HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 3, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA 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 Invocation
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints..
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Roll Call
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 Intro. of
Department Heads who were present, for benefit of the Dept. Heads
audience.
Mayor Decker presented a Proclamation honoring."Women's Proclamation
Week" March 17 through 22, 1975, to Mrs. Kesler, repre- Women's Week
senting the Women League of Voters in Glendora.
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 tor -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).
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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 Bids for
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 2/27/75, for construction of construction
sanitary sewer along Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road of sanitary
from Sierra Madre Avenue 780 ft. northerly. sewer -Azusa
& San Gab.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Can.Rd.from
Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on 2/13/75 and Sierra Madre
2/20/75• 780 ft. north
Two bids were received as follows:
Name of Bidder Amount
A. W. & E. R. Baker $11,410.00
The Beecher Construction Co. 145182.;00
The Engineer's estimate, and budgeted amount fbr the
project was $8,000.00. With both bids being in excess
over the amount 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. 283620.00
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.
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.
Bids for
reroofing
west & east
wings of
City Hall
Discussion
re:progress
on CRA
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 3, 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
Los Angeles County. Mr. Rubio gave a summary of functions
and history of the organization.
Police Chief Elkins indicated that he feels strongly this
program would be of benefit to the City.
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:
City, for personal damages from alleged injuries caused by Steve Pardo
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 .Foo -
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 3, 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 property Var.(Case
located at 212 S. Elliott Avenue. (Case No. V-142 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
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by In)
p,C.Res.#1191
Resolution No. 1191 recommending to City Council change
of zone from Rla & Rlb (City) and prezoning of property ng.
of recommomm.chchase
presently zoned RA 20,000 and RA 25,000 (County) to RA No. Z-1zone9)20,000. (Case No. Z-184 Northeastern undeveloped portion
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
Council &
This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an urgency Ordinance, PERS
enactment of which is necessary for protection of public
peace, health, and safety, and it shall be effective upon
the date of its enactment.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY HEREOF
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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.
Gladden)
The City of Azusa being a General Law City does not have
Water Co.).
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.
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.
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Req.auth.to
attend Dir.
Pub.Wks.&
City Eng.
PConference
43/26-28
Req.confirm.
apptmt.
Adrian Noriega
2/18/75
(C.E.T.A.)
Req.appvl.
limited appt.
Mrs. E. Bailey
eff.3/1/75
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
at Range 113.0, Step 1, effective as of 1/7/75.
eff.1/7/75
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.
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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 Req.from 6
wish to advise City Council they will not be represented Capt's.in
by the Azusa Fireman's Association for meet and confer pur- Az.Fire Dept.
poses. They request to be placed in the middle management re: meet &
class where considerations are made by the City Council confer
relating to salary, fringe benefits and related matters.
City Administrator presented notice of hearing on Tax Notice Tax
Increment Financing of Redevelopment Projects, to be Increment
held in Baldwin Park, 3/7/75. Financing of
Redevelopment
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem Proj hrg.
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance for 3/7/65
Council Members, City Administrator, and Planning
Director.
Fire Chief submitted for Council approval request for Reimb:bf
reimbursement of costs for job-related course taken cost of
by Battalion Chief John Littlefield. Total amount to course
be reimbursed $51.55. John Little-_
field
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 Appvl.attnd.
of Officer Joe Rivas at 6th Annual Training Institute of of Off.Joe
the National Association of Police Community Relations Rivas @6th
Officers to be held in San Diego, 3/16-19, 1975. Approxi- Annual Trng.
mate cost is $138.00, budgeted funds available. Inst.3/16-19,
1975
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by.Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that attendance
be approved.
Finance Officer submitted for Council confirmation
Appt.of 9
appointment of 9 individuals under the C.E.T.A. pro-
persons for
gram. All appointees are residents of the City of Azusa.
Pub.Wks. &
They will start at Range 113.0, Step 1, effective 3/3/75.
Parks Dept.
(C.E.T.A.)
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
Discussion
Resolution, have made SCAG a State Agency. Every City and
re: SCAG
County has to be a member, however, payment of dues is
voluntary.
City Clerk read in full a Resoluticn authorizing payment
Res. #6287
of warrantsby the City.
Claims &
Demands
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.
* At the request of Councilman Arkison the following names are the 6 Captains:
Tom Talbott William J. Franklin Harold L. Hubert
Lawrence R. Booze D. C. McClain Erbert L. Cordell
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.
Next Resolution ##6288
Next Ordinance #p1098
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