HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 2, 1975 - CCPUB.WKS. CONF. ROOM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1975 6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
executive session at the above time and place.
Council adjourned at 7:25 P.M. to meet in regular session Adjourn
in the Azusa Auditorium .
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 2, 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 meetingi,;to order and led in salute Call to Order
to the flag.
Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Invocation
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police Chief Elkins, Battalion Chief Redfern,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Supervisor of
Recreation Chase, Finance Officer Cooney,
Personnel Clerk Forsythe, 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.
Minutds of adjourned meeting of 5/27/75 Were submitted for Appvl.of
Council approval. Min.5/27/75
adj.mtg.
'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
City Clerk announced that -bids were opened in his office Bids for Proj.
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday;=May 293 1975, for furnishing #536 -.pipe
pipe and fittings for 5,870 linear ft. of 20' water trans- for water.-.
mission main. (Project No. 536). Present at bid opening transmission
were,Director of Public Works Wells, City Engineer Stimson, mains
Finance Officer Cooney and City Clerk Solis. ,
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
the Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on May 1 & 8,
1975•
Five (5) bids were received as follows:
Bidder Item 1A-20 ft. Item 1B-40 ft. Item 2 Item 3
(Cemen -mor ar lined Tsame as Ductile Asbestos -
coated steel) Iron cement
Ameron, Inc.
$79,021.94
U.S.Pipe & Foundry 108,266.28
' Johns Manville (pipe
only, no fittings)
Certain -Teed Parkson,
Inc.
$71,866.41
95,410.77
Taylor -Jett Co. (pipe $4,887.41
fittings only)
It was the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council award contract for Project No. 536 to Ameron,
Inc.,Pipe Products Group, El Monte, California, low bidder.
$93,174.00
95,583.93.1
5,678.37
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works, accept bid of Ameron, Inc.,
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract, and City
Clerk to return bid bonds to all unsuccessful bidders.
City Clerk presented for execution 1975-76 Community App.exec.of
Recreation Agreement between County of Los Angeles and Agreement
City of Azusa. btwn.L.A.Co.
' & City
It was noted that Agreement was reduced by half from
1974-75 Agreement. After discussion, Councilman Cruz
requested City Administrator provide break down of fund-
ing for this program between School District and City.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and carried by roll call to approve this Agreement and
authorize its execution, Councilman Cruz dissenting.
A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $150,000
Proposed Res.
from Revenue Sharing Fund to General Fund.
re:Revenue
Sharing Funds
There was discussion regarding use of Revenue Sharing
monies. Finance Officer Cooney addressed Council and
(Tabled
explained that Azusa is now in the same position with
to 6/16/75
other cities, we can no longer exist on just tax funds,
mtg.)
therefore, we need Revenue Sharing Funds for operating
expenses.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to table this matter to the
6/16/75 Council meeting.
A proposed Resolution was presented transferring Res. #6300
'$700,000 from Light Fund to General Fund, and $100,000 transfer -
from Water Fund to General Fund. ring Funds
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND
WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
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 6300.
A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $8,500 Res. #6301
from the General Fund to the Sick Leave Fund, transfer -
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: ring funds
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
'TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
SICK LEAVE FUND.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
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 6301.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1975 Page 3
Joe Camarena from Los Angeles Community Services Center,
529 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, addressed Council. The
County Board of Supervisors is contemplating the closing
of five County Community Service Centers, including the
one in Azusa. The funding for these centers is not
federal money, but allocated from County tax monies.
Mr. Camerena'requested that the City support them., by
writing a letter to the Board of Supervisors on their
behalf.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that City Administrator write a
letter to the County Board of Supervisors expressing the
City's support of the Los Angeles Community Services
Center in Azusa.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the followi.na emDlovees!
Name
D. Houts
A. Robbins
J. Ambrogio
L. Jenkin
J. Shaw
J. Remala
E. Prettyman
Pol. Off.
Pol. Off.
Fireman
Acct. Clk.
Plan.Asst.
Equip. Opr.
Maint.Man I CETA
Req, for
support re:
Community
Services
Center
Step Raises
Step 3
6/5/75
(Re-eval)
Step 2
6/3/75
Step 3
6/9/75
Step 2
6/2/75
Step 2
6/3/75
Perm.Stat.(promotion)
6/3/75
Step 2
6/1.2/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that D. Houts be
separated from rest of employees on this action.
Moved by Councilman. Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously car.r:eu to accept recommendation for re-
maining six employees.
Mayor Decker stated the matter of re-evaluation for Officer
Houts be referred to executive session.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1.207
No. 1207, conditionally granted a Variance request to cond.appvd.
permit an 18' deep garage, instead of required 20' and Var.(Case V -
reduced distance between dwelling and accessory building 421 Herman
of 81, instead of required 101, on property located at 1014Boncquet)
N. Orange Ave. (Case V-421 Herman Boncquet). No action
by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1208
No. 1208, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a cond.grntd.
reduced distance between residence and accessory building Var.(Case V -
(detached garage) of 61, instead of the required 101, on 422 Danny
property located at 330 W. Channing St. (Case V-422 Danny Beal)
Beal). No action by Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #1209
Resolution No. 1209, conditionally approved a Variance cond.appvd.
permitting a single car garage, instead of the required Var.(Case V -
two -car garage and a reduction of 6W', instead of required423 John Lyle)
10', between accessory building (garage) and residence,
on property located at 106 S. Lemon Ave. (Case V-423 John
Lyle). No action by Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1210
Resolution No. 1210 conditionally granted a Conditional cond.grnted.
Use Permit to allow on -sale beer and wine within 300' of CUP (Case C -
residential zone, on property located at 817 W. Gladstone 160 Gilbert
St. (Case C-160 Gilbert Grigolla). No action by Council. Grigolla)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 23 1975 Page 4
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1211
Resolution No. 1211 conditionally approved a Conditional cond.appvd.
Use Permit to allow on -sale beer and wine within 3001 of CUP (Case C-
a residential zone, on property located at 190 W. Sierra 161 Fred White)
Madre Ave. (Case C-161 Fred White). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1212
Resolution No. 1212 conditionally granted a Conditional cond.grntd.
'Use Permit allowing construction of drive-in restaurant CUP (Case C-
(McDonaldsl on property located at 980 E. Alosta Ave. 156 Kathryn
(Case C-156 Kathryn Soelberg). No action taken by Soelberg)
Council.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1213
Resolution No. 1213 recommended to City Council a recomm.zone
change of zone classification from C-3 to R3a on property change (Case
located at SW corner of Alosta & Calera Avenues (Case Z-188 Godwin
Z-188 Godwin Bevers & Kathryn Soelberg). Hearing set for Bevers &
6/16/75. Kathryn Soel-
berg)
Proposed Resolution reappointing Mrs. Ruth Rivera as Proposed Res.
member of Parks & Recreation Commission, was presented. held to
Mayor Decker stated that all of the appointments or re- 6/16/75 mtg.
appointments to various Boards and Commissions would be
reviewed at the next Council meeting, and suggested Mrs.
Rivera's reappointment.be held until that time.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
Original
Parks and Recreation Commission has suggested that origUnal fountain
fountain in front of City Hall be preserved. Since Dr. Report
Covington donated money for the fountain, and it was dedi-
cated in his name,by City Council, they suggested it be re-
insta'_led in front of Library or Light & Power Building.
City Administrator Dangleis stated
original fountain no longer exists
have to buy another fountain to ere
lights from original fountain will
presented by Sister City Zacatecas.
were to place a plaque at the base
tain, as this was also donated by D
another plaque be placed in center
Covington's financial contributions
front of City Hall.
that actually the
and the City would
ct, however, the
be used in new one
His several suggestions
of the drinking foun-
r. Covington, and
section recognizing Dr.
for the flowers in
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Parks &
Recreation Commission, giving above suggestions.
Parks & Recreation Commission submitted a proposed policy Policy re:
governing use of Park & Recreation facilities for adoption use of Pks.
by Council. After discussion, it was & Rec.faci-
lities
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table this matter to budget (Told. to
session for discussion with Parks & Recreation Director. budget session)
'Request from Irene Gilbertson, Assistant Director of App.attend.
Civil Defense, for Council approval for attendance to Irene Gilbert -
Southern California Civil Defense & Disaster Association son, QConf.
Annual Conference in Goleta, Ca., on 6/19-20/75. Funds in Goleta,Ca.
are budgeted and accountable costs will be submitted upon 6/19-20/75
return.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 25 1975 Page 5
Appointment of Water Utility Man was submitted for Council Appvl.appt.
confirmation. Water Util.
Man,eff.
Director of Public Works recommended that City Council 6/23/75
confirm, the appointment of Samuel Baldon as Water Utility
Man, Range 115.5, Step 1, effective 6/23/75.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of Direc-
tor of Public Works.
Director of Public Works gave report and demonstration,
on smoke detectors. The cost of smoke detectors ranges
from $45 to $85, not including installation.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that Ordinance adopting Los Angeles County Building
Laws, contain Section deleting requirement that smoke
detectors be mandatory in residential occupancies.
Motion carried by following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen; Rubio, Solem, Cruz
NOES. Councilmen: Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resignation of Police Reserve Officer Darrell D. Wright
effective 5/28/75 was presented for Council action.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
A proposed. Resolution was presented finding Jesse
incapacitated for the performance of his duties,
should be retired for disability.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
Rpt. re:
smoke
detectors
Appvl.resig.
Pol.Res.Off.
Darrell
Wriht, eff.
5/29/75
James Res. #6302
and re: disabil-
ity retire-
ment
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA .
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE
IS INCAPACITATED FOR THE FERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES
AND SHOULD BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY.
(Section 21023.6 Government Code)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimouslycarried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 6302.
Acceptance of construction of City Hall, Project No.
506-1, was presented for Council action.
It is recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council accent construction of Project No. 506-1, by
L. E. Karger, Contractor, and direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion. Total Cost of project
$378,810.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
City Attorney advised Council this is the appropriate time
to take action on request from Covina/Azusa Firefighters
Union Local 2415 IAFF, AFL, CIO. Union has requested they
be 'recognized as representatives for majority of Fire
Engineers and Captains in the: Azusa Fire Department. Two
problems are involved verification of membership, and
Acceptance of
Project
#506-1
Construction
of City Hall
Covina/Azusa
Firefighters
Union Local
2415
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 21 1975
determination of units to be represented.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that recognition would be with-
held pending submission of union members, and classes
for which recognition had been requested.
Director of Public Works addressed Council advising
them of status of building at 708 N. Azusa Avenue. He
'
has talked with Mr. Nasser and his Structural Engineer;
he advised Director of Public Works that bids are being
taken on the project for rehabilitation of above build-
ing.
City Clerk read in full a 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 Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
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 6303.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman. Rubio
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Executive Session.
Adjourned to Executive Sessions 8:45 p.m.
Council reconvened and Mayor called meeting to order
at 9.11 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and
unanimously carried to approve step raise for D. Houts.
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Rpt.on bldg.
708 N.Azusa Ave.
(Leo Nasser)
Res. #6303
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
Council
reconvened
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to 6/3/75, 8.00 p.m. in
Public Works Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 9:12 p.m.
—7 City Clerk
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