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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 20, 1977 - CCM N a G AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 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. In the absence of Rev. Gilbert Allan of Azusa Church of Christ, invocation was given by Director of Community Services Guarrera. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, 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 the June 6, 1977,regular meeting stand approved as written. Councilman Decker presented plaque to Mr. Lonnie Lewis for his many years of service as Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Aging. Mayor Solem presented 1st Class Award plaques, from the Girl Scouts of America, to Kathleen Rozee and Nanette Fisher. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing on proposed revenue sharing expenditures for the fiscal year 1977-78, the Mayor declared the hearing open. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of notice of hearing published in Azusa Herald on June 9, 1977. City Administrator advised that a public hearing is now required each year for input from the public concerning expenditures of revenue sharing funds; no action is required by Council. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his wish that youth projects be receipients of revenue sharing funds. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to close the hearing. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing on proposed amendment to the Azusa Municipal 'Code redefining garage and carport, the Mayor declared the hearing open. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of notice of this hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 9, 1977. Planning Director addressed Council explaining Commission's concern over the -number of open garages in the City, and attendent problems. It is their recommendation that the amendment to the Azusa Municipal Code consist of the following: 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Apppvl.Min. 6/6/77 Plaque psntd. to Lonnie Lewis Plaques psntd. to two girl scouts Pub.Hrg.re: revenue sharing funds Pub.Hrg.re: amendment to M.C.redefin- ing garage & carport 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977 Page 2 CARPORT - Carport means an accessory residential use consisting of an open sided roofed structure, whether attached too or detached from the dwelling and estab- lished for the temporary accomodation of automobiles belonging to the occupants of the property and/or their guests. GARAGE, PRIVATE - Garage, private, means an acces- sory residential use consisting of a roofed structure closed on all sides (solid wall with door is considered closed) whether attached to or detached from the dwelltng established for the purpose of parking automobiles belonging to the occupants of the property or their guests. No one in the audience wishing to speak on above matter, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to "prepare the necessary Ordinance in include above changes to the Municipal Code. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 1977, for the sale of the Library Bookmobile. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on May 12th and 19th, and various publications, May issues. As no bids were received, it was the consensus of Council and the Director of Community Services to with- hold decision on this matter to a later date. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 1977, for the annual asphaltic paving materials and rental of certain specialized equipment. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on May 26th and June 2, 1977. Two bids were received, Industrial Asphalt and Blue Diamond, with the low bidder being Industrial Asphalt of Van Nuys, Calif. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that Council award the contract to Industrial Asphalt, low bidder, and direct the City Clerk to return the bid guarantee to the unsuccessful bidder. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda- tion of Director of Public Works. Mayor Solem made the following appointee nts to various Boards and Commissions: Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan and Mr. John Rodriguez reappointed as members of the City Library Commission. 49 33 Bids for sale of Library Bookmobile (no bids received) Bids for annual asphaltic paving mat. &, rental of equip. Library Comm. appointments 495 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the appointments. Mrs. June Hart and Mr. Miguel Zavala reappointed as Planning Comm. members of the Planning Commission. appointments Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve appointments. Parks and Recreation Commission submitted notice of reappointment of Mr. Glenn Bashore, as member of its Commission. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented supporting the City Res.#6537 of Los Angeles in it bid to the U.S. Olympic Committee supporting the and the International Olympic Committee to stage the 1984 Summer Summer Olympic Games of 1984 in Los Angeles. Olympic Games Councilman Arkison suggested a change in the wording, City Clerk advised wording would be changed. City Clerk presented a claim vs City of Azusa by Edith Claim vs City Pauline Donley for alleged damage to vehicle and personal injuries due to accident caused by street sweeper on March 22, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny; street sweeper is Los Angeles County owned equipment. 'A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/ recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status ing employees: Name To Status Effective R. Brown Police Off. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Parks & Rec. 6/28/77 and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Comm. 4 the Parks & Recreation Commission. appointment Step Boy Scout Troop 414 requested Council permission to hang Appvl.req.to J. Broderick Police Off. a banner across Foothill Blvd. announcing its pancake hang banner M breakfast Saturday, July 16, 1977. Step 2 7/04/77 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded tf� Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz of Personnel Board. and unanimously carried to approve request. Foothill Center Merchants Association requested Council Appvl.req.to approval to hold carnival on the parking lot of Foot- hold carnival hill Shopping Center, July 14 through 17, 1977. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison, and unanimously carried to approve request. The Independent Cities of Los Angeles County requested Req.from ICLAC City of Azusa to become a member of ICLAC for 1977-78 (denied) fiscal year. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented supporting the City Res.#6537 of Los Angeles in it bid to the U.S. Olympic Committee supporting the and the International Olympic Committee to stage the 1984 Summer Summer Olympic Games of 1984 in Los Angeles. Olympic Games Councilman Arkison suggested a change in the wording, City Clerk advised wording would be changed. City Clerk presented a claim vs City of Azusa by Edith Claim vs City Pauline Donley for alleged damage to vehicle and personal injuries due to accident caused by street sweeper on March 22, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny; street sweeper is Los Angeles County owned equipment. 'A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/ recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status ing employees: Name To Status Effective R. Brown Police Off. Step 4 6/28/77 N. Watkins Pol. Clk. Step 4 6/22/77 J. Mendez B1dg.Mnt.Leadman Step 2 6/21/77 J. Broderick Police Off. Step 2 6/21/77 J. Naranjo Park Maint.Man I CETA Step 2 7/04/77 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1377 conditionally approved a Variance permitting a reduced side yard setback of "0" ft. instead of required 51, on property located at 509 N. Dalton Avenue. (Case No. V-508 Lyle Moritz). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by 'Resolution No. 1378 conditionally approved a Variance permitting a reduced side yard of 3' instead of the required 5' and a single car garage in lieu of required 2 car garage on property located at 1022 N. Orange Avenue. (Case No. V-509 Joan Bullock). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1379 conditionally approved a Variance permitting a reducedpgarking of 22 off street spaces instead of required 38 spaces, on property located at the S/W corner of Foothill Blvd. and Azusa Avenue. (Case No. V-510 Cor Van Beek) No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1380 conditionally approved a Variance permit- ting a reduced side yard setback of "0" ft. instead of the required 5', on property located at 409 N. Dalton Avenue. (Case V-511 Lyle Moritz). No action taken by Council. 49,7 Page 4 P.C.Res:#1377 cond.appvd.Var. (V-508 Lyle Moritz) P.C.Res.#1378 cond.appvd.Var. (V-509 Joan Bullock) P.C.Res.#1379 cond.appvd.Var. (V-510 Cor Van Beek) P.C.Res.#1380 cond.appv.Var. (V-511 Lyle Moritz) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1381 tion No. 1381 recommended an amendment to the Azusa recomm.amend- 'Municipal Code relating to upholstering and/or reuphols- ment to M.C. tering in the C-2 zone. Hearing set before Council on July 5, 1977. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption rezoning certain premises (Zone Change Case No. Z-195 Robert Sprague). Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER Z-195 Robert Sprague) 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 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 amending Sections 13.04.050 and 18.24.080 of the Azusa Municipal Code concerning overhead facilities and types permitted, and utility facility installations. Councilman Arkison offered for introductory lst reading and Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 13.04.050 AND 18.24.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL FACILITIES. Ord. #2033 re: zone change (Case Z-195 Robert Sprague) 1st intro. rdg.Ord. amending Mun. Code re: electrical facilities AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 203 1977 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for introductory 1streading amending the Azusa Municipal Code Section 11.28.180 'relating to the overnight parking of vehicles on City Streets. Councilman Arkison offered for introductory 1st reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 11.28.180 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS. A proposed Resolution was presented denying a Variance request to permit a billboard sign within 300 feet of another bill.)oard, (Case V-495 Sanmukh Bhakta) 628 N. Azusa Avenue, the Canyon City Hotel. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A VARIANCE (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-495 SANMUKH BHAKTA). Moved 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 the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: None 49� 1st intro.rdg. Ord.amending M.C.re:over- night pkg.of veh.on City streets Res.#6538 denying a Var.req. (Case V-495 Sanmukh Bhakta) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Planng.Comm. Decker and unanimously carried to direct the Planning to study Commission to study requirements of the City's outdoor outdoor sign advertising Ordinance. Ordinance Mrs. Dorothy Winokur requested Council to act favorably Appvl. on her organizations request to hold a rummage sale on Rummage Saturday and Sunday June 25th and 26th, and Saturday Sale and Sunday July 2nd and 3rd. (Organizations name is City of Lights). Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that request be granted. City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Treas. showing a balance of $3,238,857.55, as of May 313 1977. Financial 'Statement Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from Monthly Rpts. various City Departments. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented designating the Los Res.#6539 re: Angeles County Department of Health Services as the Solid Waste City's Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency. Management Enforcement Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Agency AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 203 1977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AS THE CITY'S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Moved 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 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 The Personnel Board submitted revision of the Police Clerk -Dispatcher classification, as requested by the r Chief of Police. Clerical requirements were changed, a' and also wording was changed concerning the handling and searching of female prisoners. OG Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve revision of the Police Clerk -Dispatcher classification. Notice was received of the appointment of Samuel Baldon as Welder's Helper, Step 3, Range 117.5, effective July 15 1977. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve appointment. City Administrator recommended that the feasibility study for elevator in City Hall be referred to budget study. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City Administrator. Finance Officer presented recommended encumbrances from various departments for fiscal year 1976-77 for use in fiscal year 1977-78. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request for encum- brances. Request was received from Irene Gilbertson, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, to attend NCP Planning Seminar, July 27-29, 1977, in Hawthorne, Calif. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that request be granted. Mayor Solem reappointed Mr. William Jones as member of the Personnel Board. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve reappointment. Councilman Cruz brought up the matter of permitted uses in C-3 and C-2 zones in the downtown area. Planning Director provided a summary of the zoning history of the downtown area, and answered questions by Council re: uses permitted in the C-3 and C-2 zones. Councilman Cruz, joined by the other members of Council stated that apparently zoning requirements are in- correctly applied to the two zones. sol Page 6 Appvl. revision of Pol. Clk.- Disp.classi- fication Appvl.appmt. S.Baldon,as Welder's Helper,eff. 7/1/77 City Hall Elevator (referred to budget study) Appvl.req. for encum- brances Wm.Jones re- apptd.as mbr. of Personnel Bd. Permitted zone uses in Azusa downtown area 070 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977 Page 7 C-3 is the zone permitting outside sales in the central business district, while C-2 permits only enclosed businesses. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried Planning Commission to study the situation and provide recommendations as to possibility for amendment. Councilman Fry questioned if something could be done Existing about the deplorable condition existing at the apartments conditions on 451 W. Foothill Blvd. (Crestmore Arms); and further at 451 W. requested a report be submitted to Council with recom- Foothill mendations for correction. Blvd. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to refer to City Administrator and Director of Public Works to report back to Council �. with recommendations. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6540 of warrants by the City. Warrants 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. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker 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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Darrell Gardner, Player Agent for the National Remarks by Little League addressed Council requesting possibility Agent for of Revenue Sharing funds being provided to purchase National bleachers and awnings for their league. He was Little advised request would be considered when disbursement League of revenue sharing funds is considered. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:00 p.m., June 23, 1977, in the City Hall Conference Room. Time of Adjournment: 8:35 p.m. Next Resolution #6541 Next Ordinance #2034