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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 17, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 .The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Decker called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem,Cruz, 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, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Planning Assistant Schoetz, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Klarr. The Minutes of the 5/28/74 adjourned meeting, 6/3/74 regular meeting, and 6/10/74 adjourned meeting, were submitted. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted. At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator introduced the Department Heads who were present, for the benefit of the audience. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public hearing on the recommended zone designation of C-2 upon Annexation by Planning Commission Resolution #1128 - 'Easterly Annexation District #76 (Wright), the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald on June 6, 1974. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to table this hearing to later in the meeting to allow for applicant to be present. The City Clerk presented a Petition containing 25 names protesting the unkempt condition of North Azusa Avenue, between Highway 39 & Sierra Madre Avenue. Director of Public Works Wells addressed Council and replied to the various elements of the petition as follows: 1) POOR CONDITIONS OF ROADWAY He stated he was waiting for the State to put it's overlay of new pavement on the highway. Now that the State is finished, he will put an overlay on Azusa Avenue between the highway and Sierra Madre. ' 2) CURBS & GUTTERS He will replace a missing section of curb and gutter at the time the roadway is improved. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Roll Call Ap v1.Min. 5 2 77 a j.mtg. 6/3/74 reg.mtg. & 6/10/74 adj. mtg. Mayor intro. Dept.Heads Pub.Hrg.recomm. zoning to C-2 upon Annex.P.C. Res..#1128 Easter- ly Annex.Dist. #76 - (Wright) (tbled.to later in meeting) Petition pro- testing unkempt conditions of N.Azusa & Sierra Madre Ave. 3) SPEED LIMIT SIGNS The requested 25 mph speed limit sign has been installed. 4) PALM TREES The Palm trees on the triangle created by the highway,' AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 Page 2 Azusa Avenue, and Sierra Madre Avenue, are on private property. The City cannot do anything with these palms. The palm trees on the East side of Azusa Avenue are in the City right-of-way and the City can do with them what it wants. He recommended the matter be referred to the Park & Recreation Commission, which is in charge of parkway trees. 5) TRASH The market in the shopping center at the corner of Sierra Madre Avenue and the highway, and the ice vending machine are private properties. They have been requested to provide trash containers, but the City has no jurisdiction. Peter J. Shotrosky, 1350 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and complained of people who use the triangle to change oil in their cars, and dump it on the ground. He also com- plained about the trash from the Stop & Go Market and the ice vending machine. He further explained the palm trees in the parkway block the view of traffic from drivers backing out of the driveways. He noted he had talked to Mr. Leo C. Nasser, owner of the triangle, who has given him no satisfaction because he wants to sell the property to the City. Carol Wray, 1386 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and noted the school children board the bus at the triangle as the bus stops at a dangerous location. She also noted she has watched the people of the Stop & Go Market blow their trash into the street. 'Peggy Shotrosky, 1350 N. Azusa Avenue, addressed Council and complained of the problems created by the palm trees as they shed their seeds and blossoms. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Director of Public Works for a report back to Council, and further to refer the matter of the palm trees to the Park & Recreation Commission. The Mayor submitted the following appointments to various Appointments Boards and Commissions. to various Boards & Library Board: Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan re -appointed Commissions John C. Rodriguez Personnel Board: John Granados re -appointed Planning Commission: Harry C. Coffin re -appointed Donald A. Olejnik re -appointed Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz unanimously carried by roll call to approve the 'and appointments. The applicant for the zoning upon Annexation hearing Pub.Hrg.re: having arrived at the meeting, it was zoning. upon Annex.raised Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman frm.table Solem and unanimously carried to raise the matter of the public hearing from the table. Planning Assistant Barbara Schoetz appeared before Council and explained some of the thinking of the Planning Commis- sion in granting a C-2 zone rather than a C-3 zone. It was AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 Page 3 noted that C-3 exists presently, directly to the South and directly to the East. At the present time under the new Assessment of Environmental Impact requirements, the removal of established mature trees is considered to have significant environmental effects; and therefore, the Planning Commission feels that every possible effort should be made to preserve the magnificant mature trees presently located on subject property. Mr. William Bird, 2401 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, addressed Council and showed a proposed site plan for a neighborhood shopping center at the location of Annexation #76. He noted his request had been for C-3 rather than the C-2 zoning granted by the Planning Commission. Reitera- ting his letter to Council, he explained the need for C-3 because the proposed Western Auto Store would include 2 auto service bays. These are allowed only in a C-3 zone. He noted the Western Auto and a large food store would be anchor tenants for this shopping center. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the requested C-3 zoning upon Annexation for the area known as Easterly Annexation #76, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. 'The City Clerk presented the notice of the annual Ban- Appvl.attend. quet and Installation of Officers for the Azusa Chamber by Counc. & of Commerce, to be held at the Monrovia Nursery, on June 29, Dept.Heads,@ 1974, at 6:00 p.m. C of C annual banquet & Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem install. of and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize officers attendance by Council Members and Department Heads. The City Clerk presented the notice of the SCRTD hearing Auth.City on June 20, 1974, to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Engr.attend Center. The City Administrator suggested the City Engineer SCRTD hrg. attend this meeting with the Council's request that the 6/20/74 w/ City would like to have a bus line running from Foothill rpt.re:City's Blvd. to the Inter -State 10. needs for bus service Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the City Engineer to attend with a report back to Council. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and .._. '_.. .'r carried to instruct the City Engineer to express at the hearing the need for a bus line between Foothill Boulevard and Inter -State 10# Councilman Arkison dissenting. City Clerk submitted a communication for Adelina Notice re: 'The Gregory, SCRTD Director re: pre -hearing meeting, to be pre-hrg.mtg. held at the Covina Bowl, on June 17, 1974, at 7:30 a.m. @Covina Bowl, No action taken by Council. 6/17/74 A proposed Resolution was presented, authorizing certain Res.auth. members of Council to file a written argument for City Counc.mbrs. Measure to be included in voter's pamphlet at November 5th to file consolidated municipal election re: elected Mayor. written argument for Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio Cty.Measure and unanimously carried to receive and file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 Page 4 Councilman Rubio was excused and left the meeting at Counc.Rubio 8:30 p.m. left mtg. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas. showing a balance of $2,410,623.12 as of May 313 1974. Financial Statement Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. 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 The Personnel Board also presented for Council approval Appvl.Memoranda the Memoranda of Understanding from two employee groups, of Understanding Azusa Police Relief Association and the Azusa City for Az.Pol. Employees' Association, to become effective July 1, 1974. Relief Assn. & Az.Employees Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Assn. eff. Solem and unaimously carried by roll call to approve the Memoranda of Understanding for both Azusa Police Relief Association, and the Azusa City Employees' Association. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C. Res. #1129 tion No. 1129, conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond.grtg.Var. a reduced side yard setback and the waiver of the two- (V-387 - Ronald 'car garage requirement, on property at 214 S. San Gabriel Bailey) Avenue (Case V-387 - Ronald Bailey). No action taken by Council. The Planning Commission submitted the proposed Agreement Ap vl.Agmt. with Envicom for preparation of the Safety and Seismic w/Envicom & Safety Elements of the General Plan. auth.for Mayor to sign Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agree- ment with Envicom and authorize the Mayor to sign. E. Cooney Fin.Officer Step 5 6/17/74 G. Lopez Custodian Step 3 6/19/74 M. McGee Pol.Clk-Disp. Step 2 6/18/74 T. Shepro Pol.Officer Step 3 6/19/74 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. The Personnel Board submitted for Council consideration Appvl.recomm. the proposed job description change for the Associate chge.in job Planning Director. It was their feeling that the descrip.from degree requirement be waived in lieu of the many years Assoc.Planning training and experience of the incumbent, and to become Dir.,to Plan - effective on July 1, 1974. ningDir., effec Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the change in title of the Associate Planning Director to Planning Director. The Personnel Board submitted a request for the approval Appvl.req.frm. of attendance, of one member of the Personnel Board or Personnel Bd. the Personnel Clerk at a Conference to be held in for attend.of E1 Segundo, on July 11-12, 1974, with advance accountable mbr.P.B., or expenses not to exceed $125.00. P.Clk.@ conf. @El Segundo Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz 7/11, 7/12/74 and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. The Personnel Board also presented for Council approval Appvl.Memoranda the Memoranda of Understanding from two employee groups, of Understanding Azusa Police Relief Association and the Azusa City for Az.Pol. Employees' Association, to become effective July 1, 1974. Relief Assn. & Az.Employees Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Assn. eff. Solem and unaimously carried by roll call to approve the Memoranda of Understanding for both Azusa Police Relief Association, and the Azusa City Employees' Association. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C. Res. #1129 tion No. 1129, conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond.grtg.Var. a reduced side yard setback and the waiver of the two- (V-387 - Ronald 'car garage requirement, on property at 214 S. San Gabriel Bailey) Avenue (Case V-387 - Ronald Bailey). No action taken by Council. The Planning Commission submitted the proposed Agreement Ap vl.Agmt. with Envicom for preparation of the Safety and Seismic w/Envicom & Safety Elements of the General Plan. auth.for Mayor to sign Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agree- ment with Envicom and authorize the Mayor to sign. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 173 1974 Page 5 An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st rdg.Ord. relating to the duties of the Director of Parks and relating to Recreation. duties of Dir.Pks.& Rec. Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 12.12.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A proposed Resolution was presented, establishing fees Res'.#6215 for the collection of rubbish from residential units. estab.fees for rubbish The Director of Public Works explained the reason for (residential the 50¢ per month increase in rubbish fees would be for units) the pick-up of large items all through the year. With this plan the annual Clean -Up Week could be abolished. Also a letter will be sent to each resident of the City explaining this plan. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem 'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Resolution be adpted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 6215. The City Attorney notified the Council of the request by Request by the Fire Chief for the preparation of an Ordinance for Fire Chief to the City to adopt, by reference, the Uniform Fire Code; adopt Ord.re: if the City Council had no objections, he would proceed. Uniform Fire It was the consensus of Council the City Attorney should Code proceed with drafting of the proposed Ordinance. (City Atty.to prepare nec. Ordinance) The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly Rpts. were submitted by the City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file the reports. The City Administrator submitted the request from the Appvl.of specs. Director of Public Works for the approval of Specifica- for asphaltic tions for the purchase of asphaltic material and equip- mat.& eq•iip. ment rental for the fiscal year 1974-75, and authorization rental & auth. for the City Clerk to advertise for bids. for bid call Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the request and auth- orize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Douglas Barrett, Reserve Police Officer, effective June 11, 1974. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Finance Officer submitted a memo from the Assistant Purchasing Officer relative to the informal quotations for the purchase of surplus city -owned 1949 Seagrave Pumper. At the May 20, 1974 Council meeting formal bids were received for the sale of the surplus Seagrave Pumper. At that time one bid was received and declared insufficient by the City Council. The Council then authorized the obtaining of informal quotations for the sale of the surplus Seagrave Pumper. Pursuant to this the Assistant Purchasing Officer submitted a memo showing the following quotations: Mr. Ben Carco 5949 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, Calif. $500.00 G. W. Singletary 1834 Spruce Street Riverside, Calif. $351.00 Hazel's Antiques 630 N. Azusa Avenue Azusa, Calif. $241.00 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison 'and unanimously carried to accet the quotation from Mr. Ben Carco in the amount of 500.00; and to authorize the sale of the surplus Seagrave Pumper to Mr. Carco for that amount. Page 6 Resig.Douglas Barrett, Res. Pol.Off.eff. 6/11/74 Quotations on sale of City owned surplus 1949 Seagrave Pumper The Director of Public Works submitted a request for the Appvl.req.for temporary employment of Theresa Farr for a period of two temp.emp.of weeks beginning June 17, 1974, at Range 108.5. The Theresa Farr, unusual heavy demands of the weed abatement program has in Pub.Wks. necessitated the extra clerical help. (Funds are budgeted). Dept. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the temporary employ- ment in the Public Works Department. A Resolution was presented, opposing the approval of the Res.#6216 re: Proposed County of Los Angeles Master Plan for Health opposing appvl. Services. L.A.Master Plan for Health cvs. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES "MASTER PLAN FOR HEALTH SERVICES, PHASE II A -I; LANG RANGE SERVICE AND FACILITIES NEEDS", UNTIL AN EQUITABLE PROVISION IS MADE FOR THE INDIGENT, AMBULATORY AND HOSPITAL PATIENTS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HEALTH SERVICE REGION. R/c uz.orjRivC PIC, UG. fc HDo6T X7_Soc0r;,1j [ ce 1 1�?,'Z,o F7/35E lT� The Mayor noted, for the record, the death of Councilman Russell Nichols of West Covina, services to be held Wednesday, June 19, 1974, at 2:30 p.m., Rose Hills Memorial Park. The Clerk Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res.#6217 re: payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1974 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 Arkison that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Solem Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 6217. Page 7 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and Counc. unanimously carried to recess to executive session for recessed to the purpose of instructing the City's Meet and Confer exec.session Agent, and related personnel matters. Meeting recessed to executive session at 8:58 p.m. Councilman Rubio participated in the executive session and was present at the re -convening of the Council. Council re -convened and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:06 p.m. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to adjourn to Friday, June 28, 1974, at 5:00 p.m. in the Azusa Auditorium. Time of Adjournment: 11:07 p.m. Ci y C er Next Resolution ##6218 Next Ordinance ##1078 1 Count. re -convened Adj.to Fri. 6/28/74, in Az. Aud.