HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order and led in the
salut to the fla .
Invoca ion as gn by Mr.grank Herber of.the Church of
J sushriS of Latter Day aints.
resent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Arkison, Decker
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, Personnel Clerk Forsythe,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of March 4, 1974, were sub-
mitted.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes as submitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on the recommended amendment to the Zoning Chapter
of the Municipal Code, by Planning Commission Resolution
No. 1108, re: automobile wrecking yards and junkyard
establi diments, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald
on 3/7/74.
A communication was received from the Planning Commission
which gave the history of junkyards and automobile wreck-
ing yards as a function of the Zoning Code since 1966, when
they were removed as allowable uses in any zone. Several
such businesses, while being prohibited, were contined on
the basis of Use Variance grants and Conditional Use Permits.
The State Legislature, in 1970, made Use Variances illegal.
As a consequence, renewal of such Variances or Conditional
Use Permits was prohibited.
After study, the Planning Commission felt there needed
to be some means of allowing these businesses to exist,
but under tight control and with discretion as to their
location. It recommended an overlay zone allowing
automobile wrecking yards and junkyard establishments in
certain M-2 zones, with a Conditional Use Permit. It
further recommended certain minimum development and perform-
ance standards.
An Assessme^t of Environmental Impact had been prepared
and accompanied the report from the Planning Commission,
recommending that Council find the proposed amendment
to have no significant environmental impact.
The Associate Planning Director appeared before Council
and reiterated the Planning Commission's report and
answered questions.
No one in the audience wishing to speak on this matter
and no further communications having been received, it
was
Moved by Councilman Solem,seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried that the hearing be closed.
7:30 p.m_.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
3AV/74Min.
Pub.Hrg.on amend
to MC re: auto
wrecking yards &
junkyard estab.
(P.C.Res.#1108)
Appvd. & C.Atty.
to prep. Ord.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 183 1974
Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations of
the Planning Commission re: amendment to the Municipal Code
and the Environmental Impact Report, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Councilman Arkison submitted for consideration a policy for
'Council reorganization in the non -election years, with
the intention to rotate the offices of Mayor and Mayor
Pro Tempore. He felt it would be more beneficial if each
Councilman had an opportunity to hold the office of Mayor.
Councilman Rubio felt the Mayor, as a leader, should be
selected by the people.
Discussion was held re: including in the June primary
election a ballot proposition whereby the people would
decide whether or not the Mayor should be voted upon
by the people.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously\carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary,,ballot proposition for consideration
at the 4/1/74 melting.,,
Cnuncilman Arkison submitted for consideration a policy con-
cerning the filling of appointive vacancies on Boards and
Commissions by applications filed by interested citizens.
He suggested the City Clerk formulate such an application
form and that a Committee be appointed now to select the
appointee from such applications to fill the position
presently vacant on the Planning Commission, such Committee
to be constituted of two members of the Planning Commission,
two members of Council, and the Associate Planning Director.
Discussion was held with regard to the suggestions, and
consensus was that the Committee suggestion was not feasible.
Councilman Arkison resubmitted, for consideration, the basic
concept of filling the vacancies through applications.
Moved by Councilman Arkison that Council establish a policy
to fill appointive vacancies on Boards and Commissions,
through applications filed by interested citizens. Motion
died for lack of seconding.
Councilman Arkison suggested that the items on the Agenda
be arranged so matters of importance to the general public
appear early, before the audience in the Council Chambers
leaves. He also asked for a clarification on the question
whether items not appearing on the Agenda, acted upon by
Council, are a violation of the Brown Act.
The City Attorney stated there was no statutory requirement
that items need be on an Agenda and that there is no
reason legally that extra items cannot be brought up at an
appropriate time during the meeting.
After further discussion, Council took no action.
Mayor Decker proposed the name of Robert R. Snyder as
appointee to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired
term made vacant by the election of Lucio Cruz to the City
Council.
Councilman Rubio submitted the name of Ralph Pedroza for
consideration for appointment to the Planning Commission.
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Req.by Counc.
Arkison for
Cons -Policy for
Cncl.reorg. iri-
non-elec. yrs.,
rotating offices
of Mayor & Mayor
Pro -Tem.
(C.Atty. to
prepare ballot
prop.for con-
sideration 4/1
Request by
Counc.Arkison
for consid.of
policy re:
filling appoint.
vac.on Boards
& Comms.by
applications,
& appt.Com.to
review & make
recom.to Cncl.
Req.by Counc.
Arkison to
consid.revision
of Agenda
Consid.re:appt.
mbr. of P.C.
to fill vacancy
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Mayor Decker
that Robert R. Snyder be appointed to the Planning
Commission. Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem; Decker'
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz, Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Arkison declared he voted "No" because he felt
the same as he did earlier: This position should be filled
by applicants from the community and the Mayor had not given
sufficient time for names to be submitted.
The Mayor requested this matter be placed on the Agenda
for the 4/1/74 meeting.
A petition was presented by the, City Clerk, containing
39 signatures, requesting stop sign(s) on Pasadena
Avenue between 5th and lst Streets. The residents of the
area submitted the petition as a result of a recent ,
accident and because cars are driven at excessive speeds
on Pasadena Avenue.
It was noted thismatter had been introduced by Councilman
Rubio at a former Council meeting and was presently under
study by the Police Chief and Director of Public Works.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table this mattertD the 4/1/74
meeting, pending report from the two Department Heads.
'The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by
James P. Guevara, 739 Crescent Drive, for reimbursement
of $25 expenses for alleged erroneous towing and storage
of his vehicle by the City.
After discussion, it was
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(to be lac ed"
on 4/1/74 Agenda)
Petition req.
stop sign(s)
on' Pasa. Ave.
bet: 5th & 1st
Sts.
(tabled to'
4/1/74 mtg.)
Claim vs.City by
Jas..Guevara for
alleged ;erron-.
eous towing &
storage of veh-
icle by City
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it
to the City's 'insurance carrier.
A request was received from Boy Scout Troop #418 for
Appvl.reg0 %
waiver of requirement in Fireworks Ordinance re: principal
Scout Troop 418
meeting place within the City limits.
for waiver of
meeting place
Mike McKnight, 152 N. Fenimore Street, appeared before
requirement re:
Council to answer questions.
Fireworks Ord.
The City Clerk noted that Council had waived this
requirement for this Troop last year.
Moved by Counr-Alman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to waive this requirement as
requested by Boy Scout Troop #418.
A proposed Resolution was presented, providing for
Res. #6186
recognition of certain signatures and facsimile signa-
provid.for
tures on Ws.rrants,'necessitated by the selection of a
recog.of cert.
new Mayor.
si- atures &
facsimiles on
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
Warrants
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES
AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted: Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of"Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
Councilman Rubio, Chairman
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered Resolution 6186.
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Regarding the matter of new assignments to Department -
Committees, and Ex -Officio Members to`Commissions', etc.,
Mayor Decker made the following appointments, to be
approved by Council, for the period March, 1974, to
March, 1976:
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Appts. by Mayor
to Dept.Committr
& as'Ex-Off.Mbrs
of Commissions,
etc.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman Rubio, Chairman
Councilman Arkison
POLICE DEPARTMENT r Councilman Arkison, Chairman
Councilman Rubio
FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Solem, Chairman
Mayor Decker
LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Cruz, Chairman
Councilman Solem
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Decker, Chairman
Councilman Rubio
City Administrator Dangleis
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Councilman Rubio, Chairman
Councilman Arkison
PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Cruz, Chairman
Councilman Solem
LIBRARY BOARD
Councilman Arkison
Councilman Cruz
L. A. COUNTY SANITATION DIST. #22 Mayor Decker, Director
-- — Councilman Solem, Alternate
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, L.A. COUNTY DIV.,
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
L. A. COUNTY WATERSHED COMMISSION
MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE
E.S.G.V. PLANNING COMMITTEE
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
AREA "D" C.D. & DISASTER BOARD
Councilman Rubio, Director
Mayor Decker, Alternate
Councilman Solem, Representative
Mayor Decker, Chairman
Councilman Rubio, Co -Chairman
Councilman Cruz, Director
Councilman Solem,Alternate
City Administrator Dangleis
(Irene Gilbertson, Asst. Dir.)
Councilman Rubio, City Repre-
sentative
City Administrator Dangleis, Alt.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
PERSONNEL BOARD COMMITTEE
MISS AZUSA SELECTION COMMITTEE
CI4;Y SELECTION COMMITTEE'
SCAG, TARTS & TASC
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 14UN. WATER DIST
Moved by Councilman Rubio,
and unanimously carried to
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974 Page 5
Councilman Arkison, Chairman
Councilman Solem
City Administrator Dangleis
Mayor Decker, Member
Councilman Rubio, Alternate
Councilmen Solem, Representative
Mayor Decker, Alternate
Councilman Solem, Liasison Officer
to represent City
City Administrator Dangleis, Alt.
seconded by Councilman Solem
approve the assignments.
The City Clerk presented a,Resolution appointing Res..#6187
Councilman Solem as Alternate Member of County Sanitation apptg. Counc.
District No. 22. The Mayor automatically becomes the Solem as Alt.
Director, and certification of Mayor Decker has been pre- to Co.San.Dist.
pared. #22
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE.CT.TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT GOVERN-
ING BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, secondedly Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 61$7.
The City Clerk presented a Resolution appointing Councilman
Rubio as Director, and Mayor Decker as Alternate Director,
on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division
of the League of California Cities.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES.COUNTY DIVISION
OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6188.
Res. #6188
apptg.gounc.
Rubio as Dir.&
Mayor Decker as
A1t.Dir. of L.A.
Cnty.Div., LCC
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
The City Clerk presented a Resolution appointing Mayor
Decker as the City Member, and Councilman Rubio as
Alternate, of the City Selection Committee for the
Southern California Rapid Transit District.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 6OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING A CITY OF AZUSA MEMBER AND ALTERNATE OF THE
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6189.
Miss Kathleen Baxley, 140 E. Newburgh Street, addressed
Council with a complaint that bao street lights in front
of her apartment house had been out for over four weeks.
She had called the various City Departments and had
found no satisfaction. The lights had not been replaced.
By consensus, Council referred the matter to the Superin-
tendent of.Light & Power.
'The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $2,102,683.35 as of 2/28/74.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
K. Lueck
Police Clk.-Disp. Step 5
3/14/74
G. Parisi
Police Officer
Step 4
3/21/74
R. Keith
Rec. Supervisor
Perm.Stat.,Step 2
3/17/74
Moved by
Councilman Rubio,
seconded by Councilman
Arkison
and unanimously carried to
approve the recommendations.
The Personnel Board re -submitted a request for change of
regular meeting time of the Board to 5:00 p.m.
Paul E. Allen, of 1218 N. Dalton Avenue, member of the
Personnel Board, addressed Council. He indicated that
a, survey of the various employee organizations showed no
opposition to the Personnel Board meeting at the requested
5:00 o'clock p.m. hour. In certain cases, it was possible
it was more advantageous for employees or organization
representatives to attend at the earlier hour.
After further discussion, it was
Movedby Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution to
change the meeting time of the Personnel Board as requested.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council: -
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Res. #6189
apptg. Mayor"
Decker as Mbr.
& Counc.Rubio
as Alt. of City
Selec.Com: for'
SC Rap.Tr.Dist.
Complaint by
Kathleen Baxley
re: street light
Q 140 E.Newburgh
C. Treas.Fin.
Statement
Step Raises
P.B.resub.req.
for changing
time of reg.
mtg.to 5 p.m.
(denied)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
AYES:
Councilmen:
Solem, Arkison
NOES:
Councilmen:
Rubio, Decker
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen:
Cruz
Councilman Cruz declared he abstained from voting because
he had not been involved in the previous discussions on
this matter.
'Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 1111, denied a Variance to permit waiver of the
two -car garage requirement., on property located at 408
Vista Bonita Street (Case V-375 - Neill Leavitt). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1112, conditionally granted a Variance to
permit only 5'3" between a dwelling unit and accessory
building (free-standing patio); instead of the required
10 feet, on property located at 326 S. Sunset Avenue
(Case V-376 - W. G. Collins). No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
adding Section 15.04.130 to the Municipal Code re: require-
ments for the issuance of Building Permits and amending the
the Building Code to ensure residents within the City will
continue to be eligible for Flood Insurance.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTmY 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 Solem, secondedby Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinate passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
Solem, Cruz,
Arkison, Decker
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
and numbered
Ordinance 1075.
A communication was presented from the City Attorney regard-
ing an offer by Frank 0. Ullrich, dba Ullrich Enterprises,
to purchase City -owned property at the northwest corner of
5th Street and Virginia Avenue, known as 917-927 West
5th Street. This is the property presently under lease
to Horace S. Turell. Mr. Ullrich is in the process of
negotiations for the purchase of the improvements and
leasehold.from Mr. Turell.
At a previous Council meeting, Mr. Ullrich's request for
a're-writing of the lease by the City had been discussed
and Council had shown interest in the possible sale of
the property. Mr. Ullrich offered $2003000 for the
purchase of the real property from the City.
It had been reported to Council that a rough estimation
by the Associate Planning Director made an appraisal of
the property in excess of $300,000.
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P.C.Res.#1111
denying Var.
(V-375 - Neill
Leavitt)
P.C.Res.#1112
cond. grtg.Var..
(V-376 - W.G.
Collins)
Ord. #1075
adding Section
15.o4.130 to MC
re: requirements
for issuance of
B1dg.Permits &
amend.Bldg.Code
Commun.from
C.Atty. re:offer
by F.O.Ullrich t
purch.City-owned
propty.@ 917-
927 W. 5th St.
(aut'� .hiring
appraiser &
suspend nego
lease until
of
on
appraisal report
is recd) I
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
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Council discussed the question of the negotiations for a
new lease, and the discrepancy between the price offered
for the real property and the appraisal which the Associate
Planning Director had given them.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to hire an appraiser to make an
appraisal upon the property, in question, and to suspend
negotiations on the lease til the appraisal report is
received.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments
were submitted by the City Administrator.
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Moved by Courr ilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignations of Police
Reserve Officers Abdullah Khardin (effective 3/14/74)
and Robert Williams (effective 3/8/74).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept both resignations.
A request was received from the Police Chief for confir-
mation of the appoi`r}tment of Chris Cooper as probationary
Police Officer, at Step 1 of Range 119.51 effective 3/18/74.
Moved by Councilman R�bio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carrie$ to confirm the appointment.
The Police Chief requested confirmation of the appointment
'of Mrs. Deborah Jo Hyder as probationary Police Clerk,
at Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 3/18/74.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A request was submitted by\the Police Chief for permission
to purchase nine (9) Police vehicles through Bonanza
American Motors, North Hollywood.
In his communication, the Police Chief informed Council
that American Motors no longer allows its dealers to
make fleet -type bids on small numbers of units. Bonanza
American Motors had been awarded the County bid to supply
the County with vehicles. The City of Azusa may purchase,
through Bonanza, vehicles at the County bid price, as
Bonanza will add this number to the order it .is placing
for the County. Other cities are doing the same. This
would require waiver of bidding procedures. The price
quoted by Bonanza was $3,571.03, which was lower than
the last bid price paid by, the City of $3,823.99.
After discussion, it was
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Monthly
Reports
Resig.Pol.Reser.
Offs: A.Khardin
(eff. 3/14/74)
& R.'Williams
(eff. 3/8/74)
Confirm. appt.
Chris Cooper as'
proba. Pol.Off.,
eff. 3/18/74
Confirm.appt.
Mrs.D:J.Hyder,
proba.Pol.Clk.,
eff. 3/18/74
Auth.purch.of
9-197LF Amer.
Motors Matador
4 -dr. sedans
for Pol.Dept.,
waiving bid-
ding procedures
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by, roll call 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.
The question was raised relative to trade-in. It was noted
the purchase price is not dependent upon trade-in. However,
the trade-in would affect the total expense on the part of
the City. It was felt if Bonanza did not propose a sufficient
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
trade-in, another method of disposing of the present
Police -vehicles should be pursued, including the possibility
of a public auction.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and -unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the purchase
of nine 1974 American Motors Matador 4 -door sedans from
'Bonanza American Motors, at $3,571.03 per unit, less trade-
in..
The Police Chief submitted a request for permission to
attend a Jail Management Course at Cal -Poly in Pomona,
March 31, thru April 6, 1974, at a cost of $316 which is
totally reimburseable through P.O.S.T. (budgeted item).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant permission
as requested.
A request was received from the Police Chief for atten-
dance by Police Officer Kendall Gradoville at the Robbery
Investigators Association Training Seminar, to be held
in San Francisco on March 21 and 22, 1974, with account-
able expenses not to exceed $118 (budgeted item).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A proposed Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of
Easement from Fox & Carskadon Financial Corporation for a
portion of roadway at the northwest corner of Arrow
Highway and Azusa Avenue (to provide full width on Arrow
Highway and radius return on Azusa Avenue).
Councilman Solem 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES:. Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6190.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works for stop signs on Avenida Conejo and Avenida De..
La Suerte at their intersections with Sierra Madre Avenue,
and preparation of the necessary Resolution. Since the
McKeon Company developed their tract north of Sierra
Madre Avenue and west of the golf course, it has been
noticed that dangerous situations have arisen at the
subject intersections.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
Auth.attend.by
Pol.Ch, at Jail
Manage.Course,
Cal -Poly; 3/31
thru 4/6, wl
cost reimb.by
P.O.S.T.
Auth.attend.by
Off.Gradoville
@ Robbery Invest.
Assn.Train.Sem.,
3/21-22, San Fr.,
w/acct, exp.
Res. #6190
accptg.Gr.Ease.
(Fox & Carskadon
Fin.Corp.(Arrow
Hwy & Azusa Ave.)
C.Atty.to prep.
Res. estab. stop
signs on Avenida
Conejo & Avenida
De La Suerte, at
intersec. with
Sierra Madre Ave.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974 Page 10
The Director of Public, Works submitted plans and specifi- Appvl:Plaris &'
cations for the improvement of four alleys in the City Specs. & auth.
(Project 514), with authorization for bid call. The alleys bid call for
are located as follows: impr:of 4
y
alles in City
1. South of Foothill Blvd., between Alameda and ('Project 514)
Dalton Avenues.
2. East-West Alley between Hollyvale and Third
Streets, east of Pasadena Avenue.
3. South of Foothill Blvd., between Angeleno
and San Gabriel Avenues.
4. South of 5th Street, east of Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plans
and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation,
requesting approval and authorization for execution
of an Agreement with the State of California for the
Maintenance of Highway 39 within the City, which includes
the newly annexed portions of Highway 39 and increases
the maximum expenditures.
A proposed Resolution was presented, approving and author-
izing execution of the Agreement for Maintenance of State
Highway 39.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY
IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem,'Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6191.
The Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation
for approval of attendance of Herbert Grosdidier, Water
Utility Superintendent, at the Spring Conference of the
American Water Works Association, to be held in Reno,
Nevada, April 17-19, 1974, with advance accountable
expenses not to exceed $200.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation.
As requested by Council, the Director of Public Works
submitted a report and detailed specifications re:
negotiations for the purchase of a hydraulic sewer
cleaning machine. The machine manufactured by F. E.
Myers & Bro. Company came closest to meeting the City's
specifications, and proposals have been received from
two suppliers, as follows:
Dearth Machinery Co., Baldwin Park 19,075
R. J. Lison, Burbank 193450
Res. x#6191 appvg
& auth.exec. Agm
w/State re: Main
of Hwy 39, incl.
newly annexed po
tions of Hwy 39
incr.max.expend.
Auth.attend.
Water Util.Supt.
@ Spring Conf.,
Amer.Water Wks.
Assn., 4/17-19,
w/acct.exp.not
exc. $200
Auth.purchase
Myers Bros.sewer
cleaning machine
from Dearth
Machinery Co.
for $19,075.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974 Page 11
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that Council approve the purchase of the F. E. Myers & Bro.
Company sewer cleaning machine from Dearth Machinery Co.,
in the amount of $19,075.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
Auth.attend.
'The Director of Public Works submitted a report of the
Appve.Clean-Up
Annual Clean -Up Week Committee, which suggested a break
Week combina-
be made from prior years' procedures, and several 42 -cubic
tion program
yard trash bins be positioned throughout the City at con-
May 3 thru 19,
venient intervals so residents could deposit normal
1974
Clean -Up Week articles, leaving the parkways free of
trash. It was recommended by the Committee that a combina-
tion program be instituted, which, would include the trash
bins but would also allow the property owner to place
Auth. Cert.of
articles on his parkway if he wished or if he were unable
Apprec. be
to haul it approximately one block to the nearest trash
awarded to
container.
Fire Engr. B.
It was further recommended that Clean-iJp Week, from May 3
Smith at
thru 19, 1974, be approved under the combination program.
4/1/7+ mtg.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the recommendations be
approved.
Notification was received from the San Gabriel Valley
Auth. attend.
Municipal Water District of a public hearing on 4/3/743
City rep.& alt.
at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of establishing the Dis-
to SGVMWD at
water rate for 1975-1976, with a suggested
pub.hrg. 4/3/74
'trict's
proposal from Thomas M. Stetson, Consulting Engineer.
It was the recommendation of the City Administrator to
authorize Councilman Solem as the City's representative,
and City Administrator Dangleis, as alternate, to appear
at the public hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the City's representa-
tive and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water
District to attend the public hearing on 4/3/74.
Councilman Solem noted the League of California Cities
Auth.attend.
has sent notification of its New Mayors' and Councilmen's
Cnclmen @
Institute, to be held May 15-17, 1974, at Del Monte
LCC New Mayors'
Hyatt House in Monterey, with Institute announcement and
& Cnclmen's
hotel reservations forms to be distributed to cities
Inst., 5/15 -
within a week.
17, 1974
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by all Councilmen at said Institute.
Mayor Decker noted the letters of commendation from the
Auth. Cert.of
Fire Department supervisory personnel, recognizing the
Apprec. be
particular achievement by Fire Engineer Bryan Smith,
awarded to
beyond his job duties, and the suggestion that a Certif-
Fire Engr. B.
icate of Appreciation be presented to Engineer Smith at
Smith at
the 4/1/74 Council meeting.
4/1/7+ mtg.
Moved by Councilman Arkisbn, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a Certificate of Appreciation
be awarded, as recommended.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
Upon'the suggestion of Councilman Cruz, it was the consensus
of Council that the City Attorney look into the possibility
of a monetary reward -for money -saving suggestions or
efforts by employees, this matter to be discussed during
the budget sessions.
The City Administrator informed Council he had been contacted
by Mr. Bert., who owns property at 1331 N. San Gabriel
Avenue, regarding the possibility of purchasing the north
portion of City property lying behind his apartment house.
This property is presently part of the Boy Scout house area.
The ground is umimproved and unsightly. Mr. Berti would
like the property for additional parking for his tenants.
Councilman Solem pointed out.the property, while unimproved,
is presently used for parking during scout activities. He
noted there is a number of Scout Troops using this building
on a regular basis. He suggested the property be graded
and fenced with an entrance to the west, perhaps paved, so
it might be better utilized by the scouts in their programs.
The City Administrator posed the possibility of selling the
whole property, including the Scout House, and using the
proceeds to erect another scout hall on City property at a
different and more convenient location.
Councilman Rubio suggested building a new Boy Scout Hall
adjacent to the Girl Scout building, north of Recreation
Hall.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to instruct the Director of Public
Works to report on the cost of improving and fencing the
parking area at the scout hall, and to request the Parks
& Recreation Commission to consider a possible site for a new
Boy Scout Hall.
Councilman Cruz recommended to Council the establishment of
a policy whereby only youths residing within the City limits
of Azusa would be hired for the summer part-time Park and
Recreation employment program.
In response to a question by the Mayor regarding the
number of part-time positions filled during the summer,
the Director of Parks & Recreation indicated his Department
hires between 60 and 80 for the summer, and 40 during the
school year. Director Guarrera emphasized the need for
hiring on the basis of best requirements where specialities
are needed, i.e., life-saving for the pool lifeguards.
Discussion was held relative to whether there would be
sufficient applicants holding the necessary requirements
from within the City limits.
,Movedby Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to require all part-time youth employees hired by the City
to be residents of the City. Motion failed by the following
vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen.
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Rubio, Cruz
Solem, Arkison, Decker
None
Mayor Decker commented that Council had been given, last
summer, a list of employees from the Recreation Department
showing the addresses of these emDlovees.
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Dir.P.W: to
report on
impr. & fen_...
ting Boy Scout
Hall prkg. area;
& req. P&R Comm.
to cons.poss.site
for new B.S.Hall
Discussion re:
part-time sum-
mer P&R empl.
& poss.require.
to live within
City limits
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, 0 FORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1974
i
He suggested this -may e done%for the prospective employees
again this year. <r
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Council be provided with a
list of the prospective part=time summer employees for
Park & Recreation, so it may check the employees' residency.
'Councilman Rubio remarked to Council that one of the
successful candidates, who had 'drawn the most votes, had
as one of his platforms the preservation of the present
City Hall building. In the light of the great support this
candidate received, Councilman Rubio questioned the
possibility of breaking the contract now existing between
the City and the architectural firm hired for the purpose
of replacing the center section of City Hall. He noted he
had received a bid from a contracting firm for the purpose
of restoring the center section and bringing it to earth-
quake standards, for a cost less than half of the replacement
cost.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to instruct the City Attorney to find a way to break the
contract now existing between the.Ci.ty and Heidschmidt/Mounce/
Associates until the matter of the City Hall replacement
or remodelling can be taken to a vote of the people. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio; Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'Councilman Rubio expressed great concern for the lack of
activity by Council in relationship to the downtown
improvement. He expressed a desire for a meeting between
the Chamber of Commerce, the Planning Commission, and the
City Council, to discuss matters relative to downtown
improvement, with the hope that some progress could be
started.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to have a combined
meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission,
and Council, re: downtown area redevelopment.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously 'carried to hold.the combined meeting on
Wednesday, March 27, 1974, at the Library Auditorium,
7:30 p.m., which meeting would be an adjourned meeting
of Council.
Councilman Rubio reported to Council of numerous
questions which were asked of him during the campaign
time, which reflected the need of communication between
the City and the people. He lamented the lack of such
communication through the local newspapers. Much of
the information for which he was asked evidently did
not fall in the category of newsworthy items which the
papers would carry. He commented on the newsletter put
out by the City of Inglewood, and felt such a program
should be started by this City.
Page 13
Request for list
of prospective
part=time summer
employees for P&
Appvd.combined
mtg.of C.of C.,
P1an.Comm. &
Cncl., re:down-
town improvement
Combined mtg.on
3/27/74, Lib.Aud
7:30 p.m., as
adj.Cncl.Mtg.
C.Adm. to check
re: City news-
letter program
in other cities,
& citizens
reaction
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 183 1974
By consensus, Council asked the City Administrator to
check with the City of Inglewood, and other;c ties regard-
ing their newsletters, and determine such matters as cost,
how they are distributed, etc.
Councilman Arkison requested that the City Administrator
find out, at the same time, the reaction of the citizens
'to such a newsletter, as he felt there was opposition
to this type of thing on the part of the citizenry in
the past.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
1
1
Councilman Solem 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6192.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to
Wednesday, March 27, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in the Library
Auditorium.
Time of Adjournment: 10:19 p.m.
City C er
Next Resolution #6193
Next Ordinance #1076
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Res. #6192
C1.& Demands
Adj.to 3/27/74,1
7:30 p.m., Lib.
Auditorium