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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 16, 1978 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 165 1978 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 Monsignor Robert Stein of St. Frances of Rome Church. Present at Roll Call: ,Also Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Finance Officer Cooney, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Recreation Superintendent Fonfara, City Clerk Solis There being no additions or corrections Minutes of the January 3, 1978, meeting stand approved as written. NThe hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public M Hearing on an appeal from the denial, by Planning Commission Resolution 1436, of a requested zone change Gfrom R -lc to R-2, on the property located at 930 North Angeleno Avenue., 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 December 29, 1977• Mr. Federico Garcia petitioner for requested zone change proposes to build an additional dwelling on his lot, ,which is presently zoned Rlc (single family residential). Mr. Garcia addressed Council giving his reasons for the requested change of zone. Mr. Ward Archer, 925 N. Angeleno and Mr. Hugh Nelson, 937 N. San Gabriel Ave., apprised Council of their opposition to proposed zone change. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and carried by roll call to affirm the denial of the Planning Commission. Councilman Cruz, and Mayor Solem dissenting. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing on an appeal from the denial of a Tentative Parcel Map No. 10145, as petitioned by Mr. John C. Rayburn, the Mayor declared the hearing open. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of notice of this hearing in the Azusa Herald on December ,29, 1977- The parcel map splits two existing 50' wide lots into two lots that are 68' and 32' wide. Planning Commission determined that the reduced lot width and area would not be consistent with the General Plan, and adopted Resolu- tion No. 1438 denying Tentative Parcel Map No. 10145. Mr. Rayburn addressed Council and stated he had subsequent to the Planning Commission's public hearing complied with all requirements set forth by Resolution No. 6577, and requested Council look favorably on his appeal. There being no one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it was 207 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Appvl.Min. 1/3/78 mtg. Pub.Hrg.on req. zone change (Case Z-202 Federico Garcia) Pub.Hrg.re: denial of Tent.Parcel Map No.10145 z°oe F1 1 1 24 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and carried to approve the Tentative Parcel Map No. 10145, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. Councilman Cruz dissenting. The matter of the Senior Citizen Home Refurbishing Project Senior Citizen which had been continued from the last Council meeting home refurbish - was again brought before Council. Finance Officer submitted ing program the following guidelines to be used if Council adopts this program for the City of Azusa. 1. The dwelling to be refurbished must be owner occupied and owner must be 65 or over with the majority of his or her income derived from Social Security. 2. All refurbishing work under this program shall be limited to the exterior of dwelling (minor carpentry, painting, landscaping, driveway repair, etc.). N 3. The Bassett Barrio Council will supply and supervise M all labor in connection with the refurbishment. ACS 4. The City of Azusa through Community Development funds will make available a grant up to $500. per dwelling for material. 5. The scope of repairs will be agreed on by the City representative, Mr. Diaz, and a representative of the Bassett Barrio Council prior to commencing any work. 6. A detailed material list (approved by the City of Azusa) ' will be sent to the Purchasing Department. All supplies will be purchased through the city's Purchasing Depart- ment. 7. At completion each job will be approved by the owner and the City. 8. The Bassett Barrio Council is to furnish all of their own equipment. 9. The City will assist in publicizing this program to the senior citizens. After extended discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve guidelines with the exception of item (1) to be amended as follows: age 65 or over to read 60 or over, the majority of his or her income derivedrom Soca Security to read the majority of his or her income derived from Social Security or equivalent. Mr. Murray Kane,representing the Law Firm of Eugene Jacobs, City's 'addressed Council giving current status of the City's Com- Redevelop. munity Redevelopment Agency and giving alternatives to Plan Rpt. the final realization of a redevelopment program. After answering questions directed tc him by Council, and following disucssion, it was r Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried by roll call to direct special counsel (Eugene Jacobs) to draft a redevelopment plan. Council- man Arkison dissenting. p 1 21t 'AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 3 Azusa High School Concert Choir requested permission to Appvl.req.to have a banner hung across Foothill Blvd. at its inter- hang banner,by sections on Azusa Avenue and Citrus Avenue, announcing Az.High Concert the Third Annual Aztec Sing. Choir Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted. A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mrs. Res. #6612 Dorothy Moskus, Senior Secretary in the Police Department commending on her retirement. Mrs. Dorothy Moskus Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING DOROTHY MOSKUS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. C4 In Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry Aand unanimously carried that Resolution be adopted. A 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 commending Fire Res. #6613 Chief Robert Torrance on his retirement. commending Robert Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: Torrance A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING FIRE CHIEF TORRANCE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY. 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 A proposed Resolution was presented commending Fire Res. #6614 Captain Erbert Cordell for his many years of service commending to the City. Erbert Cordell Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING ERBERT CORDELL FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO 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 the Council: 21-2- F 1 1 2 T 11, AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice for On Sale Beer -Food original license application for d32 N. Azusa Donald A. Winblad, on premises located at 832 North Ave. Azusa Avenue. 'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented ascertaining the Res. #6615 re: prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works prevailing projects in the City of Azusa. wages Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORK IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. NMoved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker M and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading ]C be waived. a G Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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 Transit Mixed Concrete Company requested an extension Appvl.extension of its CbndLu-ional Use Permit, (C-148) concerning for installa- irrigation and planting of berm. Due to the continued tion of rainfall contractors have not been able to fulfill this irrigation condition of the CUP, and a 120 day extension has been system requested. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that request be granted. 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 F. Bauder PW Mnt. Man I. CETA Step 2 1/25/78 T. Navarette PW Mnt. Man I, CETA Step 2 1/29/78 J. Walker Draftsman, CETA Step 2 1/26/78 A. Hammond Int.Typ.Clk., CETA Step 2 1/29/78 S. Baldon Welder's Hlpr. Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 1/1/78 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1441 No. 1441 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit appvd.Var. a reduced distance of 5' between a dwelling and accessory (V-550 Rosemary building (garage), instead of the required 101, on property Salce) located at 916 North Angeleno Avenue. (Case No. V-550 Rosemary Salce). No action taken by Council. Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1442 tion No. 1442 conditionally granted a Variance for a grntd.Var. reduced rear yard setback of 51, instead of required 15' (V-551 Edward on property located at 130 Cindy Lou Court. (Case No. Ozeta) V-551 Edward Ozeta). No action taken by Council. Z U f� 1 1 215 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 5 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1443 No. 1443 declared the intention of the Planning Commission re:permitted to study, and possibly amend, the Azusa Municipal Code uses in commer- relative to the uses permitted in the commercial and cial & mfg.zone, manufacturing zones. No action taken by Council. study AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTIONS 11.28.240, 11.28,.241, and 11.28,242 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE USE OF DISABLED PERSONS ON CITY STREETS AND IN CITY OWNED OR OPERATED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES. '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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2045 re: relating to the regulation of privately owned or operated privately owned off-street parking for physically handicapped. off-street pkg. for physically Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption handicapped an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTIONS 11.28.243, 11.28.244, and 11.28.245 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE 'USE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS IN PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED OFF-STREET PARKING 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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg. rezoning certain premises located at the southeast corner Ord.re:zone of the Ranch Center property. chng.(Z-201 Investcal Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading Realty) an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE NO Z-201 Investcal Realty). Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2044 re: C4 relating to the regulation of City owned or operated off- City owned )n street parking for physically handicapped. off-street x prkg.for Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption physically an Ordinance entitled: handicapped AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTIONS 11.28.240, 11.28,.241, and 11.28,242 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE USE OF DISABLED PERSONS ON CITY STREETS AND IN CITY OWNED OR OPERATED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES. '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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2045 re: relating to the regulation of privately owned or operated privately owned off-street parking for physically handicapped. off-street pkg. for physically Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption handicapped an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTIONS 11.28.243, 11.28.244, and 11.28.245 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE 'USE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS IN PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED OFF-STREET PARKING 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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 L' i 1 1 L' 117 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 6 An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2046 re: relating to the possession of an open container of alcohol open containers in'a public place, by adding Section 8.52.137 to the Azusa of alcohol in Municipal Code. public places Councilman Cruz offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD- 'ING SECTION 8.52.137 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING T0. POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL IN A PUBLIC PLACE. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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 Cq NOES: Councilmen: None H7 ABSENT: Councilmen: None x AGS An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption rezoning certain premises(Case No. Z-200 Karl Hoertig.) Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER Z-200 Karl Hoertig). 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 City Attorney submitted his report on City's Cable TV Franchise, as requested by Council. Report to cover recourse available to the City when Franchisee fails to comply with terms of the franchise. City Attorney advised that he did not know in which areas the franchise holder, Ken Downes & Associates, had not complied. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to study City's Cable TV Franchise to determine what specific terms and conditions had not been complied with. Ord.#2047 re: zone change (Case Z-200 Karl Hoertig) Rpt. on Cable TV City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing City Treas. a balance of $3,191,063.36 as of December 31, 1977. Financial Statement Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly City departments. Rpts. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file. cr.) 0 2191 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 7 City Administrator presented an amendment to Joint Exercise Amendment to of Powers Agreement between the City of West Covina and Joint Exercise member agencies participating in the East Valley Burglary of Powers Agmt. Investigation Team project. Amendment deals with liability for the acts of individual team members and the cost of insurance necessary to provide this coverage. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve amendment to agreement 'and authorize the Mayor to execute same. City Administrator reported on the meeting with special Mtg.with Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to recommend special counsel to proceed with litigation against Southern California Edison Company in the Anti Trust Suit contingent upon the cities of Anaheim and Riverside participating in the suit. N eft McKeon Construction Company is filing its Sub -division Res. #6616 map for Tract No. 20894, at Sierra Madre and Vernon accptg.Grant Avenues, it is necessary that the City Council adopt Deed resolutions accepting the Grant Deed and Easement for walkway. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING 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 Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6617 aceptg.Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of Easement ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING (walkway) THE RECORDING THEREOF. 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 City Administrator reported on procedures to be followed Abatement when considering abatement of sub -standard structures. procedures The matter was discussed and a copy of the City's approved procedures provided for information. No action taken by Council. counsel representing the City in its litigation against special counsel the California Edison Company. The meeting was attended re:litigation by Mayor Solem, Councilman Fry, Superintendent of Light against Calif. & Power Gerharz and City Clerk Solis. Edison Co. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING 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 Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6617 aceptg.Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of Easement ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING (walkway) THE RECORDING THEREOF. 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 City Administrator reported on procedures to be followed Abatement when considering abatement of sub -standard structures. procedures The matter was discussed and a copy of the City's approved procedures provided for information. No action taken by Council. Z2 0 0 F I 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Director of Community Services presented information and requirements necessary to develop a viable nutritional program for Azusa Senior Citizens under federal guidelines. Recreation Superintendent answered questions concerning the operation and success of this type of program in other cities. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to instruct the Director of Com- munity Services to proceed with his efforts to establish the program, and to obtain the necessary funding. Superintendent of Light & Power advised that the Light & Power Department entered into an "Agreement for Installation and Removal of Electrical Energy for Power and Lighting Service" with Ray -Bar Engineering Corp., 697 W. Foothill Blvd. 22t Sr.Citizens nutritional program Agmt.btwn.L&P Dept.& Ray -Bar Eng.Co. City Administrator advised Council the matter of reschedul- Bike Rodeo ing Annual Azusa Bicycle Safety Program was actually just an information item inviting the Council to attend the Bike Rodeo held at that time. No action was taken by 'Council. Director of Community Services requested Council approval Appvl.attndc. of the attendance of himself, the Recreation Supervisor Comm.Mbrs.&2 and Members of the Commission at the Annual California staff mbrs.at & Pacific Southwest Park & Recreation Conference, to be conference held in Fresno, from February 24th through 28th 1978. Budgeted funds are available for an advance of $300, for each individual. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison granted. and unanimously carried to receive and file. Appvl.attndc. C4Finance Office requested a service charge of $3.00 be Appvl.permission m levied against NSF checks issued to the Light & Power to levy $3.chrg. Z Department. This would apply only to those customers for NSF checks Awho habitually issue bad checks. A proposed Resolution was presented requesting changes Res. #6618 City's original application for state grant monies amending under the State and Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of application to 'in 1976. Application is amended to withdraw Slauson Park Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Bond Act of patio enclosure at Memorial Park. and unanimously carried to approve request. City Administrator advised Council the matter of reschedul- Bike Rodeo ing Annual Azusa Bicycle Safety Program was actually just an information item inviting the Council to attend the Bike Rodeo held at that time. No action was taken by 'Council. Director of Community Services requested Council approval Appvl.attndc. of the attendance of himself, the Recreation Supervisor Comm.Mbrs.&2 and Members of the Commission at the Annual California staff mbrs.at & Pacific Southwest Park & Recreation Conference, to be conference held in Fresno, from February 24th through 28th 1978. Budgeted funds are available for an advance of $300, for each individual. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted. The Chief of Police requested permission for Sgt. Ronnie Appvl.attndc. Clark and Officer Michael Scherer to attend a Criminal Sgt.R.Clark Investigation Course to be given at the Regional Criminal & Off.Scherer, Justice Training Center, Modesto, from March 6th through to Criminal 17th, 1978. All costs are reimbursable under P.O.S.T. Investigation Course Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that request be granted. A proposed Resolution was presented requesting changes Res. #6618 City's original application for state grant monies amending under the State and Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of application to 'in 1976. Application is amended to withdraw Slauson Park State Park pool improvements and add Community Recreation Center Bond Act of patio enclosure at Memorial Park. 1976 Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WITHDRAWING SLAUSON PARK POOL IMPROVEMENT FROM THE APPLICATION FOR 1976 STATE GRANT MONIES AND ADDING COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER PATIO ENCLOSURE. 222- I 1 22-3, AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Page 9 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 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 communication from the Director of Community Services Appvl.Lease was submitted in which he advised that the Lease Agreement Agreement w/ with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, for Los Angeles utilizing their Azusa Treatment Plant property for recrea- Co.Sanitation tional purposes, was ready for Council approval. There Dist. was discussion re: the Cal Tec property adjacent to subject property, and possibility of leasing same. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Lease N Agreement with the County and authorize the Mayor to �j sign same. a Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz D and unanimously carried to direct the Planning Department to investigate present zoning of the Cal Tec property. Finance Officer informed Council City's insurance agents Appvl.attndc.of invited him to attend a two-day seminar on "Municipal Finance Officer Insurance Costs", with no cost to the City. It was felt Cooney @insurance by the Council that offer by the insurance company to seminar pay for expenses was not in the best interest of the as the seminar would deal with "self insurance". 'City, Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request with the stipulation City is to pay all expenses. Director of Public Works submitted recommendation that Appvl.appmt. Council appoint Mr. Daniel Ryan to the position of Water D.Ryan,as Foreman at Range 122.5, Step 3, effective January 17, Water Foreman, 1978. eff.1/17/78 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. A communication from the Director of Community Services Northside Pk. was discussed concerning improvements to Northside Park, improvements Council had at a prior meeting requested input from citizens. During discussion, in which the City Adminis- trator noted lack of communication and misunderstanding on what was to be done by the City, it was Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to issue a news release requesting input from citizens and Council to discuss and take action at a future meeting. 'Councilman Arkison suggested a legal notice would insure Publish legal publication, whereas, a news release may not. notice re North- side Park Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to publish a legal notice of request for input on improvements to Northside Park. Finance Officer requested Council provide direction for Req.Ord.for the preparation of a revenue sharing Ordinance for the distrib.of distribution of revenue sharing funds. revenue sharing funds 2;24- 3: 1 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance showing proper distribution of revenue sharing funds. Mayor Solem requested Council ratification of his appointments of the following three individuals to serve on the Mayor's Committee on Aging: John Mooney Frank Herber Carl Thams 1381 N.San Gabriel 516 W. Bayless St. 1134 N. Sunset Ave. Canyon Rd.,Apt. 216 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve Mayor Solem's appointments. Councilman Arkison moved to have a Resolution prepared protesting SCAG'S housing distribution proposal. Motion died for lack of a second. d" Councilman Fry brought up the matter of an action taken C4 by the City of Pico Rivera protesting the projected �j distribution of traffic fines and forfeitures. City x Administrator advised he would look into the matter and Greport to Council. Councilman Decker requested that action be taken to provide a replacement for retiring Fire Chief Torrance. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to instruct Personnel Board to take steps to fill vacancy through a closed promotional examination. '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. 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 following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to adjourn. ' Time of Adjournment: 10:30 p.m. C yCer Next Resolution #6620 Next Ordinance #2048 225 Page 10 Appmt.to Mayar's Comm. on . Aging Proposed Res. re:SCAG housing distrib. Dist.of traffic fines & forfeitures Req.by Cncl. to fill vacancy created by retirement of Fire Chief Res. #6619 Warrants Adjourn 226, 1 1 1