HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 6, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1975 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 Reverend Richard C. Addison Invocation
of the First Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Adminis-
trator Dangleis, Director of Public
Works Wells, Superintendent of Light
& Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director
Fitzsimmons , Director of Parks &
Recreation Guarrera, Finance Officer
Cooney, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, City
Clerk Solis.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator Intro. of
introduced the Department Heads who were present, for Dept. Heads
the benefit of the audience.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1974 Appvl. Min.
were submitted for Council consideration. 12/16/74
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes as amended.
' The report from the Director of Parks & Recreation Countywide
regarding the Countywide Master Plan of Bikeways, which Master Plan
had been tabled from the 12/16/74 meeting, was again of Bikeways
brought before Council.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
Councilman Arkison indicated that after further study he
found no reason to wait any longer and requested Council
to take action. This report has been approved by both
the Planning Department and Recreation Department.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to forward the Bikeways Report
to Supervisor Schabarum.
Councilman Arkison has requested that all departments of Departmental
the City put into writing all operative departmental policies as
policies which are regarded as standing, but "unwritten" unwritten"
policies and submit same to the City Council for review. be submitted
and possible action. With each such policy, a brief to Council
explanation of its purpose should be submitted.
There have been times when these "unwritten" policies
have proven to be an embarrassment both to the Depart-
ment Heads and the employee.
Councilmen Solem and Rubio dissented for the reason
that Department Heads should be permitted latitude to
administer their departments. In the event that a
conflict arises the City Council can act to resolve any
difference.
The City Administrator stated that the Police Department,
Fire Department and the Recreation Department have
departmental policy manuals which cover things that are
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pertinent to their operation. The Light & Power Department
use the Municipal Code for most of their transactions.
The department heads should do some researching to determine
what the "unwritten" policies are in their particular area
and then have these written down.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to have the departmental policies
submitted to Council for review and possible action.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Rubio submitted an Agreement from the County
for the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, for
Council consideration.
There are two options for funding under this Act. The Housing &
first is a "go it alone" situation in which the City must Community
develop its own Housing Assistance Plan and apply for Development
funds that might be available as discretionary funds. The Act Agmt.
second is to enter into an agreement with Los Angeles
County and become a part of the Countywide program and
file a joint application with the County.
Since the joint venture with the County appears to have
the most to offer for the first year it is recommended
that the City take this option.
James Graham , 201 Circle I:ell Drive, Azusa, addressed
Council, stating his negative feelings regarding the
Agreement.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to enter into the Agreement and
have the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to execute same.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids for
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 1/2/753 for the con- construction
struction of sanitary sewer in Alosta Avenue, from Calera of sanitary
Avenue to 785 feet easterly. sewer in
Alosta Ave.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publi- from Calera
cation of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on Ave. to 785
12/12 & 19, 1974. ft. east.
Four bids were received, as follows:
Name of Bidder Amount
Victor Campopiano, Los Angeles $15,536.00
L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc., Baldwin Park 14,324.00
Peter C. David Co., Garden Grove 14,376.00
Beecher Construction Co., West Covina 12,419.75
Councilman Cruz suggested that perhaps some of the Public
Works Projects could be done by City forces, and we could
cut down expenses.
The City Attorney explained that there is a limit of
$3,500. any amount over this has to, by law, be done
through the bidding procedure.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that the City Council award the contract for Project No.
539 to the Beecher Construction Company in the amount of
$12,419.75•
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works and award the bid
to the low bidder, Beecher Construction Company, and to
return bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders upon the
execution of the contract.
Councilman Cruz abstaining.
A request was received from the residents of the Caravan
Mobile Home Park, 600 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa, for
permission to have Mr. Ed Peterson and Mr. E. Bennett
address Council re: overcharge of trash pick-up by
mobilepark owner.
Mr. Ed Peterson, Vice President of Chapter 9335 of the
Golden State Mobile Owners League, Inc., addressed Council.
The residents feel that they are unjustly being charged
too much for their trash pick-up. The charge of $2.00 for
trash pick-up was included in their rent. There was an
increase in rates, by the City (Resolution 6215), to $2.503
however, they are now being charged $3.25. The only thing
they ask is to allow the City Attorney to give them his
legal opinion on this overcharge.
Mr. E. V. Bennett, 600 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa
addressed Council. They want to go through the proper
procedures and would like Council to refer this to the
City Attorney to see if this overcharge is in violation
of the law. Their opinion:is, the park owner should not
buy public services and then sell them at a profit.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Attorney for study and report back to Council; and have
the City Clerk notify the park owner of the City Attorney's
finding.
Req. to
address Cncl.
from resi-
dents of
Caravan
Mobile Home
Park
The City Clerk presented a request from the Merritt Req.to hold
Products Company, 900 W. 8th Street, Azusa, to hold an auction -
auction on January 203 1975, for machinery and equipment. Merritt Prod.
A copy of the inventory is on file in the Office of the CO.,9000W. sa
City Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk presented a proposed Resolution requesting
an estimate, by the County Assessor of Los Angeles County,
of the assessed valuation of property within the City.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
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, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6274.
Res. #6274
Assessed
Valuation of
property
within the
City
A notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice:
of person-to-person transfer, (On Sale General Public 2 - 5 New -
Premises) from Azusa Club House, Inc., by William C. burgh St.,
Blackburn to James E. Moses and Joseph C. Piccoli, for (The Club -
premises 281-85 Newburgh Street. (The Clubhouse) house)
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by the
General Telephone Company of California for alleged
damage to underground communication facilities which
occurred on or about December 11, 1974, in the vicinity
of Gladstone and Jackson Streets, Azusa. The damage was
caused by a backhoe operated by a City employee.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to the City's
insurance carrier.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name To Status
Claim vs.
City by
General
Telephone
Co.
Step Raises
D. Miller
Int. Util. Clk.
Step 2
cond. grntd.
J. Jackson
Pol. Officer
Step 3
C-150 - J.
J. Dominguez
Maint. Ldmn.
Perm.Stat. no incr
A. Fullerton
St. Maint. Ldman.
Perm.Stat. no incr..
cond. grntd.
D. Ryan
Water Util. Ldman.
Perm.Stat. no incr.
No. 148 -
R. Humphreys
Apprentice Lnman.
Step 2
Portland
C. Lara
Sr. Secy.
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
Western)
Moved by Councilman
Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
2/3/75•
and unanimously
carried to approve the recommendations.
The Personnel
Board requests Council
confirmation of the
Confrm.appt.
appointment of
Yolanda Ahumada, Intermediate Typist Clerk,
Yolanda
Step 1, RAnge
110.5, effective 12/18/74. This position
Ahumada eff.
is funded to June
30, 1975 under the
Comprehensive Employ-
12/18/74
ment Training
Act.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1180
tion No. 1180 conditionally granted a Conditional Use
cond. grntd.
Permit to allow on-site alcoholic beverage sale within
CUP (Case
300 feet of a residential zone, on the property at 919
C-150 - J.
W. Sierra Madre Avenue. (Case No. C-150 - Johnny Johnson).
Johnson)
No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission,
P.C.Res.#1181
by Resolution No. 1181 conditionally granted a Conditional
cond. grntd.
Use Permit to allow the modification of an existing sand
CUP (Case
and gravel processing plant, on the property located at
No. 148 -
1201 W. Gladstone Street, subject to conditions set by
Southwestern
the Planning Commission. (Case No., C-148 Southwestern
Portland
Portland Cement Company - Azusa Western)
Cement -Azusa
Western)
Council appealed this action and hearing is set for
Hrg.set for
2/3/75•
2/3/75
' An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adop-
Ord. #1093
tion rezoning certain premises , 515 North Azusa Avenue,
re:zone chge,
(Case No. Z-182 - Lyle Moritz).
(Case No.
Z-182-L.Morii
Councilman Solem offered for adoption 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).
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
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 1093.
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #1094
amending Sections 11.60.030, 11.60.050, 11.60.080 and re:Licensing
11.60.090, of the Municipal Code, relating to the of Bicycles
licensing of bicycles. This will conform our Municipal
Code with the State Law.
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption 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 THE
LICENSING OF BICYCLES.
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
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
and numbered Ordinance 1094.
A proposed Resolution was presented granting a Conditional gent# 6275
Use Permit (Lyle Moritz, C-149). CUP
(C-149 Lyle
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Moritz)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Lyle Moritz, C-149).
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, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6275•
A proposed Resolution was presented ascertaining the Res. #6276
general prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, re:ascer-
classification or type of workman needed to perform public taining
work within the City of Azusa. This prevailing rate of prevailing
per diem wages shall be published annually as required by wage rates
Section 1773 of the California Labor Code.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM
WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORK IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Rubio and numbered Resolution 6276.
The Parks and Recreation Department requested that the
Bicycle Safety Month of January be extended through
February 12, 1975, and in addition that the $1.00 fee
for California bicycle licensing be waived during this
period.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to approve the request to extend the
Bicycle Safety Month through 2/12/75, and also to waive
the license fee during this period.
Director of Parks and Recreation Guarrera submitted the
termination of George Madrigal, Park Maintenance Man I.
effective 12/12/74. Mr. Madrigal's drivers license was
revoked, consequently he could not perform his assigned
duties.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the termination.
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera requests Council
confirmation of the appointment of Ernest Prettyman as
Park Maintenance Man I under the Comprehensive Employment
Training Act, effective 12/12/74.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Re: bicycle
safety month
Termination
of George
Madrigal,
eff.
12/12/74
Confirm.appt.
Ernest
Prettyman,
eff.12/12/74
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera requests Council Appvl.carry
permission to carry over an additional 72 hours of vacation. over of 72
hrs.vac.for
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz J.Guarrera
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Administrator submitted for Council confirmation Confirm
the promotion and transfer of Jose Angulo, Parks Mainten- transfer &
ante Man II, to the Street Department for the position of promotion
Street Sweeper Operator, at Range 117.0, Step 3, effective of Jose A.
1/7/75 Angulo
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the promotion and
transfer.
The League of California Cities is conducting its ninth LCC Institute
Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials to be on Labor Be-
held in Sar. Francisco, on February 5-73 1975. lations for
City Official
' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance for the City Administrator and any Councilmen who
wish to attend.
Finance Officer Cooney submitted for Council approval the
request from Mrs. Liz Learn, Assistant Purchasing Officer
to attend the Annual Conference of the California Associ-
ation of Public Purchasing Officers, to be held in San Jose
on 1/22 - 24, 1975. Budgeted funds available.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
Req. from
Liz Learn,
Asst.Purch.
Off. to
attend Conf.
in San Jose
The City Administrator submitted for Council approval Appvl.appt.
the appointment of Russell Brown, as probationary Police Russell
Officer Range 122.0, Step 1, effective 12/28/74. Brown as
Prob.Pol.Off
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 61 1975 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The City Administrator submitted for Council action the Resig.John
resignation of Police Officer John Smith, effective Smith, Pol.
12/28/74. This resignation is made to effect a trans- Off.to trans.
fer to the Fire Department. to Fire Dept.
eff.12/2 84
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The City Administrator submitted for Council action the Resig.Mary
resignation of Mrs. Mary Urso, Police Clerk under the Urso,Pol.
C.E.T.A. program, effective 1/2/75• Clk. eff.
1/2/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief requested authorization to purchase a Auth.for
used 1974 model American Motors Ambassador 4 -door sedan purchase of
from Savage American Motors of Monrovia, this unit has used 1974
16,000 miles of use and can be purchased for $3,600. American Mtrs
Ambassador
Council had authorized purchase of a new 1975 unit,
however, after discussion about the 1975 model vehicles.
use of unleaded gas and the lack of a City facility to
store this gasoline, it was determined that the alternative
of purchasing a low mileage 1974 model might be in order.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to authorize the purchase of the
used 1974 American Motors Ambassador.
A letter was received from the Executive Committee of Req. for
the Azusa Chamber of Commerce requesting to meet with Council to
Council to discuss a proposal regarding development in meet w/Exec.
the downtown area and other potential project areas as Committee
eoff
designated by the Community Redevelopment Agency. Commerce
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to meet with the Executive Com-
mittee at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting
on 1/20/75, with a request that a copy of the proposal
be sent to members of Council before the scheduled
meeting.
The matter concerning the purchase of Texaco property Purchase of
at Foothill and Alameda Avenues was again brought before Texaco propty
Council. The Texaco Corporation felt an appraisal was Foothill &
needed. The appraisal has been completed, and Texaco Alameda Aves.
now requests a firm written offer.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to have the City Administrator
present, to Texaco, a firm written offer.
Councilman Cruz suggested that Council have cards
printed whichppeople may use when they; want to
address Council.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, second ed by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to have the City Clerk prepare
the above cards.
Councilman Rubio proposed that the City consider having
afloat., in next years New Years Rose Parade, honoring
Jack Benny. It was suggested that the City Administrator
write to Anaheim and Cucamonga to see if they are
interested and if the cost could be split between the
three Cities; also write to the Rose Parade Chairman to
find out the possibility of entering a float.
Cards for
people to
address
Council
Float
honoring
Jack Benny
(New Years
Rose Parade)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1975 Page 8
Moved by Councilman.Palo, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call to have the City Administrator
write the above letters. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6277
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 Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council"
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Sclem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6277.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Counc.
and unanimously carried to adjourn to executive session recessed to
to discuss personnel matters.
Meeting recessed to executive session at 9:08 p.m.
' Council re -convened and the Mayor called the meeting to Council
order at 10:00 p.m. re -convened
Councilman Rubio requested information on the Dial -A -Ride Dial -A -Ride
Program. He suggested that perhaps revenue sharing funds Program
could be used for this program. (referred
After discussion, it was to budget
study)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget
study.
Councilman Cruz asked if the City Attorney could research Hiring
the prospects of hiring citizens of Azusa for Public citizens for
Works Projects; perhaps the maximum of $3,500.3 now Pub.Wks.
allowed by law, could be increased. Projects
Arthur Morales, 337 Soldano Avenue, Azusa, addressed
Council regarding the Dial -A -Ride Program.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 10:10 p.m.
City -clerk
Next Resolution #6278
Next Ordinance #1095