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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 1975 7:30 P.M. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney to pre- pare necessary Resolution. A proposed Resolution was presented urging repeal of legis- Res.#6352 lation establishing the "911" Emergency Telephone System. urging repeal "911" Cit Clerk, City's "911" coordinator, recommended repeal Emergency ' of '911" Emergency Telephone System as expeditiously as Telephone possible before more public monies are spent on what is System at present an economically and technically unfeasible program. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING REPEAL OF LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE "911" EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM. 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 salute to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of Church of Invocation Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call Arkison, Decker Also Present: Acting City Attorney Colin Lennard, City Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, City Clerk Solis QO At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced Intro.of t"_ Department Heads who 'were present for benefit of the Dept.Heads ,., audience. U Minutes of the November 17., 1975 regular meeting were Appvl.Min. submitted for Council approval. 11/17/75 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted. Councilman Arkison presented a Resolution and Plaque to Res.& Plaque Stanley Hosford, former Working Foreman in the Light & Stanley Hos- Power Department with the City, upon his retirement. ford upon retirement The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hear- ing to amend The General Plan by addition of Noise and amend.Gen. Scenic Highway Elements. Plan by add. City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of of Noise Notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa Element & Herald on November 20, 1975. Scenic Hwy. Element Planning Director addressed Council and stated that state law now mandates that Cities are required to include a Noise and Scenic Highway Element in their General Plan. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney to pre- pare necessary Resolution. A proposed Resolution was presented urging repeal of legis- Res.#6352 lation establishing the "911" Emergency Telephone System. urging repeal "911" Cit Clerk, City's "911" coordinator, recommended repeal Emergency ' of '911" Emergency Telephone System as expeditiously as Telephone possible before more public monies are spent on what is System at present an economically and technically unfeasible program. Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING REPEAL OF LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE "911" EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM. 1 r 1 '7:7 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 1975 Page 2 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 A proposed Resolution was presented commending Miss Res. #6353 Yolanda Luevano on her coronation as queen of the 1975 commending Sixteenth of September Fiesta. Miss Yolanda Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Luevano A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING MISS YOLANDA LUEVANO ON HER CORONATION AS QUEEN OF THE 1975 SIXTEENTH OF SEPTEMBER FIESTA. 00 M Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio t*. and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. r-+ U 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 requesting specified Res. #6354 services of the Registrar of Voters Office to the City requesting of Azusa to conduct a General Municipal Election on services of ' March 2, 1975. Reg.of Voters for Municipal Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Election A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO, BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 2, 1976. r 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 urging Congress of Res.#6355 the United States to re-enact the general revenue sharing re:revenue program at the earliest possible date. sharing program ' Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RE-ENACT THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. Moved by Councilman Arkison, 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: T7--8 1 1 n 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 1975 Page 3 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- mending step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status 179 Step Raises Effective MacChesney, K. Pol. Sgt. Step 4 Perm.Stat.(promotion) 12/3/75 Forsythe, B. Psnl.Clerk Step 5 12/1/75 Robbins, A. Pol. Off. Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 12/3/75 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that recommendation of Personnel Board be approved. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1242 conditionally granted a Variance permitting a single car garage, in lieu of the required two -car garage, on property located at 344 South Orange Avenue (Case No. V-437 Stephen Bell). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 1243 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and installation of an equestrian center on the property located at 3737 Fish Canyon Road (Case No. C-165 Paul Romvary). No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption amending the Municipal Code Section 5.12.110 relative to extraction and/or processing of rock, sand, and gravel of similar material, a license tax on one and one-half cents per ton, shall be paid by every person who engages in this business. Councilman Rubio offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 5.12.110 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING THAT THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AS A TAX LEVY FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. P.C.Res.#1242 cond.grntd. Var.(Case No. V-437 Stephen Bell) P.C.Res.#1243 cond. grntd. CUP (Case C-165 Paul Romvary) Ord. #2012 amend. M.C. re:rock,sand, & gravel extraction Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz that the 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 An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #2013 amending the Municipal Code by the addition of certain amend.M.C. sections re: minor deviations in the R-1 zone, approved re:Minor by Planning Director under the limited circumstances set Variance forth in Section 19.08.191. Procedure Councilman Solem offered for second reading and adoption 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. R-0 I� u I AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio 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 N ABSENT: Councilmen: None An urgency Ordinance was presented for adoption adding Ord.#2014 Section 2.20.020 to Municipal Code. Each candidate for re: Candi- any elective office of the City shall pay upon the dates filing filing of his nomination papers a filing fee in the fee amount of $25 to defray costs of processing a candi- date's nomination papers. Councilman Rubio offered for second reading and adoption Go an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA .- ADDING SECTION 2.20.020 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, U RELATING TO THE FEE FOR FILING NOMINATION PAPERS FOR U ANY ELECTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 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 Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost on fuel cost adjustment for December, 1975. adjustment for 12/75 Councilman Arkison asked if it would be possible to obtain a report on fuel cost increase, since this first went into effect until now. City Administrator advised that this will be done. Director of Public Works submitted Grant Deeds for acquis- Improvement ition of right-of-way for the improvement of Cerritos of Cerritos Avenue between Fifth Street and Foothill Blvd. This Ave. necessitates the acquisition of three small portions of property from three separate property owners, with speci- fied amounts to be paid to each owner. Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Res.#6356 Grant Deed A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA for acquisi- ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION tioncf right - THEREOF, of -way (C.H. Lewis) 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 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 5 Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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 Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 0C, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION cr. 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 Director of Public Works advised Council that Board of ' Supervisors of Los Angeles County has passed an Ordinance which will raise all building permit fees within the unincorporated areas of the County. It has been the policy of the City to have city's building permit fees match those of the County. After extended discussion, Public Works Director was directed to prepare a report for next meeting re: 1) Secure information from other cities concerning building permit fees. 2) Prepare cost estimate for operation of city's own building department. 3) Alternative fee schedules. 4) Experience of expense/profit from last year. 5) When were current rates put into effect. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to table to next meetings and direct Director of Public Works to obtain above informa- tion for report back to Council. Director of Public Works submitted for Council consideration a five year Agreement for traffic signal. maintenance with. Superior Signal Service. A new contract has been prepared with a price escalation clause, which means that the unit price may be adjusted in direct proportion with the cost ' of living index on a yearly basis. Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll can to approve recommendation of Director of Puolic Works. Councilman Decker dissenting. Res. #6357 Grant Deed for acquisi- tion of right of-way(Janet Hutton -Potts & Margaret Wilkes) Res. #6358 Grant Deed for acquisi- tion of right- of-way (Chloe S. Dahle Quillen, Estate) Proposed increase in B1dg.Permit Fees (told, to 12/15/75 Counc.Mtg.) Agreement for traffic signal maint. (Superior Signal Service) I 1 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 1975 Page 6 Director of Public Works submitted for Council consider- ation Plans and Specifications for the installation of a complete lighting system for two softball diamonds and one soccer field at Northside Park, Project No. 37-A. Engineer's estimate is $68,000. Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve plans and specifications for installation of lighting systems and authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Direc- tor of Public Works. City Administrator presented request from Bullock's of West Covina, for donation of a City plaque for their new store. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried to receive and file. Councilman Rubio dis- senting. City Administrator presented request from Foothill Freeway Association for City to continue membership in this organi- zation. Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize payment of $50 for membership investment. A proposed Resolution was presented approving a multi - jurisdictional project for burglary prevention and investi- gation. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL PROJECT FOR BURGLARY PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION. 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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker Police Chief submitted request for maternity leave, for Mrs. Deborah Humphreys, from January 2, 1976 through April 2, 1976. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that request be granted. Request from Police Chief for appointment of Roger Meffan as probationary Police Officer, effective December 2, 1975, Step 1, Range 123.0. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Request from Police Chief for appointment of Richard Flores as Police Reserve Officer, effective December 2, 1975• Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve appointment. 11.8'5 Plans & Specs for lighting sys.(Proj. No. 37-A) e.. Req.for City plaque,from Bullock's of W. Covina Appvl.mbrshp.l in Foothill Fwy. Assoc. Res. #6359 appv.multi- jurisdiction- al burglary prevention & investigation Req. for maternity Deborah Humphreys ive J Appvl.appt. R.Meffan, as prob.Pol.Off. eff. 12/2/75 Appvl.appt. R.Flores3 as Res.Pol.Off., eff.12/2/75 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 7 Police Chief submitted resignation of Mrs. C. Beryl Helwig Police Clerk, under the CETA program, effective December 1, 1975• Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that resignation be accepted. Frequest from Engineer Ray Quesada, Azusa Fire Department, for reimbursement of$50 for expenses incurred while taking job related course at Mt. Sac College. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to reimburse Ray Quesada for the sum of $50.35. City Administrator presented notice of Tenth Annual Labor Relations Institute to be held at Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles, on January 21 through 23, 1976. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council oG members, City Administrator and Finance Officer. C: City Administrator presented following claims against the City, under $500, with recommendation that claims be paid. 1. Southern California Gas Company, 810 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, for alleged damage to curb meter box when removing tree with a skip loader at 614 S. Orange Ave., Azusa. 2. Southern California Gas Co., 810 S. Flower St., Los Angeles for alleged damage to 3/4 inch steel gas line when excavating for installation of sewer line at 1500 San Gabriel Canyon Rd., Azusa. ' Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried by roll call that claims be paid. Director of Public Works addressed Council re: equipment noise in spreading grounds area. Upon investigation he found two sources of noise. First, is Owl Rock skip loader operation at night. Second, is operation of two natural gas water pump engines by City of Glendora. Mr. Jack Smith, representing Owl Rock appeared before Council and answered questions directed to him by Council re: operation of Owl Rock plant. Councilman Arkison asked Mr. Smith if he planned to meet with Mr. Barnette, complaintant. Mr. Smith indicated he would. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried, to direct City Administrator to reply to letter from Mr. Barnette complaining about noises. Resig.C. Helwig, Clk.eff. 12/1/75 Beryl Pol. Appvl.req.fro R.Quesada, fo reimb.of job related cours Notice of..10t Annual Labor Relations Ins Claims vs City, under $500 Rpt.on equip. noise in spreading ground area Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that Azusa participate with Los Angeles County for 1976-77 funding under the Housing and Community DeyelODyrnnt Act of .1974, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk"toy;execute Agreement. City Administrator presented Council with Housing & Com- Agrmt. re: munity Development advised that City Act funding Agreement, he further is required to enter into Agreement by Housing & Community ' December 12, 1975. Development Act of 1974 After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that Azusa participate with Los Angeles County for 1976-77 funding under the Housing and Community DeyelODyrnnt Act of .1974, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk"toy;execute Agreement. I I 1 ao CM t - V i.� 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 8 Councilman Solem requested status of Mr. Joseph Murawski's complaint re: noise from trains in Vernon and Angeleno area. City Administrator advised he had contacted Southern Pacific Railroad; that it is presently investigating the possibility for corrective action of its night time opera- tions in the area. Councilman Rubio requested current status of City of Glendora's proposed annexation in area north of Foothill Blvd. and east of Citrus Ave. City Administrator provided Council with update of situation. Councilman Rubio requested that City release to news media, information received from Department of Transportation, advising that City is in full compliance with all aspects of requirements for Affirmative Action Plan. Councilman Rubio requested that City investigate possibility of further utilization of gas production at City's disposal site. City Administrator explained current situation and possibilities for the future. 1919 Rpt.re:noise from trains at Vernon & Angeleno Aves. Rpt.re:Annex.) by City of Glendora Info`. re : City's Affirmative Action Plan Rpt, re:use of gas from disposal site Councilman Cruz requested information on Paramedics program. Paramedics - City Administrator stated that a report will be forthcoming program' upon completion of first six months of this program. Councilman Arkison requested information on placement of traffic lights at intersection of Sierra Madre and Azusa Avenues. Director of Public Works advised that standards have been installed, but signals are not yet operational. Councilman Arkison requested an update on the Nasser building situation. Public Works Director advised that he has not recently heard from Mr. Nasser. The latest information he obtained is that there is a structural engineer hired, by Mr. Nasser, to investigate the building. It was the consensus of Council that Director of Public Works contact Mr. Nasser to obtain his plans for correction of the problem, with report at next Council meeting. Traffic Sig. at Sierra Madre & Azusa Aves. Rpt. on bldg: at 708 N. Azusa Ave. (Leo Nasser) Councilman Arkison requested report on Fire Study Committee. Rpt. on City Administrator stated Council had not provided any Fire Study names until this meeting. He stressed necessity of Council Committee to provide names as soon as possible, as a Steering Com- mittee is a requirement. 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 follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:15 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution #6361 Next Ordinance #2015 Res. #6360 Claims & Demands Adjourn ►:1f; ft 1 1