention Councilman Breceda. Absent Councilmen None Resolution as adopted is No 60-70-217 CHANGE OF TIME FOR COUNCIL The Mayor presented a resolution MEETINGS entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING A CHANGE OF TIME FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS", and read same in full. The Mayor stated that some time had elapsed since this subject had been introduced and he felt that the matter should be consumated, and moved that this resolution be adopted. Councilman Breceda stated that he did not think the time should be changed because the citizens would not be able to attend the meetings because of .lobs The Mayor stated that in his opinion not many of the citizens actually attended the meetings - only a small group He also felt that if there was an item of particular interest on the agenda, then the person interested would certainly find a way to be present. Mike Martinez, 16042 Central, appeared and stated that he felt the citizens should be considered Most people work during the day and cannot take time off to attend meetings Mayor Garcia pointed out that there are many cities that are changing their Council meetings to daytime hours and that it has worked out well -11- M 710 The City Manager pointed out that the 6 00 O'Clock meetings were creating quite a problem for attending public hearings and that there were numerous complaints, and requested that the Public Hearings be scheduled for a different time The original motion died for lack of a second Councilman -Mayor Garcia moved, seconded by Councilvoman Silva, that Public Hearings be scheduled at 7 30 O'Clock P M Unanimously carried PM ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9 55 O'Clock MINUTES APPROVED Minutes were unanimously approved at Meeting of March 20, 1961. Mayot -12- 1