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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 3, 1978 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses, Solem Absent: Councilman: Cruz ' In the absence of Rev. Nelson, invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: City Attorney Newton, City Admin- istrator Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Chief of Police Elkins, Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Deputy cD City Clerk Bath. There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the regular meeting of June 19th, and the adjourned meeting of June 27th stand approved as written. 4'S.7 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Roll Call Invocation Appvl.Min.6/19 reg.mtg. & 6/27 adj.mtg. Mrs. Jessie O'Shea, of the Azusa Little League, spoke Fireworks before Council against the fireworks stand at the Oaktree Stand at Center, on Cerritos and Arrow Hwy. The fireworks stand Oaktree sponsored by the Ayudese Club, Mrs. O'Shea said was in Center violation of the Azusa Municipal Code as follows: ' Section 8.36.040 Sales Permit a) Has a bonafide sponsoring membership of at least twenty adults and supports youth programs solely for students of Azusa Unified School District. b) Has: 1. Its principal and permanent meeting place in the City limits, 2. Been organized and established in the City for a minimum of three years continuously preceeding the filing of the application for the permit. 3. A bonafide sponsoring membership of at least twenty adults who meet regularly within the City. Supporting Mrs. O'Shea's remarks were representatives of the Boy Scout Troop 410, William Driever and John Fitch, Darrell Gardner of the Azusa National Little League, G. Engle, Sr. of Azusa Eagles and Mrs. Antonio Rubio of the Azusa Band Boosters. ' Victoria Cruz member of the Ayudese Club spoke in defense of remarks presented. After much discussion concerning above requirements for operation of fireworks stand, and further testimony from Fire Chief Littlefield, Fernando Rubio and Art Morales, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to order the Azusa Fire Department to revoke the fireworks permit for the Ayudese Club, immediately based upon findings set forth by the Azusa Municipal Code that the Ayudese Club was not a qualified applicant. 4� CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 Page 2 Mrs. Jennie Avila of the Azusa Council of Social Agencies Appointment addressed Council to discuss the roll of the Azusa Council of mbr. to of Social Agencies in appointing a member to the East ESGV Consortium San Gabriel Valley Consortium Board of Directors. She was advised that since she had not responded to Council's questions, through the City Administrator, concerning make up of the Azusa Council of Social Agencies; the Consortium has now taken steps to amend its by-laws to provide that the community based agency from Azusa will now be selected by the Azusa Ministerial Association. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Convened to and unanimously carried that Council recess as City Redevelopment Council, and convene as Redevelopment Agency at 9:27 p.m. Agency The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Adjourned Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council. A request was receives: from the Azusa High Drill Team Req.from Azusa W to ppaint house numbers on curbs from July 10th thru 15th, High Drill Team cC 197ti, as a fund raising project for parade transportation. to paint house numbers on Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker curbs and unanimously carried to approve the request. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/ recommending step raise/permanent status for the Perm.Status following employee: Name To Status Effective Y. Covarrubias Int.Med.Typ.Clk.(CETA) Step 2 7/16/78 'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unpnimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Revision of recommending revision of class specifications for the class specs Water Utility Superintendent position. The City Adminis- for Water trator provided information that educational standards Utility had been raised but no increase in salary had been sug- Superintendent gested. He advised Council thatet the present time the salary cannot be elevated. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to leave requirements as they are, deny the recommendation of the Personnel Board, and request immediate recruitment for a Water Utility Super- intendent. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1501 tion No. 1501 conditionally granted a Variance request cond.appvd.Var. to permit sign area of 338 sq. ft., instead of the per- (Case No -V-582 mitted 150 sq. ft., on property located at 902 E. Alosta Investcal Realty) Avenue (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Case No. V-582 Investcal Realty). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1502 tion No. 1502 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd. a reduced rear yard setback of 5', instead of the required Var.(Case V-583 25' and lot coverage of 49%, instead of the permitted Leslie Steele) 35% on the property located at 1362 North Alameda Avenue (Case No. V-583 Leslie Steele). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1503 tion No. 1503 conditionally approved a Conditional Use cond.appvd. Permit to allow steel fabrication and a small forging CUP (C-209 operation in an M-2 zone on the property located at Robert Rodecker) CIVIC.AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 830 North Vernon Avenue (Case No. C-209 Robert Rodecker). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1504 conditionally approved a Tentative Parcel Map No. 11012 (Stater Brothers Center). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1505 certified the final Environmental Impact Report for the Azusa Central Business District Project, (Community Redevelopment Agency). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1506 recommended adoption of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. No action by Council. The City Attorney advised Council that the claim of Richard Davies against the City, that was denied by Council at its meeting of June 19, 1978, for non- compliance with Section 911.2 of the California Code M (lateness in filing of claim) is not appropriate. He lf: requested Council reconsider the claim. Evidence was presented by way of a staff report that a good faith effort was made to return the property pursuant to the G direction of a court order and ultimate destruction of the property nine months after the effort to return it, therefore there is no liability on the part of the City. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and iax>uo1-y -oarried by roll call to deny the claim on the basis of the City having made a good faith effort 'to return the property to its owner, Counc Cruz dissenting Lyle Moritz, former Detective in the Azusa Police Depart- ment gave testimony in support of above motion. Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for the month of July, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. va/ Page 3 P.C.Res.#1504 cond.appvd.Tent. Parcel Map No. 11012 (Stater Bros.) P.C.Res.#1505 certified final EIR P.C.Res.#1506 recomm.adopt. Redevlpmt.plan Claim vs City (Richard Davies) Go RftscrBp pf SokV o rl K&Sr'N& Fuel Cost Adjustment The City Administrator submitted, for Council approval, Appvl.plans plans and specifications for a 20" transmission main in & specs for Crescent Drive from Vernon to Angeleno Avenues. Estimated Project No. cost of the project is $65,000., and money is budgeted 583 for the project. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve Project No. 583, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. 'The City Administrator presented a Notice of Completion for Project No. 571, construction of traffic signal system at the intersection of Irwindale Avenue and First Street. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve Project No. 571 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion, and direct City Clerk to file same with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Direc- tor of Public Works. Notice of Completion for Project No -571 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 The City Administrator presented the claim vs City by Dawn Denise Petersen, 630 N. Cerritos Avenue, Azusa, for alleged damage to her vehicle by City Police unit, on June 28, 1978. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to City's insurance adjuster. A request was received that Daniel Ryan be compensated, by a one step increase, for acting in a higher capacity as Water Utility Superintendent, since the retirment of Herb Grosdidier. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the request. Item 6-f on the printed Agenda was withdrawn, as action by Council was not necessary. Notice was received of the appointment of Manuel D. Orozco 4ttw as Welder's Helper, effective July 53 1978. M Movtd by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses x and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. p Q Notice was received of the resignation of Norma Jean Huttner, Police Clerk, effective July 8, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept resignation. A communication was received from the Finance Officer, requesting Council accept a bid of $200. for one surplus 1966 Pontiac. He noted that the offer is from a City employee Victor Garcia, and he concurs with the $200. offer. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the $200. offer. Page 4 Claim vs City (Dawn Petersen) Appvl.req.for 1 step incr.for actg.in higher capacity (D. Ryan) Item 6-f withdrawn Appvl.appmt.of D.Orozco, as Welder's Helper Resignation of N.Huttner, eff.7/8/78 Appvl.$200.bid for surplus 1966 vehicle Notice was received from the Finance Officer, of the Appvl.appmt. appointment of Doris Buelow, as Acting Accounting Assis- D.Buelow,as tant as of July 3, 1978, with a request to the Personnel Acctg.Asst. Board for a closed promotional examination to fill the eff.7/3/78 permanent position. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the request. A communication was received from the Director of Community Services requesting Council approve the re -submittal of plans and specifications for certain improvements to No"thside Park, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. This is a federally funded project and the state has approved these improvements. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request. The Mayor informed Council he was appointing Kenneth Akin as replacement for retiring Dr. Coffin, on the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Appvl.req.to advertise for bids for improvements to Northside Park Appmt.Ken Akin as mbr.of the Planning Commission 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MR. KENNETH AKIN AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 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, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz The Mayor informed Council he was appointing Mrs. Sally Fillinger as member of the Library Commission. Mrs. Fillinger will fill vacancy created by appointment of Mr. Akin to the Planning Commission. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: M 1S; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MRS. SALLY FILLINGER AS MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY p COMMISSION. 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, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz A16 Page 5 Res.#6685 re: appmt. to Planning Commission Appvl.appmt. Sally.Fillinger as mbr. of.the L'ibrAry Comm. Res.#6686 re: appmt. to Library Commission The Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res.#6687 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 following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz Councilman Decker stated he had received complaints from Truck route residents of the Coney Avenue and Third Street area, on 3rd & requesting that the truck route through their area be Coney Ave. eliminated as the semi trucks are breaking up the pavement. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Public Works Director for report back to Council. Councilman Fry asked that a letter of thanks be sent to all Ltr.of thanks cities who gave their assistance in Azusa's time of need to cities asst. on June 23, 1978, the Norac explosion and resulting fire. in Norac,Inc. fire �'v �qlt CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:30 p.m., Monday July 105 1978, in the Civic Auditorium, for a joint public hearing on the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. Time of Adjournment: 10:05 p.m. (2 5"' g ") g , t epu y i y er t Next Resolution #}6688 Next Ordinance #}2062 F�