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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 200 1975 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the.City of Azusa met in regular session at 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 Gaylen Larsen of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel,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 & Recrea- tion Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Engineer Stimson, City Clerk Solis At the request of the Mayor,.the City Administrator Intro. of introduced Department Heads who were present, for the Dept. Heads benefit of the audience. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1975 were Ap vl. Min. submitted for Council approval. 1A/75 mtg. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve Minutes as submitted. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his. Bids for office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 1/16/75, for street street -improve - improvements in Loren Avenue, Foothill'Blvd. and Todd ments (Prof. Avenue. No. 500) City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on 12/26/74 and 1/2/75. Ten bids were received, as follows: Name of Bidder Amount John W. Tiedemann Co., Whittier $65, 16.70 D & W Paving, Inc., Glendora 5596.00 Sully Miller Contracting Co., Long Beach 66,738.00 Laird Construction Co., Inc., Claremont "64.;.881.00 Aman Bros., Covina 64,374.80 Crowell & Larson, Baldwin Park. 59,395.00 Griffith Co., Long Beach 62,390.40 G & G Equipment, Covina 57,146.00 Norlund Construction, Inc., Baldwin Park 523621.00 Tony -C. Holquin Const. Co., City of Industry 57,790.50 City Engineer's estimate for the project was $70,000. Low Bidder had one irregularity in his bid, the corporation seal.was applied to bid bond rather than to the proper bid sheet. It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council waive the minor irregularity in the bid and award contract for Project No. 500 to Norlund Construction, Inc., low bidder in the amount of $52,621.1 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract and direct the City Clerk to return bid bonds to all unsuc- cessful bidders. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 2 Mr. Louis Zimmerli, President of the Azusa Chamber of Proposal from Commerce 925 W. 1st Street, Azusa, addressed Council Urban Projects and presented a proposal from Urban Projects, Inc.; he Inc., re: Re - felt that they have a good marketing strategy and imple- development mentation program. He then introduced Mr. Saul Winokur, Action CYairman of the Advisory Committee, 910 E. Comstock, Glendora. Mr. Winokur stated that he has contacted several cities who were having much the same problem as Azusa and were trying to get a CRA program moving. He found that those who had utilized Urban Projects, Inc., were highly pleased with the results. Speaking for the Chamber of Commerce and business men on the committee. he urged Council to look favorably at securing Urban Projects, Inc. to proceed with CRA program. Mr. Winokur then introduced Mr. Manuel De Dios, Senior Vice President with Urban Projects, Inc. who addressed Council relative to t1air brochure and services that will be provided by Urban Projects, Inc. He answered questions directed to him by Council Members. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that a CRA meeting be held next Wednesday, January 29th at Sambos Restaurant, Azusa, at 8 p.m., and to direct the Planning Department to send out notices of this meeting to the business men in downtown Azusa. Azusa Towel Supply, 963 W. 5th Street, Azusa, has a 1966 Donation of Ford Step Van it would like to donate to the City of Azusa Van to Pol. Police Department for use in its Law Enforcement Explorer Dept. from Program. Azusa Towel Supply Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio to gratefully accept donation of the 1966 Ford Van by the City, for use by Police Department,with a letter of appreciation being sent to donor. City Clerk presented claims against the City for alleged Claims vs personal injuries and property damage due to an accident City for with a Police vehicle for the following people: Susan alleged Johnston, Covina, Constance M. Hammond, Azusa, Jeffery personal Spigel, Sherman Oaks and David Spigel, Sherman Oaks. injuries & propty.damage Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to refer to City's insurance carrier. A Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice: for a new License Application (On Sale Beer -Food), for 353 E. Foothill premises located at 353 E. Foothill Blvd. (Spark's Drive- Blvd.(Spark's In) Drive -In) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Clerk requested ratification of attendance by Ratification Deputy City Clerk at a City Clerks' Association workshop, of attendance that was held on 1/17-183 1975, at Seal Beach. Budgeted at workshop funds available. in Seal Beach Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance. City Clerk presented a request from Treasure Chest Publi- Appvl, req. cations, Inc. that Council sponsor one of the twelve frm. Treas. "Scout Laws" in both newspapers. Cost will be $35.00. Chest Pub.to sponsor"Scout Moved by Councilman Rubio to receive and file. Motion Laws" . died for lack of a second. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to approve the request. Council - mar. Rubio dissenting. Mayor Decker stated that he had been contacted by the Director of the American Revolution Bi -Centennial Commission in Sacramento to designate a local committee chairman for the bi-centennial celebration. Mr. Donald Clark who is involved in community affairs in connection with b icen- tennial activities is interested in acting as our repre- sentative with the Commission during bi-centennial year. It was requested that Councilmen submit names of those who are interested in being on the committee, and that newspaper publicity be utilized requesting participation by the general public. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seccnded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Donald F. Clark as Bi -Centennial Chairman for the City. Page 3 Donald F.Clark to be Bt - centennial Chairman City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Treas. a balance of $2,656,604.38 as of December 31, 1974. Fin.Statement Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from Personnel Board, recommending approval of a step raise for the following employee: Name To Status V. Curtis Police Clerk Step 5 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. The Personnel Board requested Council approval of attendance of Betty Forsythe, Personnel C?erk and one member of the Personnel Board at EEO Training Course to be held in Los Angeles, on 2/11-13, 1975. Budgeted funds available. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1182 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit a reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces from 41 to 5 and permission to delete landscaping requirement, on property located at 930 W. 10th Street (Case No. V-409 Bolcof Plastic Materials). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1183 recommended to City Council its approval of requested change of zone from C-3 to M-2, on property located on west side of Georgia Place, north side of Industrial Street and east side of northerly extension of Miller Avenue. (Case No. Z-183 Hermanson Investment Company). Public Hearing has been set for 2/3/75• No action taken by Council. Azusa Youth Program Board submitted a proposal to the Parks & Recreation Commission to have snack bar enlarged and restrooms added at Gladstone Park. AYP Board will appropriate $2,500.5 total cost will be $3,500. AYP Board is requesting Council assistance for the extra $1,000. After discussion,it was Step Raise Appvl.atten- dance to EEO Trng.Course 2/11-13,1975 P.C.Res.#1182 cond.appvd. Var.(Case V-409 Bolcof Plastics) P.C.Res.#1183 zone chng.from C-3 to M-2 (Case Z-183 Hermanson Invest Co.) Improvements - at Gladstone Park AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to allocate requested $1,000. from revenue sharing funds. Monthly reports from the various departments were submitted Monthly by the City Administrator. Reports Councilman Solem suggested that Council write letters in protest concerning the new Federal oil tax increase. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and carried by roll call is orite letters to Congressmen and Senators informing them that the City of Azusa opposes raising of fuel costs, and that it would prefer rationing. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen:— "Rubio, Solem, Cruz NOES: Councilmen: Arkison, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None City.Administrator presented notice of SCAG 1975 Spring ;Spring SCAG General Assembly, to be held at the Sheraton -Universal Gen.Assembly Hotel in North Hollywood on 2/26-28, 1975. 2/26-28,1975 @N.Hollywood Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and carried by roll call to authorize attendance of the Council, Planning Director, and City Engineer. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker NOES: Councilmen: Arkison ABSENT: Councilmen: None Finance Officer Cooney requested Council confirmation Appvl.appmt. of appointment of Mrs. Doris Moore to position of Doris Moore Senior Account Clerk in the Finance Department at Step 4, to Sr:Account Range 114.0, effective 1/20/75. Clk.,eff. 1/20/75 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem andunanimously carried to approve the appointment. Director of Public Works submitted a report on sub- Rpt.on sub- standard building at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, (Leo Nasser). standard The history of the building shows that by Council bldg.@ 708 action it was ordered that building be demolished or N.Azusa Ave. rehabilitated. Mr. Nasser did retain a building (Leo Nasser) designer to prepare plans for a two story building to replace substandard structure, however, he found it would be uneconomical to construct a new building at that time. He has since that time retained a structural engineer to prepare plans to rehabilitate existing building. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that Mr. Nasser submit a report to Council regarding his plans for the building at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, within 90 days. The matter of abatement of substandard building at Abatement of 666 W. 2nd Street (John C. Warner) was again brought substandard before Council. Hcwever, since the owner has taken bldg.@666 W. out a permit to demolish the structure, it was 2nd St.(John C. Warner) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to table this matter for 30 days. (Tabled) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 5 City Administrator presented for Council authorization Auth.payment payment of $8,568.75 to Levitt -West, Inc. for constructing of $8,568.75 the City's portion of street improvements on Foothill to Levitt - Blvd. in front of Monrovia Nursery Company. West, Inc. Due to unforseen conditions of exposed subgrade, it was necessary to do more work, therefore, increasing cost from original amount alloted for the project. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz nd unanimously carried by roll call to authorize pay- ent of $8,568.75 to Levitt -West, Inc. for constructing Lty's portion of street improvements on Foothill Blvd. City Administrator submitted for Council consideration the Agreement between City of Azusa and State of Califor- nia for sharing of costs of construction of a traffic signal system at intersection of Sierra Madre Avenue with Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue. It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that City Council approve the Agreement and authorize Mayor to sign and City Clerk to execute same. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. City Administrator presented a request from Johns -Man- ville Co. for permanent type utility hookups for its temporary office units. It is developers intention to construct a permanent facility at this site. Section 15.36.020 of Municipal Code provides for temporary hookups only to temporary office units. It is within the power of City Council to waive the provisions of this land ection in a specific case. oved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio unanimously carried to approve use of permanent type water, sewer and electrical utility hookups to temporary office and storage units for Johns -Manville facility at 1001 W. 1st Street. Fire Chief submitted for Council approval attendance of Captain Cordell at Fire Prevention Seminar to be held in Fresno, on 2/9/75. Budgeted funds available. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. City Administrator submitted for Council confirmation promotion of Charles R. Hardy from Park Maintenance Man I to Park Maintenance Man II, Range 114.5, Step 5, effective 1/15/75. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve appointment. City Administrator submitted for Council confirmation appointment of Edward J. Washatka to Park Maintenance Man I. to fill vacancy created by promotion of Mr. Hardy. His appointment will be at Range 113.0, Step 1, effective 1/7/75. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Plice Chief submitted for Council approval reimbursement for job related courses for the year 1974 for the following personnel: Captain Richard Lara $100.00 Deborah Humphreys, Sr. Secretary 40.50 Officer Rodney Smith 45.45 Agmt. btwn. City & State of Calif.for construction of traffic signal Appvl.req. from Johns - Manville Co. for permanent utility hook- ups for temp. office units Appvl. attnd. Cap.Cordell @Fire Pre- vention Seminar 2/9/75 Confirm.pro- motion C.R. Hardy to Pk. Maint.Man II eff.1/15/75 Confirm. appt. E.J.Washatka to Maint.Man I, eff.1/7/75 (under CETA) Reimb.exp. for job related courses AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Mr. E. V. Bennett, 600 W. Gladstone Street, resident of Discussion re: Caravan Mobilehome Park addressed Council expressing trash coll. his concern over trash collection fees being paid by @Caravan residents of the Caravan Mobilehome Park. He asked Mobile Park Council to take steps to correct the situation. Dwight Kendall, owner of the Caravan Mobilehome Park addressed Council regarding his actions in the matter. The City Attorney stated that he will write a letter to Mr. Bennett explaining the City's position on this situation. Councilman Rubio discussed RTD route running north and Discussion re: south from Azusa to Whittier, and the fact that it was north south not planned to cover more cities. There was discussion k) -line that perhaps the route Would be discontinued. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator to write a letter to RTD or Supervisor Schabarum's office to inquire if route line will be continued. Mayor Decker explained his views regarding possibility New fountain of constructing a more attractive fountain in front of for City Hall new City Hall. Councilman Cruz directed the City Administrator to send a letter to Zacatecas asking if they would care to par- ticipate in the construction of a new fountain. City Administrator presented notice of LCC General Member- LCC Geneial ship Meeting at Santa Anita Race Track, on Thursday, Membership 1/30/75• Mtg.@ Santa Anita,1/30/75 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten- dance by Council and Department Heads. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6278 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 and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution #6278. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. Time of Adjournment: 10:00 p.m. y Clerk Next Resolution #6279 Next Ordinance #1095