HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 1973 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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
salute to the flag. Call to Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Ronald Royer of St. Frances Invocation
of Rome R. C. Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Solem
Absent:
Councilmen: Clark
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,
Planning Assistant Pavlovskis, City Clerk
Klarr
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio Counc.Clark
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Clark from the excused from
meeting, due to his being on vacation. meeting
The Minutes of the meeting of August 20, 1973, were
approved as submitted.
A Plaque and Resolution of Commendation (Resolution
No. 6128) were presented by the Mayor to Sid F. Mulligan,
former member of the Personnel Board.
' The hour of 7:30 being -the time set for a public hearing
on the proposed vacation of a portion of an alley lying
south of 4th Street, between Virginia and Barbara
Avenues, subject to reservation and exception of certain
rights and easements, per Resolution #6125, the Mayor
declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of Resolution No. 6125 which set the hearing
date as September 4, 1973, at 7:30 p.m., and which was
published on 8/16/73 in the Azusa Herald. The City
Clerk also presented the affidavit of posting Notices
of passage of the Resolution of Intention to Vacate, by
the Director of Public Works, which stated that posting
was completed on 8/10/73.
The Director of Public Works stated he has no objection
to said vacation as the alley serves no purpose, and
recommended that the portion of said alley specified be
vacated but any utility easements be retained.
No written communications having been received and no
' one in the audience desiring to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to find that the alley is not
required -for present or prospective use and to order
its vacation subject to the reservation of utility ease-
ments, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the neces-
sary Resolution ordering said vacation.
Appvl. Min.
8/20/73
Pres.Plaque
& Res. of
Commend. to
S.F.Mulligan
Pub.Hrg. on
vacation of
P/alley So.
of 4th St.
bet.Virginia
& Barbara Aves.
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The matter of establishing Mini Parks for the downtown Auth.estab.of
area of the City was again placed before Council, having Mini Park Q
been tabled from the 8/20/73 meeting. cor.Foothill
& Azusa at
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder cost not exc.
and unanimously carried to remove from the table. $2500, w/
written agmt.
The Director of Parks & Recreation summarized the cost from owner
for a Mini Park at the corner of Foothill Blvd, and Azusa
Avenue, for a total of $2 500. Of that amount, the
City would actually lose $400 in seeding and fertilizing;
the tree wells, benches, etc., are mobile and could be
removed and used elsewhere by the City.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to establish a Mini
Park at Foothill Boulevard and Azusa Avenue at a cost not
to exceed $2,500, with.a written agreement from the owner,
including a 30 -day notice of termination clause for either
party.
The matter of clarification of the action concerning Re: clarif.
Cable Television, from the 8/6/73 meeting, was considered. of action
from 8/6/73
Councilman Decker explained his motion as desiring to mtg.on Cable
investigate the area of franchise companies and services, T.V.
which had not been investigated so far by the Committee.
No action taken by Council.
A verbal report was given by Father Royer of St. Frances Verbal rpt.
of Rome Church, concerning the results of the meeting on by Father
8/22/73 with the Deacons Club re: use of the Parish Hall. Royer on
' resultsof
Father Royer informed Council that Mrs. Gonzales and mtg.on 8/2/2
2/73
Mrs. Miranda, signers of the petition, were present for w/Deacons Club
a portion of the meeting, to explain the nuisance re:use of
factor. He reported that a series of rules have been Parish Hall
prepared, and approved by the Police Chief, which would
govern the use of the hall primarily by organizations
renting the hall. He felt the concern of the Deacons,
together with the new rules, would be sufficient to meet
the problems.
Mrs. Josephine Gonzales, 415 N. Soldano Avenue, addressed
Council and stated her feelings that the new rules would
help. She again emphasized the nuisance of the loud
music from noon to past midnight, particularly with
wedding dances.
The Police Chief indicated he was satisfied, as did
representatives from the Deacons Club.
Council felt the various parties involved had come to a
satisfactory solution and commended them all.
No action taken by Council.
The City Clerk submitted his recommendation for authori- Auth.warrants
zation for preparation of warrants for advanced expenses for adv.exp.
for persons attending the League of California Cities for those
Conference in San Francisco, in amounts as budgeted. attending LCC
Conference
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation.
A recommendation was submitted by the City Clerk that Appvl.waiver
fees be waived for official Golden Days activities, with fees for
the exception of fingerprinting and building inspection Golden Days
(see next page)
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fees for the Carnival. events,exc.
for finger -
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder printing &
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. bldg.inspec.
fees for
Carnival
A proposed Resolution was submitted, commending Reverend Res. #6132
Doctor Frank F. Mason, who has resigned his pastorate commending
with the First Baptist Church. Rev.Dr.Frank
F. Mason
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING THE REVEREND DOCTOR FRANK F. MASON.
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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark
Decker, Snyder, Solem
and numbered Resolution 6132.
A request was received from the City Librarian that the
position of Audio -Visual Supervisor, now listed in the
budget, be re -titled Assistant City Librarian. He noted
Mrs. Elsie Vandale has been appointed to the new position,
effective 7/30/73.
' Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare an amendment to the complement Resolution.
A request was received from the League of California
Cities for Council designation of voting representative
and alternate for the Ccnference in San Francisco.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Solem as voting
representative, and Mayor Pro Tempore Rubio as alternate.
The City Clerk requested approval and authorization of
execution of the annual Agreement between San Gabriel
Valley Symphony Association and the City; also authori-
zation for payment of $200 (budgeted) after the first
concert has been held.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve and
authorize execution of said Agreement; also, payment of
$200 after the date of the first concert.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by
Robert L. Garcia for alleged damage to his vehicle
while Police were arresting a suspect, on 8/24/73.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it
to the City's insurance carrier.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises for the following
employees:
Appvl.change
in complement
Res.to re -title
Audio -Visual
Supervisor to
Asst.City Lib.
(C.Atty.to
prepare nec.
Res.)
Mayoras voting
rep .8c
Mayor Pro
Tem as alternat
Q LCC Conf.in
San Francisco
Appv.& auth.
exec.Agmt.bet.
SGV Symph.Assn.
& City,& paymt.
$200 after
date of 1st
concert
Claim vs.City
by Robert L.
Garcia re:
vehicle damage,
8/24/73
Step Raises
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Name To Status Effective
V.
Pavlovskis
Planning Asst.
Step
3
9/1/73
K.
Kettler
Police Clerk
Step
4
9/2/73
J.
Rivas
Police .Officer
Step
4
9/9/73
J.
Enriquez
Maint.Man II
Step
5
9/6/73
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1082
No. 1082, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a
cond.grtg.Var.
reduced rear yard of 17 feet instead of
the required 25
(V-360 - Peter
feet, on property located at 926 Alford
Street (Case
Malone)
V-360 - Peter Malone). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning
Commission, by
P.C.Res.#1o83
Resolution No. 1083, recommended a zone
change upon
recom.zone chg.
annexation to C-3 (Case Z-174 - proposed
Northerly
upon annex.to
Annexation District #75 - Johnson, Watson,
F.O.E., et al.);
C-3 (Z-174 -
hearing before Council has been set for
9/17/73 at
pro.No.Annex.
7:30 p.m.
Dist.#75); hrg.
9/17/73
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1084, recommended a change of zone from
"W" to "C-3" (Case Z-175 - San Gabriel Canyon Road immedi-
ately west of proposed Northerly Annexation District #75,
within City limits - Johnson, Watson, et al.); hearing
before Council has been set for 9/17/73 at 7:30 p.m.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1085, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced lot width of 64 feet instead of the
required 80 feet, on property located at 403 Viewcrest
Drive (Case V-359 - Alan Tarry). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1086? conditionally approved Tenta-
tive Parcel Map No. 4147 (Alan Tarry - 403 Viewcrest
Drive). No action taker. by Council.
A pro osed Resolution was presented, amending Resolu-
tion 6102, increasing salary range for Paint Crew Fore-
man in the Public Works Department from Range 116.0 to
116 5. and for the Street Sweeper Operator from Range
114,0 to 114.5.
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6102 WITH REGARD TO THE SALARY
RANGES FOR PAINT CREW FOREMAN AND STREET SWEEPER
OPERATOR.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder-, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6133.
P.C.Res.#1084
recom.zone chg.
fr."W" to "C-3"
(Z-175 - SG Can.
Rd.immed.west of
pro.No.Annex.
Dist.#75,within
Citylimits);
hrg. 9/17/7
P.C.Res.#1085
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-359 - Alan
Tarry)
P.C.Res.#1086
cond.appvg.
Tent.Par.Map
#4147 (Alan
Tarry - 403
Viewcrest)
Res.#6133 re:
incr.in salary
ranges for
Paint Crew
Foreman & Street
Sweeper Operator
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 Page 5
A proposed Resolution was presented, amending Resolution Res. #6134
No. 5396, designating following stop intersections: amending Res.
Matchwood Place at Rockvale Avenue, Lee Place at Rockvale #5396 desig.
Avenue, and Lee Place at Matchwood Place. 3 Stop Inter-
sections
Councilman Rubio 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 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, Decker, Snyder, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6134.
A request was received from the Police Chief for approval
Appvl.specs &
of specifications and authorization for bid call for one
auth.bid call
1974 Chevrolet 3/4 -ton pickup truck cab and chassis for
for one 1974
the Animal Control Department (budgeted item).
Chev. 3/4 -ton
pickup truck
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
cab & chassis
and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and
for An.Control
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Dept.
The matter of his request to attend the Centennial Confer-
Fire Chief
of International Association of Fire Chiefs to be
withdrew req.
held in Baltimore, Md.; October 20 thru 25, 1973, with
to attend
'ence
use of Department vehicle for transportation and advance
Conf.Internatl.
accountable expenses of $250 (budgeted item), was with-
Assn.Fire Chiefs
drawn by the Fire Chief.
@Baltimore,Md.
A request was received from the Director of Parks &
Confirm.appt.
Recreation for confirmation of the appointment of Roger J.
Roger J.Keith,
Keith as Recreation Supervisor, Step 1 of Range 118.0,
Rec.Supervisor,
effective 9/17/73, subject to his passing physical exami-
eff. 9/17/73
nation.
Moved by Councilman RuVio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Director of Public.Works submitted the resignation, Resig.to retire
due to retirement, of Frank Pollock, Water Foreman, by Frank Pollock,
effective 9/30/73. Water Foreman,
eff. 9/30/73
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried'to accept the resignation with
regret.
A request was received ;from the Director of Public Works Confirm.appt.
for confirmation of appointment of Willie Cain {Water Willie Cain as
'Equipment Repairman) as Water Foreman, at Step 4, Range Water Foreman,
119.0, effective 10/1/7;3. eff. 10/1/73
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A proposed Resolution was presented, approving and auth- Res.#6135
orizing the execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement with appvg.City-
the State for upgrading of traffic signals at Azusa State Agmt.
Avenue and Arrow Highway (District Agreement No. 3101). #3101 (up -
This is part of the total program to upgrade Arrow Highway. grading traffic
' signals @Azusa
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Ave.& Arrow Hwy.)
& auth.its exec.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
APPROVING CITY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 3101 AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF.'
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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark
Decker, Snyder, Solem
and numbered Resolution 6135.
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A proposed Resolution was presented, consenting to that
Res. #6136
portion of Citrus Avenue within the City to be in the
consenting to
County Highway System, with finding that the project does
estab.of por-
not have a significant effect on the environment and is,
tion of Citrus
therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of
Ave. within
the Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
City to be
part of Cnty.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:_
System of
Hwys.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING'TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION
OF CITRUS AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE
SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
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, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6136.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Recomm.by Dir.
Works that the City employ a consulting engineer to pre-
PW to employ
pare traffic safety studies (re: State Traffic Safety
consult.engr.to
Grant), with authorization for execution of Agreement.
prepare traffic
safety studies,
The Director of Public Works stated the need for a
w/auth.for exec.
traffic safety study and explained that he had contacted
of Agmt.
Lampman and Associates to prepare a proposal fori said
study for the City, provided the study could be paid by
(Tabled to
a State grant. The State has authorized a grant to cover
9/17/73 mtg.)
the cost of such a study as proposed by Lampman and
Associates.
The Police Chief concurred with the need for the study
and noted that the only.way presently available to know
the accident rates and types at any given intersection
is by hand tally.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Mayor Solem to
approve the traffic study and authorize execution of the
Agreement, as recommended. Motion failed by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Snyder, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table this matter to.the
9/17/73 meeting.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 Page 7
A request was received for confirmation of the temporary Confirm.temp.
appointment of Jerome Deadwyler as Storekeeper, at Step 1, appt.Jerome
Range 112.0, effective as of 8/27/73. Deadwyler,
Storekeeper,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder eff. 8/27/73
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
ment.
'A request was received from Mrs. Liz Learn, Assistant
Purchasing Officer, for a leave of absence of nine (9)
working days, without pay (10/9/73 thru 10/19/73), in
order to accompany her husband on a trip to Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The Superintendent of Light & Power requested confirma-
tion of the probationary appointment of Miss Deborah
Jacob as Secretary, at Step 1 of Range 110.0, beginning
9/11/73, subject to her passing physical examination.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Councilman Rubio suggested Council oppose the proposed
County plan for establishing the position of a County
Mayor.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize a letter be sent to
the Board of Supervisors and signed by Mayor Solem on
behalf of Council, in opposition to proposed charter
amendment of Los Angeles County providing for separation
of powers.
Appve.req.for
9 wrkg.days
without pay
(10-9 thru 19)
for Asst.Purch.
Officer Learn
Confirm.appt.
Deborah Jacob
as Secretary,
L & P Dept.,
eff. 9/11/73
Auth.ltr.sent
to Bd/Superv.
& signed by
Mayor,in oppos.
to estab.positi
of County Mayor
The Mayor informed Council of the receipt of a letter from Re: Visit to
Governor Reagan which would invite the Governor of Zacatecas,Zacatecas,Mex.,
Mexico, to attend the Golden Days celebration in Azusa. by Cnclmen.
It was noted that Council had approved an emissary to carry around 9/16/73
the invitation to the Governor. It was suggested that
members of Council accompany representatives from the
Sister City Committee on their visit to Zacatecas
around 9/16/73. It was unknown as to who could go and
the exact itinerary. The City Administrator was requested
to prepare the necessary schedules.
Paul P. Mendoza, Chairman of the Sister City Committee,
informed Council of conversations with the Mayor of
Zacatecas, who wished to prepare for the delegation from
Azusa and needed to know the number of persons visiting
Zacatecas. He also indicated the Governor of Zacatecas
may be accompanied by a 40 -member band and folklorico
dancers when he visits Azusa.
No action taken by Council.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing pay- Res. ##6137
ment of warrants by the City. C1.& 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..
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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, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6137.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:12 p.m.
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