HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 16, 1973 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 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 Dr. Frank F. Mason of First Baptist Invocation
Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield,.City Administrator
Dangleis, City Engineer Stimson, Water Utility
Superintendent Grosdidier, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Parks &
Recreation Guarrera, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Accounting
Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1973, were approved
as submitted.
Mayor Solem presented a certificate of appreciation to
Cathy Castro for representing the City of Azusa at the
"Little Miss California Pageant", Cathy was sponsored
by Azusa -Chamber of Commerce and Red Lee, owner of the
Cornhusker's Restaurant, Azusa.
Mayor Solem also presented certificates of appreciation
to Fire Chief Torrance, as City Chairman for the March
of Dimes, and to Ruth Waite, representative of the March
of Dimes. Fire Chief Torrance will present certificates
to the members of the "Azusa Firemen's Banjo Band",
(Cass Shaad, Jack Hunter, Ray Perry, Bill Roberts and
Bobbie Gauldin) as they were unable to be present at the
meeting.
City Administrator Johd Dangleis presented a plaque to
George Moore, former Recreation Supervisor, for his 15
years of dedicated service to the City of Azusa
The City Clerk presented requests for waiver of certain
Ordinance requirements to allow issuing of fireworks
sales permits, by the following:
1) United Mexican American Youth & Parents of Azusa
(length of existence of organization)
2) Paul Revere Chapter, Order of DeMolay (filed past
April 1, 1973)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and,unanimously carried to approve waivers and grant both
requests.
The City Clerk presented a request from Accounting.Dir-
ector Cooney, and City Treasurer Talley to attend the
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Legisla-
tive Seminar, to be held in Sacramento 5/11/73, with
advance accountable expenses of $65 each.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten,-
dance by Ed Cooney and Robert Talley.at the seminar.
Appvl.Min
4/2/73
Pres. certifs.
of appreciation
to Cathy Castro
for rep.Cty. at
"Little Miss Ca.
Pageant"
Also to Chief
Torrance, Ruth
Waite, & mbrs.
of the "Az.Fire
men's Banj,) Band'
for March of Dim
fund raising
benefit
Pres. plaque to
G. Moore,for 15
yrs.srvs..to Cty.
Req.for waiver
of fireworks
sales permits
(United Mex.
Amer.Youth etc
(Paul Revere
Chptr.Order of
DeMolay)
Appvl.for Acctg.
Dir, to attend
Mun.Fin.Officers
Seminar, Sacro.
5/11/73, with adv
acct. expenses
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973 Page 2
The City Clerk submitted for Council consideration the Appvl.contracts
recommendation by,the Azusa,Project Divert Board of for J.Greenwald
Directors for the City to execute contracts for services Ph.D. & Pat
to the Project, by Jerry Greenwald Ph.D., who will -provide Gleason, for..
staff training in the area of group counseling; and services to Az.
Patricia Gleason, who will work in the capacity of Public Project Divert
Information Services. (Grant funds budgeted and approved
by CCCJ).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and
authorize execution of the contracts.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of a Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer & Wine 200 S.Irwindale
(Bona Fide Public Eating Place) license from E. L. Ave. (formerly
McDowell to Violet Mount, for premises located at 200 S. "Irwindale Inn")
Irwindale Avenue (formerly "Irwindale Inn").
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,599,324.63 as of March 31, 1973. Fin. State.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step raises
recommending the approval of step raises and/or perm- and/or perm.
anent status for the following employees: status
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1052
tion No. 1052 conditionally granted a Variance to permit grntd.Var. to
a reduced rear yard of 1216" instead of the required permit reduced
25 ft., on property located at 406 S. Grantland Drive rear yard (Case
(Case V-346 - Thomas Patrick O'Neil). No action taken V-346 - T.
by Council. Patrick O'Neil)
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.,Res.#1053
Resolution No.,1053, conditionally granted a Conditional grntd. CUP in
Use Permit to allow the establishment of a condominium R -3a zone (Case
development in an R -3a zone, on property located at the C-130 -Monrovia
N.E. corner of Palm Drive and Foothill.Boulevard (Case Nursery Co.)
C-130 - Monrovia'Nursery Company). No action taken by
Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #1054
approving the Easterly Annexation District #74 (west of appvg:Easterly
Citrus Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the A.T. & Annexation
S.F. Right -of -Way - Monrovia Nursery). District #74
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
Name
To Status
Effective
G.
Stimson
City Engineer
Step
5
4/26/73
R.
Compton
Police
Officer
Step
3
4/16/73
T.
Hunter
Police
Officer
Step
2
4/18/73
M.
Scherer
Police
Officer
Step
4
4/19/73
R.
Termath
Police
Officer
Step
'4
4/20/73
L.
Uylaki
Animal
Control Off.
Step
2
4/30/73
P.
Milak
Pub.Wks. Maint.Supt.
Step
2
Perm.Status
4/19/73
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1052
tion No. 1052 conditionally granted a Variance to permit grntd.Var. to
a reduced rear yard of 1216" instead of the required permit reduced
25 ft., on property located at 406 S. Grantland Drive rear yard (Case
(Case V-346 - Thomas Patrick O'Neil). No action taken V-346 - T.
by Council. Patrick O'Neil)
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.,Res.#1053
Resolution No.,1053, conditionally granted a Conditional grntd. CUP in
Use Permit to allow the establishment of a condominium R -3a zone (Case
development in an R -3a zone, on property located at the C-130 -Monrovia
N.E. corner of Palm Drive and Foothill.Boulevard (Case Nursery Co.)
C-130 - Monrovia'Nursery Company). No action taken by
Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #1054
approving the Easterly Annexation District #74 (west of appvg:Easterly
Citrus Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the A.T. & Annexation
S.F. Right -of -Way - Monrovia Nursery). District #74
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973 Page 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING IN, AND
MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, CERTAIN TERRITORY
OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY ANDCONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS
"EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 74 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA".
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 1054.
A Resolution was presented, amending Resolution Res. #6083 re:
No. 5396.designating stop intersections, at Pasadena stop inter -
Avenue and Fifth Street. sections
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, 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 6083.
The matter of the
Redevelopment Agency,
for
the City of
Community
Azusa, was again
presented to Council.
The
Council had
Redevelopment
received a letter
from Louis Zimmerli,
President of the
Project
Azusa Chamber of
Commerce, urging action
by
the Council
to establish the
Redevelopment Agency.
Mr.
Zimmerli
appeared before Council and read the letter
in full.
The City Administrator submitted a report regarding two
approaches to redevelopment and possible costs. The first
approach (Plan I) would utilize the Chamber and City
Personnel to perform various tasks, including finding
interested developers prior to beginning any redevelop-
ment. The second approach (Plan 2) would immediately
begin all facets of the Redevelopment Agency, employing
various consultant firms, and would incur a number of
expenses immediately. He noted that Plan I would reduce
some of the expenses and postpone others.
The City Attorney presented a proposed Ordinance declaring
the need for a Community Redevelopment Agency, and establish-
ing the City Council as said Agency.
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA lst intro.rdg.
DECLARING THE NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION Ord. declaring
AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE need & estab.
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Cty.as the Re-
development
Agency
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve "Plan I" as set forth
in the City Administrator's Report as the approach for
redevelopment.
'The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and
Commissions were presented by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of James
Clark, Police Sergeant, effective 5/6/73, Sgt. Clark
is going into business in the State of Oregon.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted a request for confirmation of
the appointment as probationary Police Officer of
Keith Andrew Edwards, at Step 1, Range 119.5, effective
4/17/73•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted a request for the appointment
of Elizabeth Kearen Rowe, as temporary intermediate
typist -clerk, Step 1, Range 108.5, effective through
4/10 - 9/30, 1973, (EEA.program), subject to her passing
a physical examination.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman
Jerry Greenelsh, effective 0800 hrs., 4/9/73. Mr.
Greenelsh, is taking a position with another fire
department.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
that Council appoint a Clean -up -Week Committee again
this year, consisting of the Mayor, any Councilman who
wishes to serve, City Administrator, Director of Public
Works, the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police; and the
Superintendent of Light & Power. Councilman Clark asked
to serve on the committee.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The City Administrator submitted the resignation of
Michael San Miguel, as Chairman of the City's Cable
Televison Committee, as he no longer works for the
city he feels he will no longer be able to devote the
time necessary to do a good job. City Engineer George
Stimson informed Council he would serve as the city's
representative to the committee, and concurred with the
Mayor's feeling that the committee should appoint its
new chairman. The City Engineer stated -he will have a
report for Council at the next meeting.
Page 4
Monthly
Reports
Resig. Pol.Sgt.
J. Clark, eff.
5/6/73
Confirm.appt.
K.A.Edwards as
Prob.Pol.Off.
eff. 4/17/73
Appvl.appt. of
E. Rowe, as
temp.inter-med.
typist clerk
(EEA program)
Resig.Fireman
J. Greenelsh
eff. 4/9/73
Recom.for annual
Clean -up -Week
Committee
Resig.M.SanMiguel
as chrmn. of
Cable TV Committe
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973 Page 5
The City Administrator submitted a recommendation from
the Director of Public Works that the City Council
adopt a Resolution determining the authority and
responsibility of inspection :)f bridges, by the Los
Angeles County Road Department. The Los Angeles County
Road Deoartment has recently offered the services of
their bridge safety inspection team for all city -owned
bridges at no cost to the city.
Recomm. that
L.A.County Rd.
Dept. inspect
city bridges
(at no cost to
the City)
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INSPECTION OF CITY BRIDGES WITHIN SAID CITY AND PRO-
VIDING FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS 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, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6084.
Res.#6084
re: inspection
of city bridges
by L.A.Cnty.
The City Administrator submitted a report from the City. Rpt.frm. City
Engineer re: acoustical survey of the Azusa Auditorium. Eng. re: acous-
The City Engineer stated he had met with Mr. Veneklasen, tical survey
who had been retained by the City to do the acoustical of Azusa Aud.
survey. It was Mr. Veneklasen's opinion that the main
problem was not the acoustical design of the auditorium,
which he felt was excellent, but with the present public
address system, particularly the location and type of
speakers. His recommendation is that they be replaced with
one speaker, enclosure mounted, in the center above the
stage. When asked about the acoustic effect of removing the
last row of seats and placing a curtain wall in front of
the rest rooms, he stated that it would be minimal. With
some minor modifications to the heating and air condition-
ing system, the flow could be reversed, reducing the noise
as well as improving the efficiency of the system. Mr.
Veneklasen said he would probably have a report for the..:...,
Council at its next meeting. No action taken by Council.
The City Engineer presented an oral report as a result Oral rpt.frm.
of the Seminar he attended in Berkeley, concerning mass City Engineer
transportation, particularly with reference to the on mini bus
feasibility of a mini bus system in the City of Azusa. system
He documented the various types of busses which could
be used, indicating their cost, reliability and mainten-
ance. He noted that all public transportation systems are
presently operating at a 65 to 75 per cent deficiency. He
noted that the poor and elderly have been shown, by studies,
to constitute a very small portion of the customers of such
systems. The greater portion is made up of middle class
affluent who use the system instead of purchasing a second
or third car. After reviewing the cost items of a public
transportation system in the City of Azusa, its possible
customers, its anticipated deficit with the necessary
increase in'taxes to cover the deficit, it was his opinion
that the idea was not feasible. No action taken by Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973 Page 6
The Superintendent of Light & Power, submitted for-Ree+S-. of Ellen
Council information, the of Ellen Davis, Davis, Util.Clk.
Utility Clerk Cashier, effective 4/13/73 (EEA program). Cashier, L&Power
No action taken by Council.' �e ff. 4yl�/73
The City Administrator submitted a request from Police
Chief for permission to attend the Annual Conference of
California Peace Officers' Association, to be held on
May 6, 7, 8, and 9th, 1973, at Monterey, Calif.,
appruximate cost of $175, which is a budgeted item.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Engineer to
accept the construction of the reservoir (Water System
Improvements Pressure Zone II), and authorize the Mayor
to execute the Notice of Completion for recording.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The City Administrator presented a Resolution received
from the City of Monterey Park, urging cities to appeal
to the Board of Supervisors to include them in the
County's ga3oline purchasing program. He reminded
Council that the County's Administrative Officer had
earlier declared that the cities could not belong. This
was due to the fact that no major oil companies were
willing to contract to supply such great quantities of
gasoline as a result of the anticipated shortage. The
Monterey Park Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors
to reverse this decision, and include the cities in the
purchasing program, as a way of guaranteeing the best
price for gasoline particularly should there be a shortage.
It was noted that gasoline is expected to increase in price
to approximately .50¢ per gallon by the end of this calendar
year.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
URGING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF AZUSA AND OTHER PARTICIPATING
CITIES IN THE COOPERATIVE GASOLINE,PURCHASING PROGRAM
FOR 1973-1974.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carridd that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 6085.
'The Accounting Director submitted a letter to Council
with regard to the disability of Policewoman Marjorie
"Pinky" Hunter. He noted that she has been absent from
work, with pay, from the same disabilities for a total of
58 weeks. This length of time is greater than that required
by law. He noted that 5 persons in the Police Department
were presently off on industrial leave, and that the City
should make a policy action at this time. He recommended
Req. frm.Pol.Ch.
for attend.at
Calif.PeaceOff.
Conf. 5/6-9,1973
at Monterey
Auth, exec. of
Notice of Comp.
(Reservoir)
Res.,#6085 re:
County's gaso-
line Purch.Pgm.
for 1973-74
Discussion re:
Policewoman
Hunter's disa-
bility comp. &
retirement'
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973
that the City terminate Policewoman Hunter from disability
as provided for under Section 4850 of the Government Code,
as of April 13, 1973. It was noted that Policewoman Hunter
had considerable vacation and sick leave time accrued which .
could have been taken as a lump sum or expended on a duration
basis.
The City Attorney explained the Safety Labor Code regarding
safety members being entitled to 1 year full pay in lieu of
state compensation payments. He suggested that Council
could authorize the continuance of Policewoman Hunter's
employment to be paid out of her accrued sick leave and
vacation benefits, until her disability retirement, which
the City has applied for on her behalf, if approved by PERS.
It was noted Policewoman Hunter, upon the advice of her
attorney, has not concurred in the application for disability
retirement.
Policewoman Marjorie "Pinky" Hunter addressed Council and
explained that the injuries she has received were three in
number, each one a separate injury, and each received in
a completely different year. This was in reply to the
city's allegation that the injuries were in fact a single
injury with aggravation thereof. She asked if it were her
option as to whether she could use up her vaction time
first or her sick leave time first, and take the remainder
in a lump payment. It was noted by the City Attorney that
it was advisable to use up the sick leave, as this would
assure 100% value return, whereas to take sick leave upon
retirement in a lump payment would realize only 30% value of
the accrued time. It was entirely'at the option of the
employee as to which he should use first. No action taken
'by Council.
Councilman Decker noted that the Local Agency Formation
Commission will be having hearings on each city's
"Sphere of Influence". Ralph Fitzsimmons, Associate
Planning Director, reported to Council that this is a
more formalized definition of boundaries for ultimate
annexation by cities which would be greater than the
individual "Gentlemen's Agreements" between cities. In
response to questions from the Council he noted that it
may be possible to re -open the question of.boundaries, rather
than simply accept the past configuration. The City Clerk
noted that relative to this matter the City of Glendora
is presently proposing an annexation before LAFC in the
territory in question, west of Barranca and north of
Foothill Boulevard.
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"Sphere of
Influence"
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio-
to oppose the proposed Glendora annexation of the north- a C 4%7173)
west corner at Barranca and Foothill Boulevard, until the
"Sphere of Influence" hearings resolve the boundaries.'
Councilman Snyder reminded Council of the Maytime Band
Review, to be held in National City, on May 5, 1973.
'Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance
by Council.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6086
of warrants by the City. Cl. & Demands
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Resolution entitled:
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1973 Page 8
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 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 6086.
The City Administrator suggested a budget meeting for Budget Mtg.
April 30, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Works 4/30/73
Conference Room.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman SnyderA-JId otrn
to adjourn in honor of Don McKellar, to April 30, 1973, ���
in the Public Works Conference Room at 7:30 p.m.
Time of Adjournment: 9:36 p.m.
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