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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 6, 1977 - CC (2)75 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 MO 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 Reverend Frank Herber of Invocation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call ' Solem Absent at Roll Call: Councilman: Arkison Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Cncl.Arkison and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman ArLison excused from from the Meeting. mtg. Also Present: City Attorney Newton, Assistant City Administrator Cooney, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Public Works Superintendent Manuel Alva, City Clerk Solis, Director of Community Services Guarrera. There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of Appvl.Min. Q August 15, 1977, stand approved as written. 8/15/77 mtg. Q The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids Panel office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18 1977, for Mod.for Panel Modification for Well No. 3 (Project ;567). Well #3 City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on August 4, 1977. Two bids were received as follows: Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. $ 5,777.00 General Electric Supply Co. 15,748.53 Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the contract for Project No. 567, Panel Modification for Well No. 3 to the Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., in the amount of $5,777.00, direct the City Clerk to return the bid bond to the unsuccessful bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of Director of Public Works. Communication was received from Mr. Howard L. Hull, 1195 Hollyvale, Apt. #3, regarding neighborhood disturbances. Moved by Councilman Decker,seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. A pr6posed resolution was presented honoring and commending Judge William M. Martin upon his retirement ' from public service. Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA HONORING JUDGE WILLIAM M. MARTIN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried by roll ell that further reading be waived. Com.re:nbrhood disturbances Res. #6568 commending Judge Martin 76 1 1 77 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 61 1977 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize compensation for City Council members attending retirement dinner in Judge Martin's honor. City Clerk presented two claims vs City by Marie Michele Smith, 18350 Ghent, for alleged personal injuries sustained due to traffic collision resulting from faulty traffic signals at Cerritos and Fifth Streets on June 22, 1977, and from Kenneth Smith, for alleged medical expenses and loss of services of his wife, due to her accident on that date. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz d" and carried to deny the claims and refer same to City's insurance carrier. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Q of an On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place license application from Gerald D. Giovanetti, on premises located at 113 E. Newburgh St. (Gerry's Place). No action taken by Council. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an On Sale General - Public Premises, person to person transfer license application from Bernie I. ' and Nancy C. Garcia to James H. Clifford, Freddie Rowe and Michael E. Sears, for premises located at 407 W. Foothill Blvd. (Shi Me1's Club). No action taken by Council. Communication was received from Joel G. Rivera, California Artists and Craftsman, requesting approval to obtain business license to operate an open air arts and crafts fair in the City. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried to receive and file with notification to Mr. Rivera of Council's action, due to lack of specific information as to location of proposed fair. Communication was received from Personnel Board regard- ing Meter Reader job requirements. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive andfile. Communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status Effective ' R. Noriega, Rec. Ldr. Step 4 8/18/77 W. Beresford, Cons.Serv.Mgr. Perm.Status 9/18/77 C. Cooper, Pol. Officer Step 5 9/18/77 D. Kelly, Pol. Clerk Step 2 9/08/77 M.. Rojas, PW Mnt. Man I Step 4 9/03/77 R. Lugo, Park Mnt. Man I (CETA) Step 4 9/03/77 M. Moreno, Park Mnt. Man I (CETA) Step 4 9/03/77 T. Pardo, PW Mnt. Man I (CETA) Step 4 9/03/77 A. Sanchez, PW Mnt. Man I (CETA) Step 4 9/03/77 J. Cvetezar, PW Mnt. Man I (CETA) Step 4 9/03/77 Claims vs City ABC Notice 113 ew urgh (Gerry's Place) ABC Notice Foo ill Blvd.(Shi Mei's Club) Commun.re: Business Lic. for outdoor arts fair Meter Reader job require. Step Raises/ Perm.Status a 1 1 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1394 conditionally approved Variance Case No. V-521 to permit a single car garage, instead of the required two -car garage, a reduced side yard setback of 3' instead of the required 5', and a reduced rear yard setback of 5' instead of required 25' on property located at 539 E. Mason St. (Case No. V-521 Theodore Van Alen). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1395 conditionally approved a Variance permitting a deep lot development of 4 residences on 23,860 square feet, instead of the required 24,000 square feet, and 5,460 square foot sublots instead of the required 6,000 square feet, on property located at 628 W. Third Street ( Case No. V-522 Gerald Paveglio). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1396 approved a Variance to allow a reduced rear yard setback of 5' instead of the required 15' on property located at 640 Edith Ann Drive (Case No. V-523 RonaldWhite). No action taken by Council. Notice was gim that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1397 conditionally granted a Variance to permit 8' instead of the required 10' between a garage and residence and a single car garage instead of the required two -car garage, on property located at 527 North Orange Ave. (Case No. V-524 Lenore Carmona). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res. #1394 cond.appvd.Var. (V-521 Theo. Van Alen) P.C.Res. #1395 cond.appvd.Var. (V-522 G.)avegli( P.C. Res. appvd.Var. (V-523 R. #1396 White) PC Res. #1397 cond.grntd., Var.(V-524 L. Carmona) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1398 tion No. 1398 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var. a reduced rear yard setback of 16' instead of the required (V-525 Karen 25' on the property located at 526 Celeste St. (Case No. Colotti) V-525 Karen Colotti). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission P.C.Res-1399 by Resolution No. 1399 conditionally approved a Variance cond.appvd.Var. permitting waiver of the two -car garage requirement on (V-526 P.Smith) the property located at 221 S. Pasadena Ave. (Case No. V-526 Paul Smith). No action taken by Council. Communication was received from the Planning Commission regarding the election of Dr. Harry Coffin as Chairman and Mrs. June Hart as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission. No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading rezoning certain premises, Case No. Z-197 Edelmira R. Torres. Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER Z-197- EDELMIRA R. TORRES). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for September, 1977. Dr.H.Coffin,Chmn J.Hart,V.Chpsn. of Planning Comm 1st intro.rdg. Ord.re:Zone Change (Z-197 Edelmira Torres) Fuel Cost Adjustment 1 31 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Assistant City Administrator presented proposal from Proposal - Urban Futures to prepare Land Use Element and Open Urban Futures Space and Conservation Element for the City. Mr. Marshall Linn, representative of Urban Futures addressed Council regarding their proposal for the City, stating that these elements are presently not included in the General Plan and need to be made in order to proceed with the community redevelopment. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. to prepare the Land Use Element, the Open Space Element, the Conservation Element and the E.I.R.'s for each element and completion of these elements on an emergency basis and schedule Public Hearings as soon as possible. Police Chief requested Council confirmation of reinstate- Reinstatement went of Harold Linden as probationary Police Officer, H.Linden,Pol. effective September 3, 19775 at Range 123.53 Step 5. Off.effec. 9/3/77 ' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve reinstatment. Police Chief requested Council confirmation of appoint- Assistant City Administrator presented request from Appvl.attnd. Tomasello as Assistant Director of Civil Defense, Irene Gilbertson, Asst.Dir.Civil to attend Joint Meeting of Southern California Emergency Defense at x Services Association and Office of Emergency Services in Joint Mtg.SCESA/ R.Termath to Pol. Sacramento on September 14 and 15, 1977, budgeted funds OES 9/14-15/77 Q available. and unanimously carried to approve the promotional Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Notice was received of the promotional appointment of Promotional Appt. and unanimously carried to approve the request. effective September 7, 1977, at Range 130.0, Step 3• Police Chief requested Council confirmation of reinstate- Reinstatement went of Harold Linden as probationary Police Officer, H.Linden,Pol. effective September 3, 19775 at Range 123.53 Step 5. Off.effec. 9/3/77 ' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve reinstatment. Police Chief requested Council confirmation of appoint- Appt.Salvatore ment of Salvatore Tomasello•as Police Reserve Officer, Tomasello as effective September 7, 1977. Pof.Reeserve Off. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Notice was received of the promotional appointment of Promotional Appt. Robert Termath to probationary Police Sergeant, effective R.Termath to Pol. September 7, 1977, at Range 127.0, Step 3. Sgt., eff. 9/7/77 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the promotional appointment of Mr. Termath. Notice was received of the promotional appointment of Promotional Appt. Sergeant Byron Nelson to probationary Police Lieutenant, B.Nelson to Pol. effective September 7, 1977, at Range 130.0, Step 3• Lt., effec. 9/7/77 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the promotional appointment of Mr. Nelson. Councilman Arkison entered meeting at 8:05 p.m. Cncl.Arkison entered mtg. Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.Tract final Tract Map No. 33321 and requested authorization Map No. 33321 for the City Engineer, City Clerk and City Treasurer to & Agmt.units execute the map, and the Mayor and City Clerk to execute south of the Agreement for the single family residential development Orkney units south of Orkney Street. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation by Director of Public Works. N 6 • - f 6 8d AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 5 Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Res. #6569 Amendments to the Los Angeles County Solid Waste Manage- concurring w/ ment Plan, with proposed resolution adopting these Amendments to amendments. L.A. County Solid Waste Councilman Decker offered the resolution entitled: Management A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONCURRING WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None M Director of Public Works recommended Council approve Appvl.Project construction of the water mains in Aspen Avenue and #561 - water x Virginia Avenue between Gladstone Street and Paramount mains in p Avenue, Project No. 561, (Amick Construction Co.) and Virginia Ave. authorize Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion and & Aspan Ave.& direct City Clerk to file document with the Loa Angeles filing Notice County Recorder. of Completion Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.Plans & plans and specifications and Agreement for traffic signal specs.for at Irwindale Avenue and First Street, with request the traffic signal City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. at 1st & Irwin- dale & Agmt.w/ During the discussion, held, regarding the plans and City of Irwin - specifications for the traffic signal at Irwindale dale Avenue and First Street, it developed that each city's and county's share for the traffic signal would be approximately, $13,700. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and carried by roll call, that plans and specifications for traffic signal be approved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for this project. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Director of Public Works recommended Council approve Appvl.Parcel Parcel Map No. 8072, and authorize its recordation. Map #8072 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Director of Public Works submitted a proposal for Res. #6570 'proposed Community Transit System and a proposed resolu- Application tion for the filing of an application for funding of this for funding transit system under Article 4.5 of the Transportation under Transpor- Development Act for FY 1977-78. tetion Act Councilman Fry offered the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO FILE THE CITY'S APPLICATICN FOR FUNDING UNDER ARTICLE 4.5 OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR FY 1977-78. 84 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of Public Works submitted request from Manuel Appvl.attndc. Alva, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, to attend PW Conference the 9th Annual Conference & Equipment Show of the 9/29-30/77 at Maintenance Superintendents Association of California in Santa Maria Santa Maria, on September 29th and 30th, 1977, with accountable expenses not to exceed $200. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. d' C= Director of Public Works submitted communication regard- Curbs,gutter ing curb, gutter and sidewalk deficiency study in the & sidewalk x City. deficiency a study Q Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve Appvl.const. authorization of expenditure of $12,000 from reserves to crossing construct the crossing gates at Alameda Avenue and Dalton gates at AT & Avenue and upgrade the circuitry at Pasadena, Azusa, San Santa Fe RR 'Gabriel and Virginia Avenues. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. Director of Public Works submitted communication re: Traffic signal traffic signal study at the intersection of San Gabriel 9th & San Gab. Avenue and Ninth Street. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that City Administrator contact CALTRANS requesting a study re: feasibility of traffic signal at 9th Street and San Gabriel Avenue, and contingent upon approval by CALTRANS to authorize Director of Public Works to install necessary signals at that location. Assistant City Administrator addressed Council re: Prop. Bill proposal from Bill Bond and Associates relative to low Bond & Assoc. interest housing loan program. He stated that at present, Low interest numerous requirements by HUD have caused difficulties in loans progression of existing loan applications. He felt that (Tabled to Bill Bond and Associates would be better able to provide 9/19/77 mtg.) comprehensive services at least in the initial part of the program. Following discussion, City Attorney was requested to report on HUD Section 312 loan program to Council. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to table the proposal to the September 19, 1977 meeting. The oral report from the Director of Public Works Rpt.on Civic regarding plans for remodeling of the Civic Auditorium Aud.remodeling was not made because of absence from the meeting of the (Tabled to Director. 9/19/77 mtg.) A 0 0 IU AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz, to table the report to the September 19, 1977, meeting. Notice was received of resignation of Nickolaus Frey as Planning Aide (CETA) effective August 26, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Notice was received of resignation of Mrs. Virginia Perez, probationary Police Clerk effective September 11, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Assistant City Administrator presented a proposed Agreement with the City of Duarte to provide a land- scaping and lighting maintenance agreement for lots presently being developed partially in the City of Azusa and partially in the City of Duarte. e!" Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: a A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, p STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GRANTING JURISDICTION TO THE CITY OF DUARTE IN THE MATTER OF FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further read- ing be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Arkison ABSENT: Councilmen: None M 4 Resign.N.Frey Planning Aide (CETA) 8/26/77 Resig.V.Perez Pol.Clk.effec. 9/11/77 Res. x}6571 Grntg.juris- diction to City of Duarte for landscaping & lighting maint. Assistant City Administrator requested Council authoriza- Appvl.sale tion to declare six stock Rensselaer Fire Hydrants, of surplus which are no longer used in our system, as surplus equipment equipment and recommended that the hydrants be sold to H. C. Lausen Company. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. Police Chief requested confirmation of appointment of Mrs. Marcia Cardenas as probationary Police Clerk (CETA) effective September 7, 1977, at Range 113.0, Step 1. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded*by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Communication was received from the Azusa Herald request- ing City purchase a full page ad depicting Golden Days celebration, cost of ad $750. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve purchase of full page ad in the Azusa Herald. Assistant City Administrator advised Council that the City was in receipt of a contract from the County of Los Angeles, which will reimburse the city $5,000. for administration of the City's Community Development Program. These funds are in addition to our present Appvl.apptmt. M.Cardenas as Pol.Clk.(CETA) eff. 9/7/77 Appvl. full page ad in Az.Herald for Golden Days Ap vl.contract w/L.A.Co.re: funds for Admin.of Comm. Develop.Prgm. 1 1 1 B'`9 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 Page 8 Community Development Program. It was his recommenda- tion that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement, the City Attorney approve as to form and the City Clerk to attest thereto. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Assistant City Administrator's recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the Sister City Adult Appvl.attndc. Exchange to Zacatecas Mexico. Cncl.Decker to Zacatecas Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve official visit by Councilman Decker to Zacatecas for its September 16th celebration, including air fare. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m. My clerx ' Next Resolution #6573 Next Ordinance #2041 Discussion was held regarding the Civil Service Ballot Civil Service and the argument presented on behalf of the City Employees. Ballot Councilman Arkison stated that the argument claimed several items that were not in the Amendment. City Atzorney advised that the City Clerk's duties, as provided by the e' Elections Code, was merely to submit Arguments for or against, M seeing that they conformed as to length with no discre- LO x tion to misrepresentations or accuracy. Q Councilman Fry suggested that another column be added Suggested chng. to the MonthlT Sick Leave Report submitted to Council, in Sick Lv.Rpt. that being - 'Sick Leave - Used Year to Date". He felt that this additional column would provide more detailed data concerning amounts of sick leave used by employees. City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing payment Res. #6572 of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands Councilman Decker 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m. My clerx ' Next Resolution #6573 Next Ordinance #2041 9U 0 1 1