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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 15, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 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 Mr. Gilbert Allan of the Church Invocation of Christ. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call Solem 'Clark, 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, Associate Planning. Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of May 3, 1972, and the Appv.Min. adjourned meetings of May 3 and May 8, 1972, were 5/1/72 & Adj. approved as submitted. Mtg.5/3 & 5/8/7: Councilman Rubio presented an award to Mrs. Virginia M. Serv.Award to Cox, Police Clerk -Dispatcher, for 5 years service with Mrs. V.M.Cox, the City. Pol.Clk.-Disp. Council decision on a public hearing on Substandard Cnc. decision Structure Case No. 71-10 (602 N. Azusa Ave. - James re: hrg on Edwards, Jr., president, Edwards' Theatres Circuit, Inc.), Subst. Struc. having been continued from the 3/20/72 meeting when the #71-10 (602 N. hearing was closed, was placed before Council. Azusa Ave. - Theatr( 'Edwards' Myrl Kavanaugh, 140 W. Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, Circuits, Inc.) representing the owner, addressed Council and stated that he had.met with Director of Public Works Wells, (decision cont. City Building Inspector Hildebrand, County Engineer to 7/17/72 Buchan, and Mr. Kent, Structural Engineer in the County Engineer's Office, for an on-site inspection which he felt was quite thorough. As a result of this inspection and subsequent inspecitons with Mr. Wells, he requested a 60 -day period of time to be able to submit plans which would be acceptable to the City. The Director of Public Works appeared before Council and presented a few alternatives for the abatement of 'the building, and indicated that he felt it could be brought up to Code. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the decision on whether this isa substandard structure, subject to abatement, to the 7/17/72 meeting. Council decision on a public hearing on Substandard Cnc.decision re: Structure Case No. 72-3 (1043 N. Soldano Avenue - San hrg on Subst. Gabriel Equity Corp.), having been continued from the Struc. #72-3 3/20/72 meeting when the hearing was closed, was placed (1043 N. Soldano before Council. Ave. -San Gab: A Resolution was presented, declaring the structure in Equity Corp.) question to be unsafe, and that the same should be abated within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of this Resolution by the legal owner. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15., 1972 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled - 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 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 5980.., The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued public hearing, from 4/17/72, on the 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. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- lication of the Notice of the continuance of this hear- ing to this date, published in the Azusa Herald & Pomo- tropic on 5/4/72. Notices were mailed to the property owners shown on the assessment rolls within the CBD study area and also delivered by hand to every location within said study area, per instructions of Council. A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which stated it was felt that the intent of the Planning Commission was not fully understood. Also, in the recom- mendation of the CBD Zone, the Planning Commission did not desire to close or prohibit future expansion of any business presently located within the CBD area. As a result, the Planning Commission has always felt, and hereby recommends to Council, that implementation of the proposed zone be by means of an overlay zone and only become effective upon request of the individual property owner. The Associate Planning Director appeared before Council and summarized the subjects covered in prior hearings to date. Robert Boehm, 603 N. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed Council and urged that the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding application of the zcne, if it is passed, be followed. He further urged that the zone classification be returned to the Planning Commission for further study, with the suggestion that some of the present C-3 property, which is not being used, be re -zoned to residential. Mrs. Bernardine Andrews, 1425 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, addressed Council and again stated she felt those businesses not in the study area, but adjacent to it, should receive notices of the CBD hearings, which notice she did not receive. She inquired as to the allowable number of floors in buildings built in the CBD zone. She made reference to Japan and other areas where residen- tial use above commercial area leads to laundry being hung out on the roof. She also felt that older people do not wish to walk up stairs and younger people will be moving in and out. Page 2 Res. #5980 declaring struc.unsafe (1o43 N. Soldano Ave. San Gabriel Equity Corp. Cont.Pub.Hrg. re: amend.to by -adding CBD Zone, rec. by Res. #E948 , M.CI P.1 (approved, & Cty Atty. instr.to prepare Ord. w/ amend.to incl. "Pkg.Liquor Stor as perm.use) 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 0. John Conforti, 321 S. Enid Avenue, addressed Council and noted that the downtown area has a Fire -1 Zone and that no building in downtown would stand up to the require- ments of this Fire Zone. Gene Stoddard, of Azusa Auto Tops, 248 W. Foothill Boulevard, addressed Council and declared he has been in business for 10 years and bought the building, which is an old service station, with the idea of being able to sell it sometime in the future to some garage or auto repair business. This would be prevented if the CBD Zone went in. The Fire Chief addressed Council and explained that the downtown area has a Fire Zone 1, and pointed out that this was instrumental in the City having a Class -4 fire insurance rating. He declared that he would not be opposed to reducing the restrictions in the downtown area below Fire Zone 1, if it would maintain the Class - 4 rating for the City. He felt that a Fire Zone 2 would allow residential use of some of the buildings presently existing downtown, which would not be good because these buildings are not structurally sound and would be a hazard if turned into apartments. If the Council wished to reduce the Fire Zone, he would suggest that Fire Zone 2 be placed on new construction and Fire Zone 1 remain on all existing structures. Jerome Hahn, 20 Woodlyn Lane, Bradbury, addressed Council and pointed out that by imposing this zone, the City would be unfairly and, in his estimation, unconstitutionally forcing private businessmen to spend a lot of money. It was his feeling that the private businessman would build or remodel to meet the needs of the buying public, and that Council should rezone property surrounding the down- town area for apartments. This would provide the reservoir of people who shop downtown which, in turn, would stimulate the downtown businessmen to upgrade their properties. Anthony M. Ortuno, 346 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and stated that he felt this type of zoning which would allow residential use above commercial, is a step back- wards, and told Council that the downtown is doing well and, if they would leave it alone, it would make a come- back. Tom Carr, 711 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and declared that Council had asked for the feelings of the people and they had submitted a petition requesting the matter be returned to the Planning Commission. It was his feeling that the Planning Commission would,at this point, not pass that proposal if it were to get back to them. Page 3 Robert Boehm again addressed Council and declared that the people did not want to kill the zone change on the downtown business area, but felt that a more workable plan could be conceived. He also felt that a number of business owners would like to remodel but cannot, due to the present restrictions. Austin J. Abdelnour, 240 W. Foothill Boulevard addressed Council and stated he felt that the commercial aspects should be held to the present four -block area of downtown, with the CBD overlay being applied to the blocks surrounding the down- town area. He felt the study area was much too broad. Bill Grund, 151 W. Foothill Boulevard, addressed Council and declared that it is obvious from the testimony that wisdom would indicate this plan be re -studied. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 4 No one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter and no further communications having been received, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, Councilman Clark moved to deny the pro- posed CBD zone classification. 'The Mayor declared the motion had failed for lack of seconding. After further discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to approve the recommended amendment to the Municipal Code by the addition of a CBD Zone, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance, with the inclusion of packaged liquor stores as a permitted use, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilman: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Clark declared that he voted "No" because he felt that public hearings were held to obtain the thinking of.the people and that their thinking should influence the decision of Council. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Hearing with regard to the Weed Abatement Program, the hearing was declared open by the Mayor. 'No newspaper publication of a legal notice being required for this hearing, the City Clerk presented an affidavit, signed by the Director of Public Works, which stated that, as of -May 10, 1972, all lots listed in Resolution No. 5978 were posted in the prescribed manner. Pat Shimmin, 427 N. Lee Drive, appeared before Council and requested clarification on the posting of the properties. No one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter and no communications having been received, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to instruct the Director of Public Works to proceed with the Weed Abatement Program. The matter of new appointments by the Mayor to Department Committees, and as Ex -Officio Members to Commissions, was placed before Council, having been tabled from the 5/1/72 meeting. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Counc Snyder and unanimously carried to remove from the table. The Mayor made the following appointments, to be approved by Council: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman Rubio, Chairman Councilman Snyder . Pub.Hrg. re: Weed Abatement Program Appts.by Mayor to Dept.Com., etc. (tabled 5/l/72 5/l/72 mtg.) I (Cont. to tent. adj.mtg. of 5/16/72) AZUSA AUDITORIUM POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 5 LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION LIBRARY BOARD L.A.CO. SANITATION DIST. #22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, L. A. COUNTY DIV. OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES L.A. COUNTY WATERSHED COMM. MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE E.S.G.V. PLANNING COMMITTEE ICIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE & DISASTER BOARD PERSONNEL BOARD COMMITTEE MISS AZUSA SELECTION COMMITTEE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE SCAG, LARTS & TASC Councilman Decker, Chairman Councilman Rubio Councilman Clark, Chairman Mayor Solem Councilman Snyder, Chairman Councilman Decker Mayor Solem, Chairman Councilman Rubio City Administrator Dangleis Councilman Rubio, Chairman Councilman Snyder Councilman Decker, Chairman Councilman Clark Councilman Clark, Chairman Councilman Rubio Mayor Solem, Director Councilman Decker, Alternate Councilman Decker, Director Councilman Rubio, Alternate Councilman Snyder, Representative Mayor Solem, Chairman Councilman Rubio, Co -Chairman Councilman Clark, Director Mayor Solem, Alternate Director City Administrator Dangleis, Dir. (Irene Gilbertson, Asst. Director) Councilman Rubio, City Representative City Administrator Dangleis, Alt. Councilman Snyder, Chairman Councilman Decker City Administrator Dangleis Mayor Solem, Member Councilman Decker, Representative Mayor Solem, Alternate SAN GAB. VALLEY MUNC. WATER DISTR. Councilman Clark, Liaison Officer to represent City Mayor Solem, Alternate Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the adjourned meeting tentatively set for 5/16/72. A request was received from the Azusa Project Divert Board 'of Directors for confirmation of the following three persons to the position of Community Worker, all on Step 1 of Range 112.0: Name Arthur B. Morales 337 N. Soldano, Azusa Juanita 0. Rodriquez 251 N. Cerritos, Azusa Effective May 9, 1972 May 9, 1972 Jennie B. Avila June 1, 1972 1209 N. Azusa, Azusa Confirm.appts A.B.Morales (eff. 5/9/72) J.O.Rodriquez (eff. 5/9/72) J.B.Avila (eff. 5/1/72) as Community Worker (Proj. Div ert ) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointments as requested. A communication was received from Student Residential Services, of San Gabriel, for permission to paint house numbers on City curbs, for donations. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to deny the request. 'Notice was received of the Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting of California Water Resources Associa- tion, to be held in Anaheim on Friday, 6/9/72,.at.9:00 a.m. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to continue this item to the adjourned meeting tentatively set for 5/16/72. The Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce was submitted to Council. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Page 6 Denied req. by Student Res.Serv. to paint house numbers on City curbs Mtg. Calif. Water Resources Assn., 6/9/72, Anaheim, 9 a.m. (cont.to tent. adj. mt of 5/16/72 Quarterly Rept.l of Ch.of Comm. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas. showing a balance of $1,300,319.46 as of April 30, 1972. Fin.Statement Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and 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: Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. A request was submitted by the Personnel Board for confir- mation of the appointment of Mrs. Betty Jo Forsythe as Personnel Clerk, at Step 1 of Range 118.5, effective 6/1/72 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Personnel Board submitted the recommended "Policy Statement" and "Affirmative Action Program" to insure equal employment opportunities for the City, as outlined by the City Attorney from a request by the State Office of Emergency Services. This type of plan will be a requirement for participation in most Federal programs. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried to approve both the Policy Statement and the Affirmative Action Program. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 973, recommended a zone change from "P" and "R -lc" to "M-111, on property located at 1151 W. 5th Street (Case Z-167 - Wynn Oil Co.); hearing before Council has been set for 6/5/72 at 7:30 p.m. Confirm.appt. Mrs.Betty Jo Forsythe, Pers. Clk., eff. 6/1/72 Appvl.Policy Statement & Affirm.Action Program to insu equal employment opportunities P.C.Res.##973 recom.zone cha (Z-167 - Wynn Oil Co.) hrg. on 6/5/72 To Status Eff. 'Name Joe Gutierez Maintenance Man I Step 2 Perm.Status 5/16/72 Sandra Marsh Intermed.Typist Clerk Step 2 �Perm.Status) 5/16/72 Robert Montgomery Civ. Engr. Asst. Step 5 5/24/72 Michael Wells Dir. of Public Works Step 3 5/17/72 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. A request was submitted by the Personnel Board for confir- mation of the appointment of Mrs. Betty Jo Forsythe as Personnel Clerk, at Step 1 of Range 118.5, effective 6/1/72 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Personnel Board submitted the recommended "Policy Statement" and "Affirmative Action Program" to insure equal employment opportunities for the City, as outlined by the City Attorney from a request by the State Office of Emergency Services. This type of plan will be a requirement for participation in most Federal programs. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried to approve both the Policy Statement and the Affirmative Action Program. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 973, recommended a zone change from "P" and "R -lc" to "M-111, on property located at 1151 W. 5th Street (Case Z-167 - Wynn Oil Co.); hearing before Council has been set for 6/5/72 at 7:30 p.m. Confirm.appt. Mrs.Betty Jo Forsythe, Pers. Clk., eff. 6/1/72 Appvl.Policy Statement & Affirm.Action Program to insu equal employment opportunities P.C.Res.##973 recom.zone cha (Z-167 - Wynn Oil Co.) hrg. on 6/5/72 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 974, conditionally granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing mobilehome park by the addition of travel trailer spaces, on property located at 702 W. Gladstone Street (Case C-113 Earl Davis - Dwight Kendall). No action by Council. Notice was also g•ven that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 975, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a reduced front setback of 40 feet from the 'centerline of the street, instead of the required 50 feet, on property located at 702 W. Gladstone Street (Case Z-300 Earl Davis - Dwight Kendall). No action by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 976, conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map No. 20894 (McKeon Construction - triangle at Sierra Madre Avenue and Vernon Avenue). No action by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Section 9207.34, to rezone certain property to R -la subject to Annexation (Case Z-166 - Proposed Northern Annexation District #72 - Reservoir site). Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (Zone Change Case No. Z-166 - PROPOSED NORTHERN ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 72). 'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1032. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, approving uninhabited Northern Annexation District No. 72 (Reservoir site on Sierra Madre Avenue). Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING IN, AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, CERTAIN TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, 'KNOWN AS "NORTHERN ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 72". Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Page 7 P.C.Res.#974 cond.grtg.OuP (C -i13 - Earl Davis-D.Kendall P.C.Res.#915 cond.grtg.Var. (V-300 - Earl Davis-D.Kendall P.C.Res.#976 cond.appvg.Tent Tr.Map #20894 (McKeon Const. triangle @ Sierra Madre & Vernon Aves.) Ord. #1032 amend. MC to rezone Reserv. site to R -la upon annex. (Northern Annex District #72) Ord. #1033 appvg. Northern Annex.Dist.#72 (Reservoir site on Sierra Madre Ave. - City - owned) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 151 1972 Page 8 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1033• An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st rdg. Ord. amending Section 3200.65 of the Municipal Code, to list amend. Sec. truck traffic routes for the movement of vehicles exceeding 3200.65 of MC a maximum gross weight of three tons. re: truck routes Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3200.65 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. The monthly reports from various City Departments were Monthly presented by the City Administrator. Reports Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Police Chief requested confirmation of the appointment Confirm.appt. of Mrs. Rosemary Boehnke, probationary Police Clerk, at Mrs.R.Boehnke, Step 1, Range 109.5, effective as of 5/8/72 Pol.Clk., eff. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 5/8/72 and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A request was received from the Police Chief for permission to attend the Annual Conference of the California Peace Officers' Association, to be held in Anaheim, May 21 thru 24, 1972, with accountable expenses of approximately $125 (budgeted item). Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. The Fire Chief requested confirmation of the following appointments as probationary Firemen, at Step 1, Range 119.0: Steven B. Wells, effective 0800 hours, 5/13/72 Richard L. Wilk, effective 0800 hours, 5/12/72 The Fire Chief also requested that their probationary period be for one year. The City Attorney informed Council that the Personnel Board has the matter of the length of the probationary period under consideration. The recommendation to Council, depending upon their decision, will be the length of the probationary period for Firemen. Also, there is a State law, enacted about one year and a half ago, which prohibits the City from imposing residential requirements upon employees or prospective employees; the single exception is the operating rule of the Fire Department which indicates they live within a certain radius. Moved by Councilman Clark,. seconded by Councilman Snyder and.unanimously carried to confirm both appointments and hold in abeyance the request for one-year probationary period. Auth.Pol.Ch. to attend Conf. of Calif.Peace Off.Assn., 5/21- 24, w/acct.exp. of approx.$125 (budgeted) Confirm.apnt. Firemen S.B. Wells, eff .5/13/ R.L.Wilk,eff. 5/12/72,w/req. for 1 yr.proba. period held in abeyance 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 9 A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, stating that, through a recent decision of the State T.O.P.I.C.S. Advisory Committee, it is possible for a City the size of Azusa to receive its fiscal 1972-73 TOPICS apportionment as funds completely "washed" of the requirements and obligations normally carried by TOPICS funds. These funds are in the amount of $14,917. It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Council make a motion to receive the 1972-73 TOPICS funds as "washed" funds. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Council of the City of Azusa claim the federal TOPICS funds apportioned by the Federal -aid Highways Acts and by the Streets and Highways Code for the fiscal years 1971-72 and 1972-73, and declare the City's intention to obligate the 1971-72 apportionment by assigning these funds to the County of Los Angeles and requesting that the County -Board of Supervisors accept this assignment,and to obligate its 1972-73 apportionment by exchanging these funds for an equivalent amount of State funds. Further, that the City Clerk is instructed to submit certified copies.of this action to the State Department of Public Works and the Los Angeles County Road Commissioner. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant Deed for roadway purposes (improvement of Irwindale Avenue - Geor.ge L. McCormick, as Trustee under the will of Robert L. Cone, deceased). Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5981. Appv.supple mental applic.f "washed" TOPICS Funds for 1971 - as recommended Res.#5981 accpt Gr/Ease. for roadway purp. (impr.Irwindale Ave. - G.L. McCormick,etc.) The City Administrator verbally informed Council that Clean -Up Week May 28 through June 4, 1972, has been designated as Clean- designated to Up Week in the City, and brochures are being distributed be 5/28 thru by the Fire Department, indicating these dates and the 6/4/72 material that will be picked up. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to officially designate May 28 through June 4, 1972, as Clean -Up Week. The Director of Public Works submitted a memo which stated the County Engineer's office has revised their Sewer Assessment District map re: Orkney Street, to include only that small portion of the City on which the sewer is actually constructed. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #5982 grtg.consent & juris.to Cnty. re: Cnty.Impr. #2543-M - Orkne St. & other R/W '(const.sewer) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY IMPROVEMENT NO. 2543-M - ORKNEY STREET AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY. 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: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5982. Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Chase submitted the Resig. Mrs. resignation of Mrs. Pamala Babby, Intermediate Typist- P.Babby, Inter. Clerk, under E.E.A. program, effective 5/26/72, as she Typist -Clerk, will be moving out of the State. P&R De t. (under E.E.A., eff. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder 5/26/72 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Richard Resig. Richard R. Allen, Police Officer, effective as of 5/5/72. Allen, Police Officer, eff. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder 5/5/72 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman Resig. Fireman Michael Mandichak, effective 0800 hours, 5/29/72. M. Mandichak, Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder eff. 5/29/72 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. 'Councilman Rubio noted that a request had been received Req.by City/ from the City of Chino for City support by the adoption Chino for adopt. of a Resolution urging the State Division of Highways Res.urging Div. to approve a pilot project along the Pomona Freeway Hwys.to approve through the City of Chino for commercial Freeway -oriented pilot proj.for signs within the Freeway right-of-way. Such a sign commercial Fwy.- would be located back from the off -ramp at a distance oriented signs which would allow the motorist to move into the exit along Pomona lane before reaching the off -ramp. It would inform the Fwy. motorist as to what types of service stations, restaurants, and lodging facilities are available at that ramp. (referred to Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark Planning Comm.) and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for study and report. Councilman Rubio referred to the Legislative Bulletin C. Adm. to from the League of California Cities, dated 5/11/72, re: write ltr.to A.B. 1817 (Joint Powers Financing). This Bill will.be ea.mbr.Assem. heard by the Assembly Committee on Local Government on Com.on Local Thursday, 5/18/72; it would require that Ordinances Govt.supporting authorizing joint powers entities to issue revenue AB 1817 (Joint bonds be submitted first to the voters rather than Powers Finan - merely being subject to referendum. cing) ' After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator to write a letter to each member of this Assembly Committee, in support of A.B. 1817. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 11 Councilman Rubio further commented on the article which Ecology Com. appeared in the Special "Transpo Issue" of Nation's Cities to study use Magazine of April, 1972, regarding buses for smaller of buses for cities. He noted that the City of Commerce has free smaller cities bus service, with 7 city -owned buses (equipped with two- way radios), carrying about 1200 passengers daily. These buses are not only used for regular daily schedules but also for special field trips planned by the Park & Recreation Department and other Model City civic organizations. Also, a City in Pennsylvania has a battery-operated bus for 25 'passengers; and another City in upstate New York has a Dial - a -Bus Service, with 5 mini -buses which operate more like taxicabs than ordinary buses, with rates of 60¢ a trip for adults, 25¢ for children under 12, and free to children under 5 accompanied by a paying passenger. The use of such buses would eliminate the need for a second car and thus help the Ecology program. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Ecology Committee for study and report. Councilman Clark expressed to Council his apprehension Cncl. in with regard to the elements contained in Proposition 9 opposition (The Clean Environment Initiative) on the 6/6/72 Primary to Prop. 9 Ballot. He felt that the Proposition would have devas- on 6/6/72 tating and far-reaching effects upon the economy of the Prim.Ballot State. He also explained the Air Pollution Control Officer, by this Act, would be immune from any court restraints or court action for decisions made in the course of his job. Councilman Clark felt that this alone was investing a person with too much power and no recourse by those over which he exercised it. He asked Council to take action to publicly oppose the passage of Proposition 9 on the June 6th ballot. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder to go on record as opposing Proposition 9 on the 6/6/72 ballot. Motion -arried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Rubio ABSENT: Councilmen: None A request was made for authorization of advance accountable Auth.exp. of expenses for the Councilmen who will attend the New Mayors' $150 ea. for and Councilmen's Institute in San Diego, May 17-19, 1972. attend. @ New Mayors' & Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Cnclmen's Inst., and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize advance 5/17-19, San expenses of $150 each for attendance at said Institute. Diego The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5983 payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs. Councilman Rubio 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 'PO BE PAID. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15, 1972 Page 12 AYES: Councilmen:_ Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5983• Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, May 16, 1972, at 7:00 p.m., in the Public Works Conference Room at City Hall. Time of Adjournment: 10:04 p.m. LSI City C er Next Resolution #5984 Next Ordinance #1034 1 Adjourn to 5/16/72 in P.W.Conf.Rm., 7:00 P.M.