HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 6, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER.63 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 to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. Richard C. Addison of
First Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison,
Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Adminis=
trator Dangleis, Director of Public
Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator intro-
duced Department Heads who were present for benefit of
the audience.
V Minutes of 9/15/75 regular meeting were submitted for
Council approval. Councilman Cruz stated he wanted
remarks by Arthur Morales, included in the Minutes for
meeting of 9/15/75. City Clerk Solis advised Councilman
Cruz this would be done.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve Minutes as corrected.
Councilman Rubio gave a report on the meeting he had
attended re: San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities.
The basic goals of the association shall be to provide
stronger representation of member cities in dealing
with the Board ,of Supervisors; and to undertake a feasi-
bility study for establishment of county government for
the San Gabriel Valley.
It was the general concensus of Council that City should
be aware of new information concerning San Gabriel Valley
Association of Cities, and Councilman Rubio attend further
meetings as City's representative.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call that Council agrees there should
be a San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities formed as
soon as possible to look into problems in the San Gabriel
Valley. Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 1975, for furnish-
ing all labor, equipment, materials for construction of
three tennis courts, one volleyball court and one basket-
ball court at Northside Park.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof ofpublication
of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on 8/14-21/75.
Eight (8) bids were received as follows:
Kreutzkampf Construction Co. $533300.
C & R Construction Co. 55,859•
Wray Construction Co. 59,913•
Ecker Bros., Inc. 59,999•
Coyle, O.K. General Contractor 60,500.
Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. 68,195•
L.R. Hubbard Jr. 70,337.
United Sprinkler Co.-J.E. Slover, A Joint Venture 78,150.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Intro. of
Dept.Heads
Annvl. Min.
9/15/75, as
corrected
Rpt. from
Counc.Rubio
Re: San Gab.
Valley Assoc.
of Cities
Appvl.bid for
Proj.#37,
tennis courts
at Northside
Pk.
(bid awarded
to Kreutzkampf
Const.Co.,low
bidder)
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It was the recommendation of Director of Public Works
that City Council award contract for construction of
tennis courts to Kreutzkampf Construction Co., in the
amount of $53,300., direct the City Clerk to return
all bid bonds to unsuccessful bidders, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation of Director of Public Works.
City Clerk presented request from Helping Hand of Azusa
to hold boxing exhibition on Saturday, October 25th,
between hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., at St. Francis
Parish Hall.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
A communication was received from League of California
Cities for Council to designate representative and
alternate representative, as voting delegate for League
Conference to be held in San Francisco, October 19 thru
22, 1975.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Mayor and Vice Mayor be
designated ffi representative and alternate representative
to LCC Conference.
City Clerk presented communication from Azusa VFW Post
#8070 requesting financial assistance from City for
replacement of worn flags and equipment.
Robert J. Strosser, 621 W. Hollyvale Street, Azusa,
President of Azusa VFW addressed Council. Mr. Strosser
explained to Council their needs for financial assistance,
and hoped Council would help financially as it has in the
past.
Morrie Rivera, 716 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, addressed
Council and expressed American Legion's support of VFW
request, and further stated that perhaps in the future
City could assume responsibility.of hanging the flags.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that City donate
$500 to flag program, as it has in the past.
A proposed Resolution was presented in memory of James A.
Hammond, Police Sergeant in Azusa Police Department, who
passed away on August 9, 1975•
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
IN MEMORY OF JAMES A HAMMOND. t
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
A proposed Resolution was presented recognizing and com-
mendeing Miss Cathy Castro on her achievements at
California "Little Miss" Pageant. Miss Castro won the
title of "Little Miss Friendship" and placed among the
top ten in talent category.
Req.from
Helping Hand
of Azusa, to
hold boxing
exhibition
Req. from .
LCC that Cncl.
appoint repre-
sentative &
Alternate rep.
to LCC Conf.
Req.from VFW
Post #8070 for
-financial asst.
in repl.flags
& equip.
Res. #633.7
in memory
of James A.
Hammond
Res. #6338
commending
Miss Cathy
Castro
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Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MISS CATHY CASTRO ON HER
ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE CALIFORNIA "LITTLE MISS" PAGEANT.
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
City Clerk presented a claim against the City by James
Crerar Gardner, 805 S. Cerritos #P6, Azusa, for alleged
assault.by police offiers when arrested on July 11, 1975.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's insur-
ance carrier.
City Clerk presented a claim against the City by Southern
California Gas Company, 810 Flower Street, Los Angeles,
for alleged damage to gas line, by City's Light & Power
Department while using backhoe for digging a hole for
power pole. This claim is under the City's current $500
maximum deductible.
City Administrator having investigated , recommended that
claim be paid.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment of
$180.24 as requested.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
person to person transfer of Off Sale Beer & Wine license
from James Tatum and Loneida Tatum, to Jean A. Schultz
and Raymond L. Schultz, on premises located at 705 E.
Fifth Street (7 -Eleven Food Store).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom-
mending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Claim vs
City
Claim vs
City
ABC Notice
7U5_777T St.
(7 -Eleven
Food Store)
Step Raises
Name
To Status
Effective
K.
Edwards
Police Officer
Step 4
10/17/75
C.
Ochoa
PW Maint. Man 1, CETA
Step 2
10/17/75
L.
Harvey
Wtr. Equip.Repairman
Step 5
10/16/75
N.
Watkins
Police Clerk
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
10/14/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendations.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1237, conditionally approved a Variance request to
permit waiver of two car garage requirement on property
located at 302 S. Murray Avenue (Case No. V-435 Antonio
Gonzales). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1238 recommends an amendment to the Municipal Code to
permit a Minor Variance procedure. This procedure would
allow the Planning Director, when in the public interest
and agreed to by applicant, without publishing or posting
P.C.Res.#1237
cond.appvd.
Var.(Case No.
V-435 Antonio
Gonzales)
P.C.Res.#1238
recom.amendmt.
to M.C.re:
Minor Var.in
Rl Zone
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of notice and without public hearing render decisions
on Variances involving minor modifications in the
provisions of R1 zone, and limited to certain conditions.
Set for public hearing before City Council on November 3,
1975•
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
adding Section 11.52.041 to the Azusa Municipal,Code
prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles on private
property without permission of the owner..
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 11.52.041 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
1st intro.
rdg.Ord.
adding Sec.
11.52.041
to Municipal
Code
An Ordinance was
presented for
introductory first reading
1st intro.
amending Section
7.04.010 of the Municipal Code and adopt-
rdg.Ord.
ing by reference
the County of
Los Angeles Public Health
amending
Code, as amended
to October 1,
1975, as Public Health
M.C. re:
Code for the City of Azusa.
Health Code
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 7.04.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
City Administrator presented audit report, for the City Audit rpt.
of Azusa for fiscal year 1974-75. for 1974-75
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.specs,
specifications for Project No. 535-A, construction of for Proj.
sanitary sewer in Azusa and San -Gabriel Canyon Road, No.535-A
from 780 ft. north of Sierra Madre Avenue to 1370 ft. construction
northerly. of sanitary
sewer
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
Public Works Department purchase pipe and construct sewer
main using city forces and employ three temporary employees
in the classification of Public Works Maintenance Man 1,
at Step 1, Range 114.0, for a period of 60 working days,
and that bidding procedures be dispensed with under the
Municipal Code finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same.
Moved by Councilman
and carried by roll
for of Public Works
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
call to accept recommendation of Direc-
Motion carried by the following vote
Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
Cruz
None
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City Administrator presented a letter requesting the Req. for
vacation of San Gabriel Avenue between First Street vacation of
and the 210 Freeway. San Gab.Ave.
between 1st
Director of Public Works submitted a report stating St.& 210 Frwy.
it would benefit the City if this real estate were
placed back on the tax rolls reserving only an easement
over it for public utilities. Vacation of this portion
of street would mean that property owners adjacent to
the east and the west would each receive half the parcel.
' Cite Attorney Wakefield stated that the vacation proceed-
ing§ require adoption of Resolution of Intention that
will fix date of Public Hearing, and further that vacation
should be referred to Planning Commission for investiga-
tion and report back to Council. He then offered the
Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #6339
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SAN re: vacation
GABRIEL AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. of San Gab.
Ave.
C., Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
C� Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
U 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
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel cost
on fuel cost adjustment for October, 1975. adjustment
for Oct.,
' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 1975
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Request from Police Chief for limited term appointment Appvl. of
of Mrs. Delores Clark, to cover maternity leave of absence limited.term
granted Mrs. Nancy Watkins, at Range 112.5. Mrs. Clark apptmt. of
has prior experience in this department. Mrs. Delores
Clark, eff.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem 10/7/75
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Request from Police Chief that Randall Phillips and Raymond Appvl.apptmt.
Zamora be appointed as Reserve Police Officers, effective R.Phillips &
10/7/75. R.Zamora, as
Res.Pol.Off.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem effec.10/7/75
andunanimously carried to approve appointments.
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted resignation of Resig.of
Stanley Hosford, Working Lineman Foreman, for purpose of Stanley Hos-
retirement, effective 10/31/75• ford, Working
Lineman Fore -
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison man, effec.
and unanimously carried to accept resignation, and 10/31/75
authorize plaque and resolution be prepared.
'Request from Superintendent of Light, & Power for Council Appvl. apptmt,
approval of appointment of Arthur Escoto as probationary A.Escoto, as
Consumer Serviceman, effective 10/14/75. Mr. Escoto is prob.Consumer
#1 on current Consumer Serviceman eligibility list, and Serviceman,
will fill vacancy created by retirement of Tony Contreras. eff.l0/14/75
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
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Request from Finance Officer that leave of absence with- Appvl.lv.of
out pay, for Mrs. Jeanette Linn, be extended until 10/9/7>. absence with-
out pay, for
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio J. Linn
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Street Maintenance Association is holding its annual Appvl.attndc.
conference and equipment show in Buena Park, from 10/15- at St.Maint.
10/17/75. Director of Public Works Wells requested Assoc.Conf.,
Council approval of attendance for himself and Paul for M. Wells,
' Milak, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, with & P.Milak, in
advance accountable expenses not to exceed $130. for Buena Park
Paul Milak and $80. for Michael W. Wells.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request
of Director of Public Works.
Request from Director of Public Works for Council approval Appvl.attndc.
of attendance of Herbert Grosdidier, Water Utility Super- H.Grosdidier
intendent, at Fall Conference of American Water Works at AWWA Conf.
Association, to be held in San Diego 10/28-31 1975. in San Diego
t'" Adaccountable expenses not to exceed $20.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
V and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
City Administrator submitted communication from the law firm
of Freshman, Marantz, Comsky & Deutsch, who are represent-
ing Carefree Azusa Condominium Association - Hallcraft
Homes, regarding complaints against Hallcraft Homes for
defective installation of water lines. There is posted
with the City of Azusa a $58,000. sight draft as security
bond. The association requested City to revoke bond.
' After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City
Attorney, and Director of Public Works to see what action
should be taken.
Councilman Arkison requested a report regarding current
status of Cable TV. Paul Allen, Chairman of Cable TV
addressed Council and stated he had been in contact with
Ken Downes, president of Ken Downes, and Associates, the
franchisee. Mr. Downes informed him that they intend to
start laying cable in the middle of December or first of
January. They will lay cable in the entire City, not
just in the northern section. After construction of
cable is completed, they will start publicity campaign.
Councilman Arkison requested report on Tri -City Fire
Merger. City Administrator reported that validation
process study between three cities (W. Covina, Covina, and
Azusa), is under way. There will be a steering committee
of a cross section of people who are interested in fire
hazard. This will provide the type of input needed.
Comm. re:
Carefree
Az.Condo-
minium
Assoc.
Rpt. on
Cable TV
Rpt. on Tri
City Fire
Merger
Councilman Arkison questioned the possibility of conflict of Re:conflict
' interest regarding attorneys involved in proposed settlement of interest
agreement between Baldwin Park County Water District, and
City of Azusa et al.
City Attorney stated there is no legal conflict of interest.
Councilman Arkison inquired about the Canyon City Civitan Re: Canyon
Club sign on the City Library lawn. City Civitan
Club sign
After discussion, it was
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1975 Page 7
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
to refer to Planning Commission to determine whether it's
appropriate to have service club signs on City property.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
' that sign on City property adjacent to Library be removed.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison, Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Cruz made a request that the traffic signal on Traffic
Foothill Blvd. and Azusa Ave. be checked. Duration of signal
waiting period for north south traffic on Azusa Ave. is Azusa Ave.
much too long. Director of Public Works said that this & Foothill
00 traffic signal is maintained by the state; however, he Blvd.
CM was sure they would re -time traffic signal. t` -Councilman Rubio commended the Parks & Recreation Department Commending
for a job well done, on handling entertainment at Azusa Pks.& Rec.
Days at the Los Angeles County Fair. Dept.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6340
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Arkison 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 Arkison, 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison Cncl.
and unanimously carried that Council recess to Executive recessed to
Session. Exec.Session
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.
Council reconvened and Mayor called meeting to order Cncl.
at 9:30 p.m. reconvened
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 9:34 p.m.
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