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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 4, 1972 - CCi AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 43 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 Ord.er salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation Presbyterian Church. 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, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,-,,,,;'•. Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1972, were Appvl.Min. approved as submitted. 11/20/72 The Mayor welcomed the troupe from the Ballet Folklorico, Pres.plaque from the University of Zacatecas, Mexico. Paul Mendoza to Ballet introduced Raul Fernandez,,Director of the troupe, who Folklorico thanked the Council. The Mayor and Councilmen presented from the. a plaque to Senor Fernandez, who accepted on behalf of University the troupe and said he would give it to the Governor of of Zacatecas Zacatecas. The Mayor thanked the troupe for sharing the Christmas -tree lighting ceremony with them prior to the 1 Council meeting. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bid award for office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 11/30/723 for the Telemetering furnishing of a Telemetering Control System for the Control System Azusa Water Department (Project #511). Present at bid for Water Dept. opening were: City Administrator Dangleis, Director of (Project #511) Public Works Wells, Water Utility Superintendent Gros- didier, Accounting Director Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr. (Awarded to utomation Assoc The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of Inc.) publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic on November 16 and 23, 1972. Three (3) bids were received as follows: Name Amount Automation Associates, Inc. $18,996.00 American Chain & Cable Co., Inc., 22,500.00 Bristol Division 24 250.00 Envirotech Corp., Instruments & Controls Gro up (Engineer's estimate, $17,000) A communication was received from the Director of Public ' Works, recommending that the bid be awarded to Automa- tion Associates, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $18,996. Attached to this bid was the statement that"a deduction of $2,007 could be made if a Robertshaw Model 223 recorder were substituted for the Sparling Model 740 shown on the plans". If this deduction were made, the low bid would be $16,989. The substitute recorder has been investigated and has been found to satisfy the requirements for that link of the system. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 43 1972 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to award the bid to Autorration Associates, Inc., in the amount of $18,996, and to return the bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after the contract has been executed. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the Director of Public Works and the City Administrator to negotiate a change order with reference to the Robert- shaw Model 223 recorder. The City Clerk announced the bid opening at his office was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 11/30/72, for the sale of the City's surplus equipment: 2 Accounting Machines, 1 Billing Machine, and 1 Wheeldex Rotary File. Present were: City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Accounting Director Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on 11/9/72, and stated no bids were received. No action taken by Council. The time of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for two public hearings, the Mayor declared the following hearings open: (a) on appeal from denial of Conditional Use Permit (P.C. Res. #1020) to allow sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) within 300 feet of a residential zone, on property ' located at 325 N. Azusa Avenue (Case C-124 - Lucille Ciriza). (b) on appeal from denial of Variance (P.C. Res. #1021) to permit reduced parking of 10 spaces instead of the required 11 spaces, on proerty located at 325 N. Azusa Avenue (Case V-329 - Lucille Ciriza). By consensus of Council, both hearings (a) and (b) were considered jointly. The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Proof of Publication of both Notices in the Azusa Herald on 11/23/72, and Affidavits of Posting of both Notices on 11/22/72. He informed Council of the receipt of communi- cations from: Floyd W. Arnold, owner of property at 341 and -345 N. Azusa Avenue, in opposition to the grant- ing of the Conditional Use Permit; Murray and Micaela Hirota in opposition to the granting\of the Conditional Use Permit and the Variance. A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which stated the subject property is zoned C-2 and applicant proposes to open a beer bar and serve sandwiches; ' although this use is ordinarily permitted in this zone, subject property is located within 300 feet of a resi- dential zone and, therefore, requires a Conditional Use Permit. It further stated that as a retail commercial development, the off-street parking requirement for the entire development would be 7 spaces. Due to the change of use, an additional 4 spaces are required and, although the entire rear portion of subject property is paved, there is only room for 10 off-street parking spaces if the required access is maintained. Bid Opening for sale of City's surplus equipment (no bids received) Pub,Hrgs. on: a 'app.fr. den.CUP (Case C-124, Lucille Ciriza) (b) app.fr. den.Var. (Case V-328, Lucille Ciriza) (appeals denied) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1972 It was the opinion of the Planning Commission that the granting of these requests would not be in the best interests of the adjacent areas and City, due to the proximity of the residential uses, and both requests were denied. Charles Nabarrete, 261 W. 8th Street, Pomona, attorney representing Gordon Branham and Mrs. Bella Santa Cruz who propose to run the business at the subject location, appeared before Council. He stated that the business would be a neighborhood bar and grill and that the Associate Planning Director had recommended approval to the Planning Commission. Gordon Branham, 19142 Armstead, Glendora, addressed Council and stated he felt that he was improving the building and adding to the general improvement of the City. Also, that it would not be a simple beer bar, but would serve sandwiches and lunches. He further stated there would be no band, but there might be a juke box. Gilbert Trujillo, 1396 North Alameda Avenue, co-owner of property at 329 and 32921 North Alameda Avenue, appeared before Council and read into the record the petitions in opposition to both the Conditional Use Permit and the Variance each petition containing 20 signatures, which he had submitted to the Planning Commission and which had been previously submitted to Council. He expressed the concern of certain other property owners that there will be crimes of violence associated with a bar, with persons frequenting the area who would not be acceptable to residents in the area. He further protester the granting of a Variance for reduced pa'rking. He pointed out that the parking area served both the bakery and the proposed bar. Presently, part of the parking area is covered by a refuse bin for the bakery, and he assumed a second bin would be required for the bar. Mr. Branham again addressed Council and declared that the type of clientele would not be of the type Mr. Trujillo envisioned. He also pointed out that the parking spaces are there to serve both businesses and that it is a matter of one space less than the requirement. Mrs. Bella Santa Cruz addressed Council and wondered, if these appeals were denied, would there be any other kind of business she could have in that building, particularly with the parking requirement. The Mayor responded that he was sure there was. and referred her to the Planning Department for further information. No one else wishing to speak regarding these hearings and no further communications having been received, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that both hearings be closed. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to deny both appeals ' (C-124 and V-328) and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolutions. Marsha Doiron, 960 E. Gaillard Street, a student in the audience, addressed Council and asked the reasons why the appeals were denied. Council Members explained their reasoning, based upon representing the people of the area who did not want the bar to be located there. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of step raises for the following employees: Page 3 Step Raises AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1972 Page 4 Name To Status Effective C. Jordan Police Clerk Step 3 12/11/72 M. Russo Police Officer Step 3 12/14/72 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the recommendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1027 Resolution No. 1027, granted a Variance to permit a grtg. Var. reduced rear 1 yard of 21 feet instead of the required (V-331 - Edw. 25 feet, on property located at 1013 Old Mill Road Delve) (Case V-331 - Edward Delve). No action taken by Council. . A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Commission, recommending that a study be made of the Subdivision Ordinance re: Park and Recreation fees, authorized by the Quimby Act. 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 to instruct the Planning Commission to investigate fee application to apartment houses, so there may be an equalization for all types of buildings. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Section 19.06.011, to rezone certain property to R -la upon annexation (Proposed Northern Annexation District ' No. 72 Revised - 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 (City Initiated - PRO- POSED NORTHERN ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 72 REVISED). 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 1045. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending the Municipal Code by restoring to the newly re -codified Code the Chapter relating to dangerous weapons, as requested by the Polic6 Chief. Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.09 TO TITLE 8 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS. 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 Recom, by P&R Comm.for study of Subdiv.Ord. re: P&R fees, auth.by Quimby Act (referred to P.C.for investigation re: apts.houses) Ord. #1045 - rezone re,servoi site property to R -la upon annex. (Propose( Northern Annex. Dist -#72 Revised) Ord. #1046 adding Chap. 8.09 to M.C. re: dangerous weapons AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1972 Page 5 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 1046. A Resolution was presented, amending Paragraph 2(f), Res,#6046 . Section 86 of Civil Service Rules & Regulations re: leaves amend.Sec.86, of absence, giving the Department Heads authority to para.2(f) of determine the validity for reasons for "personal business" R&R re:"pers. sick leave. bus."sick lve. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2(f) OF SECTION 86 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unaimously 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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem and numbered Resolution 6046. A report was submitted by the City Attorney regarding regulation of the speed of trains within the City limits. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to refer the report to the Police Chief and City Administrator for study and recommendation re: reasonable speed of trains. A communication was received from the Police Chief, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Susan Stroman as probationary Police Clerk under the E.E.A. program, at Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 12/11/72 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. A communication was received from the Director of Parks & Recreation, requesting confirmation of the promotional appointment of Frank Halstead to Park Maintenance Foreman, at Step 3 of Range 116.5, effective 12/4/72. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. ' A request was received from the newly formed Azusa Fireman's Association, which is generated out of the demise of the Azusa Police and Fire Association, for dues to be deducted from paychecks, with a list of all members and signatures authorizing deductions in the amounts stated. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to grant the request. The matter of reimbursement to the Sister City Committee for accountable expenses incurred during the visitation of the Mayor of Zacatecas, during Golden Days celebration, was submitted to Council. The City Report by City Atty. re: reg. of speed of trains within City limits (referred to Pol.Ch.& C.Adm. for study & recomm.) Confirm.appt. Susan Stroman, proba.Police Clerk(E.E.A.), eff.12/11/72 Confirm.promo. appt. Frank Halstead to Park Maint. Fore., effec. 12/4/72 Appvl, req.by Az.Fireman's Assn.for dues to be ded.from paychecks Reimb,to Sister City Com, for exp.incurred during visitati of Mayor of Zac AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1972 Page 6 Administrator stated that this matter, in the amount of $229.31, had already been taken care of. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was given of an invitation to attend a champagne reception in honor of Bob Christofferson, City Manager ' of the City of Covina, who is leaving to become City Manager of the City of Salinas. The reception is to be held at the Covina Bowl on Friday, 12/15/72, from 2:00- 4:30 m., at $2.50 each. /,.�.r...,,a;"a......,ce4.�e,., z•<a-'--�.4rrd...-.e:-r-..-„-?..F:----.*'a"`..,'- ,u..,�.-� —The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Leland Carter, Police Officer, effective 1/5/73, to enter a banking firm. Invit.to attend recep, honoring Bob Christoff- erson, former City Mgr. of Covina Resig. Leland Carter, Pol. Off. effec. 1/5/73 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by by Councilman and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A request was received from the Director of Parks & Waiver of. Recreation for Council to waive the 50¢ bicycle bicycle lic. licensing fee for the period January 1-31, 1973. The fee from Bicycle Safety Contest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan.1-31, 1/27/73, at Memorial Park, sponsored by the Mayor's 1973 Safety Committee. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to waive the bicycle licensing Councilman Rubio asked to be excused from the 12/18/72 fee from January 1-31, 1973, as requested. Councilman Snyder reminded Council of the Ballet Folk- Ballet Folk- lorico from the University of Zacatecas to be held at 8:00 lorico from Zac., Citrus College Auditorium, 12/7/72, at p.m, Univ:of ' 12/7/72,Citrus Aud., 8 p.m. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6047 payment of warrants by the City Claims & Demands Councilman Decker 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. Next Resol Next Ordin. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by 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 6047. Councilman Rubio asked to be excused from the 12/18/72 Counc.Rubio Council meeting, as he would like to attend his son's excused from graduation from the Police Academy. 12/18/72 mtg. ' Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman . Rubio from the 12/18/72 Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Clark and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 8:59 p.m. Next Resol Next Ordin.