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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 16, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, , OCTOBER 16, 1972 7:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Reg. Mtg. adj. Azusa, scheduled for October 16, 1972, was adjourned by to 10/18/72 Deputy City Clerk Roehrich for lack of a quorum until Wednesday, October 18, 1972, at the same time and place. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above time and place. r. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to'oO der salute to the flag. a Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of the Church of Invocatip.rr Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call Clark, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Acting Police Chief Lara, Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, City Librarian Ector, Accounting Director Cooney, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1972, were Appvl. Min. -,.approved as submitted. 10/2/72 A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce Appvl. req. regarding Christmas decorations this year with request Ch. of Comm, for assistance from the Power and Fire Departments in re: 1972 putting up additional guide wires and hanging the decora- Christmas tions. decorations Martin Usrey, 7645 Yucca Ridge Road, Glendora, Chamber Chairman of Christmas Decorations, addressed Council and requested the City forces put up the Christmas decorations this year, as this would allow the City to have more decora- tions. Louis Zimmerli, 925 W. lst Street, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council and explained that last year eight strings of decorations cost the Chamber $2,600. This year, with City forces hanging the decorations, the Chamber can have twenty-three strings for only $1,750. The Chamber will lease the decorations this year and purchase them next year. Then each year after that, they can add additional decorations for a small sum. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request and instruct the Public Works and Light & Power Departments to assist the Chamber. A request was received from Dina Dangleis, Business Appvl.City Manager for the staff of Azusa High School's Yearbook purch.of adv. for City to purchase advertising in the Yearbook, in Azusa H.S. "Turoquoi". Yearbook @ $65 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 Miss Dina Dangleis appeared before Council and explained the options. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the purchase of 1/2 page with pictures at a cost of $65, with details to be arranged by the City Administrator. A recommendation was received from the Accounting Director and City Clerk to declare the NCR 3100 bookkeeping machine and related equipment, in the Accounting Department, as surplus equipment, and to request authorization of sale of said equipment by fcrmal bid. The Superintendent of Light & Power also requested sale of the National Cash Register Billing Machine and Wheeldex Rotary File as surplus equipment. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to declare these machines surplus property, and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids on same. A request was submitted by Lorrie Grindstaff for use of Civic Center Park on 10/22/72, at 2 p.m., for "Los Amicos for George (McGovern)", using the park and the bandshell, plus the Public Address System if possible. This will be a picnic for 200 to 500 persons with free admission; guest speaker will. be Jose Torres. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the request, without the use of the City's P.A. system, unless they wish to use the City's equipment in which case there will be a fee charged. The City Clerk notified Council of the receipt of a claim against the City by Roberta D. Sieg for alleged property and personal damages from an auto collision with a City vehicle on 9/21/72. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. Notice was given of service of a Summons and Complaint, with two Amended Complaints and other documents, re: Chris and Marie Beck vs. Police Chief Elkins and City of Azusa, for injunction, declaratory relief, and inverse condemnation (scrap metal yard at 1160 W. Gladstone St.) Moved by Councilman, Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to appear in this action and defend the interest of the. City, this action arising out of City's effort to bring the scrap metal operation in conformity with City's Zoning Ordinances. 'Notice was received of the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Associa- tion, to be held Wednesday, 11/8/72, at T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($5.00 each). Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the attendance of Councilmen, City Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Water Utility Superintendent. Page 2 Appvl.requests for formal bid on declared surplus equipmt. in Acctg.Dept.& L&P Dept. Appvl.req.for promotional picnic to support McGovern @ Civic Center Pk., 10/22/72, 2 p.m. Claim vs.City by Roberta D. Sieg from auto collision vrith City vehicle on 9/21/72 Summons & Com- plaint, etc., re: Chris & Marie Beck vs. Pol.Chief & City for injunction, declaratory relief, and in- verse condemna- tion (scrap metal yard at 1160 W.Gladstone) Auth.attend.dinnei mtg. USGVWA in Rosemead, 11/8/72; by Cncl.,C.Adm., Dir.P.W. & Water Util. Supt. AUDITORIUM CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, The Accounting Director submitted a request, for approval. and authorization for execution of a Subagreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City re: Term and Termination under Section 6 of the Emergency Employment Act, extending the term of the original agreement to 11/30/72, and thence automatic renewal on a monthly basis. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the Subagreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the same. A request was received from Youth for Christ for permission to hang a street banner advertising their Haunted House from now thru 11/1/72. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request, under the direction of the Director of Public Works. A request, was received from Olympus Pacific Corporation, developer of proposed condominium townhouse project at a maximum density of approximately 11 units per acre, fc prezoning to R -3a, with a communication from Monrovia Nursery Co. authorizing annexation of approximately 12 acres at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive. The City Clerk stated that in his conversation with the representatives from Olympus Pacific Corporation, it was his understanding that they wished to have this property annexed to the City. He drew Council's a'"-tenti.on to the letter from the owners of the property, Monrovia Nursery Co., in which they approve such an annexation of the subject property. discussion, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to refer the request for annexa- tion and prezoning upon annexation to the Planning Com- mission for necessary procedure. Erma Randol, 955 W. 5th Street, appeared before Council, stating she has a kennel at this address also. She asked that restricted parking be posted in front of their property to Wynn -Oil's property, as there is no parking space left for people coming to the kennel, due to the people parking all day. It appears it had been posted and someone very likely removed the sign unI.awfully. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Director of Public Works and Police Chief for study recommendation. Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, balance of $1,228,903.62 as of September 30, Moved by Councilman Rubio, and unanimously carried to seconded by Councilman Decker receive and file. A proposed Resolution was submitted by the City Librarian, requesting support of SB 1261 re: providing full Senate funding of Public Library Services Act System activities within a three-year period. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution Appv.& auth. exec . Suba gmt . v:,•"r''oun.ty re: Ter.: & Termina- tion under Sec,. 6 of EEA Appv. street banner adv.Y.outh for Christ's Haunted House, thru 11/1/72 Req, for annexa- tion & prezoning upon annexation, by developer Olympus Pacific Corp. & owner Monrovia Nursery Co. (NE cor. Foothill Blvd.& Palm Dr.),referre to Planning Comm. Req.b,y F.Randol., 955 -5th for posting-, of .restricted parka. (referred to Dir.PW & P01..Ch. for study er .recon City Treas. Fin.Statement Res. #6034 endorsing SB 1261 & urging its passage by State Legisla- ture (re: Library Serv.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENDORSING SENATE BILL 1261 AND URGING ITS PASSAGE BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE. 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 6034.. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1014, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a reduced rear yard of 512", instead of the required 15 ft., on property located at 1417 N. Deborah Avenue (Case V-324 - William Acker). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1015, conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map #3209 (Hallcraft Homes - Tentative Tract #26095 -so. side ,)f Sierra Madre Avenue opposite Sunset Avenue). No action taken by Council. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of Permanent Status for the following employee: Name To Status Myron Emerson Street Sweeper Operator Perm.Status (no incr.) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Page 4 P.C.Res.#1014 cond.grtg.Var. (V-324' - Wm. Acker) P.C.Res.#1015 cond.appvg. Tent.Parc.Map #3209 (Hallcraft Step Raise and/ Permanent Status Effective 11/2/72 Councilman Clark questioned the delay in the prosecu- Auth.ltr.frorn tion of the criminal proceedings re: the abatement Mayor to Dist. orders against certain downtown buildings. The City Atty. re: delay Attorney explained that the District Attorney's Office in pros. of has not been enthusiastic about prosecution and there abate, orders have been explainable delays in the processes. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the City Attorney draft a letter of appeal to be signed by the Mayor, directed to the District Attorney, regarding the delay. The Mayor thanked the City Departments and the people Apprec. for of Azusa for the wonderful Golden Days celebration. He 1972 Golden thanked all those who had a part in it. Councilman Days cele. Clark particularly thanked the City employees who had 'The put special effort into it. monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly were presented by the City Administrator. Reports Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 Page 5 Acting Police Chief Lara submitted the resignation of Police Reserve Officer Robert C. Rupe, effective as of 10/15/72. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Acting Police Chief also submitted the resignation of Police Reserve Officer Thomas M. Hunter, effective 10/18/72, in order to become an Azusa Police Officer. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A communication was received from Police Chief Elkins, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas M. Hunter as probationary Police Officer, at Step 1 of Range 119.5, effective 10/18/72. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A further communication was received from the Police Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Louis D. Uylaki, Sr., as probationary Animal Control Officer, at Step 1 of Range 115.0, effective 10/30/72. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A communication was received from Acting Police Chief Lara, regte sting approval for Police Sergeant Thomas Herp to enroll in the Field Evidence Technician Course to be given by the Center for Criminal Justice, at Cal State, Long Beach, from November 6 thru 22, 1972 tuition $400, with advance accountable expenses of 408 (total, 808), with full amount to be reimbursed by P.O.S.T. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A communication was received from the Azusa City Employees Federal Credit Union, requesting permission for Mrs. Avis Whitlock, Treasurer of the Union, and Senior Utility Clerk I in the Light & Water Office, to attend So. California Credit Union Annual Conference to be held in Plam Springs, November 10 thru 12, 1972, without loss of compensation for her absence from work on Friday, 11/10/72. During the discussion, the City Attorney noted that the Credit Union is a private operation. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request for absence from work on 11/10/72, but without compensation. A report was submitted by Michael San Miguel, Civil Engineering Associate, re: Cable Television. Mr. San Miguel appeared before Council and gave a summary of his report. After discussion, it was Resig.Pol.Res. Off.Robt.C.Rupe, eff. 10/15/72 Resig.Pol.Res. Off. Thos.M. Hunter, eff. 10/18/72 Confirm.appt. Thos.M.Hunter, proba.Pol.Off., eff. 10/18/72 Confirm.appt. L.D. Uylaki,S proba.Animal Control Off., eff. 10/30/72 Pol.Sgt. T. Herp auth. to attend Field Evid.Tech.Course @ Cal State, Long Beach, with adv.acct.exp.of $808 (reimb. by P.O.S.T.) Req.by Empl. Credit Union for Mrs.A. Whitlock to attend Cr.Un. Conf. in Palm Springs, without loss of pay for 11/10/72 (Appvd.absence f work without, com Report re: Cable Television (tbld.to 11/6/72)1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to table this item to the 11/6/72 meeting, to provide time for Council to study the report. The Director of Public Works firmation of the appointment Public Works Superintendent, effective 10/19/72. submitted a request for con - of Paul Milak as probationary at Step 1 of Range 124.0, 1 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. Proposed Resolutions were presented, approving Final Subdivision Maps of Tracts Nos. 26095 and 26073, and requesting acceptance of agreements with Hallcraft Homes, Inc., with authorization for execution of same. Council asked the Associate Planning Director as to whether these subdivisions were in accord with the con- servation and open space elements of the City's General Plan. He replied that the Planning Commission had found them to be so, and that it was his contention that the plans were in agreement with such elements of the City's General Plan. Council, by consensus, found that the projects, as represented by the Final Subdivision Maps of Tracts Nos. 26095 and 26073, were in effect in accord with the conservation and open space elements of the City's General Plan, and instructed the City Attorney to declare such in the Resolutions approving said Subdivision Maps. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 26095, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY BOND.. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 6035. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement to construct the required improvements connected with Subdivision Map of Tract No. 26095. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 26073, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY BOND. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder that further reading be waived motion unanimously carried. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Page 6 Confirm.appt. Paul Milak, as proba. P.W. Supt., eff. 10/19/72 Appvl.F].nal Subd. Maps of Tr. 26095 & 26073 Finding that Final Subd.Maps of Tr.26095 & 26073 in accord w/conserv. & open space elements of City's Genl.Plan Res. #6035 appvg. Final Subd.14a.p of Tr.26095,. accptg. ded., agmt., & surety bond Appve.& auth. exec. Agmt. with Hallcraft Homes Inc., for Subd. Map, Tr.26095 Res.#6036 appvg. Final Subd.Map of Tr.26073, accptg.ded.,agmt. & surety bond 1 1 �1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1972 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6036. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement to construct the required improvements connected with Subdivision Map of Tract No. 26073. Councilman Decker questioned the water engineering costs of Leeds, Hill and Jewett, included in the invoice from Edward Taylor, Special Water Counsel, and asked how these costs are verified. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be directly responsible regarding water litigation with respect to City's expenditures, and report back to Council. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Clark offered for adoption 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 PAID. 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 6037. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:35 P.M. City C1erI Next Resolution #6038 Next Ordinance #1045 Page 7 Appv.& auth. exec.Agmt.w/ Hallcraft Homes, Inc., for Subd. Map,Tr.26073 C.Adm.to be directly respons for City expend. re: water litiga tion Res. #6037 Claims & Demands Adjourn