HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 21, 1972 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare Invocat'on
Gospel Church.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Roll Call
Solem
Absent: Councilmen: Decker
Also Present: Acting City Administrator Cooney, Director
of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Parks &
Recreation Guarrera, Associate Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr, City
Attorney Wakefield
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Council -man Rubio Counc. Decker
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Decker from excused
the meeting as he is on vacation.
The Minutes of the meeting of August 7, 1972, were Appvl. Min.
approved as submitted. 8/7/72
Councilman Rubio presented an award to John White, Service Awards:
Maintenance Man II in the Street Department, for John White,Ma nt.
five years service with the City. Man II,St.Dept.
The award for Myron Emerson, Maintenance Man II in the Myron Emerson,
Street Department, for five years service with the City, Maint.Man II,
will be given to the Director of Public Works for presents- Street Dept.
tion to Mr. Emerson, who was unable to be present.
Regarding the presentation of the Resolution of Commenda-
tion and Plaque to Ernest Olivas, retired Custodian after
22 years service with the City, which had been continued
from the 8/7/72 meeting, the Mayor suggested that Mr.
Olivas be contacted and asked if he could come to the
Mayor's Office at City Hall for said presentation, as he
has been unable to be present at Council meetings.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a continued
public hearing (from 7/17/72) on Substandard Structure
Case No. 72-8 (swimming pool - Carl P. Smith), on
property located at 345 S. Grandin Avenue, the Mayor
declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk informed Council that Mr. Smith is in
San Bernardino and cannot be present at this meeting
or the 9/5/72 meeting. Mr. Smith has drained and
cleaned the pool but has not as yet repaired it for use.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and stated
'that the fence has been fixed, also the locks and gates,
and the trash has been removed. Mr. Smith is now
occupying the house.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to 9/18/72
at 7:30 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public
hearing on the appeal from a condition in the Variance
granted by Planning Commission.Resolution #998, to
reduce the side yard setback along the north property
line at 123 N. San Gabriel Avenue (Case V=315 - Salvador
Franco), the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Pres.Res.of Com.
& Plaque to E.
Olivas, retired
Custodian (cont.
from 0'/7/72 )
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
Subst.Struc.
#72 -8 --(swimming
pool - Carl P.
Smith) - from
7/17/72
(cont. to 9/18/72)
Pub.Hrg. on
appeal fr.cond.
of Var. (Case
V-315 - Salvador
Franco)
(denied)
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The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publica-
tion of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald &
Pomotropic on 8/10/72, and the affidavit of posting of said
Notice on 8/11/72.
A communication was received from the Planning Commission
which stated theapplicant proposes to add (presently
under construction) an open -sided carport to the front of
his existing garage. The original request was for a reduced
Iide yard setback of one foot, instead of the required 5 feet.
lthough the plot plan attached to the communication
ndicates a 23 -foot front setback for proposed addition, it,
was noted that this dimension is to the roof, which may
encroach up to 4 feet into the required front setback. The
supports for the proposed addition comply with the front
setback requirement of 25 feet; however, the side supports
are located at the edge of the roof (one foot from side
property line).
The communication further stated that the Planning Commission
did not feel that the granting of the requested Variance
was in keeping with the intent of the Municipal Code or in
the best interests of the neighborhood. The Commission
did feel, however, that Mr. Franco should be permitted to
develop to the present setback and, as a result, approved
a Variance for a 4 -foot side yard setback.
Salvador Franco, 123 N. San Gabriel Avenue, appeared before
Council and answered various questions.
Mrs. Mona Stepic, 127 N. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed
Council and explained that they had a similar situation
next door to the subject property and had been required to
aintain the 4 -foot setback, as had a number of other
esidents in the immediate vicinity. She felt that, in
airness, the same requirement that they had met should
e met by Mr. Franco.
John Stepic, Jr., 127 N. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed
Council and responded to various questions about the
configuration of his carport and garage.
No one else wishing to speak regarding this matter,
and no further communications having been received, it
was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
to uphold the Planning Commission's action and to deny
the appeal, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker
he hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Pub.Hrg. re:
earing on the proposed Ordinance to adopt the "County
Ord. to adopt
of Los Angeles Uniform Building Laws, 1971 Edition",
County Uniform
with certain changes therein set forth, the Mayor opened
Bldg. Laws,
the hearing.
1971 Edition,
with certain
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
changes
lication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald
& Pomotropic on 7/27/72 and 8/3/72, and stated that no
correspondence was received.
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There being no written communications received and no
one in the audience wishing to be heard on this matter,
it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #1040 re:
mending the Municipal Code to update.the Building, Plumb- adoption of
ng and Mechanical Codes. County Uniform
Bldg. Laws,
founcilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance 1971 Edition,
entitled: with certain
changes
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT -THE "COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS, 1971 EDITION"
CONSISTING OF THE "COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING CODE",
THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2225 AS AMENDED THROUGH
AND INCLUDING JULY 29, 1971; AND THE "PLUMBING CODE OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 2269 AS AMENDED THROUGH AND INCLUDING JULY 29, 1971,
AND THE "MECHANICAL CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES%
THE SAME BEING ORDINANCE NO. 9544, AS AMENDED THROUGH AND
INCLUDING JULY 29, 1971; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES
THEREIN.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
Idopted by the following vote of Council:
YES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
OES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Ordinance 1040.
A Resolution was presented, fixing the amount of money Res. #6019
to be raised by taxation, totaling $926,383, for the fixing amt.
fiscal year 1972-73. to be raise4
by taxation
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1972.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
�BSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Resolution 6019.
Resolution was presented, fixing the rates of taxes Res. #6020
for the fiscal year 1972-73 at $1.45 per $100 assessed fixing rate
evaluation. of taxes
$1.45
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1972.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972
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, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Resolution 6020.
The City Clerk gave notice of receipt of a claim against
the City by Michael B. Leonard, 933 E. Citrus Edge, for
alleged damage to the electrical motors in his refrigerator
and air-conditioning units, due to light and power low
voltage condition on 5/27/72.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer it
to the City's insurance carrier.
A request was received from the League of California
Cities for Council designation of voting representative
and alternate for the Conference in Anaheim.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Solem as
voting representative, and Mayor Pro Tempore Rubio as
alternate.
A report was submitted by the Planning Commission,
stating that the Engineering and Planning Departments
had reviewed the three parcels within the City which
' are tax delinquent according to Proposed Sale No. 96-A:
Parcel 1 - Northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and
Second Street.
Parcel 2 - Little Dalton Wash and Pasadena Avenue.
Parcel 3 - Cerritos Avenue south of Matchwood Place.
According to the report, there is no reason for the City
to purchase these parcels for public purposes.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received of the Independent Cities of Los
Angeles County Seminar on "Labor Relations and Local
Government", to be held in Palm Springs, September 28
to October 1, 1972 (registration, $75 each).
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to continue this item to
9/5/72 meeting.
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Claim vs. City
re: damage to
elec.motors in
refrig.& air-cond.
(M. B. Leonard)
Mayor as voting
rep. & Mayor Pro
Tem as alternate
@ LCC Conf. in
Anaheim
Report re: tax -
deeded property
under Proposed
Sale #96-A
Ind.Cities of LA
Cnty.Seminar in
Palm Springs,
9/28-10/1/72
(cont.to 9/5/72)
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice:
application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale 753 W.G a one
General (Bona Fide Eating Place) License, for premises (Big John's)
located at 753 W. Gladstone Street, known as
it John's".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,383,841.42 as of July 31, 1972. _Fin.Statement
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MbNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1972 Page 5
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raise
recommending approval of a step raise and permanent
status for the following employee:
Name To Status
Susan Strom Police Clerk -Dispatcher Perm.Status
Step 2
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 1002, conditionally granted a Variance to
permit a reduced rear yard of 22 feet, instead of the
required 25 feet, on property located at 924 E. Gaillard
Street (Case V-314 - David Mottler). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1003, conditionally ranted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 21f feet, instead of
the required 25 feet, on property located at 961 E.
Galatea Street (Case V-318 - Arthur Chavolla). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1004, granted a Variance to permit a
single -car garage, instead of the required two -car
garage, on property located at 1038 N. San Gabriel
Avenue (Case V-319 - Chalmers Hicks). No action taken
by Council.
'Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1005, conditionally ranted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 222 feet, instead of
the required 25 feet, on property located at 221
Ranburn Avenue (Case V-320 - Jose Torrez). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1006, granted a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the addition of a manager's office and exterior
remodeling of a non -conforming use (residential use in
C-3 zone), on property located at 1000 E. Alosta Avenue
(Case C-120 - Frederick Moller). No action taken by
Council.
Effective
8/8/72
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1007, conditionally granted a Condi-
tional Use Permit to allow the development of condomin-
iums in an R -3b zone, on property located at the South-
east corner of Vernon and Sierra Madre Avenues (Case
C-121 - McKeon Construction). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission. by
Resolution No. 1008, conditionally granted a Conditional
Use Permit to allow the operation of a home for boys in
a C-3 zone, on property located at 1320 W. Gladstone
Street (Case C-122 - Azusa Valley Sanitarium). No action
taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1002
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-314 - David
Mottler)
P.C. Res.#1003
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-318 - Arthur
Chavolla)
P.C. Res.#1004
frtg. Var.
Vr-319 - C.
Hicks)
P.C.Res.#1005
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-320 - Jose
Torrez)
P.C. Res.#lOC6
rtg. CUP
C-120 - F.
Moller)
P.C. Res.#1007
cond.grtg. CUP
(C-121 - McKeon
Construction)
P.C. Res.#1008
cond.grtg. CUP
(C-122 -Azusa
Valley Sanitar.)
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #1009
Resolution No. 1009, approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 3134 appvg.Tent.Parc.
(Russell Alston - Northwest corner of 1st Street and Aspan Map #3134 (R.
Avenue). No action taken by Council. Alston)
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Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res.#1010
Resolution No. 1010, conditionally approved Tentative cond.appvg.Tent.
Parcel Map No. 3189 (Unicon - 1220 W. Foothill Blvd.). Parc.Map #3189
No action taken by Council. (Uni. on
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing, amending the Municipal Code relating to organizations Ord.amending MC
engaged in charitable solicitations. re: charitable
solicitations
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SECTION 5.08.070 OF, AND
ADDING SECTION 5.20.070 TO, THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN CHARITABLE
SOLICITATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Attorney gave a verbal report re: Edison Verbal report
Company's modification of the wholesale rate schedule by C.Atty. re:
and the settlement of the litigation with the Cities Edison's modif.
of Riverside, Banning, and Beaumont. The City of Azusa of wholesale
was offered, by Edison, the same opportunities as the rate schedule &
other cities in that litigation. As soon as the agree- agmt.to be sub.
ment is prepared, the City Attorney will submit it to
Council for its consideration. No action taken by Council.
The City Attorney informed Council that an Ordinance Proposal to
would be necessary in order to amend the business license amend Bus.Lic.
'fees for vending machines because of the legislation, fees for vend -
effective last March, which requires that such business ing machines
licenses be fixed on gross receipt basis. He also asked (sent to Cncl.
if Council would consider raising the basic fees on for study)
increments of $500 gross receipts.
The City Clerk assured Council members that copies of
a proposed Ordinance would be provided to them prior
to the next Council meeting, for their study. No action
taken by Council.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were presented by the Acting City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Light & Term. Robt.
Power of the termination of Robert Dickson, temporary Dickson, temp.
Lineman, effective 8/18/72. Lineman, eff.
8/18/72
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to accept the termination.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a request Confirm.temp.
for confirmation of the temporary appointment of John appt. John J.
J. Stuart as Lineman, at Step 4 of Range 121.5, effective Stuart,Lineman,
8/21/72, subject to passing physical examination. eff. 8/21/72
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
ment of Mr. Stuart.
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light & Confirm.temp.
Power for confirmation of the temporary appointment of appt. E. L.
Edmund L. Gibbons, Jr., as Lineman, at Step 4, Range 121.5, Gibbons, Jr.,
effective 8/22/72, subject to passing physical examination. Lineman, eff.
8/22/72
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 211 1972
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
ment of Mr. Gibbons.
Notice was received from the Police Chief of the Termina-
tion of Police Reserve Officer Eric Larson, effective
8/9/72.
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to accept the termination.
Notice was given of the Prehearing Conference before
the Public Utilities Commission, re: application of
Southern California Edison Company for authority to
increase rates, to be held on Friday, 8/25/72, at
10:00 a.m., in Los Angeles.
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Term. Pol.Res.
Off. Ea-ic
Larson, eff.
8/9/72
PUC Prehearing
Conf. re: applic.
Edison Co. to
increase rates,
held 8/25/72
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to continue with the former
policy of writing a letter in opposition to the rate increase,
on behalf of the residents of the City served by the Edison
Company, and to authorize the Superintendent of Light &
Power to attend the P.U.C. Prehearing Conference.
Notice was given of the Area "D" Civil Defense Directors' Area "D"
Meeting at Monrovia Control Center, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Civ.Def.Dir.
Monrovia, on Thursday, 8/24/72, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Mtg.,Monrovia,
Noon. 8/24/72
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by
Councilman Rubio and any other Councilmen, plus the
Civil Defense staff.
The Acting City Administrator called attention to the Ltr.comm.Azusa
letter from a member of the 29 Palms Volunteer Fire Fireman Connt.Y1y,
Department, commending Azusa Fireman Connelly. No action fr.29 Palms Vol.
taken by Council. Fire Dept.
The Mayor reported to Council that the Sister City group
had asked for financial help in the forthcoming program
of exchange of the Miss Azusa Queen for the Queen of
Zacatecas, an event which would take olace during mid-
September when the Azusa Queen would visit 'Zacatecas
for a week, and their Queen would be here for the week
of Golden Days Celebration in October. Inasmuch as the
arrangements had been made at such a late date, no official
communication was able to be prepared by the Sister City
group for presentation to Council. They would like the
City to provide expense money for the Azusa Queen and her
chaperone for round-trip air -fare and accommodations in
Guadalajara.
After discussion, it was
Auth. acet.exp.
for Miss Azusa
& Chaperone,not
to exceed $700
for trip to
Zacateca,.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize accountable
expenses for both the Miss Azusa Queen and her chaperone, for
a total not to exceed $700, for the trip to Zacatecas.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6021
payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands
Councilman Snyder 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.
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Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Decker and numbered Resolution 6021.
At 9:11 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session to Recess to
'discuss a personnel matter. Exec.Session
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to Council
order at 9:32 p.m. reconvened
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:33 P•m•
Next Resolution #6022
Next Ordinance #1041
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