HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975
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
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Gaylen Larsen of the
Foursquare Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
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
introduced Department Heads who were present, for the
benefit of the audience.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1975 were
submitted for Council approval.
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
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 1/16/75, for street
improvements in Loren Avenue, Foothill'Blvd. and Todd
'Avenue.
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 $65,716.70
D & W Paving, Inc., Glendora 55,896.00
Sully Miller Contracting Co., Long Beach 66,738.00
Laird Construction Co., Inc., Claremont 64,:881.00
Aman Bros., Covina 643374.80
Crowell & Larson, Baldwin Park 59,395.00
Griffith Co., Long Beach 62,30.40
G & G Equipment, Covina 57,1 6.00
Norlund Construction, Inc., Baldwin Park 52,621.00
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
1 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 $520621.1
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.
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Intro. of
Dept. Heads
Ap,nvl. Min.
1/6/75 mtg.
Bids for
street improve-
ments (Proj.
No. 500)
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Mr. Louis Zimmerli, President of the Azusa Chamber of
Commerce 925 W. 1st Street, Azusa, addressed Council
and presented a proposal from Urban Projects, Inc.; he
felt that they have a good marketing strategy and imple-
mentation program. He then introduced Mr. Saul Winokur,
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 their 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
Ford Step Van it would like to donate to the City of Azusa
Police Department for use in its Law Enforcement Explorer
Program.
Proposal from
Urban Projects
Inc., re: Re-
development
Action
Donation of
Van to Pol.
Dept. from
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 &
pro.)ty.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 T53 E.Foothill
premises located at 353 E. Foothill Blvd. (Spark's Drive- Blvd.Drive(Inark's
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 1/17-18, 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.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to approve the request. Council-
man 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 i cen-
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.
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Donald F.Clark
to be Bi-
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., 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 tDwrite 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.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 1/20/75
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
Confirm.pro-
nd unanimously carried by roll call to authorize pay-
motion C.R.
ent of $8,568.75 to Levitt -West, Inc. for constructing
Hardy to Pk.
Lty's portion of street improvements on Foothill Blvd.
Maint.Man II
City Administrator submitted for Council consideration
Agmt. btwn.
the Agreement between City of Azusa and State of Califor-
City & State
nia for sharing of costs of construction of a traffic
of Calif.for
signal system at intersection of Sierra Madre Avenue
construction
with Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue.
of traffic
Man I. to fill vacancy created by promotion of Mr. Hardy.
signal
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works
I, eff.1/7/75
that City Council approve the Agreement and authorize
(under CETA)
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- Appvl.req.
ville Co. for permanent type utility hookups for its from Johns -
temporary office units. It is developers intention Manville Co.
to construct a permanent facility at this site. Section for permanent
15.36.020 of Municipal Code provides for temporary utility hook -
hookups only to temporary office units. It is within the ups for temp.
power of City Council to waive the provisions of this office units
t
ection in a specific case.
oved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and 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 Appvl. attnd.
of Captain Cordell at Fire Prevention Seminar to be Cap.Cordell
held in Fresno, on 2/9/75. Budgeted funds available. @Fire Pre-
vention
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem Seminar
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. 2/9/75
City Administrator submitted for Council confirmation
Confirm.pro-
promotion of Charles R. Hardy from Park Maintenance Man I
motion C.R.
to Park Maintenance Man II, Range 114.53 Step 53 effective
Hardy to Pk.
1/15/75.
Maint.Man II
eff.1/15/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
City Administrator submitted for Council confirmation
Confirm. appt.
appointment of Edward J. Washatka to Park Maintenance
E.J.Washatka
Man I. to fill vacancy created by promotion of Mr. Hardy.
to Maint.Man
His appointment will be at Range 113.0, Step 1, effective
I, eff.1/7/75
1/7/75.
(under CETA)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
Plice Chief submitted for Council approval reimbursement Reimb.exp.
for job related courses for the year 1D74 for the following for job
personnel: related
courses
Captain Richard Lara $100.00
Deborah Humphreys, Sr. Secretary 40.50
Officer Rodney Smith 45.45
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 z&D-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.
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City Clerk
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