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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1978 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 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 and led in the Call to Order salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call Moses, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Super- intendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Chief of Police Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Schaad, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Convene as and unanimously carried to convene as the Redevelopment CRA Agency. 'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve Minutes of the June 19th meeting and July 31 1978 Redevelopment meetings. The Agency then adjourned as Council at 8:05 p.m. Adjourned A request was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Appvl.to hang Association for permission to hang banners in the City banner (L.A. of Azusa announcing this year's Fair dates, from County Fair) September 15 through October 1, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve request. Notice was received of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place, for purpose of dropping a partner for Guadalupe's, 817 West Gladstone Street. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Mr. Dan McGrew addressed the Council and questioned the fact that his business license for amusement machines at the Brunswick Azusa Bowl had been increased. He felt that the increase was unfair and a burden. Following discussion, during which it was pointed out that the license ordinance was increased for the first time since 1956, and was increased as a result of Proposition 13's limitation and freeze. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. ABC Notice Gums u1Pers (817 W. Glad- stone Street) Remarks by Dan McGrew re:bus.lic. fees Councilman Moses noted on page three of the Minutes of Ap vl.Min. d„ meeting of July 3, 1978, the motion concerning claim of 773/78 mtg., C -j Richard Davies, he had voted no, and motion showed a as corrected unanimous vote. Minutes stand approved as corrected. ACa There was a presentation of exchange students from Exchange Zacatecas and their chaperone. Gifts were given to each students from of the children and the chaperone. A gift from the Mayor Zacatecas of Zacatecas was presented to the Mayor of Azusa. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Convene as and unanimously carried to convene as the Redevelopment CRA Agency. 'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve Minutes of the June 19th meeting and July 31 1978 Redevelopment meetings. The Agency then adjourned as Council at 8:05 p.m. Adjourned A request was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Appvl.to hang Association for permission to hang banners in the City banner (L.A. of Azusa announcing this year's Fair dates, from County Fair) September 15 through October 1, 1978. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve request. Notice was received of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place, for purpose of dropping a partner for Guadalupe's, 817 West Gladstone Street. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Mr. Dan McGrew addressed the Council and questioned the fact that his business license for amusement machines at the Brunswick Azusa Bowl had been increased. He felt that the increase was unfair and a burden. Following discussion, during which it was pointed out that the license ordinance was increased for the first time since 1956, and was increased as a result of Proposition 13's limitation and freeze. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. ABC Notice Gums u1Pers (817 W. Glad- stone Street) Remarks by Dan McGrew re:bus.lic. fees f� I t: 474 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 2 A proposed Resolution was presented initiating action by Res. #6688 the City of Azusa for annexation of certain property re:Annexation known as the Winifred Stuart Mankowski Trust (northwest #79 corner of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Blvd.) Said property has been before Council for pre -zoning. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IAS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE ANNEXA- TION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 79 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. After further discussion, it was ' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator and Planning Director to investigate further possibility of annexation of this property, with report back to Council at its next meeting. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/ recommending step raise/permanent status for the following Perm.Status employees: Name R. Garcia Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses 7/16/78 that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and Step 2 adopted by the following vote of Council: LO Acct.Clk.CETA Step 3 � AYES: Councilmen: Decker Fry, Cruz Moses Solem s s s tl. NOES: Councilmen: None —+ ABSENT: Councilmen: None U (no incr.) U Mayor Solem brought up the matter of the possibility of Possible Annex. Moses and annexing the Canyon Inn and Hinkley's El Encanto and of Canyon propty Personnel Board. certain other San Gabriel Canyon property to the City. He advised that he had been in contact with members of LAFCO and the Mayor of Glendora, who is also a LAFCO member, and all were agreeable to Azusa's annexation of this property. After further discussion, it was ' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator and Planning Director to investigate further possibility of annexation of this property, with report back to Council at its next meeting. A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/ recommending step raise/permanent status for the following Perm.Status employees: Name R. Garcia Util.Clk.Cshr.CETA Step 2 7/16/78 A. Cavazos Util.Clk.Cshr.CETA Step 2 7/21/78 M. Knecht Acct.Clk.CETA Step 3 7/25/78 J. Naranjo Maint.Man I CETA Step 4 7/04/78 D. Ryan Water Foreman Perm.Stat. 7/17/78 (no incr.) Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. Personnel Board requested Council adopt the specifications Appvl.classif. for the classification of Apprentice Lineman, position to Apprentice be compensated at range 120.5. Lineman Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1507 conditionally approved a Variance permitting an overheight fence of 61, instead of the permitted 42", within a required front yard setback, on prerty located at 534 North Alameda Avenue. (Case No. V-59 Assembly of God Church). No action taken by Council. P.C.Res.#1507 cond.appvd.Var. (Case V-584 Assembly of God Church) I. I CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1508 conditionally granting a Variance request to permit an overheight fence of 61, instead of the permitted 31611, within 5' of a side property line adjacent to a side street, on the property located at 145 North Orange Avenue. (Case No. V-585 Frank Romo). No action taken by Council. 4''T3 Page 3 P.C.Res.#1508 cond.grntd.Var. (Case V-585 Frank Romo) Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1509 tion #1509 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit cond.appvd.CUP to allow the reopening of an existing non -conforming use (Case C-198 (drive-in business without CUP), on the property located Fred White) at 1399 San Gabriel Canyon Road. (Case No. C-198 Fred White). No action taken by Council. The City Attorney advised that he had no items for the Remarks by agenda other than he requested Council adjourn to City Attorney executive session at the end of the meeting in order to discuss matter of litigation with Hallcraft Homes. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted City Tress. showing a balance of $3,821,003.15, as of June 30, 1978. Financial Statement �. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry --+ and unanimously carried to receive and file. U The City Administrator submitted a monthly report from Monthly Rpts. the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Administrator submitted communication from the Req.for annex. Board of Trustees of Azusa Pacific College requesting to City, by information re: posture of Council via a vis possibility Azusa Pacific of annexation of college owned property to the City of College ' Azusa. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to pursue the possibility of annexation of above property subject to zoning conditions. Councilman Cruz requested Planning Director investigate type of zoning required and report back to Council. Southern California Gas Company requested Council's Appvl.site for support in form of a letter or Resolution to the Public liquefied Utilities Commission, for a liquefied natural gas instal- natural gas lation at Point Conception. The gas company is seriously installation concerned that it will be unable to supply natural gas @Point Con - needs in the 1980's without such an installation. ception Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the liquefied natural gas installation site at Point Conception. A claim was presented againstthe City by Gloria Gonzales Claim vs City for alleged damage to her car by City vehicle. Damage (Gloria occurred on May 31, 1978, in the amount of $37.00. It Gonzales) ' was the recommendation of the Chief of Police that payment of claim be denied. Councilman Fry noted he had received a call from Mrs. Gonzales and that as a result of the discussion he requested that Chief of Police contact Mrs. Gonzales for further investigation. The City Administrator submitted a Resolution confirming Res.#6689 report of Director of Public Works for the cost of removal re:Weed of weeds, etc. from various properties in the city, with Abatement the charges for same. 174 9 1 4 795 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 4 Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA$- CONFIRMING REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COST OF REMOVAL OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT FROM PARK- WAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE ASSESSMENT THEREOF UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve appointment. The Director of Public Works recommended Council approve Appvl.addnl. additional compensation equal to one step increase for compensation Samuel Baldon, while acting in a higher capacity as Water for S.Baldon Foreman. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Bertha Dixon, as Probationary Police Clerk, effective July 18, 1978. 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the appointment. The Chief of Police requested Officer Kuebler be reim- bursed for wrist watch lost while applying physical restraint to a suspect, the watch was valued at $60.00. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the request. Appvl.appmt. B.Dixon,as Prob.Pol.Clk., eff-7/15/78 Appvl.replace- ment of watch for Off.Kuebler AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None d" Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Resignation T. Hilton, Senior Secretary in the Planning Department, of Dorothy effective September 15, 1978, with request her name be Hilton,Sr.Sec., retained on the eligibility list. eff. 9/15/78 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret and that her name be placed on the eligibility list and she be presented with a plaque. Notice was received of the resignation of Roger Keith Resignation Recreation Supervisor, effective August 7, 1978. of R.Keith, Rec.Su ervlsor, Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses eff.8/7/78 unanimously carried to accept the resignation. 'and Director of Public Works noted that at the last regular Appvl.appmt. City Council meeting, Mr. Orozco was appointed as Welder's J.Cvetezar, Helper, since that time Mr. Orozco has refused the appoint- as Welder's ment. Mr. Joseph Cvetzar is number three on the eligi- Helper eff. bility list and by the opinion of staff is the best qual- 7/18/76 ified to fill the vacancy: Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve appointment. The Director of Public Works recommended Council approve Appvl.addnl. additional compensation equal to one step increase for compensation Samuel Baldon, while acting in a higher capacity as Water for S.Baldon Foreman. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director of Public Works. Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Bertha Dixon, as Probationary Police Clerk, effective July 18, 1978. 'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the appointment. The Chief of Police requested Officer Kuebler be reim- bursed for wrist watch lost while applying physical restraint to a suspect, the watch was valued at $60.00. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the request. Appvl.appmt. B.Dixon,as Prob.Pol.Clk., eff-7/15/78 Appvl.replace- ment of watch for Off.Kuebler 11 76 477' CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 5 The City Administrator submitted communication from Appvl.hiring Director of Community Services noting that the Senior Site Mgr. D. Nutrition Program had hired Mrs. Dorothy Keith as Site Keith,Sr. Manager. This position is funded under Title VII, and Nutrition is a part-time position. Prgm. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the hiring of Mrs. Dorothy Keith. Councilman Cruz directed the Community Services Director Rpt.on Sr. to report on the makeup of the Senior Citizens Committee Citizens in order to study feasibility of enlarging the committee. Committee City Administrator presented the LCC brochure and program LCC Mtg. for the League meeting in September to Council, for infor- mation. The City Administrator presented to Council a request to Graffiti furnish the Teen Post with equipment for graffiti removal removal LO (drop cloths, brushes, etc.) (Teen Post) d" t. Teen Post director, Art Morales in response to how much -+ money would suffice, stated that $100.00 would adequately Vprovide him with necessary equipment. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment of $100.00 for requested equipment. Mayor Solem recognized Richard Davies in the audience and Remarks by extended the floor to him to address Council. R. Davies Mr. Davies brought up the matter of his claim against the City and missing property (a rifle). He expressed dis- satisfaction with city's action regarding his claim. City Clerk read in full Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6690 of warrants by the city, for end of fiscal year 1977-78. Warrants 1977-78 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 Moses 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, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City for beginning of fiscal year 1978-79 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Res.#6691 Warrants 1978-79 4:7.81. 1 =I 1 41719 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 6 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Fry commended Chief of Police Elkins and Plan- ning Director Fitzsimmons for correction of conditions at Third Street and Vernon Avenue, and Safeway Market. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Ord.re: and carried by roll call to instruct the City Attorney to Mayoral draft an Ordinance requiring a mayoral candidate to resign Candidate councilmanic post prior to registering as a candidate. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:57 p.m. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to authorize purchase of a gift UM for the Mayor of Zacatecas and his wife. i� Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry .-+ and unanimously carried to adjourn. U U Time of Adjournment: 9:55 p.m. city cierk Next Resolution #6692 Next Ordinance #2062 1 Recessed Reconvened Gift for Mayor of Zacatecas & his wife Adjourn '� �' L.J 1 1