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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 5, 1978 - CC (2)401.-3 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 53 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. Fred T. Kolosick of the Invocation World Baptist Church. 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 Police Chief Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis L -J There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Appvl.Min.of .tdm May 15th, 1978 regular meeting, Minutes of the May 16th, 5/15 Reg.Mtg. t'- 1978, and May 23rd, 1978, Budget Meetings stand approved & 5/16 & 5/23 ^+ as written. Budget Mtgs. U U Mayor Solem presented a plaque to Councilman Eugene F. Mayor prsntd. Moses for his years of service as a member of the plaque to Cncl. Personnel Board. Moses Azusa Fire Association Representative Jim Fisher, together with Fireman Wes Valentine addressed the Council. Mayor Solem advised Mr. Fisher that in the event he was appearing before Council to discuss wages and working conditions, that the Council Meeting was not intended for that purpose. All salary negotiations are handled at Meet and Confer Sessions, with City Administrator acting as Council repre- sentative. Mr. Fisher cited article in newspaper stating that salary negotiations would be discussed at Council Meeting and was advised that this article was in error. Mr. Fisher disputed this fact, and after many outbursts, was ordered to leave the podium by the Mayor. He refused. Chief of Police Elkins was requested to escort Mr. Fisher from the podium and after repeated efforts to do so, Mr. Fisher was arrested by the Chief of Police for violation of 403 of the Penal Code, Disturbance of Public Meetings. (For verbatim account of proceedings, refer to report to City Attorney). Mr. Steve Fitch, District Ranger of the Mount Baldy District addressed Council regarding the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. He advised that the U.S. Forestry Service was in the process of preparing a Proposal to Congress re: wilderness preservation of the area. He asked for input from the City of Azusa for types of recreation, water shed needs, flood control methods, that might be considered in the proposal and thanked Council for sup- portive Resolution adopted in April. Mr. Carlos Engle, Sr., addressed Council regarding Community Access Network Volunteer Program. He advised that the program was sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation, and that his purpose was to publicize the program in the area and to receive any supportive help from the Council as to a meeting place in the event a chapter could be established locally. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to recognize Mr. Carlos Engle, Sr. as an authorized representative of the Community Access Network Volunteer Program and to offer necessary aid to start a local chapter in the Azusa area. Az.Fire Assoc. reps.addressed Cncl Steve Fitch Ranger,Mt. Baldy Dist. addressed Cncl. Carlos Engle, Sr.addressed Cncl.re:Comm. Access Network 4tU 4 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Regarding possibility of Council adjourning to Community Redevelopment Agency, it was established that it would not be necessary at this time. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 1978, for Patio Enclosure at Memorial Park, Project No. 575• City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice Inviting Bids, published in the Azusa Herald on May 11th and 18th, 1978. There were a total of five bidders, and bids are as follows: 405 Page 2 CRA Bids for Patio Enclosure @Memorial Park Bid awarded to A.A.J.,Inc. PATIO NAME ENCLOSURE REROOFING ADD.ALTERNATE Moved by -Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids for Wtr. at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, June 1, 1978, for Water Line line in Jackson in Jackson and Vernon Avenues from Gladstone Street to & Vernon Ave. Paramount Avenue. Project No. 577. City Clerk advised that Notice Inviting Bids for above Bid awarded project was submitted to the Azusa Herald for publication, to Amick but that through an error, it was not published, and Construction requested that City Council waive this procedure. Co. City Attorney apprised Council, tta t due to the fact that Project No. 577 was duly published in the F.W. Dodge Construction Paper, commonly referred to as the 'Green Sheet' and that a sufficient number (19) of contractors purchased plans for water line project, that Council could waive publication requisite. City Clerk advised that six bids were received as follows: Name Ace Pipeline, Inc. $79,261.00 Pipeline Constructors, Inc. 91,499.33 Jade Construction 78,430.00 'Jan G. Earnest Construction Co.94,257.90 Amick Construction Co. 62,329.00 Valverde Construction 98,199.00 Councilman Cruz voiced concern regarding the many water lines that were being replaced and was advised by the Director of Public Works that very few replacement lines were left to be completed. Most of the lines that were replaced were done so due to age and poor materials originally used. He also advised life span for new pipes made of either ductile iron, cement mortar or PVC, being used now was 100 years. Councilman Cruz also stated that it would be less expensive if City forces were to do the work rather than contractors performing work. A.A.J., Inc. $335599.00 $14,750.00 $1,650.00 R.A. Stillman Constr. 41,325.00 205171.00 21200.00 DeBrouwer Brothers 473559.00 18,414.00 3,400.00 Jadar, Inc. 43,920.00 133850.00 1,750.00 i� Perkins & Co., Inc. 48,591.00 165420.00 35200.00 U Director of Public Works recommended that City Council award U the contract for Project No. 575, Patio Enclosure at Memorial Park to A.A.J., Inc., in the amount of $49,999•n05 including the air conditioner additive alternate, and that the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the contract and that the City Clerk be directed to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Moved by -Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids for Wtr. at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, June 1, 1978, for Water Line line in Jackson in Jackson and Vernon Avenues from Gladstone Street to & Vernon Ave. Paramount Avenue. Project No. 577. City Clerk advised that Notice Inviting Bids for above Bid awarded project was submitted to the Azusa Herald for publication, to Amick but that through an error, it was not published, and Construction requested that City Council waive this procedure. Co. City Attorney apprised Council, tta t due to the fact that Project No. 577 was duly published in the F.W. Dodge Construction Paper, commonly referred to as the 'Green Sheet' and that a sufficient number (19) of contractors purchased plans for water line project, that Council could waive publication requisite. City Clerk advised that six bids were received as follows: Name Ace Pipeline, Inc. $79,261.00 Pipeline Constructors, Inc. 91,499.33 Jade Construction 78,430.00 'Jan G. Earnest Construction Co.94,257.90 Amick Construction Co. 62,329.00 Valverde Construction 98,199.00 Councilman Cruz voiced concern regarding the many water lines that were being replaced and was advised by the Director of Public Works that very few replacement lines were left to be completed. Most of the lines that were replaced were done so due to age and poor materials originally used. He also advised life span for new pipes made of either ductile iron, cement mortar or PVC, being used now was 100 years. Councilman Cruz also stated that it would be less expensive if City forces were to do the work rather than contractors performing work. 106 1 1 407 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5� 1978 Page 3 City Attorney advised that this would be in direct violation of the Government Code as regards to Public Works Projects and that City could be liable to civil and criminal penalties. It can be done only if, in Council's opinion, all bids are too high and subsequently rejected. Mr. Fernando Rubio, 341 N. Alameda Ave., addressed Moved by Councilman Cruz to reject all bids and have Council regarding possibility of placing initiative on Rubio address. City forces perform the work on the water line in Cncl.re: Jackson Avenue, motion died for lack of a second. 1. If a Councilman decides to run for Mayor, he into Council - It was moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman manic Districts seat open for election. Fry, and carried by roll call, Councilman Cruz dissenting, 2. Divide the City into four districts, thus that the contract for the water line in Jackson and election and also better representation of the Vernon Avenues be awarded to the low bidder, Amick people in each district. Construction Company, in the amount of $62,329.00; that the City of Azusa was too small a City to be divided the irregularity of the corporate seal not being on the into districts, however, it was, bid be waived together with the waiver of publication. Also, that the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to Lj execute the contract and that the City Clerk be directed �. to return the bidder's guarantees to the unsuccessful t� bidders. V City Clerk presented request from Boy Scout Troop 414 Req.to use U for use of the Civic Auditorium, at no charge, on Sunday, Civic Aud.Q July 305 1978, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the no chrg. by purpose of conducting an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Boy Scout Troop 414 for Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Eagle Scout and unanimously carried to approve request of Boy Court of Honor Scout Troop 414. Mr. Fernando Rubio, 341 N. Alameda Ave., addressed Mr. Fernando Council regarding possibility of placing initiative on Rubio address. the November ballot to include: Cncl.re: dividing City 1. If a Councilman decides to run for Mayor, he into Council - must resign his Council seat thus leaving his manic Districts seat open for election. 2. Divide the City into four districts, thus making it less expensive for candidates seeking election and also better representation of the people in each district. After much discussion, it was consensus of Council that the City of Azusa was too small a City to be divided into districts, however, it was, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem that an initiative should be prepared stating that ary Council- man seeking election to the position of Mayor must resign Council seat prior to doing so. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker NOES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk presented contract from the Municipal Code Contract w/ Corporation, for updating the Azusa Municipal Code with Municipal Code an increase of $.50 per page to cover increasing costs Corp.renewal of labor and materials. w/.50¢ incr. per page It was moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the increase for updating the Municipal Code and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. City Clerk presented claim against the City by Paul Claim vs City Michael Salgado for alleged personal injuries sustained Paul M.Salgado when arrested by police officers on March 26, 1978, with for alleged report from Police Chief. personal inj. 3/26/78 408' 1 1 L7 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 4 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny the claim and refer to City's insurance carrier. City Clerk presented claim against the City by Annie Pfiffner for alleged personal injuries sustained when her foot was caught between boards at Valleydale Park, on March 17, 1978. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny claim of Annie Pfiffner and advise her that it was not in City's jurisdiction. A proposed Resolution was presented transferring sums from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA L'� TRANSFERRING SUMS FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND. i�- ,-, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz V and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading V be waived. 4019 Claim against City -Annie Pfiffner for alleged personal injuries 3/17/78 Res. #6670 trans- ferring sums from Revenue Sharing Fund to General Fund 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, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented transferring certain Res.#6671 trans - sums from the General Fund to the Sick Leave Fund. ferring certain sums from the Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: General Fund to the Sick Lv. Fund A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SICK LEAVE FUND. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented transferring certain sums from the Light Fund and the Water Fund to the General Fund. 'Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that Resolution be adopted. Resolution, passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Res.#6672 trans- ferring sums from Light Fund & Water Fund to General Fund 410 1 1 7 1 LM d" U 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of On Sale General Public Premises stock transfer from - Gaither E. Small to Robert and Madelyn Newger, on premises located at 281-285 E. Newburgh Street, (Club Playmate). Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. 411' Page 5 281-2b 5Not'icre. Newburgh, Club Playmate Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice of On Sale Beer -Food, Person to Person Transfer from 65S-6515 S. Robert and Ruby Barcenas to Jack O'Dell and Marguerite W. Azusa Ave. Coulter, on premises located at 658-660 S. Azusa Avenue, Joanna's (Joanna's). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice On Sale Beer -Food, Person to Person Transfer from Frank 622 E.bth St. Ripp to Gilbert M. Pacheco on premises located at 622 East Jack & Jill's Eighth Street (Jack and Jill's). Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Clerk presented request from the Citrus Singers for contriubtion of $100.00 for renewal of membership as a Golden Circle patron; monies of which are used for scholarships and grants. City Administrator apprised Council that this is an item in the City Promotion Account and consequently a budget item. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to refer request from Citrus Singers to Budget Study Meeting. Req.from Citrus Singers for donation of $100. Communication was received from Personnel Board recommend- Step Reises/ ing step raises/permanent status for following employees: Permanent Status Name To Status Effective J. Collins, Pol. Officer A. Angell, Police Clerk A. Miranda, Maint.Man I CETA B. Svos, Sr. Librarian J.Webster, Int.Typist Clerk J. Dominguez, St.Maint.F/Man M. Guzman, Sr. Secretary Perm.Status,no Inc. 6/07/78 Step 3 6/06/78 Step 3 6/17/78 Step 4 6/15/78 Step 3 6/09/78 Step 5 6/07/78 Step 5 6/05/78 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of the Personnel Board. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, request- ing Council approval of reclassification of Marie Lunnemann, Reclassification Clerk, from part time to full time status, effective July 1, of M.Lunnemann 1978. from part time tc full time status Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request of Personnel Board, regarding re-classification of Marie Lunnemann. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1489 tion No. 1489 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvd.Var. permitting a reduced rear yard setback of 4.5', instead of Case V-575 Saltmarsh 412 1 1 1 UM d" U CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 6 required 15' on property located at 546 Point O'Woods Drive. (Case No. V-575 Elizabeth Saltmarsh)..No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1490, conditionally approved a Variance request permitting a reduced rear yard setback of 4.5' instead of required 15' on property located at 552 and 558 Point 0' Woods Drive. (Case No. V-578 Carolyn Gross and Cherre Mackey). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1491 conditionally granted a Variance to allow two lots for recreation purposes, having no frontage on a dedicated public street, on the property located on the west side of Vernon Avenue between Sierra Madre and Tenth Street. (Case No. V-576 Johnny Johnson/Lesney Development). No action taken by Council. 4 1`3 P.C.Res.#1490 cond.appvd.Var. (Case V-578 C -Gross & C. Mackey) P.C.Res.#1491 cond.grntd.Var. (Case V-576 J.Johnson/ Lesney Dev.) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1492 tion No. 1492 conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map cond.appvd.Tent. No. 35142 (Johnny Johnson/Lesney Development), Southwest Tr.Map No.35142 corner Sierra Madre and Vernon Avenues. No action taken (J.Johnson/ by Council. Lesney Dev.) Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1493 conditionally granted a Variance permitting a reduced rear yard setback of 21' instead of the required 25' and waiver of the two -car garage requirement, on property located at 224 N. Barbara Avenue. (Case No.V-577 Christina Partida). No action taken by Council. Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1494 denied a Variance permitting use of required side yard setback as a portion of the required usable open area, on property located at 540 N. Dalton Avenue. (Case No. 579 Frank Camacho). No action taken by Council. An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, adopting the Los Angeles County Uniform Building Laws, 1977 Edition. Councilman Fry offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING SECTIONS 15.04.100, 15.04.130, 15.04.131, 15.04.132, 15.04.133, 15.04.134, 15.04.1353 15.04.136, 15.4+.137, 15.04.138, 15.04.139, 15.04.140, and 15.o4.141 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 15.04.010 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES UNIFORM BUIT.DING LAWS 1977 EDITION AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses 'that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption regarding the regulating of parking motor vehicles on certain private property. Councilman Decker offered the Ordinance entitled: P.C.Res.#1493 cond.grntd.Var. (Case V-577 C.Partida) P.C.Res.#1494 denied Var. (Case -579 F. Camacho) Ord.#2055 Uniform Bldg. Laws of L.A. County Ord.#2056 reg.parking of motor veh. on certain private propty. 4 't4� 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 55 1978 Page 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY. 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord -#2057 adoption approving zone change from C-2 to Rab on Zone Change property located at the corner of Arrow Hwy. and Cerritos Case Z-207 LM Avenue. (Case No. Z-207 Don Cokeley). Don Cokeley ,t.. Councilman Cruz offered the Ordinance entitled: U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA V REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-207 DON COKELEY). 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption regarding City's self-insurance retention fund. Councilman Fry offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A SELF INSURANCE RETENTION FUND. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 'An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption regarding the prima facie speed limits on Encanto Parkway. Councilman Fry offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 11.32.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS. 41.E Ord.#2058 re: City's self- insurance fund Ord.#2059 re: prima facie speed limit on Encanto Parkway 1 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 8 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 Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Urgency Ordinance was presented for first reading and immediate adoption relative to amending City's business license fees. City Attorney advised Council that the Urgency Ordinance must be adopted prior to Proposition 13's passage at election of June 6th. The Jarvis Amendment is interpreted UZ to state that no Cities can adopt new taxes of any kind after its passage, t.Lerefore, to avoid that possibility, Ordinance must be adopted tonight, with a four-fifths vote of the Council. V V City Clerk advised that he was in the process of preparing a statement to all business license holders of the City advising of the new fees. The business license fees have not been raised since 1956 and the increase is reasonable. Councilman Decker offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3.32.030 REGARDING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.08.090, 5.08.110, '5.12.010, 5.12.020, 5.12.030, 5.12.040, 5.12.050, 5.12.060, 5.12.070, 5.12.080, 5.12.090, 5.12.110, 5.16.010, 5.16.020, 5.20.010, 5.20.0305 5.20. 0, 5.20.050, 5.20.060, 5.24.010, 5.24.020, 5.24.030, 5.28.010, 5.28.030, 5.28.040, 5.28.050, 5.28.060, 5.28.100, 5.28.120, 5.28.160, 5.32.0105 5.32.020, 5.32.030, and 5.44.030 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented establishing a sanitary sewer service charge to be imposed upon property within the City. 'Much discussion was held regarding the amounts of monies levied per residences and commercial properties. City Administrator advised that if Council wished, the amounts could be increased for commercial properties at this time, and at a later date, if found to be unreasonable could be rescinded. City Attorney advised that once Resolution was passed, amounts could be decreased, but, not increased, and that we are faced with the same situation as the Urgency Ordinance regarding passage of Resolution. After passage of Jarvis Amendment, no additional taxes can be levied by cities. 417 Ord.#2060 re: Business License Fees Res.#6673 Establishing Sewer Service Charge 4,118 1 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE IMPOSED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Moses, and unanimously carried by reading be waived. seconded by Councilman Fry roll call that further Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Solem ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Attorney informed Council that the City was served �j with subpoena on May 31st regarding Council's denial of disability retirement for Michael Russo. He requested t- that Council authorize City Attorney to defend the City in the pending law suit. U Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that City Attorney be authorized to represent the City in the Michael Russo law suit. - A proposed Resolution was presented establishing fees for the collection of rubbish from residential units. Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried 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 the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Superintendent of Light & Power submitted fuel cost adjustment for month of June, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works submitted report on Graffiti removal in the City with estimate of costs and equipment necessary to be purchased in order to proceed with project. 'The feasibility of utilizing labor from the Bassett -Barrio Council was discussed to aid in the project. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to direct the Director of Public Works to investigate possibility of utilizing labor forces from the Bassett -Barrio Council and report to Council at the next Budget Session, and further, that purchase of equipment could be discussed at that time. 4.19 Page 9 Litigation re: Mike Russo for disability retirement Res .##6674 re: rubbish fees Fuel Cost Adjustment Graffiti Removal Rpt. 424 1 1 1 421 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 30 Director of Public Works submitted communication Req.for Res. requesting that Council declare that the City's Select re:City's System of Streets and Highways is 90% completed, thus Select System making it possible for Gas Tax Funds to be used on any of Streets & street or highway within the City. At the present time, Highways funds can only be used on the Select System of Streets and Highways. A Resolution declaring the fact that the Select System is 90% completed would be required in order to use the funds for other than select streets. 'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary Resolution. Director of Public Works submitted the Notice of Comple- Notice of tion for Project No. 521-1 Cement mortar lining of water Completion mains in the Nobhill area. It was his recommendation Proj.#521-1 that Council accept the project, and direct the City (Ameron,Inc.) Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los UM Angeles County Recorder. tt' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses ,�� and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation U of the Director of Public Works. V Director of Public Works submitted communication Driveway regarding City's participation in driveway approach Approach construction as a result of petition received from Report residents on West Fourth Street. He advised that a survey had been made of the City for driveway approach deficiencies and the cost to correct the sub -standard driveways would be approximately $180,000.00 for labor and equipment. It was his recommendation that Council not authorize financial aid for the construction of 'private driveways within the City. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that notification be given to the property owners of West Fourth Street as to rationale of Council's decision in the matter. Finance Officer submitted Agreement for administration Appvl.Agmt., of self-insurance between the City of Azusa and R. L. Self -Insurance Kautz & Company. R.L.Kautz & Co. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement. A claim under the City's $2,000.00 deductible was Claim vs City presented from Wayne J. Morris for damages to his W.J. Morris vehicle by City van on May 16, 1978. Director of Public Works investigated the allegation and it was determined that the Building Maintenance van had backed into Mr. Morris' vehicle and that he recommended payment for damages in the amount of $102.50. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to honor the claim of Mr. Wayne J. Morris in the amount of $102.50. Director of Public Works submitted notice of appointment Appvl.Appt. of Felix Corrales as Street Maintenance Leadman, effective Felix Corrales,St June 6, 1978, and appointment of Augustine Hernandez as Maint.Leadman,& Temporary Street Maintenance Leadman effective June 6, A.Hernandez as 1977b,oTemp.St.Maint. Leadman Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the appointments as submitted by the Director of Public Works. 422, 1 L 49,'3 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 11 Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Adelaide Resignation Johns, Accounting Assistant in the Finance Department of A. Johns for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 1978. Acctg.Asst. Mrs. Johns is retiring after 25 years of service with 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Administrator presented Cost Sharing Agreement be- Appvl.Agmt. tween Cities for Edison antitrust action. He advised Cost sharing Council that an amendment had been added to the agree- between cities ment stating, in effect, that if a City withdraws from for Edison this action they are no longer entitled to any share in antitrust such settlement or judgement. Prior agreement stated action that if a City were to withdraw they would receive por- tions of the settlement to extent of amount shared in the costs to obtain the settlement. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that amendment to the agreement be authorized. Communication was received from Finance Officer request- Sale of ing approval to sell surplus storage trays previously used Surplus in the Light and Water Department. He advised that he Storage had been offered $40.00 per unit from Accounting Trays Machine Sales Corporation and requested Council to declare the trays surplus in order to accept the offer stated above. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Finance Officer. Director of Community Services presented contract for Appvl.contract Senior Citizen Nutrition Program. He advised that for Senior problems had arisen with the present caterer and that Citizen Nutri - they could no longer perform the service. The new tion Program Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Mrs. Johns with regret and that a Resolution and plaque prepared to be presented to Mrs. Johns at a later 'be date. A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution Res.#6675 re: No. 6669 regarding establishing the date for a joint establishing public hearing on the proposed Redevelopment Plan for date for Pub. the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. Hrg.for Az. Bus.District City Administrator advised that the date of the public hearing had been changed from July 3rd to July 10th, due Lj to some conflicting prior engagements of the Redevelop- ment Consultants, consequently, a new Resolution would �. have to be adopted. VCouncilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6669 ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THS PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOP- MENT PROJECT. 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 Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Administrator presented Cost Sharing Agreement be- Appvl.Agmt. tween Cities for Edison antitrust action. He advised Cost sharing Council that an amendment had been added to the agree- between cities ment stating, in effect, that if a City withdraws from for Edison this action they are no longer entitled to any share in antitrust such settlement or judgement. Prior agreement stated action that if a City were to withdraw they would receive por- tions of the settlement to extent of amount shared in the costs to obtain the settlement. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that amendment to the agreement be authorized. Communication was received from Finance Officer request- Sale of ing approval to sell surplus storage trays previously used Surplus in the Light and Water Department. He advised that he Storage had been offered $40.00 per unit from Accounting Trays Machine Sales Corporation and requested Council to declare the trays surplus in order to accept the offer stated above. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Finance Officer. Director of Community Services presented contract for Appvl.contract Senior Citizen Nutrition Program. He advised that for Senior problems had arisen with the present caterer and that Citizen Nutri - they could no longer perform the service. The new tion Program 42'4 1 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1978 Page 12 contract is with ARA Food Services who originally bid for the contract. It was requested that Council approve the change in catering companies and that the Mayor execute the contract. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request of the Director of Community Services. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6676 ' of warrants by the City. Claims & Demands 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 Decker that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and d- adopted by the following vote of the Council: i`- ^� AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None U ABSENT: Councilmen: None Some discussion was held regarding Cable TV Service in Cable TV Azusa. Finance Officer advised that Mr. Ken Downes was in his office, this date, advising him that he was in contact with the Phone Company and that he would start stringing very soon. Also, that he is looking for a modular building for his studic rather than construc- ting one. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting to Tuesday, June 13, 1978, 6:30 p.m. for Budget Session. Time of Adjournment: 10:01 p.m. Adjourn City erc -1--¢ -- Next Resolution #6677 Next Ordinance #2061 1 4 9,:5 426 1 1 1