HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 1977 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 11 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
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Public Works Director Wells,
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 Ap vl.Min.
July 18, 1977 stand approved as written. 778/77
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Mayor Solem introduced Pat Steding who in turn intro- Intro. of
r,r duced the children and chaperones with the youth exchange exchange
V from Zacatecas. visitors from
V Zacatecas
Mr. Roy Pounds of the Sister City Committee expressed
the committee's thanks to the City for its support. The
Mayor and Council Members welcomed, and presented a token
of remembrance to the visitors from Zacatecas.
Mr. Eugene Jacobs, attorney representing the City on Redevelop -
Community Redevelopment addressed Council. He advised ment plans
Council that there are two elements missing from the
General Plan and these must be completed before redevelop-
ment can go forward.
He advised of several developers who had shown an interest
in a hotel/motel complex in the City. The developer
originally interested in the northwest end of town has
discontinued pursuit because of the lack of need. At
present there is a developer in the south end of town
who has shown interest in building a hotel/motel complex
adjacent to the freeway; however, before making any
decision a market study would have to be made. He
further stated that there are no interested parties for
development of the downtown area.
After further discussion with Council, Mr. Jacobs stated
he would keep Council apprised of future developments.
Mr. Dagermangy, architect for remodeling the Civic Audi- Remodeling
torium presented to Council his proposed plans. Civic Aud.
After discussion, Council felt since the City did not
receive expected public works grant funds, it should
pursue further grants for financing, and deliberate
further on extent of remodeling desired.
The matter concerning curbs, gutters and sidewalks in Curbs. gutters
the vicinity of Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue & Sidewalks at
which had been presented at the meeting of July lk 1977, 4th St. &
was again brought to Council's attention by Mr. Frank Virginia Ave.
Prado.
Mr. Prado and other affected property owners, addressed
Council stating that even with the City's suggested
sharing of costs for laying of curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks on their property, it was excessive in cost
for them. It was their suggestion that City bear all
the expense. City Administrator and Director of Public
Works advised that historically this type of improvement
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has been borne by the homeowners, and the City has no
financial structure for this type of work.
After further discussion, Mr. Prado requested time for
the affected property owners to discuss the matter
further, and indicated they would return for discussion
with Council re: costs for laying of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks.
The Los Angeles County Fair Association requested Council Appvl.req.
'permission to hang banners announcing this year's Los to hang
Angeles Fair dates; banners to be hung from September 1 banner anncg.
through close of the Fair. Fair dates
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending the Res. #6555
Helping Hand Organization for its years of service to commending
the City of Azusa. Helping Hand
go Organization
g, Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
() RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HELPING HAND FOR ITS
V MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ITS RESI-
DENTS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
Councilman Cruz advised Resolution will be presented to
the Helping Hand Organization at its next fund raiser
on September 10, 1977.
City Clerk presented claim vs City by Joseph Wolf Claim vs
Burkhart for alleged damages to his vehicle due to City
collision with Azusa Police Officer on May 23, 1977. It
should be noted that the Police Officer was off duty,
and the accident occured outside of the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arki-
son and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to
the City's insurance carrier.
Notice was received of the election of Mr. Tom Oki as Notice of
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and election of
Mr. Glenn Bashore as Vice Chairman. Chrmn. & V.
Chrmn.Pks.&
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison Rec.Commission
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
' A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status
ing employees:
Name To Status Effective
A. Lesh Equip.Supervisor Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 8/8/77
S. Acero Sr. Util. Clerk Step 5 8/4/77
P. Hodkinson Prob.Pol.Clk.(CETA) Step 2 8/1/77
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Notice wasiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1389
tion No. 1369 conditionally approved a change of zone cond.appv.
classification from R-2 to R -3a on property located at chng.of zone
424, 424J and 448 N. Angeleno Avenue, (Case Z-197 Edelmira (Case Z-197
R. Torres). Hearing set before Council on August 15, 1977. Edelmira Torres)
An Ordinance was
Personnel Board submitted for Council approval the
Appvl.reclass.
and adop-
reclassification of Margaret Parsons, Library Clerk I.
M.Parsons,from
Fire Code
from part time to full time with no change in duties.
pt.time to full
amending the
which allows the
time
together with his
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Fire Code
fire prevention officers to
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
are in
Personnel Board.
provisions
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Personnel Board submitted for Council approval a reques-
Amendment to
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ted amendment to Personnel Board Rule 3.01g, election of
P.B. Rule
Personnel Board members by classified employees. Section
3.01 g
amended to read as follows:
"In the event the incumbent is nominated for office and
there are no other nominations, he/she shall be declared
duly elected without holding an election."
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
I.,
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
yam-
Personnel Board and instruct City Attorney to prepare
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necessary Resolution.
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Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1387
tion No. 1387 conditionally approved a Variance permitting
cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced side yard setback of 3' instead of required 5',
(Case V-517
and a single car garage instead of required 2 car garage
Arnold White)
on property located at 510 N. Sunset Avenue, (Case No.
V-517 Arnold W. White). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1388
tion No. 1388 conditionally granted a CUP permitting the
cond.appvd.COP
use of a mobile office structure for longer than six
(Case C-193
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months, on property located at 419 S. Motor Avenue,
Camsco Fndry.-
(Case C-193 Camsco Foundry - Rainbird). No action taken
Rainbird)
by Council.
Notice wasiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1389
tion No. 1369 conditionally approved a change of zone cond.appv.
classification from R-2 to R -3a on property located at chng.of zone
424, 424J and 448 N. Angeleno Avenue, (Case Z-197 Edelmira (Case Z-197
R. Torres). Hearing set before Council on August 15, 1977. Edelmira Torres)
An Ordinance was
presented
for second reading
and adop-
Ord. #2039
tion amending the
Fire Code
by adding Section
15.28.070,
amending the
which allows the
Fire Chief
together with his
designated
Fire Code
fire prevention officers to
arrest persons who
are in
violation of the
provisions
of the Fire Code.
Councilman Cruz offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE FIRE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 15.28.070
RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE SAID CODE.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption amending the Municipal Code relating to permitted
uses in the restricted commercial zone, and to definitions
in the zoning ordinance (retail upholstering and reuphol-
stering).
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 19.24.030 AND ADDING SECTION 19.04.741
'AND SECTION 19.04.742 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE
RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2) AND TO DEFINITIONS IN
THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
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Ord. #2040
amend.M.C.re:
definitions of
upholstery &
reupholstery/
per Zoning
Ordinance
City Attorney presented Resolutions and Ordinance for Possible Civil
Council consideration in connection with possible Service Ord.
ballot proposition involving the Civil Service Ordinance. Election
Council to hold matter in abeyance pending further Proposition
action until the next regular Council Meeting.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for Fuel cost
August, 1977. adjustment
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Res. #6556 re:
of Easement from Aerojet General Corporation for a water accptg.Grant
line. of Easement
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Res. #6557 re:
Easement from Southwestern Portland Cement Company, a accptg.Grant
Delaware Corporation, for a water line. of Easement
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
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A proposed Resolution was presented approving the Local Res. #6558
Agency -State Agreement, which is necessary for the City appvg.Local
to receive any federal aid money for roads, streets, Agency -State
highways, fringe parking and public transportation Agreement
facilities.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT REFERRED TO AS LOCAL
AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5112 COVERING FUTURE
FEDERAL AID PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY.
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:
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
'widening of Foothill Blvd.
Director of Public Works submitted communication re: Railroad
railroad grade crossing gate arms at Alameda Avenue and grade cros-
Dalton Avenue. It was his recommendation that the City sing arms at
Council authorize the City Administrator to communicate Alameda &
with the Santa Fe Railway Company and the State of Dalton Aves.
California, Department of Transportation, indicating (continued
the City Council's opposition to having gates installed to next mtg.
at above crossings.
After discussion, it was the decision of Council to have
a study made of amount of train traffic and also number
of accidents that have occurred, in the last 10 years.
Matter to be continued to the next regular Council
meeting.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development requested
Council approval on preliminary proposal to develop
housing in the City of Azusa.
There was some discussion re: City's stand on provision
of senior citizens housing, in federally funded housing
construction.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and carried by roll call to inform HUD that Council does
not have any objections against proposed development,
however, it does express concern over the lack of units
for the elderly. Councilman Cruz and Councilman Arkison
dissenting.
Finance Officer submitted for Council approval a three
year contract from Xerox Computer Services for processing
of the City's utility billing.
Appvl.req.
from HUD to
develop housing
in Azusa
Appvl.3-yr.
contract for
Xerox Compu-
ter Services
AYES:
Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES:
Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None
Director
of Public Works requested Council approval for Appvl.for
a
widening
Foothill Blvd., from Dalton Avenue to Rockvale widening of
Avenue.
The improvement will consist of widening the road Foothill Blvd.
bed to allow for four lanes of traffic, two parking lanes
and left
turn pockets, where needed. The engineer's
estimate
for the project is $800,000; Federal Aid Urban funds
and gas tax funds will be used for this improvement.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
'widening of Foothill Blvd.
Director of Public Works submitted communication re: Railroad
railroad grade crossing gate arms at Alameda Avenue and grade cros-
Dalton Avenue. It was his recommendation that the City sing arms at
Council authorize the City Administrator to communicate Alameda &
with the Santa Fe Railway Company and the State of Dalton Aves.
California, Department of Transportation, indicating (continued
the City Council's opposition to having gates installed to next mtg.
at above crossings.
After discussion, it was the decision of Council to have
a study made of amount of train traffic and also number
of accidents that have occurred, in the last 10 years.
Matter to be continued to the next regular Council
meeting.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development requested
Council approval on preliminary proposal to develop
housing in the City of Azusa.
There was some discussion re: City's stand on provision
of senior citizens housing, in federally funded housing
construction.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and carried by roll call to inform HUD that Council does
not have any objections against proposed development,
however, it does express concern over the lack of units
for the elderly. Councilman Cruz and Councilman Arkison
dissenting.
Finance Officer submitted for Council approval a three
year contract from Xerox Computer Services for processing
of the City's utility billing.
Appvl.req.
from HUD to
develop housing
in Azusa
Appvl.3-yr.
contract for
Xerox Compu-
ter Services
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request
of Finance Officer.
Notice was received of the resignation of Ms. Gwendoline
Miller, Meter Reader, effective July 22, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of Special Services
Officer Raymond Davey, for purpose of retirement,
effective August 20, 1977. Officer Davey has served the
City of Azusa for twenty four years.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimoiu ly carried to accept resignation of Mr. Davey
and that a plaque be prepared for presentation.
Notice was received of the reinstatment of Mr. Keith A.
Edwards as a Probationary Police Officer, effective
August 7, 1977. Mr. Edwards will be compensated at
the same level as when he resigned.. Range 123.5, Step 5.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
u= and unanimously carried that recommendation for rein-
statement be approved.
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Notice was received that Mr. Hector Velasco is being
appointed as Probationary Police Clerk Dispatcher (CETA),
effective August 1, 1977. Compensation will be made at
Range 116.0, Step 1.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that appointment be approved.
'Director of Community Services advised Council that Ms.
Linda Jones was appointed as Library Clerk I, effective
July 28, 1977. Compensation will be made at Range 111.0
Step 3:1 ���T,�di •%,/„ :.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm appointment of Ms.
Jones.
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Notice of
resig.Ms.G.
Miller,Meter
Reader,eff.
7/22/77
Notice of
resig.Spec.Serv.
Off.Ray Davey,
eff. 8/20/77
Reinstatement
of Keith A.
Edwards, as
Prob.Pol.Off.,
eff. 8/7/77
Appvl.appmt.
H.Velasco as
Prob.Pol.Clk.
Dispatcher,
CETA /l/77eff.,
Appvl.appmt.
Ms.Linda Jones,
as Lib.Clk. I,
eff. 7/28/77
Mr. Al Almada, 926 Alford Street, Azusa, addressed Police Harras-
Council and thanked it for prompt response to their sment
needs, concerning police harrassment in the community.
There was further discussion concerning need for open
communication between the Police Department and citizens.
Mayor Solem questioned the need for one year's public Requirements
contact, which is required by applicant applying for for Meter
position of Meter Reader, in the Light & Power Department, Reader
he suggested this should be reviewed by the Personnel
Board.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to have Personnel Board review this
portion of the work experience for position of Meter
' Reader.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
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.
Res. #6559
Warrants
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow -
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Administrator brought to Council's attention the Appvl.incr.
rising costs of hotel rates in San Francisco. That in budget
there had not been enough money budgeted for LCC for LCC
Conference hotel accomodations, and suggested that this Conference
amount should be changed in the budget; and also to
authorize an increase for this year's LCC expenditures.
Moved by Councilman Arkison that Council not attend the
League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco
this year. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Fry, and seconded by Councilman
Decker to increase budget by $100 for the LCC Conference
in San Francisco. Councilman Arkison, and Coancilman
Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:40 p.m.
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City Clerk
Next Resolution #6560
Next Ordinance #2041
Adjourn
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