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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 15, 1976 - CC (2)1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 153 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. Gilbert Allan of Azusa Church of Christ. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem Absent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Arkison Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra- 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 November 1, 1976, regular meeting, stand approved as N written. Lf; x Councilman Cruz presented a Resolution and plaque to Q Raymond Quesada, Fire Engineer, for his service to the City of Azusa. A Resolution and Plaque were presented to Guadalupe "Joe" Garcia, for his service to the City of Azusa by Councilman Fry. Councilman Decker presented a Resolution and Plaque to 'Edward Darby, Parks and Recreation Department, for his service to the City of Azusa. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing on appeal from denial by Planning Commission Res. No.1315, of a Variance request for an over -area directory sign on property located at 621-667 E. Arrow Highway, 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 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. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. After discussion, it was, 249 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl.Min. 11/1/76 mtg. Res. & Plaque presented to R.Quesada, Fire Engineer Res. & Plaque to G.Garcia, Firefighter Res. & Plaque to E. Darby, Rec.Leader Pub.Hrg. on appeal of Var. req.(over-area sign) Hing Lee Case #V-475 Cncl.Arkison entered mtg. 25® 1 1 1 co N lI; Z Q 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 153 1976 Moved by Councilman Arkison that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld. Motion died for lack cf 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- cation from Sister Cities International with regard to an increase in annual dues from $100 to $150. 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 recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- ing employees: Name To Status Effective S. Wyman Firefighter Step 4 11/21/76 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. 2 5 V Page 2 Sister Cities Intl. increase in dues Step Raises/ Perm.Status 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 and decision in the proceedings for the dismissal of Michael Russo, Police Officer. 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 Regulations was brought before Council. Chairman of 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- tion No. 1319 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit a reduced rear yard of 2.11 instead of the required 5' for an accessory building and a single car carport in lieu of the required two -car garage, on the property located at 220 S. San Gabriel Ave. (Case No. V-474 Barbara O'Brien). No action taken by Council. Cert.& findings of Personnel Bd. re:hrg.M. Russo Rev. Personnel Rules & Regs. P.C.Res.#1319 cond.appvng. Var.(Case No. V-474 Barbara O'Brien) 252 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 3212 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 512' 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 Resolution No. 1081, by adding condithns for operation of Nthe Jack-in-the-Box Drive -In Restaurant, located at 330 x North Citrus Ave. (Case No. C-134 Edith Bowers). Council Q Hearing set for December 6, 1976. G 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. 253 P.C.Res.#1320 cond.grntg. Var.(Case #V- 477 Heinz Schuler) P.C. Res -#1321 cond.granted Var. Case No. V -44 -Robert Barr) P.C. Res. #1322 cond. appvd. Var. (Case #V- 479 -Daniel Giardinelli) P.C. Res. 1,11323 Recommending amendment to P.C.Res.#1081 (Case No.0-134 Edith Bowers) P.C. Res. #1324 cond. appvd. CUP Case No. C-18 James Aszman) Res. #6476 adopting Seismic Safety & Public Safety Elements of Az.General Plan Res. #6477 re: stop signs 254 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 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 Page 4 25 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 N0. 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. :7 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and x adopted by the following vote of the Council: a Q AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas. 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, 1976, 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 11/1+/76 and unanimously carried to accept resignation. 256 1 1 1 1 C) C4 Ln x A A 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. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request. Police Chief Elkins requested Council approval of appoint- ment of Miss April Angell as probationary Police Clerk, effective December 6, 1976. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment of Michael Jerome as probationary Police Officer, effec- tive November 29, 1976. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve appointment. Appt.April Angell,prob. Pol.Clk.,eff. 12/6/76 Appt.Michael Jerome as prob.Pol.Off., eff.,11/29/76 'Communication was received from the Light & Power Depart- Agrmt.w/Aham 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 approval request that Al Jablonski be compensated one range for performance of duties of Water Equipment Repairman, due to illness of Leonard Harvey. Increase to be effective as of October 11, 1976. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Cou^cilman Decker 'and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works Wells recommended Council approve work on Project #534, Cerritos Avenue from 5th St. to Foothill Blvd. (West Coast Paving) and authorize 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. Appvl.A.Jablon- ski be compen- sated for act- ing in higher capacity Appvl. Proj. #534 - Cerritos Ave. 25® J 1 259 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 C7 the application, it would be necessary for Council to Cit authorize negotiations for acquisition of this property and so state in the "Intent to Apply" application. Grant funds can not be used for the acquisition of property. Q 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.submft 'application for funding for both projects and any"other projects 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 Golf Course 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 Sr. Citizens application for the Senior Citizens Facility. 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 Rpt.on bus. 812 N. Azusa Avenue. at 812 N. Azusa Ave. 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. :2s® 1 1 u 261 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 Page 7 City Attorney Wakefield apprised Council that he had been Status of in contact with the attorneys of the cities that are in Congressional the current rate proceedings with the Federal Power complaints of Commission, and that due to the status of the legislature Fed.Power Comm. 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 length of time animals are impounded in the Humane animal Shelter. impounds 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. Nand advised Council that the dispatcher had received numerous calls regarding the same fire and also of x heavy winds in the City and that fire truck rolled to Q location as soon as an address was received. That the Q 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 Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano, Azusa, addressed Council regarding derelict vehicles parked in the alley by 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. Rpt.on fire on Bagnall St. Res. #6479 Claims & Demands Remarks by Art Morales 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. T City Clerk Next Resolution #6480 Next Ordinance #2028 262 1 1