HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 2, 1973 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1973 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. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation
of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, City Engineer Stimson,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 18, 1972, were
Appvl. Min.
submitted to Council. City Clerk Klarr noted a correc-
12/18/72 as
tion to be made on page 6: item to be added after roll
corrected
call on Resolution #6053, as follows: "The monthly reports
from various City Departments were submitted by the City
Administrator. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by
Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and
file". The Minutes were approved as corrected.
Councilman Rubio presented an award to Mrs. Marilyn Chase,
Serv. Award:
Supervisor of Recreation, for 10 years service with the
Mrs. M. Chase,
City.
Superv.of Rec.
The Mayor presented a check, in the amount of $312.09,
Preq.check to
to Carl Hauser, retired Park Maintenance Foreman, for
Carl Hauser
reimbursement of unused sick leave upon retirement.
for unused sick
lv.upon retire.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the
Pub.Hrg.on zone
public hearing on the recommended zone change from
change fr. C-3
C-3 to R -3a by Planning Commission Resolution #1029,
to R -3a (z-169 -
on property located on the south side of Alosta
Fredk.Moller &
Avenue, from 192 to 638 feet east of Calera Avenue
Azusa Pac.Coll.)
(Case z-169 - Frederick Moller and Azusa Pacific
College), the Mayor declared the hearing open.
(approved)
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa
Herald & Pomotropic on 12/21/72, and the affidavit of
posting of said Notice on subject property on 12/22/72.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated the subject property is presently vacant and is
located between the Trevor Arms and Citrus Garden
Apartments; the property to the south is developed with
single-family residences, and the property to the north
is occupied by student housing for Azusa Pacific College.
The environmental impact of the project was considered
by the Planning Commission and it was found that there
'would be no adverse impact on the environment. A
specific and complete report pertaining to the proposed
development will be required of the developer prior to
the approval or issuance of any permits. Also, the
Planning Commission has directed the Associate Planning
Director to present the Precise Plan for ary developmept
on subject property to the Commission for review, and
has recommended approval of the zone change requested.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1973
Hank Bode, Busineso Manager of Azusa Pacific College,
addressed Council and asked approval of the zone change.
Ken Marts, representing Alfred E. Mann, president of
Southwest Development Company, appeared before Council
and gave a brief description of the type of development
which is planned for the property.
No one else wishing to speak regarding this matter and no
further communications having been received, it was
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the zone
change as recommended, and to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The City Clerk presented, for ratification by Council,
a Proclamation issued by the Mayor declaring Thursday,
December 28, 1972, as a holiday for City employees
in memory of former President Harry S. Truman, this
date having been proclaimed by the President of the
United States and the Governor of the State of Calif-
ornia as a national day of mourning and holiday pursuant
to Section 6700(n) of the Government Code.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify the action
of the Mayor.
The City Clerk notified Council of the receipt of a
claim against the City by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Tyko,
'916 Citrus Edge, for alleged damage from sewer backup
in September and November, 1972. The claim for September
had already been submitted, but was included in this new
claim.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer claim to the City's
insurance carrier, with a letter of transmittal to be
written by the City Attorney and enclosing a report of
the incidents prepared by the Directpr of Public Works.
The City Clerk also notified Council of the receipt
of a claim against the City by Joan M. Hudson for
alleged personal injury from stepping into curb -side
storm drain at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue
and 6th Street on 12/7/72.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer
it to the City's insurance carrier.
A Resolution was presented, requesting the County
Assessor to furnish an estimate of assessed valuation
'of property within the City for the succeeding fiscal
year 1973-74.
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
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Ratification
of Procl.
declaring
12/28/72 a
holiday for
employees
Claim vs.City
by L.M.Tykol
for alleged
damage from
sewer backup
in Sept.& Nov.
1972
(referred to
ins.carrier w/
ltr.transmittal
by C.Atty. &
report by Dir.
P.W.)
Claim vs. City
by Joan M.
Hudson for
alleged pers.inj.
fr.stepping into
curb storm drain
@ N.W. cor.Azusa
Ave. & 6th St.
Res. ¢#5056
req.Cnty.
Assessor to fur-
nish est. of
assessed val.of
propty. within
City
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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 6056.
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Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice:
a new application for On -Sale Beer (Food) License by rwindale
Lynn A. Bullard for premises located at 347 S. Irwindale Ave. (Kamau)
Avenue, known as "Kamau".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raise
recommending approval of permanent status and step
raise for the following employee:
Name To Status Effective
D. Moskus Sr.Secretary Perm.Status (Step 2) 1/3/73
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1032, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit construction of a building within 30 feet of
a street centerline instead of the required 50 feet,
and a manufacturing use within 50 feet of a property
line across the street from an "R" zone, on property
located at 1055 W. 5th Street (Case V-333 - Forest
Fabricators). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1033, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit -a manufacturing building and use within 50
feet of a property line adjacent to a "P" zone, on
property located at 925 W. est Street (Case V-335 -
Screwmatic). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1034, conditionally granted a Var-
iance to permit a reduced rear yard of 14 feet instead
of the required 25 feet, on property'located at 122 N.
Barbara Avenue (Case V-336 - Joyce Baumgardner). No
action taken by Council.
The City Attorney submitted a proposed Ordinance for
introductnry first reading, adding Sections 8.52.131
(Drinking]n Public)., 8.52.132 (Sniffing, Inhaling or
Drinking Certain Substances), 8.52.13 (Appearing in
Public Place in Intoxicated Condition, and 8.52.134
(Same - Annoyance to Others) to the newly recodified
Municipal Code. While portions of these sections have
been preempted by State Law, there are vital parts not
so preempted.
Councilman Clark'offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
P.C.Res.#1032
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-333 - Forest
Fabricators)
P.C.Res.#1033'
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-335--
Screwmatic)
P.C.Res.#1034
cond,ggrtg.Var.
(V-336 -Joyce
Baumgardner)
1st intro.rdg.
Ord. adding
4 Sections to
M.C. re:
Unlawful
Conduct
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1973 Page 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 8.52.131, 8.52.1320 8.52.133 AND
8.52.134 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
UNLAWFUL CONDUCT.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Administrator requested authorization for Auth.payment
payment of 50 to Foothill Freeway Association for $50 for Foot -
'investment' from December 1972 to December 1973• hill Freeway
Assn.Investment,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Dec. 1972-73•
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment.
A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth.waiver of
requesting replacement of a 1973 American Motors Matador, bidding proc.
which police unit had been demolished in a traffic acci- for purch.of 1
dent, with waiver of bidding procedure. Savage Pontiac, Police Unit fr.
the low bidder at the time of the recent purchase of Savage Pontiac,
police vehicles, has agreed to replace this unit at the as replacement
unit cost of the original bid, $3,824, (without trade-
in) according to specifications submitted.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications for
the vehicle requested.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Sn-ler
and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under
the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procec'ures and that public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same.
'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Purchasing
Officer be authorized to purchase one vehicle, according
to the approved specifications, from Savage Pontiac, at
the unit cost of the original bid, $3,824.
A request was received from the Director of Parks & Confirm.promo.
Recreation for confirmation of the promotional appoint- appt.J.A.Angulo
ment of Jose A. Angulo from Park Maintenance Man I to Pk.Maint.Man
under E.E.A. program) to Park Maintenance Man II II, eff. 1/2/73
under the regular complement), at Step 2,of Range 112.0,
effective 1/2/73.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A further communication was received from the Director Confirm.appt.
of Parks & Recreation, requesting confirmation of the S.F.Coburn, Pk.
appointment of Stephen F. Coburn as Park Maintenance Mpint.Man I
Man I (under the E. E. A. program), at Step 1 of (under E.E.A.),
Range 110.5, effective 1/3/73. eff. 1/3/73
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Recommendations were received from the City Administra- Pers.Bd classif.
for regarding the proposed revisions to ,fob descrip- study w/ recom.
tions approved by the Personnel Board at its meeting fr. C. Admin.
of 12/12/72.
(tabled to
1/15/73)
After discussion, it was
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman S der
and unanimously carried to table this item to the 1 73
meeting.
A request was received from the City Clerk and Accounting Appropriation
Director that $1,100 be appropriated for the purchase of of $1,100 for
additional accounting equipment and programming to complete purch, of addl.
the semi -automated operations. This money presently is acctg.equip.&
not budgeted but can be covered by Revenue Sharing Funds. programming,
'from Rev.Shar-
Moved by Councilman Decker, secora-a `v Councilman Clark ing Funds
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
A request was received from the City Engineer for approval Appvl.plans &
of plans and specifications for furnishing 12 steel poles specs for purch.
and appurtenant
fixtures and lamps, to be installed
by
new poles &
City Forces for
baseball diamonds at Memorial Park,
with
lamps for base -
request for bid
call. Estimated cost is $51,000.
This
ball diamonds
money presently
is not budgeted but can be covered
oy
8 Mem.Pk., with
Revenue Sharing
Funds,
auth. for bid
call
Discussion was held re: committing Revenue Sharing Funds
at this time without previously establishing priorities.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plans
and specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Request by
Municipal Water District for vacation of "old" portion SGVMWD for
of Sierra Madre Avenue, lying northerly of the north vacation of
line of the "present" Sierra Madre Avenue, which contains Easement on
'an easement for public street and highway purposes "old" Sierra
granted to the County of Los Angeles on 2/21/28. Madre Ave.
The City Attorney informed Council of a summary proced-
ure in the Streets and Highways Code for highways super-
seded by relocation. Also, a report is needed from the
Director of Public Works regarding this easement and, if
he reports it is not required for public purposes, Council
could adopt a Resoltuipo. This procedure does not require
a public hearing. If Council so desires, the City Attorney
said he will prepare a Resolution for the next regular
Council meeting.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to Instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Resolution.
The Mayor presented an unsigned letter addressed to Unsigned ltr;
Council, objecting to the study of Social Security or to Cncl, object.
Retirement Plan, said letter purporting to be from the to study of Soc.
Light and Water Department employees and Street Depart- Sec.or Retire.
ment employees. Accompanying the letter were communica- Plan, etc.
tions from the Light and Water Department and Street
Department, signed by all employees, disclaiming any
knowledge of the unsigned letter.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6057
payment of warrants by the City. Claims•& Demands
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Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CT,AIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH91E TAME ARE,TO BE PAID.
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 6057,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:01 p.m.
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