HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 17, 1977 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 173 1977 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.
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Call to Order
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert J. Stein of St. Frances Invocation
of Rome Church.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem Roll Call
Councilman Cruz excused from this meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Dangleis
Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance
Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis.
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of January 4, Appvl.Min.
1977 meeting stand approved as written. 01/04/77
V) City Clerk presented a 'going out of business' notice from Appvl.going
C4 F. W. Woolworth Company, 850 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa; with out of busi-
request Council grant permission to hold sale for sixty days ness sale
Q instead of the thirty days allowed by the Municipal Code. Sale (F.W.Wool-
Q to start February 9, 1977. worth Co.)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve the request.
Councilman Arkison suggested perhaps Code should be amended to
allow a sixty day time period with no extension.
'A proposed Resolution was presented honoring and commending Res.#6495
Mr. George Wakefield, who has served as City Attorney since commending
August 17, 1970. Mr. Wakefield is retiring in the near future. Mr.George
Wakefield,
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Cty.Atty.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA HONORING
AND COMMENDING GEORGE W. WAKEFIELD FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
City Administrator read the Resolution in full for benefit of
the audience.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
City Clerk submitted communication from Jack H. Feldman, Appvl one day
Auctioneer, requesting permission to conduct a one day auction auction sale
sale for the United States Small Business Administration of (Short Stuff
,Los Angeles on the assets of Short Stuff, Inc., located at Inc.)
1022 Kirkwall Road, Azusa. Sale to be held on January 27,
1977 at 10:30 a.m.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried request be granted.
City Clerk presented a 'going out of business' notice from Pant Appvl.going
Center, Inc., 161 E. Gladstone Street, Azusa; sale is in out of busi-
progress. ness sale (Pai
Center,Inc.)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve continuation of sale.
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Mayor Solem advised Council, Mr. Fred Mundt, Resident Manager Res.#6496
of the Miller Brewing Company, is being transferred to the commending
Miller Brewing Company's Milwaukee plant the first of February, Mr. F.ed C.
and requested City prepare a plaque and resolution to be Mundt
presented to Mr. Mundt at a later date.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
MMENDING FRED C. MUNDT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
ved 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
Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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`vA communication was received from the Personnel Board
in
4recommending a step raise for the following employee:
ame To Status Effective
A.Stone, Maint. Man 1, CETA Step 2 01/26/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel
Board.
rsonnel Board presented revision of the Water Foreman
assification in the Water Utility Division of the Public
rks Department. The change made was that college related
urses may now be substituted on a year for year basis for
the required experience up to a maximum of one year. No
change in rate was recommended.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve revision of the Water Foreman
classification.
Step Raises
Appvl.revi-
sion of Wtr
Foreman
classification
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1337
1337 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit an (Case No.V-486
overheight fence of 10' instead of required 6' on property Foothill Grdns
located at 451 Rockvale Avenue. (Case No. V-466 Foothill Condominium
Gardens Condominium Association). No action taken by Council. Association)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1338
1338 conditionally granted a request permitting a reduced rear (Case No.V-487
yard setback of 2019", instead of required 25', on pproperty Marlene Baltzer
located at 132 North Viceroy Avenue. (Case No. V-487 Marlene
Baltzer). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1339
1339 recommended approval of a zone change from Rlc to R3a on (Case No.Z-192
operty located at the NE corner of Tenth Street and Dalton James Redfern)
enue. (Case No. Z-192 James Redfern). Public Hearing set
fore Council on February 73 1977.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Treas.
a balance of $2,828,608.16, as of December 31, 1976. Fin.Stment
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly
departments. Reports
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted plans and specifications for an 8"
water main in Aspan Avenue between Gladstone Street and Para-
ount Avenue, and in Virginia Avenue between Gladstone Street
d Paramount Avenue, Project No. 561. Project to be funded
der the Federal Anti -Recession Program. Engineer's estimate
r the project is $57,000.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that Council
approve the plans and specifications for these two water main
replacements and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
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Appvl.Plans
& Specs for 8"
water main
(Prof•#561)
MCity Administrator submitted plans and specifications for Appvl. Plans
Nequipping well No. 7, Project No. 560. The well will be connec- & Specs for
lCted directly to the 3 million gallon reservoir presently under equipping
=construction in north well field. Engineer's estimate for Well �7
9 roject is $40,000., funds are budgeted for this project. (Proj.#560)
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
Council approve plans and specifications for equipping well
No. 7, Project No. 560, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
animously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
rector of Public Works.
ty Administrator submitted plans and specifications for con-
struction of concrete block building for well No. 7, Project No
564. Engineer's estimate for project is $155000.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
Council approve the plans and specifications for the construction
of the concrete block building for well No. 7, Project No. 564,
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Appvl.Plans&
Specs for block
bldg. for Well
#7 (Project
No. 564)
City Administrator presented claim against the City, under the Claim vs City
maximum $1,000 allowed deductible by Frances Flora Gomez, 328 under $1,000
N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, for alleged damage to eye glasses (denied)
broken while being arrested. Having investigated, City
Administrator recommended claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City Administrator.
�ty Administrator presented request from Superintendent of
ght & Power to replace the department's 1954 International
rial boom truck. He also requested it be purchased through
quotations and not go to bid. Two quotations were received from
Arko Equipment, Inc., he requested the higher quote of $52,715
be allowed, as this vehicle will do the best job for the City.
After discussion, it was,
Appvl.purchase
L&P boom truck
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal
Code, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow
such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by
dispensing with the same.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to authorize purchase of
requested vehicle in the amount of $52,715.
Planning Director submitted report concerning fair market value Rpt, on Prop -
of City owned property between Little Dalton Wash and Cornejo erty @ 400 S.
property at 400 South Angeleno Avenue. Subject property contains Angeleno Ave.
approximately 3,800 sq. ft., however, there is a small 600 sq. (Cornejo)
Ct. triangle of land that joins this property to the south.
anning Director suggested that the person who owns the land
ediately adjoining this triangle, be allowed to purchase
me; if not interested, it should be included in parcel sold
to Mr. Cornejo. Parcels in question have a fair market value
of $1,520 and $240 respectively.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator and Director
of Public Works to negotiate the sale of subject properties.
Finance Officer submitted request for additional sick leave
for Dorothy Ferard, Senior Utility Clerk in Consumer Service
M Division of the Finance Department. Per Civil Service Rules
Nand Regulations, Section 86, Par.3, she was advanced 12 working
days, and needs an additional 3 more days.
=Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request for additional sick
leave.
Police Chief submitted for Council approval the appointment
of Mr. Paul Williams as Reserve Police Officer, effective
January 18, 1977.
ved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
d unanimously carried to approve appointment.
olice Chief submitted for Council approval request that Sgt.
Byron Nelson be permitted to attend 46th Juvenile Law
Enforcement Officers' Training Course to be given by the
State Department of Justice in Sacramento, April 24th through
29th3 1977. Course is reimburseable by POST.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried that request be approved.
Appvl addn'l
sick Iv -D.
Ferard
Appvl appmt.
Paul Williams
as Res.Pol.Off.
eff. 01/18/77
Appvl.attndc.
at training
course-Sgt.B.
Nelson
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted for Council approval Appvl.attndc.
request he be permitted to attend the 45th Annual Conference at Conf. for
of California Municipal Utilities Association meeting in Long Supt. L&P
Beach from February 16th through 18th, 1977. Cost will be
approximately $150, and budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
Planning Director submitted for Council approval request that Appvl.attndc.
he and Planning Commissioners, Don Olejnik, Paul Mendoza and at Inst. for
Bob Snyder be permitted to attend the Planning Commissioners' P1ng.Dir. & 3
Institute, �sponsored by the League of California Cities, in Los Comm.merrbers geles, February 2nd through 4th, 1977. This is a budgeted
em and expenses should not exceed $100 each.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
City Administrator presented request from Azusa High Concert Appvl.req.to
Choir for permission to hang a banner across Foothill Blvd., hang banner
announcing the Aztec Sing at Citrus College Auditorium, on (Azusa H.S.)
January 27, 1977. Banner to be hung from January 18th through
27th, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve request, and the Department of
Light & Power must be contacted for hanging banner.
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Planning Director submitted for Council confirmation appoint- Appvl.appmt.
ment of Nickolaus Frey, as Planning Aide under the CETA Program, N.Frey, as
effective January 6, 1977. P1ng.Aide
(CETA)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Police Chief presented notice of resignation of Police Officer Notice of
nald Compton, effective January 22, 1977, with request his Resign. of
me be retained on eligibility list, and he concurs with request.Pol.Off.Ron
Compton, eff.
ived by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison 01/22/77
and unanimously carried to accept resignation, and that his
name be retained on the eligibility list.
Director of Community Services submitted for Council approval Appvl.attndc.
request that all five Commission members, the Director and three at Pk.&Rec.
staff members of the Parks and Recreation Department be autho- Conference
rized to attend the 29th Annual California & Pacific Southwest
Park & Recreation Conference, to be held in Anaheim from February
26th through March lst, 1977. He further requested advance
accountable expenses of $125 for each individual; monies are
` udgeted.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
City Administrator presented invitation from Gladstone High Invitation frm
School, Girls' Athletic Club, for Council to participate in its Gladstone H.S.
donkey basketball game, to be held March 18, 1977, proceeds to to participate
go to the Girls' Athletic Club. They also request participants in donkey bskt-
waive insurance liability rights. ball game
ed by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
ried by roll call to advise that City will be represented at
donkey basketball game. Councilman Arkison dissenting.
Mayor Solem requested Planning Director give an update on in- Snr.Citzns
formation concerning senior citizen housing. housing, etc.
Planning Director advised Council that the amendment Council
had made to the Housing Community Development Act, to include
senior citizens housing and/or senior citizens facility, was
approved by County. There was $82,000 allocated, from this fiscal
year's grant of $143,000 to be used for senior citizen housing or
facility, or both, whichever is so designated.
Director of Community Services stated members of the Mayor's
Committee on Aging plan to visit senior citizens facilities in
E1 Monte, Rosemead and Alhambra.
City Attorney suggested the matter be referred to the Mayor's
Committee on Aging for study and report back to Council with a
recommendation to establish priorities.
City Administrator advised that Urban Futures, Inc., would have
a report at the Council meeting of February 7, 1977 on low interest
ns and also a proposal on multi-purpose senior citizen center.
Gilman Arkison questioned measures being taken when police Disciplinary
its are damaged. It was his feeling that disciplinary action action re:
presently being taken is not effective; that City should make dmgd pol.units
involved employee pay for damaged vehicle. City Administrator
advised City cannot recover costs for vehicles that were damaged
in the line of duty. City Attorney reminded Council that when a
Safety Committee was discussed, it was determined that the most
effective way to deal with a disciplinary action is at the
department level.
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A proposed Resolution was presented to abate the sub -standard Res. #6497
structure at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, declaring the structure in declaring
question to be unsafe, and that the same should be abated within structure
ninety days from the date of receipt of this Resolution by the unsafe,708
legal owners, Leo C. and Ferne M. Nasser. N.Azusa Ave.
Leo Nasser
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
IRKME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
C13NOES: Councilmen: None
NABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of Res.#6498
'-warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Arkison 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.
by Councilman Arkison, seconded
by Councilman
Fry
and
�ved
animously carried by roll call that
the Resolution
be
adopted.
solution passed and adopted by the
following vote
of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:04 p.m. Exec.Session
Council reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Solem stated that Executive Session dealt with selection
of replacement for retiring City Attorney George Wakefield, no
decision was reached.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and Adjourn
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:35 p.m.
' City Clerk
Next Resolution #6499
Next Ordinance #2028
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