HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 5, 1975 - CCAZUSA 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.
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.
' 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".
' Mayor Decker welcomed the members of Soccer team from Introd.of
Zacatecas. Paul Mendoza, Member of the Planning Commis- Zacatecas
cion, 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 39, 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 Co wncilman 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
'
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 5, 1975 Page 2
A Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for ABC Notice
On -Sale General (Bona Fide Eating Place), license transfer !)2 7 mill
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
new license application for
On -Sale Beer & Wine
(Bona
G ad-
Public Eating Place),
for Gilbert Grigolla
& Maximo
stone St.
'Fide
M. Padilla, for premises at
817 W. Gladstone St.
(Maximo'.)
(Maximo's)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded
by Councilman
Rubio
Orange Ave.
and unanimously carried to
receive and file.
ilton)
Hamilton). No action taken by
Notice was given
that Planning
Commission,
by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1201
No. 1201 conditionally granted
a Variance
to permit a
cond.grntd.Var
reduced distance
between dwelling and accessory
building
(Case V-418 -
(garage) of 5""
instead of required 10'
on property
Margene Ham -
located at 439 S.
Orange Ave.
(Case V-416
- Margene
ilton)
Hamilton). No action taken by
Council.
Moved by Councilman Cruz,
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1202
No. 1202 co:^ditionally granted a Variance to permit a 25' cond.grntd.Var
high screen fence within a required side and rear yard (Case V-419 -
setback, on property located at 619 Virginia Ann Drive Steven
(Case V-419 - Steven Hartranft). No action taken by Hartranft)
Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1203
Resolution No. 1203 conditionally approved a Conditional cond.appvd.CUP
Use Permit to allow reopening of a non -conforming use (Case C-158 -
(automobile service station without a CUP), on property Sav-Mor Oil Co
' located at 710 S. Azusa Ave. (Case C-158 - Sav-Mor Oil
Company). No action taken by Council.
Personnel Bd.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises/
recommending approval of step raises/permanent status for Perm.Status
the following employees:
Name
Request was received from
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
5/18/75
S.
Wyman
Fireman
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.) 5/21/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING 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.
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
2nd Rdg.
approving annexation of certain
territory known as Annexa-
Ord.2000 re:
tion District No. 78.
Annex.Dist.
#78
Councilman. Solem offered for
adoption the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING 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.
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: Co?2ncilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen. None
ABSENT: Co nr cilmen: 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-!84) chngg (Case
Z-1t�4 )
Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES AND ESTABLISHING THE ZONING
FOR CER'TAT' OTHER PREMISES TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE
ANNEXATION OF SUCH PREMISES TO THE CITY OF AZUSA (Zone
Change Case No. Z-184).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and jranimously 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 b\ t':e following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Pubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilr..:en: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 2001.
An Or~';:.an^_a
wad presented
for introdvotory
first reading
1st rdg.Ord.
establishing
the zoning for
NE corner Hilltop Drive and
re zone chng.
Sierra rRa,l»
Avenue. as R -la
(Single Family
Residential).
(Z-187 - Leo
(Mineral
Nasser)
Counc�_l.la. Ark`.so., offered
for introductory
first reading
to
an Ordi nanc.^
a it.i.'vle:a
A'? ORDINA!� t. OF THE CITY COLiNICIL OF THE CI11 OF THE CITY
OF AZ? ;? ..� 0??II?G CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case
No. Z-187 - Leo Nasser).
Moved br, Coa:cilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and t:nanir.c:,.=ly c4rrie:; by re11 call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented
for introductory first
reading
1st rdg.Ord.
amending Section 5,12..110
of -.zusa Municipal Code
relating
amend.MC re:
to Business License Taxes
(mineral extraction) and
adding
Bus.Lic.Tax
Sec. 5.=.2.111.
(Mineral
Extraction)
City Attorney asked if anyone
in the audience wished
to
be heard.
Ray Jarecki representing Transit Mixed Concrete Co., and
Jack Smith representing Owl Rock Products Co. addressed
Co:ancil 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 $1500., instead of
$3,800., as originally claimed.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
'City Adminiistrator 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,IAFF, 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 Col.ncilma.n 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 $1,000.
for roofing contract and materials, and authorize Director
of Public Works to proceed with construction.
' Mcved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimcusly 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.
' It is recommendation of City Engineer
Project #500, approve change order for
payment to Norlund Construction., Inc.
and authorize Mayor to execute Notice
direct City Clerk to record same.
Approve plans
& specs for
bus stop
shelter
Req.Cncl.
appvl.
Exemption
Declaration
that Council accept Acept.of
$3,408.20, authorize Proj.#500
for 90% of contract Street
of Completion and Improvements
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City
Engineer.
AZNSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 55 1975 Page 5
Purchasing Department requested Council approval to Req.appvl.
declare various items as surplus and to accept informal informal
bids on same. bids on
various
Moved by Ccurcilm.a,r Arkiscn, seconded by Councilman Rubio items
and unanimously carrieJ to approve request of Purchasing
Department.
Office of Emu-igency Services has requested that, in the Apptmt.of 2
event of the City appoint 2 individuals, one individuals
' to handle the p gate sector, and one to handle public to handle
sector, tY s neces ary to meet requirements for private &
assistance ,,.neer D_,blic Law 93-288, Federal Disaster Relief public sec -
Act. C ty Adrii iswratcr :eccimnendei that he be made tors for OES
responsible for private sector, a.rd. that Director. of Public in event of
Works be re,;ponsible for public sector. disaster
Moved by Co.:r;ilman ""—uz seconded by Councilman Solem
and t!ns,raim_..., _,y carr ed tc approve above appointments .
Council _.p, roj%a..i was rr.gz=,s ted for Irene Gilbertson,
Appvl.grntd.
Assistant :, rector Ci,,i De"core, to attend Annual
Irene Gil -
Conference of l_'.forn a C:i-j.= Defense and Disaster
bertson to
Association, to be held n Santa Cruz, 5/18-21, 1975.
attend Conf.
(Budgeted t:'s availsb:_e,
5/18-21,1975
Moved by Cou.i c:ilma.n. Soleir.. seconded by Councilman Rubio
Pol.Res.Off.,
and unan1mo_.s:.y carried. by .oa]l call to approve request.
Me -,-e' by C, .:::ci: :.:t. 1`rlwv_so,., seconded by Councilman Rubio
Request Co:.:^.c l approval. for Fire Chief to attend 7th
Appvl.grntd.
Annual Fre adTMin'stragion Institute in Sacramento, 5/20 23,
Fire Chf.-attnd
1975. (Budgeted fords -1-Va able).
Admin.Institut
Approve appt.
in Sacramento
Moved by Ccajn:ci.lrTan Soler., seconded by Councilman. Rubio
5/20-23, 1975
and unan• moi c-arri d b'J ro.l.i call to approve request.
Hawkes, Ch.., -e:- Keller, James McMullen and Robert Shetron,
'
Police C.ief .zb;.:. .te:' yesl'.gnation of Mrs, C:�arlene Huff,
Resig.of Mrs.
Probat.ionar- ?olive Clerk, effective 5/2/75e
Charlene Huff
'
Prob.Pol.Clk.
Move;: t;,y 40 :-.vii ;a.::; Cry-.; seconded �Dy Councilman Rubio
eff. 5/2/75
and.;CCe'p+ re$ignati.On.
Police C.':ief ubm:_tted `i Cc'.> cin co:nfirma•tiorn appoint-
Approve apt.
m.ent. of Mrs. 11corma. Jean � u_tt:,er as Probationary Police
Mrs.Norma J.
Clerk, eff:°~._`.-;e 5/5/75 Huttner,Prob.
Pol.Clk.,eff.
Moved by Cou^.:;'l.man R,u.b`.o., seconded by Councilman Solem 5/5/75
and 7:7u.r;i.mo..s: carr:°_ed to approve appointment.
Folice C:c_ef s:ybmi't•e resie.nation of Police Reserve
Resig.Theo-
0,: care W :.::_. r:c.., fec _, 4/7/7;.
done Weissbuch
Pol.Res.Off.,
Me -,-e' by C, .:::ci: :.:t. 1`rlwv_so,., seconded by Councilman Rubio
eff. 4/27/75
and sly carne) to accept resignation.
PoIT.ce 1'n1ef-.:bm'ttad for Council confirmation appoint-
Approve appt.
mer.ts of t �. [nllowirg Police Reserve Officers; Joseph
4 Pol.Res.Off..
Hawkes, Ch.., -e:- Keller, James McMullen and Robert Shetron,
eff. 5/6/75
effective ./5/';•
'
Moved by G. r.c;_:.r.:.n. r'^ibio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimcusly c:rr ed to approve all appointments.
Co,ancil .approval o:.::.e for Police Chief to attend
Req.appvl.
An;.:.a•1 Cor.feren.e cf Calforni.a Peace Officers' Association
of Pol.Chief
io Sar, Joss, 5/l ,-•22, i97;, (Bc;dgeted funds available).
to attend
conf.5/18-22,
Mc:~ed by_•:: -.c lsa:i Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
1975
and unan..:irrio;.=Iy carried. by roll call to approve request.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 51 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.
Councilman Arkison asked Director of Public Works to
obtain a confirmation from the structural engineer, con-
cerning status of building, and report back to Council at
next meeting. No action taken by Council.
' Police Department has been extended an invitation to have
its SARGE team participate in crowd control and barricaded
suspect training sessions at Camp Pendleton. There is no
cost to City for this training. Lodging, meals, and
materials will be provided by the Marine Corps. Training
sessions to be held 5/28-29, 1975. Following will attend:
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.
Training
Session @
Camp Pendleton
5/2d-29� 1975
for 9 Police
Officers
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
Pol.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
5/13/75• 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 RESOLUTS.:)^ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Demands
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF .v'HICH 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 Solea 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.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6298
Next Ordinance #2002