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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM; AZUSA, CA;+ IFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 43 1974 J The -City Council -of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the move time and place. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the First 'Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio; Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem Also Present: CiQ, Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor �angleis, Director of Public Works Wells`, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance; Director of Parks & Recreation 1 Guarrera, Personnel ClerFitzsimmonsAsso- ciate Planning 3Cit Clerk Klarr Finance Officer Cooney, Y The Minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1974, were - submitted. The City Clerk noted a correction on page 6, 4th paragraph from the bottom, re: motion on Teamsters request for recognition as employee organization for meet- ing and conferring, which should read ...to approve the recommendation of the City, Administrator. The Minutes were approied as corrected. A plaque was presented by Mayor Solem to William H. Wilkinson, retired Police Officer. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his 'office at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, February 28, 1974, for the purchase of one 1974 Chevrolet 112 -ton truck (cab and chassis) for the Light Department. Present at bid opening were: City Administrator Dangleis, Electric Operations Supervisor Hastings, Finance Officer Cooney, and City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on February 14, 1974. Three (3) bids were received, as follows: Firm Name Total Bid Delivery 3 days1 6.9 R. V. Dorweiler,.Co. $5,11 0 days Leo Hoffm4n Cheirrolet Inc. 4,655.05 9 Price Che4rolet Company 5,317•i8 125 days A communication was received from the Superintendent of Light & Power, in which he recommended that the bid be awarded to Leo Hoffman Chevrolet Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $4,655.05, with no exceptions to the specifications. 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent of Light & Power to award the bid to Leo Hoffman Chevrolet Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $4,655.05. A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Works for authorization to purchase a sewer machine on a negotiated basis with suppliers in the area handling the machine, and that formal bidding procedures be waived. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation ROLL CALL Ap'vl.Min. 2/19/74 (as corrected) Pres.Plaque to Wm.H.Wilkinson Bids for purch. 12.y;on 1974 Chev.truck for Light Dept. (awarded to Le c� Hoffman Chev.) I Recom.by Dir.P for purch.sewe machine (Cont.on p.2) i AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 This is &'high-pressure flushing machine which can operate with a two=man crew instead of the three-man crew required for the sewer• rodder now in use, and can clean sewers ten times faster and better than present rodder. Also this machine; made by Dearth Machinery Co., may be used for weed abatement problems, street flushing, etc. The estimated cost is �25,000.with all attachments and appurtenances, with a 30 'to 0 days delivery date. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to 'waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code, finding'it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same. After further discussion, it was Page 2 (bidding proced. waived &'negoti" tion 4ppvd.,wit quotations to b sub. to Council) Moved by Councilman Rubio; seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the Director of Public Works to negotiate for purchase of the sewer machine, with specifications and time limit for delivery, and submit quotations to Council. The communication'\fro\ Carl P. Smith of 345 S. Grandin Avenue, re: overheight Fences, was placed before Council, having been tabled\from the 2/19/74 meeting. Moved by Councilman` Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to lift from the table. 'The Associate Planning Director appeared before Council and reported that the fence in question, at 341 S. Grandin Avenue, has been cut to 42" in height, which now complies with the Municipal Code. As to the construction of the fence, it is made from old-fashioned lath, covered with redwood paint, and the City has no control over the architectural appearance of the fence. Commun. re: overheight fence @ 341 S.Grandin Ave. (tabled from 2/19/74) (Report by Assoc.Pl.Dir. of compliance with Mun.Code) On the suggestion of Council, the Associate Planning Director agreed to notify Mr. Smith and Mr. Schaff, the owner of subject fence, of compliance with requirements of Municipal Code. No action taken by Council. The recommendation from the Personnel Board to amend the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to reflect a change in meeting time of the Board from 7:30 P.M. to 5:00 p.m., was placed before Council, having been tabled from the 2/19/74 meeting. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to lift from the table. The City Administrator explained that Mr.'Paul Allen, who 'was to appear on behalf of the Board, had phoned and would not be able to attend. Mr. Allen explained to the City Administrator what he had intended to.tell Council: The request to change the hours of the Personnel Board was for the convenience of its Chairman who had a commitment at,the same time. It was felt that 5:00 o'clock would be a better time. for employees, Department Heads, etc., to attend, than the evening hour. Because the conflict is a result of school,,. the change would probably be temporary until the close of school. P.B.recomm.to change time of reg.mtg. from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (tabled from 2/19/74) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 Page 3 The City Attorney presented a proposed Resolution amending Res: to amend Section 36.1 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations C.S: R&R -re: to change the time of regular meetings of the Personnel mtg.'time of Board from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pers. Bd. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: (failed to pass) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA NDING SECTION 36.1 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND EGULATIONS RE: REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD. 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 failed to pass " by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem ABSENT: Councilmen: None The matter of the request by the Chamber of Commerce for speed Item withdrawn and traffic study on Azusa Avenue, between 6th Street and re: traff.stady Santa Fe tracks, had been withdrawn. No action taken by on Azusa Ave. Council., bet.6th St. & Santa Fe tracks A request was received from Azusa Ministerial Association for permission to do a house-to-house religious survey on Plam Sunday afternoon, 4/7/74, which date to be proclaimed y the Mayor as "Religious Survey Sunday". oved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder nd unanimously carried to grant the request for permission to conduct the survey. A communication was received from Russell E. Blewett, Councilman of the City of Baldwin Park, announcing a meet- ing on 3/11/74 at 7:00 p.m., Morgan Park Community Building in Baldwin Park, concerning graffiti, with recommended solutions. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Martin Gonzales re: damage to his automobile by alleged collision with a City vehicle at 1045 N. Dalton Avenue on 2/22/74. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. A request was received from Mt. View PTA for permission to have a sign across Vernon Avenue in front of the school, dvertising the fund-raising dinner to be held 3/22/74. hey request the sign be put up on 3/8/74 and removed /25/74. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the request, under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. Appvl.req. by Ministerial Assn. for relig.survey, 4/7/74 Commun.fr.Cnclma Blewett of Bald- win Pk.re: mtg. 3/11/74, 7 P.m., on graffiti, w/ recom.solutions Claim vs. City by M. Gonzales re: auto toll. w/City vehicle, 2/22/74 Appvl.sign across Vernon Ave. in front of Mt.View School,adv.fundr raising dinner 3/22/74 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 A communication was received from the Fair Housing Congress of Southern California, requesting City support by sponsor- ship of a booth at the Fair Housing Faire on 4/21/74, with a donation of $100 or more. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to receive and file. request'was received from Fashion Showcase, 627 E. Arrow ighway� for a going -out -of -business sale from now until /31/74, with an inventory of women's wear amounting to 6,265.50. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the request. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Page 4 Req by Fair Housing Congress for City ' support by spons.b6oth @ Fair Housing Faire, 4/21/74 Annvl.going-out- of-bus.sale by Fashion Showcase, to 3/31/74 Step Raises Name To Status Effective A. Escoto Meter Reader Step 4 3/8/74 D. Jacob Secretary Step 2 (Perm.Status) 3/11/74 J. Molloy Police Lieut, Step 5 (Perm. Status) 3/6/74 B. Nelson Police Sgt.; Step 4 (Perm. Status) 3/6/74 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. A communication was received from the Director of Parks r�c Recreation, with the recommendation of the Parks & ecreation Commission for the adoption of a Resolution ndorsing the method of establishing a priority list of xpenditures and the distribution of funds from the State Beach, Park, Historical and Recreational Facilities Bond Act of 1974, which Bond Act will appear on the June 1974 ballot as Proposition 1. Adoption of this Resolution does not imply endorsement of Proposition 1. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ENDORSING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LIST OF EXPENDITURES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE BEACH, PARK, HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL FACIL- ITIES BOND ACT OF 1974. 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', Clark, Solem ,NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6183. An Ordinance was presented adoption, rezoning certain 0. J. Conforti). for second reading and premises to R-2 (Case Z-176 - Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: Reo.bv P&R Comm. for adoption Res. supporting propo. method of distrib. funds re: propo. Bond Act of 1974 Res. #6183 endors. method of estab. priority list of expend..& dist.rib. funds'fr. State Beach,Park,Histor- ical,& Recreation- al Facil.Bond Act. of 1974 Ord. #1073 re: zone change (Z-176 - Conforti) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Cane No. Z-176 - Orlando J. Conforti).. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio hat 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 1073. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, adding Chapter 8.50 to Title 8 of the Municipal Code re: weed and rubbish control, including use of chemicals. Councilman Snyder offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 8.50 TO TITLE 8 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Snyder, 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: Ncne and numbered Ordinance 1074. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading adding Section 15.04.130 to the Municipal Code which will amend Subsection (a) of Section 308 of the County Building Code re: Flood Hazard. Councilman Snyder offered for introductory first read- ing an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 15.04.130 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILD- ING PERMITS AND AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading ,be waived. A recommendation was received from the Police Chief for reimbursement of tuition, books, etc., for job-related .courses taken by Police personnel, as follows: Capt. Richard Lara $100.00 Officer Ronnie Clark 100.00 Officer Jeffrey Templeman 54.00 Officer Michael Scherer 29.05 Ord. #1074 adding Chap. 8.50 to Title 8 of-M.C. re: control & abatement of weeds & rubbish on public and private propty. 1st rdg. Ord. adding Sec. 15.04.130 to MC re: requirements for issuance of Bldg.permits & amending B1dg.Code Appvl.reimb. tuition,books, etc:, for Job- related courses taken by 4 Police personnel AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 43 1974 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a Confirm.temp_., request for confirmation of the temporary appointment of appt.Miss Diane Miss Diane Miller as Utility Clerk -Cashier, at Step 1 Miller, Utility. I f Range 109, effective 3/4/74. Clk:-Cashier, oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker eff. 3/4/74 and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. The Director of Parks & Recreation submitted a request Appvl.req.of for approval for work to begin immediately on the Dir. P&R to addition to the snack bar at Memorial Park, with added begin work storage for Jr. All-American Foothill Program, according immed. on add._ to plans prepared by the Azusa Engineering Department. to Snack Bar Four quotations were received and the low quote thus @ Mem.Pk.,with far is $2,795 for all masonry work, less roof and added storage demolition ($2,500 has been budgeted and approved for this project). It was noted the Azusa Youth Program Board approved their assisting with this project in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request of the Director of Parks and Recreation. The City Administrator informed Council of receipt of a Telegram fr. telegram from the County Energy Coordinator at the Cnty.Energy of Supervisor Hayes re: California Mandatory Coordinator re: 'request Marketing Plan for dispensing gasoline. The telegram Ca.Mandatory gave notice of a meeting to be held on Friday, 3/8/74, Mktg.Plan for 10:00 a.m., in the Hall of Administration, to discuss dispensing gas - the monitoring requirements and common problems. It ohne & notice further included answers to common areas of concern. mtg. 3/8/74 @ It was suggested that a copy of this telegram be delivered Hall of Admin., to each service station, and some note made of particular 10 a.m. problems in complying with this law. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Finance Officer Cooney at the meeting on 3/8/74. The City Administrator informed Council that the Fed- FPC grtd.stay eral Power Commission had granted a stay on Edison's on Edison's rate rate increase and that it was suspended until 8/4/74. incr. to 8/4/74 The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6184 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 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 6184. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 Moved by.Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, March 12, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in the Azusa Auditorium. Time of Adjournment: 8:48 p.m. I . City C er Next Resolution #6185 Next Ordinance #1075 1 1 Page 7 Adj.Mtg. to Tues., 3/12/74, 7:30 p.m.