HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 6, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974 7:30 p.m.
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 Call to Order
saluteto the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul E. Farrell of the First Invocation
Christian Church.
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, Personnel Clerk Forsythe,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Klarr.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1974, and ADDVl.Min.:
the adjourned meeting of April 29 1974, were submitted 4715/7 as
to Council. corrected, &
4/29/74 as
Councilman Arkison noted a typographical error in the submitted
4/15/74 Minutes, 4th paragraph from the bottom of'page 11:
Storekeeper Kennedy's name was misspelled.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of 4/15/74
as corrected, and the Minutes of the adjourned meeting
of 4/29/74 as submitted.
' Mayor Decker presented a plaque to Donald F. Clark, a Pres.Plaque to
former Council Member, for his dedicated service to the Donald F.Clark
City.
Former Council Member Robert R. Snyder was unable to
be present to receive a similar plaque, as he was out-
of-town, and the presentation will be made at the
5/20/74 meeting.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator
introduced the Department Heads who ,were present, for
the benefit of the audience.
The recommendation from the Director of Public Works
re: improving the parking area at the Boy Scout Hall,
having been tabled until a report is submitted by the
City Administrator regarding discussion with the Boy
Scout Council, was placed before Council.
Plaque to be
pres.to RObt.R.
Snyder on 5/20/74
Introd.of Dept.
Heads
Recomm. of Dir..
PW re: improvg.
pkg.area @ Boy
Scout Hall (table
from 4/1/74)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem (approved)
and unanimously carried to remove from the table.
A report was submitted by the City Administrator re: his
meeting with leaders of the Boy Scout Troops and Cub
'Scout Packs that utilize the Scout House facility.
According to the report, the consensus of the group was
a Boy Scout facility is needed, and the feeling was it
would be better if it were more centrally located in
the'City. However, the group 'did indicate concern for
the anticipated costs of constructing a new building at
another site, with the same dimensions of 3,200 sq. ft.,
at a conservative estimate of $20 per sq. ft., or a
total of $64,000. For this reason, the group of leaders
would be in favor of improving the parking lot and
fencing same -as per the plan prepared by the Director
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
of Public Works, if the City would finance such an
improvement, with the thought in mind that, in the.future,
another location might be selected for a Scout House,
such as -east of the Girl Scout House at Memorial Park.
The group recommended proceeding with the plan submitted
by the Director of Public Works, including fencing the
west side of ,the property which would add approximately
$600 to estimated costs, and making arrangements with
the Scout Troops to paint and make necessary repairs
inside the building.
Councilman Rubio stated his feeling that the building
is not used often enough to justify the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works. He felt the area should
be leveled but not fenced, and nothing more done.
Councilman Solem stated the building was used, the park-
ing should be improved, and the entire area fenced to
prevent vandalism and the dumping of debris.
The Associate Planning Director, who was involved with
the Scout Program, indicated approximately 23 cars
used the parking area on specific occasions. A Scout
Troop and a Cub Pack,use the building weekly, a second
Troop uses it every other week, and all Troops use it
for storage.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio to level the parking area and
to do nothing more. Motion died for lack of seconding.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works to fence the entire property. Motion carried by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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A request was submitted by Boy Scout Troop #419 for Appvl.granting
approval of a late application for a fireworks booth late Fireworks
permit. The members of this Troop were formerly part Booth Permit to
of Troop #418, which is sponsored by the Edgewood United.. B.S. Troop #419
Methodist Church. Certain circumstances caused the
formation of the new Troop #419, which is sponsored by "Pack
and Paddle" on Citrus Avenue in Azusa. About 80% of the
boys left the old Troop for Troop #419. Due to the loss
in money and equipment caused by the split, a fireworks
booth would be a means of raising needed funds.
Mike McKnight, 152 N. Fenimore Street, appeared before
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the granting of a late
' fireworks booth permit -to Troop #419.
A request was received from Raymond J. Millard,Jr., 537
Crescent Drivel for installation of a street light in
the alley between Orange and Enid Avenues, north of
Crescent Drive, as the alley is the only means of access
to his apartment and it is pitchblack and dangerous.
f
Appvl.req.of
R:J.Millard,Jr.,
for installation
of street light
in alley behind
537 Crescent Dr.
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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
A report was received from the Director of Public
Works after a study was conducted by the Public Works
and Police Departments of Mr. Millard's request.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works and the Police Chief to direct the Light and Power
Department to install a streetlight on the existing
power pole located on the south side of the alley
north of Crescent Drive, behind street address 537
Crescent Drive.
Ray Millard, Jr., 537 Crescent Drive, appeared before
Council to answer questions.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison.
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works to install a street light
as requested.
A communication was received from Mrs. Marjorie A. Wall,
304 W. Ashby Street, requesting a traffic safety device
at the intersection of Sierra Madre and San Gabriel
Avenues, because of the many accidents.
Marjorie A. Wall, 304 W. Ashby Street, addressed Council
and told of an additional accident happening at the
subject intersection since she v}rote the letter.
The Director of Public Works stated there was a need
for traffic control in that area, particularly a
traffic signal. He noted the State, which controls
Azusa -and San Gabriel Avenues because they are State
Highways, has refused to honor previous requests by the
City to install a traf!'ic signal at that location. It
was his estimate that a• traffic signal would cost $50,0003
of which the City's share would be $25,000. He noted the
the County was studying Highway 39 and recommended removal
of the traffic signal at 11th Street. He felt the State
may be more agreeable to move the signal from 11th Street
to Sierra Madre Avenue since the County study.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to authorize the Director of
Public Works to petition the State for a traffic signal
on Sierra Madre Avenue.
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Auth. Dir.PW to
petition State
for traffic sig._
on Sierra Madre
Avenue
A request was received from Shirt Shack, Incorporated, Appvd.30-day
for -approval of,a going -out -of -business sale at their going -out -of -
retail clothing store located at 914 E. Alosta Avenue, bus.sale (Shirt
beginning 5/9/74. They submitted an inventory estimated Shack, 914 E.
at $38,944.50. Alosta Ave.)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to grant the request for a
thirty -day sale.
The City Clerk notified Council of service of a Summons
and Complaint upon the City re: John J. Vasquez vs. City
of Azusa, et al., on 4/23/74, for alleged personal
damages from Azusa Police Department. A claim had been
submitted previously and rejected by Council, with
referral to the City's insurance carrier, on 5/21/73.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this to,the City's
insurance carrier.
Serv. S&C re:
John J.Vasquez
vs.City for pers.
damages fr.Az.
Police Dept.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
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The City Clerk presented a claim against the City
Claim vs.City
submitted by Automobile Club of Southern California, on
by Ms. Gayle
behalf of Ms. Gayle Verdugo, for.alleged property
Verdugo for
damage re: collision with City vehicle on 3/30/74, at
alleg.propty.
9th Street and San Gabriel Avenue.
dam.re: coll.
w/City vehicle,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
3/30/74
and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it
to the City's insurance carrier.
A proposed Resolution was presented, transferring.
Res': #6204
from the Light Fund•to the General Fund, and
transf.sums fr.
- 1700;000
100,000from the Water Fund to the General Fund.
Light Fund &
_
Water Fund to
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
General Fund
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CDUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND THE
WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further Leading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, secdnded by,Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted.1 Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubib, �blem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rhone
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6204.
A proposed Resolution was presented, transferring Res. #6205 '
$8,500 from the General Fund to the,Sick Leave Fund. transf. $8,500
�., fr. Genl.r'und
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: to.Sick Lve.Fund
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FRDM THE GENERAL FUND TO
THE SICK LEAVE FUND.
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 6205.
Notice was received of the first San Gabriel Valley Open SGV Open Golf
Golf Tournament sponsored by the City'of Rosemead, with Tourn.spons. by
an invitation for participation by elective and appointive Rosemead, 6/5/74
officials, to be held at the Azusa Greens Golf Course on @ Az.Greens
6/5/74, with an awards banquet at the Miller Brewery
($20 per person).
'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administrator
to select a team to represent the City at the Tournament,
at no cost to the City.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice:
an application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale 181-183 E. Glad -
Beer (Food) License from H. A. and L. E. Daniel to Eli stone St.
and Johanna P. Townsend, for premises located at 181- (Brownie's)
183 E. Gladstone Street, known as "Brownie's".
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file the Notice.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by
Southern California Gas Company for alleged damage to
underground gas service line in the alley at the rear
of 573 E. 3rd Street, by a City vehicle, 4/12/74.
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 communication was received from Kathleen Roberts, 634
Angeleno Avenue #1, requesting permission for parents
of the Headstart Class at Longfellow School to sell
candy apples during the men's softball games at Memor;.al
Park during the nexttwo weeks, to raise funds to help
the summer pre-school program for Azusa children.
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Claim vs. City.
by S.C. Gas Co.
for alleg0damage
to gas serv.line,
4/12/74
Appve.req. of
Kathleen Roberts
for parents of
Headstart Class
@ Longfellow Sch.
to sell candy
apples @ Mem.Pk.
The City Administrator mentioned the Azusa Youth
Program has the concession rights in the City public
parks.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant the request, subject to
approval by the Azusa Youth Program.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
Baker, D.
Police Clerk
Step 2
5/7/74
Glancy, J.
Police Sgt.
Perm.Stat.,Step 4
5/8/74
Humphreys, R.
Lineman Helper
Step 3
5/8/74
Jablonski, A.
Water Util.Man
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
5/6/74
Lesh, A.
Equip. Mechanic
Perm.Stat.,Step 2
5/7/74
Linden, H.
Police Officer
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
5/14/74
Luna, R.
Police Officer
Step 2
5/6/74
Pedroza, L..
Maint.Mari II
Perm.Stat. ((no incr. %
5/6/74
Saran, D.
Police Officer
Perm.Stat. no incr.)
5/14/74
White, J.
Maint.Man III
Perm.Stat. no incr.)
5,/6/74
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously
carried to approve the recommendations.
The Personnel Board submitted a communication re: CityCcnt&t City contract
with health care facilities to provide pre-employment w/health care
physical examinations and industrial accident treatment. faci'l.re: pre -
Details of cost information were submitted by the employ.phys.exam
following three medical groups, covering pre-employment & indus.accident
physical examinations only: Hankins Medical Group treatment
(present contract), Glendora Community Hospital, and
Community Health Care Clinic. (referred to
budget session)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to a budget
' study session.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Req.by P.B.
requesting reconsideration of its request for change for reconsid.
of regular meeting time to 5:00 p.m. on the second change mtg.time
and fourth Tuesdays, instead of 7:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Mayor_-�.D&ker (denied)
to deny the request. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1117, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced front yard setback.of 20 feet
ins=tead of the. r-equlxed -25 feet, on property -located .
at 567 E. Lee Drive (Case V-378 - James Knudsen). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1118, conditionally granted a Variance
to permit a reduced rear yard of 10 feet instead of the
required 25 feet, on property located at 1040 E. Citrus
Edge Street (Case V-379 - Michael Christian). No action
taken by.Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
by Resolution No. 1119, conditionally granted a
Variance to permit a reduced side yard of 3 feet instead
of the required 5 feet, on property located at 365
Rosalinda Avenue (Case V-380 - Jack Henderson). No action
taken by Council.
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P.C. Res -#1117
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-378 - James
-Knudsen-) -
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1120, conditionally granted a Conditional
Use Permit to allow construction and operation of a drive-
in business (quick service convenience market), on property
located at 900 E. Gladstone Street (Case C-139 - Frances
Roller). No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
' providing for the granting of franchises for Cable Televi-
sion Systems within the City.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF .THE CITY OF AZUSA,
ADDING TITLE 14 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING
FOR THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES FOR CABLE TELEVISION
SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by 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. Ordinance 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 1077.
A proposed Resolution was presented, enlarging Survey
Area No. 1 for Redevelopment Study Purposes to include
'the entire City.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENLARGING SURVEY AREA NO. 1 FOR REDEVELOPMENT STUDY
PURPOSES.
P.C.Res. #1118
cond.grtg.Var
(V-379 - Michael
Christian)
P.C.Res. #1119
cond.grtg.Var.
(V-380 - Jack
Henderson)
P.C. Res.#1120
conA.grtg.CUP
(C-139 - Frances
Roller)
Ord. #1077 add-
ing Title 14 to
MC. re: grtg.
franchises for
Cable TV Systems
Fees. #6206
enlarging
Survey Area
#1 for Redev.
Study Purp.
to incl.entire
City
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the'following vote of Council:
Helicopter
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
Feasibility
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
Study report
Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6206.,
by Pol.Chief
'ABSENT:
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Mrs.
Resig.Mrs. P.
Pamala Babby, Police Clerk, effective 5/10/74.
Babby, Police
costs for the first year of a helicopter Drogram would
Clerk, eff.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
5/10/74
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief also submitted the resignation of
Resig.Richard
Richard Graham, Police Reserve Officer,: effective as
Graham, Pol.
of 4/17/74.
Reserve Off.,
study be suspended.
eff. 4/17/74
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief gave notice that Police Officer Raymond
Lungi has been ordered to temporary military duty with
the U. S. Army Reserve, from June 1 thru 15, 1974.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to grant the temporary military
leave.
A request was received from the Police Chief for Sgt.
Lawrence Trujillo to attend California Check�Investi-
gators Annual Training Institute, May 22-24, 1974, Sacra-
mento with advance accountable expenses not to exceed
$166 budgeted funds available).
Pol.Off.Raymond
Lungi on temp.
Mil.duty w/Army
Res.,6/1-15/74
Pol.Sgt.Lawrence
Trujillo auth.to
attend Ca.Check
Invest.Tr.Inst.
5/22-24, Sacra.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A report was submitted by the Police Chief re: helicopter
Helicopter
feasibility study. For purposes of determining costs,
Feasibility
the programs of the cities of Costa Mesa and Pomona
Study report
were used, as these two cities have a lesser population
by Pol.Chief
and square mileage served than other cities owning their
own police helicopters. It was reported the approximate
costs for the first year of a helicopter Drogram would
be $283,580; the second year of operation would cost
approximately $1833580.
Since the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office provides
such a service during emergencies at no charge to the
City, the Police Chief recommended that any further
study be suspended.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimcusly carried that the report be received and
filed. `
'
A report was submitted by the Police Chief, giving the
Report by Pol.
reasons for closing the west entrance of the parking lot
Ch. giving
south of the Police garage. The greatest problem was
reasons for
it was being used as a roadway rather than a parking
closing west
lot. As a result of the trafficcrossing the alley, a
entrance of
traffic hazard exists -which has resulted in accidents
parking lot
and many near accidents. During 1973 there were three
so. of Police
reported accidents, and up to 4/11/74 there have been
garage
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
Page 8
three accidents and numerous complaints of near accidents
which have not been recorded.. Therefore, he asked the
Director of Public Works to install the existing barrier,
which posts are removable.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to ratify. the action taken by the Police Chief in closing
the west entrance of the parking lot south of the Police
garage. Motion carried by the following vote of Council..
AYES: Councilmen: Solem; Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Fire Chief..submitted the resignation of Fireman
Resig.Fireman
Richard Haas, effective as of 5/1/74.
Richard Haas,
-
eff. 5/1/74
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A request was received £rore,,#W Fire Chief for Battalion Auth.attendance
Chief Littlefield and Captain'Cordell to attend the Batt.Ch.Little-
Annual Fire Investigators Academy,AX/17-21, 1974, San field & Capt.
Jose, with advance accountable expenses of $200 each Cordell @ Fire
and use of a departmental vehicle. Invest.Academy,
(,,x/17-21, San Jo
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to grant the request. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented; accepting a Road
Deed from Mabelle Scott Anderson, George Scott Pieper
and Nancy L. Pieper, et al., for a portion of the road-
way along the southerly line of Foothill Boulevard. from
Rockvale Avenue easterly.._
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN ROAD DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORD-
ING THEREOF.
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 6207.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request for
' authorization to temporarily em loy eight Maintenance
Men I, at Step 1, Range 110.5 (3.347 per hour) for
Clean -Up and Weed Abatement Programs (budgeted funds
available).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
A report was received of a traffic study by the Public
Works and Police Departments re: intersection of Crescent
Drive/Ninth Street and Angeleno Avenue. It was the
Res. #6207
accptg.Road
Deed (Portion
roadway along
So.line Foothill
B1vd.fr.Rockvale
Ave.easterly -
Mabelle Scott
Anderson,et al.)
Dir.PW auth.to
temp.employ 8
Maint.Men I for
Clean -Up & Weed
Abate. Programs
Auth. 4 -way stop
intersection @
Crescent Dr./9th
(cont.on p.9)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 65 1974
recommendation of the Director of Public Works that
a four-way stop intersection be established at the
subject location, and the City Attorney prepare
the necessary Resolution.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
The Director of Public Works submitted proposals for
demolition of the 100,000 -gallon elevated Water Tank
at Dalton and Sierra Madre Avenues, which has become
useless and is presently empty. The two proposals
from reputable demolition firms who have submitted
certificates of insurance are,.as follows:
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St. & Angeleno Av.l
(C.Atty.to prep.
necess. Res.)
Auth.El Monte Iro
& Metal Co. to
remove water tank
@ Dalton & Sierra
Madre Aves., for
sum of $500
El Monte Iron & Metal Co:, Inc. $500.00 (all metal to become
property of contractor.
\ \ Paid by City.)
Los Angeles Scrap Iron and
Metal Company, Inc. $4,900.00 - Paid by City.
It was the reco endation of the Director of Public
Works to authorize El Monte,Iron•and Metal Co.,' Inc.,
to remove the tank for the sum of $500.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works.
A request was received from Irene Gilbertson, Assis-
tant Director of Civil Defense, for permission to
attend a joint conference of U. S. Civil Defense Council
and Southern California Civil Defense & Disaster Associatim
to be held May 19-22, 1974, in Bakersfield, with advance
accountable expenses of $125.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A recommendation was submitted by the Finance Officer
to authorize Western Disposal Company to continue trash
pickup at various City facilities for the fiscal year
1974-75, at the present total cost of $2,107 annually.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the issuance of a
Purchase Order in the amount of $2,107 to Western Disposal
Company for trash.pickup at various City facilities for
1974-75•
A report was submitted by the Architectural Study Com-
mittee of their 4/30/74 meeting.
The City Administrator presented artist's drawings
of some possible roof lines submitted by the architect.
.He reported the majority of the Architectural Study
Committee voted for the drawing,designated "Scheme A",
' showing a tile roof without Greek frieze, with the
central three archways extended forward from the
building'.
Councilman Cruz indicated concern to preserve the present
facade. The City Administrator indicated the architects
could not salvage the facade without its destruction,
and it would be economically unfeasible to recreate it.
Auth.attend.
Asst.C.D.Dir.
@ Jt.Conf. of
U.S.C.D.Cncl.&
S.C.C.D.& Dis.
Assn., 5/19-22,
Bakersfield
Auth. P.O.in amt.
$2,107 to L7estern
Disp.Co.for trash
pickup at var.
City facil. for
1974-75
Report by
Architectural
Study Com.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974
Councilman Cruz indicated strong feelings that the present
facade should be preserved.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to approve the recommendation of the Architectural Study .
Committee. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works submitted a communication
regarding the improvement of a section of Foothill
Boulevard between Avery Label Company and the new Levitt
West condominiums. This section lies directly south of
the Monrovia Nursery property and entrance to the
Nursery. This area of Foothill Boulevard would need to
be improved at the same time the remainder of the Boulevard
is being widened.
It was the feeling of the Director of Public Works that
the contractor doing the improvements of the Boulevard
for Levitt West, Inc., could also do .the section in
question. This would save the City a certain amount
of money having the work done all at the one time.
Levitt West had taken bids for its job. The contractor
agreed and indicatedthe improvements requested would
cost the City $5,045.61.
The Director of Public Works.recommended waiver of the
bidding procedures and authorization to Levitt West
to do the necessary street improvements in the subject
'area, for which the City would reimburse them not more
than $5,045.61.
After discussion, it was
-Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive bidding
procedures under the Municipal Code, finding it impracti-
cable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures
and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing
with the same.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
Levitt West, Inc., to construct the required street
improvements at a cost to the City of not more than
$55045.61.
Julian Ash, 357 Cherry Hills Lane, addressed Council,
representing the Carefree Home Owners Association. His
first expressed concern involved the water supplied to
the fire hydrants in the condominium area. It was his
understanding that the water is metered and paid for by
the condominiums. Also, that the cost of the water is
included in the property taxes. He felt this was paying
twice for the same water. His second concern was whether
the water system installed in the project, being plastic
pipe, had met City approval, as it seems to be leaking.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and
explained that the condominium development, including its
streets, is a private development with a private water
system. The City delivers water to a meter and from that
point tt enters the private system of the condominium,
over which the City has no jurisdiction. He noted the
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Auth. Levitt West
Inc., to construc
required street
impr.@ City cost
of $5,045.61, &
waive bidding
proced.(Foothill
Blvd.bet. Avery
Label & new
condominiums)
Julian Ash, rep.
Carefree Home
Owners Assn.,
addr.Cncl. re:
water system,
etc. in con-
dominiums
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 65 1974 Page 11
piping installed at the time of development was an approved
PVC piping, and is a satisfactory and approved system.
Occasionally during installation, a rubber gasket may be
fish -mouthed, and while it would hold the hydrostatic
pressure during testing, it begins to leak after several
months' use. He noted the developer is'bonded and still
responsible to repair or correct these items. Hallcraft
is responsible and he had this date notified their bondsman.
Mr. Ash further expressed concern for a serious drainage
problem existing between the Hallcraft Homes and the
Golf Course.
The -Director of Public Works indicated that this was
created by a grading problem where the developer did
not meet the approved grading plan. This also comes
under the bonded responsibility of the subdivider.
No action was taken by Council.
The Fire Chief invited the Council Members to an Open Invit.to Open
House at the Fire Station on Saturday, 5/11/74, from House @ Fire
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sta., 5/11/74
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6208
payment of warrants by the City. Cl. & Demands
Councilman Rubio 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 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 6208.
At 9:41 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session for Recess to
a report from the City's Meet and Confer representative. Exec.Session
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to Cncl.recon-
order at 10:52 p.m. vened
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Ad to Wed.,
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to Wednes- 5/8/74, 7:30 P.m.
day, May 8, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., at the Public Works Con- PW Conf.Room
ference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 10:53 P.m.
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