HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 1, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1971 7:30 p.m.
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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. Gary Van Boening of the Invocation
Edgewood Methodist Church.
Present At Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Snycer, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Absent: Councilmen: Rubio
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, Acting City Admin-
istrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 5, 1971, Appvl. Min.
and of the regular meeting of October 18, 1971, were 10/18/71 & ad
approved as submitted. mtg. 10/5/71
Councilman Snyder presented an award to Albert Jablonski, Serv. Award
Maintenance Man III in the Public Works Department, for A.Jablons i
5 years service with the City.
Mayor Solem introduced Robert S. Manning, new member
R.S.Manning
of the Library Board of Trustees, to Council members
intro.to Cncl
and the people in the audience, and welcomed him to
his new appointment.
in the amount of $3,466.80 (with an alternative
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
Bids Award fo
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 10/28/71, for the
purch. 1 -ton
purchase of a 1972- 1 -ton Rescue Truck for the Fire
F.D. Rescue
Department, with trade-in. Present at bid opening
Truck, with
were: Acting City Administrator Dangleis, Fire Chief
trade-in
Torrance, and City Clerk Klarr.
were returned undelivered as the agencies had closed,
(to Reynolds
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
Buick, Inc.)
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
recommended in the memo that the bid be awarded to
Herald & Pomotropic on 10/13/71.
Accr)rding to the memo received from the Fire Chief,
a singular bid was received from Reynold1 Buick, Inc.,
in the amount of $3,466.80 (with an alternative
proposal for $3,216.64, which did not meet specifications).
Although nineteen (19) sets of bid proposal forms and
specifications were sent out to various local agencies, two
(2)
were returned undelivered as the agencies had closed,
and only the above noted bid was received. It was
recommended in the memo that the bid be awarded to
Reynolds Buick, Inc., for the proposal meeting the specs,
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and a purchase order be issued.
Councilman Rubio entered the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Counc.Rubio
entered mtg.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to accept
the re^ommendation of the Fire Chief to accept the bid
of Reynolds Buick, Inc., only bidder, in the amount of
$3,466.80, and that a Purchase Order be issued.
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and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
The request for attendance by 5 Personnel Board members at
Req.by P.B.fo�
the Public Personnel�Association International Coni'er-
5 mbrs.to attend
ence, to be held in San Francisco on November 14-17,
P.P.A.Conf. in'
1971, with advance accountable expenses of $300 each
San Francisco,
(insufficient funds budgeted), having been tabled from
11/14-17, at
the 10/18/71 meeting, was again brought before Council.
$300 each (tattled
December 4, 1971.
from 10/28/71)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
carried to raise the item from the table.
(Appvl.attend:
and unanimously
collection
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
of 2 P.B.mbrs:
A further communication was received from the Personnel
this Conf., with
Board, dated 10/28/71, requesting approval to send only
acc.exp. not to
two members to this Conference, with accountable budgeted
exceed $300 ea.)
expenses not to exceed $300 per person.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder.
and unanimously.carried by roll call to approve the
request for attendance of only two Personnel Board
members, with accountable expenses not to exceed $300
Appvl.transfer of
each.
Mrs.D. Ferard�
A request was received from Lyle A. Moritz to address
L.A.Moritz add.
Council re: a prefabricated residence being constructed
Cncl. re: coni
at 1047 N. Soldano Avenue.
struction of
Office, effective 11/2/71. This request was initiated
residence at
Lyle A. Moritz, 1028 N. Soldano Avenue appeared before
1047 N. Soldano
Council and stated he felt that this type of appearance
11/2/71
and construction was not fitting for the area. He also
(referred to P.C.
felt that problems would be .encountered from the fact
for study)
that the residential zoning on the east side of Soldano
Avenue was less restrictive than that on the west side.
was his concern that this matter be considered to
'It
prevent future problems'of the same nature.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Planning Commission for study, with particular emphasis
on two types of zones facing each other.on the same
street, which could cause problems.
A request was received from Boy Scout Troop #415 for
Appvl.use of
permission to use the southeast portion of City Hall
S.'E.portion o;
lawn as a collection point for "Good Turn Day" on
City Hall lawn
December 4, 1971.
on 12/4/71 for
"Good Turn Day"
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
collection
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Clerk requested Council's wishes regarding
Forego sending
the purchase of Christmas cards to be sent from the
out Christmas
City to other member cities of the Los Angeles County
cards to other
Divison•of the League of Califorina Cities.
cities this yr.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to forego sending out Christmas
cards to other cities this year.
The City Clerk submitted his request for approval of
Appvl.transfer of
the transfer of Mrs. Dorothy Ferard, EDP Equipment
Mrs.D. Ferard�
Operator at Step 5 of Range 112.0, from the City Clerk
EDP,Equip.Oper.
Department to Intermediate Utility Clerk at Step 5,
(City Clerk Dept.
Range 110.0, in the Light & Power Consumer Services
to Intermed.Util.
Office, effective 11/2/71. This request was initiated
Clk. (L&P Consume
by Mrs. Ferard and Kas been approved by the Superinten-
Serv.Office),leff
dent of Light & Power, the Personnel Board, and the
11/2/71
City Clerk.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the transfer.
The Quarterly Report from the Chamber of Commerce was Ch.of Comm.
submitted to Council. Quarterly
Report
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously carried to file.
Notice was received of a public hearing by the Assembly
Committee on Elections and Reapportionment, to be held
11/3/71, 1:30 p.m., at Sacramento.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of
invoice from the Los Angeles County Division, League
of California Cities, in the amount of $40 for 1971-72
dues.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment.
The City Clerk submitted a verbal request for permission
to establish a separate fund, primarily for bookkeeping
purposes, for the receiving and disbursement of the
Federally Granted Funds to be used in the Emergency
Employment program. Phis would provide a necessary
bookkeeping separation so that these funds may be easily
audited without having to audit the full General Fund.
'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize the establishment
of a special fund for the receiving and disbursing of
monies funded by the Federal Government for the E.E.A.
program.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending the approval of step raises and/or per-
manent status for the following employees:
Name
Ray Millard Lineman Helper
Harold Petermann Asst.Purch.Officer
Martin Rubio Storekeeper
To Status Effective
to Step 5 11/20/71
Perm.Status
(Step 2) 11/24/71
to Step 5 11/27/71
Notice pub.hrg.
by Assembly Com.
on Elec.& Feapp.,
11/3/71, 1:30 p.m
Sacramento
Auth.paymt. $40
for 1971-72 dues,
L.A.Co.Div., 1•jCC
Auth.estab.of
spec.fund for
rec.& dish. o
monies fundedby
Fea.Govt.for EA
program I
Step Raises
tabled to 11/15/
& appvl.perm.�
status w/o in r.
in salary
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve only the appointment to
permanent status for Harold Petermann, without increase in
salary, and that the step increases recommended be tabled..
to the Council meeting of 11/15/71 because of the President's
wage -price freeze.
A request was received from the Personnel Board for
approval of the limited term appointment of Mrs.
Charlotte Roselius as Assistant to the Acting Personnel
Clerk, at the same salary as her present position of
temporary Intermediate Typist Clerk in the Personnel
Office, per Section 71.1 of the Civil Service Rules
& Regulations (unclassified service not to exceed 90 work-
ing days), effective upon the completion of her present
temporary status, November 11, 1971.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Appvl. P.B. rbq.
for limited tbrm
appt. of Mrs. C.
Roselius as A st.
to Actg.Pers.Clk.
(unclass.serv.
not exc.90 days),
eff. 11/11/711
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A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending the reclassification of Mrs. Rosanne Burian
from her present position as Secretary in the Personnel
Office at Step 5, Range 110.0, to that of Senior Secre-
tary at Step 5, Range 112.0, effective 11/2/71.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution
changing the complement in the Personnel Office.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation for
approval of the classification, job specifications
and salary range for Planning Assistant.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recom-
mendation, and authorize advertising for this position.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 930, granted a Variance to permit the
waiving of the two -car garage requirement on property
located at 308 S. Louise Ave. (Case V-277 - Salvador
Gonzales). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 931, denied a Variance to permit
a reduced rear yard setback of 6 feet instead of the
required 25 feet, on a lot containing 5,005 square
feet instead of the required 6,000 square feet, on
property located at 207 N. Orange Avenue (Case V-278
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erry.Freudenberg). No action taken by Council.- memo was received from the Planning Commission,
equesting study for possible development of distinc-
tive street signs in Azusa. It was suggested that
the City Seal be placed on the new signs to be in-
stalled.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter to
the Director of Public Works and Associate Planning
Director for study.
The City Attorney recommended a change in the Mun-
icipal Code regarding Civil Defense Sections. This
was necessitated due to the replacing of the old
State Statute with a neva Statute which places emphasis
on local disasters and agencies, rather than upon
nuclear war and similar Civil Defense emergencies.
He recommended that he be instructed to prepare an
Ordinance which would incorporate these changes in
emphasis and terminology in the Civil Defense Sec-
tions of the Municipal Code.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
of the City Attorney.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Ronald E.
Trezise, Police Reserve Officer, effective 10/23/71,
due to his induction into the Armed Forces.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation, and
have his name placed on the reinstatement list.
Appvl.reclassif.
Mrz.R.Burian fr.
Secy.toSr.Secy.
in Pers .Offic4,
eff. 11/2/71,1&
C.Atty.prepare
necess.Res. to
change comple?
Appvl.job specs &
salary range for
classif.of Pltig.
Asst.,& auth.
advertising
P.C.Res. #930'.
Frtg. Var.
(V-277 - S.
Gonzales)
P.C.Res. #931
denying Var.
(V-278 - J.
Freudenberg)
P.C. req.
study of
tinctive
signs in
(referred
Dir.P.W.
P1an.Dir.
study)
for4
dis-i
street
Azusa
to
& Assoc.
fort
Appvd. recom.
C.Atty. to pr
pare Ord. to
date Civ.Def.
of M.C.
of
Resig. R. E. ;
Trezise, Pol.Res.
Off.,eff.10/23/71
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A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease-
ment for roadway purposes from Johnny E.. Johnson, E.O.
Rodeffer and Glenn R. Watson (portions of Lots 36,
40, and 41, Subdivision No. 2, Azusa Land & Water Co.,
for a property line return at Todd and Sierra Madre
Avenues).
'Councilman Decker offered the Resolution e titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Clip' OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF.
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 5913..
A Resolution was presented, authorizing execution of
Grant Agreement #H-602-4111 between H.U.D. and the City
for financial assistance in the construction of a
3 -million gallon steel water reservoir, to be le-ated
north of Sierra Madre Avenue, adjacent easterly to aasterly
City boundary.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN GRANT AGREEMENT
NO. H-602-4111 BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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 5914.
A memo was received from the Director of Public Works,
recommending approval of plans and specifications
for the construction of a 3 -million gallon steel water
reservoir and related transmission pipeline facilities
north of Sierra Madre Avenue, east of the City limits,
(on property presently owned by Monrovia Nursery) with
authorization for bid call; also to authorize the
'Director of Public Works to enter into negotiations
with Monrovia Nursery Co. for the purchase of land at
a cost not to exceed $20,000 per acre.
It was ascertained from the Director of Public Works
that a formal appraisal of the subject property had not
been obtained. It was noted that an appraisal should be
made prior to the negotiations for the property.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the Director of
Public Works to investigate the cost and appraisals with
regard to the property for the reservoir, with report
to Council.
Res. #5913 accept,
Gr.of Ease.(rdwy)
(Johnson Rodeffer
& Watson
Res. #5914
auth. exec . Grarft
Deed #H-602-4111
bet.HUD & City
Vter°Aesei°o
air
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(
P.W.Dir. authi
to investiga.t?
cost & appraisals
re: prpty.forl
Water Reservoir;
plans & specsj
appvd.for Reservo:
pending acqui6.
of land fr.Moi rov:
Nursery I
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Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specif-
ications.
The requested bid call was not authorized, pending the
acquisition of the land.
A report was submitted by the Acting City Administra-
tor on safety glasses for employees.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to refer this report to
the Department Heads for their opinions, to be reviewed
at the budget sessions for 1972-73•
A report was submitted by the Acting City Administra-
tor regarding labor costs for Golden Days celebration
No action taken by Council.
The following names were
of appointments to their
compensations, pursuant
Act of 1971:
Name & Address
John Simon
1118 N. Pasadena, Azusa
Richard Alarcon
158 N. Soldano, Azusa
Louie Pedroza
336 S.Angeleno, Azusa
Leandro Moreno
449 S. Enid, Azusa
Richard Padilla
963 W.Gladstone, Azusa
Harry Neville
1102 N. Azusa Ave,Azusa
Pamala J. Babby
800 S.Azusa Ave.,Azusa
Mrs. Marlene Navarro
407 S.Louise, Azusa
submitted for confirmation
respective positions and
to the Emergency Employment
Custodian at
Step 1, Range 110.0
Maint.Man I (Street)
Step 1, Range 110.5
Maint.Man I (Street)
Step 1, Range 110.5
Maint.Man I (Street)
Step 1, Range 110.5
Park Maint. Man I
Step 1, Range 110.5
Park Maint. Man I
Step 1, Range 110.5
Intermed.Typist-Clerk
Step 1, Range 108.5
(Recreation Dept.)
UtilClerk-Cashier
Step 1, Range 109
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A.C.Adm.report
on safety
glasses for
employees
A.C.Adm. report
re: labor costs
for Golden Days
celebration
Confirm. of
8 appts. under
EEA Program,
subj.to passing
phys.exam
Effective '
11/8/71
11/8/71
11/8/71
11/8/71
11/2/71
11/2/71
11/2/71
11/8/71
The following name was submitted for confirmation of
appointment to fill a vacancy in the regular com lement:
Augustine Hernandez as Maintenance Man I (Street, at
Step 1, Range 110.5, effective 11/8/71.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm these nine
appointments, subject to the passing of physical examin-
ations and, in the case of Augustine Hernandez, also
subject to approval of the Personnel Board.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Mrs.
Reba Mize, Police Cleric, effective 10/31/71.
Confirm.appt.
A.Hernandez,
Maint.Man I
(Street), eff.
11/8/71, subj.
to passing phys.
& appvl.of P.B.
Resig.Mrs. R.
Mize, Police
Clerk, eff.
10/31/71
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman. Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
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 5915.
The City Clerk noted that Edward F. Taylor, Special
Water Counsel for the City, will be able to be present
at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 1971, to give a
report to Council as suggested by Council at a prior
meeting.
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Res. #5915
Bills & Reqs.
E.F.Taylor, Spec.
Water Counsel,
to report to.Cncl,
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adj. to 6:30 p.m.;
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to 6:30 p.m. 11/15/71 p Aud.
on Monday, November 15, 1971, at the Azusa Auditorium.
Time of Adjournment: 9:35 P•M.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #5916
Next Ordinance #1025