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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 1974 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUMI AZUSA, CANIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 45 1974 7:30 p.m. The City Council, of the ;ity of Azusa met in regular session at the a%ove 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. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio; Decker, Snyder, ROLL CALL Clark, Solem Also Present: City.Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor hangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance; Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Asso- ciate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Finance officer Cooney, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of February 193 1974, were Appvl.Min. submitted. The City Clerk noted a correction on page 6, 2719/74 (as 4th paragraph from the bottom, re: motion on Teamsters corrected) 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 appro4ed as corrected. A plaque was presented by Mayor Solem to William H. Pres.Plaque to Wilkinson, retired Police Officer. Wm.H.vilkinson The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids for porch, 'office at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, February 28, 1974, 1Z ton 1974 for the purchase of one 1974 Chevrolet 12 ton truck (cab Chev.truck for and chassis) for the Light Department. Present at bid Light Dept. opening were: City Administrator Dangleis, Electric Operations Supervisor Hastings, Finance officer Cooney, HoffmandChev.)to ( 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 R. V. Dorweiler�$5,116.19 3 days Co. 0 days Leo Hoffmin Cheirrolet Inc. 4s655•05 125 days Price Chevrolet Company 5,317.18 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 Reccm.by Dir.P Works for authorization to purchase a sewer machine on a for purch.sewe. negotiated basis with suppliers in the area handling the machine machine, and that formal bidding procedures be waived. (Cont.on p.2) 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 This is a 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 60 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 (bidding proced, waived & negotia tion appvd.,witl quotations to bt 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 deliveryo and submit quotations to Council. The communication from Carl P. Smith of 345 S. Grandin Commun. re: Avenue, re: overheight fences, was placed before Council, overheight having been tabled\from the 2/19/74 meeting. fence @ 341 S.Grandin Ave. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker (tabled from and unanimously carried to lift from the table. 2/19/74) The Associate Planning Director appeared before Council (Report by and reported that the fence in question, at 341 S. Grandin Assoc.Pl.Dir. Avenue, has been cut to 42" in height, which now complies of compliance with the Municipal Code. As to the construction of the with Mun.Code) 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. 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 P.B.recomm.to Civil Service Rules and Regulations to reflect a change change time of in meeting time of the Board from 7:30 P.M. to 5:00 p.m., reg.mtg. from was placed before Council, having been tabled from the 7:30 p.m. to 2/19/74 meeting. 5:00 p.m. (tabled from Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 2/19/74) 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. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 The City Attorney presented a proposed Resolution amending Section 36.1 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to change the time of regular meetings of the Personnel Board from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MENDING 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 and traffic study on Azusa Avenue, between 6th Street and Santa Fe tracks, had been withdrawn. No action taken by Council.' 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. Page 3 Res. to amend C.S: R&R re: mtg. time of Pers. Bd. (failed to pass) Item withdrawn re: traff.study on Azusa Ave. bet.6th St. & Santa Fe tracks Appvl.req. by Ministerial Assn. for relig.survey, 4/7/74 Commun.fr.Cnclmar 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.fund- raisin dinner 3/22/7 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. lrequest was received from Fashion Showcase, 627 E. Arrow ighway., for a going -out -of -business sale from now until 3/31/74, 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: Name To Status Page 4 Req.by Fair Housing Congress for City support by spons.booth Fair Housing Faire, 4/21/74 Annvl.going-out- of-bus.sale by Fashion Showcase, to 3/31/74 Step Raises 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 Reo.bv PA -.R Comm. Recreation, with the recommendation of the Parks & for adoption Res. ecreation Commission for the adoption of a Resolution supporting propo. ndorsing the method of establishing a priority list of method of distrib. xpenditures and the distribution of funds from the funds re: propo. State Beach, Park, Historical and Recreational Facilities Bond Act of 1974 Bond Act of 1974, which Bond Act will appear on the June 1.974 ballot as Proposition 1. Adoption of this Resolution does not imply endorsement of Proposition 1. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6183 enders. method of estab. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, priority list of ENDORSING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LIST OF expend.& distrib. EXPENDITURES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE funds fr. State STATE BEACH, PARK, HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL FACIL- Beach,Park,Histor- I:TIES BOND ACT OF 1974. ical,& Recreatior: al Facil.Bond Act. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker of 1974 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 for second reading and Ord. #1073 re: adoption, rezoning certain premises to R-2 (Case Z-176 - zone change 0. J. Conforti). (Z-176 - Conforti) Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 Page 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Cage 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. loved 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 Ordinance 1073. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #1074 adding adoption, adding Chapter 8.50 to Title 8 of the Municipal Chap. 8,50 to Code re: weed and rubbish control, including use of Title 8 of M.C. chemicals. re: control & abatement of Councilman Snyder offered for adoption the Ordinance weeds & rubbish entitled: on public and private propty. 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 1st rdg. Ord. adding Section 15.04.130 to the Municipal Code which addin€ Sec. will amend Subsection (a) of Section 308 of the County 15.04.130 to MC Building Code re: Flood Hazard. re: requirements for issuance of Councilman Snyder offered for introductory first read- B1dg.Permits & ing an Ordinance entitled: amending B1dg.Code 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 Appvl.reimb. reimbursement of tuition, books, etc., for job-related tuition,books, courses taken by Police personnel, as follows: etc., for .iob- related Capt. Richard Lara $100.00 courses taken Officer Ronnie Clark 100.00 by 4 Police Officer Jeffrey Templeman 54.00 personnel Officer Michael Scherer 29.05 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 4, 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 Iof Range 109, effective 3/4/74. Clk.-3/4/74Cashier, Loved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker eff. 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. from the County Energy Coordinator at the Cnty.Energy request of Supervisor Hayes re: California Mandatory Coordinator re: ,telegram. 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: JA 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 43 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. `.rime of Adjournment: 8:48 p.m. 1 1 1 City 29 C er} Next Resolution #6185 Next Ordinance #1075 Page 7 Adj.Mtg. to Tues., 3/12/74, 7:30 p.m.