HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 1977 - RAAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUS CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUG 12 1977 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
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of St
Frances of Rome Church
Present at Roll Call Councilmen Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
Also Present City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Public Works Director Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief rorrance,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director
of Community Services Guarrera, Finance
Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of
July 18, 1977 stand approved as written
Mayor Solem introduced Pat Steding who in turn intro-
duced the children and chaperones with the youth exchange
from Zacatecas
Mr Roy Pounds of the Sister City Committee expressed
the committee's thanks to the City for its support The
Mayor and Council Members welcomed, and presented a token
of remembrance to the visitors from Zacatecas
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Annvl Min
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Intro of
exchange
visitors from
Zacatecas
Mr Eugene Jacobs, attorney representing the City on Redevelop -
Community Redevelopment addressed Council He advised ment plans
Council that there are two elements missing from the
General Plan and these must be completed before redevelop-
ment can go forward
He advised of several developers who had shown an interest
in a hotel/motel complex in the City The developer
originally interested in the northwest end of town has
discontinued pursuit because of the lack of need At
present there is a developer in the south end of town
who has shown interest in building a hotel/motel complex
adjacent to the freeway, however, before making any
decision a market study would have to be made He
further stated that there are no interested parties for
development of the downtown area
After further discussion with Council, Tdr Jacobs stated
he would keep Council apprised of future developments
Mr Dagermangy, architect for remodeling the Civic Audi- Remodeling
torium presented to Council his proposed plans Civic Aud
After discussion, CoLncil felt since the City did not
receive expected public works grant funds, it should
pursue further grants for financing, and deliberate
further on extent of remodeling desired
The matter concerning curbs, gutters and sidewalks in Curbs gutters
the vicinity of Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue & Sideualks at
which had been presented at the meeting of July 1t, 1977, 4th St &
was again brought to Council's attention by Mr Frank Virginia Ave
Prado
Mr Prado and other affected property oirners, addressed
Council stating that even with the Cit1ts suggested
sharing of costs for laying of curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks on their property, it was excessive in cost
for them It was their suggestion that City bear all
the expense City Administrator and Director of Public
Works advised that historically this type of improvement