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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 1973 - CC (2)1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 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. Albert Duggan of St. Frances of Rome R. C. Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem Absent: Councilmen: Snyder (excused at 2/20/73 meeting) Also Present: Acting -City Attorney Dolley, City Admin- istrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,•Superintendent of Light & Power Gerhari, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Park Superintendent Brown, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Associate Plan- ning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting 'Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr. The Minutes of the meeting of February 20, 19731 were approved as submitted. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Agvl .Min. 2/20/73 The award for Frank Halstead, Park Maintenance Foreman, Serv.Award for 5 years service with the City will be presented at Frank Ha stead, the 3/19/73 meeting, by request of the Mayor, as Mr. Pk.Maint.Foreman Halstead was unable to be present to receive his award (cont. to 3/19/73) at this meeting.. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public'O hearing on the appeal from denial of a Variance (Planning Commission Resolution #1040) to permit a sign, other than a directory, in an R-3 zone, on property located at 451 N. Rockvale Avenue (Case V-339 - Foothill Gardens Condominium), the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald on 2/22/73, and the affidavit of posting of said Notice on 2/23/73. A memo was received from the Planning Commission, stating i't did not feel the proposed billboard type and size of sign was in keeping with a residential, development nor in the best interests of the neighborhood, and, therefore, denied the request for a Variance. Richard Evans, member of Foothill Gardens Owners, Inc., addressed Council and submitted an amended plan for a sign of reduced size.; 'The Associate Planning Director appeared pefore Council and reiterated that part of the feeling of the Planning Commission was that the original proposed sign would appear to be a billboard because of its size, rather than a simple identification type. After discussion, it was Pub.Hrg. on. app.fr.den.Var. (Case V-339 - Foothill Gardens Condominium) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the proposed amended plan tothe Planning Commission for a report to be submitted at the 3/19/73 meeting, and to continue the public hearing to 3/19/73 at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk submitted a claim against the City by Gary Scott Feadler, 12831 Ghent, Azusa, for alleged personal injury suffered in an automobile accident involving a Police vehicle, on 12/18/72. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. The City Clerk submitted another claim against the City by Mary E. Hayslip, 2945 Knollwood, La Verne, for alleged personal injury from stepping into an uncovered hole where a tree had`been removed at 123 E. Foothill Boulevard, on 1/26/73: Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. A request was received from Robert L. McDonnell, Jr.,, to address Council re: proposed Sheep Mountain Wilder- ness. Bob McDonnell, Jr., 1301 E. Meda Avenue, Glendora, appeared before Council and explained the need for ' setting aside an area'to be known as the Sheep Mountain Wilderness, as a preserve to maintain a small band of Nelson bighorn sheep. The area is located between Crystal Lake and Mt. Baldy, and has clear water streams with a healthy native fish population, contains peaks over 9,000 feet high,;and has a population of ancient limber pines over 2,000 years old. He requested a Resolution be adopted, supporting the creation of such a Wilderness Area, with copies to be sent to the appropriate persons in the State and Federal Government. Councilman Clark offered the Fesolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND DESIGNATION OF THE SHEEP MOUNTAIN,WILDERNESS AREA IN THE ANGELES AND SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FORESTS. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Cout}cil: AYES: Councilmen:- Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Resolution 6070. The City Clerk submitted a proposed contract for evaluation of Azusa Project Divert. The City Clerk explained to Council that part of the contract with the State for California Council on Criminal Justice monies requires an evaluation of the Project within 30 days after the funding year terminates. Page 2 Claim vs.City by Gary $.Feadler Fe: alleged pens. inj.£r. auto ace. 12/18/72 Claim vs. City by M.E-.Hayslip res alleged Pers, inj. at 123 E. ono1/26/731vd., R.L.McDonnell,Jr., add.Cncl. re: propo. Sheep Mt. Wilderness Res. #6070 endorsing & supporting the creation of Sheep Mountain Wilderness Area Auth. Mayor to execute contract for evaluation of Az,Proj.Div. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Page 3 This evaluation is required whether a second -year request is made or not, and must be into receive second -year monies. The requirement is paid for out of grant monies, It'was noted by various Councilmen that such an evaluation would help them to decide on further funding of the Project. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize execution of the contract by the Mayor. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On - Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises) License from Paul B. Ottman, II, to James P. Flanagan, for premises located at 112 E. Foothill Boulevard, known as "The Town House". ABC Notice 12 E. Foothill Blvd. (The Town House) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried tp receive and file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status Effective R. Barnes Equip. Mech. Step 5 3/6/73 J. Greenelsh Fireman Step 5 3/7/73 A. Escoto Meter Reader Step 3 3/8/73 W. Chin Police Officer Step 2 3/5/73 R. Clark Police Officer Step 5 3/1/73 V. Cox Police Clerk Dispatcher Step 4 3/13/73 K. Lueck Police Clerk Dispatcher Step 4 3/14/73 J. Enriquez Maint. Man II Perm.Status (no inc.)' 3/6/73 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. The Perspnnel Board submitted a proposed job description for Finance Officer, recommended by the Board. Discussion was held regarding "Training and Experience" under Qualification Guide, as to the proposed 'at least two years in municiPel government" inclusion in the five years of professional experience. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to amend the qualifications on Training and Experience, to read as follows: A Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting or Business, and five (5) years of professional experience in financial administration, accounting, or city management, including at least two (2) years of broad adm4nistrative experience or experience at a supervisory,level. Previous experience in municipal government is desirable. A Master's degree in Business or Public Administra- tion may be substituted for one (1) year basic experience. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the job description for Finance Officer,,as amended. Appvd. job descrip, for Finance Officer, as amended AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1043, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a reduced rear yard of 18 feet instead of the required 25 feet, on property located at 437 S. Fairvale Avenue (Case V-342 - Charles Tisher). No action taken by Council. 'Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1044, granted a Variance to per1nit a fence higher than 42 inches in the required front set -back, on property located at 1100 W. Hollyvale Street (Case V-343 - Aerojet Electrosystems). No action taken by Council. An Oidinance was presented for second reading and adoption, amending Section 15.04.030 and repealing Section 15.04.040 of the Municipal Code re: Fire Zones. Co-incilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 15.04.030 AND REPEALING SECTION 15.04.04Q OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE ZONES. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Ordinance 1052. Page 4 P.C.Res.#1043 cond.grtg.Var. (V-342 - Chas. Tisher) P.C.Res.#1044 frtg. Var. V-343 --Aero- jet Electro - systems) Ord. #1052 amend. Sec.15.04.030 & repealing Sec. 15.04.040 of M.C. re: Fire Zones An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro.rdg. reading, adding Chapter 2.21 to Title 2 of the Munici- Ord. adding pal Code creating the office of Finance Officer and Chap.2.21 to prescribing the duties thereof. Title 2 of M.C. re: Finance Councilman Decker offered for introductory first read- Officer ing the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 2.21 TO TITLE 2 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING THE nFFICE OF FINANCE OFFICER AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Decker seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A communication was received from the Police Chief, Retirement of advising of the retirement of Lt. C. J. Flynn, effec- Pol.Lt. C. J. tive 3/1/73. Flynn, effective Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by -Councilman Decker 3/1/73 and unanimously carried to accept, and authorize prepara- tion of a Resolution of Commendation and a plaque, to be presented to Lt. Flynn. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #5071 commending A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Cornelius J. COMMENDING CORNELIUS J. FLYNN. I Flynn fi AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Resolution 6071. The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation Confirm.promo. of the promotional appointment of Police Sergeant appt. P01.4gt. Joseph T. Molloy to probationary Police Lieutenant, at J.T,Molloy to Step 4 of Range 125.0, effective 3/6/73• Pol.Lt., eff. Remala, Maintenance Man II, Street Department, for 3/6/73 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Maint. Man II, and unanimously carried to confirm the promotional for success.comp. appointment. of P.W. Course A request was received from the Police Chief for confirma- Confirm.promo. tion of the promotional appointment of Police Officer appt. Pol.Off. Byron Nelson to probationary Police Sergeant, at Step 3 B.Nelson to Pol. of Range 123.01 effective 3/6/73• Sgt., eff. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 3/6/73 and unanimously carried to confirm the promotional appointment. The City Administrator submitted a request that Council C.Adm, desig. designate the City's representative for the purpose of City's rep, for "Meet and Confer" sessions. He also sumbitted a "Meet & Confer" tentative calendar of progression on budget and "Meet Sessions and Confer" sessions. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to designate City Administrator Dangleis as the City's representative for "Meet and Confer" sessions. A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease- Res. #6072 ment from Johnny E. Johnson and Glenn R. Watson for accpt. Gr/Ease. storm drain purposes, for a strip of land 10 feet in for storm drain width, more or less, from the most southerly corner of purp. (J. E. Lot 46, Tract 25309, to Sierra Madre Avenue. Johnson & G. R, Watson) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 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, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Resolution 6Q72. A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Appvl.reimb. Works for reimbursement of $9.00 tuition to John W. $9 tuition to Remala, Maintenance Man II, Street Department, for John W. Remala, successful completion of the course in PW -50 IntroduG- Maint. Man II, tion to Public Works. for success.comp. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman DeFker of P.W. Course and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Page 6 The Director of Public Works submitted a recommends-, tion for approval of the attendance of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works at the 25th Annual Transportation and Public Works Conference, to be held March 22 thru 24, 1973, in San Diego, with reimbursement of accountable expenses not to exceed $150 each. Moved by Councilman Rubio, and unanimously carried by recommendation. seconded by Councilman Decker roll call to approve the A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Works for approval of the attendance of Herbert Grosdidier, Water Utility Superintendent, at the Annual Conference of the American Water Works Association, to be held in Las Vegas from May 14 thru May 18, 1973, with accountable expenses not to exceed $250; with request for approval of transfer of $100 from the Water Department's Furniture & Fixtures Account to its Conference Account. This transfer is necessary to cover the estimated expenses of the conference. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendations. The City Administrator submitted a request that Martin Rubin, Storekeeper, be appointed Acting Assistant Purchasing Officer, effective 1/15/73 to 3/16/73, at one step above his current compensation for such acting service, in accordance with Rule VI, Section 47, Paragraph 6, of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the request. A request was received"from the City Administrator for confirmation of the appointment of Lizzie Learn, as Assistant Purchasing Officer, at Step 1 of Range 118.0, effective 3/19/73. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded'by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Director of Public Works submitted a proposed Agree- ment between Southern Pacific Transportation Company, County Road Department, and the City of Azusa, for the installation of warning signals and track improvements in conjunction with the improvement of,Irwindale Avenue within the City. The Agreement provides that the cost of the improvement will be borne 50% by the Railroad and 50% by the County and City. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that Council approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same, and that a certified copy of the,action by Council be attached to each copy. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement between Southern Pacific Transportation Company, County of Los Angeles, and the City'of Azusa, for the installation of warning signals and track improvements in conjunction with the improvement of Irwindale Avenue within the City of Azusa, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Agreement. d Appvl.attend. C.Engr.& D1r.PW Transportation & P,W. Conf., 3/22-24, San Diego, w/reimb. acct, exp.$150 each Appvl.attend. Water Utility Supt.Grosdidier @Amer.W.Wks:Conf., Las Vegas, 5/14- 18,w/acct.exp. $250;also tranf. of $100 in Wtr. Dept.Acets. Martin Rubio, Storekeeper,apptd. Actg.Asst.Purch. Off. from 1/15/73 3/16/73 Confirm.appt. Lizzie Learn as Asst.Purch.pff., eff. 3/19/73 Appv�.Agmt.bet. So.Pac.Transp. Co.,County Road Dept. & City for install. warning signals & track impr. re: improve.of Irwin- dale Ave. within City AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Page 7 The Director of Public Works submitted a memo regard- Report by ing a narrow strip of excess Freeway land, running Dir.P.W. re: between San Gabriel Avenue and Azusa Avenue, immediately Mini Parks south of the fenced Freeway right-of-way. He explained Auth.attend. the possible development of this strip of property as a (referred to "mini park", complete with walkway and shrubbery. He Assemblyman pointed out that the State Department of Highways would Johnson for require the property to be purchased at an amount just clarification) under $1,000, or leased at an annual amount of $100. 3/14-16, at Between the purchase cost and the improvements, a liberal Sacramento estimate was made in the area of $10,000 to establish this land as a "mini park",. Res. #6073 The question was raised by Council concerning the State law, sponsored originally by Assemblyman Harvey Johnson, which would lease excess Freeway parcels to the City for $1.00 per year if the'City maintained the parcels. While Council felt that this specific proposal may be too expensive for the City, in its present proposed form, the principle of the discrepancy between Assemblyman Johnson's bill and what the State Department of Highways was requiring seemed to be an important issue. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Councilmen: and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to NOES: Assemblyman Johnson for clarification. None A request was received from the Police Chief for Auth.attend. attendance by Lt. Gilbert Trujillo and himself to Lt.G.Trujillo attend a Seminar by the Department of Justice, to be & Police Chief held in Sacramento, from March 14 thru 16, 1973, with @ Seminar by expenses to be paid by' the State. Dept.of Justice, 3/14-16, at Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio Sacramento and unanimously carried to approve the request. The City Administrator submitted a communication from Res. #6073 Southern California Edison Company, stating it will be auth.exec.of necessary for the City to obtain electrical service Gr/Ease.to S.C. for the City Reservoir Site by a Grant of Easement to Edison Co. to the Edison Company, for a strip of land, 4 feet wide, supply elec. lying within Lot 3, Se"ction 26, Township 1 North, Range serv. to City 10 West. Reservoir site Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO ERECT, ALTER, AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL POLES, LINES, AND APPURTENANCES NECESSARY TO SUPPLY ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO CITY RESERVOIR SITE,. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. '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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder Decker, Clark, Solem and numbered Resolution 6073. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Page 8 The City Administrator submitted a proposed Agreement Agmt.bet.Cnty. between the County of,Los Angeles and the City relative & City re: to County participation with the City for the purpose of modifying & modifying and interconnecting traffic control signals interconnecting and doing appurtenant work as may be necessary on traffic control Arrow Highway within the City. signals, etc., The County also requires adoption of a Resolution of on Arrow Hwy. consent to establish a portion of Arrow Highway within (Mayor auth, to the City as a part of the system of County Highways, sign) with,approval of the Exemption Declaration dated 2/26/73; finding the project has no significant effect on the environment, and that -the improvement is for street improvements of a minor nature. The Director of Public Works addressed Council and explained that the City's share of the improvement cost Is the share of TOPICS money previously assigned to the County ($10,300). However, if the project is not approved for TOPICS financing, the Agreement shall be considered null and void. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6074 cons.to estab. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of por. Arrow CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ARROW Hwy.as part of HIGHWAY WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF system of Cnty COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Highways Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Resolution 6074. Moved by Councilman C1'ark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with the'County. Councilman Clark suggested the preparation of a Resolu- Res.to be prep. tion to be sent to the President of the United States urging with - and appropriate Members of Congress, urging that funds }folding funds for the restoration of North Vietnam be withheld until for restor.of all Prisoners of War are returned and all persons listed N.Vietnam until as missing in action are accounted for. all POW's are returned & MIA's Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker are acctd.for and unanimously carried by roll call that such a Resolution be prepared. ' At the suggestion of Councilman Clark, it was Auth.adv.acet. exp.for attend. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio @ LCC Inst.on and unanimously carried by roll call that advance account- Labor Relations, able expenses be authorized for those attending the 3/28-30, San League of California Cities Institute on Labor Relations Francisco in San Francisco, 3/28-30, 1973• AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1973 Councilman Clark requested the status of reports concern- ing acoustics in the Auditorium and organizational chart. City Engineer Stimson informed Council that the Engineer- ing Department had prepared a small scale proposal of the organizational chart for presentation at the 3/19/73 meeting. With regard to the acoustical study, he felt that no funds had been authorized for the study. It was the consensus of Council that the City Engineer should make the necessary inquiries and submit the information on the cost to Council. The City Clerk read in�full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by'the Citv. 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 BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Snyder and numbered Resolution 6075. Page 9 Status of rpto. on accousticp in Aud. & organi- zational chart Res. #6075 Claims & Demands Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:02 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution #6076 Next Ordinance #1053 1