HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 19, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
adjourned session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
'Absent: Councilmen: Decker
Also Present: Personnel Board Members: John D. Granados,
Chairman; Rdbert E. Talley, Vice-Chariman;
Robert B. Gray; Sid F. Mulligan; and
Hafstein T. Johnson; City Administrator
Sandwick; City Clerk Klarr
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session,
to instruct the Personnel Board, which is the City's
representative, re: Meeting and Conferring.
At 6:35 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session. Recess to
Exec.Session
Councilman Decker entered the meeting during the Counc.Decker
Executive Session. entered mtg.
Council re -convened at 7:36 p.m., and the Mayor called Cncl. re -
the meeting to order. convened
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Adjourn
Snyder and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. .
Time of Adjournment: 7:37 p.m.
City Cl r
Next Res. ##5839
Next Ord. ##1009
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 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. Roy P. Adams of the Village
Covenant Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Adminis-
trator Sandwick, Director of Public Works
Wells, Su pe^iztendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Parks & Recreation
Dangleis, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the meeting of April 5, 1971, were
approved as submitted.
Councilman Clark presented an award to Fire Engineer
Jesse James for 5 years service with the City.
Police Sergeant -Detective Neal T. Robertson was unable
to be present, and the Mayor stated the 20- year award
will be presented to him at the 5/3/71 meeting.
As James Espinosa, Assistant Purchasing Officer,
has left the service of the City, his award for.10
years service with the City was given to the City
Administrator for forwarding to Mr. Espinosa.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the
following public hearings:
(a) on recommended zone change from C-2 to R -3b,
by Planning Resolution #897, on property on
north side of Gladstone Street, 250 feet west
of Azusa Avenue (Case Z-162 - Beatrice Locke);
(b) on recommended zone chari;e from C-2 to R -3b,
by Planning Commission resolution #898, on
property on the north side of Gladstone Street,
immediately east of Little Dalton Wash (excess
County Flood Control property ,Planning Com-
mission initiated (Case z-163 ;
both being contiguous pieces of property, the Mayor
declared both hearings open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavits of'proof of
publication of the Notice of each Hearing, each published
on 4/7/71 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic, plus the
affidavits of posting of the Notice of each Hearing on
4/8/71.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission re:
Case Z-162, which stated that Mrs. Locke owns the entire
parcel of land (approximately 4.F acres) bounded by Azusa
Avenue, Gladstone Street, Los Angeles County Flood Control
property (Little Dalton Wash), and Concordia Lutheran
Church's property, and the applicant requests that the
rear or westerly portion be rezoned to R -3b with the
frontage along Azusa Avenue, for a depth of 250 feet,
remaining in the C-2 zone. It was the feeling of the
Planning Commission that the requested rezoning would
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl. Min.
4/5/71
Serv. Awards:
Fire ngr.
J. James.
Pol.Sgt. Det.
Robertson
(5/3/71 mtg.)
J. Espinosa,
Asst.Pur.Off.
(award to be
forwarded)
2 Pub.Hrgs. on
zone change to
R -3b, held
simultaneously
(Z-162 - B.Locke,
& z-163 (P.C.
init.)
(appvd. & C.
Atty, to prepare
Ord.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 2
result in a development that would be aesthetically more
pleasing and would attract smaller developments to the
remaining C-2 zoned property, while helping to meet the
need for additional dwelling units within the City.
A further memo was received from the Planning Commission
re: Case Z-163, which property isownsd by the L. A. County
Flood Control District, which has stated they would not be
opposed to such a zone change.' Also, the rezoning of this
property would complete the buffer zone.
James Jones, 1565 W. MacArthur Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
representing Mrs. Locke, as well as Standard Pacific Corp.,
the proposed developer, appeared before Council. He handed
out architectural drawings of the proposed apartment units
to be developed on the Beatrice Locke property. He ex-
plained to Council about the proposed development of 68
apartment units, and pointed out that his company was in
the process of attempting to purchase the other piece of
property from the County Flood Control District, which
property is part of this hearing, to be a part of the total
development.
Mrs. Beatrice Locke, 14155 Magnolia Boulevard, Sherman
Oaks, appeared before Council and distributed a printed
statement from which she read. In her comments, she
noted that she has, for a period of time, attempted to sell
the subject property for the purposes for which it is zoned,
i.e., C-2. She explained the difficulties n attempting
to sell this property because the proper.y uoes not lend
itself to this type of development; however, the property is
well suited for apartment development, and it is her feel-
ing that this is the highest and best use of this property.
She further felt that apartment development on this
property would enhance the C-2 properties nearby, making
them more valuable by providing a source of patrons for
possible future C-2 development. She noted that between
her property and Azusa Avenue, the undeveloped land remains
zoned C-2.
Tom Barlows, 5031 Clydebank, Covina, appeared before Council
as a representative of Concordia Lutheran :hurch, and asked
that, if Council granted the requesteu zone change, there
be required a wall built to separate the apartments from
the church property.
No one else wishing to speak regarding these hearings,
and no further communication having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that both hearings be closed.
Moved by -Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the request for zone change
to R -3b on both parcels, as recommended, be granted, and
that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance.
City Clerk read in full a proposed Resolution
Res.. #5839
'The
commending Mrs. Joan Parks, Personnel Clerk, who is
commending
retiring from the service of the City on May 1, 1971.
Mrs.J.Parks,
retiring Pers.
,Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
'Clerk
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING MRS. JOAN PARKS.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
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, 5839•
The City Clerk noted that this Resolution will be presented
to Mrs. Parks at the Retirement Dinner on 4/22/71.
Notice was received of an "Art Waik" to be held by the
Chamber of Commerce in front of City Hall, on Sunday,
May 2, 1971, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an
invitation to City Officials to attend and enjoy the
displays of original amateur art by individual artists.
If the project proves successful, the Chamber is planning
a series of art displays on the first Sunday of each
month, with Council approval. It was noted that food
and drink will not be allowed,in the display area, so
that clean-up should not be a major problem.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve this project.
A request was received from the American Legion Auxiliary
for permission to sell poppies on May 21 and 22, 1971.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to grant the request. _
A communication was received from the American Legion
National Headquarters, requesting endorsement of a
letter to the U. S. Chief Delegate for Paris Peace
Talks, concerning release of prisoners of war in Indo-
China.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve endorsement of the
letter and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of all
the Council.
The City Clerk requested authorization for advance
accountable expenses to Councilmen attending the
Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute, to be held in
Sacramento, May 10-12, 1971, i1th a further request
for a definite statement as to registration.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
advance accountable expenses for those attending the
Institute.
All Council members indicated that they would be
attending.
A request was received from Central Furniture Co.,
140 E. Foothill Boulevard, for a 60 -day extension of
their "going -out -of -business" sale (original permit
expires 4/30/71).
The City Clerk noted that the Municipal Code allowed
only one extension of the original permit, and that
only for 30 days, even though the request was for
60 days.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to grant a 30 -day
extension which would expire 5/30/71.
Page 3
"Art Walk"
by Ch.of Com.
on 5/2/71 in
front of City
Hall
Amer.Leg.Aux.
to sell poppies
May 21 & 22
Appvl.endorse.
letter to U.S.
Ch.Delegate for
Paris Peace
Talks re: rel.
of POW in Indo-
China
Auth.adv.acct.
exn.re: Mayors'
& Councilmen's
Inst. @ Sacra.,
5/10-12
Granted 30 -day
ext.of going -
out -of -business
sale to Centra?
Furn.Co., 140 E.
Foothill Blvd.
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971
A communication was received from Dr. N. G. Snyder,
Chairman of San Gabriel Valley Hot Line, requesting
cc^tinued financial support from the City and the
naming of a representative to the Hot Line Board of
Trustees.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Clark and unanimously carried to refer the request for
financial support for discussion at budget sessions.
The Mayor indicated that he would investigate the
naming of a representative to the Hot Line Board of
Trustees, which appointment would be at a future
meeting.
It was further suggested by Council, informally, that
Dr. Snyder, the Committee's Chairman, or his repre-
sentative, be notified to appear at the 5/3/71 Council
meeting to make a short presentation of the success of
the program and, particularly, how it may have affected
the City of Azusa.
Page 4
Req.by SVG Hot
Line for cont.
finan.support
fr. City, etc.
Notice was received of the annual meeting of San Gabriel SGV Pro.Assn.
Valley Protective Association, to be held on Monday, mtg., 4/26,
4/26/71, at 2:00 p.m., at the office of the Association 2 p.m., &
in Whittier, with a request for the appointment of a appt. M.W.
proxy for the City. Wells as proxy
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to appoint Michael W.
Wells, Director of Public Works, as proxy for the City
at the meeting of said Association.
The City Clerk submitted a request for authorization
to provide certain data processing services to Fabtek
Corporation, 137 S. Irwindale Avenue (David Benson,
owner). His request explained that Mr. Benson had
not been able to receive, from private Service Bureaus;
the type of data processing reports which he needs.
The City Clerk offered the following conditions for
providing the services:
1. That any non -City use of the computer be
conducted after regular City work hours.
2. That a qualified City EDP employee be present
at all times during the presence of a non -City
user.
3. That the user reimburse the City for the use
of the equipment and the time of the employee
at the following rates:
Req. for
rental of EDP
services to
Non -City User
(denied)
(a) Presence of Personnel - - - - --$ 8.00 per hour
(b) If City personnel performs any
functions (i.e., programming, run-
ning machines, etc.) - - - - - - - 13.50 per hour
(c) Computer time (based on actual time
computer is used) (in addition to
above) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
He explained the rates were in accord with prevailing
rates being charged on similar types of installations
in the Los Angeles area. He further requested that
inasmuch as the personnel rate was computed on time -
and -a -half, that any personnel required to be present
9.50 per hour
AZUSA AUDITORIUM 'AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 . Page 5
be reimbursed at time -and -a -half. It was noted that
Mr. Benson would be moving his.plant out of the City of
Azusa after May, 1971, and that these services would no
longer be provided to him.thereafter.
During the Council discussion, it was noted by Councilman
Decker that the question of data processing was to be
discussed at some future time by Council and he did not
wish to commit the City to this corporation. It was
further noted by Councilman Cla-k that he did not feel the
City should be in competition with private business.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
to deny the request. Motion passed by the following vote
of Council:
A1ES:. Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,084,618.14 as of March 31, 1971. Fin.Statement
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried. to rebeive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises for the following
employees:
Name
Status
Effective
Ida D'Alcomo Police Clerk to Step 3 plus.5%
for shift work 5/5/71
Stephen Rodgers Welder to Step 3 5/5/71
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Clark and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #900
Resolution No. 900, granted a Variance, with conditions, grtg. Var.
to permit reduction of distance between dwelling and (V-263 -
accessory building to 5 feet, instead of required 10 P. Lara)
feet, on property located at 536 N. Lemon Ave. (Case
V-263 - Patricia Lara). No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, P.C. Res.#901
by Resolution No. 901, granted a Variance to permittg. Var.
a single -car garage instead of the required double- N-264 - M.
car garage, on property located at 308 W. Durant Street Ripoll)
(Case V-264 - Mercedes Ripoll). No action by Council.
Notice was further
given that the Planning Commission
P.C.Res.#902
by Resolution No. 902,
recommended approval of the
recom.
change of
name change request
from Lucky Avenue to Miller Avenue.
street
name fr.
Also submitted was
the recommendation of the Director
Lucky
Ave. to
of Public Works to
the Planning Commission.
Miller
Ave.
A Resolution was presented, changing the name of Res. #5940
Lucky Avenue to Miller Avenue, effective immediately. changing Lucky
Ave. to Miller
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Ave.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CHANGING THE NAME OF LUCKY AVENUE TO MILLER.AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading
be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution
passed and adopted by the followin; vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5840.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #1009
adoption, amending the Municipal Code by the addition amend. MC by
of Section 9207.29, to rezone Soelberg property to adding Sec.
R -3a (Case Z-161). 9207.29 (rezone
Soelberg propty.
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance (Z-161)
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY (Zone Change Case No. Z-161 - Soelberg).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that
further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman hubio, seconded by Councilman
Snyder that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen:, Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1009.
The City Attorney informed Council that, with regard C.Atty.'s report
'to the proposed Ordinance which would amend Section on reviaion of
6146.1 of the Municipal Code re: licenses for circuses, Ord. re: licenses
carnivals, and traveling shows, which had been intro- for circuses (orig.
duced at the 4/5/71 meeting, during the ensuing two 1st rdg.4/5/71)
weeks he had received requests from the City Clerk and
the Police Chief to make additional substantive changes.
Therefore, he was re -submitting to Council the Ordinance
but with the additional changes, which were:
(a) Permit should be issued by Police Department.
b Permit will not be issued until fingerprinting
and photographing of employees of such shows
have been completed.
(c) ShowvLll not erect or move into place any equip-
ment until such time as the permit has been
approved.
Since there have been substantive revisions after the
original introduction, the Ordinance must now be re-
introduced.
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing a revised Ordinance entitled: revised Ord.
amend. Sec.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 6146.1 of MC
AMENDING SECTION 6146.1 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE re: licenses
RELATING TO LICENSES FOR CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND for circuses,etc.
TRAVELING SHOWS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that
further reading be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 7
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.rdg.
reading, amending Section 9230.40(4)L by the addition Ord. arnend.Sec.
of sub -paragraph (c) re: fence heights, which incor- 9230.40(4)L of MC
porates the recommendations of Council made at its by add -ng (c)re:
4/5/71 meeting with regard to fence heights on major fence heights
or secondary streets in certain sections of the City.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first
reading an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 9230.40 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO FENCE HEIGHTS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Following the action of Council at its 4/5/71 meeting, Res. #5841
a proposed Resolution was presented which both granted ranting Var.
a Variance to John Rogers (Case V-260), permitting a �V-260 - John
rear fence height of 714", with other conditions as Rogers) & denying
recommended by the Planning Commission, and denied the appeal of A.J.
appeal of A. J. Wiggins from the granting of said Wiggins
Variance with regard to the side yard fence requirements.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE (Variance Case V-260 - John Rogers).
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, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5841.
A Resolution was presented,amending Resolution #4693 re: Res. #5842
Table of Organization, by deleting the classification
amending Table
of Maintenance Man I from the complement of the Park
of Organ. for
and Recreation Department, and adding thereto the follow-
P&R Dept. by
ing three classifications and salary ranges: Park
adding Park
Maintenance Man I, Range 110.5; Park Maintenance Man
Maint. Man I,
II, Range 112.0; and Park Maintenance Man III, Range
II and III
113.5.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CITY.
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 adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5842.
The City Attorney submitted a report of his study of the
Sign Ordinance with regard to the proposal of Unlimited
Services of America, Inc., to furnish trash receptacles
for City use in the business district, upon which would
be panels displaying advertising. He noted that, while
the sign ordinance prohibits this type of advertising,
there is under Section 3200.51 of the Municipal Code an
exemption which allows such advertising limited to
public benches located on public rights-of-way for the
convenience of passersby, provided a permit therefor
is procured from Council. He recommended that if
Council wished to avail itself of the proposal by
Unlimited Services of America, Inc., that Section
3200.51 include trash receptacles for use by the public
and placed by the City on public rights-of-way.
As an additional consideration for Council, the City
Attorney noted that some cities include in their
Agreement with this company that a certain percentage
of the advertising space be reserved solely for the
use of community service promotion.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to instruct the City .
Attorney and the City Administrator to negotiate an
Agreement with Unlimited Services of America, Inc.,
and also instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance amending Section 3200.51 of the Municipal Code
to extend the exemption to trash receptacles, as recom-
mended by the City Attorney.'
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 request was received from the City Administrator
for City participation in an advertisement in the
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, "Prospect '71 Edition",
to be published 6/6/71. It was noted that a quarter -
page ad would cost $301, and one-half page ad cost-
ing $580.50. It was the recommendation of the City
Administrator that Council approve the cost of a
quarter -page ad, and invite the Chamber of Commerce
to join in with the remainder of the cost to provide
one-half page advertisement.
Moved by Councilman Clark, secoynded by Councilman
Dec'-er and unanimously carried to table until the
5/3/71 meeting and, in the interim, have the City
Administrator approach the Chamber of Commerce on the
proposal and report back to Council at that meeting.
'The City Administrator presented a communication
from the Azusa City Employees Association, request-
ing formal recognition as an employee organization
for "Meet and Confer" purposes.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to formally recognize
-the Azusa City Employees Association for purposes of
"Meeting and Conferring".
C.Atty.'s rept.
of Sign Ord. re:
proposed trash
trash receptacles
w/advertising
panels (C.Atty &
C.Adm. to nego.
Aamt. w/Unlim.Serv.
of America; also
C.Atty.to prepare
Ord, amend. Sec,
3200.51)
Monthly
Reports
Req, for City
to participate
in ad in SGV
Trib.'"Prospect
'71 Edition",
6/6/71
(tabled to,
5/3/71, with
rept.fr. C.Adm.
re: Ch.of Comm.
joining in cost)
Formal recog.
of Az.C.Emp,l.
Assn. as employee
organ. for "Meet
& Confer" purp.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 9
A request was received from the Police Chief for Confirm.appt.
confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Wanda R. Mrs. Wanda R.
Huffman as probationary Police Clerk, at Step 1 of Huffman, proba.
Range 109.5, effective 4/7/71. Pol.Clk., eff.
4/7/71
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the
appointment.
I
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Robert Resig. Robt.J.
J. Drossel, Police Officer, effective 4/9/71. Drossel, Pol.
Off., effect.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman 4/9/71
Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the resig-
nation.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of George Resig. Geo.
Haines, Police Reserve Officer, effective 4/10/71, Haines, Pol,
in order to accept the position of probationary Res. Officer,
Police Officer. eff, 4/10/71
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resig-
nation.
A request was received from the Police Chief for Confirm.appt.
confirmation of the appointment of George Haines as Geo.Haines as
probationary Police Officer, at Step 1 of Range 1.19.5, proba.Pol.Off.,
effective 4/10/71. eff. 4/10/71
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the appoint-
ment.
'A communication was received from the Police Chief, Perm.grtd. for
requesting permission for Policewoman Marjorie Hunter Policewoman M.
to attend the annual Conference of Women Peace Officers' Hunter to attend
Association, to be held in San Francisco, May 9 thru Conf.Women Peace
12, 1971, with reimbursable expenses not to exceed Off.Assn., in
$110, as budgeted. San Francisco,
May 9 thru 12,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman w/ reimb. exp.
Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to grant not to exceed
permission as requested. $110
The City Administrator
explaire d to Council that
Res. x{5843
grtg.
there have been changes
in the Sanitary Sewer Assess-
consent &
juris-
ment District No. 2481-M
(Woodcroft Street -Azusa
diction to
Cnty.
Avenue) since Council
had approved this district and,
re: County
Impr.
therefore, recommended
the adoption of a new Resolu-
No.2481-M
(Wood -
tion which would grant
consent and jurisdiction to
croft St.,
etc.)
the County, embodying
the changes.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY IMPROVEMENT NO. 2481-M,
WOODCROFT STREET AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY.
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 5843.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 10
A memo was received from the Dtrector of Public Works, Auth. Change
requesting approval of a Change Order in the amount of Ord=r for
$2.332 and authorization for execution of the Notice of $20332 & exec.
Completion for the remodeling of the southwest wing of Not./Completion
City Hall (Project 487). During the course of construc- for remodeling
tion, several existing features were uncovered which S.W. wing of
were not noticed when the plans were approved. These City Hall (Pro -
features were unsightly unevenness in the concrete ject 487)
walls of the cell blocks and the fire station's south
wall. This situation was remedied by furring over the
Mr. Daro Munoz, 306 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Oouncil
and asked that he be given a 60 -day extension to the
Abatement Order in order that he may demolish the
building himself.
The City Clerk noted that the assessment roles show
Jewell Construction Co., Inc., c/o Anthony Ortuno,
as the legal ohner of record, and asked for a clarif-
ication as to Mi. Munoz's relationship to the property.
Mr. Munoz stated that he is the owner of the property.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Munoz submit a letter
to the City, stating definitely that he would demolish
the building within the 60 -day period, and Mr. Munoz
stated that he would send such a letter.
walls and constructing a smooth plaster or
'concrete
panelled surface. Existing wood frame walls were found
to contain dry rot when the plaster was removed; these
frame walls were removed and replaced with new material.
In the interest of economy and the expeditious completion
of the remodeling, the contractor was authorized to per-
form the above work, as well as some electric fixture
and telephone conduit additions, which necessitated a
Change Order for $2,332; also, a deduction of $1,000
was made from the requested extras to compensate for
faulty workmanship in installing the carpet.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
the Change Order for $2,332, and authorize execution
and recording of the Notice of Completion for Project #487.
A communication was received from the Director of Public
Appv.l. Chan 'e
Works, requesting approval of a Change Order in the
Order for $'400
amount of $400 and authorization for execution of
& exec. Notice/
the Notice of Completion for the Booster Pump Station
Completion for
at 11th Street and Vernon Avenue (Project 486).
Booster/Pump
During construction, it was discovered that a 20"
Sta. (Project
water transmission main was located uncomfortably
486)
close to one of the building's exterior walls, which
could undermine the building footings. This possibil-
ity was eliminated by the construction of a masonry
block cut-off wall extending t� a point lower than
the water main, which is the reason for the Change
Order of $400.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
the Change Order for $400, and authorize execution
and recording of the Notice of Completion for Project 486.
A recommendation was received from the Director of
Re: Subst.Struc.
Public Works that the City take the necessary steps
(9'300 N. Azusa
to fulfill the Abatement Order (Resolution #5806,
Ave. (Jewell
adopted 1/4/71) against the substandard residential
Constr. Co.,Inc.)
structure at 300 N. Azusa Avenue, with authorization
to expend City funds as necessary, which costs shall
(60 day ext.fr.
be levied as a special assessment on the land (Jewell
4/19/71 to Abate.
Construction Co., Inc.).
Order, ranted to
owner, .Munoz)
In his memo, the Director of Public Works recommended
that the structure should be demolished and asked for
authorization to do so.
Mr. Daro Munoz, 306 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Oouncil
and asked that he be given a 60 -day extension to the
Abatement Order in order that he may demolish the
building himself.
The City Clerk noted that the assessment roles show
Jewell Construction Co., Inc., c/o Anthony Ortuno,
as the legal ohner of record, and asked for a clarif-
ication as to Mi. Munoz's relationship to the property.
Mr. Munoz stated that he is the owner of the property.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Munoz submit a letter
to the City, stating definitely that he would demolish
the building within the 60 -day period, and Mr. Munoz
stated that he would send such a letter.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1973. Page 11.
Moved by ^ouncilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
unanimously carried to extend the Abatement Order for 60
from 4/19/71, within which time Mr. Munoz is to demolish
building and, further, that Mr. Munoz submit a letter to
City stating that he will do the demolition within that
The City Administrator discussed matters with regard
to the Southern California Edison Co.'s rate increase
application pending before the Federal Power Commission.
In .his memo he stated that in view of the fact that it
was necessary to file a protest by the City prior to
April 19, 1971, he requested the City At*orney to
prepare a simple protest based upon the discriminatory
nature of the rate increase. This protest was prepared
and filed prior to this Council meeting and can be with-
drawn at any time in the event Council does not wish
such a protest filed.
According to the previous report by the City Adminl -
trator, the Edison Company claims an average of 12.5%
increase, whereas, in reality, the increase for the
City of Azusa would be 14.3%.
and
day,-
the
aysthe
the
time.
With regard to the City contracting for professional
representation to express its opposition at the F.P.C.
hearings, matters have not progressed to the state where
a recommendation can be submitted. The'City Administrator
advised that he would keep Council informed on this, in
case action is needed.at a future date.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the action of the City
Administrator in filing a protest with the Federal Power
Commission to the proposed increase in the resale rate
schedules of Southern California Edison Company which
are applicable to the City of Azusa.
The Director of Public Works submitted a report of the
Special Committee for Clean -Up Week. After -the Com-
mittee had discussed alternate methods for this program,
it was unanimously recommended by the Committee that
Clean -Up Week this year would be conducted In a manner
similar to prior years, i.e., notifying the residents
that they mn• deposit in the parkway any combustible
item, appliances, or furniture, between the dates of
May 22nd through May 31st. It is estimated that clean-
up of the parkways will take approximately two weeks
after May 31st. In addition to the pink up, a pass
good for free dumping privileges during the two weeks
of clean-up will be part of the notice, for use by
local residents.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by 14ounci2man
Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recom-
mendation of the Committee and to proceed with Clean -
Up Week, but to limit the announcement time to the
citizens to as few days in advance as practical.
Appv'l.filing
ofprotest w/
FPC to protest
ircr, in resale
rate sched. of
Edison Co.
Report of
.Clean-Uo Week
Com. (Play 22nd
thru May 31st)
A request was presented from Western Disposal Company Req.fr. Western
to extend the rubbish pick-up contract with the City Disposal Co, to
for a period of 10 years, and to delete the require- ext.rubbish con-
ment from the contract and the Municipal. Code for a tract for 10 yrs.
separate collection of wet garbage. The City Adminis- & delete sep.col.l.
trator submitted a memo which recommended that the of wet garbage
matter be referred to the City Administrator, Director
of Public Works and City Attorney, for a study of the matter.
Mr. Bobken Hartunian, owner of Western Disposal Company, (Refer~gid to C.
addressed Council and explained the reasons for the need Adm.,Dir.P.W.,
to extend the rubbish contract, and pointed out that C.Atty., for
there remains only approximately 45 residences within study & report)
the City which utilize the additional separate collection.
These 45 collections tie up a truck unnecessarily,
inasmuch as the wet garbage can be placed with the trash
pick-up. He noted that his contract allows for a cost -
of -living increase upon his request each year, and he
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 12
would be willing to forego the increase this year if
his request were granted. /
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Snyder to grant the request by extending the contract
for a period of 10 years, and to instruct the City Attorney !i
to take the necessary steps to permit deletion of the
required separate wet garbage pick-up from both the
Municipal Code and the contract.
Councilman Rubio stated that he felt that 10 years
was too long a period.
councilman Decker stated that he felt that Council
should have the recommendation of the Committee
suggested by the City Administrator, and that there
should be sufficient publicity before any action is
taken so that the public would be aware of the situation.
Motion failed by the following of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Snyder, Clark
NOES:
Councilmen:
Rubio, Decker
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen:
Solem
Mayor Solem declared that he had abstained from voting
because, in his private business, he has done some work
for Mr. Hartunian and did not want to risk possible
conflict of interests.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder to follow the recommendation of the City Admin-
istrator to direct the City Administrator, Director of
Public Works, and City Attorney, to study the request
and submit a report to Council. Motion carried by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Solem
Mayor Solem declared that he abstained for the same
reason he had stated above.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for amend- Req.by Fire
ment to Sections 3150 and 3151 of the Municipal Code, Chief for
to allow for the sale and discharge of fireworks to amend. to Secs.
be extended beyond July 4th, when July 4th falls on 3150 & 3151 of
a week -end and the ensuing Monday is declared a MC re: sale of
holiday "in lieu". fireworks on
certain dates
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to refer this item
to the City Attorney.
'A financial analysis of the City's funds, from 7/1/70
to 3/31/71, was submitted by the Accounting Director.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
Fin.Analysis
by Acctg.Dir.
( 7/1/70 -
3/31/71)
Res. ##5844
Bills & Reqs.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 Page 13
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:
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 10:12 p.m.
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Councilmen:
Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark,-Solem
'AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None and numbered Resolution
5844.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 10:12 p.m.
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