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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 1973 - CC (2)1 1 1 AZUSA 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. - Invocation was given by Rev. Ronald Royer of St. Frances of Rome R. C. Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, 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 Call to Order Invocation Roll Call 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 203 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. Ap vl. 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 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 Page 2 The matter of establishing Mini Parks for the downtown Auth.estab.of area of the City was again placed before Council, having Mini Park @ 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. $25003 w/ written agent. 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 1400 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 $2,5003 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. oromction 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 results of Father Royer informed Council that Mrs. Gonzales and mtg.on 8/22/73 Mrs. Miranda, signers of the petition, were present for w/Deacons Club a portion of the meeting, to explain the nuisance reuse 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- A-ith.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. attendingeLCC Conferec 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 pag, AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 45 1973 Page 3 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 I 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, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6132. A request was received from the City Librarian that the Appvl.change position of Audio -Visual Supervisor, now listed in the in complement budget, be re -titled Assistant City Librarian. He noted Res.to re -title Mrs. Elsie Vandale has been appointed to the new position, Audio -Visual effective 7/30/73. Supervisor to Asst.City Lib. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder (C.Atty.to ' and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare nec. Res.) prepare an amendment to the complement Resolution. A request was received from the League of California Mayor as votin Cities for Council designation of voting representative rep.& Mayor Pr and alternate for the Ccnference in San Francisco. Tem as alterna Q LCC Conf.in Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder San Francisco 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 Appv.& auth. execution of the annual Agreement between San Gabriel exec.Agmt.bet. Valley Symphony Association and the City; also authori- SGV Symph.Assr zation for payment of $200 (budgeted) after the first & City,& paymt concert has been held. $200 after date of 1st Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder concert 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 Claim vs.City Robert L. Garcia for alleged damage to his vehicle by Robert L. while Police were arresting a suspect, on 8/24/73. Garcia re: vehicle damage Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder 8/24/73 and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises recommending approval of step raises for the following employees: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 Page 4 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.#1083 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 P.C.Res.#1084 Resolution No. 1084, recommended a change of zone from "W" to "C-3" (Case Z-175 - San Gabriel Canyon Road immedi- recom.zone chg. to "C-31' ately west of proposed'Northerly Annexation District #755 fr."W" within City limits - Johnson, Watson, et al.); hearing (Z-175 - SG Can. before Council has been set for 9/17/73 at 7:30 p.m. Rd.immed.west of pro.No.Annex. Dist.#75,within City limits; hrg. 9/17/7 'Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1085 Resolution No. 1085, conditionally granted a Variance cond.grtg.Var. to permit a reduced lot width of 64 feet instead of the (V-359 - Alan required 80 feet, on property located at 403 Viewcrest Tarry) Drive (Case V-359 - Alan Tarry). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.G.Res.#io86 by Resolution No. 10861 conditionally approved Tenta- cond.appvg. tive Parcel Map No. 4147 (Alan Tarry - 403 Viewcrest Tent.Par.Map Drive). No action taken by Council. #4147 (Alan 403 Tarry - Viewcrest) A prosed Resolution was presented, amending Resolu- for Paint Crew Fore- Res.#6133 re: incr.in salary tiono 6102, increasing salary range in the Public Works Department from Range 116.0 to ranges for man 116.5, and for the Street Sweeper Operator from Range Paint Crew 114.0 to 114.5. Foreman & Stree Sweeper Operato 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. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 41 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 of specifications and authorization for bid call for one 1974 Chevrolet 3/4 -ton ,pickup truck cab and chassis for the Animal Control Department (budgeted item). - Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carries( to approve the specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The matter of his request to attend the Centennial Confer- ence of International Association of Fire Chiefs to be held in Baltimore, Md.; October 20 thru 25, 1973, with use of Department vehicle for transportation and advance accountable expenses of $250 (budgeted item), was with- drawn by the Fire Chief. Appvl.specs & auth.bid call for one 1974 Chev. 3/4 -ton pickup truck cab & chassis for An.Control Dept. Fire Chief withdrew req. to attend Conf.Internatl. Assn.Fire Chiefs @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 Rubio, 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 Pollocl 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 10/1/73. 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 A�usa 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 a AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 43 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, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Clark and numbered Resolution 6135. A proposed Resolution was presented, consenting:to that portion of Citrus Avenue within the City to be in the County Highway System, with finding that the pr6ject does not have a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: .? - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING V0 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 Works that the City employ a consulting engineer to pre- pare traffic safety studies (re: State Traffic Safety Grant), with authorization for execution of Agreement. The Director of Public Works stated the need for a traffic safety study and explained that he had contacted Lampman and Associates to prepare a proposal for said study for the City, provided the study could be;paid by a State grant. The State has authorized a grant to cover 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 S61em 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 F 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. Page 6 Res. #6136 consenting to estab.of por- tion of Citrus Ave. within City to be part of Cnty. System of Hwys. Recomm.by Dir. PW to employ consult.engr.to prepare traffic safety studies, w/auth.for exec. of Agmt. (Tabled to 9/17/73 mtg.) i 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. i 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.positio of County Mayor The Mayor informed Council of the receipt of a letter from Re: Visit to Governor Reagan which would invite the Gcvernor 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- ment of warrants by the City. 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.. Res. #6137 C1.& Demands AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 41 1973 Page 8 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 Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:12 p.m. Next Resolution #6138 Next Ordinance #1064 i C