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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 1, 1976 - CC (2)233 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 7:30 p.m. 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. Call to Order Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call 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 Appvl.Min. 4, 1976, regular meeting stand approved as written. 10/4/76 The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.adoptg. Cn to adopt the policy section of the Public Safety & Seismic Pub.Safety & C4 Safety Elements of the Azusa General Plan as prepared by Seismic Safety 1r Envicom, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Elements of x the Gen.Plan Q 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. 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 234 1 235 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 Req.from Foot - owners, Inc., 451 N. Rockvale Avenue, Azusa, requesting hill Gardens that City install stop signs at end of both Lee and Owners, Inc. 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. C') Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: GV in A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA x COMMENDING FIREFIGHTER GUADALUPE GARCIA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. C 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 u Res.#6470 commending Joe Garcia A proposed Resolution was presented commending Fire Engineer Res. #6471 Raymond Quesada for his service to the City of Azusa. commending Ray Quesada 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 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. 236 1 1 1 237 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follovd ng vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ' ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notices 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 M Gail Willett, on premises located at 347 S. Irwindale N Avenue (Kaman). ir. x Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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: Name D. Evans Storekeeper Step 4 10/29/76 J. McMahon Int.Util.Clk. Step 3 10/22/76 G. Waldon Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.(no.incr.) 10/20/76 ' T. Willis Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.(no.incr.) 10/20/76 H. Linden Pol.Officer Step 5 11/14/76 N. Huttner Pol.Clerk Step 3 11/05/76 J. Fraijo Maint.Man III Step 2 11/04/76 J. White Strt.Maint.Ldmn. Perm.Stat.(no.incr.) 11/04/76 D. Saran Pol.Officer Step 5 11/14/76 J. Mendez Maint.Man 1, CETA Step 2 11/10/76 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that recommendation of Personnel Board be approved. 23® 1 1 C 1 Cn CV :n x C� 1 239 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1976 Page 4 Council approval is requested on appointment of Mrs. Jessie Appvl.appmt. Castro Webster as Intermediate Typist Clerk, C.E.T.A., Jessie Webster, Step 1, $608 per month, effective November 1, 1976. Int.Typist- Clerk Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that appointment be approved. Personnel Board on direction of Council, submitted new Job job descriptions and revisions and salary range recommen- Descriptions 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- P.C.Res.#1313 tion No. 1313 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvd.Var, to permit a reduced distance of 8' between an accessory (Case No.V-473 building (garage) and a dwelling on property located at Victor Genereu) 316 Dixon Street (Case No. V-473 Victor Genereux). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1314 tion No. 1314 recommended an amendment to Chapter 19.48 of recomm.amend- the Municipal Code, relating to parking or storage of ment to M.C. 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 921, instead of required 25', 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. 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 24® 1 1 1 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. C7 CV M L 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 that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem 241 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 Po -vier Commission. City Attorney Wakefield indicated this would be done. A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Res. x#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 Dec::er offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF ''J 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: 242 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 6 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Administrator Dangleis submitted request from Glendora Jaycees to use the City's judging and review stands for their 1976 Christmas Parade, to be held December 11, 1976. 1 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, Clerk Typist, in the Parks & Recreation Department, effective October 8, 1976. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept resignation. Community Services Director Guarrera requests Council approval of appointment of Mrs. Wilma Duke, as Clerk N Typist, under CETA, effective October 13, 1976. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker x and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Q Q Police Chief Elkins requested Council approval to fill vacancy in the Police Sergeant complement, created by disability retirement of Sergeant Lawrence Trujillo. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to table to next meeting when Police Chief 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. Req.from Glendora Jaycees to use judging & review stands Resignation Adele Kimmel, eff.10/8/76 Appvl.appmt. Wilma Duke,as Typ.Clk.,eff. 10/13/76 Appvl.appmt. 1 Pol.Officer position 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 from Terri Slimmer, Recreation Leader, for reimbursement of $67 for eye glasses. Glasses were broken when Ms. Slimmer was on duty at Gladstone Park ball field. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Police Chief Elkins submitted request that Lt. Gilbert Trujillo be ^ermitted to attend California Law Enforce- ment Warrant Officers Association Training Seminar to be ' held on Friday and Saturday November 12th and 13th, at San Diego; with advance of $60, and permission for use of City vehicle. This is a budgeted item. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request. Appvl.reimb. for broken glasses Appvl.attndc. G.Trujillo,Q Ca.Law Enforce- ment Trng. Seminar Director of Community Services Guarrera submitted request Appvl.attndc. for permission to attend the CPRS Administrators' Insti- J.Guarrera,@ 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. "244 1 1 1 245 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1976 Page 7 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 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker independent appraisal, City Administrator Dangleis should and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. approximate sales price. Finance Officer Cooney advised Council 1975-76 audit 1975-76 Remarks by report had not been received from Elmer Fox, Westheimer audit report with the Golden Days activities. He stated that in order & Co., and would be sent to Council at a latex date to get into the contest a large fee was required. Mayor Director of Public Works Wells submitted request for Appvl.reimb. also to permit contestants to be members of the National reimbursement of tuition and books for job related courses for tuition taken by John White at Citrus College, total requested & books City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment reimbursement $35.33. of warrants by the City. Claims & Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry Demands Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: and unanimously carried to approve request, and make grade report a part of his personnel record. 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 C) with natural gas, as follows: N Lr. Wilson Engine and Equipment Co. $9,572.69 x Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc. 18,615.16 Q A 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 SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 246 J 1 1 J 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 1976 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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem 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, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:07 P.M. Z'.4' r City Clerk Next Resolution ##6476 Next Ordinance #2029 Adjourn 24T w a m 1 1 1