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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 3, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 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 salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.. ' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker Absent: Councilmen: Cruz 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, Finance Officer Cooney, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, Supervisor of Recreation Chase, City Clerk Solis At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced Department Heads who were present, for benefit of the audience. Mayor Decker presented a Proclamation honoring."Women's Week" March 17 through 22, 1975, to Mrs. Kesler,_repre- senting the Women League of Voters in Glendora. Invocation Roll Call Intro. of Dept. Heads Proclamation I "Women's Week" The hour of 7:30 p.m. being time set for public hearing Pub.Hrg. on on an appeal from denial of zone change from C-2 torr -2 zone change ' on property located at 941 N. Azusa Avenue. (Z-185 (Case No. Orlando J. Conforti, the Mayor declared hearing open. 2-185 O.J. Conforti) City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald on 2/20/75. Mr, Orlando J. Conforti, 321 S. Enid Street, Azusa addressed Council giving his reasons for requested approval of zone change. The following people addressed Council citing reasons for objections to zone change. Ernest Hamel, 19035 Orangepath Street, Glendora Ernest Valenson, 331 E. 11th Street, Azusa Mr. Art Morales, 337 Soldano Avenue, Azusa addressed Council and spoke in favor of zone change. Councilman Cruz entered meeting at 8:05 p.m. Counc.Cruz entered mtg. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to close hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommended zone change from C-2 to R-2 on property at 931 N. Azusa Avenue, and have the City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance. Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -ZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-185 - Orlando J. Conforti). AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1975 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Councilman Cruz asked to be excused from participation in the next Agenda item. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 2/27/75, for construction of sanitary sewer along Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road from Sierra Madre Avenue 780 ft. northerly. City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on 2/13/75 and 2/20/75. Two bids were received as follows: Name of Bidder A. W. & E. R. Baker The Beecher Construction Cc Amount $11,410.00 14,182 y;00 The Engineer's estimate, and budgeted amount fbr the project was $8,000.00. With both bids being in excess over the amca nt budgeted, it was the recommendation of Director of Public Works that Council reject all bids and authorize the Public Works Department to expand its work force by two men for two months and construct the project with City forces. Moved by Councilman Solem, and unanimously carried to ' Director of Public Works. seconded by Councilman Rubio approve the recommendation of City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 2/27/75, for reroofing of east and west wings of City Hall. City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on 2/13/75 & 2/20/75. Two bids were received as follows: Name of Bidder Amount Marshall Roofing Co. $19,395.00 Stone Roofing Co., Inc. 28,620.00 Director of Public Works addressed Council and stated that he had heard from Marshall Roofing Co., and due to an error in pricing of tile, they would like to withdraw their bid without penalty. It was his recommendation that bid be awarded to Stone Roofing Co., Inc. and bid surety be returned to the low bidder. Page 2 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that Council conditionally approve withdrawal of bid from Marshall Roofing Co., subject to summation of written evidence of the mistake and authorize contract be awarded to Stone Roofing Co., Inc. Councilman Rubio suggested that Council should proceed with the plans for CRA. Planning Commission has pre- sented a Preliminary Redevelopment Plan to Council for approval and acceptance. The next step would be for Planning Commission to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for all or part of the area included in preliminary plan. 9 Bids for construction of sanitary sewer -Azusa & San Gab. Can.Rd.from Sierra Madre 780 ft. north Bids for reroofing west & east wings of City Hall Discussion re:progress on CRA AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 33 1975 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to accept Preliminary Redevelopment Plan. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Established a and unanimously carried to establish an advisory committee CRA Advisory to assist and advise the Planning Commission with the de- Committee velopment of Redevelopment Plan. Discussion was held concerning budget for CRA. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to set aside $10,000 for CRA bud- get. Mayor Decker dissenting. Victor Gonzalez, 1500 N. Azusa -San Gabriel Canyon Road., Rpt. on UMAY Azusa introduced Alex Rubio, 125 N. Dalton Avenue,.Azusa, & Parents Chairman, United Mexican American Youth & Parents Organi- Org.proposal zation, who spoke on the need for endorsement by City for Community Council of United Mexican American Youth & Parents Organi- Youth Program zation youth guidance program which is now in process of preparation. The organization is seeking funding through ABC Notice: Los Angeles County. Mr. Rubio gave a summary of functions 407 W.Foot- and history of the organization. hill Blvd. Police Chief Elkins indicated that he feels strongly this (Azusa program would be of benefit to the City. Lounge) Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that Council give this organization a letter of endorsement. City Clerk presented a Summons re: prior claim against the Summons re: for personal damages from alleged injuries caused by Steve Pardo 'City, Police Officers, to Steve Pardo and Jennie M. Pardo and & Jennie M. Patsy Pardo, minors, on 10/26/73. & Patsy Pardo Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to refer to City's insurance carrier. A Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice: for a license transfer from On -Sale General (Bonafide 407 W.Foot- Public Eating Place) to On -Sale General. -Public Premises - hill Blvd. Kinar, Inc., 407 W. Foothill Blvd. (Azusa Lounge). (Azusa Lounge) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raise/ mending approval of step raises/ permanent status for the Perm.Status following employees: Name To Status Effective Date B. Nelson Pol. Sgt. Step 5 3/6/75 S. Huff Pol. Clk. Step 2 3/11/75 A. Escoto Meter Reader Step 5 3/8/75 R. Keith Recreation Supv, Step 3 3/17/75 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.,#1188 No. 1188 approved Variance request to permit reduced appvd. Var. distance between dwelling and accessory building (garage) (Case No. of 8 ft., instead of the required 10 ft., and a single car V-411 Robert garage, instead of required two -car garage, on property Hawes) located at 361 E. Roland St. (Case No. V-411 Robert Hawes). No action taken by Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 35 1975 Page 4 Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1189 No. 1189 conditionally granted a Variance request to cond.grntd. permit waiver of two -car garage requirement, on pproperty Var.(Case located at 212 S. Elliott Avenue. (Case No. V - I42 William No.V-412 W. Alva). No action taken by.Council.- Alva) Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1190 tion No. 1190 conditionally approved_a Conditional Use Per- cond.appvd. 'mit to allow on -sale beer within 300 ft. of a residential CUP (Case zone, on property located at 353 E. Foothill Blvd. (Case No. C-153 No. C-153 Sparks Drive -In). No action taken by Council. Sparks Drive In) Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by p,C.Res.#1191 Resolution No. 1191 recommending to City Council change recomm.chng. of zone from Rla & Rlb (City) and prezoning of property presently zoned RA 20,000 and RA 25,000 (County) to RA of zone(Case 20,000. (Case No. Z-184 Northeastern undeveloped portion No. Z-184) of City and City's sphere of influence). To be set for public hearing. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro. authorizing an amendment to contract between City Council rdg.Ord.re: and Board of Administration of the California Public Contract Employees Retirement System. btwn.City Director of Public Works has requested reimbursement of Council & This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an urgency Ordinance, PERS enactment of which is necessary for protection of public job-related peace, health, and safety, and it shall be effective upon courses, the date.of its enactment. John A. White Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: Res.#6286 Easement from William H. Gladden for utility purposes on / AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ease.(W.H. AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY Gladden) COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND DECLARING THE URGENCY HEREOF - Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Information requested on senior citizens utility tax Rpt. from exemption by the City of Los Angeles, was given by City C.Atty.re: Attorney. The City of Los Angeles has imposed a users tax senior upon users of telephone, electricity and gas. The Los citizens Angeles Ordinance provides for exemption of certain senior tax citizens from payment of the tax and establishes a pro- exemption cedure for claiming that exemption. The City of Azusa being a General Law City does not have legal authority to impose a users tax, therefore, it is not in a position to have a tax exemption such as Los Angeles. Director of Public Works has requested reimbursement of Appvl.reimb. costs of tuition and books for job-related courses taken costs for at Citrus College, for John A. White. Total costs job-related incurred were $39,30. courses, John A. White Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. A proposed Resolution was presented, accepting Grant of Res.#6286 Easement from William H. Gladden for utility purposes on accptg.Gr. property at 1119 W. Gladstone Street (6 ft. strip on west Ease.(W.H. portion of SE 1/4 of Lot 48, Subdivision No. 2, Azusa Gladden) Land and Water Co.). AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1975 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 Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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 6286. Director of Public Works requested that he and City Engineer be authorized to attend 27th Annual California Transportation & Public Works Conference, to be held in Pasadena, 3/26-28, 1975. Reimbursement of accountable expenses not to exceed $100. each. Moved by Councilman Solem, and unanimously carried by granted. seconded by Councilman Cruz roll call that request be Director of Parks & Recreation requested Council confirma- tion of appointment of Mr. Adrian Noriega, as Senior Recreation Leader under C.E.T.A. Program, effective 2/18/75. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Director of Parks & Recreation requested Council confir- mation of appointment of Mrs. Adele Kimmel, as Clerk - Typist, under C.E.T.A. Program, effective 2/18/75. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Director of Parks & Recreation requested Council approval to hire Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey as a limited term appointee under Rule IX, Section 71.1 of Civil Service Rules & Regulations, at Range 120.5, Step 1, effective 3/1/75. Page 5 Req.auth.to attend Dir. Pub.Wks.& City Eng. OConference ,.3/26-28 Req.confirm. apptmt. Adrian Noriega 2/18/75 (C.E.T.A.) Req.appvl. limited appt. Mrs. E. Bailey e£f.3/1/75 Mrs. Bailey will act as Supervisor of Recreation during absence of Mrs. Lynn Chase who will be gone for approxi- mately 8 weeks, due to surgery. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and carried by roll call to approve request. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Request also received from Director of Parks & Recreation Req.appvl. for Council confirmation of appointment of Ralph Avila as appt.Ralph Park Maintenance Man I. He was under C.E.T.A. Program, Avila,Park and will now be in the regular complement. Compensation Maint.Man I Range 113.0, Step 1, effective as of 1/7/75. eff.1/7/75 'at Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve appointment. City Administrator presented request from Eric W. Pfisterer, Req.attnd.@ Radiological Protection Officer, for authorization to attend RDO II a course titled "Radiological Defense Officer II", to be Course EOC held in San Diego, 3/17-21, 1975 total cost $165.00. Exercise Budgeted funds available. 3/17-21,1975 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1975 Subagreement with C.E.T.A. Title VI was submitted for Council approval of execution. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve agreement and authorize Mayor to sign. Notice was received that 6 Captains in Azusa Fire Department wish to advise City Council they will not be represented by the Azusa Fireman's Association for meet and confer pur- poses. They request to be placed in the middle management class where considerations are made by the City Council relating to salary, fringe benefits and related matters. City Administrator presented notice of hearing on Tax Increment Financing of Redevelopment Projects, to be held in Baldwin Park, 3/7/75• Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to authorize attendance for Council Members, City Administrator, and Planning Director. Fire Chief submitted for Council approval request for reimbursement of costs for job-related course taken by Battalion Chief John Littlefield. Total amount to be reimbursed $51.55• Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Police Chief requested Council approval for the attendance of Officer Joe Rivas at 6th Annual Training Institute of 'the National Association of Police Community Relations Officers to be held in San Diego, 3/16-19, 1975. Approxi- mate cost is $138.00, budgeted funds available. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that attendance be approved. Finance Officer submitted for Council confirmation appointment of 9 individuals under the C.E.T.A. pro- gram. All appointees are residents of the City of Azusa. They will start at Range 113.0, Step 1, effective 3/3/75• Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve appointments. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue the matter of minutes of 2/18/75 meeting, to be approved at next regular meeting. Discussion re: SCAG was held. The General Assembly, by Resolution,have made SCAG a State Agency. Every City and County has to be a member, however, payment of dues is voluntary. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrantsby the City. Councilman Rubio 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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Page 6 * At the request of Councilman Arkison the following names are Tom Talbott William J. Franklin Harold L. Hubert Lawrence R. Booze D. C. McClain Etbert L. Cordell Req.from 6 Capt's.in Az.Fire Dept. re: meet & confer Notice Tax Increment Financing of Redevelopment Proj. hrg. 3/7/65 Reimb:af cost of course John Little-: field Appvl.attnd. of Off.Joe Rivas 06th Annual Trng. Inst -3/16-19., 1975 Appt.of 9 persons for Pub.Wks. & Parks Dept. (C.E.T.A.) Discussion re: SCAG Res. #6287 Claims & Demands the 6 Captains: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 30 1975 Page 7 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 6287. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:40 p.m. My ulerk Next Resolution #6288 Next Ordinance #1098 �--7 Lam' I I