HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 6, 1972 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA • MONDAY, MARCH 6, 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.
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Invocation was given by Rev. B. J: Paroulek of the Invocation
First Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of February 22, 1972, were Appvl.Min.
approved as submitted. 2/22/72
Mayor Solem presented an award to Mrs. Fern Adams, Serv. Awards:
Senior Secretary in the Public Works Department, for Mrb. F. Nd—ams
10 years service with the City.
The awards for Police Sergeant Gerald Calhoun and Pol. S t.Calhoun
Fire Captain Harold Hubert, both for 15 years service Fire ap u ert
with the City, will be given to the Police Chief and
Fire Chief for presentation to the employee in his
department, as they were unable to be present.
Michael Castaneda, representing the VFW Post TORO, VFW pres. Amer.
addressed Council and presented an American flag to flag to Counc.
Councilman Clark because the flag which the Councilman Clark to ackn.
flies daily in front of his home had become worn and his patrJotism
the VFW wished to acknowledge Councilman Clark's
patriotism in flying his flag daily by replacing it
with a new one.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg. re:
hearing on recommended amendment to the Municipal Code amend. to MC by
by the addition of "CBD" (Central Business District) adding CBD Zone,
Zone (Planning Commission Resolution #948 - Planning recom. by P.C.
Commission initiated), the Mayor declared the hearing Res. #948
open.
(Hrg. cont. to
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- 3/20/72)
lication of Notice of this Hearing in the Azusa Herald
& Pomotropic on 2/23/72.
A memo from the Associate Planning Director was sub-
mitted, which in lengthy detail presented the reasons
for the proposed zoning classification. The Planning
Commission recommended the adoption of the "CBD" (Central
Business District) Zone per P.C. Resolution x{948, with
'the addition of "package liquor store" under permitted
uses.
The Associate Planning Director appeared before Council
and explained various points of the memo which he sub-
mitted. These points included the concepts involved in
the type of structure development, the amount of usable
land area for structures and parking, the use of per-
formance standards as opposed to specific limitations
on noise, vibration, and certain types of exhausts. He
noted that the zoning is being developed with a certain
area in mind for its application, which area being
bordered on the north by 9th Street, on the east by
Alameda Avenue, on the south by 5th Street, on the, west .
by Angeleno Avenue to Foothill Boulevard,_ easterly -to
San Gabriel Avenue, and thence to 9th Street.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1972
The major concepts of the proposed zoning would include
possible mixed development of commercial and multiple
residential.
He further noted that the Planning Commission had held
hearings and study sessions on this proposal for a number
of months, and that while a proposed zoning amendment to
the Municipal Code did not require it, the property
owners were notified of the hearings and the studies, and
that the Planning Commission did receive publicity in the
newspapers on the study, but there was almost no response
on the part of the businessmen or the owners who might
ultimately be affected by this new zone.
Tom Carr, who identified himself as a local businessman,
addressed Council from his spat in the audience and
denied receiving any notifications. He stated he did
not have a copy of the proposed zoning and felt that the
people could do nothing to approve or disapprove until
they had read the proposal.
Austin Abdelnour, who identified himself as a local
businessman and property owner, addressed Council from
his seat in the audience and opposed the proposal on the
grounds it was experimental and that it was submitted by
a person not a college graduate in planning and inexperienced.
He stated that his proposal submitted sometime ago, concerning
increasing the parking areas in the middle of each downtown
block, was more conducive to commercial development. He '
further felt that the concept of mtxed rpoidential and commer-
cial development was bad planning, but felt that if the four
central blocks were kept all commercial and the periphery
blocks were made multiple residential, this would be more
feasible. He declared that the downtown area does not want
any help from the City Council, and if it cannot help the
downtown financially, at least do not hinder it. He
pointed out that another City had purchased a large section
of its downtown area and leased it to a banking firm. He
also pointed out that it was well known that a certain
downtown bank in Azusa had wished to relocate. He noted
other cities which had taken steps to help their downtown
areas.
Council pointed out that the proposal was not one man's
submission. It was the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as a whole, after many months of study and
public hearings.
The City Attorney noted that the proposal under considera-
tion was an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish
a new zone classification. It is not a matter of rezoning
any specific property at this time. Any such rezoning of
specific properties would necessitate an additional hear-
ing for each proposed case of rezoning. The hearing
before Council at this time is solely a matter of whether
or not such a zoning classification, as proposed by the
Planning Commission, should be included in the Zoning
'Chapter of the Municipal Code.
Discussion was held by Council members relative to provid-
ing the tenants and property owners in the downtown area
with a copy of the proposed zoning classification.
Moved by CouncJlman Clark, seconded by Conncilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the
hearing to 3/20/72 at 7:30 p.m., and to instruct the
Associate Planning Director to submit a copy of the proposed
zoning classification to all the tenants and property owners
in the area contemplated for the new zone application, hand -
delivering these door-to-door if necessary.
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Regarding the appointment of a City representative to Appt. Chas.R.
the Hot Line program, continued from the 2/22/72 meeting, Brown as City
the Mayor suggested the appointment of Charles R. Brown, rep. to Hot
1028 Old Mill Road. Line program
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
Charles R. Brown as City representative to the Hot Line
program.
' At 8:48 p.m., Council recessed, and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a grant of money
from the California Council on Criminal Justice for
Azusa Project Divert.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUPION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF MONEY FROM THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL
ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR AZUSA PROJECT DIVERT AND AGREE-
ING TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MATCHING -FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT.
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 5953•
A request was received from Tim Schudar, condidate for
Council Member, for usp of the City Hall lobby for the
distribution of campaign literature by all candidates in
the 1972 Municipal Election.
The City Attorney stated that, while he is sure the
request is well motivated, it would be an improper use
of City property.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to deny the request.
A request was received from the Chamber of Commerce for
a joint meeting with Council in an adjourned session
re: employment of a Business and Industrial Agent.
By consensus, Council agreed to have an adjourned
meeting on the proposed date of 3/20/72 prior to the
regular Council meeting, for the purpose of discussing
the employment of a Business and Industrial Agent with
the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
A request was received from William Bowering, of
Explorer Post 409, for permission to paint house numbers
on curbs as part of his Eagle Scout project, with no
cost to residents of the City.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to grant permission, under the
supervision of the Director of Public Works.
A communication was received from the 18th District
American Legion, requesting permission to hang a
banner across Foothill Boulevard, advertising their
"America The Beautiful" Shnw, to be held at Citrus
College on April 28 and 29, 1972.
Res. #f5953
accptg.gr.money
from CCCJ for
Az.Proj.Divert
Req.by Tim
Schudar re:
City Hall lobby
for distrib.of
campaign lit.by
all candidates
(Denied)
Proposed Adj.
Mtg.w/Ch.of Com.
re: employ. of
Bus.& Ind.Agent
Perm.for Wm.
Bowering to
paint house
numbers on curbs
without cost to
residents
Perm.for Amer.
Legion banner
across Foothill
Blvo.,adv."Amesic
The Beautiful"Sho
Citrus College
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1972 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to grant permission, under the
supervision of the Director of Public Works.
A request was received from the International Municipal Appvd.req.by
Cooperation Committee of Azusa, Inc.(Sister City Committee) Sister City
for reimbursement of $434 for expenses incurred in 1971 Com, for reimb.
during their Youth Exchange and Golden Days. $434 exp. for
1971 Youth Ex-,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio change & Golden:
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. Days
A Resolution was received from the City of Norwalk, in Res.fr. City/
which they requested State Legislature to revise the Norwalk req.
manner in which sales tax revenues are distributed, and State Leg.to
requesting Council support of their action. revise distrib.
sales tax rev.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received of the application to the Local Not.hrg.before
Agency Formation Commission by the City of Sierra Madre LAF Qom. on
to withdraw from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water 3/22/72 re:
District, with the hearing to be held on 3/22/72; also detabh.by City/
a communication from the District urging adoption of a Sierra Madre,fr.
Resolution opposing said withdrawal. SGVMWD
After discussion, Councilman Clark offered the Resolution Res. X15954
entitled: notify.T•AF Com.
of Cit -'s oppos.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to•req.of City/
NOTIFYING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS Sierra Madre to
ANGELES COUNTY OF THE CITY'S OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST be detached fr.
OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE TO BE DETACHED FROM THE SGVMWD
SAN GABRIEL•VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
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 5954.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice for
an application for On -Sale Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public 680 E. Alosta
Eating Place) License by Marsal Enterprises, Inc., for (Camelot Castle)
Premises located at 630 E. Alosta Avenue, known as
",;amelot Castle Smorgasbord".
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'A communication was received from Azusa American Little
League, requesting that the City place an ad in their_
program at a cost of $40 for a full-page ad.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize a full,
page ad in the Azusa American Little League program.
Auth. ad for
Azusa Amer.
Little Leae
program @40
for full-page
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1972 Page 5
The Accounting Director submitted a communication App-d.req.by
requesting combination of Administrative Funds into Acctg.Dir, to
appropriate classifications, as follows: combine certain
Adminis.Funds
Acquiring Fund Fund Deleted into appropriate
classifications
General Fund Land Acquisition
Central Stores
' Sewer Revolving
Central Garage
Multilith
Park & Recreation Recreation Revolving
Parkway Trees
State Gas Tax Fund Gas Tax 2106
Gas Tax 2107
Gas Tax 2107.5
The deleted funds will be treated the same As a separate
department presently within that fund; that is, separate
accounts will be maintained for each one. A chart of
Fund Accounts, numbered 01 to 20, was also submitted.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A request was received from Paul Revere Chapter, Order Perm.for Paul
of DeMolay, for permission to put a banner across Foot- Revere Chapter
hill Boulevard in front of City Hall from 3/11-20, Order of DeMolay,
1972, advertising "International DeMolay Week March 12- for banner acr.
1911. Foothill Blvd.,
adv. Internatl.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder DeMolay Week
and unanimously carried to grant permission, under the March 12-19
supervision of the Director of Public Works.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#955
Resolution No. 955, granted a Conditional Use Permitrtg. CUP
to allow the sale of beer and wine, to be consumed on FC -110 - Camelot
premises within 300 feet of a residential zone, on Castle)
property located at 680 E. Alosta Avenue (Case C-110 -
Camelot Castle). No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.##956
Resolution No. 956, denied a request for a Variance to denying Var.
permit a reduced front setback of 9 feet instead of the (V-290- Earl
required 25 feet, and reduced side and rear setbacks Aikin)
for accessory building (garage) instead of the required
5 feet, on property located at 1014 W. 4th Street
(Case No. V-290 - Eaft Aikin). No action by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res.##957
by Resolution No. 957, approved Revised Tentative Tract appvg.Revi.--a
Map #f26095 (south side of Sierra Madre Avenue, north Ter�t.Tr.Map
of Northside Park - Hallcraft Homes). #/.6095
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark (approved)
and unanimously carried'to approve Revised Tentative Tract
Map -11126095, subject to conditions imposed by the Planning
Comrr.ission.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#f958
Resolution No. 958, declared its intention to initiate init.hrg.to
and initiated action to determine the appropriate zone determ.appro.
classification upon annexation for the proposed reservoir zone classif.
site, on the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue at the upon annex re:
easterly Cit boundary (Proposed Northern Annexation pro.reservoir
District #72�. No action by Council. site (Proposed
Northern Annex.
Dist. ##72)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 197?
The Planning Commission recommended the relocation of a
single-family residence and detached two -car garage,
from the City of Norwalk to 1014 W. 4th St. (E. A. Aikin,
owner).
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation,
subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Commission
and the Building Department.
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Appvl.relocation
single-family
res. W detached
2-c6i ' gir ge to
101, 0,, 4th St.
(E. A,; A1kin), sub j .
to P'.C.'& Bldg.
Dept. conditions
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, I Step Raises
recommending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name
To Status Effective
Virginia Cox Police Clerk -Dispatcher Step 3
Arthur Escoto Meter Reader Step 2 (Perm.
Status)
Jerry Greenelsh Fireman Step 4
Kandee Lueck Police Clerk -Dispatcher Step 3
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
The Personnel Board submitted a request for confirmation
of the temporary appointment of Mrs. Alice Garcia as
Intermediate Typist Clerk in the Personnel Office, at
Step 1 of Range 108.5, effective.3/6/72 until the position
of Personnel Clerk is filled.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
'and unanimously carried to
ment of Mrs. Alice Garcia.
seconded by Councilman Rubio
confirm the temporary appoint -
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending the revision of Section 93, Paragraph 5,
of Rules & Regulations, re: Release following Promotion
or Transfer, with a further communication that the City
Attorney has requested this matter be referred back to
the Personnel Board for further consideration.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this item back to the
Personnel Board for further consideration, as requested.
A request was received from the Police Chief for confirma-
tion of the appointment of Alfred Aguirre as a Police
Reserve Officer, effective 3/7/72.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Miss Karen
Potter, probationary Police Clerk, effective 2/27/72.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
'and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A communication was received from the Police Chief,
requesting confirmAtion of the appointment of Mrs.
Charlotte E. Roselius as probationary Police Clerk, at
Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 2/28/72.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
3/13/72
3/7/72
3/14/72
Confirm. appt.
Mrs.Alice Garcia
as temporary
Intermed.Typist
Clerk in Pere.
Off., effect.
3/6/72
Recom.fr.P.B.
for revision
of Sec.93,para.
5, R&R, re:
Release follow-
ing Promotion
or Transfer
(referred bk.to
P.B. as req.by
C.Atty.)
Confirm.appt.
Alfred Aguirre,
Pol.Res.Off.,
eff. 3/7/72
Resig. Miss
K.Potter, proba.
Pol.Clk., efr.
2/27/72
Confirm. appt.
Mrs. C.E.Roselius
as proba. Pol.
Clk., eff.2/28/72
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1972
A request was received from the Fire Chief for permission
for Capt. E. Cordell, Fire Prevention Officer, to attend
Intensified Technical Course in Fire Prevention, to be
held at Goleta, 3/13-17, with advance accountable expenses
Of $100.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The City Administrator informed Council that the matter
of the approval of plans and specifications for a canopy
on the west side of the new Public Works Department and
Parks Department Maintenance Facility, and authorization
for bid call, which ,showed on the Agenda, had been with-
drawn by the Director of Public Works, for possible re-
submission at the 3/20/72 Council meeting. No action
by w uncal.
The Director of Public Works requested approval of plans
and specifications for the construction of Water System
Improvements for Pressure Zone II (three -million gallon
reservoir), approved by H.U.D. (their Project #WS -Cal -
42 -7), and authorization for bid call.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specif-
ications, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids.
The City Administrator submitted a request for City
participation in an advertisement in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune "Prospect '72 Edition", to be published
'5/14/72. He recommended approval of the purchase of a
one-half page ad for $580.50, with full page coverage
by the addition of supplemental photos and a narrative,
which we received last year. He also recommended that
tke Chamber of Commerce be invited to share equally in
financing this worthwhile public information project.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to table this item to 3/20/720
and request the City Administrator to contact the Chamber
of Commerce regarding their participation in the cost.
The Director of Public Works submitted a joint recommen,
dation of the Police Chief, Superintendent of Light &
Power, and Director of Public Works, that Council
authorize the installation of four (4) street lights on
the south side of Sierra Madre Avenue, easterly of
Dalton Avenue, at a cost of approximately $1,000 for
said installation.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a request
for Council to request the County Road Department to
show justification of need for the widening of Foothill
Boulevard. west of Citrus Avenue, to four lanes, and their
intent to remove the Palm and Eucalyptus trees lining
Foothill Boulevard between Alosta and Citrus Avenues.
The Commission felt that perhaps through further study,
an alternate plan for this section may be found and the
tall trees preserved.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously.carried to request the Director of Public
Works to check with the County to determine their justlfiga-
tion for the widening of Foothill Boulevard.
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Fire Capt. E.
Cordell auth.
to attend Int.
Tech.Course in
Fire Prev., at
Goleta, 3/13-17
with $100 adv.
acct. expenses
Dir,P.W.withdrew
item re: appvl.
plans & specs &
bid call auth.
for canopy on
P,W.& Parks Dept.
Maint.Facility,
until 3/20/72
Appvl.plans &
specs, & Auth,
bid call, for
constr. 3 -million
gal. Reservoir,
appvd.by HUD
Rgq.for City
participation
in ad in SGV
Trib. "Prospect
'72 Edition",
pub. 5/14/72
(tabled to
3/20/72 & C.Adm.
to contact Ch.of
Comm, re: sharing
cost)
Auth.installation
4 street lights
on S.S. Sierra
Madre Ave., E. of
Dalton Avenue
Req.by P&R Comm.
for Cncl, to req.
County Road Dept.
justification for
widening of Foot-
hill Blvd.
AZUSA AUDTIORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1972 Page 8
A letter was'received from the Park and Recreation Ltr. fr. P&R
Commission, commending John R. Dangleis, former Director Comm,, commend -
of Parks & Recreation and present City Administrator. ing John R.
Dangleis
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously.carried to receive and file.
The Associate Planning Director introduced Val Pavlovskis, P1an.Asst. Val
' the new Planning Assistant, to Council. Pavlovskls
introduced
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #`955
payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CT, ITMS ANn DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by ^•ouncilman 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 5955•
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to
6:30 p.m. on Monday, 3/20/72, at the Azusa Auditorium.
' Time of Adjournment: 10:22 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Res. #5956
Next Ord. #1029