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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 21, 1977 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 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. Richard C. Addison of First Baptist Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: IAlso Present: M CV L!: x Q Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem City Attorney Carl Newton, City Adminis- trator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Commun- ity Services Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, Deputy City Clerk Bath There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of March 72 1977 stand approved as written. Mayor Solem and the Members of Council presented a plaque to Mr. Anthony Ortuno, former Mayor of Azusa. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing on the abatement of substandard building located at 638 North Azusa Avenue, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Deputy City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publi- cation of notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa Herald on March 10, 1977. Mr. Sam Miller owner of subject building addressed Council stating that he has retained Consulting Structural Engineers, Hal Woody & Associates, and Ken Chan, Building Code and Fire Protection Consultant to evaluate his building. City Administrator read a letter from Mr. Chan requesting a 30 day extension of time, for this evaluation. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request for 30 day extension. Upon direction of the City Attorney motion was amended to extend requested time to the Council Meeting of April 18, 1977. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing on an appeal, to action taken by the Planning Commission, which granted a Variance allowing 50 ft. wide lots instead of required 60 feet and reduced lot area of 5,000 sq. ft. instead of required 6,000 sq. ft., on property located on the west side of Azusa Avenue and south of Orkney Street, as petitioned by Azusa Unified School District, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Deputy City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publi- cation of notice of hearing which was published in the 'Azusa Herald on March 10, 1977, and affidavit of posting notice of hearing on March 11, 1977. Planning Director addressed Council explaining this Variance was approved by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: 1. This request is only for single family residential uses and is not valid for Multiple use or development. R 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Apnvl.Min. 3/7/77 mtg. Plaque to Mr. A. Ortuno Pub:Hrg.on abatement of substandard bldg.16382 N. Azusa Ave. (Miller) Pub.Hrg.on Var.req. (Case v-489 Az.Unified School Dist.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, I.7ARCH 21, 1977 Page 2 2. Where garages open directly onto the street, minimum front setback shall be 20' from the front property line in order to accomodate a vehicle in the driveway without over- hanging the public right of way when the garage door is closed. Mr. Harold Sharp, 18028 South Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, addressed Council as representative for R. G. Garland ' Corporation. He stated the trend is for smaller lots, and this is what they are attempting to provide. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Councilman Decker questioned the advisability of reducing lot size. If this is the trend, the Ordinance should be amended to allow minimum lot area of 5,000 sq. ft., however, he felt it was not in the best planning interest for the City. M After further discussion, it was N 21: Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and carried to direct the City Attorney to prepare C7 necessary Resolution granting Variance request. Council- man Decker dissenting. The report from the Police Chief concerning personnel Rpt.re: deployment which had been continued from the March 7, personnel 1977, meeting was again brought before Council. deployment Council approved hiring two additional patrolmen at its in Police meeting of March 7, any additional expenditure of monies Dept. 'would have to wait until budget time. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. The matter concerning non -conforming commercial and Non-confor- manufacturing uses within the City, which had been ming uses tabled from the March 7, 1977 meeting was again brought within City before Council. (Continued) Planning Director advised that he and the City Attorney are presently conferring on this matter. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue to a later date. Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in Bids for the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, 1977 5 -yard March 17, 1977, for purchase of (1) 1977 5 -yard dump dump truck truck. 1 Two bids were received as follows: E1 Monte Motor Co. General Motors Corp. $13,919.27 $13,925.00 (plus $57.00 for back- up alarm) Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the contract for purchase of dump truck to E1 Monte Motor Co., in the amount of $13,919.27 including sales tax, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- mendation of Director of Public Works. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 215 1977 Mr. Stephen Kalabany, 555 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, representing Coldwell Banker Corp., addressed Council re: remodeling and refurbishing the Foothill Shopping Center. Mr. Kalabany showed two renderings of the facia of build- ings that face Foothill Blvd. in the shopping center. He stated there is a financing problem, and also they are waiting for a commitment from Market Basket Stores, as ' replacement for previous Mayfair Market. They are in the process of renewing leases of present tenents. Mayor Solem asked if he could keep the City apprised of the situation, as citizens are interested. Mr. Kalabany offered to give Council a status report in sixty days. Mr. & Mrs. Christian addressed Council giving their reasons for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Street and Rockvale Avenue. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz CV) and unanimously carried to refer to the Police Chief G\1 and Director of Public Works for study and report back M to Council at April 4, 1977 meeting. QThe following ABC Notices were presented to Council: 37 Page 3 Rpt.on Foothill Shopping Center Req.for stop sign at 5th St.& Rockvale Ave. ABC Notices Person to person, transfer of on sale beer & wine - Irwindale Inn bona fide eating place from Theodore G. Van Dolah to Sally A. and Louis Villegas, on premises located at 200 S. Irwindale Avenue, known as Irwindale Inn, Police Chief has written letter of protest to Alcoholic Beverage Control. 'Original application for on sale beer & wine - public premises for Zelda Collins and Robert L. Mulkey on premises located at 636 North Azusa Avenue, known as The Saloon. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file both ABC Notices. Mr. Don Acero, 6244 North Calera Street, President of Azusa National Little League, addressed Council explain- ing in the last two years the league has expanded from 12 to 16 teams, and with this increase there is a need for additional bleachers, and requested use of City's bleachers. Director of Community Services submitted letter advising that all portable bleachers are used during the baseball/ softball season from April 15, through September 10. There was discussion relative to the cost of building additional bleachers, and was suggested that it could be discussed at budget time. It was the consensus of Council to refer this matter to Director of Community Services and that City cooperate with Azusa National Little League, whenever possible. There being no objections it was so ordered. A communication wasrec ived from the Personnel Board recommending(st-ep-----e�for the following employee: ^7ERNN. &IaT Slra-r,5 Name To Status Saloon (The) Req.for use of City's bleachers, by Az.National Little League Step Raises C,0 p- 2EGTco 77 17'r. Effective J. Ross Meter Reader Perm. Stat.(no incr.) 3/1/77 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Robert R. Snyder as member of the Planning Commission. Mr. Snyder has been transferred to Houston, Texas. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz ' and unanimously carried to receive resignation with regret and prepare a plaque for Mr. Snyder for his many years of service to the City. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1347 conditionally granted a Variance to permit an overheight wall of 5', instead of permitted 42 within a required front and side yard setback adjacent to a side street, on property located at 703 E. First Street. No action taken by Council. Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1348 contionally approved a Conditional Use N Permit to allow the reopening of a non -conforming use Lf; (drive-in business/automobile service station without x CUP), on property located at 890 E. Gladstone Street. No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion 1349 conditionally approved a Variance request permitting 55 dwelling units per acre, instead of the permitted 21; 330 sq. ft. of usable open area per unit, instead of required 400 sq. ft.i 1/3 open parking space per unit, instead of required 12 spaces; 460 sq. ft. of 'floor area for a 1 bedroom apartment, instead of required 650 sq. ft., on the property located at the southwest corner of Gladstone Street and Donna Beth Avenue. No action taken by Council. 1 Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1350 conditionally granted a Variance to permit 50' wide lots, instead of the required 60' with 5,000 sq. ft. lots, instead of required 6,000 sq. ft. lots, and a 6' high block wall along Azusa Avenue and Donna Beth Avenues, instead of permitted 42", on property located on the south side of Gladstone Street, between Azusa and Donna Beth Avenues. No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1351 conditionally approved a Tentative Tract Map No. 33338 for property located on the south side of Gladstone Street between Azusa and Donna Beth Avenues. No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1352 declared the intention of the Planning Commission to study all "R" zones including uses and minimum development standards. No action taken by Council. 373 Resignation of R.Snyder, as mbr. of Planning Commission P.C.Res.#1347 cond.grntd.Var. (Case V-493 Oscar Velasquez) P.C.Res.#1348 cond.appvd.CUP (C-189 Kenneth Flynn) P.C.Res.#1349 cond.appvd.Var. (Case V-491 Wm. Ott) P.C.Res.#1350 cond.grntd.Var. (Case No.V-490 William Ott) P.C.Res.#1351 cond.appvd. Tent.Tract Map No -33338 P.C.Res.#1352 declaring P.C. to study all "R" zones An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2030 re: re: parking or storage of vehicles on any vacant parcel or parking or lot located in any R or P zone, unless a Conditional Use storage of Permit is obtained, after a public hearing. vehicles Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING OR STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL LATS. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Ark.ison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for introductory 1st reading 1st intro. rezoning certain premises from C-2 to R -3a, as petitioned rdg.Ord.re: by William Ott. zone change (Case No. Councilman Arkison offered for introductory 1st reading Z-193 Wm.Ott) an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-193 William Ott). CV LM Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading Abe waived. A proposed Resolution was presented recommending an Res.#6509 amendment to the California Public Utilities Code that re:RTD emp. would treat Rapid Transit employees no differently not having than other public employees, in that they should not the right have the right to strike. to strike Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE PROHIBITING TERMINATIONS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN LABOR DISPUTES INVOLVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES. 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 following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Attorney advised Council he had received a communi- Michael Russo cation from Mr. Leonard Kessler, attorney for Michael req.hrg.before Russo, in which he requested that City Council hold a Council hearing for purpose of making determination that Mr. (denied) Russo was incapacitated from his ability to perform his 'duties as a Police Officer in the Azusa Police Department. It was the City Attorneys opinion that no such hearing is required and he requested Council authorize him to communicate this position to Leonard Kessler, attorney for Mr. Russo. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize City Attorney to communicate this position to Mr. Russo's attorney, and deny request for a hearing. City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing City Tress. a balance of $2,732,969.03, as of February 28, 1977. Financial Statement 37 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly Rpts. departments. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works submitted plans and specifica- Appvl.plans ' tions for purchase of cement mortar -lined pipe and related & specs for fittings to connect Well No. 7 with new Reservoir No. 5 Proj.No.565 and to connect new Reservoir No. 5 with existing Reservoir No. 2., project No. 565. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that Council approve the plans and specifications for above project, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the M recommendation of the Director of Public Works. N !f' City Administrator submitted recommendation concerning City's participation in the 911 Emergency Telephone Q System. It was recommended that Council strongly urge action be taken by legislators to repeal the law. The costs will be too great for the service it would render. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City Administrator. The Finance Officer requested Council ratify his action in authorizing placement of the basic liability coverage for City's liability insurance, for the balance of the fiscal year, with Jefferson Insurance Co. and Reserve Insurance Company. This action was taken when the City's primary carrier declared bankruptcy and all coverage was cancelled at noon on March 16, 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve, and ratify action taken by the Finance Officer. The Finance Committee received three informal quotations for the 1976-77 audit of the City's financial records as follows: Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co., Long Beach $5,300. Swenson & Clark, Covina 5,800. J. K. Lasser & Co., Los Angeles 7,500. It was recommended that Swenson & Clark be awarded the contract. Their audit staff is more familiar with the ongoing operations of the City. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to award contract for audit of City's 1976-77 financial records to Swenson & Clark. Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Consumer Service Supervisor in the Light & Power Department, effective May 1, 1977. Mrs. Eastman is retiring after 23 years with the City. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to accept Mrs. Eastman's resig- nation with regret and prepare a plaque for presentation. Repeal of 911 Emergency Telephone Sys. Ratification of action Appvl.Swenson & Clark, as City auditors Resig.of Mrs. Hilda Eastman, eff. 5/1/77 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA-,,' CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Lyle Moritz, effective March 21, 1977. Officer Moritz plans to go into the construction business full time in Azusa. 3 Page 7 Resignation of Officer Lyle Moritz, eff. 3/21/77 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept resignation and that his name be retained on the eligibility list for a period of one year, and a plaque be prepared for presentation. Director of Public Works requested approval to readvertise Appvl. for Equipping Well No. 7. The low bidder made an error readvertise in his bid and requested to be released from entering for equipping into the contract, without penalty. Well No. 7 Director of Public Works recommended that Council reject all -bids, and direct the City Clerk to readvertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Decker, seco[tbd by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of M Director of Public Works. CV �r City Administrator submitted communication from Clean Up Week Committee requestirg approval of procedure for Q Spring Clean Up Week.-. There was discussion concerning O method of delivery of pamplets giving information to residents on Spring Clean Up Week, either by mailing, or delivery by the Fire Department personnel. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison 'and unanimously carried to refer this matter back to the committee, with authorization to act on this issue. Superintendent of Light & Power requested authorization of a change order on replacement d'the boom truck, which had been ordered in January. Notification from Arko Equipment, Inc. advised that due to recent California environmental ruling the truck ordered cannot be delivered with automatic transmission. Change Order would approve manual transmission, and there would be a reduction in price of $1,284. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to authorize the change order. City Administrator submitted requested change in working hours for the field crews of the Light, Water, Public Works and Parks Departments, new hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request for change in working hours for the field crews. A proposed Resolution was presented approving the Block Grant Application for grant funds under the Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program. This provides funds to certain political subdivisions of the State of California for acquiring lands and for developing facilities within urban areas to meet urban recreation needs. City Administrator to act as agent for the City of Azusa. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Spring Clean Up Week Appvl.Change Order, for L&P boom truck Change in working hrs. field crews Res. #6510 appvg.Block Grant Application AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 213 1977 Page 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM. 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: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Lynn Chase, Resignation Supervisor of Recreation, effective April 15, 1977. Mrs. of Mrs. Lynn Chase will be Superintendent of Recreation with the City Chase, eff. of Carlsbad. 4/15/77 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept resignation and a plaque be prepared for presentation. Police Chief submitted request for a leave of absence without pay for period of March 18 through 22, 1977, for Mrs. Margaret McVicker, Police Clerk -Dispatcher. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the request. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve sign for City parking lot. Mayor Solem advised Council that he, City Administrator and Tom Talbott are going to Washington D.C., to attend the Fire Service Study Meeting, and requested authoriza- tion of accountable expenses in the amount of $150. for each man. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. Appvl.lv.of absence without pay City parking lot sign Appvl. accountable expenses Mayor Solem requested appointment of Mr. Jerry Higley, owner Appmt.of of Azusa Electric, and Mr. Arthur Morales as representa- City's rep. tives from the City of Azusa to serve on the committee to Expo 81 heading up the Exposition 81 which may be held at Ontario, California. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of Mayor Solem. City Administrator and Director of Public Works advised Rpt.from that Ken Heil will be responding with costs for remodel- architects on ling the Civic Auditorium. Wendell Mounce has informed remodelling City Administrator he does not want to be considered for Civic Aud. this project. City Administrator stated he and the Superintendent of Rpt.on Light & Power had been in consultation concerning a City Utilities Utility Committee. The City of Colton has undertaken Committee such a committee and it has not turned out successfully. of Public Works submitted drawing of proposed 'Director sign to be erected at City public parking lot, on Azusa Avenue. Sign will be constructed by City forces. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve sign for City parking lot. Mayor Solem advised Council that he, City Administrator and Tom Talbott are going to Washington D.C., to attend the Fire Service Study Meeting, and requested authoriza- tion of accountable expenses in the amount of $150. for each man. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. Appvl.lv.of absence without pay City parking lot sign Appvl. accountable expenses Mayor Solem requested appointment of Mr. Jerry Higley, owner Appmt.of of Azusa Electric, and Mr. Arthur Morales as representa- City's rep. tives from the City of Azusa to serve on the committee to Expo 81 heading up the Exposition 81 which may be held at Ontario, California. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of Mayor Solem. City Administrator and Director of Public Works advised Rpt.from that Ken Heil will be responding with costs for remodel- architects on ling the Civic Auditorium. Wendell Mounce has informed remodelling City Administrator he does not want to be considered for Civic Aud. this project. City Administrator stated he and the Superintendent of Rpt.on Light & Power had been in consultation concerning a City Utilities Utility Committee. The City of Colton has undertaken Committee such a committee and it has not turned out successfully. 38 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1977 Page 9 If the City were ever to enter the field of generation there may be a need for such a committee, however, they do not recommend a City Utility Committee at this point. Director of Public Works, at request of Councilman Rpt. on Arkison, provided Council with information concerning the storm drain proposed storm drain in Crescent Drive and Foothill Blvd. This will be provided by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, with unexpended monies from a bond This willp4leviate the problem of flooding that 'issue. occurs on Crescent Drive and Foothill Blvd. There will be no cost to the City of Azusa. Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6511 payment of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands Councilman Cruz 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. N Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution x be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: Q AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. I Time of Adjournment: 1 10:00 P.M. eputy Ulty C rc Next Resolution #6512 Next Ordinance #2031