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COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING
5050 NORTH IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 3,1963
7 00 O'CLOOK B M
Upon instructions of Mayor Diaz, the City Clerk
adjourned the meeting until such time as a quorum of the Council
was present
At 7 15 O'Clock P M, the City Council of the City of
Irwindale met at the above place in an adjourned regular
meeting, pursuant to the adjournment by the legislative body of
its regular meeting of September 2, 1963, the City Clerk declared
that Notice of Adjournment of meeting was posted as required by
law
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our
Country, the meeting was opened with an invocation by Mr Robert
R Stevens
ROLL CALL Present Councilmen Breceda,
Sulzer, and Mayor Diaz Absent
Councilmen Miranda and Martinez
Also present City Attorney Robert R Stevens, City
Clerk Lee B Young and Recording Secretary Amelia Adame Also
Absent City Manager Lloyd G Veldman
COMMUNITY REPORTS
v,,4 PROCLAMATION - A copy of the Mayor's proclamation
YOUTH MONTH which was sent to all residents
proclaiming the month of September
to be Youth Month and designating the period from September 17
through September 30, 1963, as American Youth Enrollment, was
received and filed
�Q\ LIBRARY - JOB OPPORTUNITY A copy of a notice which was sent
to all residents requesting
applications for the position of Librarian Aide in the Irwindale
Public Library starting September 16, 1963, was received and filed
,-, LIBRARY -AVAILABILITY OF
TEXT BOOKS RELATING TO
POLICE WORK
Library, was received and
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF
4 PREVIOUS MEETING
A memorandum which was sent to all
Police Department Personnel advising
them of books relating to police
work which are available in the
filed
and August 29, 1963 were still
There were no minutes presented
for approval, but it was noted that
the minutes of August 19, 1963,
pending
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
,' PARK AND RECREATION The Park and Recreation Commission
"--VCOMMISSION MINUTES Minutes of August 20, 1963, were
were received and filed presented for reference and the same
15.' PARK AND RECREATION Memorandum from the Park and Recreation
YJ COMMISSION - PROPOSED Commission setting forth the proposed
' PROGRAM FOR FIESTA program for the September 14, 1963,
Fiesta, and a list of the estimated
expenses was presented for Council consideration
455
Upon request of the City Clerk, Councilman Breceda moved,
seconded by Councilman Sulzer that $300 00 be transferred to the
Petty Cash Fund to be used for minor and immediate expenses
incurred for the Fiesta to be held September 14, 1963
Motion carried unanimously
COUNCILMAN MARTINEZ ARRIVED AT 7 35 O'CLOCK P M AND TOOK
HIS PLACE ON THE ROSTRUM
PARK AND RECREATION The City Clerk presented a memo- y5'7"
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS randum from the Park and Recreation
Commission making several recommend-
ations for Council consideration, as follows
1 The Park and Recreation requested that the Council jr&
r^ adopt a policy regarding the attendance and supervision
of small children in the Park and Recreation Building
They felt that children under 5 years of age should be
accompanied by a responsible adult or teenager
No action was taken on this matter as it was the general
feeling of the Council that the Park and Recreation
attendants on duty could take care of the number of small
children using the park facilities
2 The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that
an area close to the City of Hope should be developed ✓
into a picnic area only, to serve residents of the north-
east end of Irwindale and Duarte residents They felt
that this should be considered in view of the fact that
the area along the north side of Arrow Highway could not
be developed because of the location of the high tension
wises
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Breceda that this matter be referred back to the Park and
Recreation Commission for a more detailed suggested plan
as to exactly what area is involved and what type of
recreation they have in mind Carried unanimously
3 Recommendation was made by the Park and Recreation /,Of,
Commission that Ficus Redusa Trees be planted along the �
parkway on the South Side of Arrow Highway
The City Clerk stated that she had contacted Mr Spalding
of the County Arboretum concerning the temperature at
which the Ficus Redusa may be damaged He stated that
the Golden Rain Tree or the Crape Myrtle would be most
suitable to our needs, and strongly recommended the Crape
Myrtle
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda
that this matter be tabled to the next meeting and requested
r^ that the City Manager obtain photographs of the Crape Myrtle
and the Golden Rain Tree for Council review Carried
unanimously
4 Park and Recreation Commission felt that the restrooms -WY-
that are located under the pepper trees be relocated nearer
to the ball diamond
Councilman Breceda stated that he felt that these restrooms
should not be relocated at the present time Councilman
Breceda moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer, that the
restroom not be relocated until the entire park is more
fully developed Carried unanimously
456
COMMUNICATIONS EXTERNAL
STATE BOARD OF EQUALISATION Communication from the California
ASSESED VALUES OF STATE State Board of Equalization showing
ASSESED PROPERTIES the 1963 Assessed values of STate-
Assessed properties in Cities as
equalized for County and City Taxation, was received and filed
Gas Tax Revenues
Division of Highways
statement of Gas Tax
to June 30, 1963, as
Irwindale
5/8p Gas Tax
Engineering
TOTAL
A communication from the State
Department of Public Works,
Division of Highways, showing
Revenues for the fiscal year July 1, 1962,
follows was received and filed"
4,619 19
1'000 00
5 619 19
J LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA A Communication from the League
CITIES - 1963 MUNICIPAL of California Cities, dated
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW August 16, 1963, concerning 1963
received and filed Municipal Legislative Review, was
e LOS ANGELES COUNTY Communication from Chief Engineer,
v FIRE DEPARTMENT K E Klinger, Los Angeles County
Fire Department, dated August 23,
1963, regarding brief notes on organization meeting held August
21, 1963, was received and filed
osL NOTICES OF PROPOSED The following Notices of proposed
ANNEXATIONS annexations from Los Angeles County
and filed Boundary Commission were received
Annexation No 50 City of Azusa,
Annexation No 51 City of Azusa,
Annexation No 53 City of Azusa,
Annexation No 20-A City of Glendora,
Annexation No 45 City of Glendora,
Annexation No 325 City of E1 Monte,
Annexation No 332-A City of E1 Monte, and
Annexation No 338 City of E1 Monte
PUBLICATIONS
The following publications were received and are on file at
the technical Library
a The Sacramento Newsletter,
b Tax Talk, August 10, 17, 24, 1963,
c Public Management, August, 1963,
d City of Industry News, August, 1963,
e Colorado River Aqueduct News, July, 1963, and
f City Managers' News Letter, August 15, 1963
REPORTS
The following Reports were received and are on file at the
Technical Library
a L A County Health Index, August 10, 17, 24, 1963,
b Air Polution Control District Report, August, 1963,
c State Board of Equalization, Trade Outlets and Taxable
Retail Sales in California 1st quarter of 1963,
d Minutes of, meeting of Board of Directors of Upper San
Gabriel V lley Municipal Water Dist , 7/16 & 8/6/63
e Proceedings of Calif Municipal Seminar of Calif Contract
Cities Assoc , 1963, and
f From the office of Supervisor Bonelli, 8/20 & 8/27, 1963
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MEETINGS
The following Meeting were noted
a September 5, 1963 League of California Cities R.yo
L A County Div ✓
Rodger Young Auditorium
Los Angeles - 7 00 P M
b September 12, 1963 So Calif Planning Congress
L A County Div
Rodger Young Auditorium
Los Angeles - 7 00 P M
11�1 CITY MANAGER
1962-63 AUDIT The City Manager introduced Mr
Osterhout of Zazueta, Osterhout
and Company, C P A 's who submitted the 1962-63 Annual Audit bo
the Council and made a brief verbal presentation of same He
mdde reference to the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance
and stated that in the past it had been the custom of the City
to transfer these funds to the Capital Fund for Capital Projects
The City Attorney presented a Resolution entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AS OF
JUNE 30, 1963", and read same in full
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda
that said Resolution be adopted as presented Carried unanimously
Resolution as adopted is No 63-39-284
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor
Diaz, that the City Manager be instructed to make a recommendation
to the City Council as to whether the General Fund Unappropriated
Balance should be transferred to the Interim Tax Reserve or the
Capital Fund
Carried unanimously
TONY ORTIZ - REQUEST PERMIT The City Manager presented a letter 3,27
EXTENSION TO STORE HOUSES from Mr Tony Ortiz requesting an
ON VACANT LOT extension of the permit issued by
the vacant property on Arrow Highway
The City Manager also presented a memorandum from the License and
Zoning Inspector, Mr Ernie Aguirre, recommending that permission
be granted to retain the house for a period not to exceed 30 days,
at which time, if the house is not to be removed or demolished, a
court complaint be issued against Mr Ortiz without further
notification from this City
Mr Antonio Silva, Irwindale Avenue, stated that he represented
Mr Ortiz and that Mr Ortiz wished to offer the house in question
to any resident in the City who wished to have it The only cost
involved would be moving costs He stated that the costs to date
are $900 00 and that it would cost approximately $300 00 to have the
house moved anywhere within the City Limits of Irwindale
Upon questioning by the Mayor Mr Silva stated that Mr Ortiz
would not object to the City sending out Notices to all residents
advising them of Mr Ortiz's offer
Councilman Breceda moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
that a 30 day extension of the permit be granted to Mr Ortiz
Motion and second were amended to include, that the City
Manager be instructed to send out notices of the people of Irwindale
and that the 30 day extension become effective as of the date of
mailing of said notice, and said notice is to include the moving
costs as quoted by Mr Silva Carried unanimously
CYPRESS AVENUE The City Manager presented a memo
IMPROVEMENT regarding a request from the Covina
Unified School District for the City
to participate in costs of Street Improvements on Cypress Avenue
The City Clerk stated that since this letter had been
received, an additional expense would be involved concerning the
relocation of light poles from the Edision Company She requested
that this matter be pulled off the agenda, and re -submitted at such
time as all costs are received
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer,
that this matter be tabled until all costs are presented to Council
Carried unanimously
of DUARTE SEWER The City Manager presented a letter
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT from Mr Robert Poff, City Administrator
of the City of Duarte advising that
the assessments in the Sewer Assessment District No 1 in the City �
of Duarte have been lowered by 15%
Councilman -Mayor Diaz instructed the City Clerk to notify Y
all residents on Date Street of the reduction
3y$ HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVE- The City Manager presented a letter from
MENT - CITY OF DUARTE Mr Robert Poff, City Administrator
of the City of Duarte requesting City
participation in the cost of improving thht portion of Highland
Avenue lying within the City of Irwindale
Councilman Sulzer moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
that a more detailed report be submitted, and that a representative
from the City of Duarte be present at the next meeting to make a
report and answer any questions the Council may have Carried
unanimously
g0 THIRD ANNUAL MUNiCIPA The City Manager presented a memo
SEMINAR Q requesting permission to attend the
Third Annual Municipal Seminar on
September 21 and 22, 1963, at Santa Catalina Island
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Breceda,
that the request be denied Carried unanimously
PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL The City Manager presented a memo to-
gether with a plan for the proposed swimming pool for the
Irwindale Park
Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Diaz
that this matter be tabled until the City Manager can get other
plans for study, and can submit a yearly maintenance cost estimate
Carried unanimously
SERGEANTS EXAMINATIONS- The City Manager presented a memo
✓ POLICE DEPARTMENT from the Chief of Police requesting
authorization to proceed with the
proposed examinations for Police Sergeants The Chief of Police
requested that his original request for 4 sergeants be reduced to
three
Councilman Breceda moved, that the request to proceed with
examinations be denied Motion died for lack of a second
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer
that the examinations be given as set forth in the Chief's original
memo, but that only part 1, written examination, be included in this
motion Carried by the following vote of the Council Ayes
Martinez, Sulzer and Mayor Diaz Councilman Breceda Absent
Councilman Miranda
RECESS Councilman -Mayor Diaz requested a
5 minute recess in order to answer
an urgent long distance telephone call
Meeting recessed at 8 57 O'Clock P M
Meeting reconvened at 9 12 O'Clock P M , with the
following Councilmembers present Breceda, Martinez, Sulzer and
Mayor Diaz Absent Councilman Miranda
SERGEANTS EXAMINATIONS Councilman Breceda made reference A�z
CONTINUED to the examinations recently given
to the Reserve Officers to fill the
patrolmen positions open and stated that he had heard that the
Chief had taken the test papers home with him The Chief of
Police took personal exception to the remark, whereupon, Council-
man Breceda moved that the Chief of Police be suspended for 15
days without pay Motion died for lack of a second
RECESS Recess was called at 9 20 O'Clock
P M , for the purpose of entering
into an Executive Session to discuss Councilman Breceda's
complaint of the Chief of Police
Meeting reconvened at 9 55 O'Clock P M with the following
Councilmembers present Breceda, Martinez, Sulzer and Mayor
Diaz Absent Councilman Miranda
SERGEANTS EXAMINATIONS Following the recess, Mayor Diaz Izz
CONTINUED stated that the difference between "
Councilman Breceda and the Chief
of Police had been settled somewhat to the satisfaction of both
The Chief of Police stated that he was on record as
apologizing to Councilman Breceda
Councilman Sulzer moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
that the Chief of Police select and submit to council 5 names of
persons he would like to have serve on the Oral Board for the
Sergeants examinations, and that the City Council shall then
select three of the five to serve on the board Carried unanimously
POLICE DEPARTMENT OVER- The City Manager presented a memo
TIME AUTHORIZATION from the Chief of Police concerning
Overtime Authorization in the
Police Department
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that this matter be tabled until the next meeting at
which time the City Clerk is to present a report of the Police
Department hours over the past year Carried unanimously
AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE The Chief of Police presented a memo 5y
concerning a request from Civil
Defense concerning allocation of sufficient space within our new
facility
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor
A^ Diaz, that this matter be tabled until such time as the plans for
I the new City Hall and Police Department are actually finalized
Carried unanimously
OFFICER LELAND B HALL The Chief of Police presented a memo
REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF from Police Officer Leland B Hall,
ABSENCE requesting a 6 month leave of absence
to accept a position in another City
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman
Breceda, that inasmuch as Officer Hall had previously submitted his
resignation and same had been accepted, that the request be denied
Carried unanimously
COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING
INJURED ON DUTY PAY
inured on duty
The Chief of Police presented
stating that Council Policy be
determined concerning pay for
a memo
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employees
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Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that any employee, regardless of what department he is in
if injured on duty be allowed to borrow against his sick leave and
vacation time up to one year So as to make up the difference
between what the employee receives from Workman's compensation and
their regular take home pay
The City Attorney stated that he did not believe the
City could this since workman's compensation was payinj a percentage
of the take home pay, and this may affect what workman s compensation
would pay
Councilman -mayor Diaz withdreq his motion and Councilman
Martinez withdrew his second
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that this matter be tabled until such time as the City
Attorney can check into the matter and advise Council of what can
be legally done The mayor further stated that should there be a
legal way to accomplish, this, he would be happy to call a
Special Meeting to take action Carried unanimously
�i,,RESIGNATION OF POLICE The Chief of Police presented the
OFFICER GARZA Resignation of Police Officer Albino
Garza, and requested permission to
fill the vacancies created by the resignations of both Officers
Garza and Hall
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that the resignation of Mr Garza be accepted, and that
the vacant positions be filled withe next men in line
Motion and second were amended to include that a letter
of Commendation be sent to Mr Garza Carried unanimously
POLICE DEPARTMENT The Chief of Police stated that the
RADIO SYSTEM Federal Communications Commission
had issued an order making it '
mandatory that as of October 1, 1963, that all Police channels
be separated He requested that he be authorized to negotiate with
Motorola to accomplish this and to use the $5,000 00 set up for
this purpose in the budget
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that bhis matter be tabled to the next regular meeting
for further discussion Carried unanimously
ORDINANCES
FIXING CHARGES FOR The City Attorney presented an
CONNECTING TO SEWERS Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
ON HIDALGO AND JUAREZ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
STREETS OF IRWINDALE FIXING CHARGES FOR
CONNECTING TO SEWERS ON HIDALGO AND
JUAREZ STREETS, TIMES AT WHICH SUCH CHARGES SHALL BE DUE, THE
MANNER IN WHICH THEY SHALL BE PAID, THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON,
THAT SAID CHARGES AND INTEREST SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN AGAINST THE
BENEFITED LOTS AND SETTING A HEARING THEREON," and read same by
title
The City Attorney also presented a memo regarding this
and explained that the Council should decide if they want to
charge the residents, if so, how much, should they pay cash or
installments, and if installments, how long a period of time, and
when a public meeting should be held
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer,
that the charge per foot would remain at $5 90 as stated in the
ordinance and that the interest rate will be nil Carried
unanimously
Councilman -Mayon Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that this be payable over a period of 15 years Carried
unanimously
Councilman Sulzer moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
that the public hearing be held on October 7, 1963 at 7 00 P M in
the Council Chambers Carried unanimously
461
It was decided to hold over the ordinance until after
the Public Hearing is held, and the City Clerk is to send Notices
of the Public Hearing to all residents on Hidalgo and Juarez
RESOLUTIONS
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE The City Attorney presented a All ✓
OF SPECIAL ELECTION - Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION �S
ZONING ORDINANCE & MAP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IRWINDALE CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY
ON OCTOBER 29, 1963," and read same by Title
r„ Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, that further reading of the resolution be waived
Carried unanimously
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer
that said resolution be adopted as presented
Councilman Breceda referred to a court case pending in
the City of San Bruno regarding the adoption of their master plAn
Councilman Sulzer moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
that this matter be tabled until such time as the City Attorney
brings in a written legal opinion concerning the City of San Bruno
and the possible effect it may have on the City of Irwindale's
adoption of the Zoning Map and Ordinance Carried unanimously
Because of the proceedings action, the association
resolutions concerning authorization of councilmembers to file
written arguments for and against a city measure were tabled also
HIGHWAY USERS TAXES The City Attorney presented a resolution
AND FEES entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY s s
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
ACCEPTING THE IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY USERS TAXES AND FEES
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1852, STATUTES OF 1963", and read same by title
Councilman Breceda moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez
that further reading of the resolution be waived Carried unanimously
Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer,
that said Resolution be adopted as presented Carried unanimously
Resolution as adopted is No 63-40-285
OTHER MATTERS
REPORT OF POLICE The City Manager presented a report �2z
TRAINING SESSION from Mayor Diaz and Councilman Sulzer
regarding the Police Training Session,
and the City Clerk apologized for not getting copies of this reper t
to the councilmembers sooner
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman Sulzer,
that this matter be tabled to the next meeting in order to give the
councilmembers time to study each individual item Carried unanimotaly
EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATION Councilman -Mayor Diaz stated that 6
previously a resident had been disqualified
for employment in the City, and that
information had come to him whereby the disqualification may be lifted
He stated that he would contact Mr s Young and give her the name of
the person involved
Councilman -Mayor Diaz moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez
than an evaluation be made regarding the eligibility of employment
of the person concerned Carried unanimously
POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL Councilman Breceda stated that he
PROBLEM - LIE DETECTOR TEST understood that one of the Police Officers
in the City had made a complaint in a
neighboring city against 2 other officers in the City of Irwindale, and
he felt that his matter should be investigated by our own department
He stated that since there were 3 officers involved, one of them was
lying
Councilman Breceda moved, seconded by Councilman -Mayor Diaz, that the
three officers involved be required to take a lie detector test and
that the one that refuses to take the test be fired from the department
After some discussion Councilman -Mayor Diaz withdrew his
second because he felt it amy interfere with a persons consi.tutional
rights
Councilman -Mayor Diaz again seconded the motion pending a
legal opinion from the City Attorney as to whether or not the men's
constitutional rights were being violated Carried unanimously
J HIDALGO & JUAREZ Councilman Martinez moved, seconded by
STREET NUMBERING Councilman Sulzer, that the matter of
having numbers put on the curbs on
Hidalgo and Juarez be considered by the City Council Carried
unanimously
City Manager to investigate and report to Council
HIDALGO & JUAREZ FENCES Councilman Sulzer stated that he had
j received complaints from some of the
residents of Hidalgo and Juarez Street, thr the fences were not
to the satisfaction of the residents
Councilman Sulzer moved, seconded by Councilman Martinez
that tb3s ,job not be signed off until the property owners on these
streets are satisfied Carried unanimously
Mrs Young stated that there were several items not
included in the contract which would be brought to Council's attention
later
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion, meeting was adyeu�ned at 11 17 O'Clcok P M
d at regular meeting of October 7, 1963