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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 7, 1976 - CCCn CV Ifs x a c7 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 71 1!76 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Mr. John Jackson, Youth Director, of Fourgquare Gospel Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solaro 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- tor Dan leis Stl�£ T ` -`.t «R2ECr ED P x -r -z, 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 There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of May 17, 1976 jr meeting, and May 27, 1876 adjourned meeting stand approved as written. City Clerk presented request from Boy Scout Troop 414 to hang banner across Foothill Blvd., on Tuesday July 10, 1976, announcing it's Pancake Breakfast. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried thdt request be granted. Appvl.Min.5/17, reg.mtg.& 5/27/76 adj. meetings Appvl.req.from Boy Scout Troop 414 to hang banner, anncg. Pancake Brkfst. City Clerk presented request from Foothill Center Req.from Foot - Merchants Association for waiver of city license fees for hill Merchants 'carnival and free circus to be held on shopping center prop -for for waiver erty on June 24 through 27, 1976. Association to donate of bus.license 10% of proceeds equally to Azusa Aztec Band Boosters Club fee (denied) and Glendora Tartan Band Boosters Club. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that request be denied. Mr. Kenneth Corell, 1103 N. chase portion of City owned property and Northside Park. Orange, Azusa wishes to pur- property, that borders his Parks & Recreation Commission has suggested that the proceeds from sale of property be placed in the Park Fund for use by the Parks & Recreation Department. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to have property appraised by staff to determine current fair market value. City Clerk presented request from Charles J. Rounds Company to hold equipment liquidation sale, Thursday, June 17, 1976, at 1190 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa. 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that request be granted. County Board of Supervisors requested that cities in the Los Angeles County share in subsidy of the 25 cent bus fare program on aper capita basis . Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Clerk pre%ented two year contract for looseleaf supplement service for the Municipal Code, to Council for approval and authorization of execution. Req.by K.Correll, to purchase propty adjacent to Northside Pk. & his propty. Appvl.req.to hold liquidation sale, by C.3. Rounds Co. Req.from Cnty. Bd.of Super- visors re:bus fare program Appvl.contract for suppleu¢ent service for Municipal Code no AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve contract and authorize Mayor to execute same. Parks & Recreation Commission requested that annual Appvl.5 yr. Concession Agreement between the City and the Azusa Youth contract of Program, Inc., be written for a five year period begin- Concession Agmt. ning July 1, 1976. btwn.City & AYP Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded.by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve 5 year agreement, and authorize Mayor to execute same. A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $700,000 from the Light Fund to the General Fund, and $60,000 from Water Fund to General Fund. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $8,500 from the General Fund to the Sick Leave 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 SICK LEAVE FUND. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $154,773 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund. ' Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANSFERRING SUMS FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: None Res.#6404 transferring sums from Light & Water Fund to General Fund Res. #6405 transferring sums from General Fund to Sick Leave Fund Res. #6406 transferring sums from Revenue Sharing Fund to General Fund 1- 0 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 71 1976 Page 3 A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises/ mending step increase/permanent status for the following Permanent employees: Status Name To Status Effective D. Riddle Equip.Mech. Step 3 6/1/76 R. Meffan Pol.Officer Step 2 6/2/76 A. Robbins Pol.Officer Step 3 6/3/76 R. Humphreys Lineman Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 6/15/76 T. Peavy Lmmn.Frmn. Perm.Stat.(no incr. 6/15/76 M. McVicker Pol.C1k.Disp. Step 4 6/18/76 J. Ambrogio Firefighter Step 4 6/09/76 T. Shepro Pol.Officer Step 5 6/19/76 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. Mrs. Mary Guzman, Sr. Secretary in Personnel Office has Appvl.lve.of requested Council approval for maternity leave of absence absence for C7 for the period June 21 through August 27, 1976. Mary Guzman N lf� Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Qand unanimously carried to approve request. Q Personnel Board submitted recommendation for transfer of Appvl.trnsfr. Sandra Marsh, Secretary in Purchasing Department, to S.Marsh,Sec. position of Secretary in Light & Power Department, to Light & according to Azusa Civil Service Rules & Regulations Sec. Power Dept. 92, Par. 2, effective June 14, 1976. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation for transfer. Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1276 No. 1276 conditionally approved a CUP request to allow cond.appvd.CUP operation of a drive-in business (locksmith shop) in a (Case NO.0-174 trailer for a period of time to exceed 6 months on Gordon Howard) property located at 237 E. Gladstone St. (Case No. C-174 Gordon Howard) Ido action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1277 tion No. 1277 conditionally granted a CUP to allow cond.grntd CUP professional offices in a development currently restricted (Case No.0-175 to medical offices, on property lccated at 210 N. Citrus Richard Horan) Ave. (Case No. C-175 Richard Horan). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.#1278 Resolution No. 1278 recommended disapproval of access to recomm.disappvl. the Santa Fe Dam Recreational area from Peckham Rd. Peckham Rd. City Administrator suggested this item be considered access to Santa along with item 5-a on Agenda, which refers to the same Fe Dam Rec. subject matter. area Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1279 ' tion 1279 establishaipolicy for procedure to follow in re:procedure handling zoning violations. No action taken by Council. for zoning violations It was suggested by the Planning Commission that a city Entrance to limit entrwr sign be erected on Alosta Avenue, at the City sign new Stater Brothers Shopping Center. Subsequent to QAlosta Ave. extended discussion relative to appropriate entrance & Barranca sign at this location, it was Ave. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City Administrator and Director of Public Works for further study and report back to Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 Page 4 An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption adding Section 5.20.075 to the Azusa Municipal Code, relating to charitable solicitations and limiting' period of exempt permit to 30 days. Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 'ADDING SECTION 5.20.075 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS. M N �n x Q 1 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented establishing an increased fee, for rubbish collection of .residential units within the City, from $2.50 to $3.00. Resolution to become effective for billing period commencing on and after July 1, 1976. Councilman Cruz, offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dlone A proposed Resolution was presented establishirg rates to be charged by the Water Department. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA A14ENDING RESOLUTION N0.4543, RESOLUTION NO. 51913 RESOLUTION NO. 5598, RESOLUTION NO. 5752 AND RESOLUTION id0. 6179 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE WATER DEPARTIENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #2020 re: charitable solicitations Res. #6407.re: increase in fee for rubbish collection Res. #6408 re: increase in water rates City Attorney presented to Council a communication with Rpt.by City reference to legislation relating to improvement of Atty.re:legis- rate setting procedures before the Federal Power Com- lation re:elec. mission. The legislation is designed to prevent impo- utility rate sition of wholesale rate increase until after there has reform been a hearing before the Public Utility Commission. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney to pre- pare Resolution endorsing all of these pending bills. City Attorney presented Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENDORSING CERTAIN PENDING LEGISLATION IPi THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL UTILITY 'RATE REFORM AND REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT. 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: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ch Mr. Jim Schuman, Deputy Director of the County Parks & N Recreation Department addressed Council requesting x Council look favorably on Peckham Rd. as access road to the Santa Fe Regional Park development. The County feeds that there will be a need for other access roads to the freeway. The other access roads would be more expensive and technically difficult to develop. Councilman Fry indicated that what Council is faced with is whether or not Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation plans are conforming to the City's General Plan. 'After extended discussion, it was the general consensus of Council that proposed park development would be an asset to the City, and Council should adopt Resolution supporting the requested Peckham Rd. access to the development. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ACCESS TO THE SANTA FE DAM RECREATIONAL AREA FROM PECKHANi ROAD. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, second ed by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Administrator presented to Council for its approval the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for East Valley Burglary Project. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that City enter into this Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute same. City Administrator submitted communication from Urban Futures, Inc. concerning the 1976-77 application for Housing and Community Development Block Grant Funds. There has been modification by HUD and Los Angeles County in dollar amounts for participating cities. Azusa's funding has increased from $86,657 to $1403348 this has allowed some portions of activities slated for 1977-78 to Page 5 Res. ##6409 endorsing legislation re:elec.rate increases Rpt. on Santa Fe Regional Park Res. ##6410 appvg.Peckham Rd.access to Santa Fe Dam Recreation development Appvl.execution Joint Exercise of Powers Agmt. Comm.from Urban Futures, Inc. re: grant funds M N tt� Q Q AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 73 1976 Page 6 be funded under 1976-77 activities. Urban Futures, Inc. is requesting Council approval of its reallocation of additional amounts available for 1976-77 funding. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to notify Urban Futures, Inc. that Council approves these adjusted figures. City Administrator presented claim against the City, Claim under $500 maximum allowable deductible, by John K. Fournier, 11018 Carlton Way, Stanton, California, for alleged damage to his car when struck by a Police car on May 22, 1976, amount of claim is .$236.58. City Administrator having investigated recommended that claim be paid. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- mendation of City Administrator. Councilman Arkison questioned if something could be done about the number of accidents attributed to Police cars. City Administrator stated he has discussed this with the City Attorney; in order to deal with safety problems City must have an ongoing Safety Committee that meets regularly and has its determination and responsibility for this type of thing. All employees would be under this program. The Safety Committee must be given some authority to determine responsibility and to enforce payment of all or part of damage. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney and City Administrator to research the establishment of a Safety Committee. City Administrator submitted request from Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Officer for nominations for service on the Health System Agency Interim Govern- ing Body. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to invite applications from the community. City Administrator submitted notice of resignation of Mrs. Deborah J. Hyder, Police Clerk, effective June 9, 1976, with request her name be retained on eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept resignation, without conditions. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to authorize filling position left vacant by resignation of Mrs. Hyder. 'Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power of fuel cost adjustment for June, 1976. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator presented request from San Gabriel Valley Tribune that City participate in its publication of a July 4, 1976 Bicentennial newspaper issue. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to donate $200 to SGV Tribune for Bicentennial issue. Z vs City Establishment of Safety Committee Req.from L.A. County Chief Adm.Officer Accpt.resign. Mrs.Deborah J. Ryder, Pol.Clk. eff.6/9/76 Fuel Cost adj.for June 1976 Appvl. City participate in SGV Tribune Bi -Centennial issue M AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 197,g Page 7 City Administrator presented notice of resignation of Accpt.resig. Terry King, Meter Reader in Light & Power Department, Terry King, effective June 18, 1976. Meter Reader, Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker eff.6/18/76 and unanimously carried to accept resignation; and authorize filling position left vacant by resignation of Mr. King. 'Irene Gilbertson, Assistant Director of Civil Defense Appvl.Asst. requests Council approval for her attendance at the Civil Def.Dir. joint meetinE of Southern California Emergency Services to attend mtg. Association and Office of Emergency Services on June 17 in Palm Springs through 18, 1976 in Palm Springs; with accountable expenses and budgeted funds are available. M N ifs x a Q C 1 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve request. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize Council, City Administrator and Department Heads to attend Chamber of Commerce annual installation dinner, to be held at Monrovia Nursery Patio, on June 26, 1976. Councilman Arkison noted that in Planning Commission Minutes of May 5, 1976, Commissioner Hart remarked about antique stores which are being used as warehouse and storage; he questioned if something can be done about this. City Attorney advised Council that he had been asked by Planning Director to prepare a report on this matter for the Planning Commission. There is nothing in the Zoning Ordinance, or business license which fixes hours of operation. Fire Chief reported that his department had been in contact with them, because of cluttered situation, and stated he would continue surveillance. Councilman Cruz brought to Council's attention informa- tion from California Housing Finance Agency concerning neighborhood preservation program. Financial assistance may be available, but application deadline is August 15, 1976. City Administrator said he would consult with Planning Director regarding this matter. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Cruz 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 vIHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:32 p.m. Council reconvened from Executive Session at 11:39 p.m. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Appvl.attendance @Chamber of Commerce Install- ation Dinner Rpt. re: antique stores Calif. Housing Finance Agency Res.#6411 Claims & Demands Exec.Session Reconvened Res. #6412 re: Retirement 1 1 C AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 197r, Page 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE IS NOT INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AND SHOULD NOT BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.contract and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign and with Xerox approve contract for Xerox Corp. to provide billing and Corp. accounting services for Light & Water Consumer functions. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, June 15, 1976 in City Hall Conference Room, for budget study. Time of Adjournment: 11:41 p.m. Adjourn City Clerk 1 Next Resolution #6413 Next Ordinance #2021