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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 1, 1976 - CC1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 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 Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Community Services Director Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of October 4, 1976, regular meeting stand approved as written. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing to adopt the policy section of the Public Safety & Seismic Safety Elements of the Azusa General Plan as prepared by Envicom, 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 October 21, 1976. Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed Council and advised state law requires adopting the above elements. Azusa has shared the expense of preparation of plan, by Envicom, with three other cities. These elements of the General Plan are intended to provide direction for future official action designed to reduce natural and man-made hazards in Azusa and should play a significant role in determining future land use., There being no one in the audience wishing to testify either for or against above subject, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to refer to the City Attorney for preparation of Resolution to adopt the Public Safety & Seismic Safety Elements of the General Plan. 2.33 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl.Min. 10/4/76 Pub.Hrg.adoptg. Pub.Safety & Seismic Safety Elements of the Gen.Plan Mr. Leo Nasser, Executive Director of the Miss Azusa Miss Azusa Pageant, and Mr. Don Clark, President of the Chamber of Pageant rules Commerce addressed Council concerning the Miss Azusa & regulations Pageant.rules and regulations. Following a lengthy discussion during which Mrs. Shirley Clark and Mr. Art Morales voiced their views on the subject, Council further discussed this matter, then it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison ' and unanimously carried by roll call that new rules be established for the Miss Azusa Pageant as follows: con- testants and chaperones be residents in the Azusa Unified School District area, Miss Azusa to be under the sole authority of the Chamber of Commerce, subsequent to Miss California Pageant; all to be effective this current year. City Clerk submitted for Council approval Departmental Dept.Conflict Conflict of Interest Codes as required by Fair Political of Interest Practices Commission. Codes n 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve Departmental Conflict of Interest Codes as filed with the City Clerk. City Clerk submitted communication from Foothill Gardens owners, Inc., 451 N. Rockvale Avenue, Azusa, requesting that City install stop signs at end of both Lee and Matchwood Place. Permission was also requested to install traffic bumps. Director of Public Works Wells addressed Council advising installation of stop signs would be no problem, however, the traffic bumps would increase the City's liability for possible damage to cars. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve installation of stop signs and direct City Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution. A proposed Resolution was presented commending Firefighter Joe Garcia for his service to the City of Azusa. Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING FIREFIGHTER GUADALUPE GARCIA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Fry, 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 A proposed Resolution was presented commending Fire Engineer Raymond Quesada for his service to the City of Azusa. Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZIB A COMMENDING FIRE ENGINEER RAYMOND QUESADA ON HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call 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: None 23 51 Req.from Foot- hill Gardens Owners, Inc. Res .¢#6470 commending Joe Garcia Res. ##6471 commending Ray Quesada A proposed Resolution was presented commending Edward Darby Res.##6472 for his service to the City of Azusa. Mr. Darby is retiring commending from the Parks and Recreation Department after sixteen Edward Darby and one-half years as Recreation Coordinator and Playground Director. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING EDWARD DARBY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be vasived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed adopted by the follosi ng vote of Council: Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: Notice was received from Alcoholic the following applications: On Sale Beer & Food, person to person transfer from Richard Chamberlain and Miguel Zamora, to Robert P. and Ruby Barcenas, on premises at 658-60 S. Azusa Avenue (formerly known as Joannas). On Sale Beer & Food, person to person transfer, from Lois and Lonnie Wise, to Sandra Weizenecker and Ellen Gail Willett, on premises located at 347 S. Irwindale Avenue (Kamau). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator Dangleis submitted communication_ from Comm.re:Sr. Mr. Lonnie Lewis, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Citizen Aging re: a Senior Citizen's recreational facility. It Recreational is stated in the letter there is $82,000 from the Housing Facility & Community Development Act budgeted for senior citizen's housing; and asked if this amount could be re -budgeted to offset a portion of costs for a senior citizen recre- ational facility. City Attorney suggested that the County Director of Community Development be contacted to see if an amendment in the contract between the City and County could bemade for re -budgeting of funds for this purpose. It was the concern of Council that it not be involved directly in approval of the facility until more information was obtained. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve amendment to Housing Community Development funds for senior citizen housing and/ or senior recreational facility; with stipulation that a report be submitted relative to type of facility intended. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/ recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status ing employees: Storekeeper Int.Util.Clk. Pol.Officer Pol.Officer Pol.Officer Pol.Clerk Maint.Man III Strt.Maint.Ldmn. Pol.Officer Maint.Man 1, CEZ Step 4 Step 3 Perm.Stat.(no.incr. ) Perm.Stat.(no.incr.) Step 5 Step 3 Step 2 Perm.Stat.(no.incr.) Step 5 Step 2 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that recommendation of Personnel Board be approved. 1 M CV u'r Q Q 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 4 Council approval is requested on appointment of Mrs. Jessie Castro Webster as Intermediate Typist Clerk, C.E.T.A., Step 1, $608 per month, effective November 1, 1976. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry• and unanimously carried that appointment be approved. Personnel Board on direction of Council, submitted new job descriptions and revisions and salary range recommen- dations on the following positions: Job Title Salary Range Consumer Service Supervisor No change Director of Community Services 133.5 Director of Public Works No change Finance Officer 133.5 Library Supervisor 125.0 Superintendent of Light & Power No change City Administrator recommended that job title of Library Supervisor be changed to Assistant City Librarian. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve job descriptions as amended, with change of Library Supervisor to Assistant City Librarian. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1313 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit a reduced distance of 8' between an accessory building (garage) and a dwelling on property located at 316 Dixon Street (Case No. V-473 Victor Genereux). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1314 recommended an amendment to Chapter 19.48 of the Municipal Code, relating to parking or storage of vehicles on residential lots. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to refer this matter back to Planning Commission to include parking of vehicles on vacant lots in the amendment. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1315 denied a Variance request to permit an over - area directory sign of 416 sq. ft., instead of permitted 300 sq. ft., on property located at 621-667 E. Arrow Hwy. (Case No. V-475 Hing Lee - Oak Tree Center). Council Hearing set for November 15, 1976. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1316 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 9z', instead of required 251, and waiver of two -car garage requirement, on property located at 158 N. Pasadena Avenue (Case No. V-476 Vivian Blackwood). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1317 conditionally approved a CUP request permitting the expansion of an existing rest home from 15 to 19 patient beds, on property located at 600 W. Paramount Street (Case No. C-182 Samuel Kalama). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1318 adopted a Conflict of Interest Code for the Planning Department and Planning Commission. 235 Appvl.appmt. Jessie Webster, Int.Typist- Clerk Job Descriptions P.C.Res.#1313 cond.appvd.Var (Case No.V-473 Victor Genereu P.C.Res.#1314 recomm.amend- ment to M.C. P.C.Res.#1315 denied Var.req. (Case No.V-475 Hing Lee) P.C.Res.#1316 cond. appvd.Var. (Case No.V-476 Vivian Black- wood) P.C.Res.#1317 cond.appvd.CUP (Case No.0-182 Samuel Kalama) P.C.Res.#1318 adptd.Conflict of Interest Code AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 5 An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2028 granting a franchise to Azusa Land Reclamation Co., Inc., granting for installation, operation and maintenance of a non- franchise public pipeline to transport landfill gas along certain City streets. Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO AZUSA LAND RECLAMATION CO., INC. A CORPORATION, FOR AN INDEFINATE TERM TO LAY, CONSTRUCT , MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A PIPELINE SYSTEM CONSISTING OF LINES OF PIPE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING METHANE GAS ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz C?j that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed ani N adopted by the following vote of Council: tf9 x AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call 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: City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Treas. - a balance of $2,442,828.40, as of September 30, 1976. Financial Statement Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly ' City Departments. Reports Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost of fuel cost adjustment for November, 1976. Adj.for Nov., 1976 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Councilman Arkison requested a report on current status of Congressional complaints on activities and composition of Federal Power Commission. City Attorney Wakefield indicated this would be done. A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Res. #6473 Easement for utility purpose, from Glenn B. and Kathryn P. accptg.Grnt. Soelberg. Sewer to be constructed at the time property of Easement is developed. (Soelberg) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call 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: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1976 Page 6 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Administrator Dangleis submitted request from Req.from Glendora Jaycees to use the City's judging and review Glendora stands for their 1976 Christmas Parade, to be held Jaycees to December 11, 1976. use judging & review stands ' Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve if the City of Glendora makes the request, rather than the Glendora Jaycees. Notice was received of the resignation of Adele Kimmel, Resignation Clerk Typist, in the Parks & Recreation Department, Adele Kimmel, effective October 8, 1976. eff.10/8/76 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept resignation. Community Services Director Guarrera requests Council Appvl.appmt. approval of appointment of Mrs. Wilma Duke, as Clerk Wilma Duke,as Cn Typist, under CETA, effective October 13, 1976. Typ.Clk.,eff. ACV 10/13/76 x Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Q Police Chief Elkins requested Council approval to fill Appvl.appmt. vacancy in the Police Sergeant complement, created by 1 Pol.Officer disability retirement of Sergeant Lawrence Trujillo. position Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to table to next meeting when Police Che f Elkins would be present. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried to increase the Police Department complement by one (1) Police Officer position. Councilman Arkison dissenting. Police Chief Elkins submitted recommendation that Reimbursement Officer Kendall Gradoville be reimbursed $18 for replacing appvl. for pants damaged while making an arrest. Officer Gradoville, damaged pants as detective, does not receive a uniform allowance. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. Community Services Director Guarrera submitted request Appvl.reimb. from Terri Slimmer, Recreation Leader, for reimbursement for broken of $67 for eye glasses. Glasses were broken when Ms. glasses Slimmer was on duty at Gladstone Park ball field. i Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Police Chief Elkins submitted request that Lt. Gilbert Appvl.attndc. Trujillo be -permitted to attend California Law Enforce- G.Trujillo,Q ment Warrant Officers Association Training Seminar to be Ca.Law Enforce - held on Friday and Saturday November 12th and 13th, at ment Trng. San Diego; with advance of $60, and permission for use of Seminar City vehicle. This is a budgeted item. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Community Services Guarrera submitted request Appvl.attndc. for permission to attend the CPRS Administrators' Insti- J.Guarrera,Q tute from November 7th to 12th, 1976, to be held at the CPRS Inst. Asilomar Conference Grounds. The tuition of $250 covers all expenses, and is a budgeted item. 2451 City Administrator Dangleis advised Council Johnny Johnson, Golf Course owner of Azusa Greens Golf Course, inquired if City is AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker action would be to direct the City Administrator, City and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Attorney and Finance Officer to make contact with owner Finance Officer Cooney advised Council 1975-76 audit 1975-76 appraisal. report had not been received from Elmer Fox, Westheimer audit report & Co., and would be sent to Council at a later date secure a preliminary report informally quoting owners Director of Public Works Wells submitted request for Appvl.reimb. reimbursement of tuition and books for job related courses for tuition the arm wrestling contest that was held in connection taken by John White at Citrus College, total requested & books reimbursement $35.33. Solem advised him that payment of competition fee served Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry also to permit contestants to be members of the National and unanimously carried to approve request, and make grade to receive the organization's monthly magazine. report a part of his personnel record. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6474 Director of Public Works Wells requested authorization Appvl.rebuild- to have 250 H.P. Climax gasoline engine for well No. 7 ing Climax rebuilt and converted to natural gas. engine for well No. 7 The City secured quotations from two Climax engine re - builders to rebuild the engine and convert it for use M with natural gas, as follows: N lf� Wilson Engine and Equipment Co. $9,572.69 x Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc. 18,615.16 Q Q There are so few firms who do this type of rebuilding, it was recommended that Council authorize the rebuilding of the Climax engine by Wilson Engine & Equipment Co., in the amount of $9,572.69, and to waive bidding pro- cedures under the Municipal Code, finding that it is impractical, useless, and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with same. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works. City Administrator Dangleis advised Council Johnny Johnson, Golf Course owner of Azusa Greens Golf Course, inquired if City is still interested in purchase of the golf course. It was his suggestion, if Council is interested, the proper action would be to direct the City Administrator, City Attorney and Finance Officer to make contact with owner of the golf course and jointly arrange for an independent appraisal. It was the consensus of Council that before securing an independent appraisal, City Administrator Dangleis should secure a preliminary report informally quoting owners approximate sales price. Art Morales, 337 Soldano Avenue, addressed Council re: Remarks by the arm wrestling contest that was held in connection A. Morales with the Golden Days activities. He stated that in order to get into the contest a large fee was required. Mayor Solem advised him that payment of competition fee served also to permit contestants to be members of the National ' Arm Wrestling Association and furthermore entitles members to receive the organization's monthly magazine. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6474 of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands Councilman Decker 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 SANTE ARE TO BE PAID. 1 M N 2f� Z Ca Q 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 1976 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry 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 City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Fry 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 Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker 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 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:07 P.M. Next Resolution #6476 Next Ordinance #2029 Adjourn I± City Clerk Next Resolution #6476 Next Ordinance #2029 Adjourn I±