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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 4, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 and led in the salute Call to to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Reverend Paul E. Farrell of the First Christian Church. Present at Roll Call: Also Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker Present: Acting City Attorney Lennard, Acting City Administrator Cooney, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Battalion Chief Schad, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Perks & Recreation Guarrera, Water Superintendent Grosdidier, Personnel Clerk Forsythe, City Clerk Solis. At request of the Mayor, Acting City Administrator intro- duced Department Heads who were present for benefit of the audience. Minutes of 7/21/75 regular meeting were submitted for Council approval. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve minutes of 7/21/75 meeting. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hear- ing, which had been continued from 6/16/75 meeting, on proposed zone change from C-3 to R -3a on property located at SW corner of Alosta and Calera Avenues, Case Z-188 - 'Godwin Bevers and Kathryn, Soelberg, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Planning Director addressed Council and gave a history of subject property, noting that property had been before Planning Commission and Council at various times . To date proposed plans have never been completed. Bob Farrell, 3121 E. Florence Avenue, Downey, represen- tative of Mayer Construction presented a proposed site plan, and explained his position concerning financing. He requested Council effect zone change, and hold off on second reading of Ordinance for 90 days, until he is assured of financing. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Farrell should obtain financing and have a definite plan for construction, before they would effect the change of zone. There being no one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it wa; Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Following discussion it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio to deny the request for change of zone. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz NOES: Councilmen: Arkison, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None Invocation Roll Call Intro.of Dept.Heads Appv1. Min. 7/21/75 Pub.Hrg.on zone chnge. (Case Z -188 - Godwin Bevers & Kathryn Soelberg) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 2 The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hear- ing on a proposed amendment to Title 19 (The Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code, relating to parking of trucks in C-3 zone, the Mayor declared hearing open. City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publica- tion of Notice of this hearing on 7/24/75. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that Municipal Code be amended to allow parking of trucks in 'C-3 zone, but only after a public hearing in each case under procedures set forth for a Conditional Use Permit. There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to close hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to approve amend- ment to Municipal Code, and instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 1975, for annual asphaltic paving materials and equipment rental. City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on 7/17-24, 1975. Two (2) bids were received as follows: ITEM N0, 1 INDUSTRIAL VERNON 6,000 tons Type 1 Asphaltic Concrete ASPHALT ASPHALT FOB plant site w/85-100 Paving Asphalts MATERIALS 1/4"max aggregate, med grading $ 8.900 $ Hourly rental of 8 Ton Roller, operated 88.3 .73 3/8" 8.90 8.89 No. 4 and pickup charge 8.90 9.00 Delivery charge per ton to anywhere in Azusa 1.07 1.25 ITEM NO. lA and pickup charge 60.00 75.00 6,000 tons Type 11 Asphaltic Concrete FOB plant site w/85-100 paving asphalts (Alternate Bid to item No. 1) 3/4" max aggregate, med grading 8.90 8.42 1/2" 8.90 8.52 3/8" 8.90 8.68 No. 4 8.90 8.79 Delivery charge per ton to anywhere in Azusa 1.07 1.25 ITEM NO. 1P SS-lh Liquid Asphalt Emulsion, 10,000 No Bid .60 gals. Delivery charge per gal. to anywhere in Azusa .6o ITEM NO. 2 Hourly rental of 8 Ton Roller, operated and maintained 26.31 24.00 Combined delivery and pickup charge 60.00 75.00 Hourly rental of 12 Ton Roller, operated and maintained 26.31 26.00 Combined delivery and pickup charge 60.00 75.00 Pub.Hrg. on uses permitted in C-3 zone (parking of trucks) Bids for asphaltic paving mat. & equip. rental AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 3 INDUSTRIAL VERNON ITEM N0. 3 ASPHALT ASPHALT MATERIALS Hourly rental of Barber -Greene w/Preto Equip or equal spreader w/3 -man crew 89.94 85.00 Combined delivery and pickup charge 90.00 75.00 It was recommended by the Director. of Public Works that City Council award the contract for annual asphaltic paving materials and equipment rental to Industrial Asphalt Company, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract, and direct City Clerk to return bid guar- antees to unsuccessful bidder. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz to deny recommendation of Director of Public Works. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Arkison, Cruz NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and carried by roll call to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker NOES: Councilmen: Arkison, Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids for ' at 10:00 a.m. July 313 1975, for drilling and develop- Proj.#538 ment of Water Well No. 7, Project No. 538• (Water Well No -7) City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on 7/17-243 1975• Three (3) bids were received as follows: CONTRACTOR BASE PRICE Roscoe Moss Company $45,660.00 Los Angeles McCalla Brothers, Inc. 47,275.50 Chino Water Well Supply Santa Fe Springs 505420.00 It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that City Council award contract for Project No. 538, drilling and development of Water Well No. 7, to Roscoe Moss Co., authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract and direct Cicy Clerk to return bid guarantees to all unsuc- cessful bidders. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom- mendation of Director of Public Works. Mrs. Lillian McNamara 621 N. Cerritos, Apt. #202, Aazsa, Remarks by addressed Council stating alleged mistreatment of her Lillian son Kenneth McNamara, by Police Officers. McNamara re: alleged mis- Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison treatment of and unanimously carried to refer matter to Police Chief son, by Pol. for investigation and report back to Council. Officers AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 4 Police Chief responded to Mrs. McNamara's remarks, stating that if she was not satisfied with his investi- gation, she could requeet the District Attorney to con- duct a separate investigation. Karen McNamara 621 N. Cerritos, Apt. #202, addressed Council re: other instances of Police harassment. Mayor requested she file a formal complaint for investigation. City Clerk presented claim against City by Doris E. Claim vs Donoher, 553 E. 9th St. #3, Azusa, for alleged damage to City vehicle by City street sweeper, on 5/31/75. (Doris E. Donoher) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's insurance carrier. A proposed Resolution was presented fixing the amount of Res. #6320 money necessary to be raised by taxation, for fiscal year fixing 1975-76. amount of money to Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: be raised by taxation A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 13 1975. 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 6320. A proposed Resolution was presented fixing rates of taxes Res. #6321 for fiscal year 1975-76. re: fixing tax rates Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING.TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1975. 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 6321. Request was received from Bert Arons, Auctioneer, to hold Req.for 'a one day auction sale 'huesday, August 19, 1975, of metal auction at fabrication plant including furnishings and equipment, Repco Prod., owned by Repco Products Company, 760 N. Georgia Avenue, 760 N. Azusa. Georgia Ave. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that request be granted. Request was received from Little People International Req.City to for City to purchase ad in souvenir program of the purch.ad Invitational Golf Tournament. (Little People International) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 43 1975 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to purchase a 4 page ad, in the amount of $165., in souvenir program of Invitational Golf Tournament. Request was received from Associated Student Body of Azusa Req.City High School, for City to purchase ad in Azusa High School purchase Yearbook. Council recommended that City purchase full ad in Az. page ad in both Azusa High and Gladstone High School Year- High Yr. books; cost of each $100. Book 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve above recommendations. Request was received from Los Angeles County Fair Associa- tion for permission to hang banners announcing this year's Fair dates, September 12th through 28th, 1975. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that request be granted, if it does not interfere with Golden Days Celebration. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of Person to Person License Transfer (On Sale General), from Bobby L. and Cynthia A. Miller to Victor Col, for premises at 629 E. Foothill Blvd., Victor's Cocktail Lounge (formerly Golden K Lounge). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Request was received from Helping Hand of Azusa for per- mission to hold boxing exhibition at Cruiser Club House on Saturday, August 16, 1975. 'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that request be granted. A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- mending approval of step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status Effective R. Boehnke Pol.Clk.Disp. Perm.Stat./no incr. 8/12/75 S. Acero Sr.Util.Clk. Step 3 8/04/75 D. Humphreys Sr.Secretary Perm.Stat./no incr. 8/12/75 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve recommendations. Req.frm.L.A. Cnty. Fair Assoc.to hang banner, announcing Fair dates ABC Notice 629 E. Foot- hill Blvd. (Victor's Cocktail Lounge) Req. from Helping Hand to hold boxing exhibition Step Raises Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1230 No. 1230 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit cond.apppvd. a single car garage, instead of required two -car garage, on Var.(V-433- property located at 232 S. Lemon Avenue (Case No. V-433 - George George Stimson). No action taken by Council. Stimson) Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1231 conditionally granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition of 13 recreational vehicle spaces an existing mobilehome park, on property located at 600 Gladstone Street (Case No. C-157 - Dwight Kendall). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1232 approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing an on -sale liquor license within 300 feet of a residential zone, on the property located at 1175 E. Alosta Avenue (Case No. C-164 - Marie Callender). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1231 cond.grntd. to CUP (C-157 - W. Dwight Kendall) P.C.Res.#1232 appvd. CUP (c-164 - Marie Callender) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 6 A communication was received from Planning Commission Req.permission requesting Council approval for relocation of canopies for relocation from service station site in Baldwin Park, to service of service station located at 902 N. Azusa Avenue (Shell Oil station pump Company). Canopies proposed to be relocated shall be canopies compatible with architecture of existing station and any damage incurred prior to, or during, the relocation shall be repaired. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried permission be granted to relocate canopies. A communication was submitted from Planning Director Planning stating that members of Planning Commission elected Comm.mbrs. Robert Fry and Dr. Harry Coffin Chairman and Vice Chair- elected man respectively, for year July 1, 1975 through June 30, Chrmn. & 1976. Vice Chrmn. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adop- Ord. #2008 tion rezoning certain premises generally identified as zone cling. 3737 Fish Canyon Road and commonly known as the Hickson (Z-190 - Ranch for zone change from Rla and M2 to CF (Community Paul Romvary) Facilities). Councilman Rubio offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-190 - Paul Romvary). '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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker NOES: Councilmen: Arkison ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 2003. A proposed Settlement Agreement was submitted for Agmt. for Council consideration for Interim Water Services between Interim Wtr. Baldwin Park County Water District, Progressive Transpor- Services tation Company, and City of Azusa. Council requested City Administrator investigate �:.nd report on possible conflict of interest re: Attorneys involved. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison to table this matter to meeting of 8/18/75. _otion carried by the following vote of Council: 'AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz,, Arkison NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Decker ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost on fuel cost adjustment for August, 1975. adjustment for Aug., Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio 1975 and unanimously carried to receive and file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 7 Request Council approval for Hilda Eastman, Consumer Req.Hilda Service Supervisor, to attend quarterly meeting of Eastman, Municipal Utilities Association on August 22, 1975, Con.Serv. in Concord, California. Accountable expenses not to Super.attnd. exceed $85. (budgeted funds available). mtg. 8/22/75 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted. Request from Superintendent of Light & Power for Council Req.temp. confirmation of temporary appointment of Suzanne J. appt.Suzanne McMahon as Utility Clerk -Cashier, Range 112.0, Step 1, J. McMahon as effective 8/4/75. Util.Clk. Cashier, eff. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison 8/4/75. and unanimously carried that request be granted. A proposed Agreement was presented for Council approval Agmt. btwn. between Community Ambulance Service, Inc. and City of Community Azusa, to provide paramedic services within the City. Ambulance Service and Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio City and unanimously carried to approve Agreement and authorize execution by Mayor and City Clerk. A proposed Resolution was presented urging State Legisla- Res. #6322 tion to safeguard Municipalities against financial re: Insurance jeopardy caused by arbitrary and capricious cancellation of their General Liability Insurance. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING STATE LEGISLA- TION TO SAFEGUARD MUNICIPALITIES AGAINST FINANCIAL JEOPARDY CAUSED BY ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS CANCELLATION OF THEIR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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 6322. A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement Res. #6323 for improvement of Industrial Street (Harvey N. Heather). Accptg.Gr. of Easement Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: (Harvey N. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Heather) ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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 6323• Plans and specifications were submitted to Council for Appvl.plans construction of three tennis courts, one volleyball court, & specs Proj. and one basketball court at Northside Park (Project No. 37). No -37 (North- side Park) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MGNDAY, AUGUST 43 1975 Page 8 Monies for this project will come from 1974 Land & Water Conservation Act. Director of Public Works recommended that City Council approve plans and specifications for construction of these courts, and authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of 'Director of Public Works. Request for Council approval for Change Order No. 1, to Project No. 536 (additional pipe fabrication work in amount of $912.00). To maintain our fire rating status with fire underwriters, it is necessary to add two additional main line valves and two air relief valves. Director of Public Works recommended that City Council authorize Change Order No. 1 to Project No. 536 in the amount of $912.00. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. Resignation of Robert Paul Chavez, Maintenance Man I (CETA), effective 7/25/75, was submitted for Council action. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to accept resignation. Termination of Ernest Prettyman, Park Maintenance Man 1 (CETA), effective 7/19/75 was submitted for Council action. Mr. Prettyman is leaving to re-enlist in military service. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve termination. Acting City Administrator Cooney informed Council he had received notice from Paul Conley, operator of the Greyhound Bus Station, in Azusa, that Greyhound bus service was being discontinued as of September 1st. Mr. Conley requested City write Greyhound Bus Lines, and the Public Utilities Commission to protest closing station. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to direct Acting City Administra- tor to write letters of protest to Greyhound Bus Lines and Public Utilities Commission, and also refer to Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Rubio requested Council authorization for his attendance at League of California Cities workshop, to be held at International Hotel, on 8/29/75. 'Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request, with accountable expenses. Councilman Cruz requested definition of policy governing use of City equipment on private property. He expressed concern over what he felt has been unwarranted use of such equipment in the past and recently. Mayor Decker and other members of Council discussed their interpretation re: City policy on this matter. It was felt that the City Administrator should be allowed leeway in deciding whether or not circumstances permit use of City equipment for community functions, as they occur. Appvl.Chng. Order #I, Proj.#536 Resig:Robt. P.Chavez, Maint.Man 1 eff.7/25/75 (CETA Program) Termination Ernest Pretty- man,Pk.Maint. Man 1, eff. 7/19/75 (CETA Progm.) Notice re: closing Grey- hound Bus Station in Azusa Appvl.Attndc. C.Rubio at LCC workshop on 8/29/75 Use of City Equip. & Personnel on private property AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 9 Following further discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison to authorize City Administrator to use his judgement for use of City equipment and personnel on private property, for community functions. Councilman Cruz voted no. Councilman Cruz requested information concerning Cable TV. City Engineer addressed Council and gave a current status report on same. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Solem offered the 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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 6324. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:45 p.m. City e Next Resolution 6325 Next Ordinance 2009 Cable TV Res. #6324 Claims & Demands Adjourn