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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - June 19, 1978 - CC (2)4.q 9 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 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 Monsignor Robert J. Stein Invocation of St. Frances of Rome 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, Fire Chief Little- field, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, Deputy City Clerk LM Bath d" Junee5be1978nregularions or meeting,oandcJunes13M11978¢of budgete 6/5vregimtgf& U meeting stand approved as written. 6/13 budget mtg. U The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.on Hearing to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County adoption of Uniform Building Laws, 1977 Edition, the Mayor declared Los Angeles the hearing open. County Uniform B1dg.Laws, The City Attorney advised that this is Council's considera- 1977 Edition tion of adoption of the L.A. County Uniform Building Laws, 1977 Edition, and it is appropriate to hear testimony from any interested parties, either in favor or oppcsed to the 'adoption of this law. No one in the audience wishing to speak, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Councilman Cruz offered for second reading and adoption Ord.#2061 an Ordinance entitled: adopting L.A. County Bldg. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Laws, 1977 REPEALING SECTIONS 15.04.100, 15.04.130, 15.04.131, Edition 15.o4.132, 15.04.133, 15.04.134, 15.04.135, 15.04.136, 15.04.137, 15.04.138, 15.04.139, 15.04.140, and 15.04.141 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 15.04. 010 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS 1977 EDITION AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses 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 Deputy City Clerk submitted a request from the City of Req.for Las Adelanto that the City of Azusa support its initiative Vegas style that would allow Las Vegas style gambling in the cities gambling in of Adelanto and Lakeport, California. Calif. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. 44O f 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 193 1978 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that City Council recess as City Council, and convene as Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:05 p.m. A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- ing employees: Name To Status Effective J. Broderick Police Officer Step 3 6/21/78 K. Kuebler Police Officer Perm.Stat. 6/14/78 R. Keller Police Officer Perm.Stat. 6/15/78 L. Valentine Police Officer Perm.Stat. 6/13/78 N. Watkins Police Clerk Step 5 6/22/78 D. Fonfara Rec. Supt. Step 5 6/27/78 J. Mendez B1dg.Maint.Ldmn. Step 3 6/07/78 S. Garrison Police C1erk,CETA Step 2 6/07/78 R. Ventura Pk.Maint.Man I,CETA Step 2 6/29/78 Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. 441 Page 2 Recessed as Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Step Raises/ Perm.Status Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1495 No. 1495 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit cond.appvd.Var. an overheight fence of 6' within a required front yard set- (Case No -V-580 back on property located at 360 N. Cerritos Avenue. (Case Michael Astalis No. V-580 Michael Astalis). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1496 conditionally granted a Variance request permitting reduced side and rear yard setbacks for acces- sory buildings, on property located on the west side of Cerritos Avenue south of Big Dalton Wash. (Case No. V-581 Don Cokeley). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1497 conditionally granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a condominium development in an R3 zone, on the property located on the south side of Ninth Street between Dalton and Soldano Avenues. (Case No. C-205 Richard Greene). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1498 conditionally approved a CUP to allow a general on -sale liquor license within 300' of a residential zone, on the property located at 577 East Arrow Hwy. (Case No. C-206 Mike Graziano). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1496 cond.grntd.Var. (Case No.V-581 Don Cokeley) P.C.Res.#1497 cond.grntd.CUP (Case No.0-205 Richard Greene) P.C.Res.#1498 cond.appvd.CUP (Case No.0-206 Mike Graziano) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1499 tion No. 1499 conditionally granted a CUP allowing a drive- cond.grntd.CUP in restaurant in a C-3 zone on the property located at 994 (Case C-207 East Alosta Avenue. (Case No. C-207 Vanir Development). Vanir Develop - No action taken by Council. ment) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1500 tion No. 1500 conditionally approved a CUP permitting the cond.appvd.CUP establishment of a drive-in restaurant in a C-2 zone, on (Case C-208 property located at 459 South Azusa Avenue. (Case No. John Efstathiou) C-208 John Efstathiou). No action taken by Council. Tentative Tract Map No. 35415, from the City of Duarte, Appvl.Tent.Tr. was submitted for Council consideration. Subject tract Map No -35415 is proposed to be located adjacent to Encanto Parkway, since (City of Encanto Parkway is within the City of Azusa the access Duarte) must be reviewed and approved or denied by the City Council. 442 1 1 1 443 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 35415 subject to conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission. The City Attorney presented for second reading the amended 2nd rdg.of business license Ordinance, that was acted upon at the Business Lic. last Council meeting as an urgency ordinance. He recommen- Ord.(Urgency) ded a second reading of the title and adoption of the ordinance in case there is any determination of a defect in the urgency clause. He then read the title in full. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to determine that subject resolution not become effective until January 1, 1976. Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 6673 AND ESTABLISH- ING A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE IMPOSED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Moses, 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 The City Attorney gave report on claim vs City by Richard C. Davies, 516 N. Alameda Ave., for alleged loss of property taken as evidence when he was arrested, on August 23, 1975. City Attorney stated that the claim cannot be approved because it does not comply with the irequirements of the Claim Statute as set forth in the California Code, which provides in Section 911.2 that a claim for money damages arising -out of the loss or injury to personal property must be filed not later than 100 days after the cause of action arises. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the claim of Mr. Davies be denied for failure to comply with Section 911.2 of the California Government Code. Claim vs City (Richard C. Davies) 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 the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 4" AYES: Councilmen: Decker, n y, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None G� The City Attorney submitted an amended Resolution Res.#6678 establishing the sanitary sewer service charge, which amending Res. the resolution adopted at the meeting of June 5th #6673 re: ,amends and changes sub -sections (a), (b) and (c), concerning Sanitary Sewer residential, industrial and commercial units. Service Charge After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to determine that subject resolution not become effective until January 1, 1976. Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 6673 AND ESTABLISH- ING A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE IMPOSED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Moses, 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 The City Attorney gave report on claim vs City by Richard C. Davies, 516 N. Alameda Ave., for alleged loss of property taken as evidence when he was arrested, on August 23, 1975. City Attorney stated that the claim cannot be approved because it does not comply with the irequirements of the Claim Statute as set forth in the California Code, which provides in Section 911.2 that a claim for money damages arising -out of the loss or injury to personal property must be filed not later than 100 days after the cause of action arises. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the claim of Mr. Davies be denied for failure to comply with Section 911.2 of the California Government Code. Claim vs City (Richard C. Davies) 444% 1 1 1 1 1 445 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978 Page 4 The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted ;showing a balance of $3,876,578.23, as of May 31, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator presented monthly reports from various City Departments. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map #10692 ;for Council approval. Subject map is located north of Foothill Blvd. between Loren and Todd Avenues. It is recommended by the Director of Public Works that the City Council approve Parcel Map No. 10692 and authorize its recordation. Moved by Councilman Moses, and unanimously carried by Map No. lo692. seconded by Councilman Fry roll call to approve Parcel The Director of Public Works submitted the Agreement for traffic signal maintenance with Superior Signal Service Company for the twelve traffic signals in the City. The Agreement covers a period of five years and contains appropriate escape clauses which may be used in the event the quality of service drops. It is recommended that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works. City Tress. Financial Statement Monthly Rpts. Appvl.Parcel Map #10692 Agreement for traffic signal maintenance The City Administrator submitted claim vs City by Pat Claim vs.City Feyrer, 423 N. Durrell, Azusa for alleged damage to her (Pat Feyrer) car by City vehicle on May 26, 1978. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that the claim be paid in the amount of $638.21. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment of the claim. The Finance Officer has requested encumbrance of 1977-78 funds for both the Light & Power Department and the Public Works, for a total amount of $102,259. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. Notice was received of the appointment of John Littlefield as Fire Chief, effective June 20, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve appointment of John Littlefield as Fire Chief. Notice was received of the appointment of Wayne Potts as Lineman, probationary status, effective 6/19/78. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of Mr. Potts. Notice was received of the appointment of Diana Hall as Probationary Police Clerk, effective June 20, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Mrs. Hall. Encumbrance of 1977-78 funds Appvl.appmt. J.Littlefield as Fire Chief, eff.6/20/78 Appvl.appmt. W.Potts as Lmmn. eff.6/19/78 Appvl.appmt. D.Hall as Prob. Po1.Clk.,eff. 6/20/78 1 1 1 447 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978 Page 5 A request was received from the Band Director of Gladstone Appvl.req.for High School for waiver of fireworks stand permit. Due to waiver of Fire - uncertainty of personnel to lead next year's band permit works permit was not applied for in April. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously, carried that request be granted. 'Mayor Solem advised Council he had received a communica- Appvl.reappmt. tion from Mr. Jesse Alva requesting he be reappointed as of J.Alva as a member of the Planning Commission, and he concurred mbr.of Planning with his request. Commission Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request of Mr. Alva. Councilman Cruz requested a status report on City's Cable Cable TV 'Councilman Fry 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 Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem TV. City Administrator advised wiring has been done in report the northern section of Azusa, and City's franchisee Mr. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and Downes has met with the home owners of Hallcraft Homes, unanimously carried to adjourn to Executive Session at .�+ however, he has not signed anyone to contract of this Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m. date. Mr. Downes has secured property for his office. Moved by Councilman Decker, and seconded by Councilman Cruz cfl and unanimously carried to amend the Joint Powers Agree- Joint Powers ment on the Consortium to provide a new name for the Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Req.to County C and unanimously carried a letter be sent to the County to improve 'the the four cities to amend it, and further, City Adminis- Board of Supervisors requesting the improvement of Sierra Madre Sierra Madre Avenue, county area, between Azusa Avenue Ave. broad based agency, nor any of the organizations listed and Glendora. The City of Azusa, has improved its on their letterhead would appear to be a part of any active portion of Sierra Madre. Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #6679 payment of warrants by the City. Warrants 'Councilman Fry 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 Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and Adjourn to unanimously carried to adjourn to Executive Session at Exec.Session 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Decker, and seconded by Councilman Cruz Amend the and unanimously carried to amend the Joint Powers Agree- Joint Powers ment on the Consortium to provide a new name for the Agreement Committee Based Agency and have it amended to include Ministerial Association, and start procedure with 'the the four cities to amend it, and further, City Adminis- trator be directed to communicate that to them, and also that we have determined that the present agency is not a broad based agency, nor any of the organizations listed on their letterhead would appear to be a part of any active organization. Councilman Cruz requested to be excused for the meeting Counc.Cruz Of July 3 , 1978, while he is on vacation. excused fo^ mtg.of 7/3 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker / 78 and unanimously carried to approve request of Councilman Cruz. 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978 Page 6 ,Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn 1 and unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, June 27, 1,1978, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Time of Adjournment: 10:28 p.m. Deputy �Ci y CJerk Next Resolution #6680 Next Ordinance #2062 '1 1 1 449 450 1 1 L