HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 18, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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 meeting to order and led in salute Call to Order
to the.flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Albert Duggan of St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: Acting City Attorney Colin Lennard, City
Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public
Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Director of Parks &
Recreation Guarrera, Planning Assistant, .
Shaw, City Clerk Solis
At the request of Mayor, City Administrator introducAd�._"* ::^_fog- Intro'. of
Department Heads who were present, for benefit of the._..... ..„.;Dept. Heads
audience, ; x^
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3., 1975*were�,�e As�'vl. Min.
submitted for Council approval.
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Moved
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Aubio
and unanimously carried to approve Minutes as submitted.
Abatement of substandard building at 666 W. 2nd Street,
which had been tabled from 1/20/75 meeting was again
brought before Council.
' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to lift from table.
Director of Public Works addressed Council and stated
that the building has been abated at this time. No
action taken by Council.
City Clerk presented a Summons re: Gilbert Morales and
Daniel Morales for alleged personal damages.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer to City Attorney.
City Clerk presented three claims, -,against the City:
1. Francisco Naranjo for alleged fire damage to dwelling
due to electrical wires across claimants property at
314 E. 5th St., Azusa.
2. Kamco Plastics, 802 E. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, for
alleged wrongful conversion of certain goods.
3. Alfred Torres, 16346 Benwood Ave., Covina for
alleged damage to truck due to asphalt roller in
' middle of Gladstone & Orange Streets.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to refer these claims to City's insurance
carrier.
Abatement of
sub -standard
bldg.@666 W.
2nd St.
Summons re:
Gilbert &
Daniel Morales
Claims vs
City
Request from Eugene F. Moses for Fire Zone III classification Req. for Fire
on property located at 1755 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road, Zone III,
Azusa, (Canyon City Ghost Town). (Canyon City
Ghost Town)
Director of Public Works addressed Council. There is a
provision in County Building Code that this type of con-
struction should be classed as Fire Zone IV. However,
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if Mr. Moses were to follow all code provisions, he could
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
not, constructurally, make it look like a "Ghost Town".
'REQUESTING
Council does have the right to relax any portion of
County Code if it wishes. Fire Chief stated he saw no rea-
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
son not to grant requested Fire Zone III classification.
Mr. Moses, 239 E. Brisbane, Monrovia, addressed Council.
County had approved this type of Fire Zone when he started
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
construction. When his property was annexed to City the
Zone was changed.
'Fire
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
by the following vote of Council:
and unanimously carried to approve request for Fire Zone
III by relaxing County Building Code.
Request by First Church of Christ, Scientist, for permi-
Req. to place
ssion to place a banner over Foothill Blvd., announcing
banner over
lecture on 3-23-75•
Foothill Blvd.
(First C4urch
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
of Christ
and unanimously carried to grant request and instruct
Scientist
Director of Public Works to install the banner.
Money will be used to help finance the high school band
A proposed Resolution was presented urging City's support Res. #6282
of SB 312. Existing PERS.Law requires employees of state supporting
and contracting agencies to be members of the system. SB 312
This bill would exclude any person employed in a work
experience program pursuant to Federal Emergency Jobs and
Employment Assistance Act of 1974, with respect to such
service.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'REQUESTING
SUPPORT OF SB 312.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that 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 6282.
Request from Azusa High School for City to purchase an ad
Appvl. purch.
in the Azusa High School annual "Pops Concert Program".
full page ad
Money will be used to help finance the high school band
in As.Hi."Pons
annual concert tour.
Concert Prgm'
Moved by Councilman Colem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried for City to purchase a full page
ad in "Pops Concert Program", cost $25.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
City Treas.
showing a balance of $2,543,081.80 as of January 31, 1975.
Fin.Stment
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
'
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Personnel Board,
Step Raise
recommending approval of a step raise for the following
employee:
Name To Status Effective
Ronnie Clark,Pol.Sgt. Step 4 02-21-75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
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Notice was given
that Planning
Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res. #1187
No. 1187 disapproved
a.change
of zone classification
located
disapproved
zone chng(z-).85
(Z-185 - Orlando
J. Conforti),
on property at
941 N. Azusa Ave..
(Hearing set
for 03-03-75). No action
O.J.Conforti)
taken by Council.
Planning Commission recommended an amendment to Community Amend.to CRA
Redevelopment Project Area B. At the time CRA Project Project Area
Area was adopted, subject property was still located in the
unincorporated area of Los Angeles County.
Since property has been annexed, it is the recommendation
of Planning Commission that "Project Area B" be amended
to include this development .(Stater Brothers Market development).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommenda-
tion of Planning Commission.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord -#1095 re:
relating to the office of Mayor and City Council. office of City Council
yor
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING.SECTIONS 2.04.001, 2.04.002, 2.04.003, AND 2.04.040
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
,,tk4tMardinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1095.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#1096 re:
removing from the Municipal Code those provisions which coin operated
prohibit keeping or operating of coin operated games of games of skill
skill.
Councilman Arkison offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING SECTION 8.04.060 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AMENDING SECTION 8.04.070 THEREOF, RELATING TO GAMES
OF SKILL.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
,and carrie.d'by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
'by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1096.
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord -#1097
rezoning certain premises (Case No. Z-183 - Hermanson In- zone..change
vestment Company), that certain parcel of vacant land (Z-183
north of Industrial Street and west of Georgia Place. Hermanson
Inv.Co.)
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-183
Hermanson Investment Company).
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
and unanimously carried 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 1097.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem Council
and unanimously carried that Council recess to act as recessed as
Community Redevelopment Agency at 8:03 PM. CRA
Present at roll call: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker Roll Call
A proposed Resolution was presented establishing the by-laws CRA Res.#1
of the CRA. establ. by-
laws of agncy.
Mr. Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE BY LAWS OF SAID AGENCY.
Moved by Mr. Rubio, seconded by Mr. Solem, and unanimously
carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Mr. Rubio, seconded by Mr. Solem, that the
Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of Agency:
AYES: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None and numbered Resolution 1.
Moved by Mr. Arkison, seconded by Mr. Solem and unanimously
carried to reconvene as City Council at 8:1+0 PM.
A request was received from Parks & Recreation Commission Req. frm Pks
for all members and Director to attend California Pacific & & Rec Comm. for
So-thwest Conference, in San Diego, March 1 - 4, 1975. all members &
(ea --h member being advanced $200 with accountable expenses director-Tattnd.
to be itemized and submittedafter conference) conf.in San Diego
3/i-4/75
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
Monthly reports from the various departments were submitted Monthly Reports
by City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
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A proposed Resolution was presented, accepting Grant of Res. #6283
Easement from Charles Turner for roadway purposes (6j accptg.Gr.
foot strip of land on west side of Vernon Avenue, between Ease.(Charles
Tenth Street and northerly line of the Southern Pacific Turner)
Railroad right-of-way).
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
'THE RECORDING THEREOF.
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 6283.
City Administrator advised Council of result of vote Results of
conducted by those City employees effected by Social employees vote
Security on whether or not to retain Social Security. re: Soc.Sec. vs
PERS
Results of the vote were as follows:
21 votes to retain Social Security
108 votes to abandon Social Security System
and accept new program offered by City Council.
A proposed Resolution of Intention was presented to amend Res. #6284 re:
' contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System, amend contract
with PERS
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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 6284.
Proposed Agreement between City of Azusa and Spanish Agreement
Trails Girl Scout Council. This is a 10 year lease and the btwn.City
Girl Scout Council will pay $1.00 per year to the City. & Spanish
Trails Girl
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz Scouts
'and unanimously carried to approve Agreement and autho-
rize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Agreement.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6285
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.
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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, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6285.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Adjourn
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:23 p.m.
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