HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 17, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1975
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. j
Invocation was given by Rev. Albert Duggan of St. Frances
of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve Minutes of November 3,
1975, as corrected.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
amending Section 7.04.010 of the Azusa Municipal Code
adopting by reference certain Ordinances of County of Los
Angeles Health Code, as amended to October 1, 1975, is
adopted as the Public Health Code for the City of Azusa,
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa
Herald on D.ovember 6, 1975.
There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard,
it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
City Attorney presented for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA-
AMENDING SECTION 7.014.010 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 that further reading be waived.
Appvl.Min.
of 11/3/75
as corrected
Pub.Hrg.
amend. M.C.
adopt.by
reference
Health Code
for City of
Azusa
Ord. #2011
amend. M.C.
re:adopting
Azusa Health
Code
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Director of Parks & Recreation
Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City
Clerk Solis
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At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced
Intro. of
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Department Heads who were present for benefit of the audience.Dept.
Heads
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Mr. Art Morales, 337 Soldano Ave., addressed Council re-
Remarks re:
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questing that his and Police Chief Elkins complete remarks
bi-lingual
re: bilingual officers, during November 3rd Council Meeting,
officers
be included in the minutes for that meeting. City Attorney
and City Clerk stated procedures for recording minutes.
Moved by Councilman,Cruz that he would like to have state-
ments by Police Chief and Art Morales included in minutes
of November 3rd meeting. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Arkison requested that a correction be made on
Correction
page 8 of November 3rd minutes re: request for financial
11/3/75
assistance by Azusa High Band Boosters, the vote was not
Minutes
unanimous as he had voted no. City Clerk advised him
correction would be made.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve Minutes of November 3,
1975, as corrected.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
amending Section 7.04.010 of the Azusa Municipal Code
adopting by reference certain Ordinances of County of Los
Angeles Health Code, as amended to October 1, 1975, is
adopted as the Public Health Code for the City of Azusa,
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa
Herald on D.ovember 6, 1975.
There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard,
it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
City Attorney presented for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA-
AMENDING SECTION 7.014.010 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 that further reading be waived.
Appvl.Min.
of 11/3/75
as corrected
Pub.Hrg.
amend. M.C.
adopt.by
reference
Health Code
for City of
Azusa
Ord. #2011
amend. M.C.
re:adopting
Azusa Health
Code
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Jerry Leonard representative from Baxter Ward's Office, Rpt.re:
member of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor s, proposal for
addressed Council re: a proposal for a 270 mile grade RTD route in
separation 75 mile per hour route for Los Angeles County. Los Angeles
At the conclusion of his technical commentary, and subse- County
quent to answering questions directed to him by Council,
he solicitated Council's support to promote this system
to its constituents, in order to assure the passage of
the issue in the June primary election. No action taken
by Council.
Albert Velasquez, representative from Lampman Associates,
addressed Council re: proposed alignment of natural gas
(methane) line from Azusa Western's disposal pits, to
Miller Brewery Co. Present proposed alignment calls for
12" line to run north on Coney Ave. across the 210 Freeway,
east on 5th St. to Virginia, north across Foothill Blvd.
to Georgia St., east on 8th St., to Miller Brewery Co.
property, at the corner of Vernon Avenue.
Director of Public Works and Mr. Velasquez then answered
questions directed to them by Council. It was the general
consensus of Council that proposed alignment is satis-
factory.
Azusa's Bicentennial Committee requested Council approval
for their scheduled "All American Day Parade", to be held
February 22, 1976. Main participants will be schools and
activity groups within the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
City Clerk presented the following claims against the City:
1. John Eugene Wright aka John Tikhonoff, 638 W. Virginia
Ann Dr., Azusa, for alleged assault by Azusa Police
Officers on July 6, 1975.
2. Richard Salazar, 611 N. San Gabriel, Azusa for alleged
assault by Azusa Police Officers when arrested on
June 22, 1975.
3. Alfredo C. Salazar, 611 N. San Gabriel Ave., Azusa,
for alleged assault by Azusa.Police Officers when
arrested on June 22, 1975.
4. Dolores A. Garner, 636 S. Gaybar Ave., West Covina,
for alleged damage to vehicle and injuries to right
side of neck and shoulder, due to traffic collision
by City employee in City vehcile, on November 12, 1975.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny all claims and refer to
City'`s;;rinsuranee7aaTrier.
Pro.route for
12"gas line
from Az.
Western to
Miller
Brewery Co.
Appvl.Az.
Bicentennial
Com.to hold
parade,
2/22/76
Claims vs
City
City Clerk presented latest changes in election procedure. Rpt. on
He requested Council to take action on policy re: Candi- chngs. in
dates Statement expenses. He recommended that Council election
retain policy of having each Candidate be responsible procedure
for costs of Statement.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that Candidates bear all costs per-
tinent to Candidates Statement expense.
He also asked Council to take action prohibiting mailing
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of Candidates campaign advertising material, along with
required election materials.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that Candidates will not be
allowed to send campaign material together with required
election materials.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.
amending Azusa Municipal Code, Section 5.12.110 relative rdg.Ord.
to extraction and/or processing of rock, sand, gravel of amend.M.C.
similar material, a license tax of one and one-half cents re:excavation
per ton, shall be paid by every person who engages in this tax
business.
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
He further advised Council of possibility, in view of
increased election expenses for March 2, 1976, election,
to establish a $25 filing fee, as is done by other cities.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that a $25 filing fee be required for
all Candidates running for office in the March 2, 1976,
Municipal Election.
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Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
ABC Notice
Original application of On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises)
amend.M.C.
license for Evencio Rodriguez & Nicki Rodriguez, for
1044 w.
premises located at 1044 W. Gladstone St. (E Gee's).
Gladstone St.
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(E Gee's)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Communication was received from Personnel Board, recom-
Step Raises
mending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
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Wyman, S. Fireman Step 3 11/21/75
Jones, L. Int.Typ.Clk. Step 5 11/30/75
Baldon, S. Wtr.Util.Man Step 2 12/03/75
Quaas, R Fireman Step 5 12/01/75
'Miller,
J. Util.Clk. Step 3 12/03/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.
amending Azusa Municipal Code, Section 5.12.110 relative rdg.Ord.
to extraction and/or processing of rock, sand, gravel of amend.M.C.
similar material, a license tax of one and one-half cents re:excavation
per ton, shall be paid by every person who engages in this tax
business.
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN
MINOR DEVIATIONS FROM THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-1
ZONE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 5.12.110 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND PROVIDING THAT THE SA14E SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
AS A TAX LEVY FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
amending Azusa Municipal Code by the addition of Sections
1st intro.
rdg. Ord.
19.08.190, 19.08.191, 19.08.192, 19.08.193 and 19.08.194
amend.M.C.
re: minor deviations approved by Planning Director under
re: Minor
the limited circumstances set forth in Section 19.08.191.
deviations
in R-1 zone
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN
MINOR DEVIATIONS FROM THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-1
ZONE.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented readopting Par. 1 of Res. #6348
Section 36 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, re: mtgs.
relating to meetings of the Personnel Board. Regular of Pers.Bd.
meetings of the Personnel Board shall be held twice monthly (7:30 PM)
on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
READOPTING PARAGRAPH 1 OF SECTION 36 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
RULES AND REGULATIONS, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE
PERSONNEL BOARD.
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, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing appropriate
officers of the County of Los Angeles to cancel certain
taxes and assessments of the City without the consent of
City Attorney. The Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4986
has now been amended to provide that written consent of the
City Attorney need not be obtained if Council, by Resolution
has authorized cancellation by appropriate County Officers.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CANCEL CERTAIN TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS OF THE
CITY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY OR OTHER
OFFICER OF THE CITY.
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 Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $2,183,555.35, as of October 31, 1975.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
departments.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Res. #6349 re:
cancellation
of certain
taxes
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly
Reports
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Superintendent of Light & Power submitted notification
from Southern California Edison Company for proposed
rate increase of 16% plus projected fuel adjustments,
effective December 31, 1975•
He recommended that City of Azusa join forces with
other cities in opposition to this rate increase and
request a stay for five months. Also, that City Council
authorize City Administrator and Superintendent of Light
& Power to enter into a rate adjustment study with an
' outside consultant for purpose of offsetting this new
Edison rate.
Superintendent of Light & Power presented an Agreement
for Consulting Engineering Services - Rate Study, from
R. W. Beck & Associates, total cost of this service not
to exceed $6,900. plus 15%.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that City of Azusa
Qp join forces with other cities in opposition to this
rate increase and requesting a stay of five months.
il-
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman. Solem
U and carried that City of Azusa enter into a rate adjust-
ment study with R. W. Beck & Associates. Motion carried
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Administrator submitted a request from We Tip (We
Turn In Pushers) that City of Azusa become a member of
this organization by calling a meeting of Service Clubs
and business leaders in the near future.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to Chamber
of Commerce, with recommendation that program is needed
in Azusa.
Police Chief submitted to Council report from District
Attorney's Office stating "..it is apparent that death
of Melisio Torres Solis occurred as the result of an
accidental fall or falls from bunk in the prison cell
of City of Azusa jail."
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Notification
of rate inc.
from So.
Calif.Edison
Co.
Req.from
We Tip
that City
become
mbr.of
organization
Rpt.from
D.A.'s
Off. re:
death of
Melisio
Solis
Police Chief submitted resignation of Police Officer Resign.Pol.
William Chin, effective November 17, 1975. Mr. Chin Off.Wm.Chin
has accepted a position with Santa Ana Police Department, eff.11/17/75
and requests his name remain on eligibility list for considera-
tion for re-employment.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
' Police Chief submitted requests for leaves of absence
without pay for the following employees:
Shirley Castro 12/18 and 12/19
Margaret McGee 12/20 thru 12/27
W. M. McVicker 12/22 thru 12/28
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that requests be granted.
Req.for lve.
of absence
w/out pay
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A proposed Resolution was presented commending Stanley Hos-
ford, Working Foreman, in the Light & Power Department, upon
his retirement.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING STANLEY HOSFORD UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER
ELEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY.
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:
Res. #6350
commending
Stanly Hosford
upon his
retirement
After discussion relating to boundaries, and inclusion of
County Supervisors as members, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the City of Azusa join the Association. Motion
filed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio
NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Rubio that Council adopt Organizational
Resolution of San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved bir Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to instruct Council's representa-
tive Councilman Rubio, to report back to the Association
Council's feelings on the matter; that it does not approve
the inclusion of members of County Board of Supervisors in
the organization.
City Administrator reminded Council of the need for
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
Council's recommendations for the Fire Validation Steering
Fire Valida-
NOES: Councilmen: None
tion Steering
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received from LAFCO of proposed annexation to
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Councilman Rubio reported on meeting of San Gabriel Valley
Rpt. from
north of Foothill Blvd. After discussion, it was
Association of Cities which he attended. His report
Counc.Rubio
covered two main areas. The first was on the need for
re: San Gab.
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cities to obtain support from the legislature for changing
Valley
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rules relative to formation of a new County. The second
Assoc. of
Condominium Homes, for their assistance in the matter
area had to do with the by-laws of the association re:
Cities
$350 annual dues, as an interium requirement until such
time as the association establishes permanent requirements.
This item was to be brought back to the Cities for action.
Councilman Rubio recommended that the City join the
association as a member.
After discussion relating to boundaries, and inclusion of
County Supervisors as members, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the City of Azusa join the Association. Motion
filed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio
NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Rubio that Council adopt Organizational
Resolution of San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved bir Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to instruct Council's representa-
tive Councilman Rubio, to report back to the Association
Council's feelings on the matter; that it does not approve
the inclusion of members of County Board of Supervisors in
the organization.
City Administrator reminded Council of the need for
Recomm.for
Council's recommendations for the Fire Validation Steering
Fire Valida-
Committee.
tion Steering
Comm.
Notice was received from LAFCO of proposed annexation to
City of Glendora of the area east of Citrus Avenue and
north of Foothill Blvd. After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer to Planning Director and
City Attorney for a report at next Council meeting.
Mr. Jim Lee, 327 Annandale Lane, Azusa, thanked Council
and City Attorney's office on behalf of Carefree Azusa
Condominium Homes, for their assistance in the matter
with Hallcraft Homes re: problem of broken water lines.
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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 Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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CrJ Time of Adjournment: 10:05 p.m.
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