HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 3, 1973 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER L 10.5 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 Rev. Ronald Royer of St. Frances Invocation
of Rome R. C. Church.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio; Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
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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, Associate Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 15,
1973., -and the regular meeting of November 193 19733
were approved as submitted.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 1973,
for relining of water mains in the Nobhill area (Project
#521). Present at bid opening were: City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Water Utility
Superintendent Grosdidier, Deputy City Clerk Roehrich.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald on November 15 and 22, 1973.
Two (2) bids were received, as follows:
Name
Total Bid
ADDvl. Min.:
11/1D/73
Bids for re-
lining water
mains in Nobhill
area (proj.521)
Ameron, Inc. (Wilmington, Calif.) $ 37,868.50
Raymond International Inc. (Oakland, N. J.) 104,015.10
A communication was received from the Director of Public
Works, in which he recommended all bids be rejected, since
the low bid exceeds the budgeted amount by over $11,000
and prosecution of this project will be impossible during
this fiscal year.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works, to hold the project in
abeyance for consideration at the 1974-75 budget sessions,
and to return the bid securities.
A proposed Resolution was presented, requesting the
Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters
to render Special Services to the City re: conduct of
a General Municipal Election to be held on 3/5/74.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID
COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA, RELATING T) THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 5, 1974.
(bids reject®d)
Res. #6153
req. Bd/Superv.
to permit Reg./
Voters to render
Spec.Serv. re:
1974 Mun. Elec.
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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 6153.
A communication was received from the City Clerk,
recommending an additional $75 deposit by each candi-
date at the 1974 Municipal Election who requests
Spanish translation of the optional Statement of Quali-
fications. The cost of both the translation and the
printing of the translation will be borne only by the
candidate requesting it.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize such additional
deposit.
A request was received from Glendora Seventh -day
Adventist Church for permission to use caroling music
and soliciting in residential area from December 8 to
24, 1973, for their "Ingathering" annual mission program.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control,
as follows:
1. New application for On -Sale Beer & Wine (Public
Premises) License by Tony Moses for premises
located at 112 E. Foothill Blvd., known as "The
Town House".
2. Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer -Food
License from Lynn A. Bullard to Horace Hatcher
for premises located at 347 S. Irwindale Ave.,
known as "Kamau".
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices.
A letter was received, signed by Elanor M. Allen and
Madelyn Tyck, again urging;that the matter of the recon-
struction of City Hall be placed on the 3/5/74 Municipal
Election ballot. In addition to the letter was another
page, containing 24 signatures, to be added to the
petition submitted at the 11/19/73 Council'meeting.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Ernest C. Altvater,
'Jr., 607 N. Orange Avenue, requesting that Council
investigate the sufficiency of staffing in the Animal
Control Department, and possibly consider what advan-
tages might be had by dropping this department and
seeking Azusa membership in the San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communica-
tion, and request the City Administrator to investigate.
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Auth. addl.
$75 dep.by ea.
candidate req.
Spanish transla-
tion of optional
State.of Qualif.
Appve. req. by
Glendora Seventh -
day Adv.Church to
carol & solicit
fr. 12/8-24
ABC Notices:
1 112 E. Foot-
hill Blvd.,
"The Town House"
2) 347 S.Irwin-
dale Ave.,
"Kamau"
Ltr. & 1 addl.
page of petition
urging reconstr.
of City Hall be
placed on 1974
Mun.Elec.ballot
Req. by E. C.
Altvater, Jr.,
for investigation
of sufficiency
of staffing in
Animal Control
Dept., etc.
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A communication was received from the Personnel Step Raises
Board, recommending approval of step raises for the
following employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
R:
Quaas
Fireman
Step 3
12/1/73
B.
Forsythe
Pers. Clerk
3
12/1/73
D.
Houts
Police Officer
2
12/5/73
M.
Russo
Police Officer
4
12/14/73
F.
Halstead
Park Maint.Foremen
4
12/4/73
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1099, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 17 feet instead of
the required 25 feet, on property located at 958 E.
Galatea Street (Case V-369 - Eugene Fernstrom). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1100, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 18 feet instead of the
required 25 feet, on premises located at 119 N.
Vernon Avenue (Case V-370 - Gerald Frost). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1101, established bask development
standards for automobile service stations (amending
Planning Commission Resolution No. 738). No action
taken by Council.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated the Commission discussed. the use of City of Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power right-of-way as a
Christmas Tree Farm by Charles W. Mautz, who needed some
indication of the feelings of the City which he could
convey to said Department of Water & Power. The
Commission indicated that such a use should be encouraged
and unanimously approved the same. This area is
County territory located diagonally between Gladstone
Street and Citrus Avenue.
The City Clerk was requested to contact Mr. Mautz by
letter, indicating Council had no objection to the
matter.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption, approving the annexation of certain territory
de®%ted as Northerly Annexation District #75 (between
City boundary and easterly line of San Gabriel Canyon
Road, 1400 feet north of Sierra Madre Ave.).
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the 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 Courn ilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
P.C.Res. #1099
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-369 - Eugene
Fernstrom)
P.C. Res.#1100
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-370 - Gerald
Frost)
P.C. Res.#1101
estab.basic
develop.standards
for auto.serv.
stations
P.C. appvd. &
encouraged use
by Chas.W.Mautz
of City of L.A.
De t. of W&P
R/W as Christmas
Tree Farm
Ord. #1069
appvg. No.
Annex. Dist.
#75
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
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 Ordtnance 1069.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #1070
adoption, adding Section 8.52.136 to the Municipal adding Sec.
Code re: drinking in public. 8.52.136 to
M.C. re: drink -
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance ing in public
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.
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 1070.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #1071
adoption, adding Chapter 11.65 to Title 11 of the adding Chapter
Municipal Code re: obstructions to visibility. 11.65 to Title
11 of M.C. re:
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance obstructions to
entitled: visibility
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PZUSA
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.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
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 1071.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation to retire of Resig.to retire
Police Officer William H. Wilkinson, effective 3/4/74. of Pol.Off.Wm.H.
Wilkinson, eff.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 3/4/74
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation
with regret.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the Resig.to retire
resignation to retire of Mrs. Maybelle A. Porter, of Mrs.Maybelle
Assistant Consumer Service Supervisor in the Light A.Porter, Asst.
& Water Office, effective 2/1/74. Consumer Serv.
Superv., eff.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman 2/1/74
Clark and unanimously carried to accept the resignation
with regret.
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A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Light.& Power, expressing concern for replacement of
personnel in the event that an E.E.A. employee in his
department is promoted. He explained that a Senior
Utility Clerk will probably be appointed to fill the
Vacancy created when Mrs. Porter retires. This will
create a vacancy in the Senior Utility Clerk complement
One of the E.E.A. employees is presently No. 1 on the
Senior Utility Clerk eligibility list and would be
eligible for appointment to that vacancy. The problem
is that, once the E.E.A. position is vacated, the
Federal funds are stopped unless the City can show
good intention to assimilate any employee who may be
hired to fill that E.E.A. vacancy.
He requested a statement from Council, showing its
intention to increase the Utility Clerk -Cashier classifica-
tion from one to two in the 1974-75 budget. This would
provide assurance to the E.E.A. officials that the City
would assimilate and funding would continue for that
position to be filled. He noted thebthe present level of
complement, including the E.E.A. personnel, is necessary
to maintain the work of the Consumer Department. Should
the Department lose one employee at this time, it would
most certainly necessitate overtime to keep up with the
work demand. The approval of this request would increase
the complement back to where it was six years ago, prior
to the advent of data processing.
Appve.reg. to
incr. complement
of Util.Clerk-
Cashier classif.
by 1 position in
1974-75 budget,
if at all possibl
etc.
Councilman Clark expressed concern about committing the
City to approving an additional complement slot prior to
budget meetings.
' The City Attorney noted the E.E.A. officials are concerned
with the intention of the City. He felt an action could
be taken which would declare Council's intention, "if at
all possible", to increase the complement.
During the discussion, Council noted the economic problems
and felt it could not say definitely at this time. However,
it would be very favorable to including the additional
complement position, depending upon the economics at the
time the new budget is adopted.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the complement of the Utility
Clerk -Cashier classification be increased by one position
in the 1974-75 budget, if at all possible, the decision
being subject to re-evaluation based upon the economic
situation of the City at the time of the new budget.
A communication was received from Peter Schabarum,
Chairman of the Los Argeles County Board of Super-
visors, regarding undergrounding of utility lines at
the intersection and vicinity of Citrus and Alosta
Avenues.
' The City Administrator explained the Southern Calif-
ornia Edison Company is required to deposit a sum
of money annually in a special fund, this fund to be
used upon the request of the City, and the concurrence
of Southern California Edison, for undergrounding
Edison facilities within the City of Azusa at specified
locations. To date, there has been no location which
would not cost considerably more than the $15,000
deposited in the fund. Now, the Edison Company has a
new policy wherein, should the fund'not be used during
the year, it would revert to the County. Edison Company
Req. by Superv.
Schabarum re:
undergrounding
of util:lines
@ intersection
of Citrus &
Alosta Aves.
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and the County, as well as the City Department of Public
Works, all agree the undergrounding of the Edison facilities
at the intersection of Citrus and Alosta Avenues, while the
County is in the process of working on the roadway, would be
a desirable thing. The County's intention is to take the
City's fund and add it to their own, so the job may be com-
pleted along the length of Citrus Avenue from Alosta to
Foothill Boulevard.
The City Attorney suggested the adoption of a Resolution
calling for a hearing to formulate an undergrounding district
which is required to utilize these mon+.es. The district
would include only the public rights-of=way within the City
of Azusa at the intersection of Alosta and Citrus Avenues.
While private property will be involved in the district, the
cost will be paid for out of the special fund and no
assessment will be made against the property owners within
the district.
A Resolution was presented which states that a public
hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m', on December 17, 1973,
in the Council Chambers to consider objections to the
undergrounding, and to determine whether the public
necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the
removal of said poles, overhead wires and associated
overhead structures.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING
TO THE UNDERGROUNDING OF WIRES AND FACILITIES FOR SUPPLY-
ING ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION AND SIMILAR UTILITY SERVICES
AT'THE INTERSECTION OF CITRUS AVENUE WITH ALOSTA AVENUE
IN 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 6154.
The Finance Officer submitted a request for confirmation
of the appointment of James R. Kennedy as Storekeeper
in Central Stores, at Step 1, Range 112.0, effective
12/3/73•
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Notice was received of the League of California Cities
Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials,
' January 9-11 1974, San Diego, with advance registra-
tion fee of �50 each prior to December 26, 1973.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Councilmen and the City Administrator, with
reimbursable expenses.
Res. #6154
setting pub.hrg.
on 12/17/73 at
7:30 p.m. re:
undergrounding
of util.lines @
Citrus & Alosta
Confirm. appt.
Jas.R.Kennedy,
Storekee er,
eff. . 127/73
Notice of LCC Ins -
on Labor Relation,
Jan. 9-11, 1974,
San Diego (reg. $!
each)
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The City Administrator submitted a request from Mrs.
Jeanne Larsen, Administrative Secretary, for leave of
absence, without pay, from 12/24/73 thru 1/4/74.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Administrator submitted a report regarding
the parking lot in the 600 -block of North Azusa
Avenue (Singleton property).
The City Administrator advised Council that the proposed
Environmental Protection Agency regulations will involve
surcharges against owners or operators of parking lots
on a per parking place basis. The City already owns
one parking lot in downtownand this, together with the
other parking areas owned by the City, will be a large
expense. If the City rents the Singleton property,the
surcharges would become exhorbitant. He recommended
exercising an option in the Present agreement, allowing
tenancy on a month-to-month basis at the present rate
of remuneration, until the matter of the E.P.A. sur-
charges is determined and its effect upon this City is
known.
_Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the City Administrator.
The City Administrator reported the Chamber of Commerce
had surveyed the merchants in the 600 -block of Azusa
Avenue and found they, with one exception, indicated a
desire to have the lot maintained as a parking lot.
A request was received from the Police Chief for author-
ization to purchase one 1974 American Motors Gremlin,
to be used as transportation for Special Services
Officer, and for waiver of bidding procedures. This
is a budgeted item.
Three quotations were received, as follows:
Reliable American, 111 Las Tunas Dr.,
San Gabriel $2,748.00
Fox's Five Acres, 3456 E. Colorado
Blvd., Pasadena 2,662.07
Savage American, 201 E. Huntington Dr.,
Monrovia 2,656.21
Appve.req.for
leave of absence
without pay for
Mrs. J.Larsen;
Adminis.Secyy ,
12/24/73-1/4/74
Appvl.recomm.
to exercise
option of month-
to-month tenancy
of parking lot
in 600-blk. of
Azusa Ave., owned
by Singleton
Auth.purch.
fr.quotation
of 1 - 1974
Amer.Motors
Gremlin for
Spec.Serv.Off.,
& waiving of
bidding proced.
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the
purchase be made from Savage American, who submitted
the lowest quotation.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation to purchase the vehicle from Savage American
for the sum of $2,656.21.
A proposed Resolution was presented, accepting a
Grant of Easement from Monrovia Nursery Co. for
widening and improvement of Foothill Boulevard, to
be completed when improvements are made on condominium
subdivision (21 -foot strip on the north side of
Foothill Boulevard, from the easterly boundary of
Avery Label property to the proposed condominium
subdivision -Tract No. 3o6o4).
Res. #6155
accptg.Gr.Ease.
(Monrovia Nursery
Co.) for widening
& imprvg. Foothill
Blvd.)
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Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF.
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 6155.
The Associate Planning Director submitted a request for
confirmation of the appointment of Barbara Schoetz as
Planning Assistant, at Step 1, Range 122, effective
12/10/73. He also submitted a further request for a
leave of absence, without pay, for Ms. Schoetz from
December 24 thru 28, 1973, as she has a prior engage-
ment out of state.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment and
approve the request for leave of absence without pay
from 12/24 thru 12/28.
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6156.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 8:28 p.m.
Next Reso3ution #6157
Next Ordinance #1072
Confirm. appt. -
Barbara Schoetz,
Planning Asst:,
eff. 12/10/73, &
appvl. req.for
lve-of-absence
without pay fr.
12/24 thru 12/28
Res. #6156
Cl. & Demands
Adjourn