HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 29, 1975 - CCCHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONF. ROOM TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1975
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular session at the above time and place.
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Arkison, Decker
Notice was presented of the annual Band Review to be held
at National City, 5/3-41 1975.
1 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten-
dance by Council Members.
It was noted that Mayors' and City Councils' Legislative
Conference to be held in Sacramento on May 19-21, 1975
is in conflict with regular Council Meeting on 5/19/75.
Action will be taken on this at regular Council Meeting
scheduled for 5/5/75.
Chaffey College has requested cooperation from City of
Azusa to help with their "Agricultural Bicentennial Kick -
Off", to be held 5/18/75. The covered wagon caravan will
be held Sunday, May 11th. The caravans final destination
will be Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Avenue, Alta Loma,
California.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to notify Don Clark, Bicentennial
Chairman for City, to give assistance to Chaffey College.
8:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Auth.attend.
@Band Review
5/3-x+75
(C ounc . Mbr s'. `)
LCC Conf. to
conflict with
scheduled Counc.
Mtg.on 5/19/75
Chaffey College
"Agricultural
Bicentennial
Kick -Off"
City Administrator presented Preliminary Budget to Council, Prelim.Budget
and led in discussion of areas available for deletion or Accts.Reviewed
reduction.
'City Administrator presented Budget Account #5030 (City
Clerk) for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5030 as
submitted, except for personnel section.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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Time of Adjournment: 10:30 p.m.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Boy Scout Troop 415 of Azusa requested Council approval to Req.from
paint house numbers on curbs. Monies received from this Boy Scout
project will help buy camping equipment for troop. Troop 415
to paint
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio house numbers
and unanimously carried to approve request, providing that on curbs
they check with Director of Public Works for necessary
arrangements. +
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order. The flag
Call to Order
salute was led by members of the Active Citizens Group
of Cadette Troop 662.
Invocation was given by Reverend Gaylen Larsen of Four-
Invocation
square Gospel Church.
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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-
Introd. of
duced Department Heads who were present, for benefit
Dept.Heads
of the audience.
Minutes of 4/21/75 regular meeting were submitted for
Appvl.Min.
Council approval.
4/21/75 mtg•
as corrected
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as corrected,
by adding Director of Public Works to list of "Change in
Job Descriptions in Water Division".
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Mayor Decker welcomed the members of Soccer team from
Zacatecas. Paul Mendoza, Member of the Planning Commis-
Introd.of
Zacatecas
si.on, translated the Mayor's greeting to Spanish and
Soccer Team
further expressed his gratitude to the members of the
Sister City Committee who had opened their homes to the
Soccer team.
Rick Sorenson, West Covina, addressed Council and gave
Req. re:
his reasons for wanting a bicycle lane for Highway 399
Bicycle
and requested City's support. He has been soliciting
Lane for
help from State level also. Planning Director Fitzsimmons
Hwy. 39
advised him that the City has also been working on a City
Bikeways System, however, it has not been formalized as
yet.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer his suggestions to Plan-
ning Director to be included in the City's Bikeway System.
Mary Lou Echternach and Bill Schekert, Rapid Transit
Rpt.from
District representatives, addressed Council re: RTD tenta-
RTD rep.re:
tive plans for bus routes which will encompass 420 sq.
proposed
miles throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
transit lines
in San Gab.
They asked for input from the City concerning any modifi-
Valley
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cations or additions to their tentative bus lines. No
action taken by Council.
Boy Scout Troop 415 of Azusa requested Council approval to Req.from
paint house numbers on curbs. Monies received from this Boy Scout
project will help buy camping equipment for troop. Troop 415
to paint
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio house numbers
and unanimously carried to approve request, providing that on curbs
they check with Director of Public Works for necessary
arrangements. +
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 51 1975 Page 2
A Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for ABC Notice
On -Sale General (Bona Fide Eating Place), license transfer 7 boEhill
from Myrna & Oscar Haskell, to Lonnie G. Galyen, for prem- Blvd,.(Funny
ises at 927 W. Foothill Blvd. (Funny Car). Car) .
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A Notice was received from
Alcoholic Beverage Control for
ABC Notice
-Mad
new license application for
On -Sale Beer & Wine
(Bona
-
ad -
Fide
Fide Public Eating Place),
for Gilbert Grigolla
& Maximo
stone St.
M. Padilla, for premises at
817 W. Gladstone St.
(Maximob)
(Maximo's)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded
by Councilman
Rubio
and unanimously carried to
receive and file.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1201 conditionally granted a Variance to permit a
reduced distance between dwelling and accessory building
(garage) of 5124 instead of required 10' on property
located at 439 S. Orange Ave. (Case V-416 - Margene
Hamilton). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1202 conditionally granted a Variance to permit a 25'
high screen fence within a required side and rear yard
setback, on property located at 619 Virginia Ann Drive
(Case V-419 - Steven Hartranft). No action taken.by
Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1203 conditionally approved a Conditional
Use Permit to allow reopening of a non -conforming use
(automobile service station without a CUP), on property
located at 710 S. Azusa Ave. (Case C-158 - Sav-Mor Oil
Company). No action taken by Council.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises/permanent status for
the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
J. Glancy Pol. Sgt. Step 5 5/8/75
R. Luna Pol. Off. Step 3 5/6/75
E. Sobbota Fireman Step 3 5/i8/75
S. Wyman Fireman Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 5/21/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
P.C.Res.#1201
cond.grntd.Var.
(Case V-418 -
Margene Ham-
ilton)
P.C.Res.#1202
cond.grntd.Var.
(Case V-419 -
Steven
Hartranft)
P.C.Res.#1203
cond.appvd.CUP
(Case C-158 -
Sav-Mor Oil Co.
Personnel Bd.
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
Request was received from Personnel Clerk Forsythe for Req.attnd.@
approval of attendance for herself and City Clerk Solis, at Lecture -
lecture -workshop on "Legal Procedures for Labor Relations workshop
Practitioners", to be held in Los Angeles 5/7/75, (budgeted Psnl.Clk.&
funds available). City Clerk
5/7/75
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
approving annexation of certain territory known as Annexa-
tion District No. 78.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO,_TNCORPORATING.IN, AND
MAKING.A PART OF_SAID.CITY OF.AZUSA CERTAIN TERRITORY
OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS
SOUTHEFLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 78 TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
2nd Rdg.
Ord.2000 re:
Annex.Dist.
#78
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975 Page 3
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
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 2000.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2001
establishing the zoning for certain premises in north- re:zone
eastern portion of City. (Case Z-184) chn(Case
Z-194)
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES AND ESTABLISHING THE ZONING
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FOR CERTAIN OTHER PREMISES TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE
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ANNEXATION OF SUCH PREMISES TO THE CITY OF AZUSA (Zone
Change Case No. Z-184).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 2001.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
1st rdg.Ord.
establishing the zoning for NE corner Hilltop Drive and
re zone ,chng.
Sierra Madre Avenue, as R -la (Single Family Residential).
(Z-187 - Leo
Nasser)
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITI OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case
No. Z-187 - Leo Nasser).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
1st rdg.Ord.
amending Section 5.12.110 of Azusa Municipal Code relating
amend.MC re:
to Business License Taxes (mineral extraction) and adding
Bus.Lic.Tax
Sec. 5.12.111.
(Mineral
Extraction)
City Attorney asked if anyone in the audience wished to
be heard.
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Ray Jareeki representing Transit Mixed Concrete Co., and
Co. addressed
Jack Smith representing Owl Rock Products
Council expressing their concern over the increased taxa-
tion which would be provided by this Ordinance. However,
at the suggestion of Mayor, City Attorney and City Admin-
istrator they held further remarks in abeyance, pending
2nd reading of Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975 Page 4
City Attorney Wakefield presented for Council acceptance
the amount of $1,600. in full settlement of City's claim
for damage to Police car. City Attorney stated that since
personal injury settlements were so large, the amount left
over for property damage was extremely limited. It was his
recommendation that the City settle for $1600., instead of
$3,800., as originally claimed.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
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City Administrator Dangleis,submitted request from Local Req.from
2415, IAFF, AFL-CIO for recognition as the representative Local 2415,
of firs safety employees as follows: Fire Captains, Engineers;AFF, AFL -
and Firemen. Cio'for
recognition
It was the recommendation of City Administrator that union
send a notice to Council with signatures of all persons who
want union to represent them. Council will make determina-
tion if a, majority is represented.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City
Administrator.
Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval
plans and specifications for construction of bus stop
shelter to be located at intersection of Alameda Avenue
and Foothill Blvd.
It is his recommendation that City Council approve plans
and specifications for bus stop shelter, allocate $13000.
for .roofing contract and materials, and authorize Director
of Public Works to proceed with construction.
' Mcved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation of Director. of Public Works.
Los Angeles County Road Department is planning reconstruc-
tion and improvement of Arrow Highway between Vincent
Avenue and Armel Drive (Project C.C. 2939)• In order
for County to proceed with project, it is necessary that
City Council approve finding that there is no significant
effect on the environment.
After reviewing Exemption Declaration on Environmental
Impact from. Los Angeles County Road Department it is
recommendation of Director of Public Works that Council
approve Exemption Declaration, and that City Clerk trans-
mit the Minute Order to Los Angeles County Road Department.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Project #500, street improvements in Loren Avenue, Foot-
hill Blvd. & Todd Avenue, was presented for Council approval
and acceptance.
Approve plans
& specs for
bus stop
shelter
Req.Cncl.
appvl.
Exemption
Declaration
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It is recommendation of City Engineer
for
that Council accept
$3,408.20, authorize
Accpt.of
Proj.#500
Project #5003 approve change order
payment to Norlund Construction, Inc.
for 90% of contract
Street
and authorize Mayor to execute Notice
of Completion and
Improvements
direct City Clerk to record same.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City
Engineer.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975
Purchasing Department requested Council approval to
declare various items as surplus and to accept informal
bids on same.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve request of Purchasing
Department.
Office of Emergency Services has requested that, in the
'event of disaster, the City appoint 2 individuals, one
to handle the private sector, and one to handle public
sector, this is necessary to meet requirements for
assistance under Public law 93-288, Federal Disaster Relief
Act, City Administrator recommended that he be made
responsible for private sector, axed that Director of Public
Works be responsible for public sector.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve above appointments.
Council approval was requested for Irene Gilbertson,
Assistant Director of Civil Defense, to attend Annual
Conference of California Civil Defense and Disaster
Association, to be held in Santa Cruz, 5/18-21, 1975•
(Budgeted funds available).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Request Council approval for Fire Chief to attend 7th
Annual Fire Administration Institute in Sacramento, 5/20-23,
1975. (Budgeted funds available).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
' and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Police Chief submitted resignation of Mrs. Charlene Huff,
Probationary Police Clerk, effective 5/2/75.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation appoint-
ment. of Mrs. Norma Jean Huttner as Probationary Police
Clerk, effective 5/5/75=
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
Police Chief submitted resignation of Police Reserve
Officer Theodore Weissbuch, effective 4/27/75.
Moved by Councilman Prkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carriea to accept resignation.
Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation appoint-
ments of the following Police Reserve Officers: Joseph
Hawkes, Charles Keller, James McMullen and Robert Shetron,
effective 5/6/75.
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carri.ed to approve all appointments.
Council approval eras requested for Police Chief to attend
Annual Conference of California Peace Officers' Association
in. San Jose, 5/18-22, 1975. (Budgeted funds available).
Mcved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Req.appvl.
informal
bids on
various
items
Apptmt.of 2
individuals
to handle
private &
public sec-
tors for OES
in event of
disaster
Appvl.grntd.
Irene Gil-
bertson to
attend Conf.
5/18-21,1975
Appvl.grntd.
Fire Chf:attnd]
Admin.Institute
in Sacramento
5/20-233 1975
Resig.of Mrs.
Charlene Huff
Prob.Pol.Clk.
eff. 5/2/75
Approve aipt .
Mrs.Norma J.
Huttner,Prob.
Pol.Clk.,eff.
5/5/75
Resig.Theo-
dore Weissbuch
Pol.Res.Off.,
eff. 4/27/75
Approve appt.
4 Pol.Res.Off
eff. 5/6/75
Req.appvl.
of Pol.Chief
to attend
conf.5/18-22,
1975
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975 Page 6
Director of Public Works addressed Council giving a report Rpt. on
on the status of building at 708 N. Azusa Avenue. Mr. Leo status of
Nasser, owner of subject building has obtained a structural bldg. @708 N.
engineer, Mr. Chan, from Glendora, to do a rehabilitation Azusa Ave.
design for the building.
City Administrator informed Council that new 'City Hall is
completed. Staff will be in new quarters 5/12/75..
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator
to make preparations for dedication of new City Hall.
Fire Chief Torrance will receive Annual Civic Service
Councilman Arkison asked Director of Public Works to
award from Fraternal Order of Eagles, Azusa Aerie, Tuesday,
receive Annual
obtain a confirmation from the structural engineer, con-
Civic Service
cerning status of building, and report back to Council at
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
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next meeting. No action taken by Council.
Police Department has been extended an invitation to have
Training
dance by Council members and Department Heads.
City Clerk .read in full a Resolution entitled:
Res. #6297
its SARGE team participate in crowd control and barricaded
Session @
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
suspect training sessions at Camp Pendleton. There is no
Camp Pendleton
cost to City for this training. Lodging, meals, and
5/26-295 1975
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
materials will be provided by the Marine Corps. Training
for 9 Police
sessions to be held 5/28-29, 1975. Following will attend:
Officers
vote of Council:
Lt. Molloy, Sgt- Shomber; Officers; Rivas, Hamrick, Hunter,
Lungi, Martinez, Shepro, and Termath.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that attendance be permitted.
Personnel Board submitted its findings concerning hearing
Larry Hodge
conducted on May 5, 1975, by that body. It was recommended
dismissed as
and ordered that the accused, Larry R. Hodge, be dismissed
Po1.Dept.emp.
as an employee of the Police Department of the City of
eff. 4/7/75
Azusa. Such dismissal to be effective as of 4/7/75.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator informed Council that new 'City Hall is
completed. Staff will be in new quarters 5/12/75..
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator
to make preparations for dedication of new City Hall.
Fire Chief Torrance will receive Annual Civic Service
Fire Chief to
award from Fraternal Order of Eagles, Azusa Aerie, Tuesday,
receive Annual
5/�3/75
Civic Service
Award from
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Eagles 5/13/75
and unanimously carried by roll call to_authorize atten-
dance by Council members and Department Heads.
City Clerk .read in full a Resolution entitled:
Res. #6297
Claims &
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Demands
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 following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
'NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6297.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Soleff Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Monday, 5/12/75,
8:00 p.m., in the new City Hall Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 9:35 p.m.
ui y Clerk
Next Resolution #6298
Next Ordinance #2002