HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 20, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 7:3Q 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 lgd in the Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare
Gospel Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder,
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Director of Parks & Recreation
" Guarrera, Personnel .Clerk Forsythe,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk
Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of November 6, 1972, were
submitted to Council. Councilman Clark requested a
correction on page 2 on the motion approving payment of
dues of Town Affiliation Association, which read "unani-
mously carried by roll call", and should read "carried
by roi� call, with Councilman Clark dissenting". The
Minutes were approved as corrected.
Council presented a plaque to Lt. Enrique Castillas
of the Mexico City Police Department for the hospitality
shown Azusa Police Sgt. Neal Robertson when he was in
Mexico City on police business.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on the recommended zone change upon annexation
to R -la (Planning Commission Resolution No. 1025 - Case
V-168 - Proposed Northern Annexation District #72
Revised - Reservoir site), the Mayor declared the hearing
open.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub-
lication of the Notice of this hearing in the Azusa
Herald & Pomotropic on 11/9/72, and the affidavit of
posting of said Notice on 11/10/72.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated that the existing zoning on the property is
RA -x.2,500 and RA -20,000, which are residential agricul-
tural zones permitting lots ^ontaining minimum areas of
12,500 and 20,000 square feet. While the property adjacent
to the west is zoned RA -10,000, the remaining property
within the City is zoned R -la, and both of these zones
permit lots containing minimum areas of 10,000 square
feet. Since R -la zone is compatible with the existing
zoning in the area and the General Plan, while making
provision for City -owned utilities, if approved, it is
recommended that subject property be zoned R,la upon
annexation.
No one wishing to speak regarding this matter and no
further communications having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Invocation
Roll Call
Min-ll/6/72
appvd. as
corrected
Plaque prey.
to Lt.Enrique
Castilj.as of
Mexico City P.I.
Pub.Hrg. on
zone change
upon annex, to
R -la (P.C.Res.
#1025 -Case V-168
Propo.Northern
Annex.Dist.#72
Revised, Reserv.
site)
(approved)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and to instruct the City Attorney to.
prepare the necessary Ordinance.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading,
1st rdg. Ord.
amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Section
to rezone
19.06.011 to rezone certain property to R -la subject to
reservoir site
annexation (proposed Northern Annexation District No. 72
propty.to R -la
' Revised - Reservoir Site), and repealing Ordinance #1032,
upon annex.
further information, was placed before Council.
(propo.Northern
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
Annex. Dist.
an Ordinance entitled:
#72 Revised)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (City Initiated - PROPOSED
The City Clerk submitted a request for
NORTHERN ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 72 REVISED).
Auth.req.for
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
the State Depart-
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
ment of Finance, for effective date of
be waived.
est.fr.State
The recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Appvl.Lic.Agmt.
for approval and authorization to execute a License
w/AT&SF Railway
Agreement with Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co.
for. -landscaping
for landscaping and beautifying of the underpass at Foot-
& beautifying of
hill Boulevard, having been tabled from 11/6/72 for
underpass
further information, was placed before Council.
Foothill Blvd.,
A plot plan showing the area in question was submitted
& auth, exec.
to each Councilman. The City Administrator reported
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by
verbally that the Failway Co. does not subsidize, and
that of the total area to be landscaped, only approximately
1,% is on the Santa Fe right-of-way. He further stated
The City Clerk submitted a request for
the City does not intend to plant on Santa Fe property,
Auth.req.for
but if the City should infringe, this no -fee license
the State Depart-
would take care of it.
ment of Finance, for effective date of
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the License Agreement
and authorize execution of same.
A request was received from San Gabriel Valley Council of Req.appvd..for
Boy Scouts of America for permission to use the south- use of City
east portion of City Hall lawn as a collection point for Hall lawn as
"Good Turn Day" on Saturday, 12/2/72, collection
point oy �' "Good
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark Turn Da
and unanimously carried to grant the request. 12/2/72
A request was received from the Azusa
Seventh -day
Appvl.req.by
Adventist Church for permission to use
caroling music
�Z.Seventh-day
and soliciting in residential area from
December 9 to
Adv.Church to
23, 1972, for their "Ingathering" annual
mission program.
carol.& solicit
fr. 12/9-23
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by
Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The City Clerk submitted a request for
authorization to
Auth.req.for
request a new population estimate from
the State Depart-
new population
ment of Finance, for effective date of
2/1/73, at a cost
est.fr.State
not to exceed $500.
Dept.of Finance,
eff.2/1/7 , for
After discussion, it was`
.max.cost $500
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,, NOVEMBER 20, 1972
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll callto authorize request
for new population estimate from State Department of
Finance, at a cost not to exceed $500.
The City Clerk submitted a request for authorization of
paymant by the City of the necessary fees for renewal
of the Notary Commission for Edward A. Cooney, Accounting
Director.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The Azusa Project Divert Board of Directors submitted the
resignation of Timothy G. Keane, Therapist -Team Leader,
effective midnight on 11/10/72.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Mayor appointed the following persons to an ad hoc
Committee re: Cable Television: Michael San Miguel,
Chairman; Paul Allen; Mack Peters, Charles Brown, and
Robert Sandwick.
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
as follows:
1. New application for Off -Sale Beer & Wine
License by Genero A. Lardizabal, for premises
located at 221 Newburgh Street, known as "Jerry's
Market".
' 2. Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer &
Wine (Public Premises) License from Fermin H.
Espinoza to Paul B. Ottman, II, for premises
located at 112 E. Foothill Boulevard, known
as "The Town House":
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices.
A request was received from Mrs. Belen Acosta, 704 W.
2nd Street, for permission for door-to-door solicitation
of donations to help defray personal expenses of the
family of Nazario Aquilera, a 14 -year old boy who is in
University Hospital in San Diego for a brain tumor
operation.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $1,098,503.53 as of October 31, 1972.
'Moved by Councilman Clark,., seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Page 3
Auth.payment of
fees for Notary
Comm, for E.A.
Cooney
Resiv_.Timothy G.
Keane, 'roj.Div.
Therapist -Team
Leader, eff.
11/10/72
Appt. of ad
hoe Com. re:
Cable TV
ABC Notices:
ewburgh
$t. (Jerry's
Market)
2) 112 E.Footh
Blvd. (The
Town House)
Appv.request
for soliciting
donations to
help pers.exp,
of N.Aquilera
for brain tumor
operation
City Tress.
Fin.Statement
Step Raises
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20,
1972 Page 4
Name
To Status
Effective
H. Peterman Asst.Purch.Officer
Step 3
11/24/72
R. Quaas Fireman
Perm.Status
N-327 - Richard
on property located at
(Step 2)
12/1/72
B. Forsythe Personnel Clerk
Perm.Status
No action taken by Council.
(Step 2)
12/1/72.
L. Jones Int. Typist Clerk
Perm.Status
(Step �)
11/30/72
' J. Avila Community Worker
Perm.Status
12/1/72
S. Nash Proj.Div.Secretary
PermtSptatus
(Step 2)
11/22/72
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by
Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the
recommendations.
A recommendation was received from the
Personnel Board
Appv'd.Amend.to
to amend paragraph 2(f), Section 86, of
the Civil
Sec. 86; pare.
Service Rules and Regulations, defining
reasons for
2 (f) of R&R re:
employees using "personal business" sick
leave, and
"pers.bus.sick
submitting a list of seven (7) reasons.
leave"
Council did not feel the need for specific
reasons to
be set forth in the Rules and Regulations.
After discussion,
it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer this recommendation to the
City Attorney for the preparation of a.Res,olution to amend
paragraph 2 (f), -Section 86, of the Rules w Aegulations by
the addition of the following paragraph: "'Personal business'
as used in this subparagraph means those items of personal
'business that cannot be taken care of eXcept during the
regularly scheduled working hours of the employee and shall
be approved by the Department Head".
Notice was given that
the Planning Commission,
by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1019
tion No. 1019, granted
a Variance to permit a
reduced
rtg. Var.
rear yard of 20 feet,
instead of the required
25 feet,
N-327 - Richard
on property located at
180 N. Edenfield Avenue
(Case
Palmer)
V-327 - Richard Palmer).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by..
Resolution No. 1020, denied a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine)
within. 300 feet of a residential zone, on property
located at 325 N. Azusa Avenue (Case C-124 - Lucille
Ciriza). An appeal from denial has been submitted
by Gordon Branham, lessee of the property, and hearing
before Council has been set for 12/4/72 at 7:30 p.m.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1021, denied a Variance to permit
reduced parking of 10 spaces, instead of the required
11 spaces, on property located at 325 N. Azusa Avenue
(Case V-328 - Lucille Ciriza). An appeal from denial
has been submitted by Gordon Branham, lessee of the
property, and hearing before Council has been set for
12/4/72 at 7:36 p.m.
P.C.Res.#1020
denying CUP
(C -124 -Lucille
Ciriza);appeal
fr.denial reed
& hrg, set for
12/4/72
P.C.Res.#1021
denying Ver.`
(V-328 - Lucille
Ciriza); appeal
fr.denial reed
& hrg, set for
12/4/72
Notice was also given that. the Planning Commission, P.C.Res.#1022
by Resolution No. 1022, granted a Variance to permit ranting Var.
a reduced side yard of "0".feet, instead of the required gV-329 - Amado
5 feet, on property located at 927 N. Soldano Avenue Marquez)
(Case V-329 - Amado Marquez). No action taken by Council.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 Page 5
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1023
Resolution No. 1023, granted a Variance to permit a ranting Var.
fence 6 feet in height in the required front setback, V-330-Maybelle
instead of the permitted 321 feet, on property located Anderson)
at 720 E. Foothill Boulevard (Case V-330 - Maybelle
Anderson). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1024
Resolution No. 1024, granted a Conditional Use Permitranting CUP
to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use in the fC-123 - Marsi
Freeway Service Zone, on property located at 112 N. Luevanos)
Alameda Avenue (Case C-123 Marsi Luevanos). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1025
Resolution No. 1025, recommended R -la zone classifica- recom.R-la zone
tion upon annexation (Case Z-168 - Proposed Northern upon annex.
Annexation District No. 72 Revised). This matter had (Z-168 - Propo.
been dealt with by Council at the public hearing earlier No.Annex. Dist.
in the meeting. #72 Revised)
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission
P.C.Res.#1026
by Resolution No. 1026, declared its intention to
declar.int, to
initiate a public hearing to determine the appropriate
initiate hrg. re:
zone classification upon annexation (Monrovia Nursery -
zone class, upon
Olympus Pacific Corp. - for northeast corner of Palm
annex.(Monrovia
Drive and Foothill Boulevard). No action taken by
Nurs. -Olympus
Council.
Pacific Corp. -
N.E. cor.Palm Dr.
The Planning Commission submitted its recommendation
& Foothill Blvd.)
for approval of the relocation of a single-family
residence and attached garage, from the Town of Glen
Appvl.reloc.
Avon to 139 Noble Place, Azusa (Franklin Chong).
res. & gar. to
139 Noble P1.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
(Franklin Chong)
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation,
subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning
Commission and Building Department.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing, amending the Municipal Code by the addition of Ord. adding
Chapter 8.09 to Title 8, relating to dangerous weapons. Chap. 8.09 to
The Police Chief had requested that this Chapter be re- M.C. re: dang.
established in the Municipal Code recently recodified. weapons
Councilman Clark offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
ADDING CHAPTER 8.09 TO TITLE 8 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were presented by the City Administrator. Reports
'Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Michael Resig.Michael
Kane, Reserve Police Officer, effective as of 10/1/72. Kane, Res.Pol,
Off., effective
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 10/1/72
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 Page 6
Notice was given by the Director of Public Works of the Term. Richard
termination of Richard Alarcon, Maintenance Man I in the Alarcon,Mair_t.
Public Works Department (under the E.E.A. program), Man I, P.W.Dept.
effective as of 11/10/72. (EEA), eff.
11/10/72
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the termination.
'The Director of Public Works requested confirmation
of the appointment of Patrick Jackson as Custodian
under the E.E.A. program, at Step 1 of Range 110.0,
effective 11/27/72.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A Resolution was presented, accepting a Grant of Ease-
ment from Cherry Associates and Hadley Associates, for
sewer purposes (northeasterly corner of Lot 7, Tract
16384, generally located in the southeast corner of
the Ranch Center).
Councilman Snyder offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6042.
Confirm.appt.
Patrick Jackson
as Custodian,
eff. 11/27/72
Res. #6042
accp.Gr.Ease.
fr. Cherry Assoc.&
Hadley Assoc, for
sewer purp.(SE
cor.Ranch Center)
A communication was received from Irene Gilbertson, Commun.fr.
Assistant Director of Civil Defense, with a copy of the Asst.Dir.of
updated "City of Azusa - Emergency Plan", with modifica- C.D.
tions to meet State requirements and editorial changes
in format.
A Resolution was presented, adopting the "City of Azusa
Emergency Plan" as revised in November, 1972.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE "CITY OF AZUSA EMERGENCY PLAN" AS REVISED
IN NOVEMBER, 1972, TO BE KNOWN AS "THE CITY OF AZUSA
EMERGENCY PLAN".
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and numbered Resolution 6043.
Res. #6043
adopting
City's Emerg.
Plan as revised
in Nov. 1972
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 Page 7
The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a request Auth.lve.of
from John J. Stuart, probationary Lineman, for 9 days absence without
leave -of -absence without pay, from 11/28/72 to 12/8/72, pay for John J.
In order to be with his Mother who is seriously ill. Stuart, proba.
The Superintendent of Light & Power concured with this Lineman
request.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
'and unanimously carried to grant the request.
The Director of Parks & Recreation requested confirmation Confirm.proba.
of the probationary appointment of Harry Neville as Park appt. Harry
Maintenance Man I (under the E.E.A. program), at Step 2 Neville, Park
of Range 110.5, effective 11/20/72. Maint.Man I
(E.E.A.),eff.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 11/20/72
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Res. #6044
Works for the adoption of a Resolution approving the appy final
final subdivision map of Tract No. 25215, and accepting subd.'map of
the agreements and surety bonds. Tr.#2�2150 eto.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and
explained that this is the area being subdivided into
condominium units owned by Hedrick and formerly owned
by Soelberg (Powell Avenue).
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 2�r215,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY
' BOND.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6044.
Additional plans for remodelling City Hall office spaces Addl.plans
were submitted, involving the complete re -building of for remodel.
City Hall into a three-story structure. C.Hall office
After discussion, it was spaces
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer back to the Engineering
Department for complete space analysis and projected costs.
The Mayor'appointed the following persons as a Committee Com.eAPtd.
for judging the Entrance Sign Contest: Michael Wells, for judging
Chairman; Mrs. Beulah Smith; Inez Gutierrez; James Entrance Sign
Arkison; and Ralph Fitzsimmons. Contest
The Mayor recommended that the Fire Chief and Police
Chief be consulted regarding safety factor on said
signs.
Councilman Clark recommended that Council Members attend Auth. attend.
the dedication of the Devil Canyon Power Plant above Cncl.& C.Adm.
San Bernardino on 12/7/72 at 10:00 a.m., and dedication @ Devil Canyon
of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District ded., 12/7/72
Facilities at 3:00 p.m. The Devil Canyon is the terminus
1
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972
of the State Water Aqueduct and the beginning point for
the transmission line which will deliver water to the
Azusa Basin. Reservations are to be made through the
Upper Santa Ana River Water Coordinating Council, and
luncheon will be at 12:15 p.m., at $4.00 each.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Council
Members and City Administrator.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption 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 Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6045.
A joint meeting was held between the Project Divert Board
of Directors and the City Council. The City Clerk, who
functions as the Project Director and Chairman of the
Board, introduced the Board Members and members of the
staff to the City Council. The Mayor introduced the
Councilmen to the Board.
Thomas Maxwell, 1024 Old Mill Road, Community Representa-
tive Board Member, requested that the City Clerk present
the factual information on behalf of the Board.
The City Clerk gave a brief history, showing that the
Idea of the Project was developed by persons in the
Police Department,.the schools, and the general com-
munity. He explained the process taken to achieve fund-
ing by the State. He deferred to staff members to explain
what the Project had done since it began its'case-load
in June, 1972. A copy of the October, 1972, report for
the Project was distributed to each Council Member.
Mrs. Jennie Avila, 1209 N. Azusa Avenue, Staff Community
Worker, pointed out certain highlights of the report.
Mrs. Juanita Rodriguez, 251 N. Cerritos Avenue, Staff
Community Worker, answered various questions.
Ed Chavez, 2263 Penn Mar,,El Monte, Community Worker
for Los Angeles County Probation Department, addressed
Council and expressed his personal feeling that the
'Project was greatly needed in Azusa, and that it helped him
as he worked with young people in the Azusa area who are
on.probation.
Dr. Judith Gibbs, Project Supervisor, addressed Council
and explained some of the various activities that.the
Project carried on.
Sgt. Felix Noriega, Police Community Relations Officer and
member of the Project Board, informed Council that there
was no other agency in the community providing the same
type of services.
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Res. #6045
Claims & Dpmands
Joint Mtg. with
Proj.Divert Bd.
of Directors
(Auth.request
for grant funds
fr. C.C.C.J.,
appvd.budget w%
$16,000 expend.
by City for 2nd
yr. funding)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972
Richard Nolting, 3,034 Old Mill Road, Counsellor at Slauson
School and member of the Project Board, expressed his
concern for this type of resource in the community as a
school counsellor, and pointed out that delinquent
behavior can be picked up by children because of their
proximity in the school.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ramos, Community Representative on the Board,
addressed Council and spoke from her experience as working
with school counsellors, and as a parent, that this program
must be maintained in the City.
Byron Nelson, Police Juvenile Officer and member of the
Project Board, informed Council that, in the past,•many
hours of zis time, and of Sgt. Noriega's time, had been
spent in family and individual counselling, which now is
being referred to the staff at Project Divert. This has
released hours of his time to be used in the other demands
of his position.
Mrs. Vera Mendoza, 428 S. Grandin Avenue, Chairman Pro -
Tem and Community Representative on the Project Board,
expressed her feeling that this program is needed from
her experience working with families and young people in
the elementary schools.
Nicholas Zichichi, 525 N. Azusa Avenue, asked whether
Council could change its mind at any future date with
regard to the funding.
The City Clerk indicated that Council could possibly
refuse to sign the contract with the State, should it
change its mind by the time the funds are made available
'for the second year.
The City Clerk indicated that any project funded by the
California Council on Criminal Justice can receive grants
for no longer than three years. His informal proposal
to the Council, in October, had been to have the City
fully take over the Project at the end of its first
funding year. He estimated that it would take $120,000
per year for the City to make this Project 100016 its own in
the form in which it now stands. The Project Board had
just, within the past day,finished an analysis and
proposed a modified program for the second year and recom-
mended seeking continued funding by C.C.C.J. The program_
it proposed would show a Project budget total of $102,000,
as opposed to the present year budget total of $155,000.
The involvement of the City would increase in the areas in
which the City makes an actual cash outlay. The present
year budget obligates the City for only $4,000 in actual
cash expenditure. The proposed budget would involve
a $16,000 actual cash outlay as part of the total $30,000
matching funds. The matching funds would come from the
cash expended by the City, certain donated salary time
by City personnel, certain donated salary time by -County
and school personnel, and approximately $2,000 raised out
of the community itself. The grant request would be
'$72,000.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder to
authorize the request for grant funds from the California
Council on Criminal Justice, and to approve the budget as
submitted which involves $16,000 cash expenditure on the
part of the City for the second -year operation of Azusa
Project Divert, with the option of withdrawing the. City's
support should the program prove unsuccessful. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Rubio stated that he voted "No" because he felt
that more time should be taken for consideration before a
decision should be reached. He was in favor of setting an
adjourned meeting at a future date, at which the decision
would be made.
Councilman Decker stated that he voted "Aye" because he .felt
there was no alternative presented and that a vote against,
this Project would appear to be a vote against the young
people of this community. However, he will take a very
hard and long look at any future experimental proposal
brought before this Council that involves Federal funds.
Councilman Snyder stated that he voted "Aye" because he
felt that the program was going well and that the expenditure
of the money on the Project would be still worth it if only
six or a dozen young people were helped.
Mayor Solem stated that he voted "Aye" but that he felt
that the whole way in which this matter was handled was
wrong and misleading.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 11:26 p.m.
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