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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 1, 1974 - CC (4)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- 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 Cooney introduced the Department Heads that were present, for the benefit of the audience. The minutes of the 6/17/74 Council meeting were submitted. An error was noted on Page 3, paragraph 10 - re: SCRTD meeting. The vote was not unanimous and should show 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, 6/27/74, 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 212923.50 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 $15,9543 and to return bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders upon the execution of the contract. 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Introd'.'of Dept. Heads Ap6vl. Min. 7/74 as Corrected Bids for const,tUdtion Of sariia'r�r" S eider' No. 52) (bid awarded to Meekins, Inc. River- side] The City Clerk presented the matter of the weed abatement Weed Abate - protests. Protests had been received from Mr. A. J. Abdel- ment protests nour, 240 W. Foothill, Mr. James A. Aszman, 19826 Navilla Place, Covina, and Mr. J. Frederick, 667 W. Duell Street, Azusa. Mr. A. J. Abdelnour, 240 W. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, addressed Council. He 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. 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: Two claims vs. 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 pro ertyy damage re: collision with City vehicle 370/74, (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 Rpt.from the Southern California Rapid Transit District hearing City Eng. he attended on behalf of the City, June 20, 1974. re: SCRTD Hearing in City Engineer George Stimson addressed Council and recom- L.A.16/20/74 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 Res. #6221 Wheelehan to the Library Board of Trustees for the term reappointing expiring 6/30/77. Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan to Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Lib.Bd. of Trustees AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 1, 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 Res.#6222 to the Library Board of Trustees for the term expiring appointing 6/30/77. John C. Rodriguez Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: to Lib.Bd. of Trustees 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 Res. #6223 to the Personnel Board for the term expiring 6/30/77. reappointing John D. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Granados to Personnel Bd. 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 Res. #6224 to the Planning Commission for the term expiring 6/30/78. reappointing Donald A. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Olejnik to ' Planning A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Commission 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: 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 14 1974 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 Solem 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. Page 4 Res. #6225 reappointing Harry C. Coffin to Planning -Commission Legal adv. rates for City from Az.Herald & Pomotropic LCC General Membership Mtg., Inglewood, 7/18/74 Resignation of City ClerN Dean F. Klarx eff. 7/31/74 Step Raises P.C.Res. #11? cond.grtd.Vaz (Case V-388 - Thomas Juarez AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 13 1974 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. Page 5 P.C.Res. #1131 amend M.C. per- mitting animal hospitals in C-2 and/or C-3 zones An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg. ing establishing the zoning for certa'n premises proposed Ord.re: zone to be annexed to the City Case Z-178 - Easterly Annexation chng.(Easterly District No. 76, City of Azusa and Charles Wright). Annex. #76 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 Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #1078 relating to the duties of the Director of Parks and Recre- relating to ation. duties of Dir.of Pks. Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance & Rec. 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 acb pted by the following vote of.Council. AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance.1078. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro. to adopt, by reference, the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 rdg.Ord.re: edition, and making certain changes therein as.required Uniform Fire to meet local conditions. Code (Pub.Hrg.set Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading for 8/5/74) 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, 15.28.0301 15.28.040 and 15.28.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 15.18.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.030, 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. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 1, 1974 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and.unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to set the public hearing for the Ordinance on 8/5/74. The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Miss; Resign.Miss Kandee Lueck, Police Clerk Dispatcher effective 6/28/74. Kandee Lueck, - Pol.Clk.Disp. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz eff. 6/28/74 and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief submitted a request by Police Officer Request grntd. Chris R. Cooper for temporary military leave of absence for temp. mili- for a period of fifteen days from June 29th through tary lv.of abse July 13th, 1974. Officer Cooper is entitled to compensa- ce, Pol.Off. tion while on military leave according to Rule XII, Section Chris R. Cooper 87, Paragraph 2 of the Azusa Civil Service Rules & Regula- tions. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to grant the request. A request was received from various department heads Req.that that the following equipment be declared surplus and equip.from disposed of by sale at the next regular Police Auction: various depts.be 1- Motorola tube type motorcycle radio sold at 5- Motorola Radios next Police 2- Desk type microphones Auction 1- Motorcycle radio head and cable 1- Wooden speaker box (with 5 speakers:) 1- Box of miscellaneous motorcycle accessories ' 1- Photo enlarger 2- Photo dryers 1- Box of dark room equipment 1- 3 x 5 card file 1- War surplus -lamp assembly and carrying case 2- Motorcycle side boxes 1- Simplawheel storage cabinet 5- 277V flood lamps 1- 1963 Ford, 4 -door sedan, V-8 Galaxy 1- Apico copying machine 1- Photo copier Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the sale of surplus equipment at the next Police Auction. The Director of Public Works submitted for Council con- Confirm.of firmation the appointment of Alwayne Fullerton and James appt.Alwayne Dominguez to the position of Street Maintenance Leadman. Fullerton & James Domin- Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison guez to St. and unanimously carried to table this matter to the 7/15/74 Maint.Leadman meeting, for a report from the Director of Public Works. (tbld, to The Director of Public Works recommended that George 7/15/74 mtg.) ' Stimson, City Engineer, be reimbursed $59.50 for the course he recently completed in'Municipal Public Works Appvl.reimb. Administration, which is directly job related. of $59.50, for City Eng. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem for job and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the related course recommendation. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY -13 1974 The Director of Public Works submitted an Agreement between the City and Superior Signal Service, for a period of one year for the maintenance of the city's 12 wholly owned signals. This maintenance previously has been done by the Los Angeles County Road Department. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council waive bidding procedures and approve the Agreement for traffic signal maintenance with Superior Signal Service. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman.-Solem and unanimously carried to waive bidding proceduTes- 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. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the contract between the City and Superior Signal Service and authorize the Mayor to sign. The Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval the plans and specifications for the improvement of Fourth Street from Azusa Avenue to Alameda Avenue (Project No. 527). The Engineer's estimate for the project is $25,000. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifica- tions and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the request for a seven day leave of absence, without pay, for Terry King, Meter Reader, from July 3 to July 12, 1974. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the request. A proposed Resolution was submitted to the Council wherein the Council approves and makes submittal for an allocation of State recreation monies for local use authorized by Proposition 1. Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS PARK FACILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. Page 7 Agmt.btwn. City & Superior Signal Service Appvl. plans specs for improvement of 4th St.frm. Az.Ave.to Ala- meda Ave. (Project #527) Apvl.for 7 DAy lv.of absence for Terry King Meter Reader (without pay) Res. #6226 re: State recrea= tion monies for local use Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz that the Resoltuion 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 6226. Councilman Arkison commented that the stop signs in the Comments on City appeared difficult to see after dark and do not City Stop reflect headlights of motorcycles or small cars. Signs Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and uanimously carried to have the Director of Public Works study the problem of stop signs not being visible at night; and take such steps necessary to correct the problem. 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 13 1974 Page 8 Councilman Arkison asked that a letter from District Ltr.frm. D.A. Attorney Busch be read by the City Clerk. The letter Busch re: is relative to a complaint made by Mr. Theron Zane Schudar complaint by which he sent to the District Attorney concerning trouble citizen he -allegedly received from the Police of this City. The reply from the office of District Attorney Busch indicated that after an investigation there is insufficient evidence to bare out Mr. Schudar's allegations and that the matter has been closed. Finance Officer Cooney presented an amendment to the sub- Auth.for Mayor agreement for Section 5, of the Emergency Employment to sign exten- Act of 1971. Section 5 was due to terminate on 6/30/74, sion of EEA and has been extended to 12/31/74. It was his recommenda- amendment `tion that the Mayor be authorized to sign the amendment. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the amendment and authorize the Mayor to sign. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6227 payment of warrants by the City. Cl. & Demands 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, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6227. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and Adjourn unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:05 p.m. City Cler Next Resolution #6228 Next Ordinance #1079