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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 16, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 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 salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Dean F. Klarr, Presbyterian Minister. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder Clark, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor Sandwick, Director of Public Works Wells, Director of Parks & Recreation Dangleis, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1971, were approved as submitted. The request by 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, having been tabled at the 2/1/71 meeting, was again presented to Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark 'and unanimously carried that the item be lifted from the table. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, which stated the Superintendent of Light & Power explained to the Board that he has had a reorganization within his Department whereby he has taken one large crew of men and divided it into two smaller crews, and he still needed a Working Lineman Foreman to work in the service area, which is really a two-man crew in itself. The position in question is basically a supervisory position, which is needed when working high voltage such as a sub -station, and: also, the duties include meeting and dealing with the public on any problems that occur. Therefore, the Personnel Board recommended the reinstate- ment of the classification of Working Lineman Foreman as set forth in position specifications attached, together with salary range 122.5, for Council adoption. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board and instruct the City Attorney 'to prepare the necessary Resolution. The City Clerk presented two petitions, with a total of 1368 signatures, urging acquisition of Rainbow Angling Club property. William R. Gentle, 1070 Palm Drive, appeared before Council, representing concerned citizens, and read a prepared statement in which Council was urged to obtain the old Rainbow Angling Club site as a wilder- ness park, to maintain the historic landmark, to enhance the ecology, and to provide additional recreation. It was further urged that the City immediately enter into negotiations with the owners for the possible purchase, and to investigate means 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appv. Min. 2/1/71 Appvl.rpcom. Pers.Bd. for reinst:j„ement of 'Workinrz Line- man Fore.classif. & salary range (C.Atty. to prepare Res.) Petitions urg- ing acquisition of Rainbow Ang- ling Club prop. (referred to Cap.Impr.Com.& C. Adm. for invest.&report to Cncl.;also Dir.P&Rec.to sub. separate report before budget AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA of funding the purchase through State and any other possibilities. It was need not be improved immediately but natural state until such time as the to add improvements. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 Page 2 grants, bond issues, time re: maint. noted that the area & o.)er.costs of could be left in its adu'l. park City were in a position plus comparison analysis) The Mayor read to the audience a financial statement of the City and explained that out of over One Million Dollars in the City funds, all but $70,000 is presently ear -market for specified expenditures, such as gas tax; library, recreation, retirement, sick leave, and the remainder of the 1970-71 municipal budget. He pointed out that the $70,000 in reserve would not even meet a two-week payroll for the City. He further pointed out that during the flood of 1968, the City expended over $125,000 on an emergency basis, and should a similar catastrophe occur, the $70,000. would not even cover such an expenditure. He further explained the City Councilmen were all in agreement that they would like to see a park in this location; however, their major concern is whether the City has the funds and could afford this park. The City Administrator reviewed the history on the proposal for a park at this location. Walter Sauers, 1025 Old Mill Road, addressed Council and inquired as to the estimated cost of the property and whether it would have to be paid all at one time. Ed Wrobel, 200 So. Elliott, addressed Council and sug gested that Council attempt to work together with the' 'owners in the purchabe of the property and to spread the purchase cost over a period of years. He also suggested various types of concessions, i.e., fishing, swimming, etc., to provide revenue to offset the cost of the property. David Escalante, 6118 Goodway, appeared before Council and inquired if this opportunity were to be passed over, would it be lost; also, would the owners sell the property for commercial purposes. Tom Maxwell, 1024 Old Mill Road, addressed Council and indicated his feeling that the acquisition of this site would be one of the best things for Azusa and suggested strongly that action be taken at this meeting to"study how to go about the acquisition. Henry Van Ginkel, 280 W. Cypress, Covina, appeared and told Council that he has property adjacent to the north boundary line of the City, in the "Nob Hill" section of the City, which is available, and suggested that the City should purchase his property for a park site. Charles R. Brown, 1028 Old Mill Road, a member of the Capital Improvements Committee, told Council that the acquisition of the Rainbow Angling Club site was a recommendation of the Capital Improvements Committee, though it was not No. 1 on the list, but he personally felt now was the time to purchase the land. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the project to the Capital Improvements Committee and to the City Administrator for investigation -of ways of financing and possible cost and revenues, and for a priority listing among other capital projects, with a report back to Council. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that the Director of Parks & Recreation submit a separate report, to be AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 submitted prior to budget time, re: investigation of maintenance and operational costs of an additional park, along with an analysis of the park program offered by this City compared with adjacent cities. A communication was received from Leslie, Rubin & Teplin, attorneys for W. B. Ihnen, requesting permission to give an oral report re: structural abatement at 116 W. Foothill Boulevard. Lawrence Teplin, attorney for W. B. Ihnen, addressed Council and explained that it was found not possible to shore up the building or do the type of rehabilitation suggested by Council, and that there seemed to be only two alternatives, as follows: (1) remove the Certificate of Occupancy; or (2) tear down the building. He further explained that if the second alternative was mandated by Council, it would involve other businesses presently in operation. For their sake and to help them relocate, he would have to request a 90 -day extension before the building could be demolished. iHe pointed out that he already has a contractor who will begin the demolition on May 15, 1971. The City Attorney stated that Council has adopted an order declaring the building at 116 W. Foothill Boulevard to be unsafe and ordered only to bring it up to code or have it demolished. Council is now faced with the necessity of deciding whether further extension of time should be granted for abatement on 116 W. Foothill Boulevard, or if the owner should be required to proceed t� demolish or bring it up to acceptable build- ing standards. The fact that other portions of the building may still be occupied by tAnants is the problem of the owner. If he cannot.comply with abate- ment of 116 W. Foothill Boulevard without demolishing *�,�r buildings on the property, this is his determina- tio n ;o make. Council has not proceeded against the other buildings on the property. The problem is whether an extension of time should be granted re: 116 W. Foothill Boulevard, which extension would provide an opportunity for the owner to take whatever action he determines. Regarding the other properties, Council has taken no specific action on them. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder to grant an extension not to exceed ninety (90) days for the purpose of allowing the owner to demolish 116 West Foothill Boulevard. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None A request was received from the Azusa "A" Band Booster Club for donation by the City toward the purchase of uniform hats for the "A" Band, which consists of students attending the 3 intermediate schools and 12 elementary schools in the Azusa School District. According to the City Attorney, there is no authority on the part of the City which would enable Council to approve a donation as requested. It would be possible for the City to enter into a joint recreation agree- ment with the School District, under which the City might contribute to the support of the program of the School District as it relates to the band program, and in that way contribute to the cost of uniforms. There is also statutory authority for the City to expend funds for music and advertising purposes; this, too, Page 3 Report by attys. for W.B.Ihnen re: struc.abate. at 116 W.Foothill Blvd. (granted ext.not to exceed 90 days for purp. of allowing owner to demol. 116 W.Foothill) Req. by Azusa "A" Band Boosters Club for donation toward purch. of uniform hats (C.Adm. to con- tact School Dist. & Ch, of Commerce AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 Page 4 would require a contract. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that the City Administrator contact the School District, explain the situation to them, and also investigate the Chamber of Commerce as to possible support. The City Clerk presented two Resolutions (one from the, City of Fontana, and the other from the City of Culver City) opposing rate increase request by Southern California Edison Co. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Superintendent of Light & Power for his recommendation as to his evaluation, and also to the California Municipal Utilities Association for a report. A Resolution was received from the City of San Mateo, urging property tax relief by means of a different assessment ratio for single-family dwellings. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. A Resolution was received from the City of Duarte, seeking welfare reform and relief to the over -burdened taxpayers. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the City of Torrance; urging support of the Federal revenue-sharing program. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to receive and file. Announcement was received of'the Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials by the League of California Cities, to be held in San Francisco, March 17-19, 1971, with registration of $50 each. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark to authorize the Mayor, or any member of Council as alternate, and the City Administrator to attend. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None A request was received from the Azusa Lions Club for permission to park their Eyemobile on Orange Place out- side the Recreation Building at 320 N. Orange, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Friday, 3/19/71, for the free Visual Acuity Clinic, in appreciation of the support that the community of Azusa has given to the Lions Club in the past. The necessary insurance will be provided by the Lions Club of Azusa, protecting the City in this activity. ' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to grant permission. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing a balance of $1,140,597.29 as of January 31, 1971. Res.fr.City/ Fontana & Culver City, opposing rate incr.req. by S.C,Edison (refer -ed to Supt. L&P & CMUA for rpt.) Res.fr. City/ San Mateo,urg. propty,tax re- lief by diff- erent assess. ratio for single- family dwell. Res. fr.City/ Duarte seek- ing welfare reform & relief Commun.fr.Cty./ Torrance urg. support of Fed. revenue-sharing program Inst.on Labor Relations, LCC, @ San Francisco, @/$501each)gis. Perm.granted to Azusa Lions Club to park Eyemobile outside Rec. Bldg. for free Visual Acuity Clinic City Treas. Finan.Statement 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to file. A'communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises recommending the approval of step raises for the following employees: Name Effective Robert Barnes Equipment Mechanic to Step 3 3/6/71 Ronnie Clark Police Officer to Step 3 3/1/71 Jerry Greenelsh Fireman to Step 3 3/7/71 Herbert Grosdidier Water Util. Supt. to Step 5 3/10/71 Michael San Miguel Civ.Engr.Associate to Step 4 3/3/71 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 888, approved Parcel. Map No. 2116 (0. J. Conforti, 321 So. Enid Ave.). No action by Council. Notice was alsogiven that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 889, conditionally granted a Variance to permit an overhang on the east side of the house to extend 5'0" (to property line) instead of permitted 211" into side yard, on property at 1014 E. Alf -rd Street (Case V-261 - Harold Sanders). No action by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 890, granted a Conditional Use Permit, subject to conditions, to allow a condominium development in an R -3b zone, on property located on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue, between Vernon and Todd Avenues, and legally described as Tentative Tract No. 23717 (Case C-102 - Johnny E. Johnson). No action by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 891, recommended a zone change from C-3 to R -3a, on property located at 990 E. Alosta Avenue (southerly 310 feet only) - (Case Z-161 - Kathryn Soelberg); hearing before Council has been set for 3/1/71 at 7:30 p.m. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 892, initiated a public hearing to amend Article IX, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code (Zon- ing Chapter), re: maximum fence heights permitted in certain yards, in all residential zones. No action by Council. A Resolution was presented, initiating proceedings to consider revocation of business licenses issued to Azusa Pipe & Supply Co., 954 W. Foothill Boulevard, and setting date of hearing on 3/1/71 at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER THE REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSES, SETTING A DATE OF HEARING THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. P.C. Res.888 appvg.Parcel Map x{2.116 (Con- forti,321 S.Enid) P.C. Res. 889 cond. ranting Var. -261 - H. Sanders) P.C. Res. 890 grtg. CUP re: Condom.develop. in Tent.Tract 23717 (C-102 - J. E. Johnson) P.C. Res. 891. recom.zone chnge. fr.0-3 to R -3a @990 E.Alosta (Z-161-K.Soel- berg);hrg.set for 3/1/71 P.C.F.es. 892 init.hrg. to amend MC re: max. fence heights in certain yards in all resid.zones Res. #5821 init.proc. co consider revoc. of l setting 3/l/71 @ 8 p.m, for hrg. (Azusa Pipe & Supply) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 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 5821. A Resolution was presented amending Resolution #4693 by revising classification specifications for the City Engineer position as to educational requirements. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY ENGINEER. 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 5822. The monthly reports from Departments, Boards, and Commissions were presented by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. A report was submitted by the City Administrator re- garding the problem at the Azusa Greens Golf Course, i.e., golf balls entering adjacent private property. According to the report, when the golf course was constructed and officially opened in March of 1965, consideration was given to the erection of a screen type of fence. This fence was constructed with telephone poles and was approx- imately 20 feet high on a 6 foot berm. During the past year, Mervin Johnson acquired many of the lots of the Hunsaker Subdivision and has constructed single-family homes along parts of the golf course. The people who purchased their homes alongside the golf course did so with the knowledge that they would be uacked up to a public golf course. The report further stated that consideration has peen given to the construction of a fence to screen stray golf balls crossing into these new homes. However, if a 50 -foot high fence were to be constructed, there still 'would be no guarantee that the golf balls would not go over the tops of these fences and into the adjacent yards which are 15 feet deep. Also. construction of such a fence would not only be extremely expensive, but the size of the poles to support it would be very unattractive, and it could collapse during a windstorm. The City Administrator suggested the construction of a louvered -type patio cover to protect the occupants of the houses as they use their backyard patios. The 6 -foot block wall that was required to be constructed along with the subdivision does afford protection from line - drive golf balls, and the patio cover would afford protection from high -flying or lopped balls. Also, Page 6 Res. #5822 amend. Res.4693 by revising classif. specs. for City Engr. as to education Monthly Reports Report by C.Adm. re: problem at Az.Gr.Golf Course by golf balls entering private property AZUSA A AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 Page 7 decorative -type window awnings, constructed of materials of substantial nature, could ward off these lopped balls that would normally go through the windows. These protective items, shown on sketches prepared by the Engineering Depart- ment, could be constructed by the property owners involved, at a very minimal cost. The City Administrator added that in his discussion with Johnny Johnson and Glenn Watson, principal owners of the golf course, they were not entirely negative to attempts to alleviate the problem; the golf course is studying a change in the course layout to eliminate the dog -leg, which would assist in the solution of the problem. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. A report was submitted by the City Administrator re- garding the request of the Director of Public Works for the temporary employment of Richard Moreo, Jr., as Street Maintenance Man I, Step 1, at $3.035 per hour, until his debt to the City has been paid, amounting to $722,81. According to the report, the Director of Public Works has referred to the accident report, has reviewed the damage performed by Mr. Moreo, Jr., and has determined that the damage was not to a light standard but to a power pole, which is not covered by insurance. In the event that Mr. Moreo does work off his debt, it was further discovered that, due to Social Security and Income Tax, the amount of the claim would take over eight weeks to pay off, rather than the six weeks as estimated by Director of Public Works Wells. Further, the City Administrator stated that Mr. Wells indicated to him that the Court has ordered Mr. Mcreo to pay off his debt to the City. The City Administrator recommended the temporary employment of Mr. Moreo until the debt has been paid. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Mayor Solem that the recommendation be accepted. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. A communication was received from the Superintendent of Light & Power, requesting permission to employ a temporary Utility Clerk -Cashier, at Step 1, effective 3/9/71, and also to appoint the following three consumer service employees to acttemporarily in higher classifications, beginning 3/9/71: Mrs. Avis Whitlock - from Sr. Utility Clerk, Step 5 of Range 112, to Asst. Consumer Service Supervisor, Step 5 of Range 113; Mrs. Cleo Horn - from Inter. Utility Clerk, Step 5 of Rarge 110, to Sr. Utility Clerk, Step 4 of Range 112; Mrs. Joan Starr - from Utility Clerk -Cashier, Step 5 of Range 109, to Inter. Utility Clerk, Step 5 of Range 110. C.Adm. report re: temp.employ. R.Moreo, Jr., as Maint.Man 1, until debt to City is paid Auth.employ. temp.Util.Clk. Cashier, & appt. 3 consumer serv. employees to act temp.in higher classif., all effect. 3/9/71 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 Page 8 The above requests were submitted because Mrs. Maybelle Porter, Assistant Consumer Service Supervisor, will be entering the hospital for major surgery and her disability is estimated to be approximately three weeks, according to the letter from her doctor. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the requests. A request was received from the Associate Planning Dir- Auth.attend. ector for permission to attend the Annual Conference of Assoc.Pl.Dir. The American Society of Planning Officials, to be held @ Conf.of Amer. in New Orleans, March 28th through April 1st, with Soc.of Planning advanced accountable expenses of $300 (budgeted item). Officials, in Also, since limited funds are available, it is his New Orleans, intention to drive, which means that he would leave 3/28 thru 4/1, Thursday, March 25th, and would return to his office on with adv.acct. Monday morning, April 5th. exp.of $300 & 2 addl. days After discussion, it was travel time Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by .roll call to grant the request and approve the additional two days travel time. Councilman Decker stated he voted "Aye", but this should be granted on a one-time basis, in order to avoid start- ing a precedent. A memo was submitted by the City Administrator, request, Req. granted Ing authorization to give written permission to Southern for C.Adm, to Edison Co. to alter their transmission lines send written 'California within the City ,according to the letter from G. L. permission to Taylor, District Manager of the Edison Company and the S.C.Edlson to map attached thereto. There exists a 220 -KV transmission alter their line on towers located in Edison Company's right-of-way trans. lines on the west side of the San Gabriel River, which crosses within City a corner of the City limits near Encanto Parkway and sharing cost of Huntington Drive. Edison Company proposes to bundle Atty. in oppos- their conductors on the same towers, which will provide ition to S.C. a new transmission line facility capable of handling Edison's req . 500-Kv. It was understood that permission has been for incr. of obtained from the other cities neighboring Azusa where rates, before this transmission line crosses. FPC in Wash., Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to grant the request. The City Administrator. advised Council that the City had Invitation to been informally invited to join with the Cities of join Cities of Banning and Coulton in sharing the cost of an attorney Banning & to represent cities which purchase wholesale power from Coulton in Southern California Edison Co., before the Federal Power sharing cost of Commission in Washington, D.C., in opposition to Southern Atty. in oppos- California Edison Cols. request for increase of rates. ition to S.C. It was estimated that the cost for the City of Azusa to Edison's req . participate would be between $5,330 and $5,500. for incr. of rates, before After discussion, it was FPC in Wash., D.C. (referred Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman to C.Adm. & Snyder and unanimously carried to direct the City Supt. L&P for Administrator and Superintendent of Light & Power to further info.) investigate and submit further information to Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1971 The Mayor relayed a Certificate of Appreciation from Boy Scout Troop 418 to Michael Wells, Director of Public Works, for his part in helping John Doiron ir, achieving his Eagle Scout award. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5823. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 10:55 p.m. City Cler Next Resolution #5824 Next Ordinance #1009 1 Page 9 Certif . of apprec. to Dir.P.W. fr. Boy Scout Troop 418 re: John Doiron Eagle Scout Res. #5823 Bills & Reqs. Adjourn