HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 16, 1974 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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 Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation
' of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Decker
Absent: Councilman Arkison, due to death in his family.
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light and Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Parks and Recreation Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, Personnel Clerk
Forsythe, City Clerk Solis.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator
introduced the Department Heads who were present, for
the benefit of the audience.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mr. Luis
Miranda on his retirement.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING LUIS MIRANDA.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison and numbered Resolution #6269.
Councilman Rubio presented a Resolution and plaque to
Mr. Luis Miranda on his retirement.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1974,
were submitted for Council consideration.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes as sub-
mitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on the proposed zone change from C-2 and P to
CBD (Case Z-182 - Lyle Moritz), 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 December 5, 1974 and the affidavit of
posting on December 6, 1974.
Intro. of
Dept. Heads
Res. #6269
commending
Luis
Miranda
Counc.Rubio
pres.Res.&
plaque to
Luis Miranda
Appvl.Min.
12/2/74
Pub.Hrg.
prop.zone
chng.from
C-2 & P -
to CBD
(Case Z-182
Lyle Moritz)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974
Lyle Moritz, 1028 S. Soldano Avenue, Azusa, addressed
Council and stated that he had no other statements to make
concerning the zone change, other than what the Planning
Commission had so mentioned in their memo.
No one else in the audience wishing to speak, it was
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The City Attorney stated that in order to expedite the
zone change he would offer for introductory first
reading the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-182 -
Lyle Moritz)
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
The matter of the Countywide Master Plan of Bikeways,
which had been tabled from the 12/2/74 meeting, was
again brought to Council's attention.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
' It was suggested that in the absence of Councilman
Arkison this item should again be tabled to the next
Council meeting on 1/6/75.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table this item to the 1/6/75
Council meeting.
The continued item from the 12/2/74 meeting, approval
of the Tentative Parcel Map No. 5363 (S.W. corner
Tenth and Vernon, Charles Turner), was again submitted
to Council.
The opinion of the City Attorney was that if the City
Council and the Planning Commission require the 6J ft.
along the east side of the property for street purposes
the existing fence will be in the City's right of way,
and the City should remove the fence; however, that
depends on what the City requires.
It was the concensus of Council that when the time
comes for the City to build sidewalks on this property
the City should tear down the existing fence; however,
the responsibility of building a new fence will rest
' with the property owner.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the Tentative Parcel
Map No. 5363 subject to these conditions: the City will
tear down the fence at the time when the City has need
of the 6J ft. for sidewalks. It will not be the City's
obligation to re -build the fence.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 5363.
Page 2
lat introd.
rdg.Ord.re:
zone change
(Case Z-182
Lyle Moritz)
Countywide
Master Plan
of Bikeways
(Tbled.to
1/6/75 mtg.)
Res. #6270
appvg.Ten-
tative Par-
cel Map
No -5363
(S.W.corner
10th &
Vernon)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974
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, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison and numbered Resolution #6270.
Director of Parks and Recreation Guarrera has recommended
that it is necessary to up -date our Bicycle Ordinance
(Chapter 11.60). There is a new State Law (AB 3329),
which became effective September 20, 1974. This law will
establish a maximum $2.00 license fee which will be valid
for a period of not more than five years. Registering and
licensing must be complied with within ten days, for
both sale or transfer of a bicycle. He further recommended
that the City establish a current rate of $1.00 for bicycle
licensing.
It will change the State Law to authorize issuance of State
required license stickers for each bicycle, and also impose
the requirement that each dealer have a serial stamped into
the frame for identification.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading the
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTIONS 11.60.030, 11.60,050, 11.60.080 and
11.60.090 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
'LICENSING OF BICYCLES.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Clerk presented the Resolution for certifica-
tion of the canvass of the General Election held on
11/5/74.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STA -TP OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THE OFFICIAL COUNT AND CANVASS OF VOTERS AS CERTIFIED
BY THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO
THE ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, IN THE
GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1974.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
'AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison and numbered Resolution #6271.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City of
Azusa from Attorney Bernard A. Leckie for Richard Man-
ning Elliott, Tarzana, Roland Paul Gallant, Long Beach,
Ralph Joel Kamins, Los Angeles, for alleged false arrest
and damages.
Page 3
1st rdg.Ord.
re: Amend.
M.C.
Bicycle Ord.
Res. #6271
recertifica-
tion of
canvass
(Gen.Elec.)
Claim vs.City
R.Elliott, R.
Gallant, R.
Kamins for
alleged false
arrest & damage;
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer to
the City's insurance carrier.
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
F. Corrales Maint.Man 1 Step 4 12/29/74
S. Kirst Civil Eng.Asst. Step 3 12/25/74
M. McGee Pol.Clk. Disp. Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 12/18/74
R. Rivera Pk.Malnt.Idmn. Step 4 12/18/74
D. Moskus Senior Sec. Step 4 1/03/75
J. Angulo Park Maint.Man 11 Step 4 1/02/75
D. Houts Pol. Officer Step 3 12/05/74
Moved by Councilman Cruz to approve the recommendation.
Motion died for lack of a second. David Houts, Police
Officer, was not recommended for his step increase by
the Police Chief.
Richard Hernandez, Chairman of the Personnel Board,
978 Calle del Sol, Azusa, addressed Council on behalf
of the majority of the Personnel Board requesting a
Personnel session in order to apprise Council of the
basis for its decision.
It was the'coneensus—o_— uncil that Mr. Houts could
appeal the action at a later date; at which time a
Personnel session would be in order .
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call to approve everyone, but David
Houts, for step increases or permanent status. Council-
man Cruz dissenting.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P'.C.Res.#1178
tion No. 1178, conditionally granted a Variance to per- grntd. Var.
mit a reduced rear yard setback of 20' 6" instead of the (Case V -407 -
required 251,on the property located at 1201 N. Holmar Ronald Burder)
Avenue (Case No. 407 - Ronald Bruder). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1179
Resolution No. 1179, conditionally granted a Variance cond.grntd.Var
request to permit a single car garage instead of the (Case V-408 -
required two -car garage, on the property located at Frieda
523 E. First Street (Case No. V-408 - Frieda McGinis). McGinis)
No action taken by Council.
The Planning Commission requested that four of its Req.for attnd.
members attend "A Short Course for Planning Commissioners", 4 P1nng.Comm.
to be held at Newport Beach on 1/31/74 - 2/1/75. (Bud- mbrs.to attenc
' geted funds available). Course, at
Newport Beach
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the (budgeted)
request.
A proposed Resolution was presented, amending Resolution Res. #6272
5925 and establishing employee work cycles and overtime re: employee
compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as work cycles
amended in 1974. & overtime
compensation
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
ESTABLISHING THE WORK CYCLE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES EN-
GAGED IN FIRE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
AND RESTATING POLICY WITH RESPECT TO OVERTIME WORK AND
COMPENSATION THEREFOR.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison and numbered Resolution #6272.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $2,3183198.69 as of November 30,
1974.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator submitted for Council approval
the plans and specifications for the construction of
approximately 800 ft. of 8" water distribution main in
old San Gabriel Canyon Road from Sierra Madre Avenue
northerly.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that the City Council approve the plans and specifica-
tions and authorize the Public Works Department to
construct the main in accordance with the plans and
specifications, and waive bidding procedures under the
Municipal Code, finding that it is impractical, useless
and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that
public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with
same.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call to approve the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works. Councilman Cruz
abstained from voting.
Page 5
Financial
Statement
Appvl.plans
& specs for
8" water
main for San
Gab.Can.Rd.&
Sierra Madre
Ave. area
The City Administrator presented for Council approval Appvl. plans
the plans and specifications for the reconstruction of & specs for
Loren Avenue from Foothill Boulevard northerly, Foothill reconstruc-
Boulevard from Todd to Loren Avenue and the intersection tioAvon of Loren
of Sierra Madre Avenue and Todd Avenue.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that the City Council approve the plans and specifica-
tions and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works.
The Fire Chief submitted the resignation of Dennis Ford
Fireman, effective 12/16/74. He has requested that his
name be placed on the eligibility list, and also remain
on the current Engineer's list.
Resig.Dennis
Ford,Fire-
man, effec.
12/16/74
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A communication was received from the Superintendent Req.auth.to
of Light & Power stating that the State of California collect sur -
has passed the "Energy Resources Surcharge Law". This charge from
law states that every electric utility selling electric consumers
energy to consumers in California shall collect the
surcharge in the amount of .0001 per kilowatt hour.
Collection shall commence on the first regular billing
period after January 1, 1975•
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the Director of
Light and Power to collect this surcharge.
The Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council Appvl.6%
approval of 6% to be added to Southern California adjustment
Edison Company's fuel cost adjustment charge for the charge for
City's distribution system losses. The projected fuel City's
cost adjustment charge by the Southern California system
Edison Company for the coming year, on a month to month losses
basis, exceeds the .0064 now being charged.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the request for fuel
adjustment plus 6%, to be included on the monthly con-
sumer billings as they occur, and to advise Council of
same on a monthly report.
The City Administrator submitted the termination of
Michael Kane, Police Reserve Officer, effective 12/17/741
for Council action. Termination is in lieu of Mr. Kane's
resignation which was never received by the Police Depart-
ment.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the termination.
The City Administrator submitted the appointment of Mrs. Appvl.appt.
Sharol Mullicane as probationary Police Clerk, Range 111.5, of Sharol
Step 1 effective 12/16/74, for Council action. Mullicane
Prob.Pol.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Clk.effec.
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. 12/16/74
The Monthly Reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were submitted for Council consideration. Reports
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from the Director of Parks and Req.appvl.
Recreation for an extension of time for Mrs. Lynda J. extn.of time
Jones who is acting in a higher classification. Mrs. acting in
Varing, Department Secretary, has advised that she will be higher cap.
out till at least January 73 1975. for Lynda
Jones
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A letter was received from the Personnel Board requesting Req.appvl.of
a transfer for Officer John E. Smith, from the Police transfer Off.
Department to the Fire Department. There is a vacancy John Smith,
in the Fire Department due to the resignation of Dennis frm. Pol.Dept
Ford. The City Attorney found no conflict under our to Fire Dept.
present rules.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1974 Page 7
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Board to trans-
fer Officer John E. Smith from the Police Department to
the Fire Department at Range 120.5, Step 4, effective
12/29/74.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Administrator submitted the resignation of
Marisela Munoz, Intermediate Typist Clerk, employed under
the CETA program, effective 12/13/74.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Councilman Rubio discussed several avenues for possible
assistance from SCAG and other agencies in a redevelop-
ment program. He stressed the need to proceed in this
area as soon as possible.
The Planning Director spoke explaining the many com-
plexities of the funding program. Suggestions were made
by members of Council and the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Adminis-
trator and the Planning Director to investigate the
possibility of obtaining professional consulting
assistance in preparing an application for federal funds
that may be available for this purpose.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
the payment of warrants by the City.
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Arkison
Solem, Cruz, Decker
and numbered Resolution #6273
Mayor Decker advised Police Chief Elkins to be prepared
for an executive session at the next Council meeting,
��f�U ,� lg . T tits=pre5-et2t .
w� Ute Moved by Councilman Rubio,
�y and unanimously carried to
a
' Time of Adjournment: 9:1C
seconded by Councilman Solem
adjourn.
p.m.
city er
Next Resolution 6274
Next Ordinance 1093
Resig.Marisela
Munoz,Intermed
Typist Clerk
eff. 12/13/74
City Adm.&
P1an.Dir.to
investigate
obtaining
federal funds
for re -develop
ment program
Res. #6273
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
next Cncl.mtg.
re:David Houts
Adjourn