HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 1, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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. Paul E. Farrell of the First
Christian 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,
Director of Parks & Recreation Dangleis,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1971, were
approved as submitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on appeal from conditions of a Variance granted
by Planning Commission Resolution No. 885, allowing a
7 ft. rear fence and the tapering of side yard fences
from 7 ft. to 6 ft. within a 8 -ft. distance along the
rear portion of said side yard fences, on property at
170 N. Viceroy Avenue (Case V-260 - John Rogers), the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice of this Public Hearing on
1/20/71 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, and the
'affidavit of posting of Notice of this hearing on
1/20/71.
The City Clerk presented an appeal from John W. Rogers
which requested Council to allow the fences, already at
an 8 -ft. height, to remain as an important safety factor
around the pool.
The City Clerk presented a second appeal from Mr. A. J.
Wiggins, 176 N. Viceroy Avenue, which requested Council
to uphold the Ordinance permitting a maximum of a 6 -ft.
fence.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated that the subject property backs up to Citrus
Avenue, and the owner does not feel that a six-foot high
fence along the rear is adequate for protection of, and
privacy of, his swimming pool. It further stated that
the reason for requesting the over -height side fences
is to screen the swimming pool from view along Citrus
Avenue from behind neighboring property (the rear fences
on both sides are less than six feet high from the Citrus
Avenue side). Also, it was the feeling of the Planning
Commission that, regardless of how high the fence might
be, it would not protect the pool, or privacy thereof,
in all cases and that a seven -foot height would probably
be adequate in most cases and would still not be detri-
mental to the adjoining property.
The memo further stated that the Planning Commission also
felt that any addition to the fences should be of the
same material and match the existing fence as nearly as
possible. The over -height side fences would no longer
serve the purpose stated if the neighbors increased
their fences to the maximum allowable height. Therefore,
a sixty-day time limit, from the date of such an increase
in height, was set for removal of this portion.
Invocation
Roll Call
Appv. Min.
1/18/71
Pub.Hrg, on
app.fr.cond.
of Var.(V-26o -
J. Rogers)
(Cont. to
3/15/71 meet-
ing)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971
John Rogers, 170 N. Viceroy Avenue, submitted a petition,
containing 133 signatures, in opposition to the zoning
Ordinance which allows a maximum height of 6 ft. for fences
in residential areas, and asking for the right to raise or
keep their fences to a height of 8 ft. for safety protection.
John Rogers, 170 N. Viceroy Avenue, addressed Council and
responded to six items allegedly purported by an opponent,
' as follows:
1. Reduction in property values.
2. Increase in Fire Insurance rate.
3. Would cut off air, circulation, and sun, causing
lawn to die.
4. Blocking view.
5. Fence unsafe.
6. Poor appearance.
In his response, Mr. Rogers stated that the fence was in`
existence prior to the construction of the sidewalk along
Citrus Avenue and, when the sidewalk was constructed
against the fence, this made it a retaining wall which had
to meet standards. He felt this met the safety requirements
and, in his estimation, the appearance was better than other
fences in the area. He pointed out that the fence on the
Citrus Avenue side is 2" short of 8 ft. tall, while on the
yard side, the fence is 10 ft. tall.
The Associate Planning Director responded to questions by
Council and stated there are additional properties with
similar problems but he is not notifying owners of a
violation until this case is Hecided. He showed photographs
to Council of the existing situation.
Mr. A. J. Wiggins, 176 N. Viceroy Avenue, who had filed an
appeal protesting the granting of the Variance for the
side yard fence, appeared before Council aid expressed his
feeling that the 7 -ft. rear yard fence was no great
problem, but he protested the side fence.
Mr. Neal Winters, an Azusa High School student, addressed
Council and asked that if this fence was on Mr. Roger's
property, did he not have the right to build it to any
height he desired. He was informed that this is regulated
by the zoning laws.
Mrs. Walter Howes, 160 N. Viceroy Avenue, addressed Council,
stating she has a fence situation similar to the one under
question and that it has withstood the winds of the past
four years. She further stated that there is a problem cf
missiles thrown over the fence into her yard.
Mr. Jay Baltzer, 132 N. Viceroy Avenue, addressed nouncil
and re-emphasized the problem of persons throwing debris
over the fence from Citrus Avenue.
Mr. T. E. Hildebrand, Senior Building Engineering Inspector,
explained to Council the -various heights and the requirements,
if any, for engineering. He noted that a 6 ft. or 8 ft.
retaining wall must have engineering.
In the discussion by Council, it was noted that Citrus
Avenue was not like a local street; it is more like a through
highway or freeway. There are no residences facing these
rear property fenceF from across the street. The traffic,
both pedestrian and vehicular, using this street are just
passing by, and mostly not local.
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After further discussion with regard tothe height and
engineering of the fence, and no further communication,
having been received and no one else in the audience
wishing to speak, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
The City Attorney presented two alternatives before the
Council: (1) to have the Planning Commission study the
general proposal of rear fences on streets, withthe
idea of possible revision of the zoning regulations for
specific types of czses; and (2) Council may make a
decision on the appe4ls in whatever way they wish at
this meeting.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to reopen the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to
3/15/71 meeting, at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to request the Planning Commission
to study any situations in the City where the property
line fence is on a street, for possible recommendation
for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding height
of such fences.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works
be requested to investigate the construction of the wall
along Citrus Avenue as to its stability, footing, and
engineering.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set 'for a Pub.Hrg. on
public hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Subst.Struc.,
Structure located at 728 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 728 N.Azusa
7n-15 - Elizabeth C. Hahn), the Mayor declared the (Case Ha 0-15 -
hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice to Owner of Defects in.
Building and of the Hearing before the City Council
to determine whether said defects should be abated,
published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 1/20/71.
Thomas E. Hildebrand, Senior Building Engineering
Inspector, addressed Council and declared that, upon
his investigation, the building is unsafe in the event
of an earthquake because the masonry walls have no
steel reinforcement, and the mortar has deteriorated,
being of lime base. He had received no further
communications from the owners of the structure sub-
sequent to his 14 -day notice, and no work has been
on the building.
'done
No communications having been received, and no one
-it
in the audience wishing to speak on this matter,
was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
A Resolution was presented, determining and declaring
Res. #5813 -
that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance;
determ.struc.
and that the same should be abated within ninety'(90)
unsafe &, pub.
days from the date of receipt of this Resolution by
nuis. (728 N.
Azusa Hahn)
the legal owner.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 4
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE I° AN
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME.
SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adnpted. 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
5813.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Pub.Hrg. on
public hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Subst. Strut.,
Structure located at 737 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 737 N. Azusa
70-17 - Marsh, Fairchild & Suman, Inc.), the Mayor (Case 70-17
declared the hearing open. arshInc
,Faii)d
&
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice to Owner of Defects in
Building and of the Hearing before the City Council
to determine whether said defects should be abated,
published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 1/20/71.
Thomas E. Hildebrand, Senior Building Engineering
Inspector, addressed Council and declared that, upon
his investigation, the building is unsafe in the event
,of an earthquake because the masonry walls have no
steel reinforcement, and the mortar has deteriorated,
being of lime base.
No communications having been received, and no one
in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, it
was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
A Resolution was presented, determining and declaring Res. #5814
that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance, and determ. strut.
that the same should be abated within ninety (90) unsafe & pub.
days from the date of receipt of this Resolution by nuis. (737 N.
the legal owner. Azusa - Marsh,
Fairchild &
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Suman, Inc.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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
5814.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 5
A communication from Richard Ellis, requesting waiver
of the Building Code Section which forbids use of
trailers to house commercial business, having been
tabled from the 1/18/71 meeting, was again presented
to Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to raise the item from the table.
'The City Attorney submitted a report in writing anri
verbally recapped the report, explaining that the Building
Code does not actually prohibit the use of a trailer
coach for commercial purposes; that it is directed mainly
at the use of a trailer coach for residence purposes. He
explained that if Mr. Ellis has the proper DMV license
and State approval on the trailer, he may be issued a
permit from the Building Department.
Thomas E. Hildebrand, Senior Building Engineering In-
spector, stated that Mr. Ellis showed him a validated
receipt for a DMV plate and, while the trailer coach
does not have a State approval seal, he inspected it and
i.t appeared stabile. The load of the trailer is still
on the wheels, with the supportive piers simply stabilizing
the trailer. He, therefore, has already approved the
permit.
Req-. by R. Ellis
for waiver of
B1dg.Code Sec.
re: use of trail
for commercial
purposes (tabled
from 1/18/71)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communication
from Mr. Ellis.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
unanimously carried to refer the matter of regulation
of the use of trailers for commercial purposes to the
,and
Planning Commission for action as soon as possible.
The City Clerk presented his recommendation for approval
Appv, req, by
of the request by Mrs. Anne V. McKinney, Programmer-
Mrs.A.McKinney
Analyst, for permission to attend two night courses in
to attend 2
Programming at Citrus College, with reimbursement of
night courses
tuition and incidental expenses not to exceed $40 for
in Programming
the two courses.
with reimb.not
to exc. $40
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk presented a request and application by
Appv. req, by
the Yellow Cab Company of the San Gabriel Valley for
Yellow= Cab Co.
permission to increase its taxi meter rates, as follows
to incr. taxi
(with the changes underlined):
meter rates
PRESENT RATES NEW RATES
DAY RATE: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
50¢ first 1/5 of mile Flag Drop
10¢ each additional 1/5 mile
$7.00 per hr. waiting time or delay
' NIGHTS: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
50¢ first 1/6 of mile Flag Drop
10¢ each additional 1/6 mile
$7.00 per hr. waiting time or delay
DAY RATE: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
600 first 1 6 of mile Flag Drop
10, each additional1 b mile
7.00 per hr. waiting time or delay
NIGHTS: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
60¢ first 1/7 of mile Flag Drop
100 each additional 1/7 mile
$7.00 per hr. waiting time or delay
Mr. 0. D. Stalians, 9724 E. Cortada Street, E1 Monte, presi-
dent of Yellow Cab Company of the San Gabriel Valley, appeared
before Council, and the City Clerk read the reasons which he
had submitted for the need in increase of the taxi meter
rates.
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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 6
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
to approve the requested rate increase. Motion carried
by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City
& Company
and 1973,
Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
Councilmen: Decker
Councilmen: None
Clerk presented a proposal by Swenson, Clark
for the annual City audits for 1971, 1972,
for a maximum fee of $3,400 per year.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to accept
the proposal.
A communication was received from William C. Adams,
Mayor of the City of Tracy, urging approval of "The
Presidents' Guidance Letter", which is a non-political
letter asking three presidents to affix their signatures
so that copies can be distributed to every elementary
school in the United States, with adoption of a Res-
olution endorsing said letter.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING THE PRESIDENTS' GUIDANCE LETTER.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 5815.
Notice was received of the regular meeting of the Board
of Directors of Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Associa-
tion, to be held on Wednesday, February 10, 1971, at
T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
at $4.75 each.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Council members.
The Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce was
submitted to Council.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
' of the following applications:
1. Person -to -Person and Premises -to-Premises
Transfer of On -Sale Beer -Food (Conditional 7)
License from I. E. Farra to I. E. Farra and
A. Hernandez, for premises at 626-6262 N. San
Gabriel Avenue, known as "Draw One".
2. Off -Sale Beer & Wine License by M. R. Sambrano,
for premises 517 E. Arrow Highway, known as
"Bon Appettei".
3. Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer -
Food License from A. and H. Z. Bornstein to
A. H. and M. Graziano, for premises at 577
E. Arrow Highway, known as "Georgia's".
Proposal by
Swenson,Clark
& Co. for
annual City
Audit 1971-73
@ $3,400/yr.
(accepted)
Req. by Mayor
of Tracy for
endorse. of
"Pres.Guidance
Letter"
Res. x{5815
endorsing Pres.
Guid. Letter
USGVWA dinner
mt , 2/10/71,
@ 4.75 ea.
Quarterly
Report of Ch.
of Commerce
ABC Notices:
(1) 626-6262
N. San Gabriel
(Draw One)
(2) 517 E.
Arrow Highway
(Bon Appettei)
(3) 577 E.
Arrow Highway
(Georgia's)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file the three Notices.
The City Clerk informed Council of service, at
the
Serv,
of S&C
beginning of the meeting, of a Summons and Complaint
re: Ortuno,
for Declaratory Relief and Injunction against
Uncon-
Suman,
et al.,
stitutional Enforcement of City Ordinance (A.
M. and
et al.
vs.
J. S. Ortuno; A. L. Suman; Marsh, Fairchild &
Suman;
City,
Cncl.,et
Ed Tyck, et al., vs. City of Azusa, Council Members, al., re: Abate -
City Administrator, et al.) re: Abatement Ordinance. ment Ordinance
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to refer to the City Attorney
on behalf of the City and all individuals named as
defendants,
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
P.C. Res. 887
Resolution No. 887, recommended an amendment to the
recom.amend.
Conditional Use Permit which allowed an automobile
to CUP (Case
wrecking yard in an M-2 zone, by placing a 3 -year time
C-54 - M & G
limit from 1/20/71 (Case C-54 - M. & G. Auto Salvage,
Auto Salvage)
1125 W. Gladstone Street). No action by Council.
n memo was received from the Planning Commission re:
P.C.memo re:
zoning violation at 954 W. Foothill Blvd. (Azusa
zoning viol.
Pipe & Supply Co.), with request for guidance on how
@ 954 W.Foot-
to proceed. The memo stated that, after the Planning
hill (Azusa .
Commission questioned the type of business being
Pipe & Supply
conducted at this location, a field inspection revealed
Co.)
that equipment resulting from dismantling was being
(referred to
stored on the premises, and a letter was sent to Mr.
C.Clerk & C.
Vaughan Kinnisten of Azusa Pipe & Supply Co. on 8/4/70,
Atty. to proc.
calling this violation to the operator's attention.
w/intent. to
revoke bus.
' It was further stated that since the only apparent
lic.)
response to this was the removal or relocation of some
plywood scraps, the City Attorney was reque-ted to
write a letter stating the nature of the violation
and requesting rnmpliance with the Municipal Code.
There has been no contact with the Planning Department
or any apparent effort to rectify this matter.
The City Attorney reported sending a letter to the
owners of the property, advising of the zoning violation;
that he has had no response nor has there been any
improvement in the situation. He presented alternative
actions posGible, as follows: (1) to instruct the City
Attorney to refer the matter to the District Attorney
for prosecution on criminal action; or (2) to notify
the owners of intention to revoke the business license
and set the revocation for hearing before Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Clerk and City Attorney to proceed with intention to
revoke the business license and setting of hearing on
same.
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
Ross Carmichael Civ. Engr. Asst. Perm.Status
(Step 2) 2/28/71
Robert Elliott Fireman to Step 5 2/22/71
Jerry Ford Park Maint. Man I to Step 3 2/25/71
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 8
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation to
Appvl. recom.of
revise the education requirements for the City
P.B. to revise
Engineer classification,
education req-
uirements for
The present educational requirements include gradua-
City Engr.
tion from a college or university, with major work in
classification
civil engineer and five (5) years of responsible civil
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
engineering experience, including two (2) years in a
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
capacity over professional personnel.
Resolution.
'supervisory
It was pointed out to the Board by Director of Public
The Personnel Board submitted a request for approval
Works Wells that during the last recruitment, several
for Sid F. Mulligan, Personnel Board Member, to attend
potential applicants could have performed very ably
the Southern California Public Personnel Association
in the position but lacked the bachelor's degree in
Annual Workshop, to be held in San Dimas on February
civil engineering. These applicants had already
5 and 6, 1971, with accountable expenses to include
passed the State's rigid registration examinations and
$22 registration fees.
had been employed in highly responsible positions. Mr.
Wells has requested that the Board consider substituting
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman.
an additional two (2) years of professional engineering
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to grant
experience for each year of lacking education, up to a
the request.
maximum of two (2) years of college.
The Board recommended the following revision in the
education requirements for City Engineer:
Two (2) years of civil engineering experience after obtain-
ing the civil engineer registration may be substituted
for each year of college not obtained up to a maximum of
two (2) years of college.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
The Personnel Board submitted a request for approval
Appv.attend.
for Sid F. Mulligan, Personnel Board Member, to attend
P.B.mbr. S.F.
the Southern California Public Personnel Association
Mulligan @ S.C.
Annual Workshop, to be held in San Dimas on February
Pub.Pers.Assn.
5 and 6, 1971, with accountable expenses to include
Workshop, in
$22 registration fees.
San Dimas, 2/5
& 6, with acct.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman.
expenses
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to grant
the request.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Req. by P.B.
requesting that Council review the present Civil Service for Cncl.review
Ordinance re: length of probationary period. of C.S.Ord re:
length of proba.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio period
and unanimously carried to refer the matter back to the
Personnel Board for the purpose of actually -drawing up (Referred bk.to
the amendment as it should be submitted to the voters, P.B. for prep.
and re -submitting it to Council in time to authorize of amend. for
placing it on the ballot for the April, 1972, election. 4/72 election)
A request was received from Mrs. Marion Crush, Acting Appvl, revised
'City Librarian, on behalf of the Azusa Library Board prelim. plans
of Trustees, for approval of revised architectural for remodelling
plans for remodelling the Library. Az. Pub. Lib.
The Director of Public Works explained the changes in
the new proposed plans, explaining the areas in which
expenses would be saved. The City Administrator also
noted that the new plans would provde more stack space,
work room, and audio-visual room, than the original
plans that had been approved by Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 9
It was further noted that the new plans, including
additional architect's fees and constructions costs,
would realize a considerable savings over what had
already been approved for construction.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the revised preliminary
plans submitted.
A Resolution was presented, denying a request for a Res. #5816
Variance re: reduced side yard setback (Case V-259 - denying req.
Ralph Poole), for Var.
(V-259 - R.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Poole)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE (Variance Case No. V-259 -
Ralph Poole).
Moved by Councilman Decker, secor¢bd 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 5816.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 4693 Res. #5817
re: Public Works Department complement by changing amend. Res.4693
Maintenance Man classifications to 2 Maintenance Man I, re: P.W.comple.
4 Maintenance Man II, and 3 Maintenance Man III. for Maint.Man
I, II & III
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
FOR THE MAINTENANCE MAN CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING
EXHIBIT A ATTACHED THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, 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: Nonce
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5817.
A Resolution was presented, amending Section 91 of the Res. #5828
Personnel Rules and Regulations re: holidays. amend. Sec. 91
of R&R re:
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: holidays
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3914 ADOPTING PERSONNEL RULES
AND REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 91 THEROF RELATING TO
HOLIDAYS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
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 5818.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY; FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 10
A Resolution was presented amending Resolution No. 5396, Res. ##5819
by deleting Stop Signs at intersections of First Street deleting Stop
at Orange and Lemon Avenues. Signs @ inter-
sections of 1st
Councilman Clark offered the following Resolution: St. @ Orange &
Lemon Aves.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resoli,tion 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 5819.
A request was received from the Police Chief for confir-
Confirm. appt.
mation of the appointment of Louis A. Yankey as Police
L.A. Yankey as
Reserve Officer, effective 2/2/71.
Pol.Res.Off.,
authorization to temporarily employ Richard Moreo, Jr.,
eff. 2/2/71
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
Jr., as Maint.Man
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
I until his debt
A request was received from the Police Chief for
Auth.attend.
authorization to attend the All -Zone Meeting of Sheriffs
Pol.Ch.@ All -
and Chiefs of Police, to be held in Fresno on 2/11/71,
Zone Mtg, of
with reimbursement of accountable expenses (budgeted
Sheriffs & Ch.
item),
of Pol., 2/11/71,
difficulty in transporting him from job to job during
w/reimb. acct.
by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
expenses
'Moved
Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request.
consid.&invest.
A request was received from Michael San Miguel, Civil
Appv.req. by
Engineering Associate, with the recommendation of the
M.San Miguel,
Director of Public Works, to attend a course in Applied
Civ.Engr.Assoc.,
Hydraulics (Eng. 487), at California State College,
to attend course
Los Angeles, with reimbursement of $42 tuition upon
@ Cal.State L.A.,
successful completion of the course.
w/reimb. $42
tuition upon suc.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
completion
Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to grant
the request.
•A communication was received from the Director of Appvl.Change
Public Works re: completion of construction on First Order & auth.
Street from Dalton to Pasadena Avenues, including the exec. & record.
bridge over Little Dalton Wash (Project 477), with re- Notice/Comple.
quest for approval of Change Order in the amount of re: lst. St. fr.
$4,358.42, and authorization for execution and record- Dalton to Pasa.
ing of Notice of Completion. Aves. (Proj.477)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
Change Order for $4,358.42, and authorize the execution
and recording of the Notice of Completion re: Project
477.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request for
Req, to temp.
authorization to temporarily employ Richard Moreo, Jr.,
employ. R. Moreo,
as Maintenance Man I, at Step 1, at $3.035 per hour,
Jr., as Maint.Man
until his debt to the City of $722.81, for damage to
I until his debt
light standard, has been paid, for a period of approx-
to Cty.is pd.
imately six weeks. It was stated that Mr. Moreo's
($722.81) for
inability to find work is complicated by the fact that
damage to light
his driver's license has been revoked.for a period of
pole
time. The Public Works Department anticipates no
difficulty in transporting him from job to job during
(Referred bk. to
this work period, and there is plenty of work to be
Dir.P.W. for fur.
done which fits Mr. Moreo's limited qualifications.
consid.&invest.
insurance cover.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971 Page 11
During the discussion that ensued, the question was
raised as to whether the pole, which Mr. Moreo had
demolished, was covered, and would be paid for, by
insurance and whether this would be more advisable than
to set a precedent with regard to working off debts to
the City. It was also questioned whether the City could
withhold the man's full paycheck and, if so, how the man
would live for this period of time, and if this period
'of time is sufficient to cover the full debt.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer the matter back to the
Director of Public Works for further consideration, and to
investigate whether the pole is covered by insurance.
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light
& Power that Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Consumer Service Super-
visor, be permitted to accompany him at the California
Municipal Utilities Association Annual Conference, in
Santa Cruz, to be held from March 1 to 3, 1971, with
accountable expenses not to exceed $200 each, for a
total of $400.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the
request.
A request was received from the Superintendent of
Light & Power for the temporary appointment of Richard
Perkins as Acting Working Lineman Foreman, at Step 5 of
Range 122.5, effective 1/25/71, to fill the vacancy
created by the request, on 1/22/71, of Robert Zmerzel,
Acting Working Lineman Foreman, that he be returned to
his regular classification of Lineman.
The City Administrator explained that while the position
of Working Lineman Foreman is shown in the budget
and the complement, the Personnel Board had originally
not recommended continuing this position at the beginning
of the fiscal year. It seemed that, somehow, in the
reorganization of various positions, this recommendation
was lost and the position was retained. The Personnel
Board will be meeting with the Superintendent of Light
& Power and the City Administrator to discuss whether
this position should remain in the complement.
In light of this fact, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
unanimously carried to table this matter to the 2/16/71
meeting.
The City Administrator submitted his report regarding the
assessment of $172 to the City by the Azusa Agricultural
Water Company. The report gave the historical background
regarding the San Gabriel River Water Committee, as well
as the formula for the annual assessment of 10% to the
City.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file report.
The City Administrator requested authorization for pay-
ment of $150 for the current fiscal year's membership
to the California Water Resources Association.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
Auth, attend.
Supt.L&P &
Consumer Serv.
Superv. @Calif.
Mun.Util.Assn.
Conf . , Santa
Cruz, 3/1-3,w/adv.
acct.exp.not to
exceed total of
$400
Req. by Supt.
L&P for temp.
appt.Richard
Perkins as Actg.
Work.Lineman
Foreman, eff.
1/25/71
(tabled to
2/16/71 mtg.)
Report by C.
Adm. re: annual
assessment by
Az.Agric.Water
Co.
Auth.paymt.
$150 annual
mbrship.,Calif.
Water Resources
Assn.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIF ORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1971
The Mayor informed Council that, due to the tragedy of
the fire which affected the Fortner family, a number of
groups in the City are presently at work raising funds
and materials to help this family. He will to proclaim-
ing the vr�ek of February 14-20, 1971, as "Fortner
Family Week", to aid this charitable solicitation. He
also suggested a Certificate of Commendation be issued
to Ray Ayon, who aided in rescuing the Fortner children
from the flames.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to award a Certificate of
Commendation for the brave actions of Ray Ayon.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to find that the Fortner Fund
is a charitable solicitation and to waive all fees that
may be required.
The City Clerk reported that the City had been reim-
bursed by the United States Government for expenses in-
curred by the City while supplying a fire truck
and personnel to fight the Big Bear fire, in the sum of
$986.55.
The City Clerk noted that the next Council meeting will
be on Tuesday, February 16, 1971, due to the fact that
the third Monday in February is a holiday.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Clark 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 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 5820.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 11:04 p.m.
City Clerk
' Next Resolution No. 5821
Next Ordinance No. 1009
Page 12
Re: Fortner
Family tragedy
(Certif.of
Comm. to be
awarded to Ray
Ayon; &waive
all fees re:
Fortner Fund)
Reimb. of
$986.55 re:
Big Bearfire
Next brad.
mtg. 2/16/71
Res. #5820
Bills & Reqs.
Adjourn