HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 3, 1975 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 35 1975
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at above time and place._
Mayor Decker called meeting to order and led in salute to
the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Farrell of First
Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
. Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Parks &.Recreation Guarrera,
Personnel Clerk Forsythe, City Clerk Solis
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced
Department Heads who were present, for benefit of the
audience. .
Minutes of regular meeting of January 20, 1975 were sub-
mitted for Council approval. .
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being time set for public hearing
on the application of a Conditional Use Permit for South-
western Portland Cement Co, to allow modification of an
existing sand and gravel processing pla'ht on property
located at 1201 W. Gladstone Street, the Mayor declared
hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald on 1/23/75.
Mr. Ralph Rule, 340 Olive Tree .Lane, Sierra Madre, Calif.
officer of the Southwestern Portland Cement Co., addressed
Council and introduced president of Transit Mix Company,
Mr. Richard E. Lawton, 200 S. Jurn St., Los Angeles.
Mr. Lawton gave a brief description of the background of
present company. He stated that plant needs to be.modern-
ized to be competitive with other plants in the area. He
also stated that the company feels that it can work with
conditions of CUP from Planning Commission.
The following people addressed Council presenting their
views regarding dust, noise and general nuisance caused
by the plant operation:
Mrs. Alma Herzog, 909 W. Paramount Street, Azusa
Mr. John Ogborn, 7.47 N. Barbara Avenue, Azusa
The following people addressed Council urging that Council
arrive at a favorable decision regarding operation of the
plant.
Mr. Joseph Vasquez, 122 N. Orange Avenue, Azusa
Mr. C. J. Rounds, 1190 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa
Moved by Councilman Cruz to approve the recommendation
of Planning Commission with all conditions as applied by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1181. Motion died
for lack of a second.
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Intro. of
Dept. Heads
Ap'Ovl. Min..
1/20/75 mtg.
Pub.Hrg. on
applica.for
cup (c-148 -
Southwestern
Portland
Cement)
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Moved by Councilman Rubio to approve the recommendation of
Planning Commission but, limiting CUP ,t,�-%- -years- kinstead_ tof 15.
Motion died for lack of a secund.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Mayor Decker
and carried to approve the recommendation of Planning
Commission, but changing time limit of CUP to 10 years, and
to have Planning Department check noise and dust level
at various intervals. Motion carried by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
Res. #6279
grntg. CUP
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
(Case C -148 -
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL.USE PERMIT (C-148 Southwestern
Southwestern
Portland Cement Company).
Portland
Cement Co.)
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6279.
' The hour of 7:30 p.m. being time set for public hearing Pub. Hrg.re:
on proposed zone change from C-3 to M-2 on property propzd.zone
described as west side of Georgia Place, north side of chng.(Z-183-
Industrial Street, east side of northerly extension of Hermanson
Miller Avenue. (Case Z-183 - Hermanson Investment Investment
Company). Co.)
Mr. Glen Olson, 322 N. Madison, Monrovia, addressed
Council and informed them that the prior plans to build
a motel on this property had been abandoned, and now is
requesting to have it zoned M-2. The property is in es-
crow at this time.
No one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
The City Attorney said the 1st reading of the Ordinance
could be done at this time in order to expedite effec-
tive date of zone change.
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN.PREMISES.(Zone.Change Case No. Z-183 -
Hermanson Investment Company).
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Councilman Rubio stressed need for action concerning the Discussion
CRA Project. He suggested that we adopt a definite re: CRA
preliminary plan for the redevelopment area. Project
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975 Page 3
Discussion was held regarding a committee for furtherance
of project.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that Planning Department set up
a preliminary plan for redevelopment area.
City Attorney indicated that the request from Chamber of
Commerce asking that CRA amend project area "B" map to
' include present Stater Brothers development at.northwest
corner of Alosta and Barranca Avenues, could be included
for action at this time.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that the request from Chamber of
Commerce be sent to Planning Commission for action.
Councilman Arkison has suggested that a "Time Capsule"
with memorabilia appropriate for Azusa today, be placed
in the new City Hall.
It was suggested that the capsule could be placed under-
ground near front entrance, or put in one of the arches
in front of City Hall.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to have a "Time Capsule" with
appropriate memorabilia of Azusa of,today be placed in
the new City Hall and to be opened in the year 2000.
Mayor Decker submitted a notice of a Bi -Centennial Con-
ference to be held in Fresno, on April 4-6, 1975. He
suggested Council authorize attendance for Mr. Donald
Clark, who is Bi -Centennial Chairman for the City.'
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve atten-
dance with accountable expenses.
A communication was received from Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for following employees:
Name To Status Effective
R. Boehnke Pol.Clk/Dis. Step 2 2/12/75
D. Humphreys Sr. Secy. Step 2 2/12/75
W. McVicker Asst.Animal Cont.Off. Step 3 2/10/75
J. Ross Asst. Con. Supv. Step 5 2/04/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
Personnel Clerk submitted for confirmation appointment
of Elizabeth Summers, Intermediate Typist Clerk, Step 1,
Range 110.5, effective.1/23/75• This position is funded
to 6/30/75, under CETA program. .
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
The Personnel Board submitted for Council consideration
a request for range increase, for Police Clerk classifi-
cation, and establishment of Police Records Bureau
Supervisor classification.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer these two items to
budget session.
Discussion
re: "Time
Capsule"
B14 -Centennial
Conf.@Fresno
4/4-6, 1975
Step Raises
Appt.Eliza-
beth Summers,
Int.T Clk.,
e ff .1/23/75
Req.for incr.
Pol.Clk.&
estab.of Pol.
Records Super-
visor classif.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 33 1975
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1184 conditionally approved a Variance request to
permit a reduced rear yard of 14 ft. instead of required
25 ft. and a reduced side yard of 1'6", instead of
required 5 ft., on property located at 708 W. 11th St.
(Case V-410 - Edna Uribe). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resoluti-
on 1Vo'l1$5 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit
reques to allow operation of a drive-in business (7-11
Market) in a C-2 zone, on property located at 900 E.
Gladstone Street. (Case C-152 Frances Roller). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was
Resolution
mission to
zoned C-2
Page 4
P.C.Res.#1184
cond.grntd.
Var.(Case
V-410 -Edna
Uribe)
P.C.Res.#1185
declar.inten.
to study re-
zoning(Rainbow
Angling Club)
further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1186
No. 1186 declaring intention of Planning Com- rezoning study
study possible rezoning of certain property (Rainbow Ang-
(Rainbow Angling Club). No action taken by Council. ling Club)
City Attorney introduced proposed Ordinance relating 1st rdg. Ord.
to the office of Mayor and City Council. During relating to
discussion, City Attorney was directed to incluce).. the office of
compensation for Mayor in the Ordinance. This would be Mayor & City
same as current amount paid. Council
Discussion followed re: election of Councilmen (1 Councilman
and 1 Mayor 1 year - - 3 Councilmen and 1 Mayor 2 years
later). City Attorney's opinion was that this matter should
be deferred to the 1978 election.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
relating to the Office of Mayor and City Council.
' Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING
SECTIONS 2.04.001, 2.04.002, 2.04.003 AND 2.04.040 TO THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
removing from Municipal Code those provisions which prohibit
keeping or operating of coin operated games of skill.
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING SECTION 8.04.060 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AMENDING SECTION 8.04.070 THEREOF, RELATING TO GAMES
OF SKILL.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Parks and Recreation Commission submitted for Council
consideration Agreement between City and Spanish Trails
Girl Scout Council for use of Girl Scout Hut.
It was brought to Council's attention that perhaps there
should be a clause in the Agreement stating if City has
use for the "Hut" and it does not interfere with planned
activity of Girl Scouts, City should be able to use it.
It was further stipulated that agreement should be made
1st rdg. Od.
re: operating
of coin opera-
ted games of
skill
Agmt.btwn.
City & Girl
Scout Council
re: "Hut"
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975 Page 5
subject to cancellation at anytime City deems necessary.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City
Attorney to make requested changes; and that the Girl
Scouts be contacted and made aware of changes in Agreement.
Director of Public Works suggested creation of stop Stop Inter -
intersections on Avenida Conejo and Avenida de La Suerte sections
at their intersection with Sierra Madre Avenue.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works
that City Council order creation of stop intersections
at above areas and direct City Attorney to prepare the
proper resolution. *
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.plans
plans and specifications for sanitary sewer extension in & specs for
Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Canyon Rd. northerly from sanitary
Sierra Madre Avenue, Project #353. sewer ext.
(Proj.#353)
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works
that City Council approve plans and specifications and
authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to approve the recommendation of Director of Public Works and
direct City Cleric to advertise for bids. Councilman Cruz
abstaining.
' Director of Public Works requested Council approval for Appvl. ext.
extension of water main in Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon water main
Rd. It is proposed to extend this pipe line an Az. & San
additional 800 ft. northerly. It would be necessary to Gab.Can.Rd.
extend period of employment of the two temporary mainten-
ance men for an additional two months.
It is recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council authorize an additional 800 linear feet of
water main extension and authorize continuing employment
for two temporary maintenance men for a two month period.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works.
Councilman Cruz abstaining.
City Engineer submitted a report re: proposed East San Rpt.re:pro-
Gabriel Valley Transit District. Neighboring cities have posed E.San
been meeting to discuss mutual public transportation Gab.Valley
problems. Transit System Consultants has made a pro- Transit Dist.
posal to provide a full community transit plan including
all operational instructions for as little as $5,000 per
city. An individual city cannot provide adequate service,
it should be a joint venture with neighboring cities. It
was suggested by Council that City Engineer pursue this
study.
The City Engineer submitted a memo stating that he had Rpt. re: 170
contacted Rapid Transit District concerning continuing Bus Line
new bus line on Highway 39. Wilbur Smith & Associates is
preparing a report to Southern California Rapid Transit
District on San Gabriel Valley Transit needs. This report
will be submitted to the district in a short time for their
review. No action taken by Council.
The Finance Officer presented a proposal from Swenson & Proposal re:
Clark for annual audit for current fiscal year 1974-75. annual audit
Proposed fee is same as last year's, $4,800. for 1974-75
* Above stop intersection was authorized by Resolution
No. 6194, April 1, 1974.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to accept Swenson & Clark's pro-
posal and authorize Mayor to sign letter of agreement.
City Administrator presented letters from Congressman Req.from leg-
Rousselot and Senator Richardson in which they request islators to
to meet with City Council to discuss general matters meet with
relating to Congress and federal legislation. City Adm- Council
inistrator, will schedule a breakfast,nBeting and a dinner
meeting, for this purpose.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Counc.Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize Councilman Solem to be City's
to attend annual meeting of stockholders of Azusa Agricul- proxy (Az.
tural Water Co., and act as city's proxy. Meeting to be Agricultural
held in Azusa Civic Auditorium, 3/3/75, 10 a.m. Water Co.)
City Administrator presented results of investigation
Results of
concerning termination of Social Security/Benefits under
investiga.
P.E.R.S. Council had indicated that employees should not
re:Soc.Sec.
lose benefits enjoyed under Social Security and also that
Benefits
replacement of these benefits and coverages should not
P.E.R.S.
result in additional cost to City. Investigation now
indicates:that both of these conditions are possible.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator
to meet with City employees, in near future, to discuss
results of this investigation.
Request from Police Chief to attend Chief Executive
Appvl.of Pol.
Criminal Intelligence Seminar to be held in Monterey,
Chief to attend
California, 3/13-15, 1975. (Costs reimburseable by POST)
Criminal In-
telligence
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Seminar, 2/13 -
'
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
2/15, 1975
City Administrator submitted a request for one week of
City Adm.vac.
vacation from March 10-14, 1975, with Finance Officer
3/10-143 1975
Cooney to be Acting City Administrator in his absence.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Request from Superintendent of Light & Power and Consumer
Appvl.for
Service Supervisor, to attend 43rd annual conference of
attend.at
California Municipal Utilities Association. Conference
conf. in
to be held in Oakland, on 2/23-26, 1975. Accountable
Oakland
expenses not to exceed $500.
2/23-26,
1975
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
A proposed Resolution was presented, vacating a certain
Res. #6280
portion of eleventh street which has been superseded by
vacating a
relocation. Superseded portion is no longer required
portion of
for public street and highway purposes.
11th Street
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF ELEVENTH STREET WHICH
HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RELOCATION SUBJECT TO THE
RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed.and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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i
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6280.
Page 7
The matter of reroofing the east and west wings of City Reroofing
Hall was again brought before Council. Cite Administrator west & east
stated he had received an estimated figure from L. E. wings of
Karger Company of $27,000, for the 2 buildings; this is Cty.Hall
with all new material. There could be an alternate way, by
using some of the old tile. An approximate saving of from
$6,000. , to $7,000. could be -realized.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk to advertise for
bids for replacing tile roof on east and west wings of City Hall.
Councilman Arkison asked if it would be possible to give our
senior citizens any cost relief on rising utility rates. It
is understood that the City of Los Angeles has adopted such
an Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to refer this matter to City Attorney for
research of the Los Angeles Ordinance, with report back to
Council.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of
warrants by the City.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN.CLAIMS.AND _DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF.WHICH.THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. . .
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that Resolution be +
adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6281.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 10:56 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6282
Next Ordinance #1095
Res. #6281
Claims &
Demands
Adjourn