HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 21, 1974 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 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. 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, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, City Engineer Stimson,
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 January 73 1974, were Appvl. Min.
approved as submitted. 1/7/74
Ralph Pedroza, former member of the Park & Recreation Res. of Commend.
Commission, was unable to appear, and the Resolution of & Plaque to be
Commendation (No. 6170) and a Plaque in recognition of pres. to Ralph
his many years of service, will be presented to him at Pedroza, former
another time. mbr.of P&R Comm.,
at another time
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
Bids for recon -
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 1974,
struction, re -
for reconstruction, repair and overlay of Hollyvale
pair & overlay
Street between Vernon Avenue and Orange Place (Project
of Hollyvale St.
519) and 4th Street from Pasadena to Soldano Avenues
bet.Vernon Ave.
(Project 513). Present at bid opening were: City
& Orange P1.
Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,
(Proj.519) and
Finance Officer Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr.
4th St.fr.Pasa.
to Soldano Aves.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
(Proj.513)
publicati6n of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald on January 3 and 10, 1974.
(awarded to
Sully -Miller
Three (3) bids were received, as follows:
Contracting Co.)
Sully -Miller Contracting Co. $283142.70
D & W Paving, Inc. 28,359.06
Crowell & Larson 30,898.85
(Engineer's estimate, $30,000)
A communication was received from the Director of Public
Works,in which he recommended that the contract be
awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Co. (low bidder) in
the amount of $283142.70.
Moved by -Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation to award the contract to Sully -Miller
Contracting Co., low bidder ($28,142.70), and bid
securities be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
after the contract has been executed.
A request was received from the First Church of Christ, Auth.placing
Scientist, for permission to place a banner across of banner across
Foothill Boulevard in advance of the lecture to be held Foothill Blvd. re:
at the Azusa Auditorium on Sunday, 3/24/74. lecture on 3/24,by
First Church of
Christ,Scientist
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the request, the banner
to be installed under the supervision of the Director of
Public Works for two weeks prior to the lecture.
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A communication was received from the Azusa American Little Auth.ad in
League, requesting City's purchase of an advertisement Amer .Little
in their 1974 program. League program
in amt.not to
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder exceed $50
and unanimously carried by roll. call to authorize the
placing of an advertisement in the American Little
League program, in an amount not to exceed $50.
Notice was received of a meeting of Los Angeles Regional
Forum on Solid Waste Management, to be held on Friday,
2/1/74, at 12:00 Noon, in Long Beach (luncheon, $3.00
each).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by
Councilmen, City Administrator, and Director of Public
Works.
The City Clerk submitted his request for appointment as
City's representative to Southern California City Clerks'
Association.
Inasmuch as the City Clerk has been elected to the
presidency of this Association, which is a division of
the City Clerk's Association of California, he is
automatically a Board Member of the State Association
and there are some travel expenses occasionally during
the year. He requested authorization to represent the
City at the meetings of these Associations and approval
of necessary accountable expenses for mostly one -day
meetings, a few of which would involve plane fare to
Sacramento, etc.
The City Clerk invited the Councilmen to the Southern
California City Clerks' Association luncheon on 1/24/74
at the Cornhusker Restaurant at 12:30 p.m., at which
time he will be installed as president (luncheon,,$6.00
each).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Councilmen at the 1/24/74 meeting, and grant
the request for the appointment of City Clerk Klarr as
City's representative at the meetings of both Associations,
with authorization for accountable expenses.
Auth.attend.by
Councilmen;City
Adm. & Dir.PW
@L.A. Reg.Forum
on Solid Waste
Management,2/1/7l
12 N. (luncheon
$3 each)
Auth.attend.by
Cnclmen @ SCCCA
luncheon; 1/24/7)
@ $6 ea.,& grant
req, for appt.
C.C.Klarr as
City's rep. @
Assns. mtgs.,
w/acct. exp.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice:
application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale 927 W.Foothill
General (Public Premises) license from Robert W. Kenney (Funny Car)
to Oscar and Myrna Haskell, for premises located at
927 W. Foothill Boulevard, known as "Funny Carty.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
' Notice was received of California Water Resources
Association Committee Meeting on 2/7/74 at ,2:00 p.m.,
and Board of Directors' Meeting and Water and Environ-
mental Leaders' Luncheon ($8.50 each) on 2/8/74 beginning
at 9:00 a.m., both to be held in Los Angeles.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by
Water Utility Superintendent.
Auth.attend. by
Water Utility
Supt. @ CWRA
Mtgs. & Luncheon
2/7-81 L. A.
(lunch. $8.50)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 Page 3
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $1,967,126.57 as of December 31, Fin.Statement
1973.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending app:•oval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the f,.,llowing employees:
r�
1
Name
To Status
Step Raises
Effective
J.
Larsen
Admin.Secretary
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
1/31/74
J.
Jackson
Police Officer
Step 2
1/17/74
R.
Lungi
Police Officer
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
1/1/74
K:
MacChesney
Police Officer
Step 5
1/20/74
S.
Martinez
Police Officer
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
1/8/74
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously
carried to approve
the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #1103
Resolution No. 1103, conditionally approved a Variance cond.grtg.Var.
to permit overheight patio fences (6 feet) within the (V-371-)Monr.
required front setback, on property located at 829 E. Nursery/Levitt-
Foothill Boulevard (Case V-371 - Monrovia Nursery Co. - West, Inc.)
Levitt/West, Inc.). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also giventhat the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res.#1104
Resolution No. 1104, conditionally approved a Condi- cond.grtg.CUP
tional Use Permit to allow an addition to existing non- (C -137 -Margaret
conforming use (drive-in business), on property located Abdelnour -
at 255 W. Foothill Boulevard (Case C-137 - Margaret Volcano Burgers)
Abdelnour - Volcano Burgers). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.C. Res -#1105
by Resolution No. 1105, recommended a change of zone recom.zone chg.
classification from C-2 to R-2, on property located at (Z-176 - 0. J.
914 N. Azusa Avenue (Case Z-176 - 0. J. Conforti); hear- Conforti); hrg.
ing before Council set for 2/4/74 at 7:30 p.m. 2/4/743 7:30 p.m.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1106, declared its intention to initiate
action to rezone certain property located generally on
both sides of Azusa Avenue between 9th Street and a line
100 feet north of 10th Street. No action taken by
Council.
A proposed Resolution was presented, designating
Armstead Street at Fairvale Avenue as a stop intersec-
tion.
Councilman Clark 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 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:
P.C. Res.#1106
decl.int.to init.
rezong.both sides
Azusa Ave. bet.
9th St. & line
100 ft. N.10th St
Res. #6172
designating Arm -
stead St. at
Fairvale Ave. as
stop intersection
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 Page 4
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6172.
A proposed Resolution was presented,, requesting the Res. #6173
Legislature and the Governor to amend or repeal S. B. req. S:B. 716
716, Chapter 1166 of the Statutes of 1973, re: Conflict (Confl.of Int.)
of Interest Act. be amended or
repealed
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THAT SENATE BILL 716, CHAPTER 1166 OF THE
STATUES OF 1973, BE AMENDED OR REPEALED.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Courn ilman 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 6173.
The City Attorney reported to Council with regard to the C.Atty.'s report
recent request by Southern California Edison Company re: req. by S.C.
to the Federal Power Commission for rate increase. The Edison Co. to
increase would amount to an average of nine (9) mils FPC for rate
per kilowatt hour. The City would need to begin an off- increase
setting increase by February 1, 1974, in order not to
lose revenues when the Edison Co.'s increase goes into
effect March 1st. The City could lose $25,000 per month.
After considerable discussion, it was noted the City
had no alternative but to adopt a Resolution providing
an increase, should it be necessary, in the electric
rates. An additional element was raised with the
periodic increases allowed to Southern California Edison
r.ompany for "cost of fuel". A rate study most probably
should be done to allow both a pre-set schedule of increase
and a better system of electric rates.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6174
amend.electrical
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA rate schedules,
AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL RATE SCHEDULES, ADOPTING RULES adopting R&R for
AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LIGHT AND oper.of L&P Dept.
POWER DEPARTMENT, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3874. & amend.Res.3874
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 6174.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were submitted by the City Administrator. Reports
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A recommendation was received from the Police Chief Appvl: & auth.
for a new Agreement with Rio Hondo College re: Police for Mayor to
Academy training, tuition, and reimbursement by POST. sign new Agmt.
POST has reduced the reimbursement from 100% to 60% of w/Rio Hondo Coll.
the total cost of training; therefore, Rio Hondo College re: Pol.Academy
'District Board has decided to make'the same reduction, Training,tuition
with the tuition fee being dropped from $150 to $90 per & reimb.by POST
officer candidate.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the new Agreement and
authorize the Mayor to sign the same.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the Resig.Francis R.
resignation of Francis R. Pallazzo, Lineman, effective Palazzo,Lineman,
as of 1/9/74 at 5:00 p.m. eff. 1/9/74
Moved by Councilman Rubio, secord ed by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Fireman Resig.Fireman
Richard Wilk, effective 1/24/74, 0800 hours. Richard Wilk,
eff. 1/24/74
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for confir- Confirm.appt:
mation of the appointment of Richard Haas as Fireman, Richard Haas,
at Step 1 of Range 119.0, effective 1/2.6/74, 0800 Fireman, eff.
hours, upon successful passing of physical examination. 1/26/74
l�Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Appvl.& auth.
Public Works for approval of proposed Agreement exec. A t.with
No. 7Ut-4996 between the City and the State, to provide State (Put -4996)
adjustment of sanitary sewer manholes to grade after re: adj.two sewer
surfacing of Azusa Avenue -San Gabriel Avenue from First manhole covers on
Street to Sierra Madre Avenue, at no cost to the City, Hwy. 39, at no
with authorization for the Mayor to execute said cost to City
Agreement.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
Auth.exec. &
for acceptance and authorization for Mayor to sign
recording Notice/
Notice of Completion for initial installation of Tele-
Completion for
metering Control System for the Water Department, by
init.install.of
Automation Associates, Inc. (Project 511), and direct
Telemetering Con.
the City Clerk to have the Notice recorded.
Sys.for Water
Dept.(Proj.511)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request for
Appvl.plans &
approval of plans and specifications for Phase II
specs, & auth.
portion of Telemetering Control System for the Water
bid call for
Department (Project 525), and authorization for bid
Phase II of Tele -
call (budgeted item).
metering Con.Sys.
for Water Dept.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifica-
tions and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 Page 6
A communication was received from Assemblyman John
Collier; requesting Council to express its feelings re
A.B. #1, creating State Land Use Commission.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to denote opposition by sending
a letter from Mayor Solem to Assemblyman Collier, with
Ltr.to Assemblyman
Collier fr. Mayor
re: opposition to
A.B.1, creating
State Land Use
Comm.
copies to the local legislators.
A request was received from the Police Chief for authori- Auth.attend. by
zation for attendance at a course'on jail management at Lts.Trujillo &
Cal Poly in Pomona, by Lt. Gilbert Trujillo and Lt. Raymond Roth (2/3-2/9) &
Roth, week of 2/3 thru 2/9, at $316 per person, fully Lt.Molloy& Cat.
reimburseable by POST (required course). Lara (3/31-4/6�
@ Cal Poly for
The City Administrator noted that Lt. Molloy and Capt. course on jail
Lara are scheduled for the next session from,3/31 thru management (reimb.
4/6. by POST)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
A report was received from the Superintendent of Light & Proposals re:
Power with reference to proposals received for an electri- elec.rate study
cal rate study, as follows:
(awarded to R.W.
R. W. Beck and Associates $7,700, with maximum Beck & Assoc.)
limit of $8,500
CH2M Hill
$8,300, with maximum
limit of $103000
He recommended that the rate study be awarded to R. W.
Beck and Associates.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation to award the rate study to R. W. Beck
and Associates.
Notice was received from SCAG of the Spring General
Assembly, February 7-8, 1974, at Le Baron Hotel in
Buena Park, 9:30 a.m. (registration and luncheons,
made before 3/31/74, $20 each).
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Councilman Decker (delegate to SCAG),,
Mayor Solem (alternate), representative from Cable
Television Committee, and Associate Planning Director.
The City Administrator informed Council the City is
a member of the Municipal Cooperative Library System
(MCLS) which allows our Library to draw upon the
resources of the libraries of the area. This system
has vehicles which distribute the materials throughout
the area to members of the System. Presently they have
permission to purchase gasoline from Pasadena's
municipal supply but, due to delivery quotas, Pasadena
will not be able to supply them the full amount of
gasoline they need. Therefore, the MCLS is seeking to
find cities in the System who would sell them no more
than fifty gallons of gasoline per month from their
municipal supplies.
Auth.attend.Counc.
Decker, Mayor, rep
fr.Cable TV Com. &
Assoc.Plan.Dir. @
SCAG Genl.Assembly,
2/7-8, Buena Park
reg.& luncheons,
20 each)
Auth. agmt. with
MCLS for sale of
City's supply of
gasoline, not to
exc. 50 gals/mo.,
unless City supply
is short
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1974 Page 7
The City Administrator noted the City Attorney indicated
the City could authorize the sale, based upon a Purchase
Order from MCLS not to exceed fifty gallons per month,
at the City's cost plus 5¢ per gallon overhead and
administrative costs. An agreement of this nature should
include the understanding that, if the City supply is
short, it will not sell the gasoline.
Moved by Councilman Clark,
and unanimously carried to
seconded by Councilman Snyder
authorize such an agreement.
Councilman Clark asked that the Director of Public Works Dir.PW to submit
provide a report of what is needed for a fail-safe backup report re: fail -
for water pumping in the event of a brown -out or black- safe backup for
out. water pumping
At the suggestion of Councilman Decker, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder C.Adm. to look
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be into salary
authorized to look into a salary survey preliminary to survey prelim.
budget sessions. to budget sess.
Councilman Decker raised the question as to whether the Discussion re:
City was interested or not in participating in a para- paramedic
medic program. It had been estimated such a program would program
cost the City between $75,000 and $100,000 annually.
The Fire Chief addressed Council and expressed his feeling
that the additional benefit from a paramedic program,
beyond that offered presently through fire rescue squad
who are trained in first-aid, and quick ambulance service,
was not sufficient to warrant the -great amount of money
it would cost the City annually.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council
that the City of Azusa would not participate in a
paramedic program. However, no action was taken.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6175
payment of warrants by the City. Cl. & 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 TONPAID.
4C
Moved by Councilman Clark, seanded 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 6175.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m.
City Clerk
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