HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 27, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1975 7630 p.m.
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 and led in Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Albert Duggan of St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: Acting City Attorney Lennard, City
Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public
Works Wells, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Acting
Fire Chief Schad, Planning Director Fitz-
simmons, Director: -of Parks & Recreation
Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, 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 adjourned meeting of 4/29/75, regular meeting
Appvl.of Min.
of 5/5/75 and adjourned meeting of 5/12/75 were submitted
4/29 75,5/5/75,
for Council approval.
& 5/12/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
Mrs. Pauline Asmus, 453 W. 2nd Street, Azusa, Bicentennial
Mrs.P.Asmus
Chairman, addressed Council and reported on projects
rpt.on proj.
proposed by Bicentennial Committee.
for Bicenten=
nial
Mayor suggested that she contact City Administrator in
order to discuss committee budget requirements..
Mr. Walter Keil, representative of Foothill CehtarnMer-
Req.from W.
chants, appeared before Council with request that Council
Keil for
waive fingerprinting policy for carnival employees of the
waiver of
Christiansen Amusement Corp., San Bernardino. He stated
fingerprint.
that the carnival owners would use city people and some
of carnival
transients and that all information concerning these
employees &
employees would be available. The purpose of this carni-
license fees,
val is to raise funds for the Azusa Aztec Band Boosters
Club. He also requested that the license fee of $350. be
waived since this is for a non-profit organization. He
advised that 20% of gross receipts would be turned over
to the Band Boosters.
Chief Elkins advised Council of importance of finger-
printing carnival employees; that many times warrant
arrests have been made, also, fingerprints and pictures
are available if any violations are committed.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and carried by roll call that the $350. license fee be
waived. Mayor Decker dissenting as he wished to discuss
the agreement with Band Boosters prior to waiving fees.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request for
waiver of fingerprinting carnival employees be denied.
The City Clerk presented two claims against the City: Claims vs.
City
1. General Telephone Co., for alleged damage to Gen.Tel.Co.&
underground communications by City's backhoe at C.IU4 Wocholz
Santa Fe Ave., on 2/26/75.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 273 1975
2. Clarence L. Wocholz, 201 Grandview, Apt. #205,
Covina, for alleged use of excess force by police
officers resulting in injuries to left arm and wrist
on 3/$/75.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's
insurance carrier.
A Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
for application for On Sale Beer and Wine - Bona fide
public eating place (new license) by Albert L. and
Rita H. Tarozzi, for premises at 351 S. Irwindale Ave.
Aplicants previously applied for license transfer at
3&7 S. Irwindale and application was protested and
withdrawn.
Police Chief Elkins advised Council that due to new
license being for a public eating place with only -beer
and wine served, and not for a bar, that he had no
objections.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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ABC Notice:
S. rwin-
dale Ave.
(Mr. T's)
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice:
Person -to -Person license transfer for On Sale Beer -Food, 347 S. Irwin -
from Horace Hatcher to Lois Wise & Lonnie Wise, at dale Ave.
premises 347 S. Irwindale Ave. (Kamau). (Kamau)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer to Parks and Recreation
Commission with report of decision to art group requesting
use of park.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted show- City Treas.
ing a balance of $2,556,140.61 as of April 30, 1975. Fin.Statemt.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Request was received from Personnel Board to amend three Pers.Bd.amend
job descriptions in Police Department to allow substitu- job.descrip.
tion of a GED certificate for high school graduation of 3 classif.
requirement. in P.D.
This request was submitted as part of the EEO committee's
review of job classifications within the City. This
change would seem justified as GED certificates are
commonly accepted; also all classifications in the Police
'Department would then be equitable.
Moved by Councilman Solem that amendment be referred to
City Attorney for preparing necessary Ordinance; motion
withdrawn due to amendment in job classifications not
being governed by Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of
Personnel Board. Councilman Rubio dissenting as he felt
this would lower standards and caliber of prospective
employees.
city Clerk
submitted
a request from"The
Starving Artists"
Req.for use
use of
mini -park
on corner of Azusa
Ave. and Foot-
of mini -park
'for
hill Blvd.
set up with
for an Art
regard to
Fair. Guidelines
license fees, kind
would have to be
of usage, for
for Art Fair
display or
sale.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer to Parks and Recreation
Commission with report of decision to art group requesting
use of park.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted show- City Treas.
ing a balance of $2,556,140.61 as of April 30, 1975. Fin.Statemt.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Request was received from Personnel Board to amend three Pers.Bd.amend
job descriptions in Police Department to allow substitu- job.descrip.
tion of a GED certificate for high school graduation of 3 classif.
requirement. in P.D.
This request was submitted as part of the EEO committee's
review of job classifications within the City. This
change would seem justified as GED certificates are
commonly accepted; also all classifications in the Police
'Department would then be equitable.
Moved by Councilman Solem that amendment be referred to
City Attorney for preparing necessary Ordinance; motion
withdrawn due to amendment in job classifications not
being governed by Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of
Personnel Board. Councilman Rubio dissenting as he felt
this would lower standards and caliber of prospective
employees.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1975 Page 3
Notice was
given that Planning
Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1204
rnt.Var.(Case
No.
1204 granted
a Variance to
permit reduced rear yard
IV -420 A. Peck)
of
5 feet
instead of required 25
feet on property located
P.C.Res.#1206:
at
133 N.
Vernon Ave. (Case No.
V-420 Annemarie Peck).
as Rainbow Angling Club. (Case No. Z-186 Planning
6/16/75. No
No
action
taken by Council.
action taken by Council.
Club)
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1205
No. 1205 conditionally approved Conditional Use Permit
islands
cond.appvd.CUP
(Case #C-159
to allow installation of canopies over pump of
Shell 011 Co.)
an existing automobile service station, on property
at 902 N. Azusa Ave. (Case No. C-159 Shell Oil
'located
Co.). No action taken by Council.
Ord.for 2nd
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.#1206:
Resolution No. 1206 recommended to City Council a change
recomm.chng.of
of zone classification from C-2 to Rla on property known
zone class.from
as Rainbow Angling Club. (Case No. Z-186 Planning
6/16/75. No
C-2 to Rla
(Case z-186
Commission). Hearing set before Council on
Rainbow Angling
action taken by Council.
Club)
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and ado -
Ord.#2002 re:,
tion rezoning certain premises (Case Z-187 Leo Nasser .
zone chng.Z-187
ber. If at that time there has not been a substantial
L.Nasser
Councilman Cruz offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Z-187 -
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No.
Leo Nasser).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Monthly Rpts.
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
' mitted by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
'by
following vote of Councils
AYES: Councilmen-. Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 2002.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading amending
Ord.for 2nd
Municipal Code relating to business license taxes (Min-
rdg.re:
Mineral Ex-
eral Extraction Tax).
traction Tax
City Administrator Dangleis advised Council of Finance
removedfrom
officer's report on excavation tax which disclosed
Ag enda -
Tabled
information covering two quarters, with a drop in sales
tax of 48% and tonnage 2%. It was recommended that the
Ordinance remain unchanged until information for the last
two quarters of this fiscal year is available in Septem-
ber. If at that time there has not been a substantial
change in the percentage of taxable sales then an amend-
ment to the Ordin&rna would be in order.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to table this item until the
first meeting in September.
Monthly reports from the various departments were sub-
Monthly Rpts.
' mitted by the City Administrator.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Director of Public Works submitted the Notice of Comple-
Notice of
Completion
tion for Project No. 525, Telemetering Control System
(Proj.#525)
additions for Azusa water division.
It was his recommendation that City Council approve
Project No. 525, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute document and process it for recordation with
County Recorder.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1975
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director -of Public Works.
Director of Public Works also submitted Notice of
Completion for Project No. 545, reroofing of west and
east wings of City Hall. The original contract was for
$28,620., but due to color and texture of existing
roofing that was to be salvaged a change of $1,400. was
necessary, bringing total cost to $30,020.00
'It was his recommendation that City Council
approve the reroofing project and direct the City Clerk
to file Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Following discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting Grant Deed
re: acquisition of right-of-way for improvement of Arrow
Highway.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6298.
Request for Council adoption of 1975 Los Angeles County
Building Laws with changes.
It was the recommendation of Director of Public Works
that City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare
a Resolution or Ordinance embodying the Los Angeles
County Building Laws into the Municipal Code with the
exception of the substandard building abatement portion.
Discussion was held regarding requirement for installing
smoke detectors in residential occupancies.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that Director of Public Works
make a report on cost of smoke detectors for 6/2/75 meet-
ing, and City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance.
Communication was received concerning Los Angeles County
Flood Control District excess property for sale.
Examination of the excess property revealed tka t it could
not be used for parks and it was recommended that City
Administrator be authorized to communicate to Flood Con-
trol District advising that the City of Azusa has no
interest in this property.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that recommendation be approved.
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Notice of
Completion
(Prof.#545)
Res.#6298
accptg.Gr.
Deed for -
right-of-way
Req.adopt
1975 Co.Bldg.
Laws
Discussion re:
smoke detectors
in residential
occupancies
L.A.Co.Flood
Control Dist.
excess propty.
for sale
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 271 1975 Page 5
Fire Chief submitted request for Captain Erbert Cordell Req.E.Cordell
to attend Annual Workshop of.California Conference of attnd.Arson
Arson Investigators in San Jose, June 5th and 6th, 1975, Workshop 6/5 -
advance accountable expenses of $125• and use of depart- 6/6 in San
mental vehicle. Jose
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Request was submitted for Eric Pfisterer, RPO, Civil"
Req.E.Pfisterer
to attend the Peacetime Radiation Incident
attnd.Radiation
'Defense,
Training course at Pasadena Training Center June 9-13,
Training,Pasa-
1975, expenses not to exceed $50.00 with half being
dena 6/9-13
paid by the Office of Emergency Services.
708 N. Azusa Ave. (Leo Nasser) was discussed. Director
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Ave.
Request was received from Director of Parks & Recreation
Req.Counc.
for Council opposition to Assembly Bill 1911, dealing
opposition
with subdivisions.
AB 1911 -
subdivisions
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that Mayor be authorized to
Claims &
send letter to proper officials protesting passage of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
this bill.
City Administrator suggested the date of June 19th, City Hall
7:00 P.M. for dedication ceremony of City Hall with Dedication
Open House to follow until 9:00 p.m. The evening 6/19
ceremony was recommended because more members of the
public could attend.
City Administrator apprised Council of official request 3 Cities to
of the cities of Azusa, Covina and West Covina to participate
participate in the validation project of Phase II of the in Fire Service
Long Range Planning Grant #4-90105 known also as Long Range Study
Planning for the Fire Service.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve date of 6/19/75 for
the dedication of city hall.
Council pending item regarding status of building at
Re:bldg.at
708 N. Azusa Ave. (Leo Nasser) was discussed. Director
708 N.Azusa
of Public Works advised that he was unable to meet with
Ave.
structural engineer to date and that he would have a
(Leo Nasser)
positive or written report for Council meeting of 6/2/75.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution entitled:
Res. #6299
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 Cruz
that 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 6299.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Executive
and unanimously carried to adjourn to executive session
Session
City Hall Conference Room.
'in
Time of adjournment to Executive Session: 9:15 p.m.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting to
Council
order at 9:50 p.m-
reconvened
City Administrator apprised Council of official request 3 Cities to
of the cities of Azusa, Covina and West Covina to participate
participate in the validation project of Phase II of the in Fire Service
Long Range Planning Grant #4-90105 known also as Long Range Study
Planning for the Fire Service.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1975 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried that city participate in the study. Council-
man Rubio dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Monday, June 2,
1975 at 6030 p.m. in the Azusa Auditorium.
Time of Adjournment: 10:01 p.m.
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