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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 15, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 Call to Order salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Presby- Invocation terian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call Arkison, Decker Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield. City Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light 8c Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Parks & Recrea- tion Guarrera, 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 audience.Dept. Heads Minutes of 9/2/75 regular meeting were submitted for Council Appvl. Min. approval. 9/2/75 mtg. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted. On behalf of Roberto Ramos Davila, exchange teacher from P.Mendoza Zacatecas, Paul Mendoza presented to the City, a portfolio presented containing pictures of Zacatecas. gift to City Ken Snow of Monrovia Jr. Chamber of Commerce, addressed Organ.mtg.of 'Council and audience inviting interested and qualified Az.Jr.Chamber citizens to an organizational meeting of Azusa Jr. Chamber of Commerce of Commerce, being held at the Chamber of Commerce confer- ence room. Mayor Decker welcomed back Fire Chief Robert Torrance after his illness. Item which had been tabled from 9/2/75 ,meeting, Foothill Center Merchants Association for waiver of fees for carni- val to be held 9/18-21, 1975, was again presented to Council A communication was rec•cived on 9/5/75, .from Foothill Center Merchants Association, stating its request to withdraw waiver of license fees. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. Fire Chief Torrance welcomed back Foothill Center Merch. Assoc .req. for carnival Mr. Robert Farrell, Mayer Construction Company, addressed R.Farrell Council requesting initiating proceedings for change of zone addressed Cncl. on property at SW corner of Alosta and Calera Avenues, be re: zone chnge. reconsidered by Council. After discussion, it was 'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to send request for re -initiating proceedings back to Planning Commission to be set for public hearing. Motion failed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison ABSENT: Councilmen: None AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Page 2 City Attorney advised Mr. Farrell that developer can file for a new application, for change of zone, with Planning Commission. The following people addressed Council expressing their view and concerns over these existing conditions. Linda Jennings 302 S. Pasadena A enue, Azusa R. E. Leach, 245 E. Russell AvenuU, Azusa Thomas Gurfey, 349 S. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa Mrs. Overbay, 200 S. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa Alternatives were discussed, at length. Council agreed that stop signs should be installed at Mason Street and Pasadena Avenue. Resolution prepared by City Attorney for installation of Res. #6331 stop signsat Pasadena and Russell, was amended to include re: Stop stop signs at Mason and Pasadena. intersections Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSEC- TIONS. 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct Superintendent of Light & Power, and Director of Parks & Recreation to study lighting situation, have street discs installed, and signs posted regarding speed limits , and further,to re -post "Caution 'Children Playing" sign. City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Colleen F. Clami vs Ryba 919 E. Mountain View, Glendora, for accident caused City by afleged malfunctioning of traffic signal, at intersec- tion of Barranca Street and Alosta Avenue on 3/24/75. An application for permission to file late claim was also sub- mitted with claim. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's insur- ance carrier. Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice person to person transfer, from Lonnie G. Galyen to Paul A. . oo - Lewis for On Sale General Public Premises, on property hill Blvd. located at 927 W. Foothill Blvd. (formerly Funny Car). (fony Car) P1�n Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to receive and file. A petition was submitted from Azusa residents and park Petition re: users res the following requests and conditions at Gladstone hazardous Park: conditions at Gladstone Pk. 1. 4 -way stop sign needed at Mason and Pasadena Avenues. 2. Poorly situated parking areas. Baseball field lights to be left on until 10:00 p.m. Re -post "Caution Children Playing" sign at Pasadena and Mason Avenues. The following people addressed Council expressing their view and concerns over these existing conditions. Linda Jennings 302 S. Pasadena A enue, Azusa R. E. Leach, 245 E. Russell AvenuU, Azusa Thomas Gurfey, 349 S. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa Mrs. Overbay, 200 S. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa Alternatives were discussed, at length. Council agreed that stop signs should be installed at Mason Street and Pasadena Avenue. Resolution prepared by City Attorney for installation of Res. #6331 stop signsat Pasadena and Russell, was amended to include re: Stop stop signs at Mason and Pasadena. intersections Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSEC- TIONS. 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct Superintendent of Light & Power, and Director of Parks & Recreation to study lighting situation, have street discs installed, and signs posted regarding speed limits , and further,to re -post "Caution 'Children Playing" sign. City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Colleen F. Clami vs Ryba 919 E. Mountain View, Glendora, for accident caused City by afleged malfunctioning of traffic signal, at intersec- tion of Barranca Street and Alosta Avenue on 3/24/75. An application for permission to file late claim was also sub- mitted with claim. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's insur- ance carrier. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Page 3 Mr. Ralph De Berry, 1560 Viewcrest Dr., and Mrs. Alberta Metha, 1575 Viewcrest Dr., addressed Council with complaints con- Complaints re: cerning vacant lots adjacent to their property, and in the noise & dust area. Motorbikes, motorcycles, and bicycles create noise from motor - and dust conditions. Mr. De Berry asked if the City has an bikes etc. Ordinance against this. City Attorney stated City does not have an Ordinance, how- ever, if it was determined to be a public nuisance, the remedy would be to file an action to compel the owner of 'the property to abate its use for that purpose. This would give the Police Department a vehicle for enforcement. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City Attorney and Police Chief for investigation. A communication was received from Personnel Board,recom- Step Raises mending step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status Effective T. King Meter Reader Step 4 10/02/75 C. Gutierrez Meter Reader Step 4 9/19/75 L. Pedroza St.Mnt.Ldmn. Perm.Stat. no incr. 9/18/75 F. Corrales Maint.Man II Perm.Stat.(no incr.; 9/18/75 C. Cooper Pol.Officer Step 3 9/i8/75 R. Smith Pol.Officer Step 5 9/28/75 D. Hyder Pol.Clk. Step 3 9/18/75 L. Learn Asst.Purch.Off. Step 4 9/19/75 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendations. 'Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1235 No. 1235 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit cond. appvd. a reduced side yard setback of 2211, instead of required 5' Var. (Case on property located at 547 N. Angeleno Avenue (Case No. V-436 V-436 Manuel Manuel Alva). No action taken by Council. Alva) Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1236 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 6147, Paramount and Jackson (Miller & Flores). No action taken by Council Communication was submitted from Planning Commission re- questing Council approval for the relocation of single family residence to 420 N. Alameda Avenue. P.C.Res.#1236 appvd. Tent. Parcel Map No. 6147 Req.for reloca- tion of single family res. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve relocation, subject to conditions set forth by Planning Commission. City Attorney reported that litigation from certain Rpt. re: employees of the Fire Department, which was heard in Pomona litigation branch of Superior Court has now been taken under sub- of Fire mission by Judge, results would be known in several weeks. Dept. City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, show- City Treas. ing a balance of $2,172,772.50, as of August 30, 1975. Fin.Statement 'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. Monthly reports from various departments were submitted Monthly Rpts. by City Administrator. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 153 1975 Page 4 Proposed Resolution was presented transferring $3,093.49 Res. #6332 from the General Fund to Project Divert fund. Finance transferring Officer advised this will close Project Divert account. funds Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PROJECT DIVERT FUND. '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 Finance Officer advised Council that Finance Department has established two new funds as follows: Community Development Program (Fund No. 2) and Community Redevelop- ment Agency (CRA) (Fund No. 17). A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $5,000 from the General Fund (City Council Account No. 5010.260) to Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FUND. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried 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 A proposed Resolution was presented re: Deferred Compen- sation Plan. This plan, at no cost to the City, allows employees to save funds at higher interest rates for retirement or future expenditures without paying income tax on funds until funds are withdrawn from the program. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS IMPLEMENTATION. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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 Finance Dept. establishes two new funds Res. #6333 transferring funds Res. #6334 re: Deferred Compensation Plan AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Page 5 A proposed Resolution was presented commending Tony Res. #6335 Contreras, Consumer Serviceman, Light & Power Department, commending upon his retirement after 20 years of service with the Tony City. Contreras upon his Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: retirement A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING TONY CONTRERAS UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY. Moved by Councilman ArkisDn, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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 City Administrator presented communication from City Attor- Comm. re: ney with request from Mr. Ullrich for certain amendments City owned to the existing lease he holds on property at 5th and propty.at Virginia Avenues. It was the City Administrator's opinion 5th & there would be no great advantage to the City to amend the Virginia lease. Aves. Mr. James Carlile, General Manager and Carol Bausch, Secretary Treasurer, of West Coast Plywood and Forest Fabricators, addressed Council presenting their views on need to amend lease, and answered questions directed by Council. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried that City Administrator and City Attorney discuss the possibility of amendment based on increase of rental. City Administrator presented request from Robert D. Andrews Req. to to purchase City right-of-way in Rainbow Angling Club purchase property, for $17,500 per acre; offer contingent upon City right - securing necessary zoning from the City. It was the of -way in consensus of Council that City should keep this right -of- Rainbow way, in the event of future development of subject Angling Club property. property Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that City Administrator send letter to Mr. Andrews advising him City does not want to sell right-of-way. Director of Public Works withdrew request for improvement Request of Jackson Avenue between Gladstone and Paramount. withdrawn Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl. specs specifications for pump motor starting system for well for pump motor No. 5, located at 220 N. Aspan Avenue. starting sys. Well ##5 'It is recommendation of Director of Public Works that City Council approve specifications for pump motor starting system, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works, Finance Officer requested Council approval that leave of Req.lv.of absence without pay, until October 1st, be granted to absence with - Jeannette Linn, Account Clerk, due to illness. out pay for J. Linn AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that request be granted. Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council approval Req.appvl.for for extension of temporary employment for Susan McMahon, extension of Utility Clerk -Cashier, while Dorothy Ferard, Sr. Utility temp.employment Clerk, is on sick leave. of Susan McMaho Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment Appvl.appoint. of Michael Lopez, as probationary Police Officer, Range Michael Lopez 123.0, Step 1, effective 9/16/75. as prob. Pol. Off.effec. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 9/16/75 and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Police Chief requested Council approval for compensation Appvl.compen- to Sergeant Felix Noriega for working in a higher sation for 'capacity, while Lieutenant Joseph Molloy was on vacation. Sgt.Noriega, Mr. Noriega worked in excess of thirty-one consecutive for working in calendar days and according to Civil Service Rules & higher capacity Regulations, Rule VI, Section 47, Paragraph 6, he is entitled to extra compensation. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve request. City Administrator presented request from Irene Gilbertson, Appvl. req.from Assistant Director of Civil Defense, to attend Annual I.Gilbertson to Meeting/Workshop of Radiological Defense Officers Associa- attend workshop tion, to be held 10/22-24/75, in Anaheim. (budgeted funds 10/22-24/75 available). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Director Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz Public Works requested Council approval of Appv.appoint. and unanimously carried that request be granted. 'Police Chief requested Council approval for maternity Appv.lv.of I, leave of absence of 90 days for Nancy Watkins, Police Clerk, absence (90 Mr. Ayon, effective 10/5/75. days) for CETA,eff. to return Nancy Watkins his former employment.. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to approve leave of absence for period indicated. Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment Appvl.appoint. of Cecelia Helwig as probationary Police Clerk (CETA), at Cecelia Helwig Range 112.5, Step 1, effective 9/16/75. as prob. Pol. Clk.,effec. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem 9/16/75 and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment Appvl.appoint. of Michael Lopez, as probationary Police Officer, Range Michael Lopez 123.0, Step 1, effective 9/16/75. as prob. Pol. Off.effec. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 9/16/75 and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Police Chief requested Council approval for compensation Appvl.compen- to Sergeant Felix Noriega for working in a higher sation for 'capacity, while Lieutenant Joseph Molloy was on vacation. Sgt.Noriega, Mr. Noriega worked in excess of thirty-one consecutive for working in calendar days and according to Civil Service Rules & higher capacity Regulations, Rule VI, Section 47, Paragraph 6, he is entitled to extra compensation. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve request. City Administrator presented request from Irene Gilbertson, Appvl. req.from Assistant Director of Civil Defense, to attend Annual I.Gilbertson to Meeting/Workshop of Radiological Defense Officers Associa- attend workshop tion, to be held 10/22-24/75, in Anaheim. (budgeted funds 10/22-24/75 available). Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Director of Public Works requested Council approval of Appv.appoint. appointment of Robert Ayon, Jr., to position of Mainten- Robert Ayon Jr. ante Man I, CETA, Step 1, Range 114.0, effective 9/16/75. as Maint.Man I Mr. Ayon, Jr. will replace Robert Chavez, who has resigned CETA,eff. to return to his former employment.. 9/16/75 'Moved by Ccuneilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve request. Police Chief has requested an additional truck line be added in the Police Department. General Telephone made two one-week surveys of incoming calls and 91. calls were lost during that time, due to existing trunks being busy. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve addition of one trunk line in the Police Department. Appvl.req.for additional trunk line in Pol. Dept. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Page 7 Lieutenant Gilbert Trujillo, member of Southern California Association of Records Supervisors, has been chosen by the group to assist in planning agenda for its annual meeting in Fresno, on 9/22/75• Police Chief requested Council approval for his attendance, and for use of City vehicle. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve request for Lieutenant Trujillo to attend meeting. 'A communication was submitted by Director of Public Works and Planning Director concerning sanitary land fill at Monrovia Nursery. Planning Director attended County public hearing on 9/11/75, expressed City's opposition to land fill., and requested a continuance, until more infor- mation was provided concerning sanitary land fill requested by Monrovia Nursery. The hearing was continued to 9/18/75. �I J Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that City Administra- tor attend hearing on 9/18/75 opposing the use of this land as a sanitary land fill, as it is not in accordance with City's overall plan for development of this area. Councilman Cruz, having been on vacation, questioned Council regarding status of complaints against Police Department. He requested that City obtain services of Police Consultant, such as Tom Reddin, to investigate the situation. Mayor Decker stated that Council had reviewed all reports and felt no further action was necessary. 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 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of adjournment: 10:05 p.m. city C er Next Resolution 6337 Next Ordinance 2010 Appvl.attend. Lt.G.Trujillo, at mtg. in Fresno,9/22/75 Rpt. re: Monrovia Nursery's proposed land fill Remarks by Counc.Cruz re: Police Dept. Res. #6336 Claims & Demands Adjourn At the request of Councilman Cruz remarks by Arthur Morales 337 N. Soldano Ave., Azusa, concerning complaints against City Police Department, are as follows: I don't know whether it has anything to do with it being a Civil case, or not, but the fact remains that it happened right here in our City and we have a lot of fine officers over there and lots of rumors are going around town and by gosh I don't know what the City can do about clearing up this mesh (over)