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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 3, 1978 - CC307 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 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. Call to Order Invocation was given by Rev. W. C. Schnute of the Concordia Invocation Lutheran Church 1 Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call Moses, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells.. Chief of Police Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Littlefield, Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Personnel Board Chairman Allen, City Clerk Solis City Clerk advised that the Redevelopment Agency Minutes, Ap vl.Min.of which had been incorporated with the City Council Minutes 470/78 mtg. should be removed. There being no more additions or as corrected corrections Minutes of the March 20, 1978 meeting stand Gl approved as corrected. Councilman Fry presented a Resolution and Plaque to Dorothy Moskus, retired Senior Secretary in the Police Department. Mayor Solem presented a Resolution and Plaque to Gladine Ryrie, retired Senior Secretary in the Public Works 'Department. Howard Hertz, Principal and Dick Nolting, Counselor .from Slauson School addressed Council giving details of robbery at their school and theft of money for children to attend Magic Mountain. They commended the Chief of Police for quick action of his staff in apprehending person responsible for theft, and the return of the money. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Hearing to hear the 2nd reading of an Ordinance to adopt the Uniform Fire Code, the Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard, it was Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Councilman Fry offered for second reading and adoption the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 15.28.010, 15.28:020; 15.28.030, 15.28.0403 15.28.0413 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070 AND 15.28.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.030, 15.28.o4o, 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.090, 15.28. loo, 15.28.110, 15.28.120, 15.28.130, 15.28.140 AND 15.28.150 THERETO, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976, EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN RE- QUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Pres.of Plaque & Res.to Dorothy Moskus Pres. of & Res. to Ryrie Plaque Gladine Commendation to Police Department Pub.Hrg.re: 2nd rdg.of Ord.#2050 adopting Uniform Fire Code CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of Off Sale General, person to person transfer from Dorothy and James E. Jones, to Hae Yng Ahn and Yung Chan Ahn, for premises located at 655 E. Arrow Highway, known as Frontier Liquor. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of 0£f Sale beer and wine, person to person transfer d" from Charles and Rosalie Kellogg, to Prinyaporn and .-4 Sompong Putthiporn, for premises located at 458 N. Virginia Avenue, known as Rosalie's Market. C.� a Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Ct and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented recognizing the need for immunization for all children in the Los Angeles Area against communicable diseases. Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR IMMUNIZATION FOR ALL CHILDREN IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA AGAINST COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. 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 tkm following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raises/permanent status for the following employees: Name To Status ABC Notice 655 E. rrow Hwy. (Frontier Liquor ABC Notice 5 1rginia (Rosalie's Mkt.) Res.#6644 re:Communic- able Diseases Step Raises/ Perm.Status Effective M. Cardenas Pol.Clk. Step 2 3/07/78 M. Smith Pol.C1k.Disp. Step 2 2/16/78 E. West Lmmn.Hlpr.,CETA Step 2 2/08/78 G. Waldon Pol.Officer Step 4 4/20/78 L. Workman Pol.Clk. Step 5 4/22/78 R. Loken Firefighter Step 3 4/20/78 W. Masten Firefighter Step 3 4/20/78 D. Reese Int.Typ.C1k.,CETA Step 2 4/oh/78 E. Veit Acet.C1k.,CETA Step 3 4/04/78 W. Duke Int.Typ.C1k.,CETA Step 3 4/13/78 A. Ureno Lib.C1k.,CETA Step 2 4/30/78 A. Hermosillo PW Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 2/27/78 V. Garcia PW Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 4/1$/78 H. Covarrubias PW Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 2/08/78 W. Nelson PW Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 2/05/78 M. Trejo PW Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 2/10/78 D. Kelly Pol.Clk. Perm.Stat.,no incr. 3/08/78 F'1 1 1 X11: CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 3 Name M. Moreno Pk.Maint.Man I Perm.Stat.,no incr. 3/19/78 D. Ernst Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.,no incr. 4/05/78 F. Grasso Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.,no incr. 4/06/78 J. Powell Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.,no incr. 4/04/78 W. Ikola Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.,no incr. 4/25/78 H. Linden Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.,no incr. 3/ 3/78 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Personnel Board. Personnel Board submitted recommended revisions in job Revised job descriptions for Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, descriptions Fire Battalion Chief and Fire Chief. The revisions are: in Fire Dept. to update the license/certificate requirements and �1 2 to clarify the minimum experience/educational qualifi- cations, and do not change the requirements. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommended revisions submitted by the Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1460 tion No. 1460 denied a Variance to permit open carports denied Var. in lieu of required closed garages and reduced side and (Case V-561 rear setbacks of 11, instead of the required 5', for Robert Stern) accessory buildings (carports), on the property located on the west side of Calera Avenue at Hollyvale Street, (Case No. V-561 Robert Stern), plus letter from Lind & Hillerud, Inc. appealing denial. Public Hearing set for April 17, 1978. No action taken by Council. Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1461 tion No. 1461 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var. reduced side and rear setbacks for accessory buildings (Case V-562 (garages), on the property located on the north side of Lesny Develop. Fifth Street between Rockvale and Alosta Avenues. (Case Co.) No. V-562 Lesny Development Co.). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1462 tion No. 1462 conditionally granted a Variance request cond.appvd.Var. to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 111, instead (Case V-563 Wm. of the required 15, on property located at 1389 Deborah Welden) Avenue. (Case No. V-563 William Welden). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1463 tion approved a Tentative Parcel Map No. 10606 for property cond.appvd.Tent., located at 791 South Azusa Avenue (Siskin Investments). Parcel Map No. No action taken by Council. 10606 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1464 conditionally granted a requested Variance for reduced rear yard, reduced side yard, reduced percept of landscpated area and reduced parking for a develop- ment in the PID zone, on the property located at 791 S. Azusa Avenue (Case No. V-564 Siskin Investments). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1465 conditionally granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow a condominium development, on the property located on the south side of Fifth Street between Rockvale and Alosta Avenues (Case C-200 Lesny Development). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1464 cond.grntd.Var. (Case V-564 Siskin Invest- ments) P.C.Res.#1465 cond•.grntd.CUP (Case No.0-200 Lesny Develop.) 313 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 4 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1466 tion No. 1466 recommended to the City Council a prezone prezone for of Ria for the property located at the northwest corner Annex. No. 79 of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Blvd. (Z-204 Easterly Annexation District No. 79). Public Hearing set for April 17, 1978. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1467 tion No. 1467 recommended to the City Council a change Zone Change of zone from C-2 to R3a on property located on the west (Case Z-205 side of Vernon Avenue between Sierra Madre Avenue and Johnny Johnson) Tenth Street (Case No. Z-205 Johnny Johnson). Public Hearing set for April 17, 1978. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1468 tion No. 1468 recommended to the City Council a change Zone Change of zone from R2 to R3a on property located at 414 North (Case Z-206 Angeleno Avenue (Case No. Z-206 John Conforti). Public John Conforti) Hearing set for April 17, 1978. 4W Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1469 c0 tion No. 1469 commended Donald Olejnik for his service commending to the City while on the Planning Commission. No action Donald Olejnik 8 taken by Council. Planning Commission recommended approval of the relocation Appvl.reloca- of a single family residence to 137 North Pasadena Avenue tion single subject to certain conditions as set forth by the Planning family resi- Commission. dence to 137 N.Pasadena Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Ave. and unanimously carried to approve the relocation as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. 1 A proposed Resolution was presented approving overheight Res. #6645 fencing for Newport Homes Condominium Development (Case appvg.Var. No. V-516) located adjacent to the Azusa Greens Golf (No. V-516 Course. Newport Homes) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST V-516, Newport Homes. 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 the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented approving Tentative Res.#6646 Parcel Map No. 10298. appvg.Tent. Parcel Map Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: No. 10298 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 10298. 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: �J 3151 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 31 1978 Page 5 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of Public Works submitted recommendation for City Notice of to authorize temporary employment of eight Maintenance Men I, Annual Spring for a period not to exceed thirty working days, to assist Clean Up Week City forces in City's Annual Spring Clean Up Week. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation. City Administrator submitted report concerning use of City streets for storage of recreational vehicles, which had been referred, by Council, for further investigation He indicated that he would like to survey other cities to see what their experience has been when legislation was passed restricting use of public streets for this type of vehicle. He further requested more time in which to conduct this survey. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to postpone this item allowing City Administrator to conduct survey. Director of Public Works submitted to Council a report on time needed for building abatement. From the time utilities are red -tagged, and depending on size and construction of building, it would take approximately one year to complete. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council 'that present procedure, as conducted by Council, seems to work and should remain as is, as each building and set of circumstances is different. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decke=r and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works reported on the Monrovia Nursery dump site and the possibility of pollutants entering the atmosphere and ground water system. Robert Moore, Vice President of Monrovia Nursery gave Council a historical summary of the site minimizing and pollution to be created. Mr. Richard Medina a resident of property adjacent to the site,addressed Council expressing his disapproval of location of site, which he felt would be detrimental to adjoining properties. Following further discussion and additional comments by Mr. Moore in which he indicated that the Monrovia Nursery Company will, in the near future, install a water recycling plant which would possibly be available 'to retain all effulents from the dump site for recycling. Mayor Solem indicated that Mr. Moore could perhaps return to Council when the system is in operation, in order to seek some satisfaction on dump site operation. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Solem and unanimously carried by roll call to oppose the Monrovia dump site as requested. Director of Public Works submitted a recommendation to deny claim of Mrs. Stephanie Feddern in the amount of $62b. for personal injuries and loss of wages when she allegedly tripped on a storm drain manhole in First Street at Cerritos Avenue, as subject manhole does not belong to the City. Storage of recreational vehicles Abatement of substandard bldgs. (procedure) Monrovia, Nursery refuse site (denied) Claim vs City Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the 'meeting of April 17, 1978. Notice was received of the request from Azusa Police Police Relief Relief Association to act as an employee organization Assoc.recog. for Meet and Confer Sessions. for Meet & Confer Sessions Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that request be approved. Notice was received of request from Azusa Fireman's Fireman's Assoc. Association to act as an employee organization for recog.for Meet & Meet and Confer Sessions. Confer Sessions Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve request. Notice was received of the New Mayors and Council Members Leadership Institute to be held in San Diego, May 3-5, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize attendance for all Council Members. Finance Officer requested Council approval to declare, as surplus property, three 1969 Pontiac Tempests and one 1966 Pontiac Catalina, and he be authorized to informally advertise for sealed bids on same. Bid opening to be on April 27, 1978, at 10:00 a.m., and all units to be sold "as is". Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map 10031 for approval and requested authorization for its recordation. Parcel Map No. 10031 is located at the southeast corner of Alosta and Citrus Avenues. Mayors & Cncl. Mbrs.Ldrship. Institute, @San Diego Police Units to be sold Appvl.Parcel Map No.10031 317; CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny claim as recommended. Notice was received from the Parks & Recreation Commission Reappointment of its recommendation to Council for the reappointment of of Mrs.Ruth Mrs. Ruth Rivera to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Rivera to Pks. & Aec.Comm. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Director of Parks & Recreation advised Council that due Memorial Park to the transfer of funds, Memorial Park Patio Enclosure Patio Enclosure project will be delayed until July, 1978. There are two options available: (1) to wait until July, 1978, or (2) use Revenue Sharing funds and do the project now. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve option number two and utilize Revenue Sharing funds for the enclosure of Memorial Park Patio. 1W cc The Parks & Recreation Commission has recommended for Sr.Citizen's Council approval a proposal outlining the purpose and Office G] objectives for the Azusa Senior Citizen's Office. Mayor Solem requested this be continued to the next Council meeting, for further discussion with the workers in the Senior Citizen's Office. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the 'meeting of April 17, 1978. Notice was received of the request from Azusa Police Police Relief Relief Association to act as an employee organization Assoc.recog. for Meet and Confer Sessions. for Meet & Confer Sessions Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that request be approved. Notice was received of request from Azusa Fireman's Fireman's Assoc. Association to act as an employee organization for recog.for Meet & Meet and Confer Sessions. Confer Sessions Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve request. Notice was received of the New Mayors and Council Members Leadership Institute to be held in San Diego, May 3-5, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to authorize attendance for all Council Members. Finance Officer requested Council approval to declare, as surplus property, three 1969 Pontiac Tempests and one 1966 Pontiac Catalina, and he be authorized to informally advertise for sealed bids on same. Bid opening to be on April 27, 1978, at 10:00 a.m., and all units to be sold "as is". Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map 10031 for approval and requested authorization for its recordation. Parcel Map No. 10031 is located at the southeast corner of Alosta and Citrus Avenues. Mayors & Cncl. Mbrs.Ldrship. Institute, @San Diego Police Units to be sold Appvl.Parcel Map No.10031 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 7 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve, and authorize the recordation of Parcel Map No. 10031. Superintendent of Light & Power recommended that Mr. Thomas Peavy, Working Lineman Foreman be compensated by a one-step increase while acting in a higher capacity of Electric Foreman, pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04 (h). Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. Notice was received of the resignation of Jeanne Larsen, Administrative Secretary in the City Administrator's Office,. effective May 27, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept resignation with regrets and request her name be retained on theeligibility list, and a Resolution and Plaque be prepared for presentation at a later date. Appvl.addl.comp. for working in a higher capacit (Thomas Peavy) Resignation of Jeanne Larsen, Admin.Secretary, eff. 5/27/78 Notice was received of the resignation of Jack Fraijo, Resignation of Street Maintenance Leadman, in the Public Works Department, Jack Fraijo,St. effective April 10, 1978, and further requested his :name Maint.Ldmn., be retained on eligibility list. eff.4/10/78 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept resignation, and that his name be retained on eligibility list. Notice was received of the resignation of Firefighters 'Eugene Sobbota and Richard Loken, effective March 27, 1978, with request their names be retained on the eligi- bility list.. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried to accept both resignations. Councilman Cruz and Councilman Moses dissenting because motion did not approve their names being retained on the eligibility list. The Director of Public Works recommended Council approve the attendance of Herbert Grosdidier, Water Utility Superintendent to the American Water Works Association, Spring Conference in Palo Alto, from April 12 - 143 1978 Advance accountable expenses of $250. is requested and budgeted funds are available. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Resignation of Firefighters Eugene Sobbota & Richard Loken, eff. 3/27/78 Appvl.attend. Herbert Gros- didier at AWWA @Palo Alto A communication was received from the San Gabriel Valley Appvl.use of Symphony Association requesting use of the City Hall City facilities patio, on April 5, 1978, for its style show, with a by San Gabriel further request for use of Conference Room and City Valley Symphony Auditorium, in case of inclement weather. Assoc. I Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve above requests. City Administrator advised that budget sessions should Budget be set, and in the event that the Jarvis -Gann initiative Sessions is approved by the electorate a public hearing should be scheduled in order to allow residents input as to areas of curtailment of City's services. Mayor Solem suggested that a proper Plaque and Resolution Plaque &. be presented for former Councilman Arkison. Resolution to former Cncl.Arkison 32f CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1978 Page 8 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to prepare Plaque and Resolution to be presented to former Councilman Arkison. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. ,Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council convened at 8:55 P.M. to executive session. Council reconvened at 9:46 p.m. +d" Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'Z and unanimously carried to adjourn to Budget Session &Y� P Tuesday,, April 11th� at 6:30 p.m. C..� :t Time of Adjournment: 9:46 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution ##6648 Next Ordinance ##2051 1 Res. ##6647 Warrants Executive Sessionl Reconvened Adjourn