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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1974 - CC (2)n 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 7:30 p.m. The City 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 Wells, 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 between 5th and 1st Streets, due to excessive speeds, was placed before Council, having been tabled from the 3/18/74 meeting. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to raise the item from the table. A report was submitted by the Director of Public Works 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. Petition req. stop sign(s) on Pasa. bet. 5th & 1st (tabled from 3/18/74) (C.Atty.to prep. Res.. estab. stop sign.on Pasadena @ 3rd St.) 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 Reqt.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 Move' 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 Request by on Azusa Avenue ostensibly being used for warehouse pur- Counc.Arkison poses. He noted a particular antique shop which is rarely for discussion open for business, and questioned whether the business re: retail bus. license ordinance covers this. estab. being 'used for ware - The City Clerk replied the business license ordinance house purposes does not make provision for controlling business hours, except in limited situations such as pool halls. He (referred to noted the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code controls C.Adm. for study the use of a business in a given zone. & report) 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 the Fire 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 unanimously carried to refer to the City Administrator for study and report to Council. Councilman Arkison gave notice that he would be available Counc.Arkison meet with citizens in the Public Works Department Con- available to 'to ference Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, meet w/citizens 4/10/74, and Wednesday, 4/24/74. No action taken by, in PW Dept.Conf. Council. Rm.,beg. 7 p.m., 4/lo & 4/24/74 Mayor declared he'had received a number of names for Appt. Robert, R. possible appointment to the Planning Commission, all Snyder as mbr. of whom were quite capable of serving. Plan. Comm. 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 unexpired term vacated by.the election of Lucio D. Cruz to the City Council. 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 Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Statute, that the matter is now being reviewed by the Supreme Court. The Court has suspended the requirement of filing 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.azT 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. C.Atty's report re: Fin.Discl. & Conflict of Int.Statute Req.by Chas.O. Wright for annex of his propty.@ NW cor.Alosta & Barranca Aves. (referred to Plar Dept. to begin 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. 1 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 1-35 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 of a 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. Page 4 Req.granted for Amer.Leg.Aux. to sell poppies., May 17-18, 1974 C.Clk.auth.to attend LCC City Clerks' Inst.; San Diego, 4/24-26, w/acct.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) The City Clerk presented a claim againstthe City by Frank Claim vs. City Allen Carroll, through his attorney Thomas E. Croak, by F. A. Carroll for alleged unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, etc., for alleg.unlawft on 1/7/74, arrest, etc. 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, Step Raises recommending approval of permanent status for the follow- ing employee: Name To Status 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 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. Recomm.by Pers.B, for estab.of cla; of Asst.Pers.Cle: (referred to budget sessions) re: Matter of poss. revision of hol- idays referred t Meet & Confer sessions. as rec, by P.B. Moved by Councilman Rubio,.seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to refer this item to "Meet and Confer" sessions. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 5 The matter regarding the proposed ballot measure re: C.Atty.to study establishment of Mayor and the terms of his office, to ballot measure be elected by the voters, was presented by the City re: estab.Mayor Attorney. Samples of the measure were submitted to & terms of office Council. to be elected by voters, as to After discussion, it was felt the City Attorney should its wording 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 Res. #6194 estab. Signs on Avenida Conejo at Sierra Madre Avenue and on Stop Signs on Avenida De IaStL�rte at Sierra Madre Avenue. Avenida Conejo & Avenida De La Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Suerte, @ Sierra Madre Ave. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTI0 NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER- SECTIONS. 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the�kfollowing 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- 1st rdg. Ord. ing, adding Section 19.34.031 and Chapter 19.35 to Title creating auto. 19 of the Municipal Code, amending Section 19.34.040 wrecking & junk thereof, creating an automobile wrecking and junk yard yard overlay overlay zone, specifying the area thereof, and permitting zone, specifying the use of property therein.for automobile wrecking yards area, etc. and junk yards subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit therefor. Councilman Solem offered for introductory 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 rol 1 call that further reading be waived. A proposed Ordinance1wasb presented and unanimously y p p p nted for introductory first Proposed/Ori. reading, adding Title 14 to the Municipal Code, providing adding Title 14 for the granting of franchises for Cable Television to M.C.prov.for Systems within the City. grtg.franchises for Cable TV Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to table this matter to the (tabled to 4/15/74 meeting. 4/15/74 mtg.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 Page 6 The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the Resig.Mrs.Avis resignation of Mrs. Avis Whitlock, Senior Utility Clerk, Whitlock, Sr. effective 4/26/74. Ut:a.Clk., eff. 4/2b/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 Res. #6195 the Unified Transportation Assistance Act now before endors.concepts Congress, and urging amendment to the Act for equitable in Unif.Transp. distribution of funds. Assist.Act. & urging amendment Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: for equitable 'distrib.funds 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 Reports re:impr. north of the Boy Scout Hall and on the possibility of a parking area N. new site for said Hall. of Boy Scout Hall & on poss. The first report was from the Park and Recreation of new site for Commission that the building remain at the present site. Hall The second report was from the Director of Public Works, (C.Adm. to contac with a drawing attached showing improvement of the park- B.S. Council & ing, consisting of paving, landscaping, etc., with the report to Cncl.) engineer's estimated cost for construction of $3,000, the work to be done by City forces. (Action on Dir.PW report tabled unt Councilman Solem suggested removing some of the parking C.Adm.report rec', bumpers to permit greater play area for the Scouts. 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 re: discussion with Boy Scout Council. t The matter of Council clsiderati on of a proposal for Item withdrawn removal of a 100,000-gal�on 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. V26/27, with acct, expenses Moved by Councilman Arkison,,,seconded by Councilman Rubio unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. 'and 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. 38745 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 6174. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 'Moved by Courcilman 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 C 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.for cost - of -living incr. (referred to budget sessions) Auth.accept.offei fr.Bonanza Amer. Motors on seven 1973 Matadors & one 1972 Matador 1 u 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 payment of warrants by'.the City. 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 and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 10:01 p.m. City Cle Next Resolution #6198 Next Ordinance #1076 Res. #6197 C1.& Demands Adjourn