HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 17, 1981 - CC,?J3 -
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1981 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 salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Henry Tolle of the First
Baptist Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Cruz, Moses,
Solem
Absent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fry
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Fry from
meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, Assistant City
Administrator Cooney, Chief of Police
Wood, Personnel Clerk Filer, Fire Chief
Littlefield, Assistant City Librarian
Vandale, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, Director of Public
Works Wells, City Clerk Solis.
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of
the August 3, 1981 regular meeting stand approved as
written.
Councilman Decker presented a plaque to Mr. Len Vander -
hoop, for his services to the City and youth of Azusa.
' Council adjourned to Community Redevelopment Agency at
7:39 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Fry absent
Fry excused
Appvl.Min.
of 8/3/81
mtg.
Plaque to Len
Vanderhoop
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Pub.Hrg.re:
Hearing on sub -standard structure at 701 N. Azusa Avenue, sub -standard
Al and Miriam Reinhardt, the Mayor declared the Hearing bldg -701 N.
open. Azusa Ave.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald
on July 29, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Hearing be continued to
meeting of November 16, 19813 to afford property owners
additional time to either correct the deficiencies of
demolish said structure.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office on Thursday, August 13, 1981, at 10:00 a.m, for
transportation services for the elderly.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on
July 29, 1981. One bid was received from the East San
Gabriel Valley Consortium in the amount of $12,342.
for services from September 1, 1981 to June 30, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
bid award to the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium
in the amount of $12,342.00.
(Hrg. cont.)
Bid Opening
transp.servcs
for elderly
Moved by Councilman Decker,
seconded
by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.to hang
and unanimously carried that
the Los
Angeles County
banners by
Fair be authorized to place
banners across Foothill Blvd.,
L.A.County
announcing Fair dates which
are 9/10
through 9/27/81.
Fair
AUDITORIUM AZUSA. CALIFORNIA
Said banners to be placed beginning 9/1 through 9/28/81.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.appt.
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
C.Toscano,
Mrs. Candace Toscano, as probationary clerk in the
Clerk
City Clerk's Office, effective September 2, 1981.
Secretary
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Req.from Az.
and unanimously carried to receive and file communication
H.S.Drill Team
from the Azusa High School Drill Team for donations toward
for donation
purchase of new uniforms; further instructing Assistant
Corbet,
City Administrator to receive additional information with
Comm. Dispatcher
regard to costs for the uniforms and other sources of
Stat.
revenue and donations they have received, other than
Comm.
request of the City.
Perm.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.step inc
and unanimously carried to approve step increases/perma-
& perm.status
nent status for the following employees:
3
Holden,
T.,
Firefighter
Step
3
Wallace,
D.,
Secretary
Step
3
Carney,
A.,
Sr. Secretary
Step
5
Corbet,
J.,
Comm. Dispatcher
Perm.
Stat.
Kipp, K.,
Comm.
Dispatcher
Perm.
Stat.
Powell,
M.,
Comm. Dispatcher
Step
3
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.rev.
and unanimously carried to approve the revision of job specs Pol.
specification sheet for the classification of Police
Clerk.
Agenda Item #9-b was brought forward at this time, as Agenda Item
it related to Agenda Item #5-c. 9-b brt.frwrd.
Moved by Councilman Mosms, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.rev.job
and unanimously carried to approve both agenda items specs Asst.Dir
as stated above; the revision of job specifications for Civ.Def./Safet
the classification of Assistant Director of Civil Analyst
Defense/Safety Analyst.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1768
No. 1768 approved a variance to allow an additional free apppvd.Var.V-
standing sign in a shopping center for a total of two 726,N.Krems
(2) signs instead of the permitted one (1) on the
property located at 645 E. Eighth St., Variance Case
No. V-726 - Nathan S. Krems (Brunswick). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1769
No. 1769 conditionally approved a conditional use
cond.appvd.CUP
permit to allow a drive-in business (FOTOMAT) in a C3
C-259-C.N.Green
zone on the property located at 926 E. Alosta Ave.,
Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-259, C. N. Green. No
action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1770
No. 1770 recommended an amendment to the Azusa Municipal
remnded amend.
Code regarding Arcades (Amendment No. 126). Public
to AMC re:
Hearing set before Council on September 8, 1981.
Arcades
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1771
No. 1771 approved the revised Housing Element of the
appvd.rev.hsng.
General Plan for the City of Azusa and recommended to
elmnt.of Gen'1
the City Council the adoption of the revised Housing
Plan
Element. Public Hearing set before Council on September
8, 1981.
Councilman Moses offered for second reading and adoption
Ord.#2114 re:
an Ordinance entitled:
pkng.& strge of
vehs.in frnt.yd
setbacks
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO
SECTION 19.48.090 RELATING TO THE PARKING OR STORAGE
OF VEHICLES IN FRONT YARD SETBACKS ON OTHER THAN
LEGALLY INSTALLED PAVED SURFACES.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Page 3
-1,5-7
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Cty.Treas.
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Treasur-
Fin.Statement
er's Financial Statement showing a balance of $7,282,155.69
as of July, 1981.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled:
Res. #7031
certfyng.Neg.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Decl.-Palo
CERTIFYING THAT IT HAS REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED THE
Verde Nuclear
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Station
PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE OF
A 5.91 PERCENT INTEREST IN THE PAIR VERDE NUCLEAR
GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
'
Movedby Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
that_ resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading
1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled:
auth.issuance
of bonds by
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF AZUSA
So.CA.Pub.Powr
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF POWER PROJECT -REVENUE
Authority
BONDS BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled:
auth.issuance
of notes by
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
So.CA. Pub.
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Powr Authority
PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled:
Res. #7032
req.Bd.of Sup.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
to stop sub -
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD
sidizing cities
OF SUPERVISORS TO STOP SUBSIDIZING CITIES CONTRACTING
contracting for
FOR COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES.
Co.Animal care
services
AUDITORIUM AZUSA. CALIFORNIA
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that Mayor be
authorized to execute Community Development Block Grant
Contracts for the implementation of city's community
development projects.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the lateral appoint-
ment of Ronald Compton, Police Officer, effective
August 24, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
Ms. Gemma Senosian to the position of Intermediate
Utility Clerk, effective August 31, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that the following items be
declared surplus property and that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for informal bids:
1963 Ford 4 -door sedan
1972 Chevrolet 4 -door sedan,
1967 Mobile Street Sweeper
1968 Mobile Street Sweeper
1969 Ford Bus Bookmobile
1970 International Pick-up
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Sergeant Feliz Noriega be
authorized to attend a Patrol Operations Management
Seminar to be held at Kellogg West, Pomona, on November
17th-20th2 1981.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried that the policy regarding
of the Woman's Club be revised as follows:
Clean-up deposit to remain $300; $200 of
which will be returned with no breakage
or damage, and $100 to be retained by the
City for clean-up.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Swimming Pool be closed as
of August 31, 1981, due to insufficient staff to safely
man the pool.
Councilman
a resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SUPPORTING AN INVESTAGATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE INVEST-
MENT POLICIES OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE RATE OF RETURN.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Comm.Dev.Block
Grant contracts
Appvl.appt.Ron
Compton, Pol.
Officer
Appvl. appt. C
Senosian, Int.
Util. Clerk
Appvl.surplus
propty.to be
sold, informal
bids
Appvl.attndce.
at Seminar -F.
Noriega'
Appvl.clean-up
dep.fee
revision for
Woman's Club
Appvl.closing
Pool 8/31/81
Res. #7033 re
Investment
Policies PERS
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Street Sweeping
and unanimously carried that recommendation from City's ref'd to City
Beautification Committee regarding purchase of street Admin.
sweeper and hiring of street sweeper operator, be
referred to City Administrator for examination and
report.
Moved by Councilman Decle r, seconded by Councilman Moses Notice of Comp.
and unanimously carried to approve the construction of Proj. #617
Project No. 617, 20" water main in San Gabriel Avenue from
Paramount to Third St., and in Third St., from San Gabriel
Avenue to Angeleno Avenue, Ameron Pipe Line Division,
and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
940/
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1981
Page 5
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Pk.Mnt.Wrkr.I
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
Res. #703+
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Cruz, Moses, Solem
Warrants
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Adoption of
and unanimously carried that communication from Director
L.A.Cnty.Bldg.
of Public Works requesting the adoption of the 1981
& P1bg.Code
Los Angeles County Building Code and Plumbing Code be
refd.to City
referred to the City Attorney for clarification.
Atty.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
Pub.Hrg.to be
and unanimously carried that Public Hearing regarding
set for sub -
sub -standard structure at 635 N. Azusa Ave., Anthony M.
stndrd bldg.
and Julia S. Ortuno, be set for September 21, 1981.
635 N.Azusa
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Street Sweeping
and unanimously carried that recommendation from City's ref'd to City
Beautification Committee regarding purchase of street Admin.
sweeper and hiring of street sweeper operator, be
referred to City Administrator for examination and
report.
Moved by Councilman Decle r, seconded by Councilman Moses Notice of Comp.
and unanimously carried to approve the construction of Proj. #617
Project No. 617, 20" water main in San Gabriel Avenue from
Paramount to Third St., and in Third St., from San Gabriel
Avenue to Angeleno Avenue, Ameron Pipe Line Division,
and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.appt.
'
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
J.L.Cobb,Jr.
Mr. James Lorenzo Cobb, Jr., Parks Maintenance Worker I,
Pk.Mnt.Wrkr.I
effective August 18, 1981.
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution authorizing payment
Res. #703+
of warrants by the City which the City Clerk read in
Warrants
full.
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
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem,
Para -medic
that City Attorney be authorized to prepare an
Int.Ord.
Initiative Ordinance to be placed on the ballot for
Ballot
next regularly scheduled election with regard to para-
Measure
medic services, failed by the following vote of the Council:
(Failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
County Fire
that a ballot measure be prepared for next regularly
Ballot
scheduled election regarding County Fire and para -medic
Measure
services failed by the following vote of the Council:
(failed)
3G3
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1981 Page 6
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:29 p.m. Exec.Session
Council reconvened at 8:51 p.m. Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Personnel mtr.
that personnel matter be referred to the Personnel refr'd to
Board for Hearing and trial, fai]al by the following Pers.Bd.
vote of the Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Fry
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:53 p.m.
Next Resolution ##7035
Next Ordinance ##2115