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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 21, 1973 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 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. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the Invocation First Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call 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, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of May 75 1973, were approved as submitted. On behalf of the City Council, Councilman Decker presented a Resolution of Commendation (#6090) to Mrs. Virginia Memmesheimer Lemaster, retired member of Library Board of Trustees, and the Mayor presented her with a plaque, extending City's appreciation and heartiest wishes for happiness. City Librarian Ector expressed his appreciation and that of the Library staff for her services on the Library Board of Trustees. City Clerk Klarr presented an award, on behalf of the Council, to Mrs. Evelyn Bath, Secretary in the City Clerk's Office, for 5 years service with the City. The awards for Raymond Millard, Lineman Helper in the Light Department, for 5 years service with the City, and John Padilla, Equipment Operator in the Water Depart- ment, for. 20 years service with the City, were given to the City Administrator for presentation, as Mr. Millard and Mr. Padilla were unable to be present. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public hearing on the appeal from Condition #7 of a Conditional Use Permit (Planning Commission Resolution #1053) by Olympus Pacific Corporation (Case C-130 - Monrovia Nursery Co.), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Appvl. Min....., 5/7/73 Pres.Res. of Comm. & Plaque to Mrs.Virglnia Memmesheimer Lemaster Serv. Awards: Mrs.E.8ath, Secy.,C.C.Office R.M111ard Line man Helper., Light Dept. J.Padilla., Equip open .Tater Dept. Pub.Hrg. on app.fr.Cond.#7 of CUP by P.C. Res. #1053 (Case C-3.30 - Monrovia' Nurserv) The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa (referred back Herald on 5/3/73, and the affl.davit of posting of said to P.C. for Notice on 5/11/73. consideration) 'The condition being appealed •ias the requirement that a masonry wall be erected along the north and east property lines. A memo was received from the Planning Commission which stated that the matter of the masonry wall along the north and east property lines was discussed at its hearing, and applicant, at that time, stated he would have no objection to such a requirement being included as a conditon of approval. . AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 Mr. 0. W. Norris, a representative of Olympus Pacific Corporation, 2110 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, addressed Council and requested that the condition requiring a masonry wall be amended to allow some other type of wall on the east boundary line. He suggested that a grapestake with pilasters or other type of fencing would look more aesthetic than 1,000 feet of masonry block wall. After discussion, it was 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for its consideration. A request was received from Nicholas Heesy, owner of the building at 707-713 N. Azusa Avenue, to address Council regarding his building. Nicholas Heesy, 16409 Garvin Drive, Encino, addressed Council, requesting an extension of time for the demolition of the building at 707-713 N. Azusa Avenue. The City Attorney informed Council that this matter was in the hands of the Court at this time and any extension would have to be granted by the Court. How- ever. he felt that should Council concur with Mr. Heesey's request, it could recommend to the Court that the matter be continued for a period of time. Mr. Heesy exhibited a rough sketch of a proposed shopping area in which he would construct buildings behind the structures as they presently exist. This would allow the present tenants to move into the new building and then the present structures would be demolished. Mr. Heesy informed Council that, regardless of the decision of Council, he has alreadysigned the statement required by the Court that he will comp)y with the abatement order and will demolish the structures. It was noted that the Court hearing will be on 6/26/73. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to recommend to the District Attorney and to the Court that this matter be continued for 120 days and proper explanation given. A petition was submitted, containing 27 names, request- ing safeguards against golf balls in the golf course area on 10th Street, for protection of citizens and Mobil Chemical Company employees. No one appearing to speak on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Decker. by SmTr7er and unanimously carries' to refer the matter to the City Administrator for a report. 'The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of annual membership dues of Town Affiliation Associa- tion for 1973-74 (for Sister City Committee), in the amount of $100. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker to authorize payment of $100 dues. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: Page 2 Req.by N.Heesy;.. owner of 70.7 - 713 N.Azusa kv.e. for ext. for demolition of bldg. (Recom.to Court & D.A. for 120 days cont.) Petition req. safeguards against golf balls on 10th St. (referred to C.Adm. for report) Appvl.payment $100 dues, Town Affiliation Assn. for Sister City Com. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice of Assessment of $1.00 per ,share was received from Azusa Agricultural Water Company for 4,687 shares. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment of $4,687 Assessment. The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Sp/5 Boyd A. Parkins of Texas re: auto collision with City vehicle on 4/10/73, in the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club parking lot. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Thomas Pafundi for alleged property damage by City vehicle on 4/15/73 at the Edgewood Shopping Center parking lot. Moved by Councilman Claris, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried 'co reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. A Resolution was presented, giving notice of intention to amend the contract between the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council, to exclude all future employees from the Retirement System if they were hired on or after 7/15/73 on temporary or seasonal basis, i.e., for less than six months. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 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 6091. The following two Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of applications for: 1. Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer (Food) License from G.M. & W.E. Baird to D.R. & T.C. Lane, at premises located at 523 - and 523-4 E. Arrow Highway, known as "Goldie'sI. 2. Drop ing partner on On -Sale General (Public Prem- ises License, leaving E. C. Rodriguez as the remaining partner, at premises located at 1044 W. Gladstone Street, known as "E -Gee's". Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices. Page 3 Notice/Assessm $1.00/share by Azusa Agric. Water Co. on 4,687 shares Claimve.CJ.ty-; by Sp/5 Boyo Parkins re: auto Coll. with City vehicle,4/10/73 Claim vs. City by Thos.Pafundi re: propty.damge- by City vehicle, 4/15/73 Res. #6091 of int to amend PERS contract to excl. future employees if on temporary or seasonal basis beg. 7/15/73 ABC Notices: 1. 523-3 & 523-4 E.Arrow Highway (Goldie's) 2. 1044 W. Gladstone (E -Gee's) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 Page 4 Notice was given of a General Membership Meeting of Genl.Mbr.Mtg., Los Angeles County Association of Planning Officials, to Cnty.Assn.of Pla be held 6/7/73 in Hawthorne (dinner, $6.00 each, with ning Officials, reservations by 5/31/73). 6/7/73 (dinner, $6.00 each) Moved by Councilman Clark; seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Councilmen. The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Claim vs. City John J. Vasquez for alleged personal damages by the by J.J.Vasquez Azusa Police Department, on 2/17/73, re: pers,damages by Police Dept., Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder 2/17/73 and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. Notice was given of annual meeting of the Board of Notice mtg.Cal. Directors of California Water Resources Association, to Water Re3ources be held 6/8/73 at Sacramento, with request for execution Assn., 6/8/73, and return of proxy form." w/req.for exec. & return. proxy Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was submitted by the Board of Directors Commun.fr.Az. of Azusa Project Divert, in which the Board of Directors Proj.Divert, recommended that Project Divert not be re -funded for the Bd/Directors, second year and be allowed to dissolve as of 6/30/73. A recom. Project preliminary evaluation was submitted by the Project not be re -funded Evaluator. for 2nd year Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark tabled to and unanimously carried to table this item to the 6/4/73 /4/73) 'meeting. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, C.Treasurer's showing a balance of $1,974,328.21 as of 4/30/73. Fin.Statment Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried -to receive and file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Perm.Status recommending approval of permanent status for the follow- ing employee: Name To Status Effective H. Neville Park Maint. Man I Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 5/20/73 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1057, recommended change of zone from "R -lc" to "P" on property located at 120 N. Aspan Avenue (Case Z-171 _ Harold Slater, Jr.); hearing before Council has been set`for 6/4/73 at 7:30 p.m. No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1058, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a single -car garage instead of the required two - car garage, on property located at 217 N. Orange Avenue (Case V-347 - Elliott Snyder). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1057 recom.zone chnge. fr. R -lc to P, 120 N.Aspan Ave. (Z-171 - H. Slater, Jr.); hrg.before Cncl. on 6/4/73 P.C.Res.#1053 cond.grtg.Var. (V-347 = Elliott Snyder) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1059, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a single -car garage instead of the required two -car garage, on property located at 223 N. Orange Avenue (Case V-348 - Elliott Snyder). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1060, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a reduced rear yard of 14 feet instead of the required 25 feet, on property located at 511 E. Celeste Avenue (Case V-350 - David Walther). No action taken by Council. Page 5 P.C.Res.#1059 cond.rtg. Var. (V-349 - Elliott Snyder) P.C.Res.##1060 cond.grtg.Var. (V-350 —David Walther) Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P..C.R&s.##lo61 Resolution No. 1061, conditionally granted a Conditional cond.grtg. CUP Use Permit to allow an addition to a non -conforming drive- (C-132 - Carmen in business, on property located at 400 N. Azusa Avenue Carrion) (Case C-132 - Carmen Carrion). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolutinn No. 1062, recommended a cYange of zone from M-1 & M-2 to C-3, on property located at 975 W. Foothill Boulevard (Case Z-172 - David Hermanson); hearing before Council has been set for 6/4/73 at 7:30 p.m. No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, adding Sections 8.52.134 and 8.52.135 to, and amending Section 8.52.133 of, the Municipal Code re: unlawful conduct (sale and possession of pressurized paint cans to minors, etc.). Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ADDING SECTIONS 8.52.134 and 8.52.135 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 8.52.133 OF, THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, 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 1056. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to present a copy of this Ordinance to merchants concerned in this matter. A Resolution was presented, amending the complement of the Accounting Department by the deletion of 1 Senior Account Clerk and the addition of 1 Account Clerk. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4693, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5995, RELATING TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY. P.C.Res.#1062 recoin.zone chnge. fr.M-1 & M-2 to C-3 (Z-172 - D: Hermanson); hrg. before Cncl, on 6/4/73 Ord. #1056 adding Secs2.134 & 8.52.. 5135 (re' press• paint cans to, & amend.Sec. 8.52.133 of, M.C. re: unlawful conduct Copy of Ord -1056 to be given to merchants Res. #}6092 amend.Acctg.Dept. complement by deleting 1 Senior Acct.Clk. & add- ing 1 Acct.Clk. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried 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, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6092. The monthly reports from the various City Departments were presented by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of James A. Hooper, Reserve Police Officer, effective as of 5/4/73. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Mrs. Valeva Thomas, Intermediate Typist Clerk under the E.E.A. Program, effective 5/29/73• Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. A request was received from the Police Chief that Police Officer Jeffrey Templeman be permitted to attend the Narcotic Investigation Course at the Department of Justice Training Center in Sacramento, from June 4 thru 15, 1973, which course is funded by the Department of Justice. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to grant the request. The Fire Chief submitted a request for authorization to send 3 Captains to the Annual Intensified Technical Course for Fire and Arson Investigators, to be held 6/18 thru 6/22, in Palm Springs, with advance accountable expenses not to exceed $125 each, for which budgeted funds are available. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and,unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. A request was received from the Superintendent of Light and Power for confirmation of the temporary appointment, under the E.E.A. Program, of Deborah Braat as Utility Clerk Cashier, at Step 1 of Range 109, effective 5/14/73. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint- ment. Notice was given by the Superintendent of Light & Power of the Agreement for Outdoor Lighting Service between the City and Cycle Parts, Inc., 900 W. Foothill Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Page 6 Monthly Reports Resig.Reserve Pol.Officer J. A. Hooper, eff. 5/4/73 Resig. Mrs. V. Thomas, Intermed. Typist Clerk, (E.E.A.), eff. 5/29/73 Pol.Off.Jeffrey Templeman auth. to attend Narco. Investig.Course @ Sacramento, 6/4 thru 6'15 (funded by Dept. Justice) /I 3 Fire Capts. auth.to attend Intens.Tech.Crse. for Fire & Arson Investigators, Palm Springs, 6/18 thru 6/22 Confirm.temp. appt.under E.E.A. of Deborah Braat, Util.Clk.Cashier, eff. 5/14/73 Outdoor Lighting Service Agmt. w/ Cycle Parts,Inc.,, 900 W.Foothill Blvd. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 Page 7 Announcement was received from San Gabriel Valley Public Cable TV Info. Cable Council of proposed Cable Television Seminar, to be Sem.,Paga ty. held at Pasadena City Colle e on Saturday, June 16, 1973 Co11.,6/]6(reg. (registration fee, $15 each . fee $15 ea.) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attendance by the City Engineer and two additional members of the Cable Television Committee. The City Administrator presented the resignation of Salvatore Resig.Salvatore G. Baccarella, Equipment Mechanic's Helper under the E.E.A. Baccarella, Program, effective as of 5/10/73. Equip.Mechanic's Helper under Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark EEA, eff.5/10/73 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The City Administrator requested approval of renewal Appvl.& auth. and authorization for execution of the Agreement between exec.Agmt.bet. the County and the City, for the 1973-74 Community Recrea- County & City tion Program (utincorporated territory), with the City to for 1973-74 be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $6,075. Commun.Rec.Prog. (unincorp.terr.) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve and authorize execution of said Agreement. A request was received from Azusa District "A" Band and Appvl.use of High School Ensembles for use of the Bandshell and Park Bandshell & for a concert and ice cream socia' for fund-raising Park by Az.Dist. purposes, on 6/3/73, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "A" Band & H.S. Ensembles & Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder auth.to sell and unanimously carried to"approve the use of the bandshell confectionery, and park, as requested, and authorize the concession for 6/3/73 selling confectionery. A report was received from the Director of Public Works Report by Dir. re: cost of speeding up the pickup for Annual Clean -Up. P.W. r,: cost Week. of speeding up pickup for Accordinto the report, the Public Works Department Clean -Up Week budgets 8,000 to cover the cost of rental equipment and manpower to man the extra equipment. In order to cut the time for pickup from three weeks to two weeks, it would be necessary to double the rental input, which produces an additional cost of ,$8,000. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to encourage the Public Works Department to expedite the pickup as much as possible without incurring additional expense. A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Appve.recomm. Works and the police Chief for Council approval for to change word - change of wording on the "No Parking" signs on Haltern ing on No Parking Street, from Rockvale to Orangecrest Avenues, to read: signs on Haltern "No Parking 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., School Days". After St. fr.Rockvale of specific wording of such signs, it was ascer- to Orangecrest �study tained that the change in wording would perform its Avenues function and be enforceable under the State Vehicle Code. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 A report was received from the City Administrator re: uniform supply service. The current two-year contract with Atlas Coverall & Uniform Supply Co, will expire on 6/30/73 and will be automatically renewed for a like period unless service is cancelled by 6/l/73. The present cost is 78¢ per change of uniform, less 6% discount. 4 The following quotations were obtained: Atlas Coverall & Uniform Co. 70¢ per change Azusa Towel Supply 70¢ per change, less 2% count, 10th of month All American Uniform Rental Co. 70¢ per change, less 2,% count, 30 days Moved by Councilman Rubio to continue service with Atlas Coverall & Uniform Co. Motion died for lack of seconding. After discussion, it was Appve.quotation of Azusa Towel Supply for unifi supply service (bidding pro- cedures waived) dis- dis- Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same; and to contract with Azusa Towel Supply at 70¢ per change of uniform, less 2% discount if paid by 10th of the month. The City Administrator reminded Council that a hearing will be held before the Local Agency Formation Commission on 5/23/73 regarding spheres of influence. Discussion was held with regard to the sincerity of the intentions of the Local Agency Formation Commission in holding such hearings. It was noted that a proposed annexation of a portion of land to the City of G1Fndora had been approved by the Local Ag en=y Formation Commission in an area of contention between the cities of Azusa and Glendora prior to the hearings on the spheres of influence. This raised serious doubts in the minds of Council as to the sincerity of the hearings. It was felt that prior "gentleman's agreements" between cities are not necessarily valid today and that the hearings should, in fact, determine spheres of influence based on today's data. C.Adm. & Assoc. P1an.Dir.auth. to attend LAP Comm.hrg. , 5/23, re:spheres of influence Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to release the letter from the Mayor to the Local Agency Formation Commission, dated 5/18/73, to the press for publication, if they choose to do so, and to authorize attendance at the hearing by the City Administrator and Associate Planning Director. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. 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 Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Res. #}6093 Cl. & Demands AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6093. At 9:34 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session for the purpose of conferring with City's representative on "Meet and Confer". Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:09 p.m. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, May 22, 1973, at 8:00 p.m., in the Azusa Auditorium. Time of Adjournment: 10:10 p.m. I 1 1 City C e Next Resolution #6094 Next Ordinance #1057 Page 9 Recess to Exec.Session Council reconvened Adjourn