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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 15, 1976 - CC249 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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. Gilbert Allan of Azusa Invocation Church of Christ. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call Solem Absent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Arkison Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- Mr. Hing Lee, 751 S. Crenshaw, West Covina, addressed Council and advised that he had just recently pur- chased the property at Oak Tree Center and was in the process of renovation, and that the over -area directory sign would replace existing free standing individual business signs; with exception that existing "Oak Tree Center" sign portion remain. Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed Council and restated Planning Commission's findings for denial of larger sign in the shopping center. 'Mr. Kevin Curley, 1308 McWood, West Covina, addressed Council and stated that Mr. Lee is just trying to make a better shopping center for his tenants. Councilman Arkison entered meeting at 7:55 P.M. Cncl.Arkison entered mtg. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, it was, tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Community Services Director Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, City Clerk Solis There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of Appvl.Min. November 1, 1976, regular meeting, stand approved as 11/1/76 mtg. n7 written. xCouncilman Cruz presented a Resolution and plaque to Res. & Plaque Q Raymond Quesada, Fire Engineer, for his service to the presented to City of Azusa. R.Quesada, Fire Engineer A Resolution and Plaque were presented to Guadalupe Res. & Plaque :'Joe" Garcia, for his service to the City of Azusa by to G.Garcia, Councilman Fry. Firefighter Councilman Decker presented a Resolution and Plaque to Res. & Plaque Darby, Parks and Recreation Department, for his to E. Darby, 'Edward service to the City of Azusa. Rec.Leader The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Pub.Hrg. on Hearing on appeal from denial by Planning Commission appeal of Var. Res. No.1315, of a Variance request for an over -area req.(over-area directory sign on property located at 621-667 E. sign) Hing Lee Arrow Highway, the Mayor declared the Hearing open. Case #V-475 City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa Herald on November 4, 1976; and also affidavit of posting, on November 5, 1976. Mr. Hing Lee, 751 S. Crenshaw, West Covina, addressed Council and advised that he had just recently pur- chased the property at Oak Tree Center and was in the process of renovation, and that the over -area directory sign would replace existing free standing individual business signs; with exception that existing "Oak Tree Center" sign portion remain. Planning Director Fitzsimmons addressed Council and restated Planning Commission's findings for denial of larger sign in the shopping center. 'Mr. Kevin Curley, 1308 McWood, West Covina, addressed Council and stated that Mr. Lee is just trying to make a better shopping center for his tenants. Councilman Arkison entered meeting at 7:55 P.M. Cncl.Arkison entered mtg. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, it was, 2 5 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Arkison that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried to approve Variance for over -area directory sign, upon compliance of Condition #3 of Planning Commission recommendations, with regard to existing signs be reduced and/or removed to comply with Chapter 19.50 of the Azusa Municipal Code. Councilmen Decker and Arkison dissenting. City Clerk presented for Council consideration communi- Sister cation from Sister Cities International with regard to Cities Intl. an increase in annual dues from $100 to $150. increase in dues Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve increase in annual dues. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/ recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status ing employees: C�9 CV Name To Status Effective 2f� x S. Wyman Firefighter Step 4 11/21/76 Q W. Chin Police Officer Perm.Stat.(No inc.) 11/24/76 J. Smith Police Officer Step 4 11/17/76 S. Baldon Water Util. Man Step 3 12/03/76 K. MacChesney Police Sergeant Step 5 12/03/76 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that recommendation of Personnel Board be approved. 1 Personnel Board submitted for Council approval job descrip- Job.Descrip.& tions and salary ranges for Desk Officer position in the salary ranges Police Department and Communications Operator in the Fire for Desk Off. Department. & Comm.Oper. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve job descriptions and salary rates as recommended by the Personnel Board. Personnel Board presented Certification of the findings Cert.& findings and decision in the proceedings for the dismissal of of Personnel Bd. Michael Russo, Police Officer. re:hrg.M. Russo Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file the findings and decision of the Personnel Board. The matter of the revision of the Personnel Rules and Rev. Personnel Regulations was brought before Council. Chairman of Rules & Regs. the Personnel Board, Paul Allen, discussed possible revisions and clarified some points with Council. After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of Council that City Administrator and staff draw up recommendations for proposed changes and answer questions raised regard- ing the revisions for report to Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1319 tion No. 1319 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvng. to permit a reduced rear yard of 221' instead of the Var.(Case No. required 5' for an accessory building and a single car V-474 Barbara carport in lieu of the required two -car garage, on the O'Brien) property located at 220 S. San Gabriel Ave. (Case No. V-474 Barbara O'Brien). No action taken by Council. 255 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, N(VEMBER 153 1976 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz that 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 amending Resolution Res. #6478 re: No. 6468 relative to the adoption of the Departmental Dept. Conflict Conflict of Interest Codes. of Interest Codes Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6468 DESIGNATING THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY TO PREPARE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF SUCH CODES. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. t7 C4 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and a adopted by the following vote of the Council: A AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Treasurerts Financial Statement was submitted, City Tress. showing a balance of $2,386,279.21, as of October 31, Financial 1976. Statement Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly Rpts. departments. Councilman Arkison commented on the fact that crime rate Crime Rates has been escalating and that the Neighborhood Watch pro- gram, if implemented, could bring the number of crimes down. He advised that in a League of California Cities Bulletin mention was made of Federal funding for projects of this nature. City Administrator and Chief of Police to make a study regarding this and report to Council. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz, and unanimously carried to receive and file monthly departmental reports. City Administrator advised Council of meeting scheduled Designation of for December 1, 19765 at 10:00 A.M. at Holiday Inn in Counc.reps.for Ontario of the resale cities relative to our on-going mtg.on 12/1/76 legal action with the Federal Power Commission. City re: FPC Administrator advised that he, City Attorney Wakefield and Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz would be attending the meeting and that representatives of Council be designated to attend. It was agreed that Mayor Solem, Mayor pro -tem Arkison and Councilman Fry be designated representatives of Council to attend meeting. Notice was received of resignation of Mrs. Marcia Cardenas Resig.Marcia Police Clerk, effective November 14, 1976. Cardenas,Pol. Clk. effec. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry 11/14/76 and unanimously carried to accept resignation. 25`x' AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 Page 5 Police Chief Elkins submitted request that Officer John Appvl.attndc. Abbott, team member of our department in the East Valley J.Abbott Burglary Investigation Team, be permitted to attend a Specialized Specialized Surveillance Equipment Seminar given by the Surveillance California Department of Justice at Sacramento, on Seminar December 12th through the 17th, 1976; with advance accountable expenses of $199.20. This is a POST reimbur- seable course. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that request be approved. Police Chief Elkins submitted a request from Sgt. James Req.for pay Albert for approval of payment for unused vacation time. for unused Sgt. Albert has been on disability sick leave for 7 vacation time months and requests that he be able to work his vacation by Sgt.Albert days and receive the extra pay. Director of Public Works Wells submitted for Council Appvl.S.Baldon approval request that Samuel Baldon be compensated one be compensated range for performance of duties of Welder, due to resig- for acting in nation of Steve Rogers. Increase to be effective as of higher capacity August 16, 1976. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works Wells submitted for Council Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry approval request that Al Jablonski be compensated one ski be compen- and unanimously carried to approve request. sated for act - Repairman, due to illness of Leonard Harvey. Increase Police Chief Elkins requested Council approval of appoint- Appt.April capacity ment of Miss April Angell as probationary Police Clerk, Angell,prob. Cr? effective December 6, 1976. Pol.Clk.,eff. C4 approve work on Project #534, Cerritos Avenue from 5th 12/6/76 St. to Foothill Blvd. (West Coast Paving) and authorize Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion and direct and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Q Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment Appt.Michael of Michael Jerome as probationary Police Officer, effec- Jerome as tive November 29, 1976. prob.Pol.Off., eff.,11/29/76 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve appointment. was received from the Light & Power Depart- Agrmt.w/Aham 'Communication ment notifying Council of agreement for installation and Inc.for power removal of electric distribution facilities for supplying & light serv. electrical energy for power and lighting service made with Aham, Inc., at a charge of $500. Moved by.Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works Wells submitted for Council Appvl.S.Baldon approval request that Samuel Baldon be compensated one be compensated range for performance of duties of Welder, due to resig- for acting in nation of Steve Rogers. Increase to be effective as of higher capacity August 16, 1976. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works Wells submitted for Council Appvl.A.Jablon- approval request that Al Jablonski be compensated one ski be compen- range for performance of duties of Water Equipment sated for act - Repairman, due to illness of Leonard Harvey. Increase ing in higher to be effective as of October 11, 1976. capacity Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Cou^cilman Decker 'and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works Wells recommended Council Appvl. Proj. approve work on Project #534, Cerritos Avenue from 5th #534 - Cerritos St. to Foothill Blvd. (West Coast Paving) and authorize Ave. Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion and direct City Clerk to file document with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- mendation. 259 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 153 1976 Page 6 City Administrator and Director of Public Works submitted Appvl.Appli- information regarding improvements needed in the City, and cation for Pub. recommended that Council approve submitting application Works funding for funding under the Local Public Works Capital Develop- under Capital ment Investment Program. The two projects recommended are: Dev.Invest. Program 1. A 3 -million gallon steel water reservoir to be placed on the city property surrounding our Well No. 6 (south side of Paramount Ave. west of Azusa Ave.) along with a transmission ' main from Well No. 5 (200 block N. Aspan Ave.) to the new reservoir. Estimated Cost: $500,000. 2. The complete reconstruction of Tenth St. all the way through the city including new curb, gutter, sidewalks and street paving. The existing street is badly deteriorated and in need of reconstruc- tion. Estimated cost is $250,000. City Administrator advised that property located east of 215 Grandview (vacant lot) would be needed to complete Project #1, reservoir, and that in order to proceed with Co the application, it would be necessary for Council to N authorize negotiations for acquisition of this property M and so state in the "Intent to Apply" application. Grant A funds can not be used for the acquisition of property. C City Administrator also advised that the deadline date to apply is November 26th and that complete plans must be furnished with the applications. Plans are available for both projects. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to authorize staff.to..subm£t 'application for funding for both projects And any"a�her project$ that may be included. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that owner of property east of 215 Grandview be contacted and appraisal to follow. City Administrator advised that if Council is interested in the acquisition of the Golf Course, that an appraisal at this time would be necessary. The Azusa Greens Golf Course would bear half the cost of this appraisal. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council that Staff furnish actual taxes paid to the City by the golf course and that Assessor be contacted for the assessed valuation of the property, together with figures of the amount of monies paid to City in light and water bills; It was also requested that Finance Officer advise of the net profit, and what that would relate to in paying back bonds. Staff to furnish this information to Council before appraisal to be authorized. Mayor Solem requested information relative to the application for the Senior Citizens Facility. 'Planning Director Fitzsimmons advised that he had been in contact with the County and that possibly only an amendment to the budget on one item would be necessary. If approved, then the application could be submitted without new assessments. Councilman Arkison requested information on business at 812 N. Azusa Avenue. Planning Director Fitzsimmons advised that he had been at location and that primarily vehicles are being stored there and rental fees received by property owner for this service. Also, some vehicles are waiting to be repaired. There is no dismantling done on the premises. Golf Course Sr. Citizens Facility Rpt.on bus. at 812 N. Azusa Ave. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 153 1976 Page 3 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1320 conditionally granted a Variance to permit a reduced distance of 321' between a dwelling and accessory building instead of the required 10' on the property located at 405 Rosalinda Ave. (Case No. V-477 Heinz Schuler). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1321, conditionally granted a Variance request permitting a single car garage, in lieu of the required two -car garage, on the property located at 535 E. First St. (Case No. V-478 Robert Barr). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1322, conditionally approved a Variance permit- ting a reduced distance of 521' between a dwelling and accessory building instead of the required 10' on the property located at 337 S. Enid Ave. (Case No. V-479 Daniel Giardinelli). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1323 recommended an amendment to Planning Commission M Resolution No. 1081, by adding condithns for operation of 04 the Jack-in-the-Box Drive -In Restaurant, located at 330 North Citrus Ave. (Case No. C-134 Edith Bowers). Council Q Hearing set for December 6, 1976. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1324, conditionally approved a Conditional Use Per- mit request for the sale of used cars and campers in the Freeway Service Zone for a minimum period of five (5) years, on the property located at 118 N. Azusa Ave. (Case No. C-183 James Aszman). No action taken by Council. 'A proposed Resolution was presented adopting the Seismic Safety and the Public Safety Elements of the Azusa General Plan. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE SEISMIC SAFETY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTS OF THE AZUSA GENERAL PLAN (Planning Commissions Resolution No. 1311 and 1312.) 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 the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution No. 5396 designating stop intersections (Lee and Match - wood Place). Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER- SECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. 2531 P.C.Res.#1320 cond.grntg. Var.(Case #V- 477 Heinz Schuler) P.C. Res -#1321 cond.granted Var.(Case No. V -478 -Robert Barr) P.C. Res. #1322 cond. appvd. Var. (Case #V- 479 -Daniel Giardinelli) P.C. Res. ;1,41323 Recommending amendment to P.C.Res.#1081 (Case No.0-134 Edith Bowers) P.C. Res. #1324 cond. appvd. CUP Case No. c-183 James Aszman) Res. #6476 adopting Seismic) Safety & Public Safety Elements of Az.General Plan Res. #6477 re: stop signs M GV L� 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 Page 7 City Attorney Wakefield apprised Council that he had been in contact with the attorneys of the cities that are in the current rate proceedings with the Federal Power Commission, and that due to the status of the legislature in Congress, they have had no reply. It was felt that this was due to the status of the legislature being in the final stages, and preparation for the rate hearing in December. However, he was advised that an up -date on their report would be sent shortly. Councilman Arkison requested information regarding the length of time animals are impounded in the Humane Shelter. Chief Elkins advised that the animals are kept in the shelter for a period of 4 days, 24 hours longer than required by Ordinance. The County keeps animals for 5 days, but due to the lack of housing in the shelter, this was not feasible. If dogs are licensed, their owners are immediately notified. If not, then after the four day period the animals are destroyed. Fire Chief reported on palm tree fire on Bagnall St. and advised Council that the dispatcher had received numerous calls regarding the same fire and also of heavy winds in the City and that fire truck rolled to location as soon as an address was received. That the Firemen acted in a professional manner and that com- plaint received was not founded. Councilman Arkison requested that Fire Chief respond to complaining party and advise of his findings. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. 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. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 261 Status of Congressional complaints of Fed.Power Comm. Length of animal impounds Rpt.on fire on Bagnall St. Res. #6479 Claims & Demands Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano, Azusa, addressed Council Remarks by regarding derelict vehicles parked in the alley by Art Morales Freeman's. He also stated that large boom trucks extend on to Alameda St. and were hazardous, and desired some- thing to be done about the situation. Chief of Police Elkins to investigate operations at Freemans and report back to Council. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:05 p.m Council reconvened at 10:50 p.m. Mayor Solem requested information and up -date on Leo Nasser's property at 708 N. Azusa Ave. City Administra- tor to submit report on status of same. Exec. Session Council Reconvened Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:54 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution #6480 Next Ordinance #2028