HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 7, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation
Presbyterian Church.
resent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Sandwick, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 16, 1970, Appvl. Min.
were approved as submitted. adj.mtg.11/16/70
The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1970, Appvl.Min.reg.
were submitted, and the City Clerk requested that a mtg. 11/16/70
correction be made on page 7, adding the motion re: as corrected
appointment of M. Wells as Director of Public Works,
after the 4th paragraph from the bottom, as follows:
"Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation."
Minutes were then approved as corrected.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Pres.Certif.to
John Doiron, a Boy Scout, for his efforts and thought- Scout Doiron
Itulness in preparing a study on the City Bikeways.
he City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bid Award for
ffice at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 1970, restriping var.
for restriping of various City streets. Present streets (to
at bid opening were: City Treasurer Watkins, Director Pavement Markers
of,Parks and Recreation Dangleis, Civil Engineering Co., Inc.)
Assistant Carmichael, and City Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on
November 18 and 25, 1970, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic.
Two bids were received, as follows:
Contractor
Item #1
..Item #2
Item #3
Lump Sum
21,431 L.F.
31,038 L.F.
59,300 L.F.
Bid
Pavement Markers
.0375
•0525
•03
Co., Inc.
$ 803.66
$1,629.50
$1,779.00
$4,212.16
Consley &
o4
.0575
•035
Montigny,Inc.
$ 857.24
$1,784.68
$2,075.50
$4,717.42
(Engineer's estimate, $4, 131.46).
forecommendation was received from the Director of Public
orks that the contract be awarded to Pavement Markers,
., Inc., low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works to award the
bid to Pavement Markers Co., Inc., low bidder ($4,212.06),
and return any bid securities to the unsuccessful bidder,
after contract has been signed.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 2
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on an appeal from denial of a zone change from
C-2 to R -3b, by Planning Commission Resolution #881,
on property at 791 So. Azusa Avenue, excluding, 200 feet
frontage easterly thereof (Case Z-160 - M. I. Siskin)9the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice of this Public Hearing on
1/25/70 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and the
ffidavit of posting of Notice of this Hearing on 11/24/70.
memo was received from the Planning Commission which
stated that the applicant proposes to develop this area
with three-story apartment building and a garage structure;
this, however, would require a Variance since 2z stories
is maximum permitted in any residential zone. Further,
the Planning Commission felt that, due to the commercial
development already in this area, the subject property
will ultimately be one of•the major commercial centers
within the City; also that this parcel is one of the few
remaining parcels of greater than 5 acres, within the
City's boundaries or planning area, with frontage on a
maior highway. The memo further stated that a develop-
ment, as proposed, would provide a buffer between the
single-family residential use to the west and the com-
mercial use to the east. However, it would serve as a
buffer to only this one portion, since commercial use
abuts single-family residential to the north, and com-
mercial zoning abuts single-family residential to the
south; and since this would be surrounded by commercial
on three sides, a spot zoning effect would result.
he City Clerk presented a letter from the applicant,
rshall I. Siskin, who requested that this hearing be
stponed until 12/21/70.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to
12/21/70 at 7:30 p.m.
The 30 -day extension granted on 11/2/70, for submission
of plans by an engineer to the Building Inspector,
having expired, the Substandard Structure Abatement
Program on property located at 723 No. Azusa Avenue,
owned by Anthony M. and Julia S. Ortuno, was again,
brought to Council.
The City Clerk read a letter from Richard J. House,
Contractor, to Mr. Ortuno, dated 11/23/70, which gave
confirmation of their recent agreement to provide the
plans and specifications necessary to rectify tha sub-
standard conditions as cited by the City to the build-
ings at 723 No. Azusa Avenue. It further stated that
the plan is to provide preliminary designs and specif-
ications that will correct the deficiencies, submit
these to the City, and then, after obtaining preliminary
approval, complete the working set of plans.
rt Schwab, attorney, 190 No. Canyon Drive,N��`'_
addressed Council. He stated that he had just
tr
tly been engaged to represent Mr. Ortuno and, to
his knowledge at this time, he felt that these proceed-
ings were not providing equal protection under the law,
and would deprive a person of property without due
process, and therefore requested that this matter be
held over for 30 days in order to give him time to
research the facts of the case and to confer with the
City Attorney in order to come to an agreement. If
this is not granted, he felt he would have to start
an injunction for declaratory relief.
Pub.Hrg. on
appeal fr.den.
of zone change
(Case Z-160 -
M.I.Siskin)
(continued to
12/21/70 mtg.)
Cont.ofSubst.
Struc.program
(end of0-
day ext .3 @
723 N.Azusa
Ave. - Crtuno)
(referred to
D.A.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970
The Council noted that it had given an extension to Mr. Ortuno,
with the understanding that he would submit plans that would
meet the abatement request. It was understood that such plans
had been submitted. Mr. Schwab informed Council that the
plans had been withdrawn pending investigation of the action.
The City Attorney reviewed the history of the case for Council
and was of the opinion that Council need not grant the further
xtension requested.
d Tyck, 703 No. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council, express-
ing the feeling that action with regard to upgrading the central
business district has taker: so many years that it would not be
unreasonable to grant Mr. Ortuno's attorney the additional
30 -days extension he requested.
The City Attorney outlined for Council the following three
possible procedures:
(1) Council may order use of the premises discontinued
until corrective action is taken.
(2) Refer to the District Attorney for appropriate pro-
ceedings for violations of the City Ordinance.
(3) City to undertake the work of repair or rehabilita-
tion, or to demolish the building, the cost of the
work to be assessed against the property owner and
placed on his regular tax bill for 1971-72.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark to
efer this matter to the District Attornev to determine
ppropriate proceedings for violations of the City Ordinance.
otion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The 30 -day extension granted on 11/2/70, with the under-
standing that any fi—ther extensions not b- granted unless
something specific is presented, having expired, the Sub-
standard Structure Abatement Program on property located
at 733 No. Azusa Avenue, owned by Marsh, Fairfield, Suman,
Inc., was again brought to Council.
The City Clerk presented a memo from the City Adminis-
trator, with copies of letters to Mr. Suman from two
Structural Engineers. According to the memo, Mr. Suman
and his daughter met with Mr. A. R. Bu -',an. District
Engineer, Div. of Building and Safety of the Los Angeles
County Engineer's Department, and the City Administrator,
and various methods of rehabilitating the structure and/
or demolition of parts or all of it were discussed; however,
Mr. Suman did not make any comment or present any plan
s to his decision whether he wished to bring the build -
ng up to code or to have it demolished. He left copies
f letters from two structural engineers, as well as
eports from the L. A. County Building Department, regard-
ing this structure.
Mr. A. L. Suman, 332 Sturtevant Drive, Sierra Madre,
addressed Council and stated that the City has no plan
for construction, that the whole procedure is one of
destruction. He further felt that he could reiterate the
same two points made by Mr. Schwab, attorney for Mr.
Or,-uno. He stated that he had no intention of upgrading
t,ie structure under the coercion of Council.
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Cont.of Sub.
Struc.program
(end of0-
day ext. @
733 N. Azusa
Ave. (Marsh
Fairfield &
Suman, Inc.)
(referred to
D.A.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
to refer this matter to the District Attorney to determine
appropriate proceedings for violations of the City Ordinance.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
councilman Decker said he voted"No" because, while something
hould be done, he did not feel that this was the most
advantageous alternative of the three procedures.
The decision of Council re: authorizing a motion for
reference for water litigation (Upper San Gabriel
Valley Municipal Water District vs. City of Azusa, et al.),
having been tabled from the adjourned meeting of 11/16/70,
was placed before Council for consideration.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to lift from the table.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
to follow the recommendation of the City Attorney to auth-
orize Mr. Edward F. Taylor, Special [Mater Counsel, to file
the proposed motion to refer this litigation to the State
Water Resources Control Board for investigation and report
upon all physical facts.
The City Clerk presented a petition, containing 240
signatures without addresses, submitted by Patrick Clark,
which requested enactment of an Ordinance making it
illegal in Azusa for bottled beverages to be sold with -
tut a deposit placedon the bottle.
he Council discussed the advisability of having a Com-
mittee to study ecology and environmental problems.
Patrick Clark, 1125 No. Alameda_ Avenue, author of the
petition, appeared before Council and was asked if he
would consider serving on such a Committee, to which
he answered affirmatively.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the appointment of an Ecology
Committee be placed as an Agenda item for the 12/21/70
meeting.
Councilman Snyder stated that he felt that Mr. Clark
and the young people who had signed the petititon are to
be commended for taking an active interest in the better-
ment of this community.
The City Clerk presented a Resolution from the Modesto
City Council urging action with regard to non -returnable
containers.
oved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
nd unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
roposed Ecology Committee.
The City Clerk presented a petition, containing 23
signatures, submitted by Mr. and Mrs. R. Woodcock, re-
questing City action with regard to juvenile problems
on So. Virginia Avenue.
A letter was also received from Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock,
which stated that they have had to call the Azusa
Police Department numerous times because of the 4 or
5 boys from different neighborhoods who congregate at
two of the houses on the 400 block of So. Virginia
Avenue and harass the neighborhood by: (1) riding a
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Mr.Ed.Taylor
auth.to file
motion to refer
litig.to State
Water Res.Con.
Bd.for invest.
& report
Petition req.
enactment o�
Ord. re: non-
returnable
bottles
(Ecology Com.
to be apptd.
C 12/21/70 mtg.)
Res.fr.Modesto
City Cncl.req.
action re:non-
returnable
containers
(referred to
Ecology Com.)
Petition req.
action re:
juvenile prob.
on So.Virginia
Ave.
(referred to
P. D. )
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 5
motorcycle between the houses and, after the Woodcocks
complained, their own children were called insulting
names and threatened; (2) boys and girls from different
neighborhoods are allowed to gather at one of these
houses without adult supervision; (3) these minors have
been caught sniffing paint and drinking.
Ray Woodcock, 444 So. Virginia Avenue, addressed Council
nd explained the problems that gave rise to the petition.
e also said that since the petition was submitted to the
ity Clerk and Police Chief, it has become more quiet
n the neighborhood.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Police Department for investigation and report.
The City Clerk submitted a request from Accountirg Dir- Auth. carry-
ector Cooney for permission to carry forward 64 hours forward of 64
of vacation time due Mrs.. Addie Johns, Accounting hrs.vacation
Assistant. Mrs. Johns was unable to use the total due Mrs.Addie
vacation time due her during the current year because Johns, Acctg.
of serious illness. At present, Mrs. Johns has 116 Asst.
hours still due, but she will use 52 hours during the
Holiday Season.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request.
request was received from the City Council of Duarte Req.fr.Duarte
or further support in urging expansion of the Santa Fe Cnc.for a9dl.
am recreational facilities, support re:S.Fe
Dam rec.facil.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman (referred to
Snyder and unanimously carried to refer this request to Dir.of P&R)
the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Notice was received of Water Producers Meeting to be Water Prod.Mtg.
held on Tuesday, 12/8/70, at 10:00 a.m. in E1 Monte, re: 12/8,10 a.m.,
adjudication of water rights law suit, re: adjud.water
rights law suit
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the president of Commun.fr.LCC,
the Los Angeles County Division of the League of Cali- LA Co.Div.,re:
fornia Cities, giving notice that Fritz Zapf, Chairman storm drain
of Storm Drain Bond Issue Technical Committee, may be projects
contacted prior to completion of City's project proposals
with the County Flood Control District.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to refer this communciation to
e Director of Public Works.
e City Clerk presented a claim against the City by
neral Telephone Co., for alleged damage to their
aerial communication facilities in the vicinity of Todd
Avenue, north of 10th St., by the Light & Power Depart-
ment crew, on 11/19/70.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it
to the City's insurance carrier.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control
of Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer -Food
License by Paula Garcia to Paul Mireles, for premises
at 1403 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road, known as "La Casita"
(formerly Triangle Cafe).
Claim vs. City
by Genl.Tele.Co.
re: aerial Comm.
facil. damage,
11/19/70
ABC Notice
(1403 N.San
Gab.Can.Rd. -
La Casita)
(referred to
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder to Dir.P.W.
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Dir-
ector of Public Works for investigation of the building
and report to Council.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises
recommending the approval of step raises and/or perm-
anent status for the following employees:
amp Effective
red Diaz CSv.F.ngr.Asst. to Step 3 12/30/70
Doris Moore EDP Equlp.Oper. Step 2 (Perm.Status) 12/21/70
William Riffner Police Officer to Step 5 12/16/70
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Auth.attend.(al
Commission, requesting permission for attendance at Cal- Cal.&Pac.SW Pk.
ifornia & Pacific Southwest Parks and Recreation Con- & Rec.Conf.,
ference, to be held in Fresno, February 20-24, 1971, of Fresno; 2/20-24,
3 Park & Recreation Commission members, Director of Parks 1971,by 3 mbrs..
and Recreation, and Park Superintendent, with advanced Dir.P&R & Pk.
accountable expenses of $200 each (budgeted item). Supt., with adv.
acct.exp.$200 ea.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance as requested.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Res- P.C. Res.882
olution No. 882, conditionally approved a Conditional cond.appvg.
Use Permit to allow the continuation of an automobile CUP (C-101 -
Mrsmantling
yard on property located at 1042 W. Gladstone Azusa Auto
reet (Case C-101 - Azusa: Auto Wrecking, Inc.). No Wrecking)
tion by Council.
Notice wa:1 also given that the Planning Commission,
P.C.Res-8b 3
by Resolution No. 883, set date of 1/20/71. at 7:30 p.m,
setting hrg.to
for a public hearing before the Commission to determine
determ.why M&G
why M & G Auto Salvage, 1125 W. Gladstone Street,
Auto Salvage shd.
should not have their Conditional Use Permit revoked
not have CUP
(Case C-54). No action by Council.
revoked (C-54 -
1125 W.Gladstone)
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
Ord. #1005,amend.
adoption, amending Sections 9100.17, 9?06, 9209.10.
Secs.9100.17,etc.,
and 9210.10 of the Municipal Code re: condominium
of M.C. re:con-
developments.
dominium devel.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIT. OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTIONS 9100.17, 9206, 9209.10 9210.10 OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDOMIrv1UM DEVh�vrnn:NTS.
ved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
bio and unanimously carried by roll call that further
ading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilm-n
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 1005.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 7
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. 1006,amend.
adoption, amending Section 3400.5 of the Municipal Code Sec. 3400.5 of
relating to powers and duties of the Director of Civil M.C. re: powers
Defense and Disaster. & duties of Dir.
of C.Def.&
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance Disaster
entitled:
CHEORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDING SECTION 3400.5 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE AZUSA
NICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF
DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, secord�d 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 1006.
A Resolution was presented amending paragraphs 4 and
6 of Section 47 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations
re: step raises after promotion, and acting temporarily
in higher classification or position.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
NMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED
Y RESOLUTION NO. 3914 RELATING TO STEP RAISES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 5799.
A Resolution was presented denying request for con-
ditional Use Permit (Case C-100 - Maria Salce)..
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Condi-
tional Use Permit Case C-100, Maria Salce).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
nd unanimously carried by roll call that further read -
ng be waived.
oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5800.
Res. #5799
amend.Pers.R&R
(Par.4 & 6 of
Sec.47) re:
step raises
Res. #{5800
denying req.for
CUP (Case C-:00,
Maria Salce)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 8
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing, amending Section 9231.13 of the Municipal Code Ord.amend.Sec.
relating to Variances, in order to coincide with the 9231.13 of MC
State Code which prohibits the granting of land use re: Variances
variances.
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first read-
ing an Ordinance entitled:
N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
MENDING SECTION 9231.13 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
ELATING TO VARIANCES.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read-
ing, adding Section 3200.29a to the Municipal Code,
to prohibit operation of motor vehicles in privately -
owned parking lots, etc., in such a manner as to endanger
persons and personal property, and refers specifically
to traffic control.
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first read-
ing an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 3200.29a TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO Tui', OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
OPEN TO THE IUBLIC.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
Ind unanimously carried by roll call that further read -
ng be waived.
A joint recommendation was received from the City Admin-
istrator and Police Chief to authorize the use of a
trustee to maintain the City jail facility for the remain-
ing seven months of the current fiscal year, at a cost
of $752.08.
The jail facility is presently being maintained by the
City custod`.ans and, during their normal work period,
they can do::the housekeeping chores within the facility.
However, the facility is used 24 hours a day, and a
trustee would simply live in the portion of the facility
which was constructed for trustee use and, therefore,
would be available all of the time.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the
recommendation.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Miss
Martha Ansorge, Police Clerk, effective 12/10/70.
oved
nyder
communication was received fr
requesting confirmation of the
Genevieve M. Jachera as Police
at Step 2 of Range 109.5, which
sation she received at the time
in August in order to accompany
of -state job.
by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.amend.MC
by adding Sec.
3200.29a re:
operation of
vehicles on
private propty
open to public
Auth, use of
a trustee to
maintain City
jail facil.for
remainder of
fiscal year
Resig.Martha
Ansorge,Pol.
Clk., eff.
12/10/70
om the Police Chief, Confirm.appt.
appointment of Mrs. Mrs.G.Jachera,
Clerk, effective 12/10/70, Pol.Clk.,eff.
is the same compen- 12/10/70
of her resignation
her husband to an out -
Moved by Councilman Rubio, secombd by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 9
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Gary F. Resig. G.F.
Brewton,'probationary Police Officer, effective Brewton, proba.
11/20/70. Pol.Off., eff.
11/20/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the res-
ignation.
communication was received from the Director of Pub- Auth. Change
is Works, recommending approval of a Change Order Order, & exec.
o Steiny and Co, in the amount of $232.30; also &recording Not./
approval of the construction for the signalization of Completion
Cerritos Avenue and Gladstone Street, with authorization (Prof. 491 -
for the execution and recording of the Notice of Com- signal.Cerritos
pletion (Project 491). & Gladstone)
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendations.
A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, Auth.exec.of
recommending approval and execution of Agreement No. Agmt.#2548
2548 between the City and the State, to provide for bet:State &
construction of a storm drain in Azusa Avenue between City re:Azusa
Big Dalton Wash and the intersection of Newburgh Street Ave. storm
and Donnabeth Avenue (Project 460). This is a joint drain (Proj.
project with the State, the County, and the City, with 460)
the City's share of the project to be $61,000 which
can be financed through Gas Tax Funds.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to auth-
orize execution of the Agreement, subject to approval
Iy the City Attorney as to form.
communication was received from the Police Chief, Confirm.appt.
requesting confirmation of the appointment of Scott T. S.T.Curry,
Curry as Police Reserve Officer, effective 12/18/70. Pol.Res.Off.,
eff. 12/18/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Notification was received from Senior Building Eng- Auth.Abatement
ineering Inspector H2debrand of two Substandard of Subst.Struc.
Buildings, as follows: @ 606 N.Alameda
& 300 N. Azusa
(1) Fire -damaged private garage on property
at 606 No. Alameda Avenue, owned by Philip
D. and Caro:yn M. Grey.
(2) Single-family residence at 300 No. Azusa
Avenue, owned by Jewell Construction Co., Inc.
The owners of both of the above buildings have been sent
the first notice which allows them 14 days within which
to comply. No action has been taken on either building,
and neither owner has contacted the Building Inspector
egarding them, as of 11/18/70. Since the allowed time
n both buildings has now been exceeded, further in-
tructions were requnted from Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to proceed with abatement
of these two structures.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 10
A report was received from the Director of Public
Works re: water pressure at the Eagles Lodge and other
properties on San Gabriel Canyon Road, north of the
City limits. The following alternates were submitted
for improving both the pressure and the quantity of
water served to this area:
Alternate 7f1. The best.way to provide both fire
nd domestic flow to the subject properties is to con-
truct a new main with a minimum diameter of b" in San
abriel Canyon Road and connect it to the existing
water system in the intersection of Sierra Madre and
Azusa Avenues. The water system at this point is on
Water Zone No. 3, which is a higher pressure zone and
is capable of supplying a static pressure of 90 p.s.i.
The estimated cost of this alternate would be $25,000.
Alternate #2. Another approach which would increase
the static pressure on the existing 1-." water main is to
connect the line in San Gabriel Canyon Raod to an ex-
isting 4" main on Old man Gabriel Road. The 4" main
is presently on the higher Zone No. 3. Making this
connection would involve securing an easement over
private property at the existing Bait Shop, the con-
struction of approximately 75 lineal feet of 2" gal-
vanized water line, and securing the permission of the
owners of the Foothill Dairy_ This last requirement
is necessary because of an existing agreement between
the City and the Dairy, entered into at the time the
City acquired the 4" line. This alternate will only
improve the domestic pressure by 50% b,it wil' not
affect the present fire flow deficiencies. The rnFt
of this alternate is estimated to be approximately $200
or repair and material for City crews to make the
or..nection.
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
Council adopt Alternate No. 2 and authorize the Public
Works Department to make the cornection to Water Zone
No 3. Implementation of Alternate No. 1 could be
budgeted in the future, possibly after the time that
these properties are annexed to the City.
After discussion, it was
Dir.P.W. Rept.
re: water
pressure @
Eagles Lodge,
etc., on San
Gab.Can.Rd.,
N. of City
limits
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommenda-
tion to proceed according to Alternate No. 2.
The Director of Public Works submitted a report re:
updating the City's Bikeway System, accordin- to the
recommendations contained in Scout Doiron's study.
On an inspection of the Bikeway System, it was learned
that all of the signs are faded and look rather shabby.
Also, the System should be re -dedicated as the "Harry
Wharton Memorial Bikeway", and the new signs could
carry that legend in recognition of the efforts of the
ate Mr. Wharton who was Vice -President of the Azusa
hamber of Commerce at the time the System was established.
t is estimated there are 75 signs to be placed or re -
laced. The existing signs were purchased from Huffman
Manufacturing Co. in Azusa through arrangements by the
Charrber of Commerce, and the Director of Public Works
would follow thissame procedure.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works that Council adopt the extensions of the bike route
and authorize the re -naming to "Harry Wharton Memorial
Bikeway".
Dir. P.W.Rept.
re: updating
City's Bikeway
System
(referred to
Pk.& Rec.Comm.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 11
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Park
and Recreation Commission.
Notification was given by the Superintendent of Light 'k
Notice of Spec.
Power of a Special Light Agreement with World Indusiri!s,
Tight Agmt. w/
1201 West Foothill Boulevard, dated 12/2/70.
World Ind.
1201 W. Foothill
oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
nd unanimously carried to receive and file.
request was received from the Superintendent of Light
Appvl.employ.
& Power for permission to employ a temporary Utility
temp.Util.
Cashier -Clerk in the Customer Accounting Office, at Step
Cashier-Clk.,
1 of Range 109, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks, to assist
in Cust.Acctg.
in the preparation of new meter reading sheets required
Office, for
commencing with January 1971 reading cycle.
prep.new meter
rdg. sheets
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A request was received from the Fire Chief that Fire Fire Capt. E.
Capt. Erbert Cordell be paid for his vacation in lieu Cordell's
of taking the time off. Capt. Cordell sustained a vacation
job-related injury on 7/18/70, ?rI has been off duty carried over
since that time on industrial leave, with full nay, to 1971
and probably will not be released by his doctor before
12/31/70.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Capt. Cordell's vacation
e carried over to next year rather than being paid in
ieu of his vacation.
he City Administrator submitted a Certificate presented Certif.to F.D.
to the Azusa Fire Department Crews from the Board of Super- Crews fr.Bd./
visors of the County of San Bernardino, dated 11/1F/'0, Superv., San
commending them for their immediate response, coordinated Bern.Co., as
effort, and courageous display of skill and experience commendation
during the Cucamonga and Bear fires. It was suggested
by the Mayor that the Certificate be framed for display.
No action by Council.
The City Administrator informed Council of the applica- Notice of S.C.
tion of Southern California Edison Company, filed with Edison's•app.
the Public Utilities Commission, re: increase in rates to PUC for
for electric service, such rate increase amounting to rate increase
15.2% average increase to the City, or an estimated in elec.serv.
$128,000. The City Administrator told Council he
would keep them informed of further progress in this
matter. No action by Council.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mrs. Louese Appt.Mrs.L.G.
G. Davies, 1033 No. Pasadena Avenue, as a member of the Davies to Lib.
Azusa Library Board of Trustees, to fill the vacant Bd. for vacant
term which expires 6/30/72. term exp.6/30/72
aoved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
nd unanimously carried to approve 'he Mayor's recom-
mendation, and authorize the preparation of the necessary
Resolution.
Councilman Clark asked whether the zoning on the south Assoc.Pl.Dir.
side of 9th Street between Soldano and Dalton Avenues to invest.zoning
allowed the keeping of horses. The Associate Planning as to keeping of
Director was asked to investigate. No action by Council. horses
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 Page 12
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5801
payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS ANT' SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
oved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
hat the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
dopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5801.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:33 p.m.
pity/ Clerk
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