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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 20, 1978 - CCdJAW 000f CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells, Chief of Police Elkins, Fire Chief Little- field, Finance Officer Cooney, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Appvl.Min. November 6, 1978, Council Meeting stand approved as written. 11/6/78 mtg. The City Administrator introduced the new Recreation Intro.Jesse Superintendent, Jesse Duff, to Council. Duff,Rec.Supt. The continued public hearing on the 1979-80 application Contd.pub.hrg. for Housing and Community Development Funds, was again on Housing & brought before Council. Comm.Dev.Funds Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to close the hearing on the 1979- 80 application for Housing and Community Development Funds. No further action taken by Council. Council was advised that on continued public hearing on Contd.pub.hrg. appeal from denial for requested Variance to allow a on appeal from front yard setback of 321, instead of required 50' and denial (V -594 - to allow manufacturing use; appeal was withdrawn by Frank Ullrich) Ullrich Enterprises. No action taken by Council. Councilman Moses'presented a Resolution rejecting all Consideration of bids and waiving formal bidding procedure. for supplying bids for materials materials only, for a 12" water main in Foothill Blvd., only for 12" water from Todd Avenue to Virginia Avenue (Project #584-1) as main all bids greatly exceeded Engineer's estimate. (All Bids Rejected A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res.#6720 re: AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS Bids for Project FOR PROJECT 584-1 AND WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES, #584-1 BASED UPON FINDING THAT IT IS IMPRACTICABLE, USELESS AND UNECONOMICAL AND PUBLIC WELFARE WOULD BE PROMOTED BY DISPENSING WITH SAME. 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 Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 8:11 p.m. Adjourn to CRA Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Reconvened and unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council at 8:14 p.m. 00011 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1978 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Proposed Ord. and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to re: dog prepare an Ordinance regarding removal of dog droppings droppings on public and private property by dog owners, as requested by Foothill Gardens Condominiu m3. Moved by Councilman Moses to direct the Finance Officer to Req.from Azusa investigate feasibility of City contributing $600. to Azusa Jaycees for Jaycees pursuant to their request. Motion died for lack of financial a second. assistance 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Step raises/ and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent Perm.status status for the following City employees: Name To Status Effective H. Clark Pol.Officer Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 11/17/78 J. Collins Pol.Officer Step 3 12/07/78 Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1526 Resolution No. 1526 approved a portion of requested Variance appvd.portion allowing 2 spaces for each five dwelling units, to 3 spaces of Var.(v-491 for each 4 dwelling units; and denying the change in minimum Calmark Prop.) age limit from 62 to 55 for occupatns of proposed development (Case V-491 Calmark Properties). No action taken by Council. Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 12.12.105 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TREE PLANTING FEES. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses 'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 12.12.100 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VALUE OF TREES LOCATED IN PUBLIC PLACES. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-210 LYLE FAITH). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to declare the Rainbow Angling Club property surplus to the needs of 'the City, direct proceedings be initiated to modify the master plan of streets and highways of the General Plan, and authorize the sale of City's interest to the fee owner at the appraised value shown in the letter from Donohue & Company (appraisers) to the City of Azusa, in the amount of $63,700. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to direct that all future sale of City owned land be prepared with active participation by the City Attorney. 1st intro.rdg. Ord.re:fees for tree plant- ing in parkways 1st intro.rdg. Ord.re:value of trees in public places lst.into.rdg. Ord.re:zone chng.(Z-210 Lyle Faith) Sale of Rain- bow Angling Club property Future sale of City property 00081 0 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz City Treas. and unanimously carried to receive and file City Treasurer's Financial Financial Statement in the amount of $4,542,370.88, for the Statement month of October, 1978. On the item re: property exchange to realign the south Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Monthly Report and unanimously carried to receive and file the monthly Fire Dept. report from the Fire Department. ' Councilman Decker offered a Resolution accepting a Grant Res.#6721 of Easement for utility purposes by Calmark Properties, Inc. accptg.Grant entitled: of Easement (Calmark A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Properties,Inc.) ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE ments as per public works map. Motion was carried by the RECORDING THEREOF. following vote; Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses 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 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry to Appvl.$200.for approve reimbursement for tuition of job related courses job related taken by Fred M. Diaz Civil Engineering Associate, for courses calendar years 1977-7�, in the amount of $200. On the item re: property exchange to realign the south Property bound access to San Gabriel Canyon Rd. from Azusa San realignment Gabriel Canyon Rd., it was (San Gabriel ' Canyon Rd. - Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Az.San Gabriel and carried by roll call to hold a public hearing, conduct Canyon Rd.) a title search, appraise land at current market value, and excess land to be sold to new owner (Harold Vallentine) at that price. Further, that the owner pay for new improve- ments as per public works map. Motion was carried by the following vote; AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses Solem NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.appmt. and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of George Aceves, George Aceves as Water Utility Worker, effective Wtr.Utility December 5, 1978. Worker Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl.appmt. and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Jesus Enriquez, Jesus Enriquez as Building Maintenance Leadworker, B1dg.Maint. effective November 21, 1978. Leadworker Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Resignation of and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of April Angell April Angell, Police Clerk, effective November 22, 1978. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker Euthanair and unanimously carried to approve change in dog pound procedures euthanair procedures pursuant to change in public law. M oved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Employee's and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator Public Relations to prepare a City Employee's Public Relations Program Program utilizing City staff. 0,0 083 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1978 Page.4 Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker Resignation of and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Joan Joan Starr Starr, Utility Clerk -Cashier, effective December 1, 1978, and a plaque and Resolution be prepared for presentation at a later date. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Res. #6722 in and unanimously carried to prepare a Resolution urging support of Governor Brown to fund $25 million in 1979-80 state SB 174 budget in support of SB 174. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA STRONGLY URGING THAT GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN INCLUDE THE SUM OF $25 MILLION FOR FUNDING THE 1979-80 BUDGET FOR SB 174, THE ROBERT-Z°BERG OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and lf; adopted by the following vote of Council: a AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem G NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Decker presented a Resolution amending the Res. #6723 1978-79 City Budget entitled: adopting City Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6684 AND ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 11 1978, AND ENDING JUNE 305 1979. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz by Councilman Fry, and unanimously carried and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Bidding procedure Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz bidding procedure on the that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and waived adopted by the following vote of Council: blaster. AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None Councilman Fry offered a ABSENT: Councilmen: None Res.#6724 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses $100 donated and unanimously carried by roll call to contribute $100 to Teen Post for supplies to the Azusa Teen Post in assistance of its for graffiti graffiti eradication program. removal Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Purchase of and carried by roll call to direct that a wet sand wet sand blaster be purchased by the City. Councilmen Decker blaster and Cruz dissenting. 'Moved by Councilman Fry, and unanimously carried seconded by Councilman Moses by roll call to waive formal Bidding procedure bidding procedure on the purchase of above wet sand waived blaster. Councilman Fry offered a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6724 of warrants by the City, which the City Clerk read in Warrants full. CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA 0008' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 201 1978 Page 5 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 by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None 'ABSENT: Councilmen: None Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Peripheral and carried to send a letter to Senator R. L. Richardson Canal expressing City's dissatisfaction with his actions relating to the peripheral canal. Councilman Decker and Fry dissenting. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. Exec.Session Council reconvened at 10:10 p.m. Reconvened ,�r Councilman Moses requested City Administrator investigate Requests N circumstances re: request for removal of tree by S. Silva, by Counc ,n 904 Gaillard St., and to report results to Council. He Moses also asked City Administrator to investigate and take a steps to clean up the vicinity of Azusa Avenue and Q Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:20 p.m. 1 1 -24 City Clerk Next Resolution #6725 Next Ordinance ##2065