HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 1973 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in reglar
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 Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the First Invocation
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, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney, City
Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1973, were Appvl.Min.
approved as submitted. 11/5/73
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented by Mayor Pres.Cert.
Solem to Don and Elinor Kratz for their participation Apprec.to
in the Azusa -Zacatecas Sister City Program. Don & Elinor
Kratz re:
Azusa Sister
City Program
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the hearing Protest Hrg:
of protests on proposed Northerly Annexation District on No.Annex.
#75 in accordance with Resolution No. 6143, adopted #75
' October 1, 1973 (property located between the present (Johnson
City boundary and the easterly line of San Gabriel Canyon Watson F.O.E.,
Road, 1400 feet north of Sierra Madre Avenue, owned by et al.
j
Johnson -Watson, Fraternal Order of Eagles et al., the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented Affidavits of Proof of Publica-
tion of Resolution No. 6143, setting the date of 11/19/73
for this public hearing, with publication in both the
Azusa Herald and San Gabriel Valley Tribune on October
18 and 25, 1973, and stated that no written communica-
tions had been received.
The Associate Planning Director addressed Council and
described the property included in the above-named
proposed annexation.
Siegfried Speckert, owner of the Moose Lodge, appeared
in favor of the annexation and inquired as to what would
happen regarding sewer and water extension should he
develop the northern part of his property at a later date.
The Mayor informed him that he would not enjoy the same
privileges he is now receiving upon annexation.
There being no communications
received and no one else
in the audience who wished to
be heard,
it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded
by
Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that
the hearing
be closed.
The City Attorney presented a
Resolution
finding that a
Res. #6150
majority protest had not been
made.
declaring
major.protest
Councilman Clark offered the
Resolution
entitled:
not made're:
No.Annex.
Dist. #75
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE
TO THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN TERRITORY INCLUDED
IN NORTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 75 TO THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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 6150.
A proposed Ordinance was presented by the City Attorney
for introduction, approving the annexation of certain
territory designated as Northerly Annexation District #75.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF AZUSA OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS NORTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 75 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing be waived.
A request was received from Charles W. Mautz for Council's
opinion on the use of the Los Angeles Department of Water
& Power right-of-way for private agricultural business.
Charles W. Mautz, 1227 S. Orange Avenue, West Covina,
appeared before Council and explained that he wished
to lease from the Los Angeles Department of Water &
Power a portion of their right-of-way in the County
territory diagonally between Gladstone Street and Citrus
Avenue. He intends to develop the land as a Christmas
Tree Farm. The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
has not done this in the past and is agreeable, except
they are concerned about the feelings of the surround-
ing community. He explained the Southern California
Edison Company makes a practice of leasing land in their
power line rights-of-way for agricultural purposes. He
asked Council for some indication of its feelings which
he could convey to the Department of Water & Power at his
next meeting w:th them. He noted the School Board and
Gladstone Street School are enthusiastic about his plan
to fence the area and make it a Green Belt instead of an
open field.
Council discussed the matter, and the question was raised
as to whether the Planning Commission should have a say.
It was the consensus of Council that should the Planning
Commission approve the request, Council also would have
no objections, and the matter need not come back to them.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Plan-
ning Commission for approval.
A request was received from Peter F. Schabarum; Chairman
of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, for a
priority list of the top three road projects in the City,
with estimated costs.
Page 2
1st rdg.Ord.
appvg.No.Annex.
Dist. #75
Req.by Chas.W.
Mautz for Cncl.
opinion on use
of L.A.Dept.of
W&P R/W for pri
agric.business
(referred to the
Planning Comm.)
Req.by Bd.of
Superv.Chrman.
for priority
list Of top 3
(cont.on p.3)
1
1
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM. AZUSA,.CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 Page 3
A priority list for County Highways through Cities Gas road projects -
Tax Funds Was submitted by the Director of Public in City,•'also,
Works,:recommending five projects in their order of recom.fr.Dir:
priority. P.W.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the list of priority
items as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
The City Clerk reminded Council of the need to act on
adoption of any proposed measures or propositions to be
included in the 1974 Municipal Election. He further
notified Council of the receipt this afternoon of a
petition containing 76 signatures, headed: "We, the
undersigned, residents of Azusa [sic] oppose the destruc-
tion,. removal or partial removal of the, Csic7 old Library
portion of, Csic7 Our Historic City Hall. Should the City
Council desire to proceed over our objections, we ask that
the matter be placed on the March, 1974 [sic-) Municipal
election ballot, for the Azusa voters to determine."
Council discussed the question of referring the matter
to the electorate.
Councilman Rubio felt that the remodelling or destruction
of City Hall was a matter of such significance that the
people should vote upon it.
Councilman Snyder expressed his feeling that he had been
elected to make these decisions and did not feel that
representative democracy required him to turn the question
back to the people every time it became controversial.
Councilman Clark emphasized strongly the misleading concept
of "destruction" or "tearing down of the central core of
City Hall. He felt it was more factual to emphasize the
rebuilding and the replacing as constructive concepts.
Cncl. coniid.of
any proposed
measures or
propositions
for 1974 Mun.
Elec.
Councilman Decker felt there had been sufficient opportunity
for the people to make their wishes known andj thus far, has
not seen anything:especially historical about the center
section.
It was noted that the center section had been declared
unsafe and would need to be vastly rehabilitated at a
cost almost equal to construction of a new building.
It was further noted that the Council definitely intends
to duplicate the motif, as it is presently, as closely
as possible and as it is feasible.
After,further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
to receive and file. Motion carried by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mrs. Madelyn Tyck, 1015 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed
Council. She expressed her feelings that she did not
object to the money being spent, but felt the room
gained would be insufficient for City Hall needs in the
future. She reemphasized the feeling that the old
Library building was historical, and reemphasized former
suggestions of purchasing additional land and building a
new City Hall at another location, leaving the old
Library building intact.
(Petitionin
oppos. to C#.ty
Hall remodelling
Mrs.M.Tyck as
mbr. of City
Hall Arch..
Study Comm.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 Page 4
She noted that during the period of construction, the
grounds would look a shambles and would not be a scene
of beauty as it is now.
The Mayor asked Mrs. Tyck if she would like to be a
member of the City Hall Architectural Study Committee,
so she could be kept informed of the decisions and
have her voice heard in the fixture decisions of the
Committee.
' Mrs. Tyck accepted.
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notices:
Person -to -Person Transfer applications for:
1) 847 W.Foat-
1. On -Sale Beer (Food) License from D. E. & L. F. Stoner hill
to D. F. & R. R. Maddalena, for premises located at formerly
847 W. Foothill Blvd., formerly known as "Lee's". Lee's)
2. On -Sale Beer (Food) License from R. H. Fritsch to 2) 511 N.Azus,a,
Elmo Dalton, Jr., for premises located at 511 N. (Lost Penny)
Azusa Avenue, known as The Lost Penny" .
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices.
Council considered the possible selection of an architect Re: City Hall
for remodelling of City Hall. There were four architectural remodelling
firms which made presentations at the 11/15/73 adjourned
meeting. (C.Atty. & C.
Adm. to nego.
After discussion, it was agmt.w/Heit-
schmidt/Mounce
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark Assoc., archi-
' to authorize the City Attorney and City Administrator tects)
to negotiate an agreement with Heitschmidt/Mounce Assoc-
iates, architects. Motion carried by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Rubio
Councilman Rubio delcared he abstained from voting as he
was not present when the architects made their presentation.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,968,774.58 as of October 31, 1973. Fin.Statement
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
Guy Petersen Police Officer Step 2 11/28/73
Lynda Jones Int.Typist Clerk Step 3 11/30/73
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
A communication was received
recommending approval of the
from the Personnel Board,
attendance of Mrs. Betty
Auth.attend. I
Mrs.B.FoPsythe,
Forsythe, Personnel
League Workshop on
tion", on December
Clerk, at
"Test Alternatives
18 and 19,
the National Civil Service
and Content Valida-
1973, in San Francisco,
Pers.Clk.,@
Natl.C.S.League
workshop on
(cont.on p.5)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 Page 5
with total expenses not to exceed $250, which includes
registration fee of $125. (budgeted).
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
_ Resolution No. 1098, approved Tentative Parcel Map
' No. 4359 (Anna Mendoza -220, 222, 228, and 230 N.
Pasadena Avenue). No action taken by Council.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission regard-
ing its action relative to automobile wrecking yards and
junkyard establishments. No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first
reading, adding Section 8.52.136 to the Municipal Code
relating to Drinking in Public. This will restore to
the Municipal Code a section that was deleted in
recodification, prohibiting drinking of alcoholic
beverages on streets and other public places including
public buildings.
It was the consensus of Council that in the third para-
raph of this section of the Ordinance, the words
'motion or" be inserted before the word "resolution",
whereby this section shall not apply to any park or
building owned by the City which has been designated by
' Council, by motion or resolution, as a place in which
the consumption of alcoholic beverages is authorized
either on a temporary or permanent basis.
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 8.52.136 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO DRINKING IN PUBLIC.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Test Alterna-
tives, etc.,
12/18-19, San
Francisco (total
exp.not exc.
$250)
P.C.Res.#1098
appvg.Tent.
Parc.Map #4359
(Anna Mendoza -
220-230 N.
Pasadena Ave.)
Memo fr. P.C.
re:action on
auto wrecking
yds.& junkyard
establishments
1st rdg.Ord.
re: Drinking
in Public
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro .
adding Chapter 11.65 to Title 11 of the Municipal Code rdg.Ord.re:
relating to Obstructions to Visibility. This will Obstructions
eliminate height of fences, walls, shrubbery, etc., with- to Visibility
in a triangular area, where the effect would be to block
visibility, etc.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING CHAPTER 11.65 TO TITLE 11 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments were Monthly Reports
submitted by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 Page 6
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Mrs. Jane Resig.Mrs.
Iberri, temporary Police Clerk, effective November 12, Jane'Iberri,
1973. temp.Pol.Clk.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator submitted a proposed Resolutidn Res. #6151
to authorize the renewal of the five-year General Ser- auth.renewal
vices Agreement which is due to expire on 6/30/74. of 5-yr.Genl.
Serv.Agmt.w/
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: County
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES CONCERNING GENERAL SERVICES.
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:
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously aarried to confirm the appointments of
Fireman Sobboto and Fireman Ambrogio, as requested.
A request was received from the Police Chief for con- Confirm.temp.
firmation of the appointment of Mrs. Eleanor Mae Dean appt.Mrs.E.A.
as temporary Police Clerk, at Step 1, Range 109.5, Dean, Pol.Clerk,
effective 11/16/73. eff. 11/16/73
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
NOES: Councilmen: None
Regarding the parking lot in the 600 -block of N. Azusa
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6151.
Avenue, which the City leases from the Singletons and
Singleton propty,
The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman
Resig.Fireman
Administrator made a brief verbal report. He explained
James Michelli, effective 11/26/73. He also requested
J.Michelli,
Azusa Ave.,
confirmation of the appointment of the following as
eff. 11/26/73
$1,300. He noted Mr. Singleton re guested an increase
Firemen, at Step 1, Range 119.0, subject to passing the
in the monthly rental amount to $180, but would include
physical examination:
Conf.appt.as
Eugene Sobboto, effective 11/18/73
Fireman:Eugene
Sobboto, eff.
'
John Ambrogio, effective 12/09/73
11/18/73, &
City annually to lease the property. A suggestion was
John Ambrogio,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
eff. 12/9/73
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of
Fireman James Michelli.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously aarried to confirm the appointments of
Fireman Sobboto and Fireman Ambrogio, as requested.
A request was received from the Police Chief for con- Confirm.temp.
firmation of the appointment of Mrs. Eleanor Mae Dean appt.Mrs.E.A.
as temporary Police Clerk, at Step 1, Range 109.5, Dean, Pol.Clerk,
effective 11/16/73. eff. 11/16/73
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appoint-
ment.
Regarding the parking lot in the 600 -block of N. Azusa
Re:Lease of
Avenue, which the City leases from the Singletons and
Singleton propty,
which lease is due to expire on 11/30/73, the City
as pkg.lot in "
Administrator made a brief verbal report. He explained
600 -block of N.
that the present rental rate is $165 per month, plus the
Azusa Ave.,
'
cost of taxes, which this year are in the amount of
which exp.
$1,300. He noted Mr. Singleton re guested an increase
11/30/73
in the monthly rental amount to $180, but would include
an "option to buy" for the City after 2 years if desired.
(C.Adm.to
negotiate new
There was discussion held regarding the purchase price
lease & rpt.
of the property and how much was being spent by the
to Cncl.)
City annually to lease the property. A suggestion was
raised that the City terminate its lease.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1973 Page 7
After further discussion, by consensus Council directed
the City Administrator to negotiate a new lease for two
years at the present rate and include an option to purchase.
The City Administrator was also requested to inquire among
the downtown business persons concerning use of the
parking lot. The City Administrator was further
requested to submit a report to Council.
The City Administrator expressed concern for energy Re: Energy
' conservation during the Christmas Season. He noted the Conservation
Chamber of Commerce has reduced the number of light (Lighting on
bulbs in its street decorations, as well as reduced the Christmas
wattage of the bulbs. He suggested that the City reduce trees from
the number of hours the Christmas trees would be lit in 6 p.m. to
front of City Hall. The City could go back to lighting 10 p.m.)
only one tree.
The Mayor noted receipt of a letter from Lt. Gov.
Reinecke, in which he is requesting the cities to attempt
a 10% electrical energy savings during the month of
December.
Councilman Snyder suggested that operation of the
Christmas tree lights from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
instead of from 5:00 P.M. to Midnight, would effect the
10% savings.
The City Administrator suggested that the additional
lighting in front of City Hall be omitted in keeping
with the energy conservation.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the
and unanimously carried that the Christmas lighting on
and
both trees be turned on from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
adopted
during the Christmas Season.
The Fire Chief addressed Council and acknowledged receipt
Acknowl.receipt
of the new pumper from the O.E.S. He noted that the
of new pumper
pumper had been outside of the Council Chambers prior to
fr.O.E.S., by
the meeting and that the Councilmen had not had an
Fire Chief
opportunity to view it. No action taken by Council.
ABSENT:
Moved by
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
Res. #6152
payment of warrants by the City.
C1.& Demands
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
Time of Adjournment: 9:25 P.M.
City Clary er c
Next Resolution #6153
Next Ordinance #1069
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:
Moved by
Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution
Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman
6152.
Clark Adjourn
and unanimously
carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:25 P.M.
City Clary er c
Next Resolution #6153
Next Ordinance #1069