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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - July 1, 1974 - CC (2)1 I� AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 1, 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. Invocation - Rev. E. Nelson of Foursquare Gospel Church Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem,, Cruz, Arkison, Decker Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, Acting City Admin - 7:30 P.M. Call to Order.l Invocation Roll Call istrator Cooney, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief•Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, City Engineer Stimson, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, City Clerk Klarr At the request of the Mayor, Acting City Administrator Introd:'-of Cooney introduced the Department Heads that were present, Dept. Heads for the benefit of the audience. The minutes of the 6/17/74 Council meeting were submitted. Ap vl. Min. An error was noted on Page 3, paragraph 10 - re: SCRTD 67%74 as meeting. The vote was not unanimous and should show Corrected Councilman Arkison dissenting. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve as corrected. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 6/27/743 for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer in San Gabriel Canyon Road, (Project No. 520). Present at bid opening were:City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publi- cation of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on June 13 and 20, 1974. Five bids were received, as follows: Name of Bidder Amount A. S. Peich, Pomona $18,150.00 Meekins, Inc., Riverside 15,954.00 L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc. Baldwin Park 33,130.00 Chino Pipeline Construction, Chino 28,100.00 McKeand Mechanical, Azusa 21,923.50 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and award the bid to the low bidder Meekins, Inc., for the amount of $15,954, and to return bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders upon the execution of the contract. The City Clerk presented the matter of the weed abatement protefrom . Abdel- h®ts. Protests 240 W. Foothill., Mr. James Aszman,� J 19826 our, Navilla Place, Covina, and Mr. J. Frederick, 667 W. Duell Street, Azusa. Mr. A. J. Abdelnour, 240 W. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, addressed Council. lie noted that he uses dried tumbleweeds against the fencing as a deterent to people entering the property to steal materials. However, he had made arrangements with the Director of Public Works to clean the property. He has no protest at this time. Bids Por construct -ion of witaxsr' S646t, ((Praj. No.' �A) (bid awarded to Meekins, Inc. River- side Weed Abate- ment protests AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 1, 1974 Page 2 Regarding a matter not related to weed abatement, Mr. Abdelnour asked the Council, on behalf of the pets of the community, to find some other way for non-profit organizations to raise money and outlaw the sale of fireworks which fill the air with acrid smoke. Director of Public Works Wells addressed Council regarding protest -by Mr. Aszman. He noted that Mr. Aszman, in fact, did not own the lot against which he received a notice. This error has been corrected. The property of Mr. J. Frederick, 667 W. Duell Street has been checked and no weeds were found. It was removed from the list. Mr. J. Frederick, 667 W. Duell Street, Azusa addressed Council and declared he did not like the notice. It appeared to him to be scare tactics. He indicated that the Public Works Department did not know what the reason was for his receiving a weed abatement notice. He also felt the Ordinance was poorly written and could open the door to corruption concerning contracted labor. The City Attorney noted the Ordinance and procedure is pursuant to State law. The contracting work is done at a specific rate, and charges are brought back to Council for their approval prior to submitting to the County to become liens against property. James G. Aszman apparently was satisfied with the report from the Director of Public Works, left the audience, and did not appear before Council. No further action was taken by Council. ' The City Clerk presented two claims against the City: 1. Ricardo Hernandez Avila, 18551 Petunia Ave. for alleged personal injuries from Police activities, 5/25/74. 2. Ms. Gayle Verdugo, 1037-3 W. Sierra Madre Ave., for alleged property damage re: collision with City vehicle 30/74, (apparent re -submittal). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to deny both claims and refer them to the City's insurance carrier. A report was submitted by the City Engineer regarding the Southern California Rapid Transit District hearing he attended on behalf of the City, June 20, 1974. City Engineer George Stimson addressed Council And recom- mended that if the Council has strong feelings regarding SCRTD, it should join with other cities of similar feel- ings to make more of an impact. Councilman Arkison suggested using the Committee of Mayors' or the E.S.G.V. Planning Committee which would ' also have more of an impact. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. A Resolution was presented reappointing Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan to the Library Board of Trustees for the term expiring 6/30/77. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Two claims vs. City: Rpt.from City Eng. re: SCRTD Hearing in L.A.,6/20/74 Res. #6221 reappointing Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan to Lib.Bd. of Trustees AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 11 1974 Page 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING MRS. LYDIA WHEELEHAN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 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 6221. A Resolution was presented appointing John C. Rodriguez to the Library Board of Trustees for the term expiring 6/30/77. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JOHN C. RODRIGUEZ TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 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 6222. ' A Resolution was presented reappointing John D. Granados to the Personnel Board for the term expiring 6/30/77. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JOHN D. GRANADOS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. 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 6223. A Resolution was presented reappointing Donald A. Olejnik to the Planning Commission for the term expiring 6/30/78. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING DONALD A. OLEJNIK 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: Res.#6222 appointing John C. Rodriguez to Lib.Bd. of Trustees Res. #6223 reappointing John D. Granados to Personnel Bd. Res. #6224 reappointing Donald A. Olejnik to Planning Commission 1 1 J AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 1, 1974 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6224. A Resolution was presented reappointing Harry C. Coffin to the Planning Commission for the term expiring 6/30/78. Councilman Solem presented the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING HARRY"C, COFFIN 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 6225. The City Clerk presented the notice from the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic stating that the legal advertising rates for the City of Azusa will remain the same as last year: $2.50 per column inch. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file the notice. The City Clerk presented the notice from the Los Angeles County Division, LCC General Membership Meeting to be held at Inglewood, July 18, 1974, reserved seats $2.50, dinner $8.50. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council and Department Heads. The -City Clerk submitted to Council his letter of resignation, effective 7/31/74. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Soiem and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status Effective Bjerke, S. Lib. Clerk Step 4 7/3/74 Lungi, R. Pol. Officer Step 3 7/1/74 Martinez, S. Pol. Officer Step 3 7/8/74 Hernandez, A. Maint.Man II Step 4 7/2/74 Remala, J. St.Sweeper Opr. Step 3 7/2/74 Coburn, S. Park Maint.Man I Step 3 7/3/74 Moved'by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- tion No. 1130, conditionally granted a Variance to permit waiver of two -car garage requirement, a reduced distance of -3 ft. between a dwelling and an accessory building, and a reduced rear yard setback of "0" ft. on property located at 732•W• 11th St. (Case V-388 - Thomas Juarez). No action taken by Council. Res. #6225 reappointing Harry C. Coffin to Planning Commission Legal adv. rates fbr City from Az.Herald & Pomotropic LCC General Membership Mtg.; Inglewood, 7/18/74 Resignation of City Clerk Dean F. Klarr eff. 7/31/74 Step Raiees P.C.Res. #113 cond.grtd.Var (Case V-388 - Thomas Juarez AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 10 1974 Page 5 Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1131 declaring the intention of the Planning Commission to study possible amendment to the zoning chapter of the Azusa Municipal Code permitting animal hospitals in the C-2 and/or C-3 zones. No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- ing establishing the zonin for certa'.n premises proposed to be annexed to the City Case Z-178 - Easterly Annexation District No. 76, City of Azusa and Charles Wright). Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE ZONING FOR CERTAIN PREMISES PROPOSED. TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY (Zone.Change Case No.`Z-178 - Easterly Annexation District No. 76 - City of Azusa and Charles Wright). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Couneilm'a-n Rubio and unanimously carried by.roll call that farther reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and*:adoption, relating to the duties of the Director of Parks and=°Recre- ation. Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the 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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman,Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adapted by the following vote of.Council. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None 11 ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance.1078. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading to adopt, by reference, the Uniform Fire Code, 1973. edition, and making certain changes therein asrequired to meet local conditions. Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY`'OF AZUSA _REPEALING SECTIONS 15.24.020, 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.030, 15.28.040 and 15.28.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 15.18.0103 15.28.020, 15.28.0305 15.28.040, 15.28.041, 15.28.050, 15.28.060, AND 15.28.070 THERETO, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,, 1973 EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS. P.C.Res. #1131 amend M.C. per- mitting animal hospitals in C-2 and/or C-3 zones lst intro.rdg. Ord.re: zone chng.(Easterly Annex. #76 Ord. #1078 relating to duties of Dir.of Pks. & Rec. 1st intro. rdg.Ord.re: Uniform Fire Code (Pub.Hrg.set for 8/5/74)