HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 6, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972
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
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the First
Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder,
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, Personnel Clerk Forsythe,
Supervisor of Recreation Chase, Associ-
ate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, City
Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 18, 1972,
were approved as submitted.
The Mayor presented a Distinguished Service Award Certifi-
cate to Councilman Rubio, Azusa United Nations Day Chair-
man for 1972.
Councilman Snyder presented an award to Police Sergeant
James Hammond for ten years service with the City.
Councilman Clark presented an award to Mrs.
Reference Librarian for five years service
The report submitted by Michael San Miguel,
Ing Associate, re: Cable Television, having
from the 10/18/72 meeting, was again placed
Irene Mazura,
with the City.
Civil Engineer -
been tabled
before Council.
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl. Min.
10/18/72
Disting.Serv.
Award`pre a.to
U.NDay,.Chrmn.
Rubio
Serv.Awards:
Pol.Sgt-.J.Hammond
Mrs.Irene Mazura,I
Ref.Librarian
Report re: Cable
T -V tabled fr.
10/1 /72)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark (Mayor
and unanimously carried to remove from the table. ad hoc
Michael San Miguel appeared before Council and gave a
summary of an additional report he submitted re: level of
service in Glendora and Duarte.
Council discussed various "pros and cons" on the City
providing Cable Television as an additional utility.
The cost of providing broadcast studios and program -
originating equipment wa6 discussed.
Mack Peters, 1381 N. San Gabriel Canyon Drive, addressed
Council and explained that the requirement to originate
programming did not require the expensive equipment
necessary to broadcast over the air. All it required
was a camera which would be hooked to one of the unused
channels on the cable. This method is relatively inexpensive.
'After further discussion concerning the number of people
in the community who would use the services, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the Mayor be instructed to
select an ad hoc committee and come back with recommenda-
tions at the 11/20/72 meeting.
to select
Committee)
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Mr. Kim Bechtel, representing the First Presbyterian Kim Bechtel
Church of Azusa and Chairman of the Bike-A-Thon, appeared pres. $470 fr.
before Council. In a letter which he read, he informed First Presby.
Council .that the Bike-A-Thon, sponsored by the Church on Ch.Bike-A-Thon
behalf of Azusa Project Divert, obtained $833 in pledges. for Az.Proj.D]v.
Thirty-nine (39) young people participated in the ride,
representing Slauson Junior High School, Project Divert,
Youth Groups from the First Presbyterian Church, and the
Campfire Girls. He presented to the Mayor a total of
$470 which had been collected to date against the total
pledges. The remainder would be given to the City at a
future date. No action taken by Council.
A communication was received from Azusa Project Divert
Appyl. appt.
Board of Directors, giving notification of the resigna-
Richard Nolting
tion of John Kloster and recommending appointment of
to Az.Proj.Div.
Richard Nolting, Counselor at Slauson School, to the
Bd./Directors ,
Project Divert Board.
litem for
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
Wm.McCord,
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
minor)
A further communication was received from the Board of
Az.Pro.j.Div.
Directors of Azusa Project Divert, requesting a meeting
Bd.Mbrs. to dis-
with Council, in an adjourned meeting, to discuss alter-
cuss Proj. &
natives for future funding for the Project.
alt.funding at
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
end of 11/20%72
Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Vice -Chairman Pro Tem of Azusa Project
Council Mtg.
Divert Board, appeared and rec,Lested a date for a meeting
between the Board Members and Council at some future date,
Appvd.payment of
to discuss the Project and alternative funding.
$100 dues, Town.
The Mayor suggested this discussion be held at the end of
the 11/20/72 Council meeting, with which Council concurred.
No action taken by Council.
The City Clerk notified Council of the receipt of the
Claims vs.City:
following two claims against the City:
1 M.B.Cooper
2; V.McCord
1. by Marvin B. Cooper for alleged auto damage
(Guard, ad
due to guy wire from utility pole at Corn-
litem for
husker's parking lot on 10/24/72.
Wm.McCord,
minor)
2, by Violet McCord, Guardian ad litem for
William J. McCord (minor) for alleged per-
sonal injuries on Memorial Park playground
equipment on 7/22/72.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reject both claims and refer
them to the City's insurance carrier.
The City Clerk requeste,' authorization for payment of
Appvd.payment of
annual membership dues of Town Affiliation Association
$100 dues, Town.
for Sister City Committee), in the amount of $100
Affiliation Assn.
budgeted).
for Sister City
Com.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and -& carried by roll call to approve payment
A request was received from Daniel Vest, editor of Gladstone
Appvl.City purch.
High School Yearbook, "The Arena", for purchase by the City
of adv. in Glad -
of a one=page ad'for $100.
stone H.S. Year-
book,H
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
purchase of a one-half page ad at a cost of $65.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972 Page 3
The quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce was Quarterly Rpt.
submitted to Council. frm. Ch. of
Commerce
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from P. Peter Scott of the Los
Angeles County Department of Community Services for per-
mission to include an insert in one month's mailing of
City utility bills, advertising their services, location
and phone number.
The City Clerk informed Council he was in touch with
Mr. Scott, District Supervisor, and had advised him the
City no longer uses envelopes for mailing out utility
bills, and that Mr. Scott withdrew his request.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file the request.
A communication was received from the
recommending approval of step raises
status for the following employees:
Name
S. Wells
R. Wilk
R. Boehnke
Fireman
Fireman
Police Clerk
J. Dominguez Maint.Man III
T. Keane Therapist Team
Leader
J. Rodriguez Com. Worker
A. Plummer Water Utility Man
Personnel Board,
and/or permanent
To Status
Perm.Status
(Step 2)
Perm.Status
(Step 2)
Perm.Status
(Step 2)
Step 3
Perm.Status
(Step 2)
Perm.Status
(Step 2)
Step 5
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
A request was received from the Personnel Clerk, and
approval from the Personnel Board, for Council approval
for destruction of certain City records, in accordance
with the Government Code, with the signed consent of the
City Administrator, City Clerk, and City Attorney.
Req.fr. Cnty.
Dept.of Commun.
Serv. to include
insert in util.
bills
(Req.withdrawn)
Step Raises
Effective
11/13/72
11/12/72
11/8/72
11/4/72
11/9/72
11/9/72
11/5/72
A Resolution was presented, approving destruction of certain
records of the Personnel Office.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
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 6038.
Req.by Pers.Clk.
for appvl.destruc
old records
Res. #5038 appvg.
destruc.certain
records in Pers.
Office
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972 Page 4
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1016
Resolution No. 1016, conditionally granted a Variance cond.grtg. Var.
to permit construction of a fence 10 feet high, instead (V-325 - Bernard
of permitted 6 feet, on property located at 333 N. Blume)
Rockvale Avenue (Case V-325 - Bernard Blume). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1017
Resolution No. 1017, conditionally granted a Variance cond,grtg.Var.
to permit a reduced rear yard of 2 feet, instead of the (V-326 -
required 25 feet, on propert located at 139 Noble Place Franklin Chong)
(Case V-326 - Franklin Chong., No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,. P.C.Res.#1018
by Resolution No. 1018, initiated action to determine initiating hrg.
appropriate zone classification upon annexation and set on zone change
for public hearing (Proposed Northern Annexation District upon annex, for
No. 72 Revised - north side of Sierra Madre Avenue at propo.Northern
the east City Boundary - proposed reservoir site). No Annex.Dist.#72
action taken by Council. Revised (reser-
voir site)
A proposed Resolution was presented to establish the Res -#6039 estab.
procedure for the receipt and disbursement of Revenue Trust Fund for
Sharing Fund allocations received by the City, in order receipt & dis-
to comply with the recently enacted Revenue Sharing Law. bursement of
Revenue Sharing
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled: Fund allocations
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to City
ESTABLISHING A TRUST FUND IN THE CITY TREASUREY IN
WHICH ALL PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO
THE "STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1972"
SHALL BE DEPOSITED.
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, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6039.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the resigna7 Resig.Carl R.
tion of Carl R. Liger, probationary Lineman Helper, Liger, proba.
effective 11/3/72, due to moving out of state. Lineman Helper,
eff. 11/3/72
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Confirm. appt..
Power for confirmation of the appointment of Rodney D.
R. D. Humphrey,
Humphrey as probationary Lineman Helper, at Step 1 of
proba. Lineman
Range 113.0, effective 11/8/72.
Helper, eff.
11/8/72
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Superintendent of Light & Power also requested con-
Confirm. appt.
firmation of the appointment of Edmund L. Gibbons, Jr.,
E.L.Gibbons,Jr.,
as probationary Lineman, at Step 4 of Range 121.5,
proba. Lineman,
effective 11/6/72,
eff. 11/6/72
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972
The Superintendent of Light & Power further requested
confirmation of the appointment of John J. Stuart as
probationary Lineman, at Step 4 of Range 121.5, effective
11/6/72.
Moved by Councilman Clark,' seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light &
'Power for approval of the Agreement with Cornell, Howland,
Hayes & Merryfield, Inc., -to furnish engineering services
for the proposed Azusa Substation addition, with authori-
zation for execution of the Agreement.
The Superintendent of Power & Light appeared before
Council and explained the tentative time -table for the
accomplishment of the complete substation .two-year
project.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
proposed Agreement and authorize the execution of same
upon acquisition of the necessary land.
An invitation was received from the Superintendent of
Light & Power for members of Council and the City Adminis-
trator to attend quarterly meeting of the Commercial
Activities Committee of the California Municipal Utilities
Association, being hosted by the City of Azusa Light &
Power Department on 11/17/72 (meeting at 11:15 a.m. at
the Department Building, with lunch at Noon at the Old
Hickory Inn).
'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the invitation.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Easement
from Cherry Associates and Hadley Associates, for roadway
purposes C8 -ft. strip along the easterly boundary of the
Ranch Center - Powell Avenue).
Councilman Clark 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 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 6040.
A request was received from the Director of Public Works
for approval of plans and specifications for the construc-
tion of a Telemetering System (Phase t) for the City's
water system, with authorization for bid call. The
Telemetering System will allow the pump operators to view
the performance of the system on a panel board in the
meter shop while they are performing other tasks, such
as rebuilding water meters. There will also be an alarm
at the Police desk which will signify any malfunction in
the system during the nighttime hours, which will reduce
overtime now required on routine equipment checks.
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Confirm. appt.
J.J.Stuart,proba.
Lineman, eff.
11/6/72
Appvd.Agmt.w/
Cornell; Howland,
Hayes & Merry-
field,Inc., to
furnish.engr.
serv.for propo.
Az.Substa.add.,
& auth.exec.
upon acquis. of
land
Ivit, mtgof
Com'1 Activ.Com.
of Calif.Mun.
Util.Assn.,hosted
by City on 11/17
Res. #6040
acctg.Gr.Ease.
fr.Cherry Assoc.
& Hadley Assoc.
for roadway purp.
(8-ft.strip -
Powell Ave.)
Appvl.plans &
specs for Tele -
metering System
(Phase I) for
City's water
system, with auth.
for bid call
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifica-
tions, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
A progress report
was submitted by the
City Engineer on the
Progress report
Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe Railway Co.
grade crossings at
by C.Engr. on
Dalton, Alameda,
Azusa and San Gabriel
Avenues.
R R.crossings
City Engineer Stimson addressed Council and stated that on
10/16/72, the railway company sent preliminary plans to re-
work and re -grade the various crossings within the City.. He
noted the City will have to do the paving to connect the City.
street with the right-of-way area that had been worked upon.
He estimated that Cite forr!Ps working on this paving would
cost the City les -r than $3,000 for the black top.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
A report was received from the Director of Public Works Report re:
regarding removal of green parking zones in the 100 -block removal of green
of North Azusa Avenue, one being in front of Tony & Mack's parking zones in
Cleaners. The work was done in response to an order 100 -block of N.
from the State Division of Highways, as the State and Azusa Ave,.
Highways Code states that green curb may only be used
on state highways in front of a governmental building. (Auth. 1 -hr.
However, one hour or more limited -time parking may be restricted, pkg.
posted with the approval of the Division of Highways. signs in front
The owners of these businesses have been contacted, and of Tory -&.Mac's
the Cleaners is willing to try the one-hour parking Cleaners-& Cnty.
restriction. Health Center)
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to install one-hour
restricted parking signs in front of Tony and Mac's
Cleaners and the County Health Center.
A communication was received from the Director of Public
Appvl.plans
Works, which stated the San Gabriel Valley Municipal
for sewer ext.
Water District is planning to construct their flow control
in Sierra Madre
structure and their operations and maintenance center on
Ave, fr. Nob
the north side of Sierra Madre Avenue, approximately 750
Hill Dr. to
feet easterly of Nob Hill Drive. For various reasons,
apprx. 750 ft.
this will require a sewer line,
easterly & auth.
for P.W. Dept.
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works
to build City's
that plans for construction of the sewer extension be
portion of Main
approved, with the City to construct its half of the
Main, using City forces at an estimated cost of $1,500
for material. There are sufficient funds budgeted in
the Sewer Revolving Fund to cover the cost of this project.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
A recommendation was received from the Parks and Recreation Recom.fr.P&R Comm.
Commission for approval and authorization to execute a for appvl.& auth.
License Agreement with Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- exec.License Agmt.
way Co., for landscaping and beautifying of the underpass with AT&SF Railway
at Foothill Boulevard. for landscaping
& beautifying
An inquiry was made as to why the City had to beautify underpass @ Foot -
and landscape the underpass, and not the Santa Fe Railway hill Blvd.
Co. There were also questions as to what it would cost
the City. (Tabled to
11/20/72)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972 Page 7
There being insufficient information, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table this item to 11/20/72
Councilman Rubio expressed concern about the present City P.C. to study
Ordinances restricting the type of products that may be Ord. on Gas
sold or leased by Service Stations. Stations
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer to the Planning Commission
for study of Ordinance covering Gas Stations, as to whether
it is too restrictive for good business.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6041
payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands
Councilman Rubio 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 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6041.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment:
1
9:40 p.m.
City Clerk
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