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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 2, 1974 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 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 Reverend Gaylen Larson of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call Arkison, Decker Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light and 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 duced the Department Heads who were present, for the bene- Dept. Heads fit of the audience. Councilman Solem presented a plaque to Lucio D. Cruz for Pres. Plaque his dedicated service as a member of the Planning Com- to Lucio D. mision. Cruz Representatives, from the Gideons, presented a Bible to Gideons pres. Mayor Decker, and New Testaments to the members of Bible & New Council. Testaments ' The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1974, Appvl. Min. were submitted for Council consideration. 11/18/74 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes as sub- mitted. The City Clerk presented a claim against the City of Claim vs. Azusa from William Gregory DeLong, 717 N. San Gabriel City Wm. Avenue, for alleged damage to vehicle due to accident G. De Long with city owned truck. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier. The City Clerk presented the Notice from Alcoholic ABC Notice Beverage Control for Off -Sale Beer & Wine license 1440 N. San transfer from Henry H. Cooper to Charles E. Kellogg, Gabriel Can. for premises located at 1440 N. San Gabriel Canyon Rd. Road (Hudson's Bait & Tackle). (Hudson's Bait & Tackle) Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and'f.ile. 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 J. Ambrogio Fireman Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 12/9/74 F. Halstead Park Maint.Foreman Step 5 12/4/74 J. Miller Sr. Utility Clerk Step 2 12/3/74. M. Russo Police Officer Step 5 12/14/74 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 1974 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board. Personnel Clerk Forsythe submitted for Council considera- Appointment tion the request from the State of California Department of Civil of Transportation that the City appoint a Civil Rights Rights Coordinator, who would have contact with State personnel Coordinator on civil rights matters. ' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that Personnel Clerk Forsythe be designated as Civil Rights Coordinator for the City. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1173 tion No. 1173, conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond. grntd. waiver of the two -car garage requirement on property Var. (Case located at 710 W. Second Street (Case V-406 Shirley Davis). V-406 Shirley Davis) No action taken by Council. The City Attorney stated that Planning Commission Resolu- P.C.Res.No.'s tions No. 1174 and 17.75 re: change of zone and the Con- 1174 & 1175 ditional Use Permit on property located at 515 N. Azusa to be con - Avenue (Case No. Z-182 Lyle Moritz), should be considered sidered at together. The Conditional Use Permit is not effective Pub.Hrg.on until the change of zone is approved. It was his recom- 12/16/74 mendation that these two items should be considered at the time of the Public Hearing on 12/16/74. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to appeal Resolution No. 1175. Notice was also given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1176 ' tion No. 1176 initiated a study of certain property initiating located on the south side of Sierra Madre Avenue east of study south Pioneer Park for possible rezoning or pre -zoning upon annex- side Sierra ation. No action taken by Council. Madre Ave. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1177 Resolution No. 1177 conditionally approved Tentative cond.appvd. Parcel Map No. 5363 (S.W. corner Tenth & Vernon, Tent.Parcel Charles Turner). Map No -5363 Mr. Dyer 1548 E. Vine Street, West Covina and his son (continued Robert Dyer 1345 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, spoke to mtg.of before Council. They have a trucking company on said 12/16/74) property which they have been leasing. Now they wish to purchase the property from Charles Turner. At the time they leased -the property they were required to erect a 3 ft. fence as a sound barrier. They are will- ing to dedicate the 62 ft. strip for a sidewalk, how- ever, they feel that the City should remove the existing fence and relocate it when the sidewalk is c ompleted. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz to continue this matter to the meeting of 12/16/74 to allow time for further study. Councilman Rubio dissenting. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #1091 amending Section 15.36.020 of the Azusa Municipal Code, re: Mobile - relating to the use of mobilehomes, trailers, and coaches homes for commercial, office or manufacturing purposes. Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1974 Page 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AMENDING SECTION 1F.s6.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF MOBILE HOMES, TRAILERS AND COACHES FOR COMMERCIAL, OFFICE OR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1091. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #1092 granting a franchise to construct, operate and maintain a re:Cable TV community antenna television system within the City of Azusa. Councilman Arkison offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING TO CABLE SERVICE OF AZUSA,INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Moved by Councilman Arkison,seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1092. The City Attorney submitted for Council consideration Proposed a proposed Ordinance drafted by the City Attorney of Ord.re: the City of Los Angeles which is designed to prohibit smoking in smoking in certain designated public places and in certain designated buildings or structures which are open to the public. areas At the present time the Los Angeles Ordinance prohibits smoking in elevators only. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Director of Public Works submitted the appointment Appt. John of J. Remala as equipment operator in the street Remala, as division of the Public Works Department. It is his Equipment recommendation that the City Council confirm the Operator appointment of Mr. Remala at Range 116.5, Step 4, effective 12/3/74• Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works submitted the resigna- Resig.Luis tion of Luis Miranda, Equipment Operator in the Street Miranda, Division of the Public Works Department, effective Equip .Opr. 11/1/74. eff.11/1/74 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 1974 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret. Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to prepare a Resolu- tion and plaque for Mr. Miranda. The City Administrator presented the letter from the Private Director of Public Works in which he gave the history Street btwn. of the private street easterly from Cerritos Avenue 4th St. & between Fourth Street and Rodecker Drive. The City Rodecker Dr. does not own the property. In order for the City to reconstruct it to meet City standards which would not be feasible because: 1. Street Sweeping - There is no adequate room at the tus the street to construct a cul de sac, therefore, the street sweeper will not be able to clean it and that will require frequent hand cleaning or flushing. 2. Set Backs - Because it was originally a driveway, building set backs did not have to be adhered to and the buildings are built very close to the probable right-of-way line. This would make the entire apartment complex a non -conforming structure according to the City's Planning Ordinances. The estimated cost to reconstruct would be $10,000. The subject property is presently up for tax sale. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to write letters to the owners of the apartment buildings explaining the City's situ- ation on this matter. The City Administrator presented the memo from the Sidewalk at Director of Public Works concerning the sidewalk on 304 Virginia Third Street at the northeast corner of Third Street and Ave. Virginia Avenue (304 Virginia Avenue). He stated that sidewalk in the City of Azusa is the responsibility of the property owner. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted for Council approval Appvl.plans the Plans and Specifications for the construction of & specs for a sewer line in Alosta Avenue from Calera Avenue to the west sewer line boundary of Easterly Annexation No. 76. in Alosta Ave. The sewer line is being constructed to provide sewer service to the City's most recent annexation (the (Easterly northwesterly corner of Barranca Avenue and Alosta Annex.#76) Avenue). The budgeted amount for this project is $12,000. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the Plans and Specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The Finance Director brought to Council's attention AB898, Chapter 1437, which authorizes employees under the Public Employees' Retirement System, receipt of up to four years of service credit for any active military or Merchant Marine service. The City may face either an increase or decrease in their contribution rate depending on the outcome of an actuarial valuation to determine the effects of "depooling" of the City's account, from the other jurisdictions in the pool. Rpt, on AB 898,Cptr. 143 (credit for military sys. 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1974 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the request from the Finance Officer for an actuarial evaluation. The City Administrator gave an oral report on the claim against the City of Azusa from David N. Kelsey, 132 S. Country Club Road, Glendora. The alleged damage, a broken door, occurred during a narcotics arrest. Since this claim was under $100 it was referred to the insurance committee. Subsequent to discussion with the Police Chief it was determined that the City is not liable for this particular damage. It was the recommendation of the com- mittee to deny this claim. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimnusly carried to deny this claim. Claim vs. Cty & David N. Kelsey, 132 S. Country Club Rd., Glendora Finance Officer Cooney requested authorization to attend Req.frm.Fin. the annual conference of the California Society of Muni- Officer to cipal Finance Officers to be held in Sacramento, Califor- attend con- ' nia, on February 5-73 1975, with advance accountable ference in expenses of $230. Sacramento Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that the request be granted. The Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation the Appt.of Pol. promotion of Police Officer Kenneth MacChesney, to the Off.Kenneth rank of Police Sergeant, Range 125.0, Step 3, effective MacChesney, 12/3/74. to Pol.Sgt. eff.12/3/74 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. The Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation the Appt.of appointment of Allen Lee Robbins to the position of Allen Lee probationary Police Officer, Range 121.5, Step 1, Robbins to effective 12/3/74. Pol.Off. eff.,12/3/74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera requested reim- Req.Reimb. bursement, to Rodg;r Keith, of $100 tuition for job $100.for related courses taken at California State University, tuition Los Angeles. (Rodger Keith) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera informed Council Consid.re: that the Harry D. Jumper Memorial has been located. Harry D. This plaque had originally been on the fountain at Jumper mem- Memorial Park. The Park & Recreation Commission indi- orial cated that they would like to turn it over to the Historical Society. It was the concensus of Council that the plaque should be returned to its original place. ' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried that the plaque should be re -installed on the fountain in Memorial Park. Councilman Arkison dissenting. The City received a letter from Supervisor Pete Countywide Schabarum's office with information regarding County- Master Plan wide Master Plan of Bikeways. It is intended that this of Bikeways regional system of bicycle routes provide a backbone system that will serve both recreational and transporta- tion needs of the County, and which each city can use as AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1974 Page 6 a base for development of its local bicycle network. Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera responded to this letter with several recommendations, which he submitted for Council approval. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to table this matter to the meeting of 12/16/74. The City Administrator submitted a letter from the Azusa Ltr.from Fireman's Association with a request to re -open negoti- Fireman's ations for a mid -year cost of living salary adjustment. Assoc. re: The City Administrator replied to their letter and asked salary for Council confirmation in sending same. adjustment Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that the letter from the City Administrator be sent in answer to their request; with the added notation that the letter was presented to the Council. The Planning Director submitted for Council confirmation Appt.Jeffrey the appointment of Jeffrey L. Shaw, to the position of L.Shaw, as Planning Assistant, at Step 1, Range 122.5, effective P1nng.Asst. 12/3/74. eff.,12/3/74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. The City Administrator presented a letter from the Req. for Police Chief in which he requested Council confirma- purchase tion for the purchase of a 1975 Matador through the of 1975 Los Angeles County bid. Due to an accident of one of Matador the patrol units, which was damaged beyond repair, it is necessary to replace this vehicle as soon as possible. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to authorize the Police Chief to purchase a new 1975 Matador. The Finance Officer requested that the City Council Resig.Mrs. accept the verbal resignation of Mrs. Yolanda Ahumada, Yolanda Account Clerk, effective 11/25/74. Ahumada, eff.11/25/74 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept the verbal resignation. The Finance Officer submitted for Council confirmation Appvl.appt. the appointment of Mrs. Linda J. Jenkins, as Account Linda J. Clerk, under the C.E.T.A. program, effective 12/2/74. Jenkins, eff.12/2/74 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. A letter was received from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce Mtg.on re - requesting that Council meet with Mr. Manuel DeDio, Vice development President of Urban Projects, Inc., regarding Community 12/10/74,at Redevelopment. It was suggested that the Chamber hold Civic Aud. the meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 1974 at 7:30 p.m., in the Azusa Auditorium. It was also suggested that it should be published so that the public is aware of this meeting. Finance Officer Cooney submitted a letter requesting a Req. for security alarm system to be installed in the Central security Stores and Central Garage building. There has been alarm system numerous burglaries at the City Yard, most of them for copper wire. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1974 Page 7 It was his recommendation that the proposal of Teletronic Alarm Systems of Arcadia be accepted. Revenue Sharing funds are available for installation and maintenance through June 30, 1975. Moved by Councilman Solem seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Finance Director. A letter was received from the City Librarian asking pro- ration of utility costs between the Library and the City Hall personnel, that now occupy the Library Auditorium. It was the consensus of Council to have the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Librarian make some arrangement on these utility costs. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing the Res.#6268 payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands Councilman Solem offered 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 6268. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10.12 p.m. city cer Next Resolution # 6269 Next Ordinance # 1093 1