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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Next Ordinance # 1093
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