HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 18, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971 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. H. Paul Romeis of Calvary
Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Sandwick, Director of Public Works Wells,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1971, were sub-
mitted, and the City Clerk requested that a correction
be made on page 1, 3rd line of the 4th paragraph from
the bottom, regarding the bid award on eleven 1971
Police Motor Units, by changing the date of tabling
from 1/4/71 to "12/21/70". The Minutes were then
approved as corrected.
Councilman Clark presented an award to Fire Engineer
Philip Holmes for 5 years service with the City.
Firemen Terry Kendrick and Michael Mandichak were
unable to be present, and their awards for 5 years
'service with the City were given to the Fire Chief
for distribution.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the pub-
lic hearing on an appeal from denial of a portion of a
Variance, by Planning Commission Resolution #884, to
permit a reduced side yard of 3'0" instead of required
51, on property located at 1033 Galatea St. (Case V-259 -
Ralph Poole), the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice of this Public Hearing on
1/6/71 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and the affi-
davit of posting of Notice bf this Hearing on 1/5/71.'
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl. Min.
1/4/71 as
corrected
Serv.Awards:
Fire Engr. P.
Holmes
Firemen T.
Kendrick & M.
Mandichak
Pub.Hrg. on
appeal fr.den.
of portion of
Var. (V-259 -
R. Poole)
(appeal
denied)
A memo was received from the Planning Commission which
stated the Commission felt that the intent of the set-
back requirements was to maintain open space and a non -
tenement atmosphere; another consideration is the
structural separation, for purposes of fire nrotection,
of dwellings on adjacent lots. The memo further stated
it was the opinion of the Planning Commission that the
granting of the Variance for.the reduced rear yard, as
requested, would be in keeping with the intent of the
Municipal Code, but that the granting of the Variance
'for the reduced side yard would not.
Ralph W. Poole, 1033 Galatea Street, appeared before
Council and showed four photographs of the patio area in
question. He stated the patio was installed prior to 1961
and prior to his purchase of the property; that the supportive
posts of the patio roof are considered the wall and are
located 3 feet away from the property line. He felt that
inasmuch as the patio had been in existence for over ten
years and that it may have been, at one time, considered
under County regulations which might have been less
restrictive at that time than presently, the Council should
grant the Variance. He explained the reason for initiating
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971 Page 2
the application was because he had attempted to sell his
property and FHA would not loan the money until he had sub-
mitted proof that the patio and the swimming pool in his rear
yard were both legitimately constructed. He has the proof
of the permit for the pool, but the Building Department has
no record of a permit for the patio. The Building Department
cannot issue a permit for the patio because it does not meet
the zoning requirements, and hence the need for a Variance.
'Mr. W. E. Deemer, 1039 E. Galatea Street, addressed Council
and stated that he is interested in the outcome of this case
because he has a similar patio situation next door to the
applicant.
Philip McKinley, 1028 E. Galatea Street, addressed Council
and stated that he had lived across the street from the
applicant's property since 1956, and that, to his recollection,
the patio was constructed in the late 1950's, even before
Mr. McKinley took residence at the above address. He pointed
out that the tract had been constructed in County territory
and, shortly after its completion, was annexed to the City.
No one else wishing to speak regarding this matter and no
further communications having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark to'
deny the appeal and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary Resolution. Motion carried by the following
'vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Decker declared that he made the motion to deny
the appeal on condition that by allowing the Variance, Council
would be establishing a dangerous precedent.
Councilman Rubio stated he voted "No" because he is not
sure whether the applicant had not originally complied with
the regulations of the County and that the applicant has
attempted in good faith to rectify the situation.
Mayor Solem stated he voted "Aye" because he felt that the
applicant had not incurred much expense in the construction
as it presently stands, and could, with very little invest-
ment, move the supportive posts 2 feet inward and thereby
comply with the zoning requirements; also, he is against
establishing a precedent.
The request for authorization to pay to the Upper San
Gabriel Valley Water Association the sum of $306.71 for
assessment at " per acre foot for water pumped in the
'calendar year 1969, and $25 for 1971 dues, having been
tabled from the 1/4/71 meeting for further investigation
and report by the City Administrator, this item was
again presented to Council.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to raise this item from the table.
A report was submitted by the City Administrator regard-
ing the activities of this Association, plus a copy of
its monthly financial statement for December, 1970.
After discussion, it was
Auth.payment
assessment &
dues to Upper
SGV Wtr.Assn.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Mayor Solem that
the City continue membership in the Upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Association and authorize payment of fees
and dues. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder
'ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Consideration of a Joint Powers Authority Agreement
with Los Angeles County, Azusa, and three other cities,
for the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, having been
tabled from the 1/4/71 meeting, with a request for a
report from the City Administrator, was again presented
to Council.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to raise the item from
the table.
A report was submitted by the City Administrator which
stated that the City of Baldwin Park has unanimously
approved the Joint Powers Agreement; the City of Duarte
has also approved the Agreement, four -to -one; and the
City of Irwindale has not approved the Agreement to date
and arc VA:th holding a decision until their next meeting
in February. The memo further stated it was understood
that one of the terms of the lease of .the land to the
County in the Santa Fe Dam area is that all of the
cities enter into a Joint Powers Agreement before the
lease is approved by the Corps of Engineers. This means
that if any one city elects not to sign the Agreement,
there will be no project in that area.
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Everett
Cloutman of Glendora, which commended the Council for
its concern about the use of Joint Powers Authority to
get around a vote of the people with regard to increas-
ing County expenses.
Moved by Councilmen Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
to approve the Joint Powers Authority Agreement. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Snyder pointed out that he had seconded this
motion only for the purpose of bringing the matter to a
vote.
A communication was received from Richard Ellis, request-
ing waiver of the Building Code Section which forbids
use of trailers to house commercial business.
The City Clerk submitted four photographs of the
property and trailer in question, located at 424 W.
Foothill Boulevard (C-3 zone).
Richard Ellis, 421 E. Haltern, Glendora. appeared
before Council. He alleged that the Building Inspector
had no jurisdiction over this property because it is a
trailer and not a building. He pointed out that there
would be no plumbing needed because it will be an open
stand. He requested that the City allow him to operate
his produce business out of the trailer because his is
a hardship case. He had made considerable investment
and had quit his job; also he had checked with the
Planning Department, and has a receipt for a business
license.
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Consid. Jt.
Powers Agent, bet.
Cnty. & 4 cities
re: County -
Santa Fe Dam
Reg. Parks Auth-
ority
(Not appv'd.)
Request by R.
Ellis for waiver
of Bldg. Code
Sec. re: use of
trailers for
Commercial purp.
(Tabled to 2/1/71
for fur.investig.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971
The City Attorney stated that the County Building Code,
which the City has adopted by reference, makes no provision
for issuing a permit for this type of use, nor does Council
have the authority to waive this Ordinance.
Mr. Ellis again addressed Council and listed other locations
in the City of Azusa, the City of Glendora, and in County
territory, where commercial businesses are being conducted
out of trailers and out of mobile home coaches.
The City Attorney further stated that this problem arises
out of the fact that there is a special section of the
Building Code which has been adopted by the City, which is
ambiguous in certain respects. A trailer may not be used
in the City cf.Azusa unless a special permit is issued for
the use, and the authority to issue a special use is
limited to temporary residential or office use for a period
not exceeding six months. There is no provision in the
Ordinance to use a trailer for the purposes requested by
Mr. Ellis. As it now stands, the limitation of the use
of the trailer was not discovered until Mr. Ellis was ready
to start his business, had made his investment, etc.
Thomas Hildebrand, Building Inspector for the City of Azusa,
addressed Council and stated that his latest information is
that if this trailer is approved for this use, and if Mr.
Ellis is able to obtain State approval and DMV tags, all he
would need is a miscellaneous permit for $10.00.
The City Attorney felt that the crux of the question was
whether this was a structure or a trailer, and whether it
met the requirements in each case. The Building Official
felt that it would be possible to do the necessary improve-
ments to make it comply as a structure if the trailer were
not allowed.
The City Attorney asked Council to table the matter to its,
next meeting so that he could investigate the matter further
with the staff and come to some reasonable conclusion.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table this item to the 2/1/71
meeting for further investigation.
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The City Clerk requested authorization to sign a Release C.Clk.auth.
of all claims against Manuel P. Cortez re: City's Invoice to sign Re -
#70 -62 for damage to traffic signal caused by automobile lease of elms.
accident on 9/6/70, whereupon the City will receive vs. M.P.Cortez
$530.88• re: auto ace.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant the request, and direct
that a letter be sent to Mr. Cortez' insurance company,
with the stipulation that the Release is not effective until
the money is received by the City.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City for
'alleged property damage to automobile on 12/6/70 due to
raised manhole at Sierra Madre and Azusa Avenues (E.C.
and A. Medrano, and R. Vera).
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it to
the City's insurance carrier.
The Ci`v Clerk requested authorization for payment of
Assessment re: San Gabriel River Water Committee in the
amount of $172, which is the City's 10% share of 1970
total assessment, submitted by the Azusa Agricultural
Water Company.
Claim vs.City
re: auto dam-
age (R.Vera)
Auth.payment
$172 assessmt.
SGRW Com.) to
Az.Agric.Water
Co., w/report
from C.Adm. at
2/1/71 meeting
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment
of $172, and request a report from the City Administrator
as to the background of this assessment, to be submitted
at the 2/1/71 meeting.
Notice was given of SCAG Annual General Assembly Meeting, Auth. Cncl.
'
to be held February 9-11, 7971, at Newport Beach, with attend. @SCAG $7 registration fee and additional costs for meals. Genl.Assbly.
Mtg., 2/9-11,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Newport:Beach
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Council Members.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer -Food License (832 N.Azusa�
from H. E. Lieberman to H. G. and M. P. Murray; for "Red Carpet"
premises at 832 No. Azusa Avenue, known as "Red Carpet".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
A request was received from Azusa Aztec Band for the
Auth.purch.of.
City to purchase a full-page ad in their Band Program
full-page ad
for the Annual Pops Concert in February, at a cost of
($25) in Aztec
$25, to help finance the Band's trip to National City
Band Program
Maytime Band Review in May.
for Pops Con-
cert in Feb.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
purchase of a full-page ad for $25.
The City Clerk requested Council ratification of his
Ratify waiver
action to waive $5 sound -truck license fee for COMMIT
of $5 sound -
(Citizens On Meaningful Measurers.In Taxation), a non-
truck lic.fee
profit organization, for their motorcade held on
for COMMIT for
Saturday, 1/16/71, at approximately 1:30 P.M.
motorcade on
1/16/71
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to ratify the action of the
City Clerk.
An invitation was received from the Cities of San Dimas
and La Verne, and the Foothill Freeway Association, to
attend the dedication of the said Freeway from Grand
Avenue in Glendora to Damien Avenue in La Verne, at
11:00 a.m, on Thursday, 1/28/71, at the Sunflower Avenue
site, with luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at Via Verde Country
Club at $4.50 each.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Council Members and Department Heads.
It was the consensus of Council that the Planning Com-
mission be advised that on such types of items as
attendance at Freeway dedications, League of California
'Cities meetings, etc., the Commission members may
attend as their budget permits.
A communication was received from the Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Azusa Aerie No. 2810, requesting that the
City join in hosting Eagle members from all over the
State who will attend the Los AngelesCounty Committee
Bowling Tournament on March 20-21 and .27-28. They
also requested that the City purchase an ad for the
Bowling Booklet, at $5 for a business card, $10 for
a quarter -page, $20 for a half -page, or $40 for a
full-page.
Cncl.&Dept.Hds.
auth.to attend
Freeway ext.ded.
from Glendora to
La Verne, 1/28/71
with luncheon
@ $4.50 ea.
P.C.mbrs. auth.
to attend such
mtgs. as budget
permits
Purch.of half -
page ad in
County Com.
Bowling Tour.
Booklet, @$20
req.by FOE,
Az. Aerie
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to place a half -page
ad in the Bowling Booklet at a cost of $20.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $1,029,586.71 as of December 31, 1970.
Moved by Councilman Clark,
and unanimously carried to
seconded by Councilman Snyder
receive and file.
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board
that the complement of the Public Works Department be
changed, as follows:
2 Maintenance Man I
4 Maintenance Man II
3 Maintenance Man III
It is the understanding of the Board that there is present-
ly salary funds available in the budget to cover the addi-
tional expense incurred.
Moved by Councilman Decker, secnnded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the
Personnel Board and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary Resolution.
A recommendation was also received from the Personnel
Board that Section 91 of the Rules and Regulations be
revised re: holidays, in order to conform with amended
Section 6700 of the Government Code, operative 1/1/71,
as follows:
C. Treas.
Fin.Statement
Recomm.by Pers.
Bd. to change
complement of
Maintenance Man
classif. in
P.W. Dept.
P.B. recomm.re:
holidays, to
conform w/amended
Govt. Code
' a Every Sunday.
b January 1st.
c February 12th, known as "Lincoln Day".
d * * * The third Monday in February (Washinton Day).
e * * * The last Monday in May (Memorial Day.
f July 4th.
g
First Monday in September (Labor Day).
h September 9th, known as "Admission Day".
i * * * The second Monday in October, known as "Columbus Day".
J * * * The fourth Monday in October, known as "Veterans Day".
k December 25th (Christmas Day).
1 "Good Friday" from 12 noon until 3 p.m.
m Every day on which an election is held throughout the State.
n Every day appointed by the President or Governor for a
public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.
(o) When - holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following
Mcnday shall be observed.
The last item stated "o" is presently incorporated in Section
91 of the Rules and Regulations.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation, and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name Effective
Richard Allen
Police Officer
to
Step
4
1/29/71
David Allor
Fireman
to
Step
3
2/3/71
Lawrence Booze
Fire Captain
to
Step
5
2/4/71
*Shirley Castro
Police Clerk
to
Step
5
1/24/71
Myron Emerson
Maint. Man II
to
Step
5
2/8/71
Alwayne Fullerton
Maint. Man II
to
Step
3
1/20/71
Guadalupe Garcia
Fireman
to
Step
3
2/3/71
Kenneth MacChesney
Police Officer
Perm.Status
(Step
2)
1/20/71
Henry Torres
Maint. Man I
to
Step
3
1/22/71
John White
Maint. Man II
to
Step
5
1/19/71
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971 page 7
* This employee receives an additional 5% granted for
shift differential.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Mrs. R. Burian
requesting that, due to the hospitalization of Mrs. placed in actg.
Joan Parks, Personnel Clerk, Mrs. Rosanne Burian, cap. of Pers.
Secretary, be placed in the acting capacity of Personnel Clerk during
Clerk during the period of Mrs. Parks' absence, absence of
beginning January 15, 1971, for approximately one month. Mrs. Parks
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, P.B. recomm.
with a recommended revised book of position specifications re: Position
for adoption by the Board. It was noted that all Specifications
classifications as listed are not necessarily filled, but
are included only as possible future positions subject to
appropriate approval.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommended
revised position specifications for adoption by the
Personnel Board.
Council received a copy of the letter written by the Report by P&R
Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission to the Comm. re: LCC
Chairman of Community Development Committee of the partic.in PUC
League of California Cities, stating that, although study of land -
there is no procedure or ordinance which would require soaping rail -
railroads to landscape and maintain rights-of-way in road rights -
the City at the present time, the Commission does of -way
feel such procedures would be desirable, and formally
offered the Commission's support to the Committee in
their reply to the Public Utilities Commission. Also,
the Commission feels, in fairness to the railroads and
with a realistic look at possible expense, that emphasis
should be placed on landscaping rights-of-way in
inhabited or commercial areas over those which are
solely in dense industrial areas or in open, unused land.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #886
Resolution No. 886, approved a Tentative Parcel Map appvg.Tent.Par.
for property at 321 So. Enid Avenue, in R -lc zone Map (321 So.
(0. J. Conforti). No action by Council. Enid-Conforti)
A Resolution was presented, denying a request for a Res. #5809
change of zone (Case Z-160 - Marshall I. Siskin). denying zone
change (Z-160,
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: M.I.Siskin)
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE. (Zone Change
Application No. Z-160, Marshall I. Siskin).
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 5809.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971 Page 8
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Monthly
Commissions were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to file.
A memo was received from the Director of Public Works
relating to the development of Irwindale Avenue in the .
cities of Irwindale and Azusa, Arrow Highway to Foothill
Freeway, to the standards of Federal Aid Secondary
Highway Urban Extension. The actual improvements to
Irwindale Av^ ue within the City of Azusa ::ould consist
of a minor widening, a pavement resurfacing, and the
installation of a necessary storm drain.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works that Council adopt a Resolution joining the
County and the City of Irwindale in requesting an
allocation of FASUE funds for the improvement of Irwin-
dale Avenue between Arrow Highway and Foothill Freeway.
The City Administrator stated that the City's part of
the obligation of $43,000 would be financed by Gas Tax
Funds and would be available by the time of construction;
also, work will commence approximately in 1973.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, JOINING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE IN
REQUESTING A STATE ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL AID SECONDARY
U" BAN EXTENSION FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF IRWINDALE
AVENUE BETWEEN THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY AND ARROW HIGHWAY.
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 5810.
A memo was received from the Director of Public Vorks,
recommending that the stop signs on First Street at the
intersection of Orange and Lemon Avenues be removed,
and that crosswalks be painted on First Street at the
two intersections. As a result of a study of both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic, it was learned that
the stop signs at these intersections are no longer
serving the function to which they were originally
designed but now constitute an unnecessary inconvenience
to traffic on First Street.
'Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation,
and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution.
The City Administrator submitted his request for dem-
olition of the former Public Works Building (which
housed the Engineering, Planning, and Building Depart-
ments) by means of the City Fire Department and Public
Works Department. The structure of the former quarters
is of -rood frame and has had the presence of termites in
all of its structure for a good many years, and the pos-
ibility of re -using the structure for another City use
would be impractical because of the expense involved.
Res. #5810
joining County
& City/Irwin-
dale in req.
State allocation
of FASUE funds
for impr. Irwin-
dale Ave. bet.
Foothill Fwy. &
Arrow Highway
Appvl.recomm.
to remove Stop
Signs at inter-
sections of
1st. St. at
Orange & Lemon
Aves.
Appvl . r e c omm.
to demolish
former P.W.
Bldg. by Fire
& P.W. Depts.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971
Also, from time to time, there has been a critical shortage
of parking for the Library and City Hall complex, and more
parking could be provided with the removal of the building,
which can be burned as a fire -training exercise, with the
remaining rubble being removed by the Public Works Department.
The City Clerk requested authorization to sign any documents
regarding this matter.
'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker to
approve the recommendation and request.
The City Administrator presented his recommendation to
adopt a Resolution relating to the merger of transporta-
tion and planning activities of TASC and SCAG. He sub-
mitted a letter from Southern California Association of
Governments(SCAG),outlining the activities of Transpor-
tation Association of Southern California (TASC) and the
proposal to include those activities with that of SCAG.
He also submitted a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding
which has been signed by SCAG as well as the State of
California Business and Transportation Agency, and approved
by the legal counsel for SCAG (who is also the City
Attorney for Azusa).
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CON-
SENTING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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
5811.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Super-
intendent of Light & Power for permission for him'and
William Hastings, Electric Operation Supervisor, to
attend an Underground Distribution System Conference
sponsored by General Electric Company, to be held
February 16 and 17, at the Los Angeles Hilton, with
transportation being the only cost involved.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Regarding the appointments to the proposed Ecology
Committee, the Mayor recommended that Michael W. Wells,
Director of Public Works, be advisor and to set up the
necessary criteria and provide the necessary secretarial
'aid.
The Mayor recommended appointments to the Ecology Committee,
as follows:
W. Wesley Kloepfer
Patrick Wells
Adolph Solis
Dean Leedham
Mrs. Ruth Rivera
Mrs. Madelyn Tyck
James Kennedy
Mrs. Eleanor Solem
John R. Clark
Mrs. Rosemary Agabra
Mrs. Sandy Olejnik
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Res. x}5811
consenting to
dissolution
of TASC
Auth.attend by
Supt. L&P &
Elec.Oper.Super
@ Undergr.Distrib.
Sys. Conf. by
G.E., 2/16-17.,
L.A. Hilton
Mayor's appts.
to proposed
Ecology Com.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 18,.1971 Page 10
From Azusa High School:
John Stiener
Patrick Clark
From Gladstone High School
Michael Davalos
Miss Karen Roberts
'Miss Velma Humphrey
The Mayor stated there will be one more appointment from
Azusa High School.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to apprw e the recommended
appointments by the Mayor.
Discussion was held by Council with regard to homes Problem of
being built around the golf course and requiring the Capt. Solis re:
contractor to provide adequate fencing and protection golf balls
to prevent golf balls from entering yards and smashing entering his
windows, with possible injury to the home owner or his property (re -
family. This discussion was instigated by a report ferred to C.Adm.
from Councilman Rubio that Captain Peter Solis, U. S. for invest. &
Army, residing at 611 Virginia Ann Drive, had appeared report)
before the Park and Recreation Commission with the
problem of numerous golf balls entering his yard, break-
ing windows on three occasions. His rear yard is
immediately adjacent to the 7th Fairway of the golf
course and separated from the course by a 3 -ft. block
wall. He indicated to the Commission that it is
impossible for his family, which includes his wife and
3 -year old child, to use his rear yard with safety. It
was suggested by the Commission that Capt. Solis attempt
to get together with the owner of the golf course and
the tract developer in an attempt to solve the problem,
which will increase as more homes are constructed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Administrator for investigation and report to Council.
Councilman Snyder reported on his attendance at the U.S.- Rept. re: U.S.-
Mexico Sister City Conference held at San Diego. Mexico Sis.
City Conf.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5812
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 CERTAIT 'LAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5812.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker .Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:42 p.m.
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