HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 21, 1970 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 7:30 pdm.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regiklar session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to
salute to the flag. Order
'Invocation was given by Rev. Dean F. Klarr, Presbyterian Invocation
Minister.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem .
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Sandwick, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Acting City Engineer Wells, Police
Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Director
of Parks and Recreation Dangleis, Associate
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting
Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr'
The Minutes of the meetings of 2/2/70, 2/16/70, 3/2/70, Appvl.Min.
3/16/70, 4/6/70, and 9/8/70 were approved as submitted.
Councilman Rubio presented an`award to Miss Jacquelyn Ross, Serv.Award,
Senior Utility Clerk, for 15 years service with the City. Miss J.Ross
Councilman Decker presented an award to Stephen Rodgers, Serv.Award,
Welder in the Water Department, for 5 years service with Stephen
the City. Rodgers
'The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office Bid Award -
of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, Jan. Maint.
1970, to provide Janitorial Maintenance Service at the Serv.(excl.
Police Facility Building (not including jail area). Present jail area)
at bid opening were City Administrator Sandwick, Police QPol. Fac.
Chief Elkins, Acting City Engineer Wells, and City Clerk Bldg.
Klarr. (Merchants
Bld .Maint.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publi- Co.
cation of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on 9/2/70 in
the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Only one bid was received:
Contractor Bid
Merchants Building Maintenance Co. $545 per month
(Engineer's estimate was $600 per month)
A ftcommendation was received from the Acting City Engineer
that the contract be awarded to Merchants Building Mainte-
nance Co. for the reason that the single bid was below the
engineer's estimate, and sufficient money has been budgeted
for this work; also this contractor is presently performing
the maintenance of the Library and the Light & Power Build-
ing and the services to date have been very satisfactory.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation to award the contract to Merchants Building
Maintenance Co. for $545 per month.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on amendment to Sections 9214.10(b)2(RR), 9213.10 amdnd. M.C.
(b)25, and 9206 of the Municipal Code re: proper,zoning for re: zoning
vehicle and/or equipment rental, recommended by Planning for vehicle
Commission Resolution No. 869 (Planning Commission initiated), and/or equip.
rental
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 213 1970 Page 2
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Proof of Publica-
tion of Notice of this Hearing in the Azusa Herald & Pomo-
tropic on September 2, 1970.
' A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated there appear to be three separate uses involved:
1. Rental of heavy equipment such as earthmovers,
bulldozers, etc., which would be proper within
a manufacturing zone.
2. Vehicle and equipment rental establishments,
which proper use would be C-3, since outside
storage is involved. Also, that due to the
various properties within the City zoned C-3
and adjoining many different uses, a Conditional
Use Permit should be required to allow review
of each location and set forth development
standards (walls, access, landscaping, etc.)
tailored to each individual site. Further,
that a maximum allowable vehicle capacity of
22tons should be set.
3. Rental of trailers, etc., as an accessory use
in conjunction with an automobile service
station. It is felt that with the amendments
recommended above, including "Utility Trailer
and Truck Rental Yard" as a new definition,
this would be permitted as an accessory use in
conjunction with a service station in a C-3 zone.
No further communication having been received and no one in
the audience wishing to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer to the City Attorney for
the necessary Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code as
recommended.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.
amending Sections 9206 and 9213.10, and adding to Section rdg.Ord.re:
9214.10 of the Municipal Code re: use of property for use of
vehicle or equipment rentals. propty.for
vehicle or
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading equip.rental
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELATING TO THE USE OF PROPERTY FOR VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT
RENTALS.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of the Auth.paymt.
1970-71 dues for the Committee of Mayors, in the amount $45 dues for
of $45. Com.of Mayors
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize such
payment.
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Notice was given of a public hearing to consider approval Hrg.by Bd/
of the Environmental Development Guide for Los Angeles Superv.r-:
County, to be held by the Board of Supervisors in the Env.Dev.
Hall of Administration on Thursday, 10/1/70, at 9:30 a.m. Guide,
10/1/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Acting
City Engineer Wells.
The City Clerk presented a petition containing 198 signa-
tures submitted by Michael Agabra, protesting re-routing
of the proposed Cerritos Avenue and possible high density
apartments in the former Rainbow Angling Club area.
The Associate Planning Director told Council that the
Planning Commission is studying the possible realignment
of Cerritos Avenue, which had been referred to them, and
said a report will be submitted to Council within a few
weeks.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to refer the petition to the
Planning Commission and to forward a copy to Supervisor
Bonelli and to the County Road Department.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer (Food) License
from Norma J. Crouch to Bellen L. Santa Cruz, for premises
at 708 North Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to file.
Notice was also received from'Alcoholic Beverage'Control of
new On -Sale Beer (Food -Conditional) License application by
Maria R. Salce, for premises at 302 North Dalton Avenue;
known as "Sonora Cafe".
The City Clerk received a petition containing 21 names,
protesting issuance of a liquor license in a residential
area, which would disturb the peace and quiet in the neigh-
borhood.
The Associate Planning Director addressed Council and stated
that, while the property is zoned C-2, it is in the middle
of an R-3 zone and within 300 feet of residences, and for
this reason requires a Conditional Use Permit. The owner
has filed a request for such Conditional Use Permit and the
Alcoholic Beverage Control has been so informed.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to table this item until the Plan-
ning Commission takes action on the request for a Condi-
tional Use Permit.
'A communication was received from the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Azusa Post 8070, registering a protest against the
contractor who has been doing work on East First Street
and adjacent to the VFW hall and in their parking lot.
The Acting City Engineer addressed Council and explained the
situation, and stated that when the project is completed,
the parking lot for the VFW Hall will be rejuvenated and
left in a better condition than before.
Robert Strosser, 621 W. Hollyvale, Quartermaster of VFW
Post 8070, addressed Council, outlining problems that the
VFW Hall had experienced with the contractor, including
such matters as access to the property being prevented,
Petition
protesting
re-routing
of propo.
Cerritos Ave.
& poss.high
density apts.
in Rainbow
Angling Club
area
ABC Notice
(708 N.Azusa
Ave.)
ABC Notice
(302 N.Dalton
Ave. -"Sonora
Cafe")
(Tabled)
Ltr.fr.VFW
re:work
being done
on bridge
@1st Street
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 Page 4
heavy equipment being stored on the parking lot, damage to
the parking lot, and a sharp incline being left between the
easterly and westerly sections of the parking lot.
Moved by Councilman Clark, secoided by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and refer to the
Engineering Department.
The City Clerk presented to Council the auditors' report
Auditors'
for the fiscal year ending 6/30/70.
annual
rpt.presented
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive the report.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
C.Treas.
showing a balance of $1,157,241.57 as of August 31, 1970.
Fin.State-
ment
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise
recommending the approval of a step raise for the follow-
ing employee:
Name Effective
Vernon Ta'a Meter Reader to Step 3 10/8/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
'The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation to revise Pers.Bd.recom,
Section 47, paragraphs 4 and 6, of the Rules and Regulations to revise
re: minimum increase of salary upon promotion or'acting in R&R re:min.
a higher capacity. incr.of
salary upon
It was explained that since a'minimum of 5% increase was promotion
to be granted in each instance, and due to the present or actg.in
salary schedule indicating less than 5% increases between higher
some of the higher steps/ranges, this resulted in an capacity
additional step being granted'to conform to the present
Rule. The differences in some of the higher levels ranged
from 4.34% to 4.94%, and it was felt by the Board that it
would be desirable to eliminate the required minimum of
5%, but still grant the increase at the lowest step of the
appropriate pay range that would yield an increase over an
employee's present salary.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to table to the 10/5/70 meeting,
and to forward this material to the Azusa City Employees
Association and the Azusa Police and Fire Association, for
whatever comments they may wish to make.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#871
'tion No. 871, conditionally granted a Variance to permit rtg. Var.
reduction of parking space size to 9' x 19' instead of Case V -253 -
required 9' x 201; and reduction of access to 2416" in- Conforti)
stead of required 25'0"; on property at 525 No. Azusa
Avenue (Case V-253 - O.J. Conforti). No action by Council.
A memo was received from the Associate Planning Director, Hrg, re:
giving notice of a public hearing in the Regional Planning County Zene
Commission hearing room on 10/1/70 at 9:30 a.m. re: Los Eccep. Case
Angeles County Zone Exception Case #9594-(1). The subject #9594-(1)
property is located on the west side of Barranca (Ben
Lomond) Avenue between the Foothill Freeway and the park
which is presently being developed by the County; and which
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 Page 5
falls within the City's planning area. The applicant pro-
poses to construct, operate and maintain two 4 -unit apartment
buildings, garages, covered recreation areas, and appurtenant
facilities on subject property.
The memo further stated that the subject property should be
developed as an extension of the proposed park and an exten-
sion of Alford Street easterly to Barranca Avenue. Other
than this development, it should be single-family residential.
The Associate Planning Director requested that Council take
some action to make the Regional Planning Commission aware
of the City's feelings on this subject.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman. Snyder
and unanimously carried to indicate City's opposition by a
letter from the Mayor, and to authorize the Associate Planning
Director and City Administrator to attend this hearing.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#1000
amending Section 9230.70, paragraph (8)-(d)-1 of the Municipal smend.Sec.
Code re: area for enterprise identification signs in the C-3 9230.70 of
zone. MC re:
identif.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: signs in
C-3 zone
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
IN THE C-3 ZONE.
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 1000.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord.#1001
amending Section 2325 of the Municipal Code re: powers and amend.Sec.
duties of the Park and Recreation Commission, by correcting 2325 of MC
the wording "Superintendent of Public Works" and "Recreation re:powers
Director" to "Director of Parks and Recreation", where such & duties of
reference appears. Pk.&Rec.Comm.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELAT-
ING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
'and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 1001.
A Resolution was presented, denying a request for a Res -#5784
Variance (Case No. V-249 - Friedeberg). denying req.
for Var.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: (V-249 -
Friedeberg)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 Page 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING
A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE '(Varlance Case No. V-249 - Friedeberg).
s .
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
the resignation of Patrick C.
'Moved
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
Girton, probationary Police
by the following vote of Council:
Girton,
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Clark,
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5784.
effec.
'An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
the Municipal Code
1st rdg.Ord.
amending by additions to Sections 9206
re: use of
and 9214.10(b)-2 re: proper zoning for disabled, repaired cr
propty.for
impounded vehicle storage.
disabled,
C.M,Bragg,Jr.
repaired or
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first .reading the
impounded
Ordinance entitled:
veh.storage
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Moved by Councilman Snyder,
RELATING TO THE USE OF PROPERTY FOR DISABLED, REPAIRED OR
9/14/70
IMPOUNDED VEHICLE STORAGE.
confirm the appointment.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously.carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
'The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Commissions Monthly
were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and
unanimously carried to file. '
The Superintendent of Light &'Power submitted a request for Conf.apppt.
confirmation of the appointment of Francis R. Palazzo, F.R.Palazzo,
Lineman, probationary, at Step 4 of Range 121.5,.effective Lineman,
9/21/70. effect.
9/21/70
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilmah Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of David J. Resig.D.J.
Mc Cullen, Police Officer, effective 10/3/70, due to reasons Mc Cullen,
of health. Pol.Off.,
effec.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder 10/3/70
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted
the resignation of Patrick C.
Resig.P.C.
Girton, probationary Police
Officer, effective 9/14/70.
Girton,
Pol.Off.,
Moved by Councilman Clark,
seconded by Councilman Snyder
effec.
'and unanimously carried to
accept the resignation.
9/14/70
The Police Chief submitted
a request for confirmation of
Conf.appt.
the appointment of Charles
M.',Bragg, Jr., Police Reserve
C.M,Bragg,Jr.
Officer, effective 9/14/70.
Pol.Res.Off.,
effect.
Moved by Councilman Snyder,
seconded by Councilman Clark
9/14/70
and unanimously carried to
confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted
the resignation of Police
Resig.J.J.
Reserve Officer John J. Kulick,
effective 9/26/70.
Kulick,Pol.
Res.Off.,
Moved by Councilman Snyder,
seconded by Councilman Clark
effec.9/26/70
and unanimously carried to
confirm the appointment.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 Page 7
A report was received from the City Administrator regarding Report re:
the Swap Meet problem. Swap Meet
problem
Mr. Myrl Kavanaugh, 140 W. Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel,
addressed Council and explained that, to his knowledge, the
number of cases of stolen merchandise being sold at the Swap
'Meet was very small during the period of time the Swap Meet
has operated. However, he would like to employ the services
of an off-duty Police Officer,to help control even this
minimal amount. He and the Council discussed the problems
of merchants selling new merchandise at the Swap Meet in
competition with local City merchants, and the problem of
sales tax being collected.
Mrs. Pat Gleason, 5220 N. Leaf Avenue, appeared before
Council in support of the Swap Meet, and presented state-
ments from nine businesses in'the immediate area, indicating
the increase of business in their establishments due to the
presence of the Swap Meet. She further stated that persons
attend this Swap Meet from many cities and this provides
advertising for the City. She pointed out that the Foothill
Swap Meet is the cleanest and best operated of all Swap
Meets with which she is familiar.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the following conditions
of operation for the Swap Meet, to be sent to Mr. Kavanaugh:
1. Theatre operators to obtain the names and license
numbers, as well as the general classifications
of items being offered by the various Swappers,
with these lists being forwarded to the Police
Department.
2. Employ personnel from the Azusa Police Department,
to be present during the operation of the Swap -Meet
each Sunday, to investigate any illegal transactions.
3. Require any Swappers, who offer new merchandise for
sale, to post the retail sales license in view for
any inspectors or Police personnel.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Administrator Notice of
for Council to authorize the Mayor to execute the Notice Completion
of Completion, for recording,;of the Police Facility Communi- for Pol.Fac.
cation. Equipment installation. Communication
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and Equipment
unanimously carried to accept the recommendation and authorize
the execution and recording of said Notice of Completion.
A request was received from Mrs. Irene Gilbertson, Assis- Auth.Asst.C.D
tant Civil Defense Director, for authorization to attend Dir.Gilbertso:
the Southern California Civil Defense & Disaster Association attend.@mtg.
general membership meeting, to be held in Long Beach on S.C.Civ.Def.&
September 24 and 25, 1970, with advance accountable expenses Dis.Assn.in
of $75. Long & 25 Beach,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 9/24
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
A request was
received from
the City Administrator for
Auth.-$264.80
expenditure of
$264.80 for
a full-page
ad
in the Special
expend.for ad
Section in tabloid
format,
re': Golden
Days
celebration, to
in Az.Herald
be inserted in
the 10/7/70
edition of
the
Azusa Herald,
re: Golden
with the first
and last page
to be in
two
colors.
Days cele.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize such
expenditure in the amount of $264.80.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Sgt.Molloy
Chief for Sgt. James T. Molloy and Police Officer Richard & Pol.Off.
' Allen to be permitted to participate in the National Allen to
Police Olympics, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, on attend Natl.
October 2, 3 and 4, 1970, and request authorization for Pol.Olympics
expenses for gasoline. F @Phoenix,
10/2-4
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
attendance as requested, plus gasoline expenses and time
off with pay.
Councilman Clark, as Project Chairman of the Aztec Band Sale Auto
Boosters presented a letter which is being mailed out re: Lic.Plate
their sae of automobile license frames containing the Frames by
words "Azusa - The Canyon City", at $2 a pair, as a fund- Aztec Band
raising project for uniform replacement for the Band. No Boosters,
action taken. @$2• pr.
Councilman Clark informed Council of complaint regarding Re: ped.
the pedestrian traffic in the Murray School area: in the traffic
vicinity of Gladstone Street and Cerritos Avenue, where problem in
posting is needed; also along both Pasadena and'Heathdale vicinity of
Avenues at Gladstone Street, where it is almost impossible Murray School
to walk along the street and where better crossings should
be provided, `
'Mrs. Rose Black, 432 South Rosalinda, addressed Council,
stating curbs should be painted red on Gladstone Street on
the north and south sides, or post no parking or stopping
signs during school hours.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Police
Chief and the Acting City Engineer.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5785
payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Decker 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
'NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5785.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 9:44 p.m.
City QLerk
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