HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 17, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 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 Reverend B. J. Paroulek of the Invocation
First Presbyterian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, Personnel Clerk
Forsythe, City Clerk Solis
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator intro- Intro.of
duced Department Heads who were present, for benefit of Dept.Heads
the audience.
Minutes of the meetings of 2/18/75 and 3/3/75 were sub- Ap vl.Min.
mitted for Council approval. 2718/75 &
3/3/75 as
City Attorney stated on 3/3/75 minutes, introduction of corrected
the Ordinance re: contract with PERS, eliminate the words
"to take effect immediately". At the request of Councilman
Arkison names of the 6 Captains in the Fire Department, who
requested representation by the middle management class,
'were to be added to the original minutes.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve minutes of 2/18/75
meeting, and minutes of 3/3/75 meeting as corrected.
Dave Miranda, 326 North Dalton Street, Azusa, addressed
Remarks.by
Council. He expressed his concern about inadequate City
Dave
services for the southern section of the City. Object-
Miranda
ionable buildings in the area. Excessive utility costs.
Misuse of City Funds.
The Mayor suggested Mr. Miranda meet with City Administra-
tor for answers to his questions.
Request from Azusa Fire Department Women's Auxiliary to
Appvl.req.to
hang a banner across Foothill Boulevard (at Well's Fargo
hang banner
Bank) for purpose of promoting their first annual benefit
across Foot -
dance, to be held on May 10, 1975. They would like to have
hill Blvd.
banner hung from April 18 through May 12, 1975.
(Az.Fire Dept.
Women's
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Auxiliary)
and unanimously carried to approve request to hang banner,
under the direction of Director of Public Works.
'Request was received from Boy Scout Troop 419 for waiver Appvl. req.
of portion of Fireworks Ordinance which regulates require- waiver of
ments for length of time an organization has to be portion Fire -
established. works Ord.
(Boy Scout
Raymond Cooper 711 Matchwood Place, Scout Master for Troop Troop'419)
419, addressed Council. Troop 419 had originally been a
part of Troop 418, and has only been organized since
April 1974. This is the reason they do not meet the 3
year requirement.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request for waiver
of Fireworks Ordinance.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 Page 2
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for ABC Notice
application for new license for Off -Sale Beer & Wine, for T155-klosta
premises at 1155 E. Alosta Avenue, Ann Marie Scaduto and Ave.
Anthony J. Scaduto (Scaduto's Delicatessen). (Scaduto's
Delicatessen)
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Trees.
a balance of $2,587,388.57 as of February 28, 1975. Financial
Statement
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises
mending approval of step raises/permanent status for the
following employees:
Name To Status Effective
R. Avila Pk.Malnt.Man I Step 2 2/14/75
B. Bozarth Lineman Step 5 4/01/75
C. Cooper Pol.Officer Perm.Status/no incr.,,<l 3/i8/75
M. Guzman Sr.Secy. Perm.Stat. Step 2 4/1/75
L. Hodge Pol.Officer Step 4 3/2/75
D. Hyder Pol.Clk. Perm.Status 3/1 /75
G. Miller Util.Clk.Cash. Step 2/Perm.Stat. 3/30/75
C. Caulfield Secretary Step 2/Perm.Stat. 4/03/75
T. Peavy Lineman Step 5 4/01/75
D. Riddle Equip.Mech. Step 2/Perm.Stat. 4/01/75
Request from Personnel Board for authorization of Betty Appvl.req.for
Forsythe, Personnel Clerk to attend training course titled attend Pnsl.
"Content Validity", to be held in Santa Ana, March 24-28, Clk. Content
1975, Cost of course is $275 and includes all instructional Validity
'materials. (budgeted funds available) Course"
Moved by Councilman Arkisn, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1192
tion No. 1192 conditionally granted a CUP to allow operation Cond.grntd.
of a utility trailer and truck rental yard in a C-3 zone, CUP (Case
on property located at 531 E. Arrow Highway. (Case No. C-154- No.C-154-A.J,
Austin J. Abdelnour). No action taken by Council. Abde,1flour)w-'
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1193
Resolution No. 1193 conditionally granted a Variance to cond.grntd.Va
permit reduced lot areas of 10,000 sq. ft., 1",200 sq. ft. (Case No. -414
and 13,800 sq. ft., instead of required 20,000 sq. ft. and Leo Nasser)
reduced lot width at building line of 52 ft., instead of
required 80 ft., on property located at NE corner of Hill-
top Drive and Sierra Madre Avenue. (Case No. V-414 Leo
Nasser). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.#1194
Resolution No. 1194 recommended to City Council a change recomm.zone
of zone from RA to Rla on property located at the NE chng.from
corner of Hilltop Drive and Sierra Madre Avenue. (Cgse RA to Rla
No. Z-187 - Leo Nasser) Hearing before Council 4AV75. (Case No.
Z-187 -Leo
On December 2, 1974 the City of Azusa passed an -Ordinance Nasser)
granting a franchise to construct, operate and maintain a
community antenna television system within City of Azusa Rpt.on
to Cable Service of Azusa, Inc. Franchise would not become progress of
effective until certain provisions of the Ordinance are City's Cable
provided. Certificates of insurance, and interim letters TV system
of credit in lieu of bonds which will in September, 1975,
have been filed with City Clerk. Also filed at the same
time was a copy of Articles of Incorporation of Cable
Service of Azusa, Inc., and financial statement of
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975
guarantor in which guarantor undertakes to guarantee bank
loans to Cable Service of Azusa, Inc., in the amount of
$1,500,000.
City Attorney Wakefield recommended that City Council
approve the financing arrangements submitted by Cable
Service of Azusa, Inc. and declare that the franchise
granted to that Company by Ordinance No. 1092 is in full
force and effect as of this date.
' Paul Allen 1218 N. Dalton, Azusa, addressed Council.
He gave a summary of possible time schedules, with the
approximate time, of beginning construction. The
northern half of the City would take approximately 9
months, and the rest one and a half years.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
City Attorney.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City
Council and PERS system.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the 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.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
' and carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by C6untilman Arkison
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkisnn, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1098.
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
to rezone certain premises (Case No. - Z-185 - Orlando J.
Conforti).
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Case No. Z-185 - Orlando J.
Conforti).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
,and carried by roll call that furtherreading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
' 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 1099.
Monthly reports from the various departments were submitted
by City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Ord.No.lo98
re:amendment
to PE
R$
contract
ord.No.1099
re:rezone
(Case No.
Z-185 -O.J.
Conf*rti)
Monthly
Reports
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFM NIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 Page 4
Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.plans
Plans and Specifications for storm drain project, from & specs for
Los An eles County Flood Control District. (Gladstone storm drain
Street project
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works
that City Council formally approve plans and specifications
for construction of Gladstone Street Storm Drain and direct
City Attorney to prepare a Resolution authorizing Flood
Control District to proceed with construction of storm
'drain and granting permission to occupy and use public
streets in City of Azusa to construct, operate and
maintain the storm drain.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works.
Notice of Completion to be recorded for Project No. 539,
construction of sanitary sewer in Alosta Avenue, from
Calera Avenue to 785 ft. easterly.
Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Auth.exec.
Council accept the project for construction of sanitary of Notice
sewer in Alosta Avenue, authorize Mayor to execute of Comple-
Notice of Completion and direct City Clerk to have Notice tion
of Completion recorded in office of Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Resignation of Alwayne (Blackie) Fullerton, Street Maintenance Accept
Leadman, for the Street Division of the Public Works Depart- resig.
' ment , effective 3/10/75. (Blackie
Fullerton)
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that City effec.
Council accept resignation of Alwayne Fullerton with 3/10/75
regrets and direct that his name remain on eligibility
list for Street Maintenance Leadman.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to accept the recommendation of Director of Public Works.
Requ?st confirmation of appointment of Louis H. Pedroza
Appvl.appt.
as Street Maintenance Leadman II, effective 3/18/75•
Louie H.
Pedroza,eff.
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that City
3/18/75
Council confirm appointment of Louie H. Pedroza as
Street Maintenance Leadman II, Range 116.5, Step 4,
effective 3/18/75.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation.
Request confirmation of appointment of Martin Rojas to
Appvl.appt.
Maintenance Man I permanent complement, Mr. Rojas, was
Martin
formerly under the CETA program.
Rojas, eff.
3/1$/75
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that City
Council confirm appointment of Martin Rojas, as Maintenance
Man 1, permanent complement, Range 113.0, Step 1,
effective 3/18/75•
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Request Council confirmation of appointment of Felix
Appvl.appt.
Corrales as Maintenance Man II.
Felix,
Corrales,
Maint.Mmn II,
eff.3/18/75
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 Page 5
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that City
Council confirm appointment of Felix Corrales, as
Maintenance Man II, Range 114.5, Step 4, effective
3/18/75•
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
League of California Cities is holding Public worxs
from 4/16-18, 1975,
Dir.Pub.Wks.
Officers' Institute in Monterey
of Public Works requests Council approval for
to conf.in
'Director
his attendance. Accountable expenses not to exceed
Montei8yi
4/16975
$200.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant request.
Request from Herbert A. Grosdidier, Water Utility Super-
Appvl.attend.
H.A.Grosdidiei
intendent, to attend American Water Works Association
4/9-11, 1975• Advance
conf.in
Spring Conference, in Monterey,
to exceed $200.
Monterey, 4/9-
accountable expenses not
11, 1975
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
request.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
Notice of "Agreement for Installation and Removal of
for Supplying Electrical
Notice to
supply elec.
Electric Distribution facilities
and Lighting Service" with Johns -Manville
energy @1001
energy for Power
Structoral Systems, 1001 W. First Street, Azusa, $400 was
(Johnslst -Manvil:
required for this service agreement.
Structoral
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
Systems)
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'Request from Alcoholism Council of East San Gabriel and Req.for
Pomona Valleys for financial aid. They have applied for Fin.help
revenue sharing funds from County, and also for support (Alcoholism
from National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism. Cncl.of ESG
Eventually local help will be needed; they have requested Pomona
Valleys)
money in the amount of $5,200 from City of Azusa. y )
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget
time.
Resignation of Diane Miller, Intermediate Utility Clerk AcceptMresig.
in the Light & Power Department, effective 3/3/75. Diaeff.3/3/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Request confirmation of appointments of Robert Airhart, Appvl.appt's
and Ronald Street as Police Reserve Officers, effective R.Airhart &
3/18/75 R.Street as
Pol.Res.Off.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem eff.3/18/75
and unanimously carried to approve appointments.
Request from Engineer Perry to have glasses replaced. Appvl.repl.
Glasses were broken on the job, replacement cost,$49. broken
glasses
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
Six candidates, who reside in City of Azusa, were inter- Appvl.appt.
viewed for position of Planning Aide, under CETA program, G.Mayfield,
3/13/75• Greg L. Mayfield received the highest rating P1nng.Aide,
from the oral board. It is recommendation of the Planning eff.3/18/75
Director that Council appoint Mr. Mayfield as Planning
Aide, effective 3/18/75.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 Page 6
Mr. Albert Plummer, Water Utility Man, in Water Division
of Public Works Department has submitted his resignation
to retire, effective 3/31/75•
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation with regret,
and that a Resolution and a plaque be given to Mr. Plummer.
City Engineer Stimson addressed Council re: Community
Transit Service System. He recommended that City enter
'into a joint power agreement with surrounding cities in
order to establish such a system.
City Engineer introduced Mr. John Jontig of Transit
System Consultants, who would do the study if cities
enter into such an agreement. Bus service would provide
transportation from 4 corners of the city, which would
then connect with Intercity and SCRTD lines. He pointed
out that the major advantage to joint powers agreement
with other cities, is that it cuts down on administration
and operation costs.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that we enter into
an agreement to retain Transit System Consultants, -with
Covina, and San Dimas, provided we have one other city,
making a total of 4 cities.
Resig.Albert
Plummer,effec.
3/31/75
Rpt.re:
Community
Transit
Service
City Administrator stated he had received a copy of detailed Rpt.re:
report from the Task Force Committee, concerning the Fire Fire
Merger Study, and would see that Council received copies. Merger
Mayor Decker expressed concern regarding the City Hall City Hall
'fountain gift from our Sister City Zacatecas. He felt Fountain
that a representative from the City Engineering Department
should be permitted to travel to Zacatecas before con-
struction of fountain. He could provide assistance and
advice as needed by builder of fountain, and also assist
in keeping the design of fountain to conform with new City
Hall.
Moved by Mayor Decker, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize Engineering Depart-
ment employee to go to Zacatecas as representative from
City.
Discussion was held concerning CRA. There are two bills Ltr.to
before State Legislature which oppose Tax Increment Financ- Senate Com.
ing. Los Angeles County feels that it is losing approximately on local
$10,000,000. a year to redevelopment projects from the Tax govt.re:
Increment program. Tax Increments provide base for CRA CRA
funding.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call to send a letter to the Senate
Committee on local government, stating that the City of
Azusa does not want CRA taken out of existence. Councilman
Cruz voted no.because he felt that loss of revenue generated
' would cause hardship for tax payers in the future, until
such times as loans are recovered.
Councilman Rubio expressed his desire to see City give
help to Azusa Explorer Scout Post and specifically to
representative who is to attend National Explorer Scout
Congress in Washington. Police Chief gave his approval of
this, and feels the program is a great incentive to the
youth of Azusa.
Rep -.to attnd.
Explorer
Scout Cong.
in Wash.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to donate $50. to
Azusa Explorer Scouts.
Councilman Arkison referred to a communication from Protest dec.
Supervisor Schabarum relating to action taken by SCAG on a vote of
at the last general assembly meeting. Supervisor less than z
Schabarum feels that to statutorily create a regional membership
agency with mandatory membership, should require a vote of of SCAG
not less than 1/2 of the membership of SCAG.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Mayor Decker
and carried to notify SCAG Executive Committee,.and
Supervisor Schabarum that we protest decision on a
vote of less than 1/2 of the membership of SCAG. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The matter of signs on utility poles, etc, was brought Signs on
before Council. Councilman Arkison expressed his desire Utility
to see that they are all removed and action taken to Poles
inform people who request dance permits that this is not
allowed, according to Municipal Code Sec. 19.50.100 (f).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to have the department that
issues dance permits make applicants aware of this Section
of Code, and to remove such signs as are placed on utility
and public property.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6288
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 Arkison
and unanimously carried 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 #6288.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 9:55 P.m.
C:Lty Clerk
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Next Ordinance # 2000