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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 21, 1978 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA 2 �1. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 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. Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare Gospel Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Arkison from this meeting. Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Water Utility Superintendent Grosdidier, Director of Public Works Wells, Chief of Police Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Com- munity Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis Councilman Decker presented a Resolution to Mr. Steven Kalabany and Mr. Kent Berge, representatives of Coldwell Banker, commending Coldwell Banker in its efforts to rehabilitate and renovate the Foothill Shopping Center. Mayor Solem introduced Ms. Paula Filer,City's new Personnel Clerk to Council and members of the audience. There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the January 16th and February 6th meetings stand approved as written. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing on an appeal from the denial of Tentative Parcel Map No. 10298. Applicant is appealing condition #1 on Planning Commission's Resolution No. 1445, 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 February 2, 1978. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Counc.Arkison excused from this meeting Res.of commen- dation to Cold - well Banker Personnel Clk. introduced Appvl.Min. 1/16 & 2/6 Pub.Hrg.on denial of Tent.Parcel Map #10298 (continued to 3/6/78) Mr. Jack Streblow, 473 Stonecrest Dr., Napa, Ca., repre- sentative of Dillingham Corp, owners of property in question, addressed Council stating that they were appealing a condition as set forth by the Planning Commission Resolution,, that Gladstone Street be fully improved. City Attorney advised there was a possibility of certain violations of the Government Code concerning water parallel service lines. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Streblow obtain legal information and advice on this matter and provide to Council when available. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the meeting of March 6, 1978. Carefree Azusa Homeowners Association requested City provide installation of speed bumps in a dedicated alley in its tract. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Chief of Police for resolution, with report back to Council. Carefree Azusa Home- owners Assoc. request 245= CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBURARY 21, 1978 Page 2 A letter was provided by Mr. Walter Keil, Executive Foothill Center Secretary of the Foothill Center Merchants Association, Merchants Assoc. with request to hold a petting zoo, he also requested request continuing approval, rather than submitting a request each time event is held. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request contingent on determination by the City Clerk that all conditions are met. The Azusa Chamber of Commerce requested permission to Azusa Chamber hang a banner across Foothill Blvd., announcing the 1978 of Commerce Miss Azusa Pageant. request Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve request. A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mrs. Res. #6626 Gladine Eyrie upon her retirement. Mrs. Eyrie has worked commending over 18 years for the City of Azusa. Mrs. Gladine Eyrie e7 Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: Ln A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA HONORING AND COMMENDING MRS. GLADINE EYRIE ON HER RETIRMENT. Q 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, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Jesse P. Res. #6627 Alva as a member of the Planning Commission. Mr. Alva apptg.Jesse will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Donald Olejnik. P.Alva to the Planning Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: Commission A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JESSE P. ALVA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 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 the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison 'A proposed Resolution was presented commending Coldwell Res. #6628 Banker for the recent remodeling of the Foothill Shopping commending Center. Coldwell Banker Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING COLDWELL BANKER FOR THE RECENT REMODELING OF THE FOOTHILL SHOPPING CENTER. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. 247 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an off sale beer and wine person to person transfer 'from Charles E. Kellogg to Eugene F. Moses, for premises located at 1440 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of on sale beer and wine eating place, person to person transfer from Gerald D. Giovanetti to Robert M. Pfaff, on premises located at 113 E. Newburgh Street, known as Gerry's Place. Q' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry `y and unanimously carried to receive and file. Ln Azusa High Aztec Marching Band requested City purchase an ad in its Pop's Concert Program. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to purchase a full page ad in the amount of $25. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize a Resolution and Plaque to be prepared for retiring Donald Olejnik from the Planning Commission. A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name ABC Notice 1440 N . San Gabriel Canyon Rd. ABC Notice E. New urgh (Gerry's Place) Appvl.purchase full page ad in Az.High Aztec Marching Band Concert Prgm. Res. & Plaque for D. Olejnik A. Leah Equip.Supv. Step 3 2/08/78 H. Velasco Pol.C1k.Disp.CETA Step 2 2/01/78 L. Castle Pol.Off. Step 4 2/22/78 E. Beterbide Meter Reader Step 2 (perm.stat.) 2/15/78 R. Avila Pk.Maint.Man I Step 5 2/14/78 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. Notice was received from the Chief of Police of the appointment of Mrs. Audrey Carney as Probationary Senior Secretary, effective February 27, 1978. Mrs. Carney will be compensated at Range x#115.5, Step 1. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. 'The Personnel Board recommended approval of the transfer of Mrs. Constance Lara, Senior Secretary, in the City Clerk's Office , to the Public Works Department to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Gladine Ryrie's retirement. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1447 conditionally granted a Variance to permit an accessory building adjacent to the side property line 68' behind the front property line, instead of required 751, and lot coverage of 39%, instead of permitted 35%, on property located at 602 N. Louise Avenue. (Case No. V-552 Edwin Sutheimer). No action taken by Council. Step Raises/ Perm.Status Appvl.appmt. Mrs.Audrey Carney,Prob. Sr.Sec.,Pol. Dept. Appvl.trnsfr. Sr.Sec.in City Clerk's Off.to Pub. Wks. P.C.Res.#1447 cond.grntd.Var. (V-522 Edwin Sutheimer) CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 215 1978 Page 4 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1448 conditionally approved a Variance request for an overheight fence of 821, instead of permitted 61, within a required rear yard setback, on property located at 331 N. Vernon Avenue. (Case No. V-553 Arturo Amial). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 144.9 conditionally granted a Variance request for a reduced rear yard setback of 15', instead of required 25', a fence 5' high, instead of permitted 42", within a required front yard setback, and an eave encroachment of 12 into the required driveway, on property located at 165 N. Dalton Avenue. (Case No. V-554 Erasto Alvarez). No action taken by Council. ME P.C.Res.#1448 cond.appvd.Var. (V-553 Arturo Amial) P.C.Res.#1449 cond.grntd. Var.(V-554 Erasto Alvarez) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1450 tion No. 1450 conditionally approved a Variance to allow cond.appvd. a one -car carport in lieu of required two -car garage, on Var.(V-555 property located at 531 E. Hollyvale Street. (Case No. Juan Aguilar) V-555 Juan Aguilar) No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1451 conditionally granted a request to permit a reduced side yard setback of 15', instead of required x 25', for an accessory building adjacent to a side street, in a required rear yard setback on a reverse corner lot, on property located at 408 Vista Bonita Street. (Case No. V-556 Herbert Grosdidier). No action taken by Council. 1 1 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1452 conditionally approved a Variance request for a reduced rear yard setback of 01, instead of required 51, for an accessory building (garage), on property located at 998 E. Alosta Avenue. (Ca.�A No. V-558 Albert Greenfield). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1453 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale alcoholic beverages within 300' of an "R" zone, on property located at 998 E. Alosta Avenue. (Case No. C-199 Vanir Development Co.). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1451 cond.grntd. Var.(V-556 Herbert Gros- didier) P.C.Res.#1452 cond.appvd. Var.(V-558 Albert Green- field) P.C.Res.#1453 cond.appvd. CUP (C-199 Vanir Dev.Co.) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1454 tion No. 1454 set for public hearing the determination of set for hrg. appropriate zone classification upon annexation. (Mankowski Easterly Annex. Homes - Easterly Annexation District No. 79). No action No -79 (Mankowski taken by Council. Homes) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1455 tion No. 1455 conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map appvd.Tent. No. 34377 (s/s Foothill Blvd., west of Todd Avenue, Tract Map No. Consolidated Rock Products. ) No action taken by Council. 34377 An Ordinance was submitted for second reading and adoption Ord.#2049 re: adding Section 3.04.050 to the Azusa Municipal Code relat- amending the ing to amending the budget. City Budget Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 3.04.050 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AMENDING THE BUDGET. Moved by Councilman Decker, and unanimously carried by reading be waived. seconded by Councilman Fry roll call that further 2.5 1;. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 Page 5 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison A proposed Resolution was presented denying a request for Res. #6630 re: a change of zone Z-202 Federico Garcia. zone change denial Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NUMBER Z-202 FEDERICO GARCIA). 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, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison A proposed Resolution was presented approving a Tentative Res. #6631 Parcel Map No. 10145. appvg.Tent. Parcel Map Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: No. 10145 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison City Attorney presented requested information relative Unsafe Bldg. to the procedure which is followed pursuant to the City's Procedure Municipal Ordinance regarding unsafe buildings and (continued to structures. 3/6/78) It was the consensus of Council that as this was requested by Councilman Arkison, and he was absent, matter should be continued to the next Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to continue to the March 6th Council meeting. A proposed Resolution was presented protesting the pro- Res. #6629 re: posed change in the method of distribution of fines and dist.of fines forfeitures, which would result in a reduction in the share & forfeitures received by the Cities. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Q A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROTESTING THE CHANGE PROPOSED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES. 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison A proposed Resolution was presented denying a request for Res. #6630 re: a change of zone Z-202 Federico Garcia. zone change denial Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NUMBER Z-202 FEDERICO GARCIA). 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, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Cruz ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison A proposed Resolution was presented approving a Tentative Res. #6631 Parcel Map No. 10145. appvg.Tent. Parcel Map Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: No. 10145 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 10145. 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, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing a balance of $3,414,159.69, as of January 31, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Z City Administrator submitted monthly reports from .y� various City Departments. tf: Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from five Fire Captains in the Azusa Fire Department that they do not want to be represented by the Azusa Fireman's Association, and further request Council consideration in matters relating to salary, fringe benefits and related matters. Moved by Councilman Cruz that this matter be postponed 'until after the next Municipal Election. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried by roll call to approve the request. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Finance Officer submitted a report on pooling as a method of self-insurance. He stated that more complete information would be available after receiving prelim- inary quotations for our 1978-79 insurance coverage. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted claim vs City by James Stoker, 4828 N. Candish, Covina, for alleged damage to his truck by Water Division dump truck. It is recom- mended by the Director of Public Works that Council honor the claim in the amount of $72.72. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- mendation of Director of Public Works. A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Easement for utility purposes from Aerojet-General Corporation. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 2 Page 6 City Treas. Financial Statement Monthly'Rpts. Fire Captains non -represented by Az.Fire Association Self-insurance (pooling) Claim vs City Res. #6632 accptg.Grant of Easement (Aerojet- General Corporation) CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison Director of Public Works presented Parcel Map No. 10135 located at the northwest corner of the Aerojet property for Council approval. Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve Parcel Map No. 10135 and authorize its recordation. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. 2 5 5 Page 7 Appvl.Parcel Map No -10135 Director of Public Works requested Council authorization Appvl.attndc. to attend the 13th Annual Public Works Officers Institute Dir.Pub.Wks.Q of the League of California Cities from March 8th through LCC Institute Q March 10th, 1978, to be held in San Diego, California. for Pub!Wks. L� Anticipated cost to be $250., and budgeted funds are Officers available. 1 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by rollcall to approve the request. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Item 7-h and unanimously carried to approve request of Chief of withdrawn Police and withdraw item 7-h on the printed agenda. Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Margaret Resign.of Mrs. McVicker, Police Clerk -Dispatcher in the Police Department, M.McVicker,eff. effective February 26, 1973, with request her name be 2/26/78' retained on the eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to ratify resignation and approve request her name be retained on the eligibility list. Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Keith Edwards, effective February 12, 1978, with request his name be retained on the eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to ratify resignation and approve request his name be retained on the eligibility list. Notice was received of the retirement of Mr. Kenneth Botts, Administrative Officer for the City of E1 Monte, effective April 17, 1978, with testimonial/retirement dinner to be held at the Pomona National Golf Club. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented approving the 208 Milestone Report by the Southern California Association of Governments as the designated agency for the South Coast 208 Area, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments to 1972. Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE 208 MILESTONE REPORT. Resign.of Pol. Off.Keith Edwards,eff. 2/12/78 Notice of retirement of K.Botts,Admin. Off.of E1 Monte Res. #6634 re: 208 Milestone Rpt. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. 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 and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted. M Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: C� AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem Q NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that Council take action to support and endorse the senior citizen measure on the ballot for the Municipal Election on March 7, 1978. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 8:40 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution ##6635 Next Ordinance ##2050 u r 2S t Page 8 Res. ##6634 Warrants Council action to support measure on ballot Adjourn