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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 23, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned 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. B. J. Paroulek of the First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker Absent: Councilmen: Cruz Also Present: Acting City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Engineer Stimson, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, City Clerk Solis. At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator intro- .;.Intro. of Dept. duced the Department Heads that were present, for the Beads benefit of.the audience. The minutes of the regular meeting of 9-3-74, and the Appvl. Min. minutes of the adjourned meeting of 9-10-7 were submitted 9-3-74 & 9-10-7 for Council consideration. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeV,ng of 9-3-74, and also approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting as corrected. The hour of 7030 p.m. being the time set for the Public Hearing amending the Municipal Code Zoning Chapter Title 19,, -Section 19/26/020 (2) GG, relating to permitting animal hospitals in a C-3 zone, the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk presented publication of Notice of Herald on 9-5-74. the affidavit of proof of this hearing in the Azusa Councilman Rubio noted concern about the odor from the disposal of the animals, and asked if this has been taken into consideration. The Planning Director addressed Council and remarked that this matter had been taken into consideration and that all waste must be stored inside the building. There is also a requirement that there must be a minimum of 50' between the hospital and any resi- dential area. No one else in the audience wishing to speak, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and.unanimously carried by roll call to have the City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Hearing on the recommended zone change from P to C-2 (Case Z-179 - Susan Femino and Mark Johnson), 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 8-29-74 and also affidavit of posting on 9-6-74. Pub.Hrg.re: amend. M. C. zoning chptr. 19 relating to animal hosp. in a C-3 zone Pub.Hrg.re: zone change frm. P to C-2 (Z -179 -Susan Femino & Mark Johnson) /,. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 2 Mrs. Susan F,emino, 2053 Couritry Club Drive, Glendora addressed Council. If the zoning remains as presently zoned "P" she can not rent her building to the rear of heg property. At the time subject property was developed the entire parcel was zoned for commer'c`la1 use. When rezoned in 1957 the rear structure became a non -conforming use and, since said use has been discontinued for a continuous 6 month period, all - non -conforming use rights have expired. Applicant is requesting a zone change to'all commercial in,order to once again use the building on the rear for commercial purposes. Itis the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council find that the granting of this zone change as requested, will have no significant environmental effects.-" It is further recommended that the requested change of zone from P to C-2 be approved. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The City Clerk presented twb claims against the City as 2 claims follows: against City "1. M. & M. Manufacturing, 205 S. Irwindale Ave., Azusa (watch dog shot by police officer). 2. John F. O'Leary, 434 W. Swanee Ln., Covina (paint damage to vehicle). Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny and refer to the City's 'insurance carrier. The City Clerk presented a request from the San Gabriel Req.frm.San Vdlley.Symphony Association for renewal of their annual Gab.Valley agreement with the City; also authorization for payment Symphony Assn. of $200 (budgeted) after date of the first concert. Agreement $200 (budgeted) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and carried by roll call to approve and authorize execution of the agreement. Councilman Rubio dissenting. The City Clerk presented for Council consideration a Petition frm petition from Foothill Garden Condominiums objecting to Foothill Gar - Planning Commission Resolution No. 1156 regarding the dens Condomi- R-3 zoning in the area bounded by 5th Street on the niums north, Rockvale Avenue on the west, and Foothill Shopping Center on the east; known as a portion of (Easterly Annexation No. 77 Z®180). They also said that a representative would be present to address Council. The City Attorney said that the representative should be heard at the public hearing, and that it would not be appropriate to take testimony at this time. He suggested , that the representative be present to speak at the hearing scheduled for October 7, 1974. 'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison' and unanimously carried to receive and file until the public hearing scheduled for October 7, 1974. The City Clerk presented a communication from the Palos Verdes Cyclists requesting the City of Azusa to host the Canyon Bicycle Race, which is to be held on October 27, 1974. The proposed race route, is a 5000 ft. mountain climb on Route 39 starting on the flat spot just above the ' San Gabriel Reservoir #1 and ending at Angeles Crest =gnway. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23s 1974 Page 3 It was the consensus of Council that the City had no jurisdiction over this event as it would be run on State Highway #39. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman ARkison and unanimously carried that the City Administrator send a letter to the Palos Verdes Cyclists explaining the City's situation on this. A proposed Resolution was presented recognizing the 50th 'anniversary of the United Way Federation. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED WAY FEDERATION. 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 adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz and numbered Resolution 6251. The City Clerk presented a communication from Book Publi- shing Company in reference to the increase in cost for supplement service for the Municipal Code. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to have the City Clerk check with other publishing companies for lower supplement rates. 'The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing a balance of $2,425,855.63 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried'to receive and file. The :Personnel Board requested Council approval of the time change for their meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that it be included in the current CSRR revision now in progress. Request denied by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz The Personnel Board submitted for Council confirmation the probationary appointment of Mrs. Mary Guzman, as Sr. Secretary in the Personnel Department, subject to passing the physical examination, effective 10/1/74. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. 'A communication was received from the Personnel Board, recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent status for the following employees: Name B. Bozarth Lineman W. Cain -Ttidtnan C. Cooper Pol. Officer C. Gutierrez Meter Reader D. Hyder Pol. Clerk L. Learn Pure. Officer T. Peavey Lineman R. Smith Pol. Officer To Status Effective Perm.Stat.(no inc.) 10-1-74 Step 5 10-1-74 Step 2 9-18-74 Step 3 9-19-74 Step 2 9-18-74 Step 3 9-19-74 Perm.Stat.(hb inc.) 10-1-74 Step 4 9-28-74 Res. #6251 recog. 50th anniversary United Way Fed. Notification frm Book Pub. Co. re: price inc.for supplement serv. City Treas. Financial Stment. Appvl. appoint. Mrs. Mary Guzman as Sr.Sec. in Personnel Dept. Step Raises AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1151, conditionally granted a variance to permit a see-through gate, instead of the required solid gate, on automobile wrecking yard, on the property at 1042 W. Gladstone Street (Case No. V-391 Azusa Auto Wrecking). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1152, conditionally granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of an automobile wrecking yard establishment on the property located at 1042 W. Gladstone Street (Case No. C-140 Azusa Auto Wrecking). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1153, conditionally approved a Variance to permit encroachment of 10 ft. into 15' rear yard to permit construction of open patios. (Case No. V-396 Hallcra£t Homeowner's Association). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1154, recommended a change of zone classi- fication from C-2 to PID on property located at 701 S. Azusa Avenue (Case Z-181.Siskin Investment Company). Public Hearing set for 10-7-74. .No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1155, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a 20 ft. side yard setback along the north property line, instead of the 75 ft. required by the PID zone, on 'propertly located at 701 S. Azusa Avenue (Case -No. V-397 Siskin Investment Company). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1156, recommended a zone classification upon annexation (Case No. Z-180 Easterly Annexation Dis- trict No. 77, vicinity of 5th and Rockvale). Public. Hearing set for 10-7-74. No action taken by Council. The Planning Commission submitted a memo in support of AB 2966 & SB 148 (low interest home loans for low and moderate income families). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that letters be sent to the Governor and Representatives in support of these bills, in prinicpal. Students from Azusa High School were in the audience and Councilman Rubio suggested that perhaps someone might want to ask questions of the Council. Elizabeth Watts addressed Council and stated that there was a need for a stop sign at the corner of Fondale and Galanto Streets. It was suggested that the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief check into this, since this section of the City is shared with the County, it should be a joint project. The Parks & Recreation Department submitted a request to compensate Mrs. Lynda J. Jones at Range 111.0, Step 4 for acting in a higher capacity, while Mrs. Romaine Varing, Sr. Secretary is on sick leave. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the request. P.C.Res 1151 cond. grntd. var.(V-391 Az. Auto..Wrecking) P.C. Res. 1152 cond.grntd. CUP (V-391 Az. Auto _Wrecking) -P.C., Res -1153 cond. appvd. var. (V-396 Hallcraft Homeowner's Asso.) P. C. Res. 1154 recomm. chug. in zone class.(Z- 181 Siskin Invest. Co.) P.C. Res. 1155 cond, rntd.a var. (No. V-397 Siskin Invest.Co.) P.C. Res. 1156 recomm. zone class. (No. Z-180 Easterly Annex. Dist. 77) AB 2966 & SB 148 (low inter- est home loans) Req. frm. Pks & Rec. Dept. to compensate Mrs. Lynda Jones for acting.in higher capacity AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 5 The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly Rpts. were submitted by the City Administrator. . Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted for Council approval, the Notice of Completion for acceptance of the work for Project No. 520, sewer line in North San Gabriel Canyon Road. 'It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council approve the work on Project No. 520 and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion in the office -of the County Recorder, Los Angeles. Moved by Councilman'Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. The City Administrator presented the recommended Compromise and Settlement of the Claims of Meekins, Inc,, contractor on City of Azusa Project 520, sanitary sewers in San Gabriel Canyon Road. The contractor has filed three claims with the City for extra work required to fulfill his contract with the City as follows: 1. Use of imported backfill material - 15,789.04 2. Increased trench depth - 7,419.34 3. Avoidance of existing utility lines which were not shown on the construction drawings. - $ 676.85 'It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council approve the Compromise and Settlement of the claims of MeekinsInc., as outlined aoove and authorize payment of i $5,000 n.full and complete'settlement of these claims. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of the City Attorney. The City Administrator submitted for Council approval the Notice of Completion for final acceptance of Project No. 514, various alley improvements. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the.work on Project No. 514 and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. The City Administrator submitted the plans and speci- fications for the 1970 County Flood Control District Stora: Drain Bond Issue, Project No. 1650, Unit 1, and 'Project No. 9718, Unit 1, for Council approval.. Director of Public Works Wells addressed Council and gave a report on the areas in the City where this work will be done to help alleviate flooding conditions. The only cost incurred by the City would be for insta- llation of curb and gutter, traffic striping, street lighting and traffic signal relocations. This work will be done by City forces. The Project will go to bid October 3, 1974, and will take approximately 1 year to complete. Req. exec. of Notice of Comu. (Project #520) Appvl.Comp.& Settlement (Project 520 - Meekins, Inc.) Req. exec. of Notice of Comp. (Project No. 514) Appvl.plans & specs. for 1970 Storm Bond Drain Issue AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 6 It is the recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Council approve the three requests made by the Flood Control District as follows: 1. approve the plans and specifications 2. authorize the Flood Control District to proceed with the construction as described in the plans and speci- fications 3. grant permission to occupy and use the public streets in the City of Azusa to construct, operate and maintain the said installations; and authorize the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of the City Council's action to the Flood Control District. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the City Engineer. A proposed resolution was presented, opposing passage Res. #6252 re: of Proposition 17 on the November 5, 1974 ballot: opposition to Proposition 17, if passed, would stop construction of Proposition 17 the New Melones Reservoir Project. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 17 ON -THE NOVEMBER 5, 1974, BALLOT. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. 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, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz and numbered Resolution 6252. The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the After hours procedure for after hours light and water utilities turn procedure for ons, for Council consideration. util.turn ons NEW CONSUMERS Police Department to collect $10 after-hours connection fee for light and water turn ons, plus consumer deposits of $35 for light turn on ($50 for the all electric apartments), and $10 for water turn on. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS Police Department to collect $10 after-hours connection fee for light and water turn ons plus delinquent amount of bill. BAD CHECK ACCOUNTS ' Police Department to collect $10 after-hours connection fee in CASH plus bad check amount in CASH as shown on off deli3-Vent list. None of the above will apply in cases of emergency trouble calls to the Police Department such as lights out, etc. It was suggested by Council, after a 90 day period, the Light & Power Department submit a report to Council regarding the new procedure for utility turn ons. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authorize collection of cash for utility services by the Police Department. The City Administrator submitted a communication from the Assistant Civil Defense Director requesting the appointment of Eric W. Pfisterer as Radiological Protection Officer for the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. The Finance Officer presented a request for the sale of scrap (old 1926 Seagrave Fire Engine) to Mr. Joe Angulo for the current scrap price of .03¢ per pound, or a total of $18. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to declare this motor as surplus and authorize it to be sold to the highest bidder. Req. appt. of Eric Pfisterer as Radiol.Prot. Officer Sale of scrap (1926 Seagrave engine) The City Administrator presented a request from the League Req. frm LCC of California Cities that Council designate a voting_ for voting rep. representative and an alternate, to attend the business & alternate sessions of the Annual League Conference in Los Angeles, to be held on October 20 - 23, 1974. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that the Mayor be appointed voting representative and Mayor Protempore.as alternate. The Director of Public Works gave a report on the flouride content in the City's drinking water supply. Recent chemical analyses of water from all of the city's wells were reviewed to ascertain the presence of natural flouride. The California State Department of Health reports that an average of 0.7 parts per million to 1.0 parts per million of flouride is the allowable amount which can be added to water containing no flouride. Public Works Director Wells reported that the average concentration of 0.35 parts per million, as it occurs naturally in our water, is high enough to be beneficial but not high enough to be detrimental. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted a report from the Director of Public Works on the adoption of the League of California Cities Joint Committee Proposal for local cooperative process to develop the Federal Aid Urban Program. The proposal sets up a committee composed of two members from the County of Los Angeles, one member from the City of Long Beach, four members from the City of Los Angeles, one member from CALTRANS (State Highway Department), and five members from the League of California Cities,.. representing the smaller cities. The proposal establishes the method by`which the committee will report to the cities and county and'establishes the required three=year program for regional projects. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council adopt the proposal and direct the City Clerk to notify the Los Angeles League Office of the action. a:. Rpt. frm.Dir. P.W. re: flouride in City water . supply Rpt.frm Dir. P.W. re:. FAU Program AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 8 After d_scussion, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and carried by roll call to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. Councilman Arkison dissenting. The City Administrator presented the report from the Rpt.frm.Dir. Director of Public Works concerning the removal of graffiti P.W. re:.remov. from buildings and structures. of graffiti A time study was conducted using the polyurethane paint and then applying graffiti, and washing it off with a solvent, versus repainting over an area to cover graffiti. It was proven that the repainting of the area was slightly less time consuming that the washing. Since the cost of the polyurethane paint is much greater than the cost of ordinary paint, the cost of repainting a graffitied structure is exactly the same as the cost of solvent washing a graffitied area. It is his recommendation the City Council authorize the Public Works Department to continue removing graffiti by the method of repainting and continue to experiment with new products as they are made available. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. The City Administrator submitted his report for Council Rpt.frm.City consideration on employee incentive awards. Adm.re: empl. incentive awards If the City of Azusa is to embark upon an employee incentive awards program, the key to its success is the word "incentive" wherein all employees know what they might achieve if they submit a suggestion that results in something of benefit to the City, either in reduction of expenditures or in greater efficiency. It should be decided if the City wants to proceed with a.program of cash awards rather than certificates and public recognition. After discussion, it was, Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget time. It was the consensus of Council to receive and file. The Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation the Appvl.appt.Mrs. appointment of Mrs. Sheri Huff as probationary Police Sheri Huff as Clerk, Step 1, Range 111.0, effective 9-10-74. prob.Pol.Clk., eff. 9-10-74 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. The Finance Officer submitted the Auditor's Report for Appvl.Auditor's 1973-74, from Swenson, Clark & Company. Rpt. 1973-74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the "Agreement for Installation and Removal of Electric Agmt. for elec- trical distribu- Distribution Facilities for Supplying Electrical tion facil.at 590 Energy for Power and Lighting Service" with M & M S.Vincent Ave. Manufacturing, 590 S. Vincent Avenue, Azusa. A $500 charge was required for this service. It was the consensus of Council to receive and file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 Page 9 The Police Chief submitted a request that Lieutenant Req, for Lt. Joseph Molloy attend the Officer Survival and Internal J.Molloy to Security Course at Camp San Luis Obispo, from 10/6 - 11, attnd. Off. 1974, with advance accountable expenses of $131, and Survival & permission to use a department vehicle and credit card. Security Crs. (Costs of the course are reimburseable through POST.) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. The Finance Officer submitted for Council confirmation Appvl.appt. the appointment of Daniel F. Riddle as Equipment Mechanic, Daniel F. Step 1, Range 117.5, effective 10-1-74. Riddle as Equip. Mechanic Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6253 payment of warrants by the City. Claims & 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 Arkison that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz and numbered Resolution 6253. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to excuse -Councilman Cruz from the excused frm.mtg. meeting. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn• and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of adjournment: 9:46 p.m. 11 City Clerk Next Resolution #6254 Next Ordinance #1084