HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 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. Caesar Bufano of the Seventh
'Day Adventists Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder
Clark, Solemn
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, Acting City Admin-
istrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, City Engineer Stimson, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Associate
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting
Director Cooney, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 20, 1971, were
approved as submitted.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the
office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,
12/30/71, for furnishing material for baseball lighting
at Gladstone Park (Project No. 37). Present at bid
opening were: Acting City Administrator Pro Tempore
Cooney, City Engineer Stimson, Deputy City Clerk
Roehrich.
'The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald & Pomotropic on December 15 and 22, 1971.
Two (2) bids were received as follows:
Electric Supplies Distributing Co., Arcadia, with
a lump sum bid to provide all items required (includ-
ing tax),
General Electric Co., for three of the five items
only (including tax),
A memo was received from the Director of Parks and
Recreation which stated there is an irregularity in
the bid of Electric Supplies Distributing Co. in that
they did not submit their proposal on the bid form.
He requested that Council waive the irregularity and
award the bid to Electric Supplies Distributing Co.
in the amount of $14,773.29•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the
irregularity of not using the bid form and accept the
recommendation to award the bid to Electric Supplies
'Distributing Co. for $14,773.29, and return the bid
security to the unsuccessful bidder after the contract
has been executed.
A Resolution was presented providing for the recognition
of certain signatures needed when facsimile signatures
are used on warrants, necessitated by the appointment of
the new City Treasurer.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl. Min.
12/20/71
Bid Award for
furnishing
material for
baseball light-
ing @Gladstone
Park (Prof.#37)
(to Elec.Supplies j
Distrib. Co.)
$14,773.29
6,300.00
Res. #5933 re:
recog. of sig-
natures & facsi-
mile signatures
on warrants, due
to new C.Treas.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PRCVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES AND
FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5933•
A Resolution was presented, requesting the County
Assessor to furnish an estimate of the assessed valuation
of property within the City for the succeeding fiscal
year 1972-73•
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
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 5934•
Page 2
Res. #5934 req.
estimate of as-
sessed valuation
of propty.within
City for 1972-
73
A memo was submitted by the City Clerk, requesting confir- Confirm appt.
mation of the appointment of Mrs. Doris C. Moore as Mrs.D.C.Moore,
Account Clerk, probationary, in the Accounting Depart- proba.Aect.Clk.,
ment, at Step 5 of Range 109.5, effective 1/5/72. eff. 1/5/72
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unapimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Clerk recommended a deposit of $85 aach for
the filing of Statement of Qualifications by candidates
for the 1972 Municipal Election.
The City Clerk noted that he had just received informa-
tion today that if a candidate requests a Spanish trans-
lation, it must be supplied to him at his expense.
Therefore, he recommended that the deposit be increased
to $150.
After discussion, it was
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the deposit
of 100 by each candidate, with an additional deposit
of 150 for Spanish translation if requested.
The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of
$1,255 to the League of California Cities for their
annual service charge for the calendar year 1972,
including subscriptions to "Western City".
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize such
payment.
Appvd.deposit
of $100 each
for filing State.
of Qualif. by
candidates, 1972
Mun.Elec., with
addl. $50 for
Spanish trans.
Auth.paymt.of
$1,255 to LCC
for annual serv.
charge for 1972
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 Page 3
The City Clerk further requested authorization for Auth.payment
payment to the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Associa- Wtr.Pumping
tion of $317.19 for assessment at 5¢ per acre foot of Assess.($317.19)
water pumped in calendar year 1970, and $25 for the & $25 dues to
1972 dues. USGVWA
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded 'nv Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll. call to authorize payment.
The City Clerk requested authorization for the Mayor to Auth.exec.Ext.
sign the Extension of Term of Agreement #SSE -562-4 Agmt. to 5/1/72
(to May 1, 1972) on the STEP program with the State re: STEP w/State
Department of Human Resources Development. Dept.Human
Resour.Develop.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize execution of the
Extension Agreement by the Maydr.
Notice was received of the annual stockholders meeting
Mayor Solem
of the Azusa Agricultural Water Co., to be held on
apptd. proxy
1/17/72 at 10:00 a.m., at 830 E. Foothill Boulevard,
for mtg. Azusa
with a request for the appointment of a proxy for the
Agric.Water Co.
City to vote at this meeting.
on 1/17/72 at
1403 N.San Gab-
10 a.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
attend seminar
and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Solem as proxy
(a) From P.
for the City.
Garcia, for premises located
Announcement was made of the Institute on Labor Relations
Inst.on Labor
for City Officials, by the League of California Cities,
Relations for
to be held in San Diego, February 2-4, 1972, with advance
City Officials,
registration of $50 each to be made by 1/19/72.
by LCC, in San
"Bella sI")
Diego, 2/2-4,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
w/adv.reg. fee
and unanimously carried to approve attendance by the
of $50, plus
Acting City Administrator and any available Councilmen.
adv.acct.exp.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
expenditure of $50 each for advance registration fee, plus
advance accountable expenses of $100 each.
Notices were
received from
Alcoholic Bevera e Control of
ABC Notices:
Person -to -Person Transfers
of On -Sale Beer Food)
1 La Casita",
Licenses, as
follows:
Appv.req. by
1403 N.San Gab-
Acctg.Dir. to
Meet the Fiscal Crisis", to be held at Newport Beach on
attend seminar
riel Can.Rd.
(a) From P.
Mireles to P.
Garcia, for premises located
(2) 708 N.Azusa
at 1403
N. San Gabriel
Canyon Road, known as "La
Ave. (fr)rmerl.y
Casita".
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
erp.not exc.$100
"Bella sI")
(b) From E.D. & H.L. Frank to L.D. Eads, for premises
located at 708 N. Azusa Avenue (formerly "Bellas'").
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file both Notices.
A request was received from the Accounting Director for
Appv.req. by
permission to attend a seminar on "Team Management to
Acctg.Dir. to
Meet the Fiscal Crisis", to be held at Newport Beach on
attend seminar
February 2-4, 1972, with a registration fee of $40 and
on "Team Manage.
accountable expenses not to exceed $100. The City Clerk
to Meet Fiscal
concurred with this request.
Crisis"@Newport
Bch., 2/2-4, w/
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
$40 reg. & acct.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
erp.not exc.$100
request.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 Page 4
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution commendin.a Res.'dki935
Mrs. Anne V. McKinney, Programmer/Analyst, who resigned commend! 'ng Mrs.
as of 1/31/72 due to the abolishment of the City's Anne V.McKinney
Electronic Data Processing Division.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING ANNE V. MCKINNEY.
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 5935•
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raise
recommending the approval of the step raise for the
following employee:
To Status Effective
Byron C. Nelson Police Officer Step 5 1/1477-2
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation re: title
change of Personnel Clerk, job specifications, and salary
range, with letter explaining reasons.
'Robert E. Talley, former member of the Personnel Board,
addressed Council and attempted to present the thinking
of the Board during the time that he was a member of it.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimo•7sly carried to deny the request to place
before the voters a recommended change in the title of
Personnel Clerk at the April 1972 Municipal Election, and,
further, requested the Personnel Board to recommend an
increased salary range for the present position.
The Personnel Board submitted the resignation of Robert
E. Talley as a member of its Board, effective 12/20/71.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communi-
cation.
A letter of resignation was received from Marvin R.
Christensen as a member of the Personnel Board, effec-
tive 1/12/72.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file the letter.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 941, conditionally granted a Variance to
permit a two -car garage, instead of the required three -
car garage, for two residences on the same l.ot,, on
property located at 314 N. San Gabriel Avenue (Case V -283 -
Mrs. Antonio Torres). No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 942, granted a Variance to permit a
single -car garage, instead of the required double -car
garage, on property located at 406 S. Louise Avenue
Denied req. of
P.B. for measure
on 1972 Mun.Elec.
ballot re: change
in title of Pers.
Clk., & request-
ing recom. re: in-
creased salary rarl
for pres. positio
Resig.R.E.
Talley fr.
Pers. Bd.,
eff. 12/20/71
Resig. M.R.
Christensen
as mbr.Pers.
Bd., effect.
1./12/72
P.C.P.es. #941
rtg. Var.
V-283 - Mrs.
Antonio Torres)
P.C.Res.#942
rtg. Var.
V-286 - F. &
C. Craig)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 Page 5
(Case V-286 - Florence and Charles Craig). No action
by Council.
Notice was also given that the P7anninm Commission. P.C.Res.#943
by Resolution No. 943, denied a Variance to permit denying Var.
the waiver of the double -car garage requirement, on (V-287 - J.E.
property located at 339 S. Pasadena Avenue (Case V-287 - Delaney)
J. E. Delaney). No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res.#944
by Resolution No. 944, conditionally granted a Condi- rtg. CUP
tional Use Permit to allow the remodeling of an existing ?C-107 - Frances
non -conforming service station, on property located at Roller - Shell
900 E. Gladstone Street (Case C-107 - Frances Roller - 011 Co.)
Shell 011 Co.). No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res.#945
by Resolution No. 945, conditionally granted a Condi- rtg. CUP
tional Use Permit to allow the storage of cylinder �C-108 - Amer.
hydrogen gas (explosive), on property located at 1001 Cyanamid)
N. Todd Avenue (Case C-108 - American Cyanamid).
The City Attorney noted that a problem exists with the Waiver of Bldg.
granting of the Conditonal Use Permit for American. Code require -
Cyanamid (Case C-108). He pointed out that no Group ments & permit
E-1 structure may be constructed in a Fire Zone 2. Group E-1 strut.
This would prevent American Cyanamid from being able to to be built at
exercise the Conditional Use Permit and to store cylinder 1001 N. Todd
hydrogen gas at that location. He adivsed that this Ave. (C-108 -
could be corrected by an action to waive the Building Amer.Cyanamid)
Code requirements at this specific location.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to waive the Building Code
requirements and to permit a Group E-1 structure to be
built, with the necessary safety precautions, at 1001 N.
Todd Avenue (American Cyanamid).
A request was received from the Superintendent of Supt.L&P auth.
Light & Power for authorization to enter into an "Agree- to enter into
ment for Installation and Removal of Outdoor Lighting "Agmt.for Inst.
Service" with customers, upon request for said service, & Remov.of Out-
with written notification to be sent to Council of each door Li§hting
such Agreement signed. Service' with
customers, with
Moved.by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder notif. to Cncl.
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Police Chief, Confirm.appt.
requesting confirmation of the appointment of Scott T. S. T. Currey,
Currey as Police Reserve Officer, effective 1/5/72. Pol.Res.Off.,
eff. 1/5/72
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconied by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Robert Resig. R. Gray,
Gray, probationary Police Officer, effective 12/22/71. proba.Pol.Off.,
eff. 12/22/71
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted a recommendation for the Term. Mrs.Jane
termination of Mrs. Jane Jones, probationary Police Jones, proba.
Clerk under EEA, effective 12/20/71. Pol.Clk., eff.
12/20/71
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 Page 6
A communication was received from the Director of Auth.exec. &
Public Works, recommending approval of the construction recording Not.
of the Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facility of Completion,
(Project #492), authorization for final payment to the P.W. & Pks.
contractor and for the Mayor to execute the Notice of Maint. Bldg.
Completion to be recorded. (Proj. #492)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation.
A recommendation was received from the City Engineer for Appvl.recom.
reimbursement of $47 tuition to Michael San Miguel, Civil to reimburse
Engineering Associate, after successful completion of $47 tuition to
course in Hydrology, at Cal State at Los Angeles. M.San Miguel,
Civ.Engr.Assoc.,
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder for course in
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- Hydrology,after
mendation. success.comple.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Appvl.increase
Public Works and Police Chief for increase of speed of speed limit
limit on First Street, between Azusa and Cerritos to 35 mph on
Avenues, from 25 mph to 35 mph, with the necessary 1st St. bet.
Ordinance to be prepared. Azusa & Cerritos
Ave.. with
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder necess. Ord. to
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. be prepared
A request was received from the Director of Parks and
Waiver of
Recreation for Council to waive the 50¢ bicycle licens-
bicycle lic.
ing fee for the period January 11 - February 26, 1972•
fee from 1/17 -
Bicycle Safety Contest is scheduled for Saturday,
2/26, 1972
'The
2/26/72, at Memorial Park, sponsored by the Mayor's
Safety Committee.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimousJv carried to waive the bicycle licensing
fee from 1/17-2/26, as requested.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
Res. #5936
payment of warrants by the City.
Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Decker offered 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 Counc?.Jman 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 5936.
'The Mayor requested that Council recess to Executive Mayor req.
Session for the purpose of discussing the permanent recess to
appointment of the Acting City Administrator. Exec.Session
to discuss perm.
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:34 p.m. appt.of A.C.Adm.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting Cncl. recon -
to order at 10:20 p.m. vened
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio J.R.Dangleis
and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint John R. apptd.C.Adm.,
Dangleis as City Administrator, effective 1/1/72, at eff. 1/1/72
the budgeted salary of $22,500.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1972 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark P.B.req. to
and unanimously carried to request the Personnel Board begin proced.
to begin the procedures immediately to fill the position to fill pos.
of Director of Parks and Recreation. of Dir.P&R
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimousli., carried by roll call to appoint Mrs.
Lynn Chase, Svpervisor of Recreation, as Acting Director
of Parks and Recreation, effective 1/1/72, with 5%
increase in salary.
Councilman Snyder requested to be excused from the
Council meeting of 1/17/72, due to the fact he will be
out of town on that date on business.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Snyder from
attending the 1/17/72 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:27 p.m.
1�
11 City Clerk
' Next Resolution #5937
Next Ordinance #1026
1
Mrs. Lynn Chase
apptd. Actg.
Dir. of P&R,
eff. 1/1/72
Counc.Snyder
excused from
attend.1/17/72
Cncl. mtg.
Adjourn