HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 2, 1975 - CC (2)PUB.WKS. CONF. ROOM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 23 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
in the Azusa Auditorium .
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 25 1975
Adjourn
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 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.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
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.
Invocation
Roll Call
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 29, 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:
Certain -Teed Parkson,
Inc.
Taylor -Jett Co. (pipe
fittings only)
$4,887.41
It was the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council award contract for Project No. 536 to Ameron,
Inc.,Pipe Products Group, E1 Monte, California, low bidder.
95,583.91
5,678.3(
Bidder
Item 1A-20 ft.
Item 1B-40 ft. Item 2
Item 3
(Cemen -mor ar lined
same as Ductile
Asbestos -
coated steel)
Iron
cement
Ameron, Inc.
$79,021.94
$71,866.41
U.S.Pipe & Foundry
108,266.28
95,410.77
'
Johns Manville (pipe
$93,174.0(
only, no fittings)
Certain -Teed Parkson,
Inc.
Taylor -Jett Co. (pipe
fittings only)
$4,887.41
It was the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council award contract for Project No. 536 to Ameron,
Inc.,Pipe Products Group, E1 Monte, California, low bidder.
95,583.91
5,678.3(
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 25 1975 Page 2
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
Resol�ition was
presented
transferring $150,000
Proposed Res.
from Revenue Sharing Fund to General Fund. re:R.everue
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 23 1975 Page 3
Joe Camarena from Los Angeles Community Services Center, Req. for
529 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, addressed Council. The support re:
County Board of Supervisors is contemplating the closing Community
of five County Community Service Centers, including the Services
one in Azusa. The funding for these centers is .not Center,
federal money, but allocated from County ta_x monies.
Mr. Camerena requested that the City s,.,pport 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 AdrinS4-gator write a
letter to the County Board of Supervisors expressing the
City's support of the Los Angeles Cc..knunit,y Services
Center in Azusa.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name
D. Houts Pol. Off,
A.
Robbins
Pol< Off<
J.
Ambrogio
Fireman
L.
Jenkin
Acct. Clk.
J.
Shaw
P1an.Asst.
J.
Remala
Equip. Opr.
E.
Prettyman
Maint.Man I CETA.
Step 3
Step 2
Step 3
Step 2
Step 2
Perm.Sa.
Step 2
(prcmot,ion )
6/ ;/'
6/'
6/?/75
6/=/7
6/3/77
6/1.2/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Sol.era
and unanimously carried by roll call that D, Hc-uts be
separated from rest of employees ori 4 a, t 0r,,
'Moved by Councilmar. Crkison, Ser;ondei bV Councilman So.lem
and unanimously carr._.: to accept recommendation for re-
maining six employees.
Mayor Decker stated th.e matter of :re -e ra..ua• io- , for Off Cer
Houts be referred to executive session
Notice was given gnat Planning Commissic.^, by
P.G.Res. #1209
No. 1207, conditionally granted a
'Dari en -_e req•.;es*. to
:ond.:r-pvd.
Va.r.(Case V -
permit an 18° deep garage, instead
of re�.uir<d .=° and
Var..(Ga.se
'J -
reduced distance between dwelling
and accessory building
422
Merman
of 8', instead of required 101, on
propert,, located at 101uBcncgaetl
Resolution No. 1210 conditionally granted a Conditional
N. Orange Ave. (;,ase V-421 Herman
Bonequet). No action
CUP (Case C -
residential zone, on property located. at 817 W. Gladstone
by Council.
St. (Case C -i60 Gilbert Grigolla). No action by Council..
Grigolla)
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Res0.11ution P,C�Res.#1208
No. 1208, conditionally granted a Variance to permit a• cond.grntd,
reduced distance between residence and accr-:ssory building `*'ar.(Case V -
(detached garage) of 61, instead of the reaW red 101, on 42:2 Danny
property located at 330 W. Channing St, (Case V-•422 Danny Beal)
Beal). No action by Council,
Notice was f,.:rther given that Planning Ccma.iss_on, by
P.G.Res. #1209
Resolution No, 3.209, conditionally approved a Variance
cond.appvd,
permitting .a single car garage, instee.d of the required
Va.r.(Case V -
two -car garage and a reduction of 616`` i.nstlead of required42;
John Lyle)
101, between accesvory building ,gaga •^) ar.d residence,
on property located at :L06 S. iemcr, nS"- . (Ca8e V-423 John
Lyle). No action by Counci.L
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by
P.G.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 -i60 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 300° 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
Notice was
also given tYa t Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.#1212
change of zone classification from C-3 to Ria on property
Resolution
No. 1212 conditionally granted a Conditional
cond.grntd.
Z-188 Godwin. Bevers & Kathryn Soelberg). Hearing set for
Use Permit
allowing construction of drive-in restaurant
CUP (Case C-
McDonalds
Case C-156
on property located at 980 E. Alosta Ave.
Kathryn Soelberg). No action taken by
156 Kathryn
Soelberg)
member of Parks & Recreation Commission, was presented.
Council.
Mayor Decker stated that all of the appointments or re-
6/!6/75 mtg.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.#1213
Resolution No. 12.1.3 recommended to City Council a
recomm.zone
change of zone classification from C-3 to Ria 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
se
proposed Res.
member of Parks & Recreation Commission, was presented.
held to
Mayor Decker stated that all of the appointments or re-
6/!6/75 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.
and unanimously carried to table this matter to budget
Moved by Councilman Sclem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and
unanimously carried to receive and file.
budget session)
Original
Parks and Recreation Commission has suggested that origL:ia.l
fountain
fountain in front of City Hall be preserved. Since Dr.
Report
Covington donated money for the fountain, and it was dedi-
Southern California Civil Defense & Disaster AssocJa tion
cated in his name by City Council, they suggested it be re-
insta'.led in front of Library or Light & Power Building.
in Goleta,Ca.
City Administrator Da.ngleis stated that actually the
original fountain no longer exists and the City would
have to bizy another fountain to erect, however, the
lights from original fountain will be used in new one
presented by Sister City Zacatecas. His several suggestions
were to place a plaque at the base of the drinking foun-
tain, as this was also donated by Dr. Covington, and
another plaque be placed in center section recognizing Dr.
Covington's financial contributions for the flowers in
front of City Hall.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
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 AssocJa tion
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.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 23 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: Counc.ilme.n. 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
Wri ht, eff.
5/2/75
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 PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES
AND SHOULD BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY.
(Section 21023.6 Government Code)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried 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 23 1975 Page 6
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 F-iolic 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, Ark.ison, 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 Session- 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.
Rpt.on bldg.
708 N.Azusa Ave.
(Leo Nasser)
Res. #6303
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
Council
reconvened
Moved by Councilmar: 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.
1
Al/C7 Lz2. r�AI-
/ City Clerk
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