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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 7:30 p.m. The City .9=1=& 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 Call to Order salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call Arkison, Decker Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works . Well's, Superintendent -of Light & Power Gerharz, 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 adjourned regular meeting of March 12, Appvl. Min: 1974, and the regular meeting of March 18, 1974, were Adj.Mtg.3/12/74 submitted. & Reg. Mtg. 3/18/74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve both Minutes as sub- mitted. Councilman Solem presented a Certificate of Appreciation Pres.Certif.Appr. to Fire Engineer Bryan K. Smith. The Fire Chief explained B.K.Smith, Fire Mr. Smith's outstanding initiative in modifying fire Engineer equipment. The petition requesting stop sign(s) on Pasadena Avenue Petition req. between 5th and lst Streets, due to excessive speeds, stop sign(s) on was placed before Council, having been tabled from the Pasa, bet. 5th 3/18/74 meeting. & 1st (tabled from 3/18/74) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem (C.Atty.to prep, and unanimously carried to raise the item from the table. Res... estab. stop sign.on Pasadena A report was submitted by the Director of Public Works @ 3rd St.) and Police Chief. It stated a stop sign is not warranted, and recommended installation of more speed limit signs along the route mentioned, and the Police Department use selective enforcement. Council discussed the matter and it seemed the consensus that a stop sign should be placed on Pasadena.Avenue at 3rd Street. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem to adopt the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Police Chief, for a thirty -day trial period. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Arkison NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution to establish a stop sign on Pasadena Avenue at 3rd Street. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Councilman Arkison requested reconsideration of a policy concerning the filling of appointive vacancies on Boards and Commissions by applications filed by interested citi- zens, and the appointment of a selection committee. The City Clerk read in full a communication from Council- man Arkison, which explained his reasons for his request. He requested reconsideration of this item as a result of 'the discussion at the. 3/18/74 Council meeting and the public's favorable reaction'\ towards his proposal. Page 2 Regt.by Counc. Arkison for reconsid. of policy re: filling appoint. vac.on Boards &- Comms.by applica- tions Mayor Decker responded, noting his authority by the Municipal Code to appoint members to Boards and Commissions, subject to approval of Council. Mr. Arkison felt his method would allow appointment of quali- fied persons in the community who would not otherwise be known to Council or the Mayor, and would allow more persons to serve than just a select few. Afther further discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison that Council adopt'a policy to fill appointive vacancies on Boards and Commissions by applications filed by interested citizens. Motion failed for lack of seconding. Councilman Arkison raised the question of retail businesses on Azusa Avenue ostensibly being used for warehouse pur- poses. He noted a particular antique shop which is rarely open for business, and questioned whether the business license ordinance covers this. 'The City Clerk replied the business license ordinance does not make provision for controlling business hours, except in limited situations such as pool halls. He noted the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code controls the use of a business in a given zone. The Associate Planning Director addressed Council and pointed out that any retailing on premises, regardless of how infrequently, would constitute a retail business for zoning purposes. Stock stored for the purpose of retailing is permitted. Strict warehousing must be done only in an M-1 zone, but there is no definite definition within the Zoning Chapter as to what is precisely "warehousing". The Fire Chief addressed Council and explained the problem theFire Prevention Officer has had in gaining access to the property for fire inspection and subsequent, enforcement. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and uranimously carried to refer to the City Administrator for study and report to Council. Councilman Arkison gave notice that he would be available to meet with citizens in the Public Works Department Con- ference Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, 4/10/74, and Wednesday, 4/24/74. No action taken by, Council. Mayor declared he had received a number of names for possible appointment to the Planning Commission, all of whom were quite capable of serving. .After giving due consideration to all the, names submitted, he re -submitted the name of Robert R. Snyder, for Council's approval, for appointment to the Planning Commission to fill the undxpired term vacated by,the election of Lucio D. Cruz to the City Council. Request by Counc.Arkison for discussion re: retail bus. estab. being used for ware- house purposes (referred to C.Adm. for study & report) Counc.Arkison available to meet w/citizens in PW Dept.Conf. Rm.,beg. 7 p.m., 4/10 & 4/24/74 'A'ppt. Robert, R. Cnyder as mbr. Plan. Comm. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 3 Moved by -Councilman Solem, seconded by Mayor Decker to approve the Mayor's appointment of Robert R. Snyder as a member of the Planning Commission for the unexpired term ending 6/30/77. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker 'NOES: Councilmen: Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented, appointing Robert Res. #6193 R. Snyder to the Planning Commission for the remainder apptg. Robt.R. of the term expiring 6/30/77. Snyder to P.C. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ROBERT R. SNYDER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 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 6193• The City Attorney reported to Council, relative to the C.Atty's report Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Statute, re: Fin.Discl. that the matter is now being reviewed by the Supreme & Conflict of Court. The Court has suspended the requirement of filing Int.Statute under this statute and, therefore, neither Mr. Snyder nor any of the other officials will be required to file this report, unless the Supreme Court upholds the statute. He noted an official is not prevented from filing the Disclosure of Assets or Conflict of Interest report; simply that the requirement is presented suspended. A request was received from Charles 0. Wright of 18627 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, for annexation of his property located at the northwest corner of Alosta and Barranca Avenues. The request included the conditions: (1) the City extend an existing sewer line to the property at no cost to the property owner, and (2) the property be zoned C-3 upon annexation. It was ascertained from the City Attorney that authoriza- tion to proceed with the annexation is not a tacit approval of the conditions. The Director of Public Works submitted a map showing an existing 12" County sewer line running north and south in Barranca Avenue, approximately 9 ft. ea -t of the subject property. It was his recommendation to discuss this matter with the property owner who is alrea.ilr a member of the Sanitation District, with the possibility of connecting to the County sewer rather than extending the City sewer. The extending of the City sewer would cost approximately $12,000. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this item to the Planning Department, to begin annexation proceedings. Req.by Chas.O. Wright for annex. of his propty.@ NW cor.Alosta & Barranca Aves. (referred to Plan b Dept. to egin annex.proceedings AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 A -request was received from the American Legion Auxiliary for permission to sell poppies on May 17 and 18, 1974. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to grant the request. A request was submitted by the City Clerk for permission to attend the League of California Cities Bi -Annual City Clerks' Institute in San Diego, April 24-26 1974, with advance accountable expenses not to exceed $240. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. The City Attorney submitted a request for authorization to attend the Spring Meeting of City Attorneys' Depart- ment -of the League of,California Cities, at Coronado, May 1-3, 1974; with reimbursement of 50% of his actual expenses not to exceed $125. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control ofa new application for Off -Sale Beer & Wine License by The Southland Corp., for premises located at 455 E. Foothill Boulevard, for a 7 -Eleven Food Store. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file the Notice. The City Clerk presented a.claim againstthe City by Frank Allen Carroll, through his attorney Thomas E. Croak, for alleged unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, etc., on 1/7/74. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it to the City's insurance carriers. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of permanent status for the follow- ing employee: Name To Status Page 4 Req granted for Amer.Leg.Aux. to sell poppies, May 17-lb3 1974 C.Clk.auth.to attend LCC City Clerks' Inst.; San' Diego, 4/24-26, w/aect.exp. C.Atty.auth.to attend Spr.Mtg., C.Attys.Dept.of LCC @ Coronado, 5/1-3, w/reimb. 50% of exp. ABC Notice: 55 E.Foothill (7 -Eleven Food Store) - Claim vs.City by F. A. Carroll for alleg.unlawfu arrest, etc. Step Raises Effective Willie Cain Water Foreman Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 4/1/74 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. - The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation for the establishment of the classification of Assistant Personnel Clerk. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget sessions. A communication was received from the Personnel Board re: their study of possibly eliminating the State-wide. election days as holidays, as covered by Section 91 of Civil Service Rules & Regulations. The Board, at a special meeting, took action to refer this matter back to Council as a "Meet and Confer" item. Moved by Councilman Rubio,.seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to refer this item to "Meet and Confer" sessions. Recomm.by Pers.BdJ for estab.of clas of Asst.Pers.Cle (referred to budget sessions) Matter of poss. revision of hol- idays referred t Meet & Confer . sessions. as rec by P.B. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 The matter regarding the proposed ballot measure res establishment of Mayor and the terms of his office, to be elected by the voters, was presented by the City Attorney. Samples of the measure were submitted to Council. After discussion, it was felt the City Attorney should try to reword the measure in such a manner that the intention of Council would be more clear to the voters. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Attorney for further study as to wording of the proposition. A proposed Resolution was presented, establishing Stop Signs on Avenida Conejo at Sierra Madre Avenue and on Avenida De LaSiLnte at Sierra Madre Avenue. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTIOV NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER- SECTIONS. I \ Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio. and unanimously car ed that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resol6tion be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by theifollowing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6194. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- ing, adding Section 19.34.031 and Chapter 19.35 to Title 19 of the Municipal Code,,amending Section 19.34.040 thereof, creating an automobile wrecking and junk yard overlay zone, specifying the area thereof, and permitting the use of property therein',for automobile wrecking yards and junk yards subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit therefor. Councilman Solem offered foriintroductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 19.34.031 AND CHAPTER 19.35 TO TITLE 19 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 19.34.040 THEREOF, CREATING AN AUTOMOBILE WRECKING AND JUNK YARD OVERLAY ZONE, SPECIFYING THE AREA THEREOF, AND PERMITTING THE USE OF PROPERTY THEREIN FOR AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS AND JUNK YARDS SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT THEREFOR. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. :,:,..... A proposed Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, adding Title 14 to the Municipal Code, providing for the granting of franchises for Cable Television Systems within the City. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to table this matter to the 4/15/74 meeting. Page 5 C.Atty.to'study ballot measure re: estab.Mayor & terms of office to be elected by voters, as to its wording Res. #6194 estab. Stop Signs on Avenida Conejo & Avenida De La Suerte, @ Sierra Madre Ave. 1st rdg. Ord. creating auto. wrecking & junk yard overlay zone, specifying area, etc. Proposed/Ord. adding Title 14 to M.C.prov.for grtg.franchises for Cable TV (tabled to. 4/15/74 mtg.) f i AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 6 _J The Superintendent'of Light & Power submitted the Resig-Mrs.Avis resignation of Mrs. Avis Whitlock, Senior Utility Clerk, Whitlock; Sr. effective 4/26/74. UtR.Clk.,, eff. 4/26/74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret. A"request was received from the Superintendent of Light & Confirm.proba. Power for confirmation of the probationary appointments of appts.Brian G.' Brian G. Bozarth and Thomas W. Peavy, Jr., as Linemen, at Bozarth & Thos. Step 4 of Range 121.5, effective 4/1/74. W. Peavy,Jr.,as Linemen, eff. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio 4/1/74 and unanimously carried to confirm both appointments. A communication was received from the Director of Public Auth.reimb. Works, recommending approval of the request by Augustine $48 to A.T. T. Hernandez, Maintenance Man II with the Street Depart- Hernandez,Maint. ment, for reimbursement of $48 for repair of his eyeglasses Man II, for which were broken in performance of his duties. repair of eye- glasses Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommenda- tion, subject to submission of an invoice by Mr. Hernandez. A proposed Resolution was presented, endorsing concepts in the Unified Transportation Assistance Act now before Congress, and urging amendment to the Act for equitable distribution of funds: Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENDORSING CERTAIN BASIC CONCEPTS EMBODIED IN THE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT NOW BEING CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS AND URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ACT TO CLARIFY INTENT AND PROVIDE FOR A FAIR AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Cou-cilman 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 6195. Reports were submitted re: improvement of parking area north of the Boy Scout Hall and on the possibility of a new site for said Hall. The first report was from the Park and Recreation Commission that the building remain at the present site. The second report was from the Director of Public Works, with a drawing attached showing improvement of the park- ing, consisting of paving, landscaping, etc., with the engineer's estimated cost for construction of $1,000, the work to be done by City forces. Councilman Solem suggested removing some of the parking bumpers to permit greater play area for the Scouts. Res. #6195 endors.concepts in Unif.Transp. Assist.Act. & urging amendment for equitable distrib.funds Reports re:impr. parking area N. of Boy Scout Hall & on poss. of new site for Hall (C.Adm. to contacj B.S. Council & I report to Cncl.) (Action on Dir. PW report tabled unt C.Adm.report rec' AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 7 Councilman Rubio felt the location of the building was bad and suggested relocating the Scout Hall at Pioneer Park in the former pistol range area. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded,by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the City Administrator contact the Boy Scout Council to discuss possible relocation of the Scout House in a more desirable area, with report to Council. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to table action on the report of the Director of Public Works until a report is received from the City Administrator r6, discussion with Boy Scout Council. The matter of Council consideration of a proposal for Item withdrawn removal of a 100,000 -gallon elevated water tank, at re: prop.for Dalton and Sierra Madre Avenues, had been withdrawn. remov. elev. water tank @ No action taken by Council. Dalton & Sierra Madre Aves. A request was received from the Assistant Director of Auth.attend. Civil Defense for permission to attend a program for Asst.Dir.C.D. civil defense and disaster preparedness, in Sacramento, @ C.D.&D.pre- April 26-27; 1974, with accountable expenses not topparedness prog., exceed $140, for which budgeted funds are available. 4/26/27; with acct. expenses Moved by Councilman Arkison; seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. A communication was received from the City Attorney, Res. #6196 advising that Southern California Edison Company will, amending Elec. for the second time, file with the Federal Power Commis- Rate schedules, sion a fuel adjustment clause as an addition to its adoptg. R&R for existing rate schedules which are applicable to power oper. of L&P sold by the Company to the City. In order to permit the Dept., etc. City to recover its additional power costs, it is necessary (incr.elec.util. to adopt a Resolution adding a fuel adjustment clause to rates for fuel the City's rate schedules and providing for an increase adj.purposes) of 0.640¢ per kilowatt hour of electricity for the billing period commencing 5/1/74. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL RATE SCHEDULES, ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3874, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 6174. 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 6196. Councilman Arkison questioned the Federal Power Commis- Re: possibility sion procedure for rate increases, observing it appeared of changing to be backwards. He pointed out the method of allowing FPC procedure (Contd.on page AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 a rate increase upon application, and then having a hear- ing sometime many months later, was not in the best interests of the people. He explored the question of how the F.P.C. could be convinced to alter this approach. In the discussion of Council, channels of persuasive communication suggested included the League of California Cities, the National League of Cities, and the California Municipal Utilities Association. By consensus, the matter was referred to the City Admin- istrator to investigate and report to Council. A request was received for recognition by Public Employee Union, a division of Teamsters Local 986, as a "Meet and Confer" agent. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that Public Employees Union, a division of Teamsters Local 986, be recognized as a "Meet and Confer" agent for the 24 persons whose signatures were submitted, representing a particular group of employees. Council considered the designation of a "Meet and Confer" agent to represent the City. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to appoint City Administrator Dangleis as a 'Meet and Confer" agent to represent the City. The preliminary budget for the fiscal year 1974-75 was submitted to Council. The City Administrator noted that the preliminary budget should properly indicate $7,437,601 requested expenditures. Discussion was held relative to possible budget sessions, including night meetings and a Saturday meeting. Council took no action. The City Administrator submitted a memo,.with a request from Western Disposal Company for a cost -of -living increase according tc the agreement with the City. The agreement provides the use of Bureau of Labor Statistics cost -of -living index for April 15th of any given year, which figure will not be available until 5/22/74. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget sessions. A report was submitted by the Police Chief re: trade-in of present Police units. Bonanza American Motors, from whom the City is purchasing 9 new units, has offered $1,000 per unit for seven 1973 Matadors and $750 for one 1972 Matador. The Purchasing Department had researched the feasibility of selling the trade-ins through other channels for a better price, and found that the offer by Bonanza American Motors was the best offer. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the offer from Bonanza American Motors of $1,000 each for seven 1973 Matadors and $750 for one 1972 Matador. for elec.rate increases (Referred to C.Adm.to invest. & report) Pub.Empl.Union (div.of Teamsters Local 986) recog. as Meet & Confer agent for 24 employees to be represented C.Adm.desig. Meet & Confer agent to rep. City Pres. of preliminary 1974-75 Budget Req, by Western Disp.£or cost - of -living incr. (referred to budget sessions) Auth.accept.offe fr.Bonanza Amer. Motors on seven 1973 Matadors & one 1972 Matador AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 9 Councilman Rubio expressed concern over the vandalism and Pol.Ch-.to study crime rate in the City. He felt a study should be made as & report re: to the feasibility of a two-man helicopter, even if it feas. of 2 -man means giving up two or three patrol cars. helicopter The Police Chief was requested to study the matter and report to Council. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. ##6197 payment of warrants by'.the City. Cl.& Demands 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 6197, Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 10:01 p.m.' 1 RON Next Resolution #6198 Next Ordinance #1076