HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 20, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 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
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Albert Duggan of St. Frances Invocation
of Rome R. C. Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
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
Ftizsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney,
City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1974, and A vA 1.Min.:
the adjourned meeting of May 83 1974, were submitted 5 7 as
to Council. corrected, &
5/8/74 as
The City Clerk noted a typographical error in the 5/6/74 submitted
Minutes, Page 8, 5th paragraph down, 3rd line: dates
should be changed to 6/17721, instead of 5/17-21, and
also in the Index.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to'approve the Minutes of 5/6/74
as corrected, and the Minutes of the adjourned meeting
of,5/8/74 as submitted.
Councilman Solem presented a plaque to Robert R. Snyder, Pres.Plaque to
a fprmer Coundil Member, for his dedicated service to Robt.R.Snyder
the City.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator Introd.of Dept.
introduced the Department Heads who were present. Heads
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 1974, on the
sale of City -owned 1949 Seagrave Pumper, with various
,equipment (Fire Department), as surplus property. Present
at hid opening were: City Administrator Dangleis; Battalion
Chtf Littlefield, City Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald
on April 25, 1974.
Only one (1) bid was received, as follows:
Name of Bidder
Amount
Hazel's Antiques (by
James S. Greer, owner) $204.06
A recommendation was received from the Fire Chief to
reject the bid received and authorize the Assistant
Purchasing Officer to seek informal quotes for the
disposal of this pumper.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the Fire Chief to reject the bid received and authorize
Bids on sale of
CYty-owned surplus
1949 Seagrave
Pumper (Fire Dept.
(bid rejected &
auth. obtaining
quotations to be
sub. to Cncl.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974 Page 2
the Assistant Purchasing Officer to obtain informal
quotations, to be submitted to Council.
-The City Clerk submitted the resignation to retire by
Mrs. Dorothy Roehrich, Senior Secretary, City Clerk's
Department, effective 7/1/74.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation
regret-; and authorize the preparation of a Plaque.
Cruz
with
The City Clerk presented two claims against the City:
1) byy Bruce J. Wilson, 600 W. Gladstone Street
#89 (submitted by his attorney, Gerald Murray),
for alleged personal injuries re: arrest by
Police Officers on 2/2/74 for minor traffic
violation.
2) by Jame E. McAlmond, 195 W. Gladstone Street,
Apt. #17 (submitted by his attorney, Keith P.
Brown), for alleged personal injuries from a
fall on a metal trap-door leading to water
meters in the middle of the sidewalk in front
of 195 W. Gladstone Street.
Resig.toretire
by Mrs.D.Roehrich,
Sr.Secretary to
City Clerk, eff.
7/1/74
Two claims vs.
City:
1) Bruce J.Wilson
for alleg.pers..inj
2) Jame E.McAlmond�
for alleg.pers.inj
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to deny both claims and refer
them to the City's insurance carrier.
The City Clerk gave notice of the expiration of terms Notic of exp.of
of members on Boards and Commissions on 6/30/74. terms of mbrs.on
Letters were received, as per policy of Council, from Boards & Comm.,
'John-D:--Granados (Personnel Board member) and Dr. Harry 6/30/74
C. Coffin (Planning Commission member), requesting re-
appointment. No action taken by Council at this meeting.
A proposed Resolution was presented, endorsing and
Res. -.#6209
supporting the City of Los Angeles in its bid to be the
endors.& supp.
site of the XXII Olympiad Summer Games in 1980.
City/L.A. in bid
for site of XXII
Councilman Sclem offered the Resolution entitled:
Olympiad Summer
Games in 1980
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN
ITS BID TO BE THE SITE OF THE XXII OLYMPIAD SUMMER
GAMES IN 1980.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, 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 6209.
Notice was given of the Annual Meeting of the California
in Los Angeles,
Annual Mtg., Ca.
Water Resources
Water Resources Association, to be held
Friday, 6/14/74, with a request for execution.and return
Assn., 6/14/745
of a proxy form.
in L.A., with
proxy form
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974
Notice was received from the League of California Cities
of.a one -day Legislative Action Task Force Workshop on
Wednesday, 6/12/74, at Sacramento, with registration fee of
$15 before 6/1/74. Each mayor in California, or the City's
Council Member designee, will be entitled to membership
in this Legislative Action Task Force.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
,and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
Mayor and any Councilman to attend.
A request was received from Azusa Jr. All-American Foot-
ball.for permission to have a banner hung as soon as
possible above Foothill Boulevard, to.promote their
Pancake Breakfast to be held on 6/15/74.
Moved by Councilman Solem, :seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to grant permission for said
banner to be hung under the supervision of the Director
of Public Works.
A letter written by Theron Zane Schudar, whose business
address is 600 E. Bonita Avenue, Pomona, to District
Attorney Busch, complaining of police :.harassment by the
City's Police Department, was submitted to Council.
Mr. Schudar addressed the audience and complained of
mistreatment by Police Officers during the two occasions
on May 15 and 16, 1974,.iwhen they were called to his
home to keep the peace during a disturbance between
Mr. Schudar and his wife concerning a divorce.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the City
Administrator for study and report to Council. -
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $2,359,620.24 as of April 30, 1974.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Page 3
Notice of LCC
Leg.Action Task
Force Workshop,
6/12/74, Sacra-
mento (reg. fee
$15 before 6/1/74)
Auth.banner above
Foothill Blvd.by
Azusa Jr:All-Amer.
Football,adv.Pan-
cake Breakfast,
6/15/74
Ltr.fr.Theron Z.
Schudar to D.A.
Busch re: police
harassment on
5/15 & 5/16/74
(referred to
C.Admin. for
study and report
to Council)
C.Treas. Fin.
Statement
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
Marsh, S.
Int. Typ.-Clk.
Step 4
5/16/74
Peterson,
G. Police Officer
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
5/28/74
Sobbota,
E. Fireman
Step 2
5/18/74
Wells, M.
Dir. of P.W.
Step 5
5/17/74
Moved by
Councilman Arkison,
seconded by Councilman
Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #1121
Resolution No. 1121, conditionally granted a Variance cond.grtg.Var.
to permit reduced parking of 15 spaces (with stacked (V-381 - ACR
parking of 5 spaces on the south side)',. instead of. the Investments)
required.16 space's, on property located at 410 S. Irwin-
dale Avenue (Case V -381 -ACR Investments). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #1122
Resolution No. 1122, conditionally granted a Variance cond.grtg.Var.
to permit a reduced rear yard of 10 feet instead of the (V-382 - Gerald
required 25 feet on property located at 968 E. Galatea Evans)
Street (Case V -3A2 - Gerald Evans). No action taken by
Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974 Page 4
A proposed Resolution1was presented, establishing 4 -way Res. #6210
Stop Signs at the intersection of Crescent Drive/Ninth estab.4-way Stop
Street and Angeleno Atenue. Signs @ inter-
section Crescent
Councilman Solem offe Ad the, Resolution entitled: Dr./Ninth St. &
Angeleno Ave.
A RESOLUTION OF T9E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396. DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
Moved by Colzncilman 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 6210.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were submitted by the City Administrator. Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Resig.Pol.Res.
Reserve Officers Charles Ukrso and Steven Lucero, effec- Offs.C.Urso &
tive 5/11/74 and 5/12/74, 2�espec'tively. S.Lucero,eff.
\i 5/11 & 5/12/74
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison respectively
and unanimously carried to accept both resignations.
�A request was received from the Police Chief for confirma- Confirm.appt.
tion of the appointment of Mrs. Julia Lujan as probation- Mrs. J.Lujan,
ary Police Clerk, at Step 1, Range 109.5, effective 5/21/74. proba.Pol.Clk.,
eff. 5/21/74
Moved by.Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A communication was received from the Police Chief,.
Auth.attendance
requesting permission for attendance of Sgt. Byron Nelson
Pol.Sgt.Nelson
at the Fire Investigators Academy, June 17-21, 1974,
@ Fire Invest.
at San Jose, with advance accountable expenses of $200
Academy, June
(funds budgeted). Since much of the investigation of
17-21,San Jose
arson is performed by a Police Officer, it was believed
by the Police Chief it would be of great benefit if the
Officer had some knowledge of the causes of fires, fire
chemistry, and incendiary devices, in order to work more
effectively with a Fireman as a team.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A request .was received from the Superintendent of Light
Confirm.appt.
& Power for confirmation of the appointment of Mrs.
Mrs. J.Miller,
Joanne Miller as probationary Senior Utility Clerk, at
proba.Sr.Utility
Step 1 of Range 112, effective 6/3/74, subject to success-
Clerk effective
ful passing of the physical examination.
1
6/3/7+
Moved,by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Auth.for Miss
Light & Power for permission to continue the temporary
D.Miller,Utility
appointment of Miss Diane Miller, Utility Clerk -Cashier
C1k.Cashier, to
beyond June 3, 1974, as vacation relief (budgeted item).
cont.temp.appt.
beyond 6/3/74
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to grant permission.
A request was
received from
the
Superintendent of
Auth.7-day lve.-
Light & Power
for approval of
a
7 -day leave -of -absence
of -absence with -
without pay,
from July 16 to
24,
1974, for Carl Gutierrez,
out pay for Carl
Meter Reader,
due to illness
in
his family.. This leave
Gutierrez, Meter
would be in addition
to his
regular vacation.
Reader
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a recommenda=
tion for reimbursement to John J. Stuart, Lineman, of
$8.00 for repair of eyeglasses damaged while trimming
trees.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for confirma-
tion of the appointment of Steven Wyman, Fireman, at
Step 1, Range 119.0, effective 5/21/74.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to confirm the
appointment.
A recommendation was received from the Finance Officer
for the City to purchase surplus copper cable from the
City of Pasadena, with waiver of bidding procedures.
After discussion, it was
Auth.reimburse.
$8 to John J.
Stuart, Lineman,
for repair of
eyeglasses
Confirm.appt.
Steven Wyman,
Fireman, eff.
5/21/74
Auth.purchase of
surplus copper
cable fr. City of
Pasa., waiving
bidding procedures
'Moved by Councilman, Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried by roll c&ll 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,
and to authorize purchase of surplus copper cable from the
City of Pasadena, as requested.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public
Works that Daniel Ryan, Water Utility Man, be compensated
for acting in a higher capacity as Water Foreman since
4/15/74, per Section 47, Paragraph 6, of Civil Service
Rules & Regulations.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
The Director of Public Works recommended approval of the
proposed street improvement of Citrus Avenue and Fooi -
hill Boulevard by the County pf Los Angeles, and adoption
of a proposed Resolution establishing those portions
of Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Avenue within the City
as part of the County System of Highways and finding
that the project has no significant effect on the
'environment.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF
CITRUS AVENUE -FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS.A
PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES.
Appvl. Daniel
Ryan, Water Util.
Man, be compens.
for actg.in higher
cap.as Water Fore-
man since 4/15/74
Res. #6211 cons.
to estab.of por.
of Citrus Ave. -
Foothill Blvd.
within City as
part of County
System of Hwys.
h
AZUSAtAUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974
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 6211.
Paul Allen, Chairman of the Cable Television Committee,
addressed Council and gave a verbal report concerning
the feasibility of the municipally owned cable system
as opposed to a franchised"system.
Using the example of the City of San Bruno, Mr. Allen
explained in that city there was a 40%-60% bad reception
area. When the municipal cable system was installed,
they achieved a 60% penetration. However, that city is
now negotiating with a private cable business to manage
the city's municipal system. He noted the problem area
within the City of Azusa is, approximately 20%. Residents
south of 10th Street would not have :any reason to use the
cable system unless something extra special was available
by cable and not in the regular broadcasts.
Mr. Allen pointed out some misunderstandings, including
the fact that Cable Television does not carry first -run
movies or other such fare as would "pay TV", as purported
in the past. Also, the F.C.C. regulations would require
the entire City to be wired for cable, probably no longer
than five years from the beginning of the system. The
investment would be around one -and -a -half million dollars.
Unless the municipal system were expertly managed and
provided exceptional attractions, very few of the 80% not
in a shadow area would pay the cost of rental.
Therefore, it was the recommendation of the Committee that
the City not endeavor a municipal system, rather that it go
to bid for a franchise system.
Report by Cable
Television Com.
(Ltr.signed by
Mayor to be
sent to Sen.
Tunney re:
amendin
S. 1361
Councilman Arkison noted that according to S. 1361, a bill
before the U. S. Senate, Cable Television operators would
be required to pay copyright royalties for programming
carried on the cable. The cost this would incur would be
very great and necessarily would be passed on to the sub-
scribers. This would drive a great number of subscribers
away from Cable Television, or it would limit considerably
the types and numbers of programs carried, particularly
sporting events. It was Councilman Arkison's feeling
this law, if passed, would have a great impact upon the
franchise of Cable Television in this City.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to direct a letter, signed by the
Mayor, to Senator Tunney, requesting Section (c) (2) (C)
of S. 1361 be removed.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to direct the Committee, with the
aid of staff and the City Attorney, to prepare the necessary
specifications appropriate for advertising for bids for
Cable Television franchise.
A request was received from Irene Gilbertson, Assistant
Director of Civil Defense, for authorization for Eric
Pfisterer, Radiological Defense Officer -I, to attend
a Radiological Monitor Instructor Workshop,'to be held
(Com. directed
to prepare.
specs. for adv.
for bids for
Cable TV fran-
chise)
Auth.attend, of
Eric Pfisterer,
RDO-I, @ Radiolog.
Mon.Instr.Workshop
(cont.on p.7)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974 Page 7
in -Sacramento, June 24-28, 1974, with advance accountable in Sacramento,
expenses of $200 (half of the expenses will be reimbursed June 24-28, 1974
to the City through the P & A. Program).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A communication was received from the Director of Public Auth.request to
Works concerning the removal of street trees on San Gab- State Dept .Transp.
riel Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets. The trees planted to remove certain
in this area are elms and are known to have a very shallow trees on W.S. San
root system which has raised the curb, gutter, sidewalk, Gab.bet. 2nd &
and street paving. The trees may be removed.if Council 4th Sts.
will request the State Department of Transportation's
permission to do so and to include it in the proposed
improvements the State will be making on San Gabriel
Avenue shortly. All costs of removing will be reimbursed
by the State and the cost of planting new trees can be paid
forwithgas 'tax funds.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to request the California State
Department of Transportation, as part of its improvements
on San Gabriel Avenue within the city limits of Azusa, to
remove certain trees on the west side of San Gabriel Avenue
between 2nd and 4th Streets, which trees constitute a
hazard and undue maintenance costs.
Rev. B. J. Paroulek, paAtor of the First Presbyterian Request by Rev.
Church, addressed Council regarding support of the Paroulek for
Azusa Council of Social Agencies. He explained the Cncl.& Dept.Hds.
ACSA is asking fob, an increased grant from the United to sign letter
Way in order to staff the ACSA. United Way has told to United Way,
the Agency it does not appear to have the support of showing ACSA has
'the community. The purpose for his being resent was support of com-
to present a letter (which he read in full and ask the munity
Members of Council and various Department Heads to sign,
showing they feel the ACSA does have the support of (approved)
the community.
It was suggested by Council a Resolution could be
adopted endorsing the Azusa Council of Social Agencies
in its budget request as a way to show the official
position of the City. This would be iri addition to
the individuals signing the letter.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6212
endorsing request
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, of ACSA for
ENDORSING THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCIL OF SOCIAL AGENCIES budgetary.support
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR BUDGETARY SUPPORT.FROM UNITED fr.United Way
WAY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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 6212.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6213
payment of warrants by the City. Cl. & Demands
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 20, 1974
Councilman Arkison 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 Arkison, 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 6213.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session
to instruct the City's Meet and Confer representative.
At 8:56 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to
order at 10:24 p.m.
Recess to
Exec.Session
Council
reconvened
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adj.to Tues.,
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, 5/21/74, 7:30
May 21, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in the Public Works Conference p.m., P.W.
Room. Conf. Room
Time of Adjournment:
1
1
10:25 p.m.
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