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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 20, 1972 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 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 Pastor Gary Thomas of the Azusa Invocation Friends 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, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Chase, City Treasurer Talley, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of March 6, 1.972, were ,approved Appvl.Min. as submitted. 3/6/72 Councilman Decker presented an award to William Hastings, Serv.Award to Electric Operations Supervisor in the Light Department, Wm.Hastings for 20 years service with the City. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg. on hearing on the recommended zone change from "P" to "C-3" zone chane fr. on property located on the west side of Alameda Avenue, P to C-3 Bank south of Foothill Boulevard (Planning Commission Resol.u- of America - tion #f951 - Case Z -165 -Bank of America), the Mayor declared Case Z-165) the hearing open. (Approved zone The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publica- change & tion of the Notice of this Hearing in the Azusa Herald & C.Atty. to Pomotropic on 3/8/72, and the affidavit of posting of prepare Ord.) said Notice on 3/10/72. A memo was received from the Associate Planning Director, which stated that the subject property has recently been anquired by the Bank of America for the purpose of develop- ing a drive -up teller window, which requires commercial zoning and a Conditional Use Permit. The Conditional Use Permit has been granted and one of the conditions of approval Is that the Zone Change request be approved. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this Zone Change from "Pn to "C-311 • Ted Polucha, representing the Bank of America, addressed Council and asked for approval of the zone change. No further communications having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and carried that the hearing be closed. ,unanimously Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for zone change, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for the public Pub.Hrg. on hearing on the abatement of a Sub^tandard Structure located Subst.Struc. at 708 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 72-1 - Leo C. and Ferne 708 N. Azusa M. Nasser), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Ave. (Case No. 72-1 - Nasser) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publica- tion of the Notice to Owner of Defects in Building and of the Hearing before the City Council to determine whether said defects should be abated, published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 3/8/72. Notice of defects was mailed to the owners. Thomas Hildebrand, Building Official of the Citv of Azusa, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, submitted his findings with regard to the Pa ge 2 subject structure, as follows: 1. Building substandard and dilapidated. 2. Location constitutes a major hazard: Fire -Health -Safety. 3. Electrical wiring ne)n-complying and unsafe. 4. Hollow, non -reinforced clay tile exterior walls. 5. Inadequate connection walls.to roof. 6. Lacks a complete lateral resisting system. 7. Unsafe in event of earthquake. He stated that a copy of his original report had not been submitted to the owners of the structure. Roy Buchan, District Engineer of Division of Budding and Safety of Los Angeles County, San Dimas Office, appeared before Council and Stated that he had made the inspection of the subject structure with Mr. Hildebrand and Director of Public Works Wells, and that he concurred with and supported the findings of Mr. Hildebrand. Leo Nasser, one of the owners of the subject structure, having been offered the opportunity to testify, declined to be heard before Council. 'Herman Boncquet, 1014 N. Orange Avenue, appeared before Council and asked that in the light of the fact that the buildings in downtown Azusa have withstood many earth- quakes nver the years, what evidence is there of damage to them. John Tyck, 703 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council and noted the Board of Supervisors has been faced with the problem of some 186,000 buildings in the same condi- tion as the ones in downtown Azusa and that they will be making a decision regarding the fate of these buildings. He felt the decision the County Board of Supervisors will make should become a guideline for the City of Azusa and nothing should be done until the decision is made by the County. Al Reinhardt, 701 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared before Council and stated the Board of Supervisors has made the decision giving eight years to the property owners to rehabilitate or tear down their buildings. He also asked how many build- ings in this area have been damaged by earthquakes. Roy Buchan again addressed Council and noted that while there had been earthquakes in other areas, the impact of hese quakes upon the City of Azusa had not been of sufficient size to do significant iamage. He further noted that the Sierra Madre Fault runs through the City of Azusa and is classified as active. The Director of Public Works addressed Council and informed them the Sierra Madre Fault runs along the area of Sierra Madre Avenue and a second fault (the San Gabriel Fault). runs along the east fork of the San Gabriel River and last showed a movement approximately 80 years ago. He noted that these faults are classified as active and the Sylmar Fault was classified as inactive. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 3 Mrs. Bellen Santa Cruz, former owner of Bella's Bar at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, in the subject structure, appeared before Council and asked as to why Mr. Nasser was not notified of the condition of his building earlier. She also asked as to why she was issued a business license, and when the new owner, to whom she had sold the business, applied for a license, they would not give him one. She bought her license in July and was not able to use it, and felt she should have a refund. The Mayor concurred that her license fee should be refunded. John Mendoza, 441 Dalton Avenue, inquired of Council as to what was going to happen to the residential rentals under this abatement program. No one else in the audience wishing to speak regarding this matter and no communications having been received, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. A Resolution was presented, declaring the structure in Res. #5956 question to be unsafe, and that the same should be abated declaring within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of this struc.unsafe Resolution by the legal owners. (708 N.Azusa Ave. - Leo Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Nasser) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE SAME SHOULD BE ABATED. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. i 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 5956. The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg. on hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure Subst.Struc. located at 602 N. Azusa Avenue (Case No. 71-1n - James 602 N. Azusa Edwards, Jr., President, Edwards' Theatres Circuit, Inc.), Ave. (Case No. the Mayor declared the hearing open. 71-10 - Edwards' Theatres Cir - The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- cuit, Inc.); lication of the Notice to Owner of Defects in Building hrg. closed and of the Hearing before the City Council to determine whether said defects should be abated, published in the (Cncl.decision Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 3/8/72. cont.to 5/15/72) Harold Davidson, 1154 S. Garfield, Alhambra, attorney representing the owner, conducted the testimony on behalf of the owner. 'Thomas Hildebrand, Building Official of the City of Azusa, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated that he had investigated the structure with County District Engineer Buchan and Director of Public Works Wells, and found it to be unsafe for the following reasons: J AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 4 1. Building substandard and dilapidated. 2. Location constitutes a major hazard: Fire -Health -Safety. 3. Unreinforced masonry walls. 4. Deteriorating lime mortar *I.n walls. 5. Anchorage of roof system to walls not adequate. 6. Unsafe in event of earthquake. He noted that the date of inspection was 9/3/71, and it was his understanding that a copy of the report was furnished to the owner of the building. Roy Buchan, District Engineer of Division of Building and Safety of Los Angeles County, San Dimas Office, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated that he is a Civil Engineer and that he accompanied Mr. Hildebrand and Mr. Wells on the inspection. He felt ho had nothing to add to the report submitted and that he could only concur in and support the report submitted by Mr. Hildebrand. In response to examination by Attorney Davidson, Mr. Hildebrand indicated that he i^ neither a registered Civil Engineer nor a registered Structural. Engineer. He defined the dilapidated condition of the str,,.cture and noted that the rear wall of the building was open brick, and assumed the other walls, which were covered by stucco, to be in similar condition. Upon direct glleption by Attorney Davidson, Mr. Hildebrand stated he was not qualified to say whether the building would stand up or not in an earthquake. Upon examination by Attorney Davidson, Mr. Buchan stated that he was a registered engineer; that in his estimation the build- ing suffers from some degree of dilapidation, though it would support vertical weight. He was aware that the building had four sides. He had taken certain graduate courses within an area broadly defined as seismological studies. He was aware that a parapet existed, a portion of which had been removed and capped by a reinforced concrete cap, and supports had been added. In his opinion, such reinforcement would not add to the integrity of the building, as a whole, against lateral forces. With regard to the proscenium wall, it was his opinion that this would not change the report, even if it were reinforced. It was his opinion that rehabilitation was possible under the guidance of an engineer. George Blazer, 918 N. Dalton Avenue, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated that he had helped build the subject building in approximately 1925-27, and that the sfnd for the mortar was hauled from the river, mixed with dirt. John Moreno, 428 Rosalinda Avenue, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, asked Council that if the City Building Official had made no survey after six months and he had no lights, how could he survey? Robert Wichman, 6087 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Structural Engineer, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, testified on behalf of the owner. Upon direct questioning of Attorney Davidson, he gave his educational and professional hackground', and stated ,that he had inspected the subject structure on 2/25/72,and found its original construction to be excellent: the structural concept good, and the construction excellent, above average. He noted that he had taken courses in seismic design and defined, for the Council, what this meant. He pointed out that the deterioration of the mortar was not due to dirt but to the nature of lime mortar. The back wall, which is open -face brick, showed some deterioration but not Sadly, while the brick and mortar covered by plaster was in good shape. It was his opinion that AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 5 the proscenium wall and the fire wall which separated the theatre portion from the stores in the front, as well as the parapet reinforcement, added to the safety of the building. Upon examination by City Attorney Wakefield, Mr. Wichman stated that he did not find tii,2 mortar in adequate condition to prevent damage in a moderate (Sylmar level) earthquake. He further admitted that he had only examined the exterior of the structure and that he could not describe the anchoring of the roof to the walls beyond what he could observe from the exterior. He felt that the parapet reinforcement in concept was probably sufficient to anchor the walls to the roof in a Sylmar -type earthquake, but not safe according to today's standards. Upon direct question by Attorney Davidson, Mr. ?dichman stated it would be very costly to rehabilitate the structure and bring it up to today's Code standards. He fele it was not necessary to bring it up to this level, that there are thousands of other buildings in the Southern California area in similar conditim, and that it meets the prevailing standards set by these buildings as they presently exist. He recommended that, should the building have rehabilitation work done, it should include removal of the fly loft and completeclosing of the proscenium wall, making it the rear wall of the structure. He felt this, in itself, would go beyond the general prevailing standard of conditon of similar buildings throughout Southern California. Upon question by City Attorney Wakefield, Mr. Wichman stated that no such plans had been submitted to the City Building Department for review. Upon direct question by Councilman Snyder, Mr. Wichman stated ,he would not be willing to submit computations showing this building safe with regard to seismic dynamic forces. Upon direct question of Councilman Clark, Attorney Davidson indicated it was his understanding that the intention of the owner was to lease the building; that it had been leased but that the lessee could not gain occupancy because a business license would not be issued. Attorney Davidson submitted eight pictures of the exterior of the structure, as evidence to substantiate the testimony of Mr. Wichman, which were entered as Owners Exhibit "A". In his closing comments, Attorney Davidson indicated that the Edwards people had been conducting business since 1932 or 1933 In this City and that they were as interested in safety as any- one else, but they felt that the structure was sufficiently safe as a theatre and that they should not be forced to undergo the expense of meeting standards which ar? not derinded anvwhere else, including the San Fernando area following the Sylmar earthquake where the only requirement for reouilaing was to restore.the structures to the condition they were in prior to the quake. Myrl Kavanaugh, 140 W. Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, represent- ing the owner, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated that he would like to be able to work this matter out in a feasible manner so that the building would be safe to the approval of the City and yet would not have to be demolished. Paul Allen, 1218 N. Dalton, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated to Council that the intention of all that was done in this hearing by the attorney for the owner was to prove the building was safe. For himself, however, he has forbidden his children to go into the building, and asked Mr. Davidson and Mr. Wichman if they would want their children in that theatre at the time of an earthquake. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 6 No communications having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing and continue decision on the matter to 5/15/72 meeting. At 9:39 p.m., Council recessed, and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Cnc.recessed & reconvened The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a Pub.Hrg. on public hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure Subst. Struc. located at 1043 N. Soldano Avenue (Case No. 72-3 - San 1043 N.Soldano Gabriel Equity Corp.), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Ave. (Case No. 72-3 - San The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- Gabriel Equity lication of the Notice to Owner of Defects in Building Corp.); hrg. and of the Hearing before the City Council to determine closed. whether said defects should be abated, published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on 3/8/72. A notice was sent (Cnc.decision to the owner of the structure. cont.to 5/15/72) Thomas Hildebrand, Building Official of the City of Azusa, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, stated that he had inspected the structure around the end of the month of January, 1972, and that his findings were as follows: 1. Building substandard and dilapidated. 2. Location constitutes a major hazard: Fire -Health -Safety. 3. Plumbing: Lacking in essential fixtures and insanitary. 4. Heating appliances non -complying in type and installation. 5. Foundation lacking. 6. Water system has cross connections. 7. Termite infestation evident. 8. Building beyond repair. Ralph Speakman, 20843 Fuerte ;rive, Walnut, appeared before Council and, after being duly sworn by the City Clerk, declared that the building had been vacant approximately one year prior to the purchase by his company, and that the utilities had been turned on prior to its being inspected. With regard to the defects, he noted that the plumbing was missing its fixtures because they had been torn out in the process of replacement. The heating applicances could not be non-compliant because there was no heating system. A new system was presently being installed. With regard totBrmite infestation, if this is a fact, it would have to be corrected prior to the residential structure being sold with F.H.A. financing. Concerning the fact that there is no foundation under the building, he noted that it would be economically impractical to lift the building to put a foundation under it. 1. was his feeling that the building had lasted the fifty -some years of its existence without its foundation and would last at least fifty more years without a foundation. No communications having been received and no one else in the ,audience wishing to speak on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the decision on this matter be continued to the 5/15/72 meeting. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1.972 The hour of 7:30 p.m. also being the time set for a continued public hearing from 3/6/72•on recommended amendment to the Municipal Code by the addition of "CBD" (Central Business District) Zone (Planning Commission Resolution #948 - Planning Commission initiated), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed Council and reported he had made an attempt to distri.hi,te the proposed zoning classification to all interested parties. lie mailed copies to all owners shown on the tax rolls, hand - delivered copies to the businessmen at each location down- town, and mailed copies to the Downtown Study Committee. Dean Buxton, 18602 E. Duell Street, addressed Council and stated he felt there should be no uses prohibited absolutely. He protested particularly the prohibition of wholesale business. He indicated that he is located at 742 N. Azusa Avenue and has a clean wholesale business which brings people from other cities to downtown Azusa to do business. He also questioned whether he would be able to sell his business if this zone were approved. Hobert Boehm, 607 N. San Gabriel Avenue, owner of Ceramicorner Inc., addressed Council a^' stated he felt the entire proposal was unfair, that it was highly limited, and would be adverse to property values. He pointed out that he was presently engaged in an expansion project with his business and wondered whether he would be allowed to expand his business under this new proposed zone. The Associate Planning Director addressed Council to explain the effect of the zoning. He stressed that action on this zoning classification proposal would not effect any properties 'in the downtown area at this time. He d->cribed the three alternatives which were before Councilibr application, as follows: 1. Overlay zone automatically applied. This would mean that the standards would apply to the property immediately but would take effect only at the time of redevelopment. 2. Overlay permissive. This option would set the zone but would apply it to the given property only upon the request of the property owner. 3. Complete rezoning of all property in the study area. This would mean all businesses would be non -conforming and have non-comformtng rights, whereby as long as the business is continuous, it could stay ad infinitum. Expansion and development of the present business size would be also possible under non -conforming rights. He further pointed out that there is presently a setback requirement where a commercial building is adjacent to a residentially -zoned property. This would not be the case within the proposed zoning.classifi.cation, even though it would have mixed residential and commercial use. Robert Fry, 140 N. Barbara Avenue, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the audience and stated that it was the intention of the Plann',g Commission to help the down- town area; that it was not trying to put anyone out of business. He pointed out that many of the businesses were already non -conforming and had been for years, and the owners did not even knvw it. Upon direct question by Councilman Clark, the Associate Planning Director provided proof that the proposed classification was modelled after successful such attempts in other cities throughout the country, -including Buffalo, New York, and Williamsburg, Virginia. He read from several Page 7 Cont.Pub.Hrg. re; amend. to MC by adding CBD Zone, rec. by P.C.Res.948; hrg. closed. (Cncl.decision tabled to 4/17/72) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 8 authoritative sources which approved the use of such a mixed commercial -residential zoning. David DeLaZerda, 809 N. Azusa Avenue, owner of Community Garage, addressed Council and inquired as to why the restric- tions on wholesale or auto repair businesses. John Cortez of Johnny's Auto Body, 812 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and inquired how it would affect him if he wished to expand his business. s. Arthur Andrews, 1425 Rivera Drive, Pasadena, from Milne os. Accessories, addressed Council and stated that she owns operty adjoining the area and felt that people adjoining the area should be notified. She felt that the use of the Condi- tional Use Permit, making the Planning Commission's opinion the zoning standard, in effect takes away all zoning from the prop- erty. It would mean that a person would get his Conditional Use Permit upon the basis of whether the Planning Commission liked the person or not. This would be poison to people coming into the City. It is putting Beverly Hills standards on Azusa. Herman Boncquet, 1014 N. Orange Avenue, addressed Council and stated that he felt the City should eliminate some of the traffic signals in downtown Azusa and this would promote more traffic through the Business District rather than by it, and thus in- crease business. John Conforti, 321 S. Enid Avenue, addressed the audience and pointed out that he had been in the City for twenty years and the problem of downtown had been studied for those twenty years. He stated that most of the landlords and businessmen in the downtown area had put nothing into it and bled it dry. Now they want to put a damper on the progress of downtown for their own selfish ends. They would rather have condemned buildings d a downtown in disrepair so they could enjoy low rent. He ated that if they continue to fight the City Council and the anning Commission, they will continue to remain in condemned buildings. No further communications having been received and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark to table Council decision on this matter until the 4/17/72 meet- ing. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None At 10:58 p.m., Council recessed, and reconvened at 11:07 p.m. The request for City participation in an advertisement in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune "Prospect '72 Edition" to be pub- lished 5/14/72, having been tabled from the 3/6/72 meeting, was Iain brought before Council. ved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to remove this item from the table. Lou Zimmerli, president of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and informed them that the Chamber had agreed to underwrite 50% of the cost of the advertisement. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request for a half -page advertisement in this special edition of 5/14/72, in the amount of $580.50, with the Chamber of Commerce to share one-half of the cost. Cncl.rec.& recon City partic.in ad in SGV Trib. "Prospect '72 Edition"(tbld. frm. 3/6/72) (Appvd., with Ch. of Comm. to share 1/2 cost) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1.972 Page 9 The City Clerk submitted a communication from the Azusa Commun.fr.Az. Woman's Club which stated their concern regarding removal Woman's Club of palm trees on Azusa Avenue. Their concern stemmed re: removal of from a palm tree which was cut down recently at 1036 N. palm trees on Azusa Avenue for a driveway. Azusa Ave. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this communication to the City Administrator for reply. A request was received from the City Treasurer for the Auth.prep.of adoption of a Resolution allowing transfer of funds between Res. allowing Wells Fargo Bank and other banks, by verbal transaction, transfer funds for the purpose of investments. bet.Wells Fargo & other banks The City Attorney informed Council that the State Code by verbal trans. requires a warrant or an order, and suggested that a by C.Treas.,for system of written authorization could be set up as an purp.of invest. alternative to a warrant. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the preparation of a Resolution which would meet the legal requirements. The City Clerk submitted his recommendation to send a Accept.of State letter to the Population Research Unit of the State Dept.Finance Department of Finance, stating the City's acceptance of pop.est. of their population estimate for the City of 25,800, as 25,800 fov City requested by them so that this figure may be used for tax distribution purposes effective 4/5/72. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request. ,A Resolution was presented establishing Azusa Project Res. #E5957 Divert agency for the purpose of preventing juvenile estab.Az.Project delinqu,:ncy by providing means for the early rehabilita- Divert agency tion of juveniles showingtendencies toward deviant behavior, which agency is funded by California Council on Criminal Justice. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TT -TF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING AN AGENCY OF THE CITY TO OPERATE AZUSA PROJECT DIVERT. 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 5957. he City Clerk submitted his recommendation for approval Appvl.appt.of f the appointment of the following 13 persons to the 13 mbrs. to Az. Azusa Project Divert Board of Directors: Project Divert Bd. of Directors AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Community representatives: Fred Gutierrez, Jr. 218 N. Soldano Ave., Azusa Agency Representatives: Project Director Mrs. Vera Mendoza 428 S. Grandin, Azusa Mrs. Elizabeth Ramos 16652 Maseline, Covina Thomas Maxwell 1024 Old Mill Road, Azusa Mrs. Dorothy Healey 1260 N. Pasadena Ave., Azusa Byron Nelson, Azusa Police Dept., Juvenile Officer Felix Noriega, Azusa Police Dept., Community Relations Officer Jerry Yaffe, L. A. County Probation Department, After - Care Unit Mrs. Antoinette Yaffe, L. A. County Probation Department John Kloster, Azusa Unified School District Dick Jackson, Azusa Unified School District Raymond Watschke, Edgewood Family Counseling Agency Dean F. Klarr, City Clerk Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The City Clerk requested Council ratification of the payment by the City of an assessment amount!-. to $9, 74 to Azusa Agricultural Water Co., for 4,687 shares at 2.00 each. Payment was made before Maren 10, 1972, on which date it would have become delinquent. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify said payment. An invitation was received for members of Council to attend the California Congress of P.T.A. Annual Convention, to be held at Citrus Auditorium, 4/12/72, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker ,and unanimously carried to receive and file. An invitation was received from KNBC/Channel 4 to a luncheon at the Cornhusker's, 3/29/72, at 12:00 Noon, for presentation of areas of service supplied by the Station to the community. It was ascertained that the invitation was intended for the Mayor only. No action by Council. Page 10 Ratification of payment of $9,374 assess- ment to Az.Agri. Water Co. Invit.to attend Calif.Congress PTA Annual Con- vention, 4/12/72 Invit.for Mayor to attend lunch. by KNBC/Chan.4, 3/29/72, at Cornhusker's AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 11 Council was informed of the receipt of two petitions, each containing 21 signatures: one which opposed the widening of Foothill Boulevard from Alosta to Citrus Avenues and removal of eucalyptus trees, and the second one from the owners, residents, and workers in the area in question which strongly urged the removal of the eucalyptus trees. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder to approve removal of these trees, pending the replacement by the County with trees acceptable to the City of Azusa. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None A Resolution was presented authorizing John R. Dangleis, City Administ7,ator, to execute and file application with H.U.D., in place of the former City Administrator, Robert K. Sandwick. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER P.L. 69-117. 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 5958• The City Clerk presented a communication from Azusa National Little League, inviting Council to attend its opening day ceremonies on Saturday, 4/8/72, at 10:00 a.m., at the Little League Park at 5th Street and Rockvale Avenue. The City Clerk also informed Council that they are invited to attend the ceremonies of Azusa American Little League at its park, on the same date and at the same time. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. Petitions for & against re- moval of trees to widen Foothill Blvd.fr. Alosta to Citrus Aves. Res. #5958.auth. C.Adm.Dangleis to file applie, with HUD in place of former C.Adm. Invit.for Cncl. to attend open- ing day cere.of Azusa Natl.Little League & Azusa American Little League, 4/8/72, 10:00 a.m. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, C.Treas. Fin. showing a balance of $1,012,968.35 as of February 29, 1972. Statement laoved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark nd unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent, status for the following employees: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Name Evelyn Bath Intermed. Typist Clerk Gary Parisi Police Officer MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 12 To Status Effective Step 4 Step 2 (Perm. Status) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. The Personnel Board submitted a recommended amendment to Section 93, Paragraph 5, of Rules and Regulations, deleting the phrase "provided there is a vacancy", because of a conflict with the initiative Civil Service Ordinance. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and refer to the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary Resolution. The Personnel Board submitted the following recommended job specifications and salaries for Azusa Project Divert which have been approved by CCCJ for the type, number, and quality of employees: 3/29/72 3/21/72 1 Project Supervisor (Part-time) $8,000 per year 1 Project Secretary, Range 108.5 477-580 a month 3 Therapist -Team Leader, Range 123.5 972-1166 a month 3 Community Worker, Range 112.0 566-685 a month 3. Youth Worker (Part-time) $3.00 per hour Recom.by P.B. to amend Sec. 93, na^a• 5, of R&R, by deleting one phrase Recom.by P.B. re: job specs & salaries for Azusa Project Divert Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendations. A Resolution was presented, amending the complement by Res. #5959 the addition of Azusa Project Divert positions, which amend.complement are being funded by the California Council on Criminal by additi.on of Justice and shall cease to be effective upon termination Az.Proj.Divert of said funds. positions Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5872, RELATING TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY, AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED THERETO. 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 ABSEN`1': Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5959. otice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#959 tion No. 959, conditionally approved Tentative Parcel cond. appvg. 4ap No. 2650 (Earl Aikin - 1002 W. 4th St.). Tent.Parcel Map x}2650 (Earl The City Clerk presented an appeal by Rose and Dale Aikin - 1002 M. Mueller, 969 W. Hollyvale Street, from the decision W. 4th St.) of the Commission for review by Council, regarding drainage (Planning Commission Resolution #f959). Appeal by Rose & Dale Mueller fr.P.C.decision for review by Cncl. as to drainage AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 200 1972 The Director of Public Works addressed Council and outlined the problem of the area with regard to drainage on the property, and noted that at one time, in 1967, this property and several others had been flooded by drainage of surface water. George McDougold, 979 W. Hollyvale Street, addressed Council and ^.xplained that the flood in 1967 happened when a berm gave way and the water, which had been held back from this property, flooded the property and five others. He felt that opening a driveway into the cul- de-sac would create the same hazard. He further suggested that a retaining wall surrounding the back part of the subject property could be built which would prevent the water from draining off the property on to the others in the area. Dale Mueller, 969 W. Hollyvale Street, addressed Council and asked that something be done in such a way that, two or three years hence, a neighborhood squabble will not be caused by drainage without some proper and legal recourse available. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 2650, with conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, plus an additional condition requir- ing adequate system for control of surface water upon the subject property, whereby it would not drain on to other properties, and that the plannirg of and the system itself be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 960, approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2751 (Groves & Cauthen - 916 W. 5th St.). No action ' by Council. The Planning Commission recommended the relocation of a single-family residence and detached double -car garage from the City of Norwalk to 1002 W. 4th Street (Earl Aiken). Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation, subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and the Building Department. The Planning Commission further recommended the reloca- tion of a single-family residence and detached double - car garage from the City of Norwalk to 153 N. Dalton Avenue (Rachel Sanchez). Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation,: subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and the Building Department. Page 13 P.C.Res. x{960 appvg.Tent. Parc.Map No. 2751 (Groves & Cauthen) Appvl.relocation single-family res. & det.P-car garage to 1002 W.4th St. (Earl Aiken) Appvl.relocation single-family res. & det.2-car g^ -rage to 153 N. Dalton Ave. (R. Sanchez) A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution No. 4693 Res. #5960 amending the classification specifications to reduoo amend.Res.419, ,by the height and weight requirements for the position of Firman. to reduce hgt. & wght.require. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: for Fireman A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693 BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICA- TION SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIREMAN. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 15 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5961. A request was received from the Director of Public Works Auth.attend.H. for permission for Herbert Grosdidier, Water Utility Grosdidier @ Superintendent, to attend the annual National Conference Natl.Conf.Amer. of American Water Works Association, to be held in Chicago, Water Wks.Assn. June 5-9, 1972, with accountable expenses not to exceed Chicago, 6/5-9, $250 (budgeted item). w/acct. exp.not Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio exc. $250 and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A report was received from the Director of Public Works Hrg.to be set re: failure to comply with Notice to Abate Public Nuisance on Subst.Struc. of substandard building at 231 N. Azusa Avenue, owned by @231 N.Azusa, Anthony M. and Julia S. Ortuno (Case #72-2), with recom- due to failure mendation that the City Council set a hearing on the abate- to comply with ment of the building according to the applicable ordinances. Not.to Abate Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder (Ortuno) and unanimously carried to proceed with the abatement and authorize the City Clerk to set for hearing the above- named substandard structure. A report was received from the Director of Public Works Hrg.to be set re: failure to comply with Notice to Abate Public Nuisance on Subst.Struc. of substandard building at 338 N. Azusa Avneue, owned by @ 338 N.Azusa, Edward R. and Joyce Seidner (Case #72-5), with recom- due to failure mendation that the City Council set a hearing on the to comply with abatement of the building according to the applicable Not. to Abate ordinances. (Seidner) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder nd unanimously carried to proceed with the abatement and uthorize the City Clerk to set for hearing the above- named substandard structure. A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, Auth.attend.by requesting authorization for him and the City Engineer Dir.PW & C.Engr. to attend the annual California Transportation and Public @ Transp.& P.W: Works Conference, to be held at the University of Calif- Conf., in Santa ornia in Santa Cruz, March 23 thru 25, 1972, with reim- Cruz, 3/23-25, bursement of accountable expenses not to exceed $200 each. w/reimb. acct. exp.not exceeding Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder $200 each and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. The City Administrator submitted a letter from the Azusa Recognition of City Employees Association, In.c., requesting recognition ACEA as rep. of the Association as a representative for the purpose for Meet and of Meet and Confer sessions. Confer sessions The City Administrator informed Council that a majority of the sworn Police personnel were now represented by the Azusa City Employees Association, and recommended that this Association be recognized as the agent for all iscellaneous employees as well as the sworn Police and ire employees. oved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to recognize the Azusa Employees Association as a representative of the above-named groups. The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman Paul Resig. Fireman Heidtke, effective 3/26/72. Paul , 3/26/72 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 Page 14 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5960. The monthly reports from various City Departments were Monthly presented by the City Administrator. Reports Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. A request was received from the Police Chief, requesting Confirm.appt. confirmation of the appointment of Rodney G. Smith as proba- R. G. Smith tionary Police Officer, at Step 1, Range 119.5, effective proba.Pol.Off., 3/28/72, upon successful completion of his physical exam- eff. 3/28/72 ination. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A further request was received from the Police Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry R. Hodge, probationary Police Officer, at Step 1, Range 119.5, effective 3/27/72. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Director of Public Works submitted the resignation, for the purposes of retirement, of Wayne Loyd, Superinten- dent of Public Works, effective 3/16/72. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with great reluctance. ,Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize the preparation of Resolutions of Commendation and plaques for thosefive employees who are retiring or have retired from the City and will be honored on 4/8/72. A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, recommending the adoption of a Resolution requesting the Public Utilities Commission to establish a priority for proposed railroad grade separation on Cerritos Avenue at the A. T. & S. F. Railway. This Resolution is needed in order to be eligible for State Grade Separation Funding, as the P.U.C. has established 3/24/72 as a deadline for submitting new nominations to the priority lists. Also, the adoption of this Resolution will have little effe-t on the City's position on the road extension but will place the City on the list prior to the deadline. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CON- SIDER AND TO ESTABLISH A PRIORITY FOR A GRADE SEPARA- TION ON CERRITOS AVENUE AT THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES FOR THE PRO- POSED IMPROVEMENT. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Confirm.appt. L. R. Hodge, proba.Pol.Off., eff. 3/27/72 Resig. Wayne Loyd, Supt.P.W. eff. 3/16/72 Auth.prep.Res.& Plaques for 5 retirees, to be pres. on 4/8/72 Res. #5961 req. PUC to estab.priority for grade separation on Cerritos Ave. @A.T.&S.F.Ry. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1972 The Acting Director of Parks & Recreation notified Council of the termination of Richard Padilla as Park Maintenance Man I (under E. E. A. program), effective 3/13/72. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to receive and file. A request was received from the Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose A. Angulo as Park Maintenance Man I, under E.E.A. program, at Step 1 of Range 110.5, effective 3/21/72. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. 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 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 5962. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment 1 12:32 a.m. City Clerk ' Next Resolution #5963 Next Ordinance #1029 Page 16 Term.Richard Padilla, Park Maint.Man I (E.E.A.), eff. 3/13/72 Confirm.appt. J.A. Angulo, Park Maint.Man I, (E.E.A.), eff. 3/21/72 Res. #5962 Bills & Reqs. Adjourn