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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 5, 1977 - CC (2)I T AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5s 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. Call to Order Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Roll Call Solem 'Absent: Councilman: Cruz (see page 5 Counc Cruz excused) Also Present: City Attorney Newton, Assistant City Administrator Cooney, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Public Works Director Wells, Acting Police Chief Lara, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis OG Invocation was given by Rev. Richard Addison of the Invocation C„ First Baptist Church. There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Appvl.Min. (,) adjourned meeting of June 15th, regular meeting of June 6/15, 6/20, & V 20th and adjourned meeting of June 23rd stand approved 6/23 as written. Mr. Eugene Jacobs was unable to be in attendance, as Eugene Jacobs, regularly scheduled, and will be at the meeting of July schld.for mtg. 18, 1977• of 7/i8/77 The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.re: Hearing on an amendment to Section 19.04 of the Azusa amendment to Municipal Code concerning retail upholstering and reup- MC Sec.19.04 'holstering as a permitted use in the C-2 zone, the Mayor (upholstering declared the hearing open. & reupholster - City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of ing) notice of hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 23, 1977. Planning Director answered questions directed to him by Council re: the Environmental Impact Report. The Planning Commission recommended that the Azusa Municipal.,Code be amended as follows: 1. "Retail upholstering and reupholstering" be included as a permitted use under Section 19.24.030 (retail commercial activities within enclosed buildings in the C-2 zone) of the Municipal Code. 2. The following definitions be added to Chapter 19.04 of -t Municipal Code: "RETAIL UPHOLSTERING AND REUPHOLSTERING. a. Retail upholstering and reupholstering shall include the upholstering and/or reupholstering ' of furniture on an individual basis or in con- junction with a decorator service. Vehicular upholstering and/or reupholstering may be included as a secondary use." "UPHOLSTERY SHOP. a. Upholstery Shop shall include any retail and/or wholesale upholstering and reupholstering of furniture and the upholstering and reupholstering of vehicles." 1 Er AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1977 Page 2 It is further recommended that the City Council find the amendments to the Municipal Code as proposed herein will have no detrimental environmental effects. 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. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance to amend the Azusa Muni- cipal Code as recommended. Mr. Edward Dagermangy, Architect retained by City for Rpt. on Civic remodeling Civic Auditorium, advised Council that his Aud. remodel - firm did not have a scheme to present at this time. ing The requirements of the state grant must be met before a presentation can be made, and he has been working with various members of staff toward this end. It was the decision of Council to table the matter of Bldg.@638i rehabilitation of building at 6381 N. Azusa Avenue to N.Azusa Ave. the Council Meeting of July 18, 1977. (tbled to 7/18/77) Mayor Solem questioned the Director of Public Works if B1dg.@708 N. Leo Nasser's building, at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, has been Azusa Ave. brought up to code. During discussion with the Director (Leo Nasser) of Public Works, it was noted there is work yet to be done, before building is code acceptable. City Attorney advised if Mr. Nasser fails to comply with code accepta- bility for building, within the time alloted by building permit, the City would have cause for legal action. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Mr. Nasser requesting a completion date for rehabilitation of building at 708 N. Azusa Avenue. The Azusa Aztec Marching Band requested Council permission Appvl.req.to to paint house numbers on curbs in Azusa, as a fund paint house raising project. numbers Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request. A request was submitted to Council for curbs and sidewalk additions at or near Vernon and Virginia Avenues. Mr. Prado and Mr. Wager who live on Barbara Avenue addressed Council stating reasons for above request. A petition was submitted containing 40 signatures of area residents showing their interest in the City providing curbs and sidewalks at above location. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to have Director of Public Works check into this situation and return with a recommendation, _ at the Council meeting of July 18, 1977. City Clerk presented claim vs City, by Lillian & Zackery Claim vs City McSparren, 5242 Calera Avenue, Covina, Calif., for alleged damages and personal injuries sustained in a collision at intersection of Barranca and Baseline, on March 6, 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to deny above claim and refer to City's insurance carrier. 1 1 21 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1977 Page 3 City Clerk presented claim vs City, by Robert William Claim vs Hoffman III for alleged assault by Police Officers when City arrested on March 24, 1977. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to deny above claim and refer to City's insurance carrier. 'The annual Recreation Agreement between the City of Azusa Appvl.agmt. and the Azusa Unified School District was presented to btwn.City & Council for action. Az.Unified School Dist. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Mr. Carlos J. Engle, Sr., addressed Council with his Council approved request for Deputy City Clerk to attend Appvl.req.to QO final conference for Continuing Education for Public attend Conf. Co: Officials, to be held at the University of Santa Cruz, in Santa Cruz from August 21st through 28th. Psnl.Clk.job description took the following action: description U Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker V and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the 18, 1977. request. Mr. Carlos J. Engle, Sr., addressed Council with his Remarks re: ideas for establishing a Center for independent for area handicapped handicapped. He requested financial help from the City. center After discussion it was suggested by Mayor Solem that Mr. Engle contact Assistant City Administrator Cooney to see if any grant funds may be available for such a 'project. Recommended revision of the Personnel Clerk job Psnl.Clk.job description took the following action: description (cont.to mtg. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker of 7/18/77) and unanimously carried that matter of job description for Personnel Clerk be continued to the meeting of July 18, 1977. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1382 tion No. 1382 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var. a reduced rear yard setback of 11' - 6" instead of required (V-512 Janet 25' (Case No. V-512 Janet Osborn). No action taken by Osborn) Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1383 tion No. 1383 conditionally approved a Variance permit- cond.appvd.Var. ting a reduced side yard setback of 2', instead of the (V-513 R.C. required 5' and a reduced rear yard setback of 221, Englehardt) instead of required 25' (Case No. V-513 R. C. Englehardt). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1384 'tion No. 1384 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var. a reduced area of 17,800 sq. ft. instead of 18,000 sq. (V-514 Jennie ft. for 3 houses on a lot in the "deep lot" area. (Case Espinosa) No. V-514 Jennie Espinosa). No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2034 re: amending Section 11.28.180 of the Azusa Municipal Code overnight pkg. relating to overnight parking of vehicles on City Streets. of vehicles on The amendment to the Ordinance will conform to the new City Streets state laws concerning weight of vehicles allowed. Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: It 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 53 1977 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. 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption amending the Azusa Municipal Code relating to the under- Otgrounding of electrical facilities. Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: V 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. 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz 23, Page 4 Ord.#2035 re: undergrounding of electrical facilities An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord -#2036 re: relating to the compensation of the City Clerk, which compensation will be $1,445. per month, beginning one month after of City Clerk adoption of Ordinance. Councilman Arkison presented for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK. 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2037 re: relating to the compensation of the City Treasurer which compensation will be $1,130. per month beginning one month after adop- of City tion of Ordinance. Treasurer M- 1, I 1 2W AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1977 Page 5 Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinate entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY TREASURER. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.200 AND 19.04.310 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Counc Cruz and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Cruz from excused this meeting. Mayor Solem requested information on Cable TV. Assis- Rpt.on Cable tant City Administrator stated that he had been in TV communication with Mr. Downes, and that at present they are in the process of looking for a permanent studio site. City Attorney Newton, stated that he also had been in communication with Mr. Downes last week, and had provided information concerning insurance and the CATV Ordinance. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to invite Mr. Ken Downes to be at the Council Meeting of July 18th to provide a report on current status of Cable TV System. Notice was received for fuel cost adjustment for July, Fuel cost 1977• adjustment 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the City Attorney and Authorization the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen requesting Council for City Atty. authorization to represent the City in connection with a to represent class action suit brought by female communication and iden- City tification employees of Police Departments in various cities which contract with the Public Employees Retire- ment System (PERS). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to represent the City in connection with this litigation. 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz MAn Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg. t,. amending the Azusa Municipal Code relating to definitions Ord.re:defini- r-. in the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code (carport tions in zoning Land garage, private). Chap.of the Mun. Code Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.200 AND 19.04.310 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Counc Cruz and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Cruz from excused this meeting. Mayor Solem requested information on Cable TV. Assis- Rpt.on Cable tant City Administrator stated that he had been in TV communication with Mr. Downes, and that at present they are in the process of looking for a permanent studio site. City Attorney Newton, stated that he also had been in communication with Mr. Downes last week, and had provided information concerning insurance and the CATV Ordinance. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to invite Mr. Ken Downes to be at the Council Meeting of July 18th to provide a report on current status of Cable TV System. Notice was received for fuel cost adjustment for July, Fuel cost 1977• adjustment 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the City Attorney and Authorization the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen requesting Council for City Atty. authorization to represent the City in connection with a to represent class action suit brought by female communication and iden- City tification employees of Police Departments in various cities which contract with the Public Employees Retire- ment System (PERS). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to represent the City in connection with this litigation. 'wx 1 1 IT AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1977 Page 6 A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing the Res. #6549 creation of stop signs on Gaillard Street at Fairvale Stop Signs Avenue eastbound, on Gaillard Street at Fairvale Avenue westbound, and on Ghent Street at Fairvale Avenue westbound. Councilman Arkison 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 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 OG adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem r-. NOES: Councilmen: None ir ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz V A claim was made against the City by Daniel L. Camp, Claim vs City 621 N. Cerritos Avenue, Apt. 202, Azusa, for food spoil- age when light service was disconnected in error. It was recommended by the Consumer Service Manager that claim be paid. 1 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that above claim be paid. Notice was received of the resignation of Lieutenant Joseph Molloy, effective August 1, 1977, with request his name be retained on the eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to accept Lt. Malloy's resigna- tion and approve his name be retained on the eligibility list for one year, and also a plaque be prepared for presentation to Lt. Molloy for his many years of service to the City of Azusa. Resignation of Lt.Joseph Molloy e ffe c . 13/1/77 Notice was received that Mr. Michael Lopez is being rein- Reinstatement stated as a Probationary Police Officer, effective July of Mr.M.Lopez 18, 1977. Mr. Lopez will receive compensation at Range as Prob.Pol.Off. 123.5, Step 3. effec.7/18/77 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that Mr. Michael Lopez be rein- stated as requested. A request was received from the Edgewood Amateur Radio Appvl.req.to Society, Inc. to hold its annual "Open Auction" on Sunday, hold auction July 31, 1977, at Memorial Park's hard court area. Request had been approved by Parks & Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the request. Community Services Director introduced the new Superin- Supt.of Rec. tendent of Recreation, Mr. David Fonfara to the Council D.Fonfara Members. introduced Councilman Fry reported to Council he had checked with Rpt on bldg. Capt. Cordell of the Fire Department concerning the at 451 W.Foot- apartment building at 451 W. Foothill Blvd. Capt. Cordell hill Blvd. has checked into the situation and found the building to be a fire hazard. Assistant City Administrator M I L' AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1977 Page 7 advised that the County Health Department is pursuing criminal litigation against the owner of said property. The possibility of taking further steps in the matter of building and housing requirements will be pursued. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to refer above matter to the City Attorney for report on Ordinance to provide City legal recourse. Councilman Fry brought to Council's attention letter Ltr.re:com- received from unsuccessful candidate for Police Officer plaints from position. He requested City Administrator and Chief of unsuccessful Police to report on the last Police Officers' examina- candidate for tion; report would describe composition of oral board Pol.Off. and procedures followed in selecting successful appli- position cants. 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 Fry 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m. —7—City °le—Tr c Next Resolution #6551 Next Ordinance #2038 Adjourn Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Como and unanimously carried to refer above matter to Assis- t'. tant City Administrator and Police Chief for report back to Council. U Councilman Arkison requested Police Department take "Mo Peds" sterner steps relative to operation of "Mo Ped" bicycle/ motorcycle vehicles on City streets. Councilman Arkison requested that a letter be written by Ltr.of Assistant City Administrator to all state legislatossz Appreciation who voted against SB 164 (Binding and Compulsory Arbi- to State tration) expressing the City's thanks for their action Legislators in this matter. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6550 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 Fry 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m. —7—City °le—Tr c Next Resolution #6551 Next Ordinance #2038 Adjourn AN 1 1 1